TK-0.5

TK-0.5 World Tour Introduction

TK-0.5, the "Traveling Trooper," is on a seemingly endless tour of duty for the glory of the Empire. Using a primitive transit system known as "postal mail," this 12-inch tall trooper is dedicated to exploring the planet Earth with the aid of the 501st Legion. If you have information on a location or event that you feel should be brought directly to TK-0.5's attention and included in his tour, please contact Traveling Trooper Liaison TD-2709.

TK 0.5 Goes WAYYYY North!
by TK-0.5 on Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:44 pm
Hey, Troops! TK-0.5 here. I am just finishing up my trip to Alaska! What a beautiful place to visit. I'm glad that I remembered to pack my Snowtrooper coat. Even though I was stuck in a blizzard and crazy wintry weather, I had a blast. I got to hang with TI-7107 and she was great! I visited all the great Alaskan attractions, saw Mendenhall Glacier, and even went sledding---awesome! Miranda even hooked me up with my own Eskimo jacket. I was so taken with my visit to Alaska that I have planned a return trip for the summer. Make sure to check back soon for my report from my next visit to Germany! Oh, by the way, take TK -0.5’s advice and check out the 501st podcast's Episode 9. There was mention of yours truly, and even a trivia question about me. So brush up on your TK-0.5 knowledge!

A Visit With Costa Rican Oupost and Panama
by TK-0.5 on Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:26 pm
Hey Troops,
TK 0.5 would like to wish you all a Happy Holidays and tell ya that I am having a great time here in Panama with the Costa Rican Outpost. I have to say that I was really honored to be named a Honorary Commanding Officer of the Costa Rican Outpost, the Troops here do the Empire proud! I was lucky enough to attend the Sci Fi Expo Here in Panama and it was spectacular to say the least, besides being hosted and escorted by TK 5494 and TK 4758 I got to hang with Peter and Angie Mayhew, these guys are as busy as I am Smile . Adding the Panama Canal to the list of all the amazing things I've seen on my journey was a real treat. Soon I will be off to visit the Alaskan Outpost but, I hope I get to make a return trip to Costa Rica to visit my 501st Brothers and Sister soon!

By the way make sure you all check out Episode V of the Legion podcast, there may be a little something about yours truly and and my traveling brothers and sisters on there. Besides the podcast team does a great job with the Legion news. How do you think TK 0.5 keeps up with all that is going on!

TK 0.5 Visits Garrison Excelsior on their 1st Anniversary
by TK-0.5 on Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:31 pm
Hey Troops! As I have a little fun in the sun during my current visit with the Florida Garrison and prepare for my Christmas visit to Costa Rica, I thought I would take a look back on a visit I made to my home Garrison in May 2007. It did feel good to be home, and I was compelled to inspect the home troops being that it was Excelsior's first anniversary. While I was home, I had a chance to march in Rochester's Lilac Parade in TD-2709's (Duane Monacelli) holster, I took in some Garbage Plates at Nick Tahou's and attended three trooping events in the short span of a week! I guess I don't have to worry about the Upstate New Yorkers stayin' busy. While my stay was short, I did get to head to Celebration IV with Excelsior's own SL-2296 (Ryan Glitch). Check out this pic of me stealing Excelsior's 1st Anniversary cake! Check back soon for my adventures at CIV in Los Angeles!

My Travels Thus Far and the 70th Explorers Garrison
by TK-0.5 on Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:50 pm
Hello fellow troops and fans! I am posting from the road with the 70th Explorers Garrison. I have been having a great time with the troops here, and I got the chance to perform on stage live with "Weird Al" Yankovic himself!

I had to instruct the troops with a few Imperial dance moves before the performance, but they made it through. I also thought I would take the time to post where I have been on my long journey around the Legion. Keep in mind that if you are a 501st member that wants to host yours truly just put in your request to my liaison! Now, on to my itinerary...

2005

Feb. 17, 2005 Feb. 22, 2005 Toyfair
Feb. 23, 2005 March 5, 2005 Northeast Remnant
March 8, 2005 March 13, 2005 Carolina Garrison
March 11, 2005 March 13, 2005 Stellar Con (Carolina)
March 16, 2005 March 28, 2005 Neon City Garrison
(George Lucas Honorary Membership Presentation)
April 1, 2005 April 11, 2005 Dune Sea Garrison
April 15, 2005 April 24, 2005 Bloodfin Garrison
April 20, 2005 May 25, 2005 Celebration 3
June 1, 2005 August 28, 2005 Mountain Garrison / Snowy Range Squad
Sept 5, 2005 October 15, 2005 Georgia Garrison
October 22, 2005 October 24, 2005 New England Garrison
October 24, 2005 December 31, 2005 Northeast Remnant Garrison

2006

Michigan Squad January 10-31 *Complete*
Golden Gate Garrison February 1-15 *Complete*
Midwest Garrison February 21 - March 17 *Complete*
Pittsburgh Comic Con April 21-23 *Complete*
Badlands Garrison May 2- May 28 *Complete*
Ohio Garrison June 1-15 *Complete*
Garrison Tyranus June 19-July 9 *Complete*
Old Line Garrison June 19-July 9 *Complete*
Southern CA Garrison July 14-28 *Complete*
Alpine Garrison August 1 -August 15 *Complete*
Mustafar Squad August 16 - August 30 *Complete*
Pacific Outpost September 4 - September 18 *Complete*
Spanish Garrison September 19 - October 4 *Complete*
Outpost 42 New Zealand October 7-23 *Complete*
Terror Australis October 25 - November 15 *Complete*
UK Garrison November 22-December 21 *Complete*
The Rose Parade December 26-January 1 *Complete*

2007

Mexican Garrison January 1 - 21 *Complete*
Florida Garrison February 11-25 *Complete*
Star Garrison March 1 - 29 *Complete*
Midwest Garrison Apr 1 - Apr 26 *Complete*
Garrison Excelsior May 1 - May 21 *Complete*
Star Wars Celebration 4 *Complete*
Nordic Garrison May 26 - Aug 5 *Complete*
Celebration Europe *Complete*
70th Explorers Aug 12 - Aug 31 *In Progress*
Garrison Titan Sept 5 - Sept 27
Florida Garrison Oct 4 - Nov 4
Canadian Garrison - Nov 10 - Dec 1
Costa Rica - Dec 11 - Jan 10 '08

TK-0.5's Backstory

The Dark Side of the Force had provided Emperor Palpatine with foreknowledge that a rising Jedi by the name of Luke Skywalker had the potential to destroy him. The Emperor knew that the chance of this happening was slimmer than that of bull's-eyeing a womp rat from a T-16. Nevertheless, he had the wisdom to prepare contingencies should this come to pass.

In this vein, Darth Sidious started a secret project, designated "TK-0.5," and took it upon himself to personally train a special commando. This commando's sole purpose was to see the Empire returned to its former glory by having it again guided by the Dark Side. His identity concealed, his mission and training a secret known only to the Emperor and himself, TK-0.5 became the stuff of Imperial Legend.

With the confusion surrounding the fall of the Sith at the Battle of Endor; this commando, disguised as a stormtrooper, aligned himself with the 501st Legion, an elite band of troops that served as Vader's personal guard. Since the 501st Legion's dispatchment to the Terra System in 1997, he has secretly been guiding a recruitment effort.

That recruitment effort has been very successful, the Empire's strength growing to over 3,000 troopers on Terra alone. In that time he has found not only willing troopers, but also bounty hunters that he can employ to destroy rebel sympathizers, as well as Force-attuned individuals that he has personally turned to the Dark Side using mind tricks taught to him by the Emperor.

He has determined that it is time to oversee the final stages of the next phase of his operations. As such he is personally touring each Garrison, Squad and Outpost worthy of his attentions. While there, he will personally inspect locations and events of strategic importance to restoring the Empire to its former glory.

Each Garrison has the duty of chronicling the tour by taking a picture of TK-0.5 with its Garrison members at landmarks which identify and represent each Garrison. His tour will be chronicled here so that his Legion will be able to utilize the intelligence information collected.

The "Traveling Trooper" project was inspired by Fan Force's Boston Rebels "Traveling Vader."