April 2001 : Toronto, Ontario

For the third consecutive year, the Canadian Garrison with the help of Kropserkel Prop Culture established a small presence during the Toronto Beaches Easter parade, a local charity event. As is our usual mandate, we were there to reinforce the knowledge that the Empire is indeed present in the area and that we're really not all that evil. In fact we're quite reasonable...only three "unauthorized photographers" were disintegrated, and we even brought along a few of our more interesting prisoners for a public execution...

Prepping
avatar: Hmm... Where do I hide the trooper's shoes?	Suiting up.
Due to a scheduling conflict, Darth Robin will be suiting up as a Biker Scout.	TK501 is ready to go.	TD741 is ready to go.

Pre-Parade Mayhem
TD741: What? I'm keeping a close eye on this Jedi-scum.	TD741: Is this it?	TD741: I guess it is.	Freeze Rebel Scum, this pistol is equipped with a laserpointer.
TD741: Tell us the location of the Rebel base, Jedi! avatar: You don't need the location of the Rebel base... Biker: We don't?!	TK501: The world's first trooper totem?	avatar: CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?!	This is one mission both TIE Pilots and Biker Scouts have a chance at surviving.
And here comes Kropserkel and friends.		The gang's all here.
TI829 takes the time to find out which Episode II scene SuperGirl appears in.	I thought they travelled in three's?	Darth Scott plans his attack on Winky.	TK501, Biker (Robin our usual Vader), TI829, TD741, avatar
TD741: I'm keeping a realllly close eye on this Jedi.	avatar: Oh yeah? How can you SEE out of that thing?	TK501 ponders using the total disintegration setting on his blaster.	Darth Vader and Darth Maul... err.. is that possible?

In the Parade
TD741 is in position.	Everyone is in position.	TD741 and TK501 are leading the way...	Followed of course by the rest...
avatar: Hmm... Darth Maul doesn't look so tough. I could take him.	Biker: In your dreams, Jedi.	The Jawas hawking their wares.	The troops examine the crowds.
Biker: I *HEARD* that!!		Maul: Yes, I'm the Darth Easter Bunny...	Biker: "Hey, we're going to be on T.V.!"
Biker: I'll have to confiscate your camera, or disintegrate you, it's your choice.	Biker: Disintegrate HIM! Trooper: Pssst... You're not Vader today!!		SHOOT IT!!!!! SHOOT IT!!!

On the way back...
DON'T MESS WITH US!!!
TI829: I know it's not a TIE Fighter, but it's a lot of fun.	TD741: What? This isn't a Dewback?	avatar: Hmm... If I force jump, maybe I can propel TD741 into those bushes over there.	Biker Scout: Teeter-Totter? No, this is a speeder bike simulator.
This is a lot more painful than it looks.	BUSTED!	avatar: HEY!!! Wait for me!!	TK501: I'll take it! TD741: Don't ya want to kick the tires first?