The Sovereign Protectors Detachment is here to provide the latest comprehensive information available on the Royal Guard costumes as seen in the films, comics/graphic novels, and video games. We also strive to provide advice in the construction of the costumes using extant pieces, exhibits, photographs and movie still frames.
 
As new characters are introduced into the Star Wars world, we work together as a team on our forums to pick apart the costume and find ways to accurately construct it on the fan-side of the galaxy.

We are fans, and do this on our own time and dime because we love the genre and the costumes presented.

The first paragraph of the 501st Legion charter states:

"...The Legion is a volunteer club formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts and giving them a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion's aims are to celebrate the Star Wars movies through the wearing of costumes, to promote the quality and improvement of costumes and props, and most importantly to contribute to the local community through charity and volunteer work..."

To learn more about the 501st Legion, please visit www.501st.com.

The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not
sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., it is Lucasfilm's preferred Imperial costuming group.  Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. ©2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. & ™ All rights reserved. Used under authorization.