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The Team - About Us - History - Awards - Operations - Gallery - Interested - Leadership Team Dark Watch Commander: ziptrickhead (HL) Lieutenant: Kevin Tarot (CAO) Havoc Lord: Anne Tardew Havoc Knight: --- Campaign Master: Morrigana Campaign Warrior: --- Chief Assault Officer: Jacob VonNaasz Assault Officer: Charles Thommas, Mindlessidiots, Faustus C S Felix, Dr Sergio Batallion Ranger: Pokeblink, Fayruz, Dr. Goodchild, Woadraidr Conflict Trooper: Jim McCloud, Mercinus3, Sir Darin, Boocatbutterbee, Ed Flayer Deployment Soldier: Julius Lars Engagement Squaddie: --- Freedom Fighter: --- General Enforcement: --- Walk of Fame - Former Dark Watch Members Lieutenant Dedun(CW) SmokeyDawn (DS) Perrin the Wolf (HK) Tycoonbosh (AO) Chakurakid (AO) Daniel181 (HK) Commander Warlord (AKA FireWarlord) (HL) Lieutenant Brian Flynn (AO) Larinthian (AO) Oryx Clarke (ES) AvaroMesa19 (GE) XxXLegendXxX (GE) SuperSteef (DS) arnie small (CAO) Michael Markus (AO) PrepH (HK) NEVCE (ES) John Alcar (CAO) Georgus Filafonte (AO) Sgt Lenimen (CAO) Private Mendoza (CAO) Bored01 (CAO) Zeke Nafien (BR) Carroot (DS) Kanx (DS) Crynosis (DS) Joey Raven (ES) Bob Boberton (HK) Holy Pac_Man (AO) The Dark Watch Motto Dark Watch - About The Team Dark Watch is comprised mostly of battle-hardened warriors with a few relatively recent graduates. As such, it is an ideal learning environment in which tactical details and strategies are actively reviewed and discussed. Led by Commander Ziptrickhead since September 2009, this team is known for their good humor, deadly efficiency on the battle field and impressive individual careers. The leadership is fun, tactically sophisticated, and supportive. Identifying individual member's strengths and learning styles and helping them to build a career they can enjoy and be proud of is a priority. Dark Watch - A Complete History Dark Watch was originally opened in January 2007. Dark Watch's first Commander, NuAgeTechno, was a recruit that Jensonson had originally signed up from the streets. After sifting through a host of squad name options created by Fortress members NuAge settled on the mysterious and bone-chilling name of Dark Watch. Unfortunately the first few months of Dark Watch were rocky. They lost commander after commander, and without the dedicated leadership they required Dark Watch was dissolved in July 2007. Following this, Dark Watch members were reassigned to other units within The Fortress, and many in The Fortress assumed the team would never rise the glory envisioned by those first loyal members. Unexepectedly, less than six months later, Dark Watch rose again like a Phoenix. With the passion of its former members burning bright, and the substantial talent of several new recruits, Dark Watch was re-opened under the command of FireWarlord. Soon after a talented young soldier by the name of Dedun was named as Lieutenant and helped Commander Warlord organize and get the team back on their feet. Regrettably, after a messy and unfortunate zombie accident in April of 2008, Dedun was forced to retire and a recently transferred member, Anne Tardew, was named as the next Lieutenant. Commander Warlord and Lieutenant Tardew led the team to their established greatness over the next 8 months. Together, with their outstanding team they completed some fantastic feats, such as fighting back The Dead and a two month siege at Caiger Mall. In December 2008, Warlord stepped down after an epic 325 days as commander. Soon after, Anne Tardew was named Commander of Dark Watch and Morrigana was named as her Lieutenant. The team has continued to thrive under their leadership. Anne Tardew ran the team for 9 straight months before stepping down. Ziptrick head them rose to take her place and Kevin Tarot was promoted to the position of Lieutenant. Is this end of the history of Dark Watch? Not at all. Check back as the story continues... The Dark Watch Awards What are The Dark Watch Awards? The Dark Watch Awards are a series of awards given at the conclusion of special operations to reward the fantastic and hardworking people we have on the team. Each award has a different set of criteria to qualify an individual for the award. The awards are varied to reward those who choose different careers, whether it be infantry, healing, engineering or any other. The one exception is The Team Choice Award which is voted on at the conclusion of the operation by the entire team. Below are the recent recipients of The Dark Watch Awards for Operation: Veni Vidi Vici. File:Angel Award.jpg Faustus C S Felix Faustus C S Felix, whenever any of us saw our lives flash before our eyes, you were right there with a Pick-Me-Up to get us back on our feet and on our way. So thanks Faustus C S Felix, you really deserved this one. File:Handyman.jpg ziptrickhead Our Co, ziptrickhead, has proved himself to be a master of building repairs; a case made obvious by his achievement of repairing 3 buildings with one day's AP by himself! File:William Award.jpg Anne Tardew, Woadraidr, Sir Darin There was not 1 but 3 winners of this award. It appears that here in Dark Watch zombie slaughtering is a passion held dear to many members of the team, most notably Anne Tardew, Woadraidr, Sir Darin. Way to go Guys...and Gal! Kevin Tarot When our CO disappeared to for 4 days, our reliable Lieutenant, Kevin Tarot, held the team together and allowed us to not only persevere, but thrive in the time without our great CO, and without even a hint of chaos or disorder. For this he more than deserves the title of Hero of the Day, I tip my hat to you LT. File:VIP.jpg Undecided The team has not yet chosen a winner of this award File:VIP CO.jpg Sir Darin Sir Darin, rose like a Shining Star amond the Dark Watch ranks. He not only achieved the highest overall score of 888 points; but also tied our CO zip for the most Cades of 15; claimed the most Newspaper Slaps (of enemies) for 11; and squeezed into a 3 way tie with Anne Tardew and Woadraidr for most kills of 5. Keep it up, this is what saves lives and 'burbs. Dark Watch - Operations Famous Dark Watch Operations Coming Soon! 10 Most Recent Dark Watch Operations File:TAR-Malton.jpg Operation: Amazing Race - Malton Edition Operation Amazing Race: Malton Edition was a different type of op. Gathering intel about The Fortress and Malton was the aim of this game, and of course to stay ahead of the competition! The lead was taken early by Zeke Nafien, but Bob was right behind him. Georgus and Carroot took the middle of the pack, with Codeist and Jacob trailing behind. Bob crossed the finish line in Shackleville first after a remarkable journey through 28 suburbs, tasks in 11 of those suburb all in only 11 days! Look for the full story on TFN coming soon! Operation: Pole Dance Dark Watch headed to West Grayside to intercept the Mall Tour's attack on Pole Mall. Dark Watch with the aide of the other survivors in the area were able to hold the mall for an outstanding 8 DAYS! The survivors in West Grayside are brave folks, and with the our help were able to make the burb bright and shining within just a few days. With such bravery and resistence, the Mall Tour slowly shuffled their way out of West Grayside with their tails between their legs. Operation: Macbeth Summary of glorious victory coming soon File:Ghost-heights.jpg Operation: Ghost Heights Dark Watch travels to Lerwill Heights to help repair the buildings, and bring survivors into the area again. Expecting a ghost town, Dark Watch finds a well invaded suburb. Hardcore zombies plaguing the team at every turn, it was a rough battle that ends with River Tactics after Dark Watch holds the burb for three weeks. File:Gemini.jpg Operation: Gemini Dark Watch enters the twin suburbs - South and North Blythville to help the DEM, Malton College of Medicine and Team Battlehawk in what proves to be an uphill battle for the zeds to advance on Marven Mall. After replenishing badly depleted resources in Marven and Thompson malls and exchanging control of Preston NT on several occassions, Dark Watch had helped keep the MoB at bay as additional survivor support arrived. One week after arriving, the twin 'burbs were well lit and humming with survivor activity. Dark Watch moved on to address a greater need in the north. File:Gem.png Operation: Hidden Gem Dark Watch enters the most neglected 'burb in Malton -- Crooketon. Expecting to find a ghost town, they instead find a horde ready to fight. Working with other survivor groups and allies such as The Randoms, Breach of Peace, 404: Barrah Not Found and the DEM, Dark Watch restored the 'burb to survivor hands. Planned and coordinated by Commander Tardew, the operation ended with a massive assault on the Merson NT and surrounding TRBs in the NO GUTS, NO GLORY party which held the NT for 48 hours against aggressive, coordinated zombie assaults. Read the whole story here: [link coming soon!] File:Santaville.png Operation: Santaville As zombies threatened the Christmas present supply in Santlerville, Team Dark Watch responded with (jingle) bells on. We swept in, powered the local hospital and NT then retook Dowdney Mall when it fell to the feral horde. We did some last minute Christmas shopping and maintained the mall for 4 days before moving onto Christmas celebrations elsewhere. Commander Tardew even roasted a zed over an open flame for that old-fashioned, Christmasy feeling. Good times! File:Blackfriday.png Operation: Black Friday Led by Commander Warlord, Dark Watch moves into Roftwood and retakes Hildebrand Mall from a small contingent of zombies. Soon, more zombies move in and Hildebrand falls to a growing horde of feral undead. Working with Quartly Study group and the Kilt Store, Dark Watch reclaims the mall but is unable to hold it against constant zombie assaults. With no viable resource points functioning and the mall in zombie hands, Dark Watch struggled with supply shortages and increasing casulaties while making efforts to secure the surrounding infrastructure. By November 18th, Commander Warlord ordered a tactical fall back to Giddings Mall to restock supplies. While there a call from one of our own Fortresses came and the Watch joined what would develop into a huge Fortress wide operation to reclaim Malton from the zombie presence that had come to dominate city. Roftwood was among several 'burbs ultimately recaptured by The Fortress. File:Judge.png Operation: Here Comes The Judge 12-day reclamation effort of Judgewood File:C3op.png Operation: C3 Salvation Caiger Mall was in zombie hands for nigh a year when the DHPD came in and forcibly removed the rotting undead from the mall. Dark Watch was called in to secure the suburb of Dunnell Hills before participating in the epic siege of Caiger that lasted from early September to late October of 2008. Despite constant breaches in the barricades, Dark Watch stood strong. With the dedication of the team, allies were called in, including The Fortress combat teams, Battlehawk and Cold Cell. With this extra help, it made it possible to hold the local NT and surrounding buildings in addition to the mall. This famous siege had survivors flocking from all corners of Malton to repopulate the suburbs of Chudleyton and Darvall Heights. Read the full story here: [link coming soon!] Dark Watch Photo Gallery This picture was taken for the annual Fortress Anniversary Party in 2008. From left to right: Brian Flynn, Larinthian, Michael Markus, Morrigana, bored01, Bob Boberton, Anne Tardew, Warlord, PrepH, Sgt Lenimen, Jacob VonNaasz, Daniel181, ziptrickhead, chakurakid This photograph was taken during the epic battle that was Operation CS: Salvation in and around Caiger Mall. Dark Watch - So You Want To Join? TOP TEN REASONS YOU WILL LOVE THE DARK SIDE 10. Now with 30% more Vitamin C! 9. Pyrotechnics expert, Bob Boberton satisfies your daily recommended conflagration allowance. 8. Two Words: Jello Shots! 7. AMMO WEDNESDAY!!! 6. Sometimes Commander Tardew sleeps in the nude 5. Challenging, tactical operations 4. Frequent precision real-time strikes 3. Dark Watch Awards for achievements in the battlefield 2. Close camaraderie 1. Opportunities to develop tactical expertise, leadership and style The Identity, Style and Expectations of Dark Watch Members: Dark Watch has become known as a finely tuned, experienced combat squad with a proclivity towards jello shots and naked twister parties. We employ regular Real Time Strikes which certainly contribute to our efficiency and success but are not a requirement for individuals to excel. Superior organization and tactical leadership has created an outstanding record of success as Dark Watch has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to accomplish tasks previously thought possible only by much larger squads. The team is tight and communicates primarily via MSN Messenger, but daily forum posts are expected to maximize efficiency, coordination and vigilance. How We Roll As I am sure you know, RTS’s, or Real Time Strikes, are a crucial part of any combat teams day to day activity and here in Dark Watch we have a few for you to choose from. Got a thing for needles? Love the thrill of rushing to the aid of a bleeding victim? Then maybe Jim McCloud’s Medical Spearhead RTS is just for you. Join in spearheading medicine from Monday through Friday. Syringes not really your style? Do you have more of an Itchy trigger finger? Like, an extremely itchy trigger finger? Then do we have something for you, we have not one but two for you to choose from. Kevin Tarot’s Early Combat RTS, for those morning birds and caffeine crazed folk, and Ziptrickhead’s Late Combat RTS, for those of us who function better at night or those of us who are insomniacs, you know who you are. So blow zombies away from Monday through Friday for either of the two Combat RTS’s. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “But this is just the weekdays, isn’t there anything over the weekend?” Well you’re in luck, because we know that everybody wants a little fun over their weekends and what is more than gunning down a bunch of zeds then downing some jello-shots to celebrate. Then try out The Weekend Worst RTS, we are the best at being the Worst nightmare for a Weekend party going zed. Come join us on Saturdays for a party that will truly rock your brains out, you don’t want to miss this. Testimonials Having been in Dark Watch for over a year, I can say that it has been and still is a great time. My first Combat Team, I really can't see myself anywhere else. With a great CO and Lt, operations go smoothly. There are almost daily real time strikes to keep the team together and make operations more efficient. It may be all business during the RTs, but there's always time for fun afterwards. Don't let the mini parties fool you; Dark Watch knows how to get some serious work done!-- ziptrickhead Dark Watch - The best Combat Team in all of the Fortress. I have learned so much. Especially the importance of knowing which suburb you're in, and to always to have an EP. The leadership in DW is exceptional, Commander Tardew is one of the best ever. It's also one of the most tight knit groups and is one of the most comic also. Our RT sessions are never dull. And as for whopage, we're the best. We're not the biggest CT, but we are the most efficient. Oh and were the best at lighting Malton. Being the head engineer, I can take some credit, but most of it goes to the other DW engineers and our scouts telling us what NT's or PDs need power. All in all, I can't say I have seen a better CT. --Jacob VonNaasz I've been in Dark Watch since only a month after it reopened at the start of 2008, and let me tell you, after a whole year of working with the squad, I'm already missing it after ten days on vacation (ABA holiday!). Anne's been more than just a Commander or Lieutenant for most of us; she's been the heart of our team, always present to say hello and always leading the charge in RTs. Over the course of '08 we grew to be the largest team in the Fortress (for however brief a time) and we still pack a solid punch wherever we choose to deliver it. Watch your back, zeds, the Watch might be in town... --Bob Boberton Dark Watch - Current Leadership File:FFinest.png Commander Ziptrickhead: September 4, 2009 - Present Commander ziptrickhead (Havoc Lord) is an impressive member of both the Fortress of Dark Watch. He was awarded with the Fortress Finest Award in 2009 and has earned an amazing 4 stars on the Who's Who of The Fortress. He also is one of the few to have conquered the Pitman Enigma. In 2010, he was re-elected to the Fortress Council. He graduated Boot Camp February 5 2008 and was assigned to Dark Watch as a General Enforcement. Zip’s hard work and determination allowed him to swiftly rise in ranks and prestige in the Fortress. Within a year of being assigned to Dark Watch he had already gained the rank of Campaign Master and had become a Forum Moderator. He was elected to the Fortress Council a few months before becoming Commander of Dark Watch. Zip leads the team with deadly efficiency using a superb tactic nicknamed by his squad as “The Ziptrick Method”. He also has a unique way of coming up with Operation names that surprise his team. He is a solid leader, who is skilled at meeting the demands of his position while still finds time to occasionally party with his team. Dark Watch - Past Leadership Commander NuAgeTechno - 8 Jan - 14 Feb 2007 (37 days) Commander Studz - 23 Feb - 9 Apr 2007 (45 days) Commander Charlie Mon - 19 Apr - 15 May 2007 (25 days) Commander Tommy Crowbar - 15 May 2007 - 29 Jul 2007 (75 days) Commander FireWarlord - 13 Jan 2008 - 3 Dec 2008 (325 days) Commander Anne Tardew - 11 Dec 2008 - 4 Sept 2009 (266 days)