History
Much like the Rebellion in the Star Wars movies, an alliance of rebel costumers first appeared in mid-1999; thanks to a handful of brave individuals who responded to the rise of the 501st and wanted to celebrate the heroes of the Star Wars saga. By 2001, Rebel Legion had multiplied in numbers and launched their own website and message boards. Although started in the United States, the Legion is now an international club that encompasses multiple nations worldwide and has become the premier Rebel costuming group in the Star Wars community.
January, 2000: The Rebel Legion was officially founded by Tony Troxell (LCO), Richard Fairbrother (LXO), Doug Fesko, and Ed O’Connell. The first bases were: - Brazilian Base - Canadian Base - Central Base (Joe Selle as CO: ND, SD, NE, MO, KS, IA, MN) - Echo Base (Richard Fairbrother as CO: NY, NJ, MA, RI, PA, CT, ME, NH, VT) - Evergreen Base (Erica Mahood as CO: WA) - Florida Base (Ken Ograyensek as CO: FL) - Georgia Base (Brandi Messee as CO: GA) - Midwest Base (MI, OH, IN, IL, WI) - Mountain Base (MT, WY, CO, UT, AZ, NM) - NoCal Base (Northern California) - SoCal Base (Jeff Teel as CO: Southern California) - Southern Base (KY, TN, AL, MS, NC, SC, VA) - Star Base (Richard Bruner as CO: TX, OK, AR, LA) - Western Base (AK, HI, OR, ID, NV) Initially, the Legion members had ID numbers just like the 501st. April 22, 2001: RebelLegion.Com website launched. The first website was built by Jason D Brooks. May 1, 2002: RebelLegion.Com version 2.0 launched. The second website was built by Matt Pfingsten. ID Numbers eliminated from the Rebel Legion. March 10, 2003: Legion membership hits 300. February 10, 2004: First ever Rebel Legion Club Charter approved by the Legion Council and posted. February 3, 2005: Scott Will, Rachel Hullett, & Kristen Mrozek are appointed to the Legion Council, joining Lynn Duffield, Doug Fesko, Matt Pfingsten. April, 2005: Italian Base approved. August 29, 2005: Costumer of the Year (2005) is award to Darren Blum. Rebel of the Year (2005) is awarded to Matt Hofmann. January, 2006: Corellian Base approved. February, 2006: Malaysia Outpost approved. April 10, 2006: UK Outpost is promoted to Base status. May 14, 2006: Mark Bradley becomes the 1100th member of the Rebel Legion. August, 2006: Series #1 of the Legion trading cards ships to members. 2006 Elections: Legion Commanding Officer – Ed O’Connell (With no other nominees there was no call for a vote.) Nominees for Legion Administrative Council were – James Hermle, Lori McKee, Rachel Hullett, Jennifer Peterson. August 12, 2006: Eagle Outpost is approved. November 23, 2006 – Fallen Rebel: Greg A Moss “propgeek1701” – Mountain Base January 1, 2007: Members march in the Rose Parade as part of the Lucasfilm unit. February 10, 2007: George Lucas inducted into the Rebel Legion as an Honorary Member. April 2007: Austria and Switzerland join Germany as part of German Outpost Yavin. Then the outpost upgrades to full Base status. May 2007: Ken Ograyensek promoted to LCO, Andrea Samulewicz serves as (LXO). June, 2007: Eagle Outpost approved. October 19, 2007: 2007 Elections. November 5, 2007: Rebel Legion Galactic Senate approved. Becca Kraning as the DCO, and Mary Alice Ladd as the DXO. January 23, 2008: Fallen Rebel – Justin Paul Johnstone “CrossScar” – Corellian Base June 9, 2008: James Hermle confirmed as Captain of the Guard by Rebel Command. August 23, 2008: Eagle Outpost (Poland) completed its probation period, and was approved to continue. September 5, 2008: Mexican Base completed its probation period, and was approved to continue. October, 2008: Mary Alice Ladd elected by Rebel Command to serve as Base Command Liaison for 2008/2009. November 13, 2008: Jason Antonelli confirmed as Captain of the Guard for 2008/2009. January 2009: The second Legion wide Census starts. This year’s census in conducted on-line at rebelllegion.com April 2009: Census Results (as of April 15) May 12, 2009: Legion Administrative Council member Bill Costigan steps down from Council. June 6, 2009: Honorary Member Matt Lanter (voice of Anakin Skywalker in The Clone Wars) inducted. September 4-7: Dragon*Con October 1, 2009: Completion of annual elections for the 2009-2010 year. October 9, 2009: Beret Balestrieri Kohn selected as the Legion Membership Officer for 2009-2010. November 16, 2009: Honorary Member: Lev Mailer (Imperial Trooper – Star Wars Holiday Special) inducted. January 1, 2010: Approved Blue Ridge Base serving the States of North Carolina and South Carolina. Hope Diaz as the CO, and Mark Stafford as the XO. April 23, 2010: Approved Cruz del Sur Outpost (Southern Cross) to serve the country of Argentina. Diego Javier Arevalo as OCO and Jose Hermosa as OXO. June 30, 2010: Galactic Strategic Command Detachment approved. Claudia Riedel as the DCO, and Gregor Sink as the DXO. August 13,2010: Announced: 2009 Rebel of the Year: Joel Webne September 13, 2010: Legion Administrative Council member Neil Shivelle steps down from Council. January 1, 2011: Hong Kong Outpost approved August, 2011: Announced the 2010 Yearly Awards September 2011: Jason Rutledge “Commander Cody” becomes LCO, with no other candidates, there was no vote. November 16, 2011: Alpine Outpost Austria is approved. January, 2012: Artist Scott Zambelli is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Dogaba Base. April 3, 2012: Deidra Culp “Princess Dee” is selected as the Legion Public Relations Officer, to fill the vacancy from Andrea “Otter” stepping down. June 2012: Dan Fogler inducted as Friend of the Legion by Tim Levan. August 4, 2012: Disney radio host Lou Mongello is inducted as a Friend of the Legion, by Crystal von Oy. September, 2012: Authors Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta (Anderson) ar inducted as Honorary Members, by Master_Sully. October 1, 2012: Yearly Election Results: November 16, 2012: Alpine Outpost Austria completes their probationary period, and is approved to continue. January 13, 2013: Member Sean “Seaco Buroc” Connaughton, Alderaan Base loses his battle with cancer. April 6, 2013: Artist Tod Allen Smith inducted as an Honorary Member, by Josh Murphy and Danielle Volkar, during Steel City Con. May 2, 2013: Chinese Outpost is approved and becomes the first unit for mainland People’s Republic of China. June 1, 2013: Artist Mikey Babinski induced as an Honorary Member, by Nar Shaddaa Base during the Joliet Public Library’s (Joliet, Illinois, USA) Star Wars day. July 6, 2013 – Art Department staffer Steve Cooper is welcomed by Terrapin Base as an Honorary Member. September 1, 2013: Announced the 2012 Rebel of the Year: Richard Heffernan (Gius Maximus) October, 2013: Yearly Election Results
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August 31, 2001 – September 3, 2001: Dragon*Con 15, our first event. Richard Fairbrother, Lynn Duffield, and Brandi present. We shared a fan table with Richies Armor.
October 23, 2001: Southern Base renamed Freedom Base.
December, 2001: Tony Troxell steps down as LCO. Richard Fairbrother named successor, with Jason Gallo as the LXO.
May 3, 2002 – May 5, 2002: Star Wars Celebration II in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Rebel Legion has a fan table for the very first time. Lynn Duffield named Costumer of the Year (2002). Jason Gallo named Rebel of the Year (2002) at 501st/Rebel Legion/FanForce mixer. Rebel Legion provides escort duty for Rebel Heroes panel.
July 15, 2002 – Fallen Rebel: Roice D. Petschauer “StyEpsen” – Alpha Base
July 16, 2002: Richard Fairbrother steps down as Legion Commander. LXO Jason Gallo is promoted to LCO, Council serves as LXO.
July 27, 2002: RebelLegion.Com forums launched. Legion EZBoard closed.
October 26, 2002: Polis Massa Outpost approved.
October 28, 2002: Our 200th member joins the Rebel Legion.
December 18, 2002: Endor Base is formed and covers Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Northern California, Alaska, and Hawaii. Chris James is CO.
May 12, 2003: Matt Pfingsten appointed to Rebel Legion Command Council by Richard Fairbrother, Lynn Duffield, Jason Gallo, Douglas Fesko, and Tony Troxell.
August 29, 2003, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time: First ever Meet the Rebel Legion panel at Dragon*Con 17. First annual Rebel Legion Dragon*Con dinner. Peter Mayhew in attendance.
September 15, 2003: Arlette Trumble joins the Rebel Legion, becoming the 400th member.
September 15, 2003: Alpha Base, the long established Rebel costume group for Washington state, joins the Rebel Legion. Greg Evans is the CO.
October 25, 2003 – Fallen Rebel: Chanel Vanecek “Padme_Skywalker” – Endor Base
October, 2003: Honorary Members – Amy Allen, Anthony Daniels, Rena Owen, and Warwick Davis inducted by Star Base.
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April, 2004: Honorary Members – Mark Hamill and Shannon McRandle inducted by Echo Base.
May 24, 2004: Natasha Bieberfeld becomes the Legion’s 500th member.
September 27, 2004: Richard Fairbrother steps down from the Legion Council.
October 16, 2004: Honorary Member Timothy Zahn inducted by Ra Kura Base.
November 18, 2004: Kevin Higgins becomes the Legion’s 600th member.
November 22, 2004: Honorary Member Kenny Baker inducted by Echo Base.
February 8, 2005: First Regional Captains appointed in Midwest Base. Andrew Marsh (IL), Kimberly Fink (OH), Carrie Ivey (MI), CO Stacey Lee (WI), XO Matt Hofmann (IN).
February 17, 2005: Matt Pfingsten appointed Legion CO by the Legion Council, Council fills the LXO role.
March 25, 2005: Italian Base created, Fabrizio Donati is the CO. Spanish Outpost created, Felipe Pérez Palencia is the CO.
March 29, 2005: Honorary Member Don Bies inducted by Echo Base.
April, 2005: Honorary Member Dermot Crowley inducted by French Base.
April 10, 2005: Laurie Gordon becomes the Legion’s 700th member.
April 22 – 25, 2005: Celebration III in Indianapolis, Indiana.
May 19, 2005: Kristina Daniels becomes the 800th member of the Legion.
June 2005: Southern California Base renamed Sunrider Base.
June 28, 2005: Alderaan Base splits from Echo Base, to represent: Massachusettes, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Brian Anderson is the Base’s first CO.
October 2005: Ed O’Connell elected LCO.
November 4, 2005: Ken Ograyensek appointed to LXO and Matt Hofmann elected by Rebel Command to serve as Base Command Liaison.
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January 27, 2007: Samantha Porter becomes the 1300th member of the Rebel Legion.
April 2007: Dantooine Base approved.
April 3, 2007: Japan Outpost moved into Base status.
April 9, 2007: Outrider Base approved. Erin Scott as CO.
April 9, 2007: Dantooine Base approved. Norm Hackett as CO.
April 27, 2007: Terrapin Base approved. Ed Bartlebaugh as CO.
April 30, 2007: Brian Steele becomes the 1400th member of the Legion.
May 24 – 28, 2007: Celebration IV in Los Angeles, California.
July, 2007: Honorary Member Rick McCallum inducted by Spanish Base.
July 13 – 15, 2007: Celebration Europe in London, United Kingdom
August 6, 2007: Mexican Outpost approve.
Matt Hofmann elected LCO. (With no other nominees, there was no call for a vote.) Andrea Samulewicz was appointed LXO.
Lori McKee, Susie Leopold, Caroline Mange, elected to Legion Council. (nominees were: Susie Leopold, Kell Yarwood, Andrea Samulewicz, Caroline Mange, Lori McKee.)
Jase Fox elected by Rebel Command to the office of Base Command Liaison for 2007/2008.
Starfighter Command Detachment elected Ed Cook as DCO and Jon Paulson as DXO.
November 19, 2007: Knights of the Jedi Order Detachment approved, Neil Shivelle as the DCO, Rick Bouwhuis as the DXO.
November 23, 2007: Major charter rewrite passed.
December 2, 2007: Starfighter Command Detachment Charter posted.
December 3, 2007: Rebel Alliance Infantry Detachment approved. Donna Keeley as the DCO, and Phyllis Schulte as the DXO.
December 29, 2007: First issue of Comlink, the official Rebel Legion newsletter.
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January 25, 2008: Taiwan Base formed, Roy Waung commanding. Tatooine Outpost formed, covering Australia, Allison Davis commanding.
February, 2008: Pag-Asa Wing Outpost approved.
March 6, 2008: Fallen Rebel – Joe Price “vampyregodz” – Ra Kura Base
July 5, 2008: Fallen Rebel – Nick Ring
July 18, 2008: The Wretched Hive Detachment Charter posted. Matt Pfingsten as the DCO, and Hope Diaz as the DXO.
July 19 – 21, 2008: Celebration Japan in Tokyo, Japan.
August 25, 2008: Approved Kamino Base to serve Rhode Island and Connecticut.
August 29 – 31, 2008: Dragon*Con
Announced the 2007 Rebel of the Year: Andrea Samulewicz.
Nominees were: Andrea Samulewicz, Neil Shivelle, Gil Guemes, Craig Barrett, Claudia R, Dave Clarke, Geof Krickhan, Steve Burns.
Announced the 2007 Rebel Costumer of the Year: Kathy Skirmont
Nominees were: Donna Keeley, Becca Kraning, Bill Costigan, Lisa Ford, Diego Arevalo, Don Trim, Chantal Freeman, Kathy Skirmont.
Announced the 2007 Base Commanding Officer of the Year: Jase Fox
Nominees were: Jase Fox, Mary Alice Ladd, Rachel Hullett, Stefaan DeBaer.
September 8, 2008: Approved Tatooine Base to serve Australia. Alison Davis as the CO, and Dave Humphrey as the XO.
September 11, 2008: Brian Anderson, and John Schlosser made Legion Costume Judges.
September 20, 2008: Announce the 2008/2009 Legion Administrative Council: Lori McKee, Bill Costigan, Deidra Culp. With only three nominees, there was no call for a vote.
September 20, 2008: Matt Hofmann re-elected as LCO. With no other nominees, there was no call for a vote.
September 24, 2008: Approved Puertorican Rebel Outpost serving Puerto Rico. Nestor J. Perez Balaguer as the OCO, and Jackritza Ortiz Cordero as the OXO.
September 24, 2008: Approved Mos Eisley Base serving the State of Arizona. Heidi Van Camp as the CO, and Joel Cranson as the XO.
September 2008: Due to lack of leadership and Base cohesiveness German Base Yavin was dissolved. Members in Germany reformed their own outpost – German Outpost Yavin.
October, 2008: Elections -
Rebel Legion Galactic Senate Detachment – Becca Kraning elected CO.
Nominees were Becca Kraning and Kristin Sirota.
Knights of the Jedi Order Detachment– Neil Sheville elected CO.
Nominees were Neil Sheville and Bryan Nguyen.
October 3, 2008: Rebel Cheerleader Squad forms. Lead by Beth Johnson.
December 1, 2008: Implemented a no ‘saber training’ policy.
December 3, 2008: Approved Tranquility Base, serving the state of Alabama. Adam Johnsey as the CO, and Josh Wood as the XO.
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January 27, 2009: Clones of the Republic Detachment approved. Tom Twohig as the DCO, and Brian Anderson as the DXO
March 2009: Series 2 of the trading cards ships to members.
March 24, 2009: William Blackburn, Tom Twohig, Markus Zimmerman made LCJ’s for Clones.
March 28, 2009: Honorary Member: Tom Kane (Yoda from the Clone Wars movie) inducted by Danootine Base.
March 2009: German Outpost Yavin upgrades to base status becoming German Base Yavin once again.
Bases: 32
Outposts: 8
Active members: 1,039
Inactive members: 923
Uncategorized members: 38
Total members: 2000
May 19, 2009: Pag_Asa Wing Outpost completes their probation time and receives approval to continue.
May 20, 2009: Dagobah Base approved to serve the State of Louisiana.
May 23, 2009: Honorary Member: James Arnold Taylor (voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi in The Clone Wars) inducted.
May 25, 2009: Steve Elliot joins the LCJ team – for Fringe costumes.
May 27, 2009: Brazil Base has approval to change name to Polis Massa Base, and has a new logo approved.
May 30, 2009: Honorary Member: Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars) inducted by Michel Boyer.
July 1, 2009: Ed Cook was elected to Legion Administrative Council in a special election held to fill the vacancy left by Bill Costigan, The candidates were Richard Berry, Rick Bouwhuis, Ed Cook, Neil Shivelle, Gregor Sink, Glenn Stein.
July 24, 2009: Honorary Member: Kyle Newman (Fanboys Director) inducted by Daniel Wolsey and Kit Sovine.
July 25, 2009: Honorary Member: Seth Green (um… a big fan and part of Star Wars Robot Chicken) inducted by Sunrider Base.
July 30, 2009 Mos Espa Base approved to serve the state of Indiana. Mike Adams as the CO, and Richard Moody as the XO.
Announced the 2008 Rebel of the Year: Lori McKee.
Nominees were: Donna Keeley, Ed Cook, Jon Paulson, Lori McKee, Marc Bihoul, Rick Bouwhuis, Steve Burns.
Announced the 2008 Rebel Costumer of the Year: Bill Costigan
Nominees were: Becca Kraning, Bill Costigan, Chantel Freeman, Eric Skoglund, Jada Diaz, James Egner, Manel “L.M.SKYWALKER”, Marta “Aayla_La_Twileck”, Brian Anderson, Mark Bradley.
Announced the 2008 Base Commanding Officer of the Year: Dave & Alison
Nominees were: Dave Humphrey & Alison, Ed Cook, Roberto Mancera.
September, 2009: Honorary Member: Cat Staggs (artist) inducted.
September 28, 2009 Approved Nar Shadda Base to serve the states of Wisconsin and Illinois. Beth Johnson as CO and Augie Webster as XO.
Legion Commanding Officer – Ed Cook. With no other nominees, there was no call for a vote.
Legion Executive Officer – Crystal Bass.
Legion Administrative Council – Deidra Culp, Neil Shivelle, Heidi Van Camp
Nominees were: Diego Arevalo, Marie Cannon, Deidra Culp, John Garzillo, Neil Shivelle, Gregor Sink, Heidi Van Camp
Detachment Commanding Officers:
Clones of the Republic – Tom Twohig. With no other nominees, there was no call for a vote.
Galactic Senate – Rachel Orange. With no other nominees, there was no call for a vote.
Knights of the Jedi Order – Bill Costigan. Nominees were: Bill Costigan, Thad Laskowski
Rebel Alliance Infantry Detachment – Phyllis Schulte. With no other nominees, there was no call for a vote.
Starfighter Command – Jon Paulson. With no other nominees, there was no call for a vote.
The Wretched Hive – Hope Diaz. With no other nominees, there was no call for a vote.
October 12, 2009: Re-selected Deidra Culp as the Legion Public Relations Officer; and Joel Webne as the Legion Merchandise Officer.
October 20, 2009: Midwest Base has approval to change name to Great Lakes Base, and has a new logo approved.
October 22, 2009: Rick Bouwhuis elected by Rebel Command to serve as Base Command Liaison for 2009/2010. Nominees were Rick Bouwhuis and Mary Alice Ladd.
October 29, 2009: Docking Bay 94 Detachment approved. Steve Elliot as the first DCO with Daniel (grey_starr) as DXO.
December 3, 2009: announcment of Celebration V – Orlando, Florida – August 12-15, 2010
December 9, 2009: John “citizenjohn” Garzillo confirmed as Captain of the Guard for 2009/2010.
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January 7, 2010: Eagle Outpost approved to move up to Base status.
January 20, 2010: Ed Cook resigns and Legion Commanding Officer. Crystal Bass (the LXO) moves up to Legion Commanding Officer.
Feburary 1, 2010: Donna Keeley selected as the Legion Executive Officer, to fill the vacancy left when Crystal moved up to LCO.
February 10, 2010: Becca Kraning selected as the Legion Membership Officer.
March 28, 2010: Honorary Member: artist Dave Dorman inducted
May 1, 2010: Honorary Member: artist Cynthia Martin inducted
May 15, 2010: Census Results
Bases – 37
Outposts – 7
Active Members – 1545
Inactive Members – 899
Total Members – 2444
May 25, 2010: Puerto Rico Outpost gets promoted to Base status.
May 28, 2010: Honorary Member: Model Maker Lorne Peterson inducted
May 28, 2010: Honorary Member: Actor Deep Roy inducted
May 28, 2010: Honorary Member: Actor Maria De Aragon inducted
July 23, 2010: Honorary Member: Voice Actor Dee Bradley Baker inducted by Donna Keeley.
Nominees were: Jolee Bindo, Mark Bradley, Shawn Crosby, Deidra Culp, Donna Keeley, Mark Munn, Phyllis Schulte , Suzi Stelling
2009 Costumer of the Year: Pam Simpson
Nominees were: Chantal & Alan Freeman, Bob Gordon, Alison Humphrey, Iain Maynard, Janice Mergenhagen, Rachel Orange, Thomas Riedel
2009 CO of the Year: Claudia Riedel (German Base Yavin)
Nominees were: Rick Bouwhuis (Freedom Base), Beth Johnson (Nar Shadda Base), Sofie Uvin (Benelux Base)
August 18, 2010: The first Rebel Legion Patch Quilt (created and sewn by Terri Hodges) auctioned off to benefit The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Featuring 63 patches (62 standard and 1 Large Rebel Legion patch in the center) donated by Rebel Legion members from around the globe. The Quilt includes a Rancho Obi Wan patch donated by Lucasfilm’s Steve Sansweet. The Rebel Legion Quilt was on display at Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando Florida August 12-15. The quilt was sold for US $1,025.00 through an ebay auction.
August 15, 2010: Honorary Member: Voice Actor Catherine Taber and Artist Jamie Snell inducted.
August 20, 2010: Approved Rogue Base to serve the states of Utah, Idaho, and Montana. Jakob Tice as BCO and Margaret Cluff as BXO.
August 31, 2010: Approved Lion Outpost to serve the Czech Republic. Michaela Mackova as OCO and Andrea Ulagova as OXO.
November 2010: Tijuana Outpost approved.
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May, 2011: Ewok Lydia Green is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Chris Blackstock. And Luminare Unduli actress Olivia d’Abo is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Jon Leopold.
2010 Rebel of the Year: Mark Bradley (Jedi Mickey)
Nominees were: Mark Bradley (Jedi Mickey), Carlos Silva (Carl-Solo), Lothar Werner (Jolee Bindo)
2010 Costumer of the Year: Vera Campbell (Leia)
Nominees were: Vera Campbell (Leia), Ryan Ricks (Zaxmon), Thomas Riedel (Colonel Dash Rendar) , Angel Martinez (RavenApprentice), Sandy B. LaJaunie (valkyrieangel), Wolfgang Grand (Okami Dai) , Kat (kathgruben) , Charles Foltz (Folard Toz)
2010 Commanding Officer of the Year: Bouri-Plwel (Rick Bouwhuis)
Nominees were: Bouri-Plwel (Rick Bouwhuis), Luke_Skywalker (Frank Sommer), the.rebel.agent (Diego Arévalo)
September 3, 2011: Producer Gary Kurtz is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Alex McKeel , David Lindabury and Fred Parsons. And Voice Actor Sam Witwer is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Alex McKeel and Geoff Krickhan.
October, 2011: Caricature Artist Darryl Woods is inducted as a Friend of the Legion, by Bart German.
October, 2011: Voice Actress Meredith Salenger is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Ken Clouser.
October 2, 2011: Rebel Command Council confirms Dave Humphrey as the Rebel Legion Executive Officer (LXO).
October 8, 2011: Gordon Gravelese “Naglium” is selected as the Legion Merchandise Officer. And Mark Jones “JediMasterMark” is selected as the Legion Membership Officer. Andrea “Otter” will continue on as the Legion Public Relations officer, and Erich Shafer “AdamScottFM” will continue on as the Captain of the Guard.
October 21, 2011: Honorary Member artist Stewart McKenny is inducted in the Legion.
October 24, 2011: Legion Council welcomed Frank Sommer “Luke_Skywalker” as the Base Command Liaison.
November 18, 2011: Tijuana Outpost completes their probationary period, and is approved to continue.
December 27, 2011: The State of Mississippi is transferred to Dagobah Base.
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March, 2012: Voice Actor George Takei is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Crystal von Oy. And Adrienne Wilkinsonis inducted as an Honorary Member, by Bart German.
March 12, 2012: Artist Randy Martinez is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Sunrider Base.
March 17, 2012: Artist Denise Vasquez is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Sunrider Base.
April 3, 2012: Taiwan Outpost completes their probationary period, and is approved to continue.
May, 2012: Artist Matt Bush is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Chris “Jaster” Brown.
May 3, 2012: Costa Rica Outpost completes their probationary period, and is approved to continue.
May 5, 2012: Musician “Weird” Al Yankovic is inducted as a Friend of the Legion, by Chris Blackstock.
May 16, 2012: Voice Actress Jennifer Hale is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Master_Sully.
May 18, 2012: Stephen Costantino (Gamorrean Guard) and Corey Dee Williams (KLAATU) are inducted as an Honorary Members, by Chris Blackstock.
June 26, 2012: Anatolia Outpost completes their probationary period, and is approved to continue. And Hawaii Outpost completes their probationary period, and is approved to continue.
July 2012: San Diego Comic-Con brings with it, several Friend of the Legion and Honorary Member inductions:
The Nerdlist, by Brian Mah and Bonnie Burton.
The Mythbusters, by Brian Mah and Bonnie Burton.
Morgan Spurlock, by Brian Mah.
Artist Nathan Hamill, by Brian Mah and Bonnie Burton.
Digital Modeler Jon C. Farmer, by David Buckley “Dbuck”, Joan “docrichsgirl”,
John Schlosser “Jschlosser”, Kathy “Kay_Dee”.
August 9, 2012: Children’s Author Tom Angleberger inducted as a Friend of the Legion by Chris Blackstock
August 11, 2012: Artist Ashleigh Popplewell is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Ashley McClintock.
August 23 -26 – Celebration VI – Orlando, Florida
Legion activities include inducting The Forcecast as Friends of the Legion (sponsored by Rick Chin); Christopher Malcom (Rogue Two) and Ian McDiarmid (Senator/Emperor Palpatine) as Honorary Members.
Presented Yearly Awards:
Sandy LaJuanie- Rebel of the Year
Angel Martinez- Costumer of the Year
Suzi Stelling- Base Commander of the Year
September 1, 2012: Founder of Teekay-421, Tim Veekhoven, is inducted as a Friend of the Legion, by Stijn Desmyter.
September 4, 2012: Peru Outpost is approved, to serve the country of Peru.
Jason Rutledge “Commander Cody” continues as LCO, with no other candidates, there was no vote. And Dave Humphrey is confirmed to continue as the Rebel Legion Executive Officer (LXO).
Legion Council (LC): Robert Kohn (SoloYT1300), Alex McKeel (Orion knight-star), Kristy Glasgow (Anaria Zar-Rel), Sandy B. LaJaunie (Princess Sandy), Joel Webne (Shivannd)
Base Command Liaison (BCL): Suzi Stelling (Suzijedi)
October 16, 2012: Legion Officers selected:
Mark Jones- Legion Membership Officer, Deidra Culp- Legion Public Relations Officer, Gordon Gravelese- Legion Merchandize Officer
October 21, 2012: Mark Dermul inducted as Friend of the Legion for his work on saving the Lars’ Homestead. Inducted by Benelux Base.
October 24, 2012: Ryloth Base is approved to serve the state of South Australia. Alison “starfirephoenix” serves as the first BCO, and Tim “Vos075” as the first BXO.
October 28, 2012 – Member Dana “DanaWheels” Marshall of Alpha Base passes away.
November 17, 201: Author Sean Williams is inducted as an Honorary Member, by Master_Sully.
November 23, 2012: Hoth Base is approved to serve the state of Victoria (Australia). Rick Chinn “jedi_ric” aserves as the first BCO.
December 1, 2012: Voice actor Stephen Stanton is welcomed as an Honorary Member; and Star Trek actor Rick Fitts is welcomed as a Friend of the Rebellion for his support of Legion charity activities in California. Both were welcomed by Sunrider Base.
December 6, 2012: Dave Humphreys steps down from LXO and is appointed Plenipotentiary of Australia.
December 11, 2012: Jada Hope Diaz “Jada” is confirmed as the Legion Executive Officer.
December, 2012: Member Mike Bailey “ukchewbacca” (Elstree Base) passes away.
December, 2012: Due to inactivity, Malaysian Outpost has been dissolved, and all their members returned to the Outer Rim.
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January 16, 2013: Legion Administrative Council member Bob Kohn steps down from Council.
February 6, 2013: Erich Shafer is elected to Legion Administrative Council in a special election held to fill the vacancy left by Bob Kohn. The candidates were Rick Bouwhuis, Erich Shafer, and Diego Javier Arevalo.
February 9, 2013: Honorary Member Beck Seashols is inducted at SheVaCon, by Freedom Base.
February 12, 2013: Approved Tython Base serving the states of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory (Australia).
February 28, 2013: Sarah Morrison confirmed as the Captain of the Guard, to fill the vacancy from Eric moving up to Legion Administrative Council.
March 3, 2013: Danny Ngan inducted as a Friend of the Rebellion, at Emerald City ComiCon, by Crystal von Oy and Deunan Berkeley of Alpha Base.
April 13, 2013: Artist Colin Wilson and writer Tom Taylor inducted as an Honorary Members, by members of Hoth Base, during SupaNova Pop Culture Expo.
April 21, 2013: Order 66 Podcast co-hosts, Dave Villegas and Chris Witt welcomed as Friends of the Rebellion at ReaperCon in Dallas, Texas. Sponsored by Phil Maiewski, Linda Whitson and Cbradshaw007.
April 27, 2013: Rome “Crimson” steps down as Legion Webmaster. Roman “Imrageth” steps up as the new Legion Webmaster.
May, 2013: Special Effects Artists Joe Viskocil is welcomed as a Friend of the Rebellion at Motor City Comic Con, by Chris Blackstock and Great Lakes Base.
June 6, 2013: Ruusan Outpost approved to serve the Russian Federation.
June, 2013: Pag-Asa Wing Outpost is dissolved do to lack of membership.
June 12, 2013: Hungarian Outpost approved to serve Hungary.
June 15, 2013: Monaco Outpost is approved to serve the Principality of Monaco.
June 22, 2013: Puppeteer Dave Barclay and voice actor Erik Bauersfeld were inducted as Honorary Members, by Kessel Base during Texas Comic Con.
July 26 – 28, 2013: Celebration Europe II, Messe Essen, Germany
July 26, 2013: Author John Jackson Miller inducted as an Honorary Member, at San Diego Comic Con, by Lisa Curtis of Sunrider Base.
August 1, 2013: Ireland Outpost approved to serve the Republic of Ireland.
August 8, 2013: Honorary Member Ian Doescher inducted at an appearance at Powell’s Books, Inc. by members of Kashyyyk Base.
Nominees were: Diego Javier Arevalo (the.rebel.agent), William Desiderio (Wideko Deskort), Richard Heffernan (Gius Maximus), Jason Humphreys (Fyr Mureys), Steven Kocsis (sandman), Ryan Miorelli (Jaren Valnor), Andrew Shaddox (Andrewshaddox), Pam Simpson (Twi’lek Pam), Christian Ariel Tovar (Arie Tov), Jan Wilms (Khepry)
2012 Commanding Officer of the Year: Angel Martinez (Puerto Rico Base)
Nominees were: Keith Casella (Sabeuax), Matt Hoffman (hofmann), Angel Martinez (RavenApprentice)
September 1, 2013: Voice Actor Phil LaMarr is welcomed as an Honorary Member during Dragon*Con in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. His membership was sponsored by Alex McKeel and Ken Clouser.
September 28, 2013: Star Wars: Legacy comic artist Omar Francia is welcomed as an Honorary Member by Cruz Del Sur Base during SuperColecciones in La Plata, Argentina.
Legion Commanding Officer: Angel Martinez. (With no other suitable candidates, no vote was taken.) Sandy B. LaJaunie to serve as Legion Executive Officer.
Legion Council:
Diego Javier Arevalo (the.rebel.agent)m, Ian Letendre (Jace Darkrider), Jeff Goldin (crash), Richard Heffernan (Gius Maximus), Frank Sommer (Luke_Skywalker)
Detachments:
Starfighter Command: Jon Paulson (HazardThree)
Knights of the Jedi Order: Roger Allen (SithariRog)
Rebel Alliance Infantry Detachment: Jason Rutledge (Commander Cody)
Clones of the Republic: Markus Zimmerman (Q)
Galactic Senate: Raychel Enck (RebelSenator)
Galactic Strategic Command: Rick Bouwhuis (Bouri Plwel)
Docking Bay 94: Conley Nichols (Nikkos Khann)
The Wretched Hive: Kellie (Amalphiea)