The Fortress/Careers
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What career path can I follow?
Whether you are looking for group zombie hunts, rank and honour, secretive operations, a safe haven in Malton, or just a friendly and chatty group of friends, The Fortress has something to offer you.
Do you want to work in teams, hunting z's?
- Join the Strike Team or Fortress Defence - Work your way up through a structured hierarchy of ranks based on loyalty and achievement and efficiently run by experienced team leaders.
Are you more of a casual gamer, or alternatively a hardcore RP junky?
- The Fortress caters for all types of players. Part-time Malton defenders, loyal gamer veterans, or hardcore roleplaying geeks! Our combat teams, free roaming agents and base defences allow for every type of UD gamer. Which type are you? Tell us on our Application Form.
Are you new to Malton? Want to learn how to survive and build experience quickly?
- You'll learn all you need to survive in our Boot Camp. The Drill Sergeant will soon whip you into shape and prepare you for a life in The Fortress.
- NB: All new recruits are required to qualify from Boot Camp before being assigned into a combat squad, no matter of their UD experience or XP.
So there is something new and useful to do in Malton?
The Fortress offers so much more...
- The ABA's (Achievement Based Awards) - 15 exciting challenges around Malton to prove yourself and earn a spot in our Path of Legends.
- Assault Officers - Earn your rank with a combat unit and you'll soon have new options open to you. Join the famous Fortress Council, become our Director of Communications, join the Forum Mod Staff or fill other exclusive roles such as Drill Sergeant, Mall Liaison Officer or Ambassador.
- Further Progression in the Combat Squads is achievable. Become Lieutenant, Commander, Colonel or even Brigadier of The Fortress.
The Combat Teams
Here is the structure of the Fortress hierarchy...
- At the very top of The Fortress hierarchy is The Head. There is only one. He runs the group, crucially helped by the publically elected Fortress Council of five.
- Underneath The Head is the Brigadier - directing the combat squad Commanders and Fortress Colonels.
- The Colonels are not involved with the decisions of the Commanders but are officially a rank above. Each Colonel is responsible for a Fortress of Malton.
- Next in line are the Commanders. Each commander controls a number of officers, one of whom serves as his or her 2nd in command - the Lieutenant
- Then come the Officers - They can be of a grade from G up to A before challenging for the Higher Ranks.
In The Fortress you start by taking orders and you end up issuing them but the secret of our success is in the great teamwork. We reward soldiers for being loyal and reliable, and for their achievements.
When you qualify from Boot Camp you are issued a rank, based on your Drill Sergeant's evaluation report. Here's what you can rise to become...
| Grade | Rank Title | Abbreviation | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade G | General Enforcement | GE | Fresh faced trooper with the potential to level up | GE John Doe |
| Grade F | Freedom Fighter | FF | Trooper has scarcely dirtied their uniform | FF Jane Doe |
| Grade E | Engagement Squaddie | ES | Trooper has proven their ability to obey orders and stay calm while under fire | ES Zarin J |
| Grade D | Deployment Soldier | DS | Battle-ready combat soldier | DS Wrinkly Ninja |
| Grade C | Conflict Trooper | CT | Competent combatant with proven loyalty to the team; ABAs are now available for completion | CT SaraStormsong |
| Grade B | Battalion Ranger | BR | Loyal and reliable team player with excellent skills | BR HotShot |
| Grade A | Assault Officer | AO | Disciplined, proven, loyal and reliable Fortress warrior | AO Simon Ray |
| AO+1 | Chief Assault Officer | ChfAO | A trusted Assault Officer with high potential | ChfAO Morrigana |
| AO+2 | Campaign Warrior | CW | Proven campaign skills and team-play in the field | CW Buck Weathers |
| AO+3 | Campaign Master | CM | Promising veteran with leadership qualities | CM Clint Clintstone |
| AO+4 | Havoc Knight | HK | A force of nature able to wreck havoc upon Malton's hordes | HK Jason Valer |
| AO+5 | Havoc Lord | HL | Lord of havoc, death and destruction. Friend of survivors, nemesis of the undead | HL Shrimper |
| AO+6 | Vigilance Overlord | VO | Honoured soldier with the full respect of the Council, the Commanders and The Fortress. | VO Hogan's Hero |
| AO+7 | Vigilance Legend | VL | Jensonson's personal seal of approval. There is no higher reward. | VL Miss Elainious |
| N/A | Lieutenant | LT | 2nd in Command; appointed by their CO | LT Max Dusseldorf |
| N/A | Commander | CO | Leader of a combat team | CO Anne Tardew |
| N/A | Colonel | CL | Leader of a Fortress base | CL Warlord |
| N/A | Brigadier | BG | Commander of the Commanders | BG Tommy Crowbar |
The Commune
The Fortress has a place for those free-spirited characters with a taste for individuality and freedom - Not everyone wants to work in a combat team. We welcome all that fight for our cause!
The Commune consists of friendly colleagues, loyal to The Fortress; fresh-faced newbies and experienced veterans alike. In the safety of The Fortress they can earn XP and build up their character without having to worry about the responsibility of daily teamwork. Some of our best members live in The Commune.
Spend enough time in The Commune as an active contributor, and your loyalty will be recognized through awards like the Defender of the Fortress, the District Defender, or even the Protector of Malton. Our Fortresses always need defending.
Boot Camp
All new recruits will be educated and evaluated in our Boot Camp. Drill Sergeants will teach all that is needed to succeed in The Fortress, and how to survive in Malton.
Your time in Boot Camp will solely depend on how well you follow our expectations. Only recruits that learn and obey the methods of The Fortress can qualify to the senior squads.
Building a career in The Fortress
We reward loyalty and achievement in The Fortress. Once a combat squad member has earned their stripes and achieved the rank of Assault Officer within a combat squad, a host of new challenges will open up to them. Here are just some of these roles...
- Fortress Councillor - There are always five. The decision making heart of the group. Your voice will count!
- Drill Sergeant - Become the teacher of new survivors in Malton. We've trained hundreds - literally.
- Ambassador - Maintain diplomatic relations with affilliated survivor groups. The Fortress has many allies.
- Director of Communications - To direct the Ambassadors and flow of information between groups.
- PK Archiver - Records all reported PK crimes in our files & reports to the Rogues Gallery.
- Forum Moderator - Maintain The Fortress forum as moderator.
- The Combat Veterans - Experienced Assault Officers that have done their time in service and can plan their own workload.
- Fortress Colonel - Responsible for the well-being of a Fortress of Malton.
- Fortress Chief of Security - Working side-by-side with the Fortress Colonel to protect a Fortress.
- Fortress Artist - The Fortress uses unique artwork. Join our artistic team to create fresh, new designs.
- Fortress Guild Writer - Help forge the continuing story of The Fortress and Malton.
The longer you work with your combat squad, the more respect you can gain by achieving the acclaimed Veteran or Elite ranks for ultra-loyalty, all the time increasing your chances of becoming Lieutenant, Commander or Colonel.
The ABA Challenges, first available to Conflict Troopers, allow you to test yourself with some unique and interesting tests of skill and determination. Complete ABAs to gain more ranks. Also you can reach the Higher Ranks by achieving within the combat squads. Become Campaign Master, Havoc Lord, or even Vigilance Legend. Complete all fifteen ABAs and assure yourself a place among the legends! Anything is possible in The Fortress.
