The Fortress/Dark Watch

Home The Malton Incident Combat Teams Fortress Files Fortress News Join Today! ROSTER - ABOUT US - ALBUM - HISTORY - RECENT OPS - OP ARCHIVE - AWARDS - TESTIMONIALS TEAM ROSTER Commander: Jim McCloud (HL) Lieutenant: Aliahnnyah (CM) Sergeant: Sir Darin (HK) Vigilance Legend: --- Vigilance Overlord: Avatorous, Morrigana Havoc Lord: --- Havoc Knight: Dr. Sergio, Mercinus3 Campaign Master: piccon003 Campaign Warrior: Boocatbutterbee Chief Assault Officer: FearfulPinata Assault Officer: Arthiliax, Natalie Evens, Cat Burglar, Sache Batallion Ranger: Banokles Conflict Trooper: Raf van Duistermaat, kukuriku Deployment Soldier: --- Engagement Squaddie: --- Freedom Fighter: --- General Enforcement: --- File:Photo-May2011Grp1 S.gif You turn over the photo and see an almost illegible scribble which reads: Taken in May, 2011. From left to right and top to bottom: Fearful, Arthiliax, Becky, Smokey, Codeist, AjamesM, Torr, Coolbuddy, Piccon, Alia, Steef, Michael, Bob, Sergio, Bored, Jacob, Faustus, Boo, Woad, Oscar, Anne, Mindless, Ava, Ziggy, Arnie, Darin, Miejoe, Merc, Holy, Jim, Morri BROWSE THE DARK WATCH PHOTO ALBUM Who Are We? 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 Jim McCloud, this team is known for their good humour, deadly efficiency on the battle field and impressive individual careers. The leadership is fun, tactically sophisticated, supportive and prioritizes identifying individual member's strengths and learning styles and helping them to build a career they can enjoy and be proud of. How We Roll Dark Watch is a finely tuned, experienced combat squad with a proclivity towards jello shots and naked twister parties. Real Time Strike (RTS) sessions are held daily and attendance is highly encouraged. Our team is tight and communicates primarily via MSN Messenger with daily forum posts to maximize efficiency, coordination and vigilance. RTS are a crucial part of any combat team's effectiveness and here in Dark Watch we have several 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. Get your adrenaline pumping while saving the people of Malton. 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, Sir Darin’s Combat RTS. Load up your gun, grab some extra clips because we all know you will need them, and get ready to bring the rain down on those walking rotters. So blow zombies away on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the Combat RTS. 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 fun 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 won’t want to miss this. For those caffeine crazed folk and insomniacs, we have something special for you, Morrigana’s Night Owl RTS. Burn the midnight oil on the zombies’ head, tell some ghost stories around the campfire, use your guns to play laser tag with the zombies, or go Rambo on those hordes. So come on and join the Watchers as they slip through the dark to do what they do best, saving lives and kicking ass, every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our Commander <--!Morri's:Rainbow29.gif --> File:Jimcortus.gifApr 24 2012 to Present Day - Commander Jim McCloud Our History Welcome, stranger! Help yourself to the jello shots and make youself comfortable. *the barricades creak omniously* It sounds like we've a long night ahead of us. Hm? You want to know about my team's history? Well, let's see... Dark Watch was formed 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, NuAgeTechno settled on the mysterious and bone-chilling name, 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 formed again under the command of FireWarlord. 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 eight 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 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 nine straight months before stepping down. Ziptrickhead then rose to take her place as commander and Kevin Tarot was promoted to the position of Lieutenant. In November 2010, LT Kevin Tarot left Dark Watch to become a Drill Sergeant in Boot Camp. Three weeks later, after 443 days of command, Commander Ziptrickhead announced his intention to step down and join the general ranks of Dark Watch. In December 2010, upon promotion to the rank of the commander of Dark Watch, Morrigana named Jim McCloud her Lieutenant and Sir Darin her Sergeant. She then proceeded to lead Dark Watch for a whopping 503 days and also attained the title of Dark Watch Bartender, serving out not just the jello shots which Dark Watch is famous for but also a boundless enthusiasm and love for all her Dark Watch members. Morrigana stepped down in April 2012 due to time constraints and her capable Lieutenant, Jim McCloud, who had performed superbly as acting commander in her periods of absence, stepped up as commander and began his reign of *Jim whispers to the storyteller* ...terrrrrific management? The story continues... Former Commanders of Dark Watch 8 Jan '07 to 14 Feb '07 - Commander NuAgeTechno (37 days) 23 Feb '07 to 9 Apr '07 - Commander Studz (45 days) 19 Apr '07 to 15 May '07 - Commander Charlie Mon (25 days) 15 May '07 to 29 Jul '07 - Commander Tommy Crowbar (75 days) 13 Jan '08 to 3 Dec '08 - Commander FireWarlord (325 days) 11 Dec '08 to 4 Sept '09 - Commander Anne Tardew (266 days) 4 Sept '09 to 21 Nov '10 - Commander Ziptrickhead (443 days) 8 Dec '10 to 24 Apr '12 - Commander Morrigana (503 days) Recent Dark Watch Operations Image Unavaliable Image Unavaliable [Jan 8] Operation: The Search for Miejoe Dark Watch blitz through several suburbs and focus on repairing dark buildings while investigating the whereabouts of fellow Dark Watcher, Miejoe. CO: Morrigana [Feb 2] Operation: Hearts & Hotrods Dark Watch split into Team Pink and Team Red which will race each other over 7 suburbs making pit stops along the way. The first team to arrive at the ending point and have completed all of the objectives will be awarded with the prize of figuring out what super embarrassing, lovey-dovey message/graphic the loosing team must keep in their profiles and signatures for ONE WHOLE WEEK!! CO: Morrigana [Mar 16] Operation: Last Hurrah Dark Watch farewells Commander Morrigana in true Dark Watch style -- by partying hard and pissing off The Dead in Dunell Hills. CO: Morrigana BROWSE THE DARK WATCH OPERATION ARCHIVE The Dark Watch Awards What are The Dark Watch Awards? The Dark Watch Awards are a series of awards awarded at the end of January, April, July and October. The awards are to recognize the hard work and achievements of members of the team who go above and beyond the call of duty. 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, medic, engineer or scout. Additionally, the team also votes on the VIP for the quarter and the Commander chooses a recipient who he/she believes is worthy of the Dark Watch VIP status for their work, commitment, and loyalty to the team. Below are the recent recipients of The Dark Watch Awards for the quarter ending December 2011. File:Award - Angel M.jpg Boocatbutterbee BOOCATBUTTERBEE is truly the definition of an Angel. She swoops in when you least expect it and offers her help and assistance. I'm not quite sure where she keeps all those FAK's and Syringes, maybe in her magical Angel bag that she carries around with her. So Boocatbutterbee, for all your Angelic efforts you are this quarters ANGEL FROM ABOVE! Congratulations Boo!! Jim says, "You did the most healing, congrats!!" Anne Tardew ANNE TARDEW has been apart of Dark Watch for a long time, but recently she has been around more than usual and I know that I am not alone in being glad for her return. Especially during this last Operation: We're Watching she was quite essential in a lot of RTS and especially during the siege. When Jim and I were going over who was receiving which award this quarter, Anne was the unanimous decision for this award. Anne has probably repaired more buildings in Ridley than anyone else during this last OP and even put herself into a repair coma so we could get one more building during an RTS. Thank you for your sacrifice Anne, and congratulations!! Jim says, "You did the smallest big repair ever, congrats!" File:Award - Handyman M.jpg File:Award - William M.jpg Fearful Pinata FEARFUL PINATA always seems to be ready with to shoot and I quote "already dead things." He is a master at taking down zeds in a blaze of bullets and his skills as a soldier were definitely shown during Operation: We're Watching. At one point there was a breach in the NT and Fearful was there to clear those zeds, making it possible for us to hold the NT for another few days afterwards. For your remarkable abilities as a zombie hunter I congratulate with the William Tell Award! Huzzah! Jim says, "Thanks for killing all those dead things, congrats!" Natalie Evens NATALIE EVENS is constantly showing to the team what a HERO she really is. There wasn't one moment in particular that made Natalie stand out for this award, but it was a variety of moments that made her the clear choice for this quarter's hero. Congratulations Natalie on all your hard work and keeping us safe everyday. Jim says, "You're a real hero, congrats!" File:Award - Hero M.jpg File:Award - Vigilance M.jpg Banokles, Cat Burglar & Dr Sergio BANOKLES, CAT BURGLAR & DR SERGIO have been extremely vigilant this quarter! We are not counting those who died in the siege, as that was the cause of PK'ers who forced the cades to go down and as such let the zeds inside. Other than that, these three have not died at all during the last three months showing what role models they are for the rest of the team, and The Fortress on how to stay alive day to day. I expect great things from all three of them in the Vigilance Challenge. Congratulations Banokles, Cat Burglar & Dr Sergio! Jim says, "You didn't die. Well done!" Sache SACHE is absolutely amazing, brilliant and fun. Everyday I am so glad to have Sache on our team and I don't think that people give her enough credit for everything she does. However, the fact that she received the second most amount of votes for the Team Choice VIP reassured myself that Sache indeed was the right choice for the this quarter's Commander's Choice VIP. Sache is truly one of a kind and without her our team would definitely be hindered. Did you know that Sache was keeping watch on the cades, barricading and killing zeds all while on her phone since due to prior obligations she couldn't be at home? That kind of dedication is rarely seen and it is the little things like that which I appreciate more than I show or say. Not to mention, you should SEE the work Sache has done on the wiki page. When it is released your mind is going to explode - I know mine did as she has been showing me the changes. They are fanfreakintastic. Sache, thank you, thank you, thank you. I really can't praise you enough and I hope you realize how much I love having you a part of this team. Jim says, "Whoever Morri chose, you really deserve it! Kudos!" File:Award - VIP CO M.jpg File:Award - DWVIP M.jpg Cat Burglar CAT BURGLAR was the overwhelming winner this quarter. 3/4ths of you voted for Cat as the Team VIP and it is no surprise to anyone why you were the clear winner. You are constantly working hard to better the team, either through RTS, or your graphics or generally helping out when needed. Many people noted that your participating in the recent siege in Blackmore was borderline LEGENDARY. I don't think you slept for more than an hour or two for five days straight. Clearly you are an asset to this team and everyone knows it. Congratulations Cat on being this quarters VIP! Jim says, "You got the most votes, nice one!" The Hall of Fame ziptrickhead Aliahnnyah Dr Sergio Boocatbutterbee Bob Boberton Mercinus3 Aliahnnyah Anne Tardew John Alcar Oscar Raines Faustus C S Felix Fearful Pinata Sgt Lenimen Woadraidr Coolbuddyabhinav Chuck Strahovski Natalie Evens Miejoe Banokles Cat Burglar Dr Sergio Morrigana Dr. Sergio Jim McCloud Sache Anne Tardew Bob Boberton Morrigana Miejoe Piccon Miejoe Cat Burglar 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 we're 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 is insaaaaaane!!!" *runs away screaming and flapping her straitjacket sleeves* -- kukuriku