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''On the 5th of November, we will march on the choked heart of Malton and liberate it anew. Victory will be ours, and with it, vengeance! We will rise up against the villainous undead in Ridleybank.
Ever since the very first [[Battle of Blackmore]] in the Summer of 2006, the Blackmore has taken a monumental place in the history of Malton. The [[Second Battle of Blackmore]] ushered in a new tradition for all of Malton, both breathing and undead: each year on the [[5th of November]], hordes of survivors and zombies converge on the most central NetroTech facility in the entire city, the [[Blackmore Building]].
 
6 years after [[User:Ron Burgundy|Ron Burgundy]] lead the [[Channel 4 News Team]] into the building, two giants once again face off against each other: a coalition of survivors, spearheaded by the [[DEM]], [[Army Control Corps]] and [[Knights Templar]] on one side, the seemingly immortal [[Ridleybank Resistance Front]] on the other side, defending their homeland.
''There is a black plague, a viral infection in our fair city. I'm sure many of you realise, having run the gauntlet of unbridled terror that the fair laneways and ambling footpaths of our mighty city have become. There was a time when peace and harmony were not besmirched by the fetid stench of the rotting and unctuous epidermis of who were once the decent living. Now that time has passed. Malton has long been an industrious city of good people willing to strive for good things. Hopefully I'm not sounding too trite, but my brothers and sisters, our town is now a strangled phantom of what it once was. As I have alluded, there is an infection and right now the heart of our city is rife with it. Ridleybank is the vascular organ to which I speak, and the time has come for a cleansing!
 
''If we are to truly stand up as the proud humans we are, we must quash with sure fists and iron will the abominations which threaten our existance. Our governments have deserted us, quarantined us and left us for dead. I say we shall not let the carrion birds of both air and land consume us! I say we strike at the befouled heart of our city, the heart which the undead have made their homeland. Ridleybank beats not, but with the concerted strength of an army it shall be cleansed and beat again! We will converge on Ridleybank and take back what we have lost. Blight the scourge from our soils, shatter their skulls and destroy their armies! Together we will stand victorious.


''We may not be able to hold Ridleybank indefinitely, but our victory can stand as a symbol. Just as the valiant victories at Caiger Mall cast a shadow over the zombie populace, their defeat at Ridleybank can stand as another survivour triumph! A symbol that screams, 'Homo Sapien shall not lie down!' So remember, remember the 5th of November. Stock up on your ammunition, build your skills. On the 5th we shall invade, nay recapture what is rightfully ours. There is no element of surprise, as if we are bold enough, our force will prove boundless. If the enemy draws himself to his full height, on that day shall the fullest of our mettle be tested.
This year, upwards of 90 [[survivors]] braved the [[fog]] and trekked to Blackmore for glorious battle against ~150 [[zombies]]. Both sides had points to prove. What will be the outcome? Brass balls for the Survivors, or brain platters for the Undead?
 
''I beseech you, nay beg of you to attack at Ridleybank on the 5th of November. No set time, just a set day. Spread the word and bring your fight and freedom to the heart of Malton!
 
''The 5th of November is approaching and it is time to converge on Ridleybank. Our main target will be the Blackmore Bldg - the home of the RRF. So, load up and prepare for the fight.'' <br/>
 
-- [[User:Robbie McGregor|Robbie McGregor]], Chairman of the [[DEM]]


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==Participating Pro-Survivor Groups==
==Participating Groups==
''Participating? Great! Just post your group below.''
''Participating? Great! Just post your group below.''


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#[[The Fortress]]
#[[The Fortress]]
#*[[The Fortress/Teams|The Fortress Enchanced Allied Response (F.E.A.R.)]]
#*[[The Fortress/Teams|The Fortress Enchanced Allied Response (F.E.A.R.)]]
#*[[The Fortress/Teams|Team Anaconda]]
#*[[The Fortress/Teams#Anaconda|Team Anaconda]]
#[[Malton Restoration Society|Malton Restoration Society (MRS)]]
#[[Malton Restoration Society|Malton Restoration Society (MRS)]]
#[[MDD|Malton Department of Defense (MDD)]]
#[[MDD|Malton Department of Defense (MDD)]]
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#[[NecroWatch]]
#[[NecroWatch]]
#[[DSS Red Zone Support]]
#[[DSS Red Zone Support]]
==Participating Pro-Zombie Groups==
''Participating? Great! Just post your group below.''
# [[Ridleybank Resistance Front|Ridleybank Resistance Front (RRF)]]


==Participants==
==Participants==
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#Me too, let's hold the line as long as we can - --{{User:RennisZotorman/template}} 12:39, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
#Me too, let's hold the line as long as we can - --{{User:RennisZotorman/template}} 12:39, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
#shooting fish in a barrel --[[User:Sexualharrison/yog|Your Own Guilt]] <small>12:54, 4 November 2012 (UTC)</small>
#shooting fish in a barrel --[[User:Sexualharrison/yog|Your Own Guilt]] <small>12:54, 4 November 2012 (UTC)</small>
#I'm there and delicious. --[[Image:Kirsty_Cotton_Header.png|60px|Open the Box|link=User:Kirsty_cotton]] <sub>[[Organization_XIII|<span style="color: grey">Org XIII</span>]]</sub> <sup>[[User:Kirsty_cotton/alts|<span style="color: blue">Alts</span>]]</sup> 22:17, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
#Praise Rando. [[User:James Slimm|James Slimm]] 23:04, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
===Sighted===
The people on the list below were spotted in or around the Blackmore Building, be it dead, alive or anything in between.
#FlattopAvenger
#Lt Alfred
#Andy Bauer
#Bob Dwayne
#Information Minister
#the local vicar
#Surfcop
#Weeaboo
#Sentar
#Antropos
#Spartan91
#Arokk
#Big JD
#DEADLY043
#bobb606
#Kevin Langham
#lorac
#Nurse Fox
#Preasure
#tisler
#Doctor Feelwell
#babyshambler
#Luis Manuel Valdes
#Mark Zuckerburgh
#Det Briscoe
#Nurse Naughtyness
#Nurse Venagbean
#Abe Brown
#Ralpmet
#Bloatedsack
#babydufus
#Eddie the Cop
#Dave Cameron
==Timeline of Events==
Several months before the infamous date, [[DEM]] members [[User:Charles Whipplebotum|Charles Whipplebotum]] and [[User:Peralta|Johnny Twotoes]] suggest the idea of "reviving" the famous Battle of Blackmore days with a massive attack. It'll take until October 9th, before the rest of the group starts paying attention to the idea. [[User:Robbie McGregor|Robbie McGregor]] launches an inspiring speech, while [[User:RennisZotorman|Rennis Zotorman]] quickly finds common ground with other survivor groups, such as the [[Army Control Corps]], the [[Dunell Hills Police Department]] and the [[Knights Templar]].
On Saturday November 3rd, 2012, survivors of the [[ACC]] and [[Knights Templar]] occupied the [[Blackmore Building]].
While originally, the strike was planned for the 5th, as per tradition, several members of the above groups saw an early window of opportunity in the absence of the [[RRF]] and cleared, repaired and barricaded the building. By the end of the day, several dozen survivors had found their way into the building already, using makeshift bridges between the (in)famous NecroTech facility and the neighboring ruins.
The [[DEM]] had joined their allies inside, as had members of several other survivor groups, such as the [[Channel 4 News Team]], the [[Skynet Defense Network]] and [[the Fortress]].
[[NecroWatch]] technician [[User:Dr Mycroft Chris|Dr Mycroft Chris]] used the NecroTech equipment to scan the surrounding area for the first time since June, only to reveal over 60 undead roaming the streets.
The next day, the ranks inside the Blackmore rose to about 70, with a couple dozen other survivors trying to capture and repair several buildings in the vicinity of the Blackmore as well. About 16 different survivors group had committed members to the strike by this point.
But not only the survivors had found reinforcements: before the day would end, around 30 zombies would converge around the Blackmore Building, with another 30-50 roaming the streets and ruins in the immediate vicinity.
That same Sunday evening Rosslessness described the situation as follows: ''The place looks ridiculously repaired''. Shortly thereafter he lead a first succesfull intrusion into the Blackmore Building, although the present survivors managed to expell the undead visitors within minutes.
While the survivors managed to keep their ground against the undead, several fell victim to the blades and bullets of PKers.
This eventually lead to the death of [[User:James Slimm|James Slimm]], who was tagged as being a known PKer, but afterwards stated that he would have defended the building, according to [[Rando|his religion]], but saw himself joining the undead horde outside instead.


==Communication==
==Communication==
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*''Final orders will be distributed soon, nobody act before their turn, do as we agreed on and what you've learnt, and we WILL make this a memorable day to bellyflop in the mud with our guts out!'' - A [[DEM]] [[User:Peralta|Academy Instructor]] adressing his students, Nov. 1, 2012.
*''Final orders will be distributed soon, nobody act before their turn, do as we agreed on and what you've learnt, and we WILL make this a memorable day to bellyflop in the mud with our guts out!'' - A [[DEM]] [[User:Peralta|Academy Instructor]] adressing his students, Nov. 1, 2012.
*''Saddle up chaps, we know where we're going. Get in there, kick the zeds out with guns, cade and meatshield. That's the plan, stick to it. Good luck!'' [[ACC]] 2nd Lt. [[User:Nick Self|Nick Self]] addressing his troops, Nov. 3, 2012.


*''RIP winka, Blackmore is our gift to you.'' - Unknown Author, spraypainted in the Blackmore Building, Nov. 3, 2012
*''RIP winka, Blackmore is our gift to you.'' - Unknown Author, spraypainted in the Blackmore Building, Nov. 3, 2012


*''Reports show 20 zeds outside. *strikes Ned Stark pose* Brace yourself, breakins are coming.'' [[User:Wayson|Wayson]], [[Knights Templar|Knight Templar]] inside the Blackmore Building, 4 November 2012 (3.30pm)
*''Reports show 20 zeds outside. *strikes Ned Stark pose* Brace yourself, breakins are coming.'' [[User:Wayson|Wayson]], [[Knights Templar|Knight Templar]], inside the Blackmore Building, 4 November 2012
 
*''The place looks ridiculously repaired.'' [[User:Rosslessness|Rosslessness]], while [[Talk:5th of November/2012|discussing]] the event, 4 November 2012
 
*''I have prayed feverently to Rando, her will is clear. I shall defend Blackmore until my dying breath. And in death, I will follow my instincts. On which side will you have me standing, defenders of Blackmore?'' [[User:James Slimm|James Slimm]], [[AZDC|15A]], 4 November 2012
 
*''There is no greater shame than claiming victory where none was earned.'' - [[User:Peralta|Johnny Twotoes]], MPD Inspector, in reaction to victory claims on the Brainstock forum, 7 November, 2012
 
==The Speech==
 
''On the 5th of November, we will march on the choked heart of Malton and liberate it anew. Victory will be ours, and with it, vengeance! We will rise up against the villainous undead in Ridleybank.
 
''There is a black plague, a viral infection in our fair city. I'm sure many of you realise, having run the gauntlet of unbridled terror that the fair laneways and ambling footpaths of our mighty city have become. There was a time when peace and harmony were not besmirched by the fetid stench of the rotting and unctuous epidermis of who were once the decent living. Now that time has passed. Malton has long been an industrious city of good people willing to strive for good things. Hopefully I'm not sounding too trite, but my brothers and sisters, our town is now a strangled phantom of what it once was. As I have alluded, there is an infection and right now the heart of our city is rife with it. Ridleybank is the vascular organ to which I speak, and the time has come for a cleansing!
 
''If we are to truly stand up as the proud humans we are, we must quash with sure fists and iron will the abominations which threaten our existance. Our governments have deserted us, quarantined us and left us for dead. I say we shall not let the carrion birds of both air and land consume us! I say we strike at the befouled heart of our city, the heart which the undead have made their homeland. Ridleybank beats not, but with the concerted strength of an army it shall be cleansed and beat again! We will converge on Ridleybank and take back what we have lost. Blight the scourge from our soils, shatter their skulls and destroy their armies! Together we will stand victorious.
 
''We may not be able to hold Ridleybank indefinitely, but our victory can stand as a symbol. Just as the valiant victories at Caiger Mall cast a shadow over the zombie populace, their defeat at Ridleybank can stand as another survivour triumph! A symbol that screams, 'Homo Sapien shall not lie down!' So remember, remember the 5th of November. Stock up on your ammunition, build your skills. On the 5th we shall invade, nay recapture what is rightfully ours. There is no element of surprise, as if we are bold enough, our force will prove boundless. If the enemy draws himself to his full height, on that day shall the fullest of our mettle be tested.
 
''I beseech you, nay beg of you to attack at Ridleybank on the 5th of November. No set time, just a set day. Spread the word and bring your fight and freedom to the heart of Malton!
 
''The 5th of November is approaching and it is time to converge on Ridleybank. Our main target will be the Blackmore Bldg - the home of the RRF. So, load up and prepare for the fight.'' <br/>
 
-- [[User:Robbie McGregor|Robbie McGregor]], Chairman of the [[DEM]], 9 October, 2012


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[[Category:5th_of_November]] [[Category:Events]]
[[Category:5th_of_November]] [[Category:Events]]

Latest revision as of 18:51, 23 November 2012

Remember, remember, the Fifth of November - 2012!


Ridleybank & Region
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The Blackmore Building

BlackmoreBuildingNecronet.png

[ NecroWatch ] – [ NIC ] – [ Update ]
NecroTechnician:
stelar (talk) 23:44, 26 September 2017 (UTC)

Ever since the very first Battle of Blackmore in the Summer of 2006, the Blackmore has taken a monumental place in the history of Malton. The Second Battle of Blackmore ushered in a new tradition for all of Malton, both breathing and undead: each year on the 5th of November, hordes of survivors and zombies converge on the most central NetroTech facility in the entire city, the Blackmore Building. 6 years after Ron Burgundy lead the Channel 4 News Team into the building, two giants once again face off against each other: a coalition of survivors, spearheaded by the DEM, Army Control Corps and Knights Templar on one side, the seemingly immortal Ridleybank Resistance Front on the other side, defending their homeland.

This year, upwards of 90 survivors braved the fog and trekked to Blackmore for glorious battle against ~150 zombies. Both sides had points to prove. What will be the outcome? Brass balls for the Survivors, or brain platters for the Undead?

Participating Groups

Participating? Great! Just post your group below.

  1. Department of Emergency Management (DEM)
  2. Knights Templar
  3. Skynet Defense Network (SDN)
  4. Dunell Hills Police Department (DHPD)
  5. Army Control Corps (ACC)
  6. The Fortress
  7. Malton Restoration Society (MRS)
  8. Malton Department of Defense (MDD)
  9. The Burchell Arms Regulars (BAR)
  10. Militaires Sans Frontières
  11. Channel 4 News Team
  12. Squadron1111
  13. Sword of Damocles
  14. Chidley Row Fire Crew
  15. NecroWatch
  16. DSS Red Zone Support

Participants

  1. I'll be there! --Klexur 01:28, 1 November 2012 (UTC)
  2. Wouldn't miss it for the world ;) :) PB&J 11:29, 1 November 2012 (UTC)
  3. To Blackmore! -Charles Whipplebotum 19:01, 2 November 2012 (UTC)
  4. One more organ donor! --Str1deR 17:22, 3 November 2012 (UTC)
  5. I am there!--Dr Mycroft Chris 12:22, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
  6. Me too, let's hold the line as long as we can - --RennisZotorman New Emergency Medical Service 12:39, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
  7. shooting fish in a barrel --Your Own Guilt 12:54, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
  8. I'm there and delicious. --Open the Box Org XIII Alts 22:17, 4 November 2012 (UTC)
  9. Praise Rando. James Slimm 23:04, 4 November 2012 (UTC)

Sighted

The people on the list below were spotted in or around the Blackmore Building, be it dead, alive or anything in between.

  1. FlattopAvenger
  2. Lt Alfred
  3. Andy Bauer
  4. Bob Dwayne
  5. Information Minister
  6. the local vicar
  7. Surfcop
  8. Weeaboo
  9. Sentar
  10. Antropos
  11. Spartan91
  12. Arokk
  13. Big JD
  14. DEADLY043
  15. bobb606
  16. Kevin Langham
  17. lorac
  18. Nurse Fox
  19. Preasure
  20. tisler
  21. Doctor Feelwell
  22. babyshambler
  23. Luis Manuel Valdes
  24. Mark Zuckerburgh
  25. Det Briscoe
  26. Nurse Naughtyness
  27. Nurse Venagbean
  28. Abe Brown
  29. Ralpmet
  30. Bloatedsack
  31. babydufus
  32. Eddie the Cop
  33. Dave Cameron

Timeline of Events

Several months before the infamous date, DEM members Charles Whipplebotum and Johnny Twotoes suggest the idea of "reviving" the famous Battle of Blackmore days with a massive attack. It'll take until October 9th, before the rest of the group starts paying attention to the idea. Robbie McGregor launches an inspiring speech, while Rennis Zotorman quickly finds common ground with other survivor groups, such as the Army Control Corps, the Dunell Hills Police Department and the Knights Templar.

On Saturday November 3rd, 2012, survivors of the ACC and Knights Templar occupied the Blackmore Building. While originally, the strike was planned for the 5th, as per tradition, several members of the above groups saw an early window of opportunity in the absence of the RRF and cleared, repaired and barricaded the building. By the end of the day, several dozen survivors had found their way into the building already, using makeshift bridges between the (in)famous NecroTech facility and the neighboring ruins. The DEM had joined their allies inside, as had members of several other survivor groups, such as the Channel 4 News Team, the Skynet Defense Network and the Fortress. NecroWatch technician Dr Mycroft Chris used the NecroTech equipment to scan the surrounding area for the first time since June, only to reveal over 60 undead roaming the streets.

The next day, the ranks inside the Blackmore rose to about 70, with a couple dozen other survivors trying to capture and repair several buildings in the vicinity of the Blackmore as well. About 16 different survivors group had committed members to the strike by this point. But not only the survivors had found reinforcements: before the day would end, around 30 zombies would converge around the Blackmore Building, with another 30-50 roaming the streets and ruins in the immediate vicinity. That same Sunday evening Rosslessness described the situation as follows: The place looks ridiculously repaired. Shortly thereafter he lead a first succesfull intrusion into the Blackmore Building, although the present survivors managed to expell the undead visitors within minutes. While the survivors managed to keep their ground against the undead, several fell victim to the blades and bullets of PKers. This eventually lead to the death of James Slimm, who was tagged as being a known PKer, but afterwards stated that he would have defended the building, according to his religion, but saw himself joining the undead horde outside instead.

Communication

All communication will be done via the Brainstock forums, in the thread for all participating players and organizations. Want to join in the effort? Apply for diplomat status!

Looking for a revival? Ask for a revival on the DEM revive manager.

Memorable Quotes

  • Final orders will be distributed soon, nobody act before their turn, do as we agreed on and what you've learnt, and we WILL make this a memorable day to bellyflop in the mud with our guts out! - A DEM Academy Instructor adressing his students, Nov. 1, 2012.
  • Saddle up chaps, we know where we're going. Get in there, kick the zeds out with guns, cade and meatshield. That's the plan, stick to it. Good luck! ACC 2nd Lt. Nick Self addressing his troops, Nov. 3, 2012.
  • RIP winka, Blackmore is our gift to you. - Unknown Author, spraypainted in the Blackmore Building, Nov. 3, 2012
  • Reports show 20 zeds outside. *strikes Ned Stark pose* Brace yourself, breakins are coming. Wayson, Knight Templar, inside the Blackmore Building, 4 November 2012
  • I have prayed feverently to Rando, her will is clear. I shall defend Blackmore until my dying breath. And in death, I will follow my instincts. On which side will you have me standing, defenders of Blackmore? James Slimm, 15A, 4 November 2012
  • There is no greater shame than claiming victory where none was earned. - Johnny Twotoes, MPD Inspector, in reaction to victory claims on the Brainstock forum, 7 November, 2012

The Speech

On the 5th of November, we will march on the choked heart of Malton and liberate it anew. Victory will be ours, and with it, vengeance! We will rise up against the villainous undead in Ridleybank.

There is a black plague, a viral infection in our fair city. I'm sure many of you realise, having run the gauntlet of unbridled terror that the fair laneways and ambling footpaths of our mighty city have become. There was a time when peace and harmony were not besmirched by the fetid stench of the rotting and unctuous epidermis of who were once the decent living. Now that time has passed. Malton has long been an industrious city of good people willing to strive for good things. Hopefully I'm not sounding too trite, but my brothers and sisters, our town is now a strangled phantom of what it once was. As I have alluded, there is an infection and right now the heart of our city is rife with it. Ridleybank is the vascular organ to which I speak, and the time has come for a cleansing!

If we are to truly stand up as the proud humans we are, we must quash with sure fists and iron will the abominations which threaten our existance. Our governments have deserted us, quarantined us and left us for dead. I say we shall not let the carrion birds of both air and land consume us! I say we strike at the befouled heart of our city, the heart which the undead have made their homeland. Ridleybank beats not, but with the concerted strength of an army it shall be cleansed and beat again! We will converge on Ridleybank and take back what we have lost. Blight the scourge from our soils, shatter their skulls and destroy their armies! Together we will stand victorious.

We may not be able to hold Ridleybank indefinitely, but our victory can stand as a symbol. Just as the valiant victories at Caiger Mall cast a shadow over the zombie populace, their defeat at Ridleybank can stand as another survivour triumph! A symbol that screams, 'Homo Sapien shall not lie down!' So remember, remember the 5th of November. Stock up on your ammunition, build your skills. On the 5th we shall invade, nay recapture what is rightfully ours. There is no element of surprise, as if we are bold enough, our force will prove boundless. If the enemy draws himself to his full height, on that day shall the fullest of our mettle be tested.

I beseech you, nay beg of you to attack at Ridleybank on the 5th of November. No set time, just a set day. Spread the word and bring your fight and freedom to the heart of Malton!

The 5th of November is approaching and it is time to converge on Ridleybank. Our main target will be the Blackmore Bldg - the home of the RRF. So, load up and prepare for the fight.

-- Robbie McGregor, Chairman of the DEM, 9 October, 2012

Dangermap Gallery

Below you can find a gallery of status report maps of the greater Ridleybank area of the time frame of the 2012 5th of November strike.

Templates

To show your support of the 5th of November invasion of Ridleybank, put one of these templates in your wiki profile:

The v.jpg Remember, Remember the 5th of November
This user or group supports the vendetta against the villainous undead in Ridleybank. On the 5th of November, we will march on the choked heart of Malton and liberate it anew. Victory will be ours, and with it, vengeance!
The v.jpg Remember the 5th of November
This user or group supports the vendetta against the undead of Ridleybank.
{{5th of November}} {{5th of NovemberSmall}}
The v.jpg Remember, Remember the 5th of November
This user or group supports the idiots giving a free meal to the undead in Ridleybank. On the 5th of November, they will march on the choked heart of Malton and be slaughtered mercilessly. Death will be theirs, and with it, humiliation!
The v.jpg Remember the 5th of November
This user or group supports the idiots giving a free meal to the undead in Ridleybank.
{{NovemberFeast}} {{NovemberFeastSmall}}