The Dark Empire
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The Dark Empire mourns the passing of Kenneth Colley, who gave Admiral Piett quiet depth and unforgettable presence.
In a galaxy full of force-wielders and firepower, Kenneth's performance stood out for its restraint and realism.
In a galaxy full of force-wielders and firepower, Kenneth's performance stood out for its restraint and realism.
July 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The Dark Empire mourns the passing of Kenneth Colley, who gave Admiral Piett quiet depth and unforgettable presence.
In a galaxy full of force-wielders and firepower, Kenneth's performance stood out for its restraint and realism.
In a galaxy full of force-wielders and firepower, Kenneth's performance stood out for its restraint and realism.
The Dark Empire stands united in support of our LGBTQ+ members, friends, and family across the galaxy. We honor the strength it takes to live authentically, the bravery it takes to be seen, and the love that brings light to even the darkest corners of the universe.
June 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The Dark Empire stands united in support of our LGBTQ+ members, friends, and family across the galaxy. We honor the strength it takes to live authentically, the bravery it takes to be seen, and the love that brings light to even the darkest corners of the universe.
Thank you to all who visited Bachi Makoo at SWCJ and supported Make-A-Wish Japan!
Together, we raised ¥409,942 in 3 days—an amazing result.
#OneGalaxyOneGoal
SWCJ開催中、バチ・マクーにお越しいただき、募金にご協力ありがとうございました。
3日間での募金額は409,942円でした！
Together, we raised ¥409,942 in 3 days—an amazing result.
#OneGalaxyOneGoal
SWCJ開催中、バチ・マクーにお越しいただき、募金にご協力ありがとうございました。
3日間での募金額は409,942円でした！
April 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Thank you to all who visited Bachi Makoo at SWCJ and supported Make-A-Wish Japan!
Together, we raised ¥409,942 in 3 days—an amazing result.
#OneGalaxyOneGoal
SWCJ開催中、バチ・マクーにお越しいただき、募金にご協力ありがとうございました。
3日間での募金額は409,942円でした！
Together, we raised ¥409,942 in 3 days—an amazing result.
#OneGalaxyOneGoal
SWCJ開催中、バチ・マクーにお越しいただき、募金にご協力ありがとうございました。
3日間での募金額は409,942円でした！
Day 2 at #SWCJ2025 and The Dark Empire is taking over!
The Ankokumen Noodle Temple is filled with custom Sith, bounty hunters, pirates, smugglers, acolytes & screen-accurate villains.
Find us at Bachi Makoo & help support @MakeAWish_JP. Darkness never looked so good.
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE
The Ankokumen Noodle Temple is filled with custom Sith, bounty hunters, pirates, smugglers, acolytes & screen-accurate villains.
Find us at Bachi Makoo & help support @MakeAWish_JP. Darkness never looked so good.
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE
April 19, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Day 2 at #SWCJ2025 and The Dark Empire is taking over!
The Ankokumen Noodle Temple is filled with custom Sith, bounty hunters, pirates, smugglers, acolytes & screen-accurate villains.
Find us at Bachi Makoo & help support @MakeAWish_JP. Darkness never looked so good.
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE
The Ankokumen Noodle Temple is filled with custom Sith, bounty hunters, pirates, smugglers, acolytes & screen-accurate villains.
Find us at Bachi Makoo & help support @MakeAWish_JP. Darkness never looked so good.
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE
Day 2 at #SWCJ2025!
The Dark Empire is back at the Ankokumen Noodle Temple with custom Sith, bounty hunters, smugglers, pirates, acolytes, screen-accurate villains, and galactic scum.
Catch us at Bachi Makoo & support @MakeAWish_JP!
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE
The Dark Empire is back at the Ankokumen Noodle Temple with custom Sith, bounty hunters, smugglers, pirates, acolytes, screen-accurate villains, and galactic scum.
Catch us at Bachi Makoo & support @MakeAWish_JP!
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE
April 19, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Day 2 at #SWCJ2025!
The Dark Empire is back at the Ankokumen Noodle Temple with custom Sith, bounty hunters, smugglers, pirates, acolytes, screen-accurate villains, and galactic scum.
Catch us at Bachi Makoo & support @MakeAWish_JP!
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE
The Dark Empire is back at the Ankokumen Noodle Temple with custom Sith, bounty hunters, smugglers, pirates, acolytes, screen-accurate villains, and galactic scum.
Catch us at Bachi Makoo & support @MakeAWish_JP!
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE
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2026 is shaping up to a great year for Star Wars
• The Mandalorian & Grogu
• Maul: Shadow Lord
• Ahsoka Season 2
• The Mandalorian & Grogu
• Maul: Shadow Lord
• Ahsoka Season 2
April 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
2026 is shaping up to a great year for Star Wars
• The Mandalorian & Grogu
• Maul: Shadow Lord
• Ahsoka Season 2
• The Mandalorian & Grogu
• Maul: Shadow Lord
• Ahsoka Season 2
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AHSOKA Season 2 will have 8 episodes. All 8 episodes are written by Dave Filoni.
(Source: Collider)
(Source: Collider)
April 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
AHSOKA Season 2 will have 8 episodes. All 8 episodes are written by Dave Filoni.
(Source: Collider)
(Source: Collider)
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The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel included announcements of new books & comics featuring a new Knight of Ren, characters from The Acolyte, Vader & more.
Here’s our breakdown of the Lucasfilm Publishing panel (including previews of upcoming books + comics): theholofiles.com/2025/04/18/a...
Here’s our breakdown of the Lucasfilm Publishing panel (including previews of upcoming books + comics): theholofiles.com/2025/04/18/a...
April 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel included announcements of new books & comics featuring a new Knight of Ren, characters from The Acolyte, Vader & more.
Here’s our breakdown of the Lucasfilm Publishing panel (including previews of upcoming books + comics): theholofiles.com/2025/04/18/a...
Here’s our breakdown of the Lucasfilm Publishing panel (including previews of upcoming books + comics): theholofiles.com/2025/04/18/a...
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Fifty-seven games of Sabacc were played this weekend at Tabletop Utopia 3 in Hartford CT! TDE-1004 represented, recruiting during his Scoundrel 101 sessions. We're looking forward to many more events in Connecticut!
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire #smuggler #sabaac @thedarkempire.bsky.social
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire #smuggler #sabaac @thedarkempire.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Fifty-seven games of Sabacc were played this weekend at Tabletop Utopia 3 in Hartford CT! TDE-1004 represented, recruiting during his Scoundrel 101 sessions. We're looking forward to many more events in Connecticut!
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire #smuggler #sabaac @thedarkempire.bsky.social
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire #smuggler #sabaac @thedarkempire.bsky.social
Day 1 of Star Wars Celebration Japan is HERE!
Step into the shadows and experience something unforgettable at the Ankokumen Noodle Temple—where darkness meets drama, and villains come to life.
Step into the shadows and experience something unforgettable at the Ankokumen Noodle Temple—where darkness meets drama, and villains come to life.
April 19, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Day 1 of Star Wars Celebration Japan is HERE!
Step into the shadows and experience something unforgettable at the Ankokumen Noodle Temple—where darkness meets drama, and villains come to life.
Step into the shadows and experience something unforgettable at the Ankokumen Noodle Temple—where darkness meets drama, and villains come to life.
🌌 This video celebrates global members of The Dark Empire, created for #StarWarsCelebrationJapan25 and shown by our Ankokumen Noodle Temple! 🍜✨
A tribute to costuming, storytelling & the dark side.
📺 Subscribe: @TheDarkEmpireOfficial
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A tribute to costuming, storytelling & the dark side.
📺 Subscribe: @TheDarkEmpireOfficial
youtu.be/fP7XTAkaDRg?...
The Dark Empire Rises – Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025
YouTube video by The Dark Empire Costume Club
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April 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🌌 This video celebrates global members of The Dark Empire, created for #StarWarsCelebrationJapan25 and shown by our Ankokumen Noodle Temple! 🍜✨
A tribute to costuming, storytelling & the dark side.
📺 Subscribe: @TheDarkEmpireOfficial
youtu.be/fP7XTAkaDRg?...
A tribute to costuming, storytelling & the dark side.
📺 Subscribe: @TheDarkEmpireOfficial
youtu.be/fP7XTAkaDRg?...
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Members of Ziost Temple had a fantastic time at TotalCon this weekend, not only entertaining guests but partaking in multiple tabletop RPGs hosted by @studio404games.bsky.social! Thank you to TotalCon for being such amazing hosts!
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire @thedarkempire.bsky.social
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire @thedarkempire.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Members of Ziost Temple had a fantastic time at TotalCon this weekend, not only entertaining guests but partaking in multiple tabletop RPGs hosted by @studio404games.bsky.social! Thank you to TotalCon for being such amazing hosts!
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire @thedarkempire.bsky.social
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire @thedarkempire.bsky.social
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Maelstrom Spire would like to congratulate TDE-1014 on the approval of their newest costume, Darth Nwaht’iss!
Congratulations on your newest Traditional Sith costume and we look forward to trooping with you soon!
#TDE #thedarkempire #maelstromspire @thedarkempire.bsky.social
Congratulations on your newest Traditional Sith costume and we look forward to trooping with you soon!
#TDE #thedarkempire #maelstromspire @thedarkempire.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Maelstrom Spire would like to congratulate TDE-1014 on the approval of their newest costume, Darth Nwaht’iss!
Congratulations on your newest Traditional Sith costume and we look forward to trooping with you soon!
#TDE #thedarkempire #maelstromspire @thedarkempire.bsky.social
Congratulations on your newest Traditional Sith costume and we look forward to trooping with you soon!
#TDE #thedarkempire #maelstromspire @thedarkempire.bsky.social
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TDE-868 did some recruiting at Kids Con New England today! Would The Grannies be considered Jawa-adjacent? Asking for a friend...
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire #OrderOfDromundKaas #SinsOfKorriban #sith #darkside #lightsabers @thedarkempire.bsky.social #bluey #herecomethegrannies
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire #OrderOfDromundKaas #SinsOfKorriban #sith #darkside #lightsabers @thedarkempire.bsky.social #bluey #herecomethegrannies
April 7, 2025 at 12:49 AM
TDE-868 did some recruiting at Kids Con New England today! Would The Grannies be considered Jawa-adjacent? Asking for a friend...
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire #OrderOfDromundKaas #SinsOfKorriban #sith #darkside #lightsabers @thedarkempire.bsky.social #bluey #herecomethegrannies
#starwars #TDE #TheDarkEmpire #OrderOfDromundKaas #SinsOfKorriban #sith #darkside #lightsabers @thedarkempire.bsky.social #bluey #herecomethegrannies
March is Women’s History Month and we are honoring the Ladies of The Dark Empire!
TDE - 985 is from @ziosttemple.bsky.social. Her favorite part of being in TDE is having the opportunity to do community events!
#tde #thedarkempire #doinggoodthroughthedarkside #ziosttemple
TDE - 985 is from @ziosttemple.bsky.social. Her favorite part of being in TDE is having the opportunity to do community events!
#tde #thedarkempire #doinggoodthroughthedarkside #ziosttemple
March 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
March is Women’s History Month and we are honoring the Ladies of The Dark Empire!
TDE - 985 is from @ziosttemple.bsky.social. Her favorite part of being in TDE is having the opportunity to do community events!
#tde #thedarkempire #doinggoodthroughthedarkside #ziosttemple
TDE - 985 is from @ziosttemple.bsky.social. Her favorite part of being in TDE is having the opportunity to do community events!
#tde #thedarkempire #doinggoodthroughthedarkside #ziosttemple
Aha! We’d know Mother Koril anywhere!
Did you know? Matt Murdock’s love interest Dr. Heather Glenn in #DaredevilBornAgain is played by Margarita Levieva, who also played Mother Koril in THE ACOLYTE
March 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Aha! We’d know Mother Koril anywhere!
~Lords and Ladies of TDE~
Please join us in congratulating TDE-1014 from @maelstromspiretde.bsky.social (Ohio) on the approval of their newest costume, Darth Nwaht’iss!
Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you #doinggoodthroughthedarkside”
#TDE #thedarkempire #maelstromspire
Please join us in congratulating TDE-1014 from @maelstromspiretde.bsky.social (Ohio) on the approval of their newest costume, Darth Nwaht’iss!
Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you #doinggoodthroughthedarkside”
#TDE #thedarkempire #maelstromspire
March 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
~Lords and Ladies of TDE~
Please join us in congratulating TDE-1014 from @maelstromspiretde.bsky.social (Ohio) on the approval of their newest costume, Darth Nwaht’iss!
Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you #doinggoodthroughthedarkside”
#TDE #thedarkempire #maelstromspire
Please join us in congratulating TDE-1014 from @maelstromspiretde.bsky.social (Ohio) on the approval of their newest costume, Darth Nwaht’iss!
Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you #doinggoodthroughthedarkside”
#TDE #thedarkempire #maelstromspire
~SITH SATURDAY~
The Dark Empire is proud to have inducted a new Honorary Member - Manny Jacinto! @citadelspiretde.bsky.social lead the charge with siblings from @saberguildint.bsky.social - #AlderaanTemple and The Dark Empire: #DartFlowerSpire.
The Dark Empire is proud to have inducted a new Honorary Member - Manny Jacinto! @citadelspiretde.bsky.social lead the charge with siblings from @saberguildint.bsky.social - #AlderaanTemple and The Dark Empire: #DartFlowerSpire.
March 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
~SITH SATURDAY~
The Dark Empire is proud to have inducted a new Honorary Member - Manny Jacinto! @citadelspiretde.bsky.social lead the charge with siblings from @saberguildint.bsky.social - #AlderaanTemple and The Dark Empire: #DartFlowerSpire.
The Dark Empire is proud to have inducted a new Honorary Member - Manny Jacinto! @citadelspiretde.bsky.social lead the charge with siblings from @saberguildint.bsky.social - #AlderaanTemple and The Dark Empire: #DartFlowerSpire.
Members of The 501st Legion, The Dark Empire, and Saber Guild at San Diego Gulls’ Star Wars Night on February 16, 2025!
Photo by: Brian Johnson
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE #doinggoodthroughtgedarkside #crimsonempirespire
Photo by: Brian Johnson
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE #doinggoodthroughtgedarkside #crimsonempirespire
March 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Members of The 501st Legion, The Dark Empire, and Saber Guild at San Diego Gulls’ Star Wars Night on February 16, 2025!
Photo by: Brian Johnson
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE #doinggoodthroughtgedarkside #crimsonempirespire
Photo by: Brian Johnson
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE #doinggoodthroughtgedarkside #crimsonempirespire
Lords and Ladies of TDE!
Please join us in welcoming new member TDE-1030 from @citadelspiretde.bsky.social and their new #CustomSith!
Congratulations on your costume approval, and we look forward to seeing you #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide!
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CitadelSpire
Please join us in welcoming new member TDE-1030 from @citadelspiretde.bsky.social and their new #CustomSith!
Congratulations on your costume approval, and we look forward to seeing you #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide!
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CitadelSpire
February 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Lords and Ladies of TDE!
Please join us in welcoming new member TDE-1030 from @citadelspiretde.bsky.social and their new #CustomSith!
Congratulations on your costume approval, and we look forward to seeing you #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide!
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CitadelSpire
Please join us in welcoming new member TDE-1030 from @citadelspiretde.bsky.social and their new #CustomSith!
Congratulations on your costume approval, and we look forward to seeing you #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide!
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CitadelSpire
Members of The 501st Legion, The Dark Empire, and Saber Guild at San Diego Gulls’ Star Wars Night on February 16, 2025!
📸:Brian Johnson
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE #doinggoodthroughtgedarkside #crimsonempirespire
📸:Brian Johnson
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE #doinggoodthroughtgedarkside #crimsonempirespire
February 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Members of The 501st Legion, The Dark Empire, and Saber Guild at San Diego Gulls’ Star Wars Night on February 16, 2025!
📸:Brian Johnson
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE #doinggoodthroughtgedarkside #crimsonempirespire
📸:Brian Johnson
#TheDarkEmpire #TDE #doinggoodthroughtgedarkside #crimsonempirespire
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Not usually my thing to post something current or upcoming, but this is a special exception:
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Andor | Season 2 Trailer | Streaming April 22 on Disney+
YouTube video by Star Wars
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February 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Not usually my thing to post something current or upcoming, but this is a special exception:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4w...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4w...
February 22, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Doran Reiv has wares …if you have coin.
TDE-1019 #SpireoftheStorm.
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CustomSmuggler #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide
TDE-1019 #SpireoftheStorm.
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CustomSmuggler #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide
February 22, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Doran Reiv has wares …if you have coin.
TDE-1019 #SpireoftheStorm.
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CustomSmuggler #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide
TDE-1019 #SpireoftheStorm.
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CustomSmuggler #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide
"Power is the only truth in the galaxy. Everything else is an illusion."
—Darth Zannah
TDE-597 of The Dark Empire: Moraband Spire.
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CustomSith #MorabandSpire #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide
—Darth Zannah
TDE-597 of The Dark Empire: Moraband Spire.
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CustomSith #MorabandSpire #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide
February 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"Power is the only truth in the galaxy. Everything else is an illusion."
—Darth Zannah
TDE-597 of The Dark Empire: Moraband Spire.
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CustomSith #MorabandSpire #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide
—Darth Zannah
TDE-597 of The Dark Empire: Moraband Spire.
#TDE #TheDarkEmpire #CustomSith #MorabandSpire #DoingGoodThroughTheDarkSide