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December 17th, 2019

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Star Wars Tattoos Celebrating the Empire

You'll find no rebel scum in this collection of tattoos from the Empire

Just like how there are two sides to the Schwartz, there are also two sides to the Force—a light side and a dark side. Today we’re focusing on the dark side as we get prepared for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” 

As a man with the Imperial logo tattooed on his shoulder, gotten back when I was a precocious young man, I’ve always had a soft spot for the Empire. Yes, I know they’re the bad guys. Yes, I know that they are quite literally Space Fascists and every part of my being hates fascists. Yet, there’s still an appeal, and I know I’m not the only one to feel this way. 

The Death Star is rad. Tie Fighters look frickin’ awesome. Darth Vader is without a doubt the baddest motherfucker in the universe. And since all of this is happening in a galaxy far, far away, it’s OK to root for the bad guys. No one actually dies. Entire planets do not actually explode. You can root for Vader to destroy the whiny Luke Skywalker, it’s totally understandable. Just know that doing so is akin to rooting for the Washington Generals. 

In the gallery below you’ll see some Stormtroopers, some AT-STs and a few Tie Fighters. You’ll also find some Sith Lords, a couple of bounty hunters (that worked with the Empire so we’re counting it) and a Star Destroyer. In other words, all the coolest action figures that you fought your siblings over when you were a kid. 

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Thanks so much Richard! First one down @thegildedmermaidtattoo and it was an extra nerdy fun one for me ————————— Bookings@paulacastle.com #deathstartattoos @deathstartattoos @starwars @starwarscelebration #starwars #stormtrooper #alltheplanets #thatsnomoon #bristol

A post shared by Paula Castle – Black Sheep (@paulacastletattoos) on Oct 6, 2019 at 12:30pm PDT

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Had the most wonderful day yesterday Thank you so much for taking the time to get tattooed by me whilst you were in Sydney . . . . . #femaletattooer #femaletattooist #ladytattooers #ladytattooist #tattoo #vegan #sydneytattoo #sydneytattooartist #vegantattoo #veganink #vegantattoostudio #australiatattoo #australia #starwars #starwarstattoo #deathstar #deathstartattoo #letthepastdiekillitifyouhaveto #traditionaltattoo #neotraditionaltattoo #girlswithink #girlswithtattoos #rosetattoo #popculturetattoo #calftattoo

A post shared by Abbie France Tattoos (@abbiefrance.tattoo) on Dec 16, 2019 at 1:47pm PST

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Finally Vader got his head. Back- and foreground next time. Hand and body are healed. #tintenmanufaktur #peterhilgersart #tattoos #tattoo #darthvader #starwars #starwarstattoo #vader #vadertattoo #darthvadertattoo #darkside #darksidetattoo #realistictattoo #intezepride #cheyennetattooequipment #believatattoo

A post shared by Peter Hilgers (@peterhilgersart) on Oct 31, 2019 at 10:09am PDT

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L O R D . V A D E R // new addition to a Star Wars sleeve on @nickfoerster, a super rad dude who’s the tour manager for man himself, @jauzofficial.

A post shared by L O N D O N // R E E S E (@londonreese) on Jul 26, 2019 at 10:40am PDT

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#starwars leg sleeve in progress! Bottom half is healed.

A post shared by Levi Barnett (@xlevibarnett_tattoox) on Sep 30, 2019 at 2:07pm PDT

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Darth Revan ☰ Added the back forearm to finish off this Sith half sleeve. Thanks, Matthew! ⛛#inkbysaga @therealismclub @fusionink_pro @fusion_ink @fkirons @secondskintac @blackworksupply @stickystripz_ink_caps @blackworkgloves @inkedmag @inkfusionempire #inkfusionempire #entertainmentink #realismclub⛛

A post shared by Saga Anderson (@inkbysaga) on Jun 22, 2019 at 6:19pm PDT

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Darth Maul ☰ Recently completed cover-up, done in two sessions. Face fresh, the rest mostly healed. Thanks again, Duncan! ⚡Sponsored by @fusion_ink @fkirons @secondskintac @stickystripz_ink_caps @blackworkgloves⚡ ⛛ @inkfusionempire @therealismclub #inkbysaga #inkfusionempire #realismclub #entertainmentink ⛛

A post shared by Saga Anderson (@inkbysaga) on Sep 26, 2019 at 6:44pm PDT

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The Empire ☰ Star Wars cover-up from today, was one session. Thanks, Krystal! ⚡Sponsored by @fusion_ink @fkirons @secondskintac @stickystripz_ink_caps @blackworkgloves⚡ ⛛ @inkfusionempire @therealismclub #inkbysaga #inkfusionempire #realismclub #entertainmentink ⛛

A post shared by Saga Anderson (@inkbysaga) on Sep 24, 2019 at 8:51pm PDT

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One sexy stormtrooper done by @adamctattooist

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DENVER I’m back at @mammothamerican this week and have time to tattoo you the next couple weeks before I head to Ottawa for a bit. Holler if I can get ya in here in Denver.

A post shared by Custom Tattoos / Illustrations (@adamguyhays) on Sep 7, 2019 at 10:14am PDT

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Best Star Wars villain? I’m on the fence but dam he should have his own movie! @fusion_ink @fusionink_pro @inkjecta @killerinktattoo @secondskintac #tatt #tattoo #realistictattoo #realistic #starwars #darthmaul #art #artwork #sullen

A post shared by Ben Kaye (@dbkaye) on Aug 28, 2019 at 8:51pm PDT

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“Let the hate flow through you” – Emperor Palpatin I had a blast making this Star Wars piece! I would love do more, send me an email at JoshuaAnderson@venomink.com @starwarstattoo @venominktattoo @starwars @starbritecolors @electrumstencilproducts @kwadron @redemptiontattoocare @dermalizepro @truetubes #tattoo #tattoo #tattoos #ink #starwars #starwarstattoo #sith #darkside #emperorpalpatine #emperor #theforce #nerd #realidm #electrumstencilprimer #kwadron #truetubes #redemptionaftercare #starbritecolors #dermalizepro #venomink #eastcoast #color #colortattoo #nofilter #instasize #me #207 #maine

A post shared by Joshua Anderson (@joshuaandersontattoo) on Oct 10, 2019 at 10:53am PDT

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Great couple of days starting this Star Wars leg sleeve. Thanks @zombiesatemyflesh for sitting like a rock! You’re awesome. #starwars #starwarstattoo #darthvader #darthvadertattoo #tiefighter #tiefightertattoo #stormtrooper #stormtroopertattoo #inkedmag #skinartmag #stencilanchored #tattooreleaseformsapp #fkironsxion

A post shared by Jamie Lee Parker (@jamieleeparker) on Jan 17, 2019 at 11:15pm PST

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Day 1 @londontattooconvention #starwars #tiefighter @blackanchorworldwide

A post shared by Nikko Hurtado (@nikkohurtado) on Oct 2, 2019 at 10:44am PDT

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Disney❤️#tattoo #tatuagem #tatuaggio #tatuaje #radiantcolorsink #radiantcolorscrew #myfavoritecolor #balmtattoo #eztattooing #tropicalderm #1dasulpravida #mickeymouse #starwars

A post shared by Duda Lozano (@dudalozanotattoo) on Dec 11, 2019 at 9:48am PST

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Gracias por la confianza y la libertad Luis!!todo un placer poder hacer cositas así #starwars #starwarstattoo #darthvader #tonyjustice #svizzera#worldfamousink #newyork #newyorkcity #nyc #newschooltattoo #armtattoo #inkedgirls #newschool #asturiastattoo #barcelona #barcelonatattoo #toronto #canada #tattoonewschool #tbsta #tattooed #tattoo #ink #eternalink #cartoon #inked #thebestspaintattooartists #gijon #oviedo #cheyenne_tattooequipment

A post shared by Tony Justice (@tonyjusticetattoo) on Feb 27, 2019 at 6:41am PST

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#starwars #stormtrooper #starwarsfanart # #jimelitwalk @rebelreprints @luckysupply @worldfamousink @goodguysupply @hivecaps @kappa_soap #floridatattoo #floridatattooartist @fkirons @saniderm @inkeeze @inkmaster #builtforspeedtattoo @built4speedtattoo

A post shared by Jime Litwalk (@jimelitwalk) on Dec 2, 2019 at 7:52am PST

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@jeffbartel has become a hero of the shop for his ability to sit 12 hours straight on this enormous chest piece/ partial cover up. Tattoo by @jeffreywortham #theresistancerose #starwarstattoos #starwarscelebration #starwars #orlandotattoo #orlandoartist #orlandofl #orlando #orlandotattooshop #epicink #chestpiece #stardestroyer #stardestroyertattoo #imperialtattoo #rebeltattoo #coverup

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