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Jason Bales, unmasked.

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Jason Bales, unmasked.

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  • Jason Bales, here a TC6964: Like a Bantha in a China shop
  • AdventureCon is expecting more than 10,000 attendees this year, which raises the question: In a town like Knoxville, what are all those comic, sci-fi and fantasy fans going to be doing with the rest of their time?
  • TC6964 brushes up on his princess-torture skills.
  • Jason Bales, unmasked.
  • Evil clones: Part-time Imperial Stormtroopers Scott and Lauren Kirkham.
  • Scott Kirkham
  • The 501st: Started in 1997, the group now has thousands of members around the world. And around town, they're pretty hard to miss. They march in parades, make appearances at store openings and charity events and, of course, run a booth at AdventureCon.
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  • One million HP: Amtgard member Gary Lewis is about to 'kill' something.
  • A few members of the Eye of Ra, part of the Sons of Ra Household, reveal their allegiance.
  • Amtgard members spar in the Mystic Glade.

While AdventureCon may be our annual celebration of fandom, these proud warriors live the geek lifestyle 365 days a year.

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