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==<b>History</b>==
==<b>History</b>==
Here is a brief account of the history of [[The Fortress]] since its creation in September 2005
[[The Fortress]] has one of the most dramatic and outstanding histories of any group in Malton. Here is just a brief account of the key points in The Fortress's history since its creation in September 2005.


==<font size=3><u><b>Key Points Timeline</b></u></font><br>==
==<font size=3><u><b>Key Points Timeline</b></u></font><br>==
===2005===
1 Sep 2005 : The construction of Fortress 4 begins.<br>
1 Sep 2005 : The construction of Fortress 4 begins.<br>
<font color="green"><b>20 Sep 2005 : Completion of Fortress 4.</b> The Fortress stands tall.<br>
<font color="green"><b>20 Sep 2005 : Completion of Fortress 4.</b> The Fortress stands tall.<br>
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<font color="black">13-22 Dec 2005 : Anaconda leads <b>[[The Fortress/Archive 1#Operation: Santa Felt My Presents|Operation: Santa Felt My Presents]]</b> - Eased the process of the return of the RRF.<br>
<font color="black">13-22 Dec 2005 : Anaconda leads <b>[[The Fortress/Archive 1#Operation: Santa Felt My Presents|Operation: Santa Felt My Presents]]</b> - Eased the process of the return of the RRF.<br>
<font color=grey><b>25 Dec 2005 : The Fortress has a very happy Christmas at home!</b></font><br>
<font color=grey><b>25 Dec 2005 : The Fortress has a very happy Christmas at home!</b></font><br>
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===2006===
<font color=#FF0000><b>14 Jan 2006 : Fortress 4 moves to Status Red</b> - prolonged, increasing zombie assault</font><br>
<font color=#FF0000><b>14 Jan 2006 : Fortress 4 moves to Status Red</b> - prolonged, increasing zombie assault</font><br>
<font color="red"><b>17 Jan 2006 : Fortress 4 is evacuated</b> - The group betrayed; scatters...</font><br>
<font color="red"><b>17 Jan 2006 : Fortress 4 is evacuated</b> - The group betrayed; scatters...</font><br>
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<font color=green><b>28 Sep 2006 : The Second Era of The Fortress begins.</b> Power to the Council!</font><br>
<font color=green><b>28 Sep 2006 : The Second Era of The Fortress begins.</b> Power to the Council!</font><br>
<font color=grey><b>31 Dec 2006 : The Fortress enjoys a happy Christmas in Quarlesbank.</b></font><br>
<font color=grey><b>31 Dec 2006 : The Fortress enjoys a happy Christmas in Quarlesbank.</b></font><br>
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===2007===
<font color=orange><b>8 Jan 2007 : Fourth combat squad, Dark Watch, is launched. Fortress Base Commanders are assigned.</b> New Fortress Careers.</font><br>
<font color=orange><b>8 Jan 2007 : Fourth combat squad, Dark Watch, is launched. Fortress Base Commanders are assigned.</b> New Fortress Careers.</font><br>
<font color=red><b>10 Feb 2007 : The Fortress accepts that PK terrorists are more of a concern than zombie hordes at this time.</b> PK Law tightened.</font><br>
<font color=red><b>10 Feb 2007 : The Fortress accepts that PK terrorists are more of a concern than zombie hordes at this time.</b> PK Law tightened.</font><br>
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<font color=green><b>28 Nov 2007 : The Fortress officially announces its complete Ally list for the first time.</b></font><br>
<font color=green><b>28 Nov 2007 : The Fortress officially announces its complete Ally list for the first time.</b></font><br>
<font color=grey><b>25 Dec 2007 : Christmas is spent with the Big Bash around Fort Perryn.</b> We survived it!</font><br>
<font color=grey><b>25 Dec 2007 : Christmas is spent with the Big Bash around Fort Perryn.</b> We survived it!</font><br>
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===2008===
<font color=orange><b>13 Jan 2008 : Teams Dark Watch and Excalibur are opened. Fortress Commanders take up stations.</b></font><br>
<font color=orange><b>13 Jan 2008 : Teams Dark Watch and Excalibur are opened. Fortress Commanders take up stations.</b></font><br>
<font color=red><b>25 Feb 2008 : The Dead (of Dunnell Hills) wrecks havoc on Malton</b> and all three Fortress bases are put on condition red.</font><br>
<font color=red><b>25 Feb 2008 : The Dead (of Dunnell Hills) wrecks havoc on Malton</b> and all three Fortress bases are put on condition red.</font><br>
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<font color=Lime><b>30 Oct - 3 Nov 2008: Halloween 2008 is celebrated</b> with a grand party at Pitman Mansion.<br>
<font color=Lime><b>30 Oct - 3 Nov 2008: Halloween 2008 is celebrated</b> with a grand party at Pitman Mansion.<br>
<font color=green><b>4 Dec 2008 : The Fortress unites once again</b> as Malton has become universally "red". Central Malton is saved in a week.</font><br>
<font color=green><b>4 Dec 2008 : The Fortress unites once again</b> as Malton has become universally "red". Central Malton is saved in a week.</font><br>
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===2009===
<font color=gold><b>22 Jan 2009 : The ABA Kings are announced.</b> Top ABA achievers of 2008. Five crowned Kings.</font><br>
<font color=gold><b>22 Jan 2009 : The ABA Kings are announced.</b> Top ABA achievers of 2008. Five crowned Kings.</font><br>
<font color=green><b>15-17 Feb 2009 : Cold Cell Valentine's Massacre '09</b> - The greatest ever Chain Kill eclipses the legendary '07 Hawk's. <b>63 zeds dropped.</b></font><br>
<font color=green><b>15-17 Feb 2009 : Cold Cell Valentine's Massacre '09</b> - The greatest ever Chain Kill eclipses the legendary '07 Hawk's. <b>63 zeds dropped.</b></font><br>
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<font color="green"><b>22 Oct 2009 : Triple figure membership again</b> - The Fortress becomes the first UD group to place an in-game advert.</font><br>
<font color="green"><b>22 Oct 2009 : Triple figure membership again</b> - The Fortress becomes the first UD group to place an in-game advert.</font><br>
<font color=green><b>13 Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 : The Fortress saves christmas.</b> Mass joint operation to restore Malton while partying!</font><br>
<font color=green><b>13 Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 : The Fortress saves christmas.</b> Mass joint operation to restore Malton while partying!</font><br>
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===2010===
<font color=green><b>29 Jan 2010 : All four Fortresses are declared 'Green' for the very first time</b> following the Hawks reclaiming Fort Perryn.</font><br>
<font color=green><b>29 Jan 2010 : All four Fortresses are declared 'Green' for the very first time</b> following the Hawks reclaiming Fort Perryn.</font><br>
<font color=gold><b>4 Mar 2010 : The Fortress forum welcomes its 1000th member! :)</b></font><br>
<font color=gold><b>4 Mar 2010 : The Fortress forum welcomes its 1000th member! :)</b></font><br>
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<font color=green><b>27 May 2010 : The Fortress Philosophy forum is opened.</b> Everyone can actively participate in our fantastic mystique.</font><br>
<font color=green><b>27 May 2010 : The Fortress Philosophy forum is opened.</b> Everyone can actively participate in our fantastic mystique.</font><br>
<font color=green><b>1 Jul 2010 : Pitman's Game</b>, <i>the latest Fortress Writers Guild project</i>, is to be released throughout the year to Fortress members.</font><br>
<font color=green><b>1 Jul 2010 : Pitman's Game</b>, <i>the latest Fortress Writers Guild project</i>, is to be released throughout the year to Fortress members.</font><br>
<font color=#ff0099><b>20 Sep 2010 : FP10 - The Fortress heads north by north...east for its annual celebrations.</b> </font><br>
<font color=green><b>31 Dec 2010 : Two Fortress survivors survive a whole year</b> without zombie death, <i>beating</i> the Vigilance Challenge!</font><br>
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History

The Fortress has one of the most dramatic and outstanding histories of any group in Malton. Here is just a brief account of the key points in The Fortress's history since its creation in September 2005.

Key Points Timeline

2005

1 Sep 2005 : The construction of Fortress 4 begins.
20 Sep 2005 : Completion of Fortress 4. The Fortress stands tall.
26 Oct 2005 : Fortress 4 moves to Status Red - The RRF and Scourge converge on our district. Direct attack by 30+z's on the Fortress.
5 Nov 2005 : Fortress 4 recovers following Operation: Raging Bull.
16-22 Nov 2005 : Operation: Mean Streets is a great success in the suburb of Roftwood.
26 Nov 2005 : Fortress 4 becomes Status Clear for the first time as zombies are distracted by the Caiger Mall situation.
29 Nov 2005 : Anaconda completes Operation: Midnight Run - Ridleybank's Phone Mast is identified and installed.
30 Nov 2005 : Battlehawk leads Operation: Fallen Angel - Blomfield PD is protected for 24 hours. The Caiger Mall siege ends.
13-22 Dec 2005 : Anaconda leads Operation: Santa Felt My Presents - Eased the process of the return of the RRF.
25 Dec 2005 : The Fortress has a very happy Christmas at home!


2006

14 Jan 2006 : Fortress 4 moves to Status Red - prolonged, increasing zombie assault
17 Jan 2006 : Fortress 4 is evacuated - The group betrayed; scatters...
20 Jan 2006 : The group journey to Fortress 2 - Status Amber during the induction period.
26 Jan - 15 Feb 2006 : Operation: Goodfellas, Operation: Casino and Operation: Heat - strong offensive in east Malton.
21 Feb 2006 : The "Origin of the Head" story is completed. The Head of The Fortress is finally announced.
23 Feb 2006 : Fortress 4 is re-staffed in addition to Fortress 2. Both Status Green.
9-21 Mar 2006 : The Fortress is recruited for Operation One - Crimson Tide - Gulsonside defence.
11-19 Apr 2006 : Operation: The Hills Have Eyes - Seamless assistance operation with the Black Berets.
28 Apr 2006 : Fortress 4 is wrecked by The RRF Shore Leave Party.
13 May 2006 : Fortress 4 remains at Status Red - the Undeadites are in town.
24 June 2006 : The Fortress becomes a DEM Strategic Partner
26 June 2006 : Operation Shepherd begins - The RRF is fought on their border and herded back into Ridleybank.
12 Jul 2006 : The Big Bash hits Fortress Four. The Fortress responds
20 July 2006 : The Pitman Enigma is released. A set of fiendishly devilish puzzles continuing The Fortress' historic and epic story.
17 Aug 2006 : The Big Bash hits Fortress Two. The site is evacuated as The Fortress moves its resources elsewhere.
30 Jul - 25 Aug 2006 : Fortress revolution quelled as the role of Shadow is defined. The group grows stronger.
20-22 Sep 2006 : The Fortress 1 Year Anniversary Party is a roaring success!
28 Sep 2006 : The Second Era of The Fortress begins. Power to the Council!
31 Dec 2006 : The Fortress enjoys a happy Christmas in Quarlesbank.


2007

8 Jan 2007 : Fourth combat squad, Dark Watch, is launched. Fortress Base Commanders are assigned. New Fortress Careers.
10 Feb 2007 : The Fortress accepts that PK terrorists are more of a concern than zombie hordes at this time. PK Law tightened.
12 Mar 2007 : A welcome(!) return of zombies as Mall Tour 07 sweeps through Central Malton. The Fortress defends.
26 Mar 2007 : Boot Camp completes its first joint operation and removes a horde from within Club Cummings.
1 May 2007 : The Fortress Summer Tour is announced and begins. New Ranks are incorporated into the promotion hierarchy.
2 Jun 2007 : Team Battlehawk kill all 25 standing zeds at the Brennan Building in Shore Hills within 24 hours.
19 Jun 2007 : The Fortress receives its 250th forum member.
24 Jun 2007 : Recruitment operation, Ocean's 99, results in 20 new Boot Camp recruits.
4 Jul 2007 : Anaconda and Dark Watch complete Operation: Hang 'Em High. 30 days in Ridleybank and 99 recorded kills.
17 Aug 2007 : "The Lost Fortress" story is revealed. Fortress One is opened at last.
28 Aug 2007 : Fort Perryn benefits from a joint-Fortress offensive culminating in the third real-time attack at Colglough NT.
13-17 Sep 2007 : The FP7 Mass Chain Kill - 90 hours of consecutive killing. 119 zeds dropped at Nicholls Mall.
20 Sep 2007 : FP7 - The Fortress Party 2007 - goes swimingly. More AP wastage than an RRF outing.
12 Oct 2007 : Two Fortress combat squads taken out by a mass-zerger - The David-zerg is exposed. 1 man controlling 44 zeds.
28 Nov 2007 : The Fortress officially announces its complete Ally list for the first time.
25 Dec 2007 : Christmas is spent with the Big Bash around Fort Perryn. We survived it!


2008

13 Jan 2008 : Teams Dark Watch and Excalibur are opened. Fortress Commanders take up stations.
25 Feb 2008 : The Dead (of Dunnell Hills) wrecks havoc on Malton and all three Fortress bases are put on condition red.
15 Mar 2008 : Fortress United repairs the damage of "The Dead" one 'burb at a time.
29 Mar 2008 : Trusted Allies, the DEM, are exclusively introduced to the 15 Fortress ABA's (Achievement Based Awards).
14 May 2008 : The Fortress officially becomes the highest ranked survivor group in Malton.
20 May 2008 : Tommy Crowbar becomes the first Fortress Brigadier.
11-15 Jun 2008 : The 2008 Mass Chain Kill - 50 Fortress members kill 139 zeds for 95 hours at Nicholls Mall.
13 Aug 2008 : Excalibur officially closes with a historic retake of the Blackmore Building. 62AP building repair may be a game record.
16 Aug 2008 : 54 people attend the Marriage of Tommy Crowbar and Miss Elainious - the first Fortress Wedding
20 Sep 2008 : FP8 - The Fortress Party 2008 - is pulled off without a hitch. Special thanks to our hosts, the RRF.
30 Oct - 3 Nov 2008: Halloween 2008 is celebrated with a grand party at Pitman Mansion.
4 Dec 2008 : The Fortress unites once again as Malton has become universally "red". Central Malton is saved in a week.


2009

22 Jan 2009 : The ABA Kings are announced. Top ABA achievers of 2008. Five crowned Kings.
15-17 Feb 2009 : Cold Cell Valentine's Massacre '09 - The greatest ever Chain Kill eclipses the legendary '07 Hawk's. 63 zeds dropped.
5 Mar 2009 : The epic 20 part "Finding of Fortress Three" story is completed. The Fortress continues to evolve.
8-10 May 2009 : The Caiger Mall Chain Kill - Teams' Anaconda and Battlehawk clear the horde of 50 at Caiger Mall.
20 Sep 2009 : FP9 - Fortress 24 hour Street Party - 100% fun, 0% casualties.
22 Oct 2009 : Triple figure membership again - The Fortress becomes the first UD group to place an in-game advert.
13 Dec 2009 - Jan 2010 : The Fortress saves christmas. Mass joint operation to restore Malton while partying!


2010

29 Jan 2010 : All four Fortresses are declared 'Green' for the very first time following the Hawks reclaiming Fort Perryn.
4 Mar 2010 : The Fortress forum welcomes its 1000th member! :)
6 Mar 2010 : TFN Wikizine becomes a monthly mag for Fortress news. Always an exceptional read!
14 Mar 2010 : Et Tu Brute raises the profile of our regular Mafia role-play games.
27 Apr - 4 May 2010 : The Chimera Chain Kill. 209 zeds fall at Fort Perryn in 155 hours - a record breaking chain!
27 May 2010 : The Fortress Philosophy forum is opened. Everyone can actively participate in our fantastic mystique.
1 Jul 2010 : Pitman's Game, the latest Fortress Writers Guild project, is to be released throughout the year to Fortress members.
20 Sep 2010 : FP10 - The Fortress heads north by north...east for its annual celebrations.
31 Dec 2010 : Two Fortress survivors survive a whole year without zombie death, beating the Vigilance Challenge!