The "Empire City Garrison" is New York's premier professional Star Wars costuming club celebrating the might and the glory of the Empire as depicted in the Star Wars saga. The core membership of the ECG consists of Stormtroopers, Clonetroopers and other "bad guy" characters who are led forth by Lord Darth Vader himself in an effort to bring the New York City/State region under Imperial control. All members of ECG strive to make the BEST possible representations of the characters of the Star Wars universe with an emphasis on quality, realism, and professional deportment. The Empire City Garrison is a loyal member of the 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers whose members can be called upon to serve the charitable needs of the local community.