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The Polish garrison
of the 501st Legion

We are part of an international organisation of Star Wars fans who build screen-accurate Imperial costumes – and use them to help others.

Who we are

A passion that helps

The 501st Legion brings together Star Wars fans from all over the world. We take part in Star Wars events and promote professional costumes of characters from the Galactic Empire – stormtroopers and military personnel, but also bounty hunters and Sith Lords.

Helping others and charity work are at the heart of the Legion. Wherever we can, we bring a breath of adventure from a galaxy far, far away into people’s everyday lives – and give a part of ourselves to those who need the Force on their side.

We are entirely non-profit. Disney/Lucasfilm does not fund our activities, but recognises the Legion as a preferred costuming organisation.

Członkowie Polish Garrison przed budynkiem podczas wydarzenia

Briefing · History

From three people to a garrison

  1. 2003Polish OutpostThe Polish outpost of the 501st Legion starts with three members.
  2. 2009Garrison statusThe outpost grows and becomes a full garrison – Polish Garrison.
  3. Today131 active membersPlus 8 in reserve and 307 approved costumes. Three regional squads across Poland.

Structure · Command

Who commands the garrison

Officers elected by the garrison’s members. The list updates itself from the Legion database.

GCOTB 18848Karol Lemański – Legion member cardKarol LemańskiGarrison commanding officer
GXO · SCS · GGTB 18858Jan JosińskiExecutive officer · Council seat · Garrison guard
GEC · GPRTS 16206Kamil Majcher – Legion member cardKamil MajcherEvent coordinator · Public relations
GWMID 21378Michal Naji – Legion member cardMichal NajiWebmaster
GWMSL 98000Tomasz Jaworski – Legion member cardTomasz JaworskiWebmaster
GPRMW 17614Alicja Połynkiewicz – Legion member cardAlicja PołynkiewiczPublic relations
GMLBH 8665Przemysław Grzesiak – Legion member cardPrzemysław GrzesiakMembership liaison
GMLTS 7061Michal Zolynski – Legion member cardMichal ZolynskiMembership liaison
GWLTK 30694Jakub Lebiedzki – Legion member cardJakub LebiedzkiWeb liaison

Live data: api.501st.com · as of 9 Nov 2026

Structure · Squads

Three squads across Poland

Squads group members from one region, so it is easier to meet up and travel to missions together.

SQUAD 01Pomeranian SquadPomorskie, woj. Kujawsko-Pomorskie, woj. Zachodnio
SQUAD 02Polonia Minor Squad Lesser Poland, Silesian, Opole and Lower Silesia
SQUAD 03Greater Poland SquadGreater Poland Voivodeship / Województwo Wielkopol

Our programmes

What we bring to events

Imperial Academy

Games and “recruit training” for children and families at our events.

Jedi Academy

A block for the youngest fans of the light side of the Force – whatever their age.

The Empire Reads to Children

Our take on the “All of Poland Reads to Children” campaign – reading in costume.

“Be like Lord Vader”

A show that charmed audiences at the Dagobah 2007 convention and many more since.

Honorary members of the Legion

In good company

Thanks to the members of the Polish Outpost, Jurek Owsiak became an Honorary Friend of the Legion.

  • George Lucas – director
  • Dave Prowse – Darth Vader
  • Mark Hamill – Luke Skywalker
  • Anthony Daniels – C-3PO
  • John Williams – composer
  • No Doubt (band)

Your place in the ranks is waiting.

Already have a costume, or still dreaming of one? Write to us – we will help at every step.

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