Earletown Rangers

Earletown Rangers Main - Members - Allies & Enemies - Medals Earletown Rangers File:HiteiEarletown.jpg Abbreviation: ER Group Numbers: 7 Active Members Leadership: Taco2 and Ed Zeplin Goals: Defending Earletown, healing and reviving survivors, maintaining barricades and radio outposts. Recruitment Policy: See our Recruitment Policy Contact: Public Rangers Forum Private "Rangers Only" Forum Dulston Alliance This survivor group is a member of the Dulston Alliance. THIS IS AN HISTORICAL GROUP -- THIS PAGE IS NO LONGER UPDATED Earletown Rangers Abbreviation: ER Group Numbers: 5-6 Leadership: Taco2 Goals: Securing the Suburb of Earletown, healing and reviving allies, maintaining the surrounding barricades and radio posts Recruitment Policy: By invitation only Contact: http://rhvp.oniwabanshuu.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=5 RECRUITING OFFICE The Earletown Rangers are no longer recruiting. Motto Esprit de Corps, Esprit de Corpse Mission This small paramilitary group's mission is threefold: 1) Conduct recon patrols along the border and inside neighboring suburbs, 2) protect survivors currently living in Earletown, 3) Conduct long-range missions to gather rare supplies, such as radio transmitters. History When the incident took place in Malton, Suzy "Taco" Scopes was still a young girl. She quickly learned to hide and find resourceful ways to survive. One day while sleeping in thé attic of her grandfather "Zeke's" home she heard a terrible scratching and banging on the attic door. Knowing it wasn't a good idea, but having watched too many Scooby Doo cartoons, she cracked open the door. Horrified, she stumbled back and tumbled head over heels into a box of Christmas garland. There was Grandpa Zeke--his body half eaten, covered in grave mold and riddled with worms! She thought this would be the terrible end for her, but Zeke did not advance futher. He just pointed with a skeletal finger to an olive-drab footlocker in the corner of the attic and gently swayed. Even in death there was something still gracious about Granpapy Zeke. Suzy carefully stood back up and side-stepped over to the foot locker. On the top was stenciled in fading yellow paint, "Ssgt Scopes, US ARMY RANGERS." Opening the box, she discovered it was full of Grandpapy's WWII memorabilia. Her intent curiosity helped diminish the moans of the undead mobs mixed with the terrified screams of unfortunate survivors that filled the cold dark air outside. She found a rusting German MP-40, a .45 automatic, a moth-eaten garrison cap, and a bunch of black and white photos of Zeke as a young and courageous soldier. In a small box was half a dozen colorful medals. At the bottom of the box, rolled up in a tube, she found a "Ranger" patch and a copy of the "Ranger's Creed." Looking up she saw her rotted corpse of a grandfather beginning to turn back towards the stairs. She yelled, "Grandpa Zeke, wait!" Zeke stopped and turned, his hollowed eyeholes staring off into infinity. Suzy rose and walked over to the old dessicated corpse she had once loved. She carefully pinned the medals she had found in the footlocker to the torn remnants of his suit. Suddenly, she heard a sound, which could have only come from the depths of the zombified veterans forlorn soul, for he no longer had any semblance of a throat. The sound was an unmistakable..."HOO RAH!" As Grandpa Zeke's animated corpse jostled down the stairs and back into the street, the young girl knew that she must carry on. Since Nov. of 2009, the Earletown Rangers under the command of the resolute and unassuming girl with red hair, called "Taco," have been doing their best to organize Earletown and keep it safe for innocent survivors. Their training and dedication to the mission is so strong that even dead Rangers, affectionately known as 'Zekes' will fight for their comrades and their mission with the same unwavering loyalty and determination. After a year leading the Rangers, Lt. Suzy "Taco" Scopes, boarded a helicopter to rejoin her family outside of the infected zone. During her absence, the Rangers were led by Hiteikan. In October 2010, Suzy suddenly showed up again, willingingly coming back into the infected zone to rejoin her Rangers. Things had changed, however, and Suzy did not realize it. Hiteikan resented being pushed aside. The newer Rangers were not loyal to her and it came to a head when several of them refused to follow a direct order. As a result, the Rangers underwent a purge with most of its members leaving to join new squads. But, Suzy pushes on...because she knows that her purpose in Malton goes beyond a group of individuals. It's about making Malton safe and preparing for the next horde. And, it will arrive. Ranger Creed All Rangers are guided by the following rules: Remain Alive - Otherwise known as the "Golden Rule" - if you die, it takes a great deal of effort to revive you and other Rangers must be diverted from their missions. Always Follow Orders - Only act independently when you are forced to do so in order to follow the first and last Ranger rule. Never shall I fail my comrades - When assigned to act alone, report your position on the Ranger Log daily. Gallantly will I set an example for others to follow. My courtesy to superior offices, fellow Rangers and other survivors shall be remarked by all. Esprit de Corps/Esprit de Corpse. I shall complete my mission to the best of my ability, whether I be alive or undead. Remain Alive. Notable Operations and historic actions Operation Lightning Bug - (12 Nov.-12 Dec., 2009): Reclamation and Restoration of Zombra's Pub and the suburb of Earletown. This operation contributed considerably to confusing the remaining zed forces and permitted the suburb's resource buildings to remain unmolested long enough to recover. All those who participated in this operation are hereby awarded the "Firefly" campaign medal. Operation Candy Cane - (20-28 Dec.,2009): Began in Yagoton where the Rangers were conducting Long-Range operations for supplies. Concluded with a sweeping operation along 5 suburbs for a dramatic arrival in Earletown on the 27th of December whereby the Rangers restored both Claire Hospital, several factories, and reclaimed the Acourt Arms. All those who concluded this operation are hereby awarded the "Candy Cane" campaign medal. New Years' Eve Ambush, 2009 - Team was caught by a zed ambush at a hospital in Rhodenbank, Lt., and 1st and 3rd squads bought the farm. Roll Scáthach Platoon Platoon Commander Photo Dossier: On Duty File:Butterbar.jpg Lieutenant Taco2 Joined: 10 Nov. 2009 Decorations: File:Halfwhite.jpg Notes: Giddings, Bale, 7 Revive, 2 Ded Zed Platoon First Sergeant Photo Dossier - On Leave File:E8b.jpg Master Sergeant OAM Joined: 20 Nov. 2009 Decorations: Notes: JSMA for service in support of the RHVP in Rolt Heights Kills: 2 1st Recon Squad "Feuerkraft" This squad is dedicated to mobile combat and intel. These Rangers carry pistols, shotguns and as much extra ammo as possible. Photo Dossier: On Duty SQUAD File:E8a.jpg MSgt Maj Alan Schaefer Joined: 11 Dec. 2009 Decorations: Notes: K-9 Handler, Revives 1 File:E2ek9.jpg Recruit Joined: Decorations: Notes: Recruit Joined: Decorations: Notes: 2nd Engineering Squad "The Hellions" This squad is dedicated to engineering tasks, especially repairing and recading buildings under Ranger control. These Rangers are lightly armed, carrying only a single pistol and ammo. Their weapon of specialty is the flame thrower. They are well equipped with toolboxes, generators, crowbars and extra fuel. Photo Dossier: On Duty SQUAD File:E5e.jpg Sergeant Ed Zeplin Joined: 15 Nov. 2009 Decorations: Notes: 1 Revive Recruit Joined: Decorations: Notes: Recruit Joined: Decorations: Notes: 3rd Medcom Squad "Para curar" This squad is dedicated to combat medical support. These Rangers armed with only an ax, but are heavily supplied with FAKS (First Aid Kits). Photo Dossier: On Duty SQUAD File:E5e.jpg Corporal HiteiKan Joined: 11 Nov. 2009 Decorations: File:Halfwhite.jpg Notes: JSMA for service with the RHVP in Rolt Heights Recruit Joined: Decorations: Notes: Recruit Joined: Decorations: Notes: RANGER RESERVE The Reserves are for more casual players who may not be able to log on as often as required for more active missions. Reservists generally maintain safehouses, give radio messages and conduct short-distance patrols inside Earletown, rarely leaving the suburb. Members can request Reserve status at any time. Regulars who don't report into the Ranger Log for more than 2 weeks will automatically be transferred to the Reserves. Reservists who do not report in to the Ranger Log for more than 1 month will be purged from the Roll. Reserve Platoon Commander: Recruit Joined: Decorations: Notes: Color Codes: Gold = Ranger Commander, Green = Squad Leader, Black = Ranger operating autonomously, Blue = Reservist Earletown Rangers/Medals and Decorations Earletown Rangers/Rank Guide Allies Zombra's Pub Rolt Heights Vigilante Patrol Nemesisisses We don't got no stinkin' Nemesisisses... Policies Because of the Ranger Creed, we do not accept players dedicated to the philosophy of "Dual Nature."