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The Malton branch of the [[Special Tactics And Rescue Squad]] is a group of elite soldiers and deputized citizens dedicated to rescuing as many survivors as possible. Led by Serge
-The Special Tactics and Rescue Squad Operates out of [[East Grayside]]

== S.T.A.R.S. History: Before Malton...==
The S.T.A.R.S. were founded in New York in 1967. The privately funded S.T.A.R.S. organization was originally created as a measure against cult affiliated terrorism. But as time went on and the S.T.A.R.S. grew, they moved into riot control and hostage negotiation. The S.T.A.R.S. were then taken over by Stephen Wolfe in 1988. When Malton was quarantined, the government chose the S.T.A.R.S. to come in and control the situation. ''They never did contol the city...''After a battle killed almost all of Wolfe's men, he decided to deputize citizens and make them part of his new found S.T.A.R.S. After forming a board of leaders, others soon followed. Now they have become one of the strongest groups in South Malton, and have protcted the suburb of [[East Grayside]] for over a year and have now expanded to protecting Wray Heights.

==Radio==
The Radio is currently used for STARS encrypted messages. 
{{RadioFreq|freq=27.48|coords=84,76}}

Also, [[STARS Radio FM]] has returned after a long absence from the Radio.

STARS is the first group in Malton with his own coded transmission system. --[[User:Tito Pulo|Tito Pulo]] 12:54, 10 June 2007 (BST)

==Allies==

STARS has divided its allies into three tiers - Standard Allies, Trusted Ambassadors and Highly Trusted Friends.

''These have been alphabetized for easy viewing.''

'''Standard Allies'''

*[[Creedy Defense Force]]

*[[DHPD]]

*[[12th Reconnaisance Group]]

*[[25th Military Police Regiment]]

*[[501st Armed Division]]

*[[Black Berets]]

*[[Caiger Mall Survivors]]

*[[Central Medical Service]]

*[[Channel 4 News Team]]

*[[Department of Emergency Management]]

*[[DPHC]]

*[[Dr Otto Octavius' Medical Staff]]

*[[Fear of Fridays Street Team]]

*[[FOXHOUND]]

*[[Imperial War Machine]]

*[[NecroTech Countermeasure Squad]]

*[[Night Ravers]]

*[[Nightwatch]]

*[[McZeds]]

*[[MFD]]

*[[Omega Company USCMC]]

*[[The Ruddlebank Resistance Front]]

*[[Scarletwood Police Department]]

*[[The Sun Organization]]

*[[United Bar Alliance]]

'''Trusted Ambassadors''': These have access to STARS Embassy Offices.

*[[Garniss Border Patrol]]

*[[The Umbrella Corporation]] 

'''Highly Trusted Friends''': These have access to STARS Embassy Offices as well as STARS Inter-Group Embassies.

*[[South Malton Watch]] - Formerly West Grayside Watch

*[[The Fortress]]

*[[Umbrella Biohazard Containment Service]]

==Old News==

Old news is stored in the [[Special Tactics And Rescue Squad/News Archive|Special Tactics And Rescue Squad News Archive]].

==Current Operations==

* Help where we're needed! Right now we are all over the place, helping out with various sieges and generally trying to keep survivor supremacy in a few key areas.

* '''We are now taking applications again! New members are extremely welcome.'''

* The Special Tactics And Rescue Squad is the first (and at the moment only) team that uses encrypted radio communications.

* Protecting East Greyside and Wray Heights.

*Trying to reclaim our home*

==Group Updates: Status and Operations==
'''30/01/08 Update''' We have had a shift around  with the BoL, Please have a look at the new formation. [[User: Milley|Milley]] [http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=704178 Profile] 10:29, 30th January 2008 (GMT)

'''10/06/08 Update''' Long time, no update. STARS Has sucessfully cleared East Grayside of any major Zombie hordes and are currently planning new objectives while helping to make East Grayside a better place. --[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 23:38, 10 June 2008 (BST)

'''7/05/08 Update''' The STARS Talk Page now has an Archive after overflowing with talk. Yes, we're that popular. In other News, Board of Leader Members Kewabara, Leon Kennedy 454 and Milley have all been promoted 'In Command' Ranks, aswell as their corresponding Military Rank within the group. We've also fallen victim to PKing's from different people, and are urging anyone who is killed by anyone from STARS to go to the Forum immediatly and report it to [http://specialtacticsandrescuesquad.freeforums.org/member2.html John Killah]. Thankyou. --[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 22:27, 5 July 2008 (BST)

'''14/07/08 Update''' Former Board of Leader Members Meinstorm and Greg Melayne have officially been entered into the STARS Hall of Fame upon their retiring from the Board of Leaders --[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 00:09, 14 July 2008 (BST)

'''7/08/08 Update''' STARS Has currently been helping out at Fort Perryn, fighting the zombies that decided to mass attack the fort.--[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 15:56, 7 August 2008 (BST)

'''16/09/08 Update''' Congratulations to Rebecca_Chambers03 and TheLeader on their medals. --[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 21:37, 16 September 2008 (BST)

'''2/11/08 Update''' Old new moved to the Archive --[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 17:40, 2 November 2008 (UTC)

'''15/11/08 Update''' With East Grayside in complete shambles, The Board of Leaders has executed STARS's East Grayside Contingency Plan. If anyone from East Grayside or anywhere else reads this and wants to help out, drop by our [http://specialtacticsandrescuesquad.freeforums.org Forum] and state you wish to help in our allies forum. --[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 00:19, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

'''17/11/08 Update''' STARS has successfully implemented it's Three-Tier Ally Tree. However, currently, we are having trouble with permissions on our boards, so bear with us, and soon, everything shall be fixed and looking good. Allies section updated to reflect upon changed. Templates for groups coming very soon (as in, a few minutes after this post).--[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 22:35, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

'''14/12/08 Update''' The Special Tactics and Rescue Squad has been dissolved. --[[User:The Cop|The Cop]] 23:27, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

==Major Battles==

''- The Grayside Demons Conflict-'' A small war between the two groups that lasted three bloody days. Attacks on the Demons revive point and HQ were successful and the war ended with peace between the two groups. 


*Old Battles can be found on the STARS Archive.

==Board of Leaders==

''These Are The Leaders of the S.T.A.R.S.''

'''Leader'''

*Serge - Commander In Chief, Admin of The STARS Forum. Co-Planner of Group Activities. STARS Liaison. Also Tactical Planner.


'''High Command''' 

''Second In Command/Acting Commander In Chief''- John Killah (aka [[User:The Cop|The Cop]]  [http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=265981 Profile]). Admin and Owner of the STARS Forum and STARS Wiki Maintainer. 'The Right Hand'. Intelligence Director and Head of Intelligence Reconnaissance Unit 12. Interm Diplomat.

''Third In Command''- Milley. Commander of Main forces. STARS Liaison Officer

''Co-Fourth In Command''- Leon Kennedy 454. Commander of Basic Training (Hellhound and Cerberus Cells).

''Co-Fourth In Command'' - Kewabara. Commander of Hunter Killer Squad. Also Applications Approver. Interm Diplomat.


'''High Ranking Members'''

''Forum Technical Advisor'' - Ohaeri Jules

''Tactical Advisor'' - Chris Hollis

''Tactical Advisor'' - Greg Melayne - '''''Recently Retired'''''

''Forum Admin'' - [[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]]

==Enemies==

Enemies of the S.T.A.R.S. 

''Notice-'' If you should come into contact with someone on this page, DO NOT attack or harm them in any way unless you are provoked. Until a state of open warfare is declared with our enemies, our rock-solid policy on PK'ing remains in effect.



*'''<s>[http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=1102144 A RAPE SPIDER]''' - apparently has a grudge against STARS members due to unlawfull assault from one of our members. Claims to be with us in his group area, but isn't.</s>




''- STARS Are Ordered NOT to shoot at any member of the [[Grayside Demons]] or Rowan Mayfair and his alts.''

==Everybody wants to be us!==

* Many people have been posing as S.T.A.R.S. members and PKing lately. Here is a list of people who are impersonating us currently, listed in alphabetical order:

:[http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=615182 Chris RedfieId] Attacked an Allied Group member. 
:[http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=698598 cameronv] killed our Russian applicant; On Waterside Ave. It's unclear if cameronv was a zombie at the time (communication is hard) but he's not S.T.A.R.S.
:[http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=557854 Jerick]--not exactly sure who this fellow is, but he is not a S.T.A.R.S. member, though he is listed on the Rogue's Gallery as a PKer.
:[http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=586708 Mr East] has been collecting 'bounties' as if we had hired him.
:[http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=599659 Psycho Vet] has "STARS Special Branch" in his group area, but does not have that position as there is no special branch.
:[http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=625997 Demon Warlord] proclaimed over STARS Frequency that 3 members of STARS were imposters and to KOS. This is false information, and instead, this target should be considered KOS ... no quarter given.


'''KOSAG: Kill On Site And Grief'''
:<s>[http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=1102144 A RAPE SPIDER] Has STARS in his group area, but is most certainly not one of us, as he is trying to PK some of us. Was upped to KOSAG on orders by Major General John Killah.</s> UPDATE: Reformed and now a member of SNAKEHOUND.--[[User:James Madley|James Madley]] 14:09, 22 September 2008 (BST)


If you were killed and the person who killed you is listed here, please let us know.{{User:Fanficbug/sig}}

Several PH also did this for a time, you'd recongnise them they speak Spanish. Oh and so are some members of the [[Predators]].--[[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]] 17:14, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

==Decorated Soldiers==

''These are the members and allies who deserve awards for the actions in the line of duty.''

'''We Ask Recipiants to please put them in your Wiki Profile'''


*'''Board of Leaders Badge''': Given to Members of our Board of Leaders.

Recipients: Serge, John Killah ([[User:The Cop|The Cop]]), [[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]], Ohaeri Jules, [[User:LeGrady|LeGrady]], Leon Kennedy 454, Kewabara1, [[Milley|Milley]] and Joe Biz


*'''S.T.A.R.S. Medal of Honor''': Awarded for going above and beyond the call of duty. 

Recipients: Pvt Strum, Wardog117, g4361, [[User:Stephen Wolfe|Stephen Wolfe]], Mushroom Blue, [[User:Pvt. Shicklegruber|Pvt. Shicklegruber]], Virus 002, Johnathan 117, Whisperblade, ez does it, Binney, Echo4, Serge


*'''STARS God Award''': The highest ranking a STARS member can recive. They are the foundation the STARS need. 

Recipients: John Killah ([[User:The Cop|The Cop]]), [[User:Chris Hollis|Chris Hollis]], [[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]], [[User:Mayor Fitting|Mayor Fitting]], G4361<-----'''This award is no longer given out'''--[[User:Mayor Fitting|Mayor Fitting]] 22:55, 10 November 2006 (UTC)


*'''Revival Award''': For risking life and limb to save a member.

Recipients: [[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]], Johnathan 117, John Killah ([[User:The Cop|The Cop]]), [[User:Chris Hollis|Chris Hollis]], Mushroom Blue


*'''Outstanding Service In Battle Award''': For exceeding the objectives in a given mission.

Recipients: Greg Melayne, Johnathan 117, ez does it, Serge


*'''Purple Heart Award''': For being wounded in the course of duty

Recipients: [[User:Chris Hollis|Chris Hollis]], Mushroom Blue, [[User:Stephen Wolfe|Stephen Wolfe]]


*'''STARS Intel Award''': Given to those who have given intel that has led to the kill or capture of a wanted criminal, or a group of oncoming foe zombies. 

Recipients: John 117, [[User:Pvt. Shicklegruber|Pvt. Shicklegruber]], Virus 002, Greg Melayne, Fireman Gumby, John Killah ([[User:The Cop|The Cop]]), Rebecca_chambers03


*'''STARS Bounty Hunter Award''': Given to those who have tracked down and hunted those on the STARS bounty list. 

Recipients: John Killah ([[User:The Cop|The Cop]]), Serge, Mayor Fitting, Binney, Joe Biz, [[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]], [[User:Synbiostael|SynbiosTael]], TheLeader


*'''Gold STARS Award''': Given to those who have shown that they are willing to give the time and dedication that the S.T.A.R.S. needs. 

Recipients: [[User:Chris Hollis|Chris Hollis]], G4361, [[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]], Mushroom Blue, John Killah ([[User:The Cop|The Cop]]), Greg Melayne, [[User:Pvt. Shicklegruber|Pvt. Shicklegruber]], Virus 002, Johnathan 117, Whisperblade, Mayor Fitting, Serge, iFRAG (Left STARS), ez does it (Retired)


*'''STARS Forum Top 10 Posters''': Given to those who have dedicated their time to strengthing their bonds within the team by posting alot.

Recipients: [[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]], [[User:Chris Hollis|Chris Hollis]], John Killah ([[User:The Cop|The Cop]]), Greg Melayne, [[User:Pvt. Shicklegruber|Pvt. Shicklegruber]], Kewabara1, iFRAG (Retired), ez does it (Retired), Serge, Joe Biz, Ohaeri Jules, Mayor Fitting (Left - Ally), [[Milley|Milley]] , [[User:James Madley|James Madley]], Leon Kennedy 454, TheLeader, [[User:Hakimaru|Hakimaru]], STARS Brute


*'''STARS Basic Training Medal''': Rewarded to those who either Command part of BT, or those who have gone beyond their mission statement and done extremely well.

Recipients: John Killah ([[User:The Cop|The Cop]]) - Commander, Leon Kennedy 454 - Commander, CptWesker, Yocum, Kewabara - Commander


*'''STARS Hunter Killers Medal''': Rewarded to the Commander of HK, or those who have done extremely well in any given mission.

Recipients: LeGrady - Commander, Kewabara - Commander

==STARS Awards (For The Official Forum)==

*'''The Forums Best Post''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/BestPost.gif
:Winner: Milley (2007)

*'''The Forums Favourite Board of Leaders Member''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/FavouriteBoLMember.gif
:Winner: John Killah (2007)

*'''The Forums Favourite Main Forces Member''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/FavouriteMFMember.gif
:Winner: Kewabara1 (2007)

*'''The Forums Favourite Overall Member''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/FavouriteOverallPerson.gif
:Winner: Greg Melayne (2007)

*'''The Forums Funniest Member''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/FunniestPoster.gif
:Winner: James Madley (2007)

*'''The Forums Most Likeable Basic Training Member''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/LikeableBTMember.gif
:Winner: Sephrin (2007)

*'''The John Killah Award for Excellence''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/TheJKAward-1.gif
:Winner: Oheari Jules (2007)

*'''The Best New Member of The Year''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/BestNewMember.gif
:Winner: Sephrin (2007)

*'''The Best Member of The Year''' - http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/BestMember.gif
:Winner: Milley (2007)

*'''Sergosity Award'''- http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z314/TheCop1/Sergosity.gif
:Winner: Kewabara1 (2007)

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==Special Tactics and Rescue Squad Hall Of Fame== 
* This is a place where the best of the best retired STARS can be honored for their accomplishments. 

1. 
*[[User:JD Ryerson|JD Ryerson]] [http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=56732 Profile]
- JD was one of the very first STARS members, and really got the group up off its feet. JD met the STARS after the devestating attacks in Wray Heights in late 2005, and introduced the world of Urban Dead to them. He is the one who made us an "offical group" and he saved our asses more than one time. ;) JD was second in the first annual Malton Ididarod, and he brought honnor the the STARS. We are sad to see him leave, but honnored to have had one of the best players Malton has ever seen.
:* Now JD has now come back after an extended leave. Aaaah! Attack of the oldbies! ^_^{{User:Fanficbug/sig}}

- JD's a bit inactive now - [[User:The Cop|The Cop]] [http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=265981 Profile] 10:51, 10th July 2007 (GMT)

2. 
*[[User:Aran Helix|Aran Helix]]
- One of the most intelligent, and useful soliders the STARS ever had. He was the main technician for the STARS and also was part of Stephen Wolfe's  elite soliders. He was always ready to follow orders, and was well respected among his peers. He committed suicide, after depression took its toll.

-After a long break, Aran has returned!--[[User:Mayor Fitting|Mayor Fitting]] 17:17, 7 October 2006 (BST)

-Aran is more of a sleeping Forum Watcher now - [[User:The Cop|The Cop]] [http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=265981 Profile] 21:45, 23 May 2007 (GMT)

3.
*[[User:Stephen Wolfe|Stephen Wolfe]]
- Founded the STARS. One of the best and most respected men in Southern Malton. Founded the STARS in December 2005, and attempted to set up a camp in Wyke Hills, after his first operation failed, the STARS settled in East Grayside, and the rest is history. Wolfe was powerful, and a amazing tactician, he led the STARS through the [[PH War]] even though it had many ups and downs, and he led the team through numerous zed attacks that rattled the team. Wolfe vanished sometime in May 2006 and left the STARS in the hands of [[User:Chris Hollis|Chris Hollis]] shorty after.

4.
*[[User:Chris Hollis|Chris Hollis]]
- A very charasmatic leader, he succeeded Stephen Wolfe as the leader of STARS. He led STARS through many of times, the biggest being the Forum Hijack by a BoL Member. However, he battled on and was, and still is a extremely well respected man both within Southern Malton and the group. He has had many acheivements and became the bigger man between PH and The Allies(might as well be called that seems though there were multiple group against them) by ending the war between them. However, he became bored or being leader and became bored of playing the game and held a Leadership Competition, and eventually left the group in the more then capable hands of Serge. He will always be remembered as one of STARS's Greatest Heros!
:* Chris Hollis is still around, looking over STARS, still a bit of an idiot :) [[User:The Cop|The Cop]] [http://www.urbandead.com/profile.cgi?id=265981 Profile]

5.
*[[User:Meinstorm|Meinstorm]]
- First thing you could say about Meinstorm, was he was very lazy. But despite that, he'd worked his way up to a very respectful position within the group. One of the first 10 People to Join STARS, He participated in many major battles that established the STARS that the group is today. Upon Chris Hollis's ascension to Commander, Meinstorm was given the title of Applications Review/Approver, as well as 3rd in Command. He remained with STARS for over two years, being one of the longest serving members that STARS has ever had. May he hold the honour, for he will always be remembered. He still remains an Admin on the groups Forum.

6.
*Greg Melayne
- Joined the same day as John Killah, they both irrevocably ended up in the same position as 2nd in Commands. Greg participated heavily in the PH Wars, helping G4361 co-ordinate many of the groups efforts. Upon Chris Hollis's acsension to Commander, Greg was given the position of Intel Manager and the Group Representative, and a place on the BoL, though no 'In Command' was given. Towards the end of his STARS BoL career, he was given the upgraded title of Intelligence Director, Co-Planner of Group Activities ... Not to mention finally gaining his own squad: Intelligence Reconnaissance Unit 12. Unfortunately, Greg was then deemed MIA, and retired from STARS. He remains a Tactical Advisor incase he ever returns.