The 501st Legion is an all-volunteer member organization of over 17,000 members worldwide, which seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality villain costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and crew member work.
The local 501st is represented by the Central Garrison, which proudly serves Iowa (Korriban Squad), Minnesota (Wolf Pack Squad), Nebraska (Imperial 80th Squad), North Dakota (Wampa Hunter Squad) and South Dakota (621st Detention Squad)