The Fortress/Anaconda
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Current structure of Anaconda
Awards: Anaconda: The Original Fortress Combat Team
Nickname - The Condas
When Fortress Four - the original Fortress - was finally secured in September 2005, The Ears organised a roaming squad to explore the nearby suburbs and report back its findings. He didn't realise at the time that this brave squad of vigilant crusaders, including legends Jensonson, Fet, Fishel and LePaige, and led by Bensonson, would form the initial Anaconda combat team. Three years later and the team is unrecognisable from its humble early days. Anaconda, named for being team 'A' of The Fortress, is a considerable force to be reckoned with. The History of Anaconda Commander Bensonson led the Condas for a remarkable 78 days before it was finally revealed that Jensonson - his older brother - was in fact the mysterious force behind The Fortress itself. Then, as Battlehawk and Cold Cell were launched, Commander and Fortress Legend DeathAxe took up the reigns and led them for a tremendous 140 days. DeathAxe set the standard for the group - he was solid, consistant and demanded regular activity and reporting - Condas played things by the book - and in many ways they wrote the book. Reporting styles, group tactics, teamwork and many other innovations were developed by Anaconda. Jensonson and Danny Lee led the Condas solidly for many more months and the squad was set with rigid discipline and procedures - ready for the innovation of Legend, Tommy Crowbar. The 400+ day reign of Commander Crowbar pushed Anaconda to new heights as he built the Team to lead the way in Fortress combat work in Malton. Crowbar’s LT, Miss Elainious, rose to command the team next, and was one of the most loved and respected leaders of all time. After leading Anaconda to a Best Team of 2008 award, Miss E felt it was time to step down, and handed the reins to Charlie mon, a Havoc Lord with plenty of command experience. Under Commander Charlie, Anaconda helped Malton’s survivors regain their confidence after a dark and difficult time in the city. This true leader nobly resigned when he could no longer commit the time he felt his team deserved. To fill his place Lucy Daniels, a truly remarkable Fortress Legend in the making, took command of Anaconda. With high expectations and a great leadership the Condas were once more ruling over Malton: they donned their detective caps to solve a baffling mystery, played hide 'n seek and killed 24 zeds during 21 hours at their Summer Chain Kill. In the Judge Crusades, the Condas stood out above all the others with a perfectly orchestrated operation. The spectacular Commander Lucy Daniels finally stepped aside (after a record-breaking run of 531 days) and Puppiemaster comfortably filled the void, organising the Warlord Games.
Commander Puppiemaster - Young and passionate Commander with a deep sense of pride for his team. Commander Puppiemaster ensures that Anaconda exploits every AP in order to gain the advantage, especially when outnumbered. Frequently organizes real-time strikes with MSN coordination. Expects exceptional results, but likes to see the troops having fun above anything else.
Other Legends: Fallout10mm, Mondie, Necrotic Hunter
2010 Operations
The entire city was looking pretty good, so Team Anaconda grabbed some newspapers and played a little Hide and Seek in Central Malton! With many giggles, the rest of the Condas ran away from the Seekers and dug into their best hiding spots. Soon after the cry, "Ready or not, here I come!", the newspaper slapping began! Many real-time slaps were issued, and somehow, triple-slaps and toolboxes got introduced into the fray. Suddenly, the Condas found the best target of them all: Miss Elainious was hiding in Ridleybank! Hiders and Seekers alike descended upon Miss E, newspapers a-slappin' like crazy. She exacted her revenge by taking a bite out of Lucy. In the end, everyone was laughing, covered in newsprint.
Verdict: Success! Team Anaconda originally had intended only to operate in the suburb of East Becktown but one suburb proved to be too little for Anaconda, the operation was gradually increased to include West Becktown and Darvall Heights. The participants competed against each other to see who could get the most points in specific categories, which resulted in amazing feats of zombie killing, ruin excavation, blood stopping and necromancy. The Final Scores: KILLS: Beats, Spec - 11 REVIVES: Tiago -13 CADES: Spec - 64 REPAIRS: Wes - 77 HEALS: Poet - 45 DEATHS: Morran, Telentis - 1 RANDOM: Flare Kill (Puppie - 1), Generators Saved (Igor - 1), Newspaper Slaps (Lucy - 2), Beer Consumed (Tiago, Squrriels, Den, Beats - ???), Wine Consumed (Poet - 1)
Verdict: Stalemate. On February 3rd Team Anaconda moved into South Blythville in hopes of slowing down the MOB so that Civilians could be evacuated from Locketside, for those who don't know, the MOB (also know as The Militant order of Barhah) is one of the largest Zombie groups in Malton at the moment. Well they would have to out number us 3 to 1 for it to be even a fair fight. However Anaconda pulled through reviving many lost souls and saving the lives of dozens of civilians. Eventually the Team decided to pull out after the civilians were safely away and nothing more could be done for the buildings. When the Mob moved on all they found were empty buildings.
Team Anaconda received a distress call from the citizens of Lockettside and Ruddlebank, but a page of their request was unreadable! By completing certain tasks around the suburb, the Condas were able to collect clues and piece together the final task. The four Condas who solved the mystery were: 1. Tiago Ferreira Tiago only beat out Duncan by 4 minutes!! Congrats to everyone on a mystery solved and a mission well-done!
The Commanders of Anaconda
Having fullfiled incredible 76 weeks as Commander of Anaconda, Lucy had as an habit to compose well written operations which are tactically sound, well researched and have a professional polish. Lucy outstanding work as a Commander helped her collect the FAFTA for Commander of the year during the FP09 celebrations, continuing a legacy of Anaconda Commanders receiving this nod from their peers. This inspirational Anaconda Legend has been innovative with her extensive work on operations such as Operation Grand Prix, Operation Medics and Meatshields and Operation Sherlock Holmes. Lucy is a wiki artist who has been influential in motivating the group by holding a wiki beautification contest and has improved the forum with the implementation of "Conda Chat" a forum chat that is embedded in Anaconda forums accessible only to that team. Lucy worked hard at ensuring her team was satisfied by asking them with surveys to get their feedback. Lucy is a truly remarkable Fortress Legend in the making and she shows no sign of slowing down. In March of 2010 Lucy received the second highest rank in The Fortress and was selected to be a Forum Moderator in 2010. Stepped down as CO of Anaconda after a record breaking run. Awards:
Best Commander of 2009:
Coming in with over 220 commanding days under his belt, Charlie mon once again heeded the call of duty when Anaconda needed a new leader. It was his fourth stint at the Commander position, indeed a Fortress record: having also led Cold Cell, Fortress Four, and Dark Watch before deciding to pick up the place by zombie kicking with Team Anaconda, he amazingly became Commander of the team on Nov '08. Anaconda fought bravely under Commander Charlie, prevailing in Operation: Vigilant Fortress and returning the lost hope to the survivors of Malton. Each new operation was an adventure and Commander Charlie had every aspect under his full control. He led the team for 79 days but, like a true leader, nobly resigned when he could no longer commit the time he felt his team deserved. Luckily for Anaconda, Charlie agreed to stay and to continue serving as a veteran Havoc Lord.
This brilliant young woman spent an amazing 167 days as the exceptional Commander of Team Anaconda. During this time she led the team to a win of Best Team of 2008 and Best Commander of 2008. Elaine moved quickly through boot camp and made her mark upon the unsuspecting organization with humor and fun loving antics. Not only was she successful within her own battle group at raising the level of fun but also within the tavern. Bright, witty, beautiful and clever she has on more than one occasion left us laughing not only at our own cost but often at hers as well. Her borderline insubordinate pranks are a plague and a blessing at the same time to any who may have the privilege to be her supervisor. Vigilance Overlord Miss Elainious is also a Forum Administrator, "Boom" Station Manager, was elected Councillor in October 2007 and again in November 2008, an exceptional real time operational coordinator, an Ambassador and loyal member. A Fortress Legend, her influence continues to have its impact on us daily. Awards:
Best Team of 2008:
A dazzling career as he blitzed through Boot Camp and then became an excellent Anaconda combat squad member before rising quickly to the top and becoming Commander of not one but two teams simultaneously earning the title of Fortress Legend. Clear mission briefings filled with tactical wealth and contingency plans, seamless operations utilizing his full staff to the maximum potential, introducing RT coordination and unprecedented alliances with other survivor groups. Crowbar is currently the Fortress Brigadier and Forum Administrator. His operations made change in Malton and he made Team Anaconda a force to be reckoned with. Team Anaconda has produced 3 Councillors, at least 4 commanders and countless Moderators among many other legends under the command of Tommy Crowbar. Described by The Head himself as the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. Awards:
All Time Greatest Commander:
Havoc Knight, Ex Lt and Commander of Team Anaconda following a long and illustrious career in the ranks. Famous for winning the most awkward moment FAFTA Award at the Fortress Party for a sneaky pic we have of him in a dress. Owner of 14/15 ABAs, Ambassador, Forum Moderator and loyal Member of the Council. The 2007 Lord of War escaped Malton late the same year but recently returned to Anaconda to "kick some zombie butt, Conda style!".
Ambitious and dedicated personality that attempted to build his own group before settling into a Fortress career and ultimately becoming Commander of Team Anaconda. Energetic two-time Council Member, Fortress Finest, Ambassador of FANNY and Former Chief Editor and creator of The Fortress News. After retiring briefly Danny Lee is a respected member of the Combat Veterans and is busy chronicling the experiences of Fortress survivors in Malton.
Opinionated, intelligent and hysterical, enthusiastic and active. Not many members can be defined in that way, but Shrimper is unique. Superb Elite member of Battlehawk before excelling as Commander of Anaconda. Popular Councillor, Commander and friend. Became the first Fortress Two Commander in Jan 07. His offbeat comments and sharp wit as well as his insightful input has made him one of the most beloved of Fotress members. Commander, Councillor and Colonel, a modern Fortress Legend.
Founder and Head of The Fortress. With the help of his original Shadows, and then essentially a group of newly enlisted members, molded the faction into the shape it is in today. It's J's commitment and eye for perfection that makes anything he touches look golden and the amount of time and effort he puts into his creations, for our enjoyment, was supreme. His sense of fair play and honour has made him a beloved Fortress character and a favourite citizen of Malton. Stay Vigilant!
Born a natural leader he was made Fortress Finest in Apr 06, then Veteran and Legend. The excellent organization and structure provided by The Fortress was forged by the style of Commander DeathAxe, while on an individual note, his uncanny intuitive foresight and adept planning has saved the team many a time. DeathAxe is a Commander through and through; as he is a Legend. Commander of Team Anaconda for a spectacular 140 days and former Councillor, DeathAxe returned to The Fortress as PK Executioner late 06. Rejoined team Anaconda in May 07.
Predicted to become a legend, Belmont took command of Anaconda and was famed for his reports and thoroughness, then one day he disappeared entirely. After having been long feared dead, he reappeared in April 2007 and rejoined his old team. After a second, very active spell in Anaconda, Belmont mysteriously disappeared again. Believed to be dead, but after last time - who knows?
One of the original Shadows, LePaige has achieved in the role of Commander, Warlord and Shadow Hunter. Saved lives during the evacuation of Fortress Four before leading its recapture in March 2006. Possibly the most infamous character in The Fortress, his legacy spreads beyond Malton. Another awarded Fortress Legend.
Loyal brother of The Head. First Fortress Commander back when there was only one team, Team Fortress. First and best Fortress Warlord. And famously set up the first phone mast in RRF occupied Ridleybank without them flinching. Excelling as the Shackleville Power Technician in early 2007, and later became Second Drill Sergeant of Boot Camp in June. A legend in his own right. |
