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Team Battlehawk Commander: Zombiedodger Lieutenant Commander: Puppiemaster Origins Due to Anaconda's success in roaming operations and the rapidly increasing Fortress roster, the need for a second combat team was quickly becoming essential. In November 2005, LiquidBob was discovered to be the chosen one, the one that would create the second squad of The Fortress. Realizing his duty, he named 'team B' Battlehawk. But it wasn't until the Summer of 2006 that the Battleponies were summoned and the the whole of Malton learned to fear their thundering hooves... The Beginning When LiquidBob departed the Hawks after just a couple of weeks, it was left to the newly discovered Head of The Fortress, Jensonson, to pick up Battlehawk and lead his first command. Although Battlehawk was successful, it was not until the controversial appointment of Commander Swinky that the team's identity started to form. Jensonson had been hesitant to pick the popular Battlehawk as the next leader. Swinky wasn't the standard, by-the-book commander that The Fortress had come to expect. However the decision to appoint her was one of the best things to happen for The Fortress in its history. Swinky painted the Battlehawk's pink, coined them the 'Battleponies' and spurred them through original and quirky, comical operations that had never before been seen by Fortress eyes. Spawned by Swinky's enthusiasm came Legend after Legend; Shrimper, Jack Patient, Stark Senap - and they all continued the trend of good humoured, comical operations that now define this legendary battle team. Battlehawk was without doubt the greatest Fortress combat team for a breath-taking 18 months. Team Battlehawk Roster The BattleHawk Lifestyle Hawks believe there is much more to Urban Dead than strict AP utilization and reporting. A member of Battlehawk injects fun and humour into daily business, often along with casual in-game roleplay, whilst simultaneously taking the task of protecting Malton very seriously. They love going on important missions and making them fun and giving it a light-hearted attitude, roleplaying in game and chatting through various methods. This combination of fun and work is what has kept Battlehawk so successful for so long. Great Moments in History Apr 2006 - Swinky selected as Commander - An immediate change to Battlehawk. Pink is the colour. Ponies are the theme. Operations become fun. Chatting becomes fashionable. The Golden Age of Battlehawk begins. Jun 2007 - The Battlehawk 07 Chain Kill - The greatest chain kill of all time was an exhausting but exhilirating slaughter by just seven Legends. Jan 2008 -The Battle of Giddings Mall - The Hawks do their part to hold the mall against "The Second Big Bash" for a full month. Sept 2008 -Fortress Party 2008 - The Hawks repaired Ridleybank in preparation for the 5th of November and kept the RRF busy just in time for The Fortress Party 2008 2008 Operations Jul 08 - Operation: Summer Lovin -Recover Hildebrand Mall - CO: Brigadier Tommy Crowbar Jul 08 -Operation: Starvin' Marven -Joint Op with Anaconda to defend Marven Mall against the MoB - CO:Miss Elainious & Tommy Crowbar July 08 - Operation: Picnic Basket – “Anaconda and Battlehawk brought a basket of goodies to the NW and rescued Caiger." COs: Miss Elainious & Tommy Crowbar Jun 08 - Operation: Eagles Nest -Joint Op with Anaconda to reclaim Bale Mall and securing the Pitman Mansion - CO:Brigadier Tommy Crowbar June 08 - Operation: All Your Base -Reclaiming Fort Creedy from undead hands. - CO: Clint Clintstone (first) Brigadier Tommy Crowbar (later) Overview: The Battlehawks swept into the Nichols Mall area and keep it safe from the RRF. This operation was meant to be enjoyable and thus had many fun challenges to do on the side, such as a fashion show with kilts, along with a sporting goods award for killing zombies with sporting equipment. May 08 - Operation: Vacation - Holding Nichols Mall against the RRF- CO: Clint Clintstone Overview: The Battlehawks swept into the Nichols Mall area and keep it safe from the RRF. This operation was meant to be enjoyable and thus had many fun challenges to do on the side, such as a fashion show with kilts, along with a sporting goods award for killing zombies with sporting equipment. April 08 - Operation: Northface - It sure is cold up north - CO: Clint Clintstone Overview: In this dangerous world of organized hordes Malton has had a pole reversal. The formerly safe Northeast had become a very, very dangerous place and the formerly not so safe southwest was one of survivor's last refuges. They headed into the ruins to try to re-claim some of that forgotten safety the northeast once knew. Feb 08 - Operation: Royal Rumble -Holding back the RRF - CO: JavaElemental Overview: The first goal was to retake and secure the Went NT. The second goal, to assist the natives in getting back on their feet and retaking their mall. Unfortunately, despite her best efforts at organization and management of spare time, JavaElemental just could not devote the time and attention to the Hawks that this excellent team so richly deserves, and so she stepped down when this Op was over. Jan 08 - Operation: The Right Stuff - The Glorious Battle of Giddings Mall -CO: JavaElemental (Clint Clintstone acting) Overview: Went head on, once again, with the full force of the BigBash. This mission started out as a siege battle and ended up turning into a clean-up mission. First, they attempted to hold Morrish NT and Giddings Mall. After that the focus was on on cleaning up Fort Creedy and the rest of the suburb. Primary Objectives: Hold Morrish NT Hold Giddings Mall Help Clear Revive Queue Secondary Objectives: Re-capture Fort Creedy Stabilize Suburb Optional Objectives: Re-capture Morrish NT Re-capture Giddings Mall Testimonials "..Total Pwnage only the Battle Ponies could dish out..."- Virgil Lance "I love 'My Little Pwnies'" -Doran Breen "Awesome! I wanna be the " Death Pony " ! Wohooooooo!!!!"-Fiery Cross "...What a group of handsome devils! "-Kathryn Nozed "I don't like bologna. It is too mushy. Meat should not be mushy" -Former Commander Swinky "They always select the weirdest guys to command the Battleponies" -Commander Templarivs "The Hawks are the funniest singing combat team in Malton. We rock, we roll, we croon, we kill." -Zuton "There is no family like a Hawk family. Those who fly together, fight together." -Jay Gorman Leadership History CURRENT LEADER: Commander Kathryn Nozed: 08 Apr 2009- Kathryn is one of the best officers, and an essential part to Team Battlehawk. What does her team say about her? "our team's pretty pretty princess" ;-). Fun loving and easy to talk to. And also enjoys the occasional Dance Party RTS! Commander LiquidBob: 23 Nov 2005 - 15 Dec 2005 (23 days) Founder of the Battle Hawks. Even though only commander for a short time, he opened the door to changes that helped formed the team's identity. Commander Jensonson: 26 Dec 2005 - 22 Feb 2006 (59 days) His first time commanding, he was a by-the-books leader that brought the 'Hawks success. Commander Belakor: 22 Feb 2006 - 24 Apr 2006 (64 days) First Fortress Journeyman and long-time Commander of Team Battlehawk. Ex-Shadow Tracker, forum administrator and council member. Was honorably discharged after being diagnosed with dementia. Commander Swinky: 24 Apr 2006 - 20 Sep 2006 (149 days) Formed the identity of Battlehawk as Commander and changed the way Fortress operations were run forever. Commander Shrimper: 22 Sep 2006 - 8 Jan 2007 (108 days) Opinionated, intelligent and hysterical. Not many members can be defined in that way, but Shrimper is unique. Superb Elite member of Battlehawk before excelling as Commander of his team. Popular Councillor, Commander and friend. Commander Jack Patient: 8 Jan 2007 - 31 Jan 2007 (23 days) Highly intelligent and respected Veteran, Elite and Commander of Team Battlehawk. Sets the target for forum reporting and becoming more influential to the group by the day. Essential Council Member and reporter for the Hawks. In February 2008, sensationally became the second Fortress Four Commander Commander Vinnienfg: 3 Feb 2007 - 19 Apr 2007 (75 days) Was a Veteran Assault Officer and master reporter, who rose up the ranks to become Commander of the Hawks. Was MIA then miraculously reappeared in April 08. Commander Jack Patient: 19 Apr 2007 - 18 Jul 2007 (90 days) Commander Stark Senap: 18 Jul 2007 - 22 Nov 2007 (127 days) Stark Senap worked hard and rose rapidly through the ranks, becoming Lieutenant, Acting Commander and finally full CO of his beloved Team Battlehawk in summer 07. An engaging, fun-loving and whimsical character, he easily won Ocean's 99 and 100, and is still the highest ranking Head Hunter to this day. Already a Moderator, he was voted into the Fortress Council in October 2007, and was eventually elevated to Administrator status by the Head himself. After cracking the Pitman Enigma, and having helped to lead Team Battlehawk to its second straight "Best Combat Team" award at FP07 Commander JavaElemental: 22 Nov 2007 - 10 Mar 2008 (109 days) Joined as an excellent soldier with great tactical knowledge, and rose to serve as Commander of Team Battlehawk. Along the way her reports enriched our lives with witty, engaging RP, and elevated this simple browser based game to a level of (slightly crass) sophistication capable of rejuvenating the most weary and jaded players. Designed the Fortress T-Shirts! Awarded Fortress Finest at FP7. Fortress Councilor from October 2007 till her retirement. Hates: "Zombie attacks first thing in the morning." Commander Clint Clintstone: 10 Mar 2008 - 28 August 2008 (170 days) He had a stricter set of expectations than many previous Hawk Commanders but continued the trend of making operations fun and organised. An ambitious and active leader with strong plans and ambitions to improve the team, his leadership brought a bit more seriousness to the squad. Commander Templarivs: 05 Sept 2008 - 27 Mar 2009 (235 days) A beloved part of Team Battlehawk who was an expert at gathering tactical information from a variety of sources. A very friendly person that is fun to talk with.Battlehawk was incredibly saddened by his departure from CO due to real life issues, but he remains an essential part of the team and everyone really enjoys working with him.