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Team Dark Watch
Commander: Morrigana(HL)
Lieutenant: Jim McCloud (CM)
Sergeant: Sir Darin (CW)
Vigilance Overlord: ---
Havoc Lord: Anne Tardew, Avatorous
Havoc Knight: Bob Boberton
Campaign Master: Oscar Raines, Holy Pac man, Dr. Sergio
Campaign Warrior: Woadraidr, Mercinus3, arnie small, Boocatbutterbee, Miejoe, Faustus CS Felix
Chief Assault Officer: Bored01, Aliahnnyah
Assault Officer: SuperSteef, Michael Markus, Piccon003
Batallion Ranger: AjamesM, Torr22, Codeist3, coolbuddyabhinav
Conflict Trooper: Becky Bondage, SmokeyDawn
Deployment Soldier: FearfulPinata, Arthiliax
Engagement Squaddie: Raf van Duistermaat
Freedom Fighter: --
General Enforcement: --
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. Currently led by Commander Morrigana since December 20010, this team is known for their good humour, 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. In November 2010, LT Kevin Tarot left Dark Watch to become a Drill Sergeant in Boot Camp. 3 weeks later Commander Ziptrickhead announced his intention to step down and join the general ranks in Dark Watch. In December of 2010, Morrigana was promoted to the commander of Dark Watch naming Jim McCloud and Sir Darin as her Lieutenant and Sergeant respectively. 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 awarded at the end of each quarter of the year. (January, April, July, October) The awards are to recognize the hard work and achievements of individual members 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, healing, engineering or any other. Additionally, the team votes on chooses their VIP for the quarter. The Commander also chooses a recipient who he/she believes is worthy of 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 April 2011.
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Dr Sergio
Dr Sergio is truly an Angel from Above. Sergio is a master at managing to somehow keep this team alive, and in full health and still managing to RTS and report everyday while kicking zombie arse and repair and cading and generally being awesome. I am certain that everyone on the team has at some point and probably many times been revived by the good Dr Sergio and for his dedication to keeping is breathing he is being awarded the Angel from Above award! Congratulations Sergio!!!
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Aliahnnyah
Receiving the Handyman award was a no brainer for us. How could we forget the repair that brought allies from all over the place to help keep her safe? Alia took a big hit for the team, putting herself into a deep coma for almost 4 days. In the midst of Operation: Hot Fuzz with The Dead coming at her from every angle she still managed to survive the coma with only a few newspaper slaps, claw and bite marks. For her remarkable sacrifice Alia is being awarded the Handyman award. Congratulations Alia!!
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Faustus C S Felix
Faustus may have already recently returned to us from his adventures in FEAR but he has already proved that in spirit he has never left Dark Watch. One of his first days back with the team he killed not one.. not two.. not three.. not four.. but FIVE zeds. I have yet to hear of anyone else who has managed such a feat. For his skill for striking fear into the hearts of zeds throughout Malton, Faustus is being awarded the William Tell award. Congratulations Faustus!!!!
Coolbuddyabhinav & Chuck Strahovski
Coolbuddy never ceases to amaze me with his dedication to the team. Despite being almost 5 to 10 hours ahead of the rest of the team he always manages to come in just in time to save the day, the RTS, and a few times, the chainkill. I don't think anyone has realized that many times coolbuddy is checking in on us or participating very late or very very early, and all in the name of working with the team and helping us accomplish our objectives. So while there was no singular moment that stood out to make coolbuddy the hero, it was his everyday actions, everyday skill and everyday dedication to the team, to The Fortress and to the survivor cause that makes him the clear choice. Congratulations Coolbuddy on recieving the Hero of The Day award!!
Chuck may not officially be part of Dark Watch, but I know many of us consider him an honourary member of the team. Throughout almost the entire quarter he worked by our side. Chuck is all around, simply, amazing. Many of us owe our lives to Chuck's vigilance and amazing competence. Did you know that he wakes up periodically throughout the night to check the cades? While most of us sleep soundly, Chuck is watching around the clock to make sure he, his bootcampers and the other survivors he is working with are safe. All of this combined with his tireless ability to train & mold our bootcampers is no easy feat in itself. Chuck, you truly are a Hero, and DARK WATCH would like to present you with the Hero of The Day award for everything you did, all the lives you saved, and for each and every new recruit who would not be the same without you!!
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Miejoe
Mie somehow managed to be the only DW'er to survive the last three months in Malton! Up to a month ago we had a full quarter of the team alive and kicking. Over the last 30 days we started to drop like flies leaving one amazing girl standing alone fully intact. Miejoe - for your constant vigilance you are the recipient for the Vigilance Award for this quarter! Now do us proud and win that Vigilance Challenge! We are rooting for you!!!
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Jim McCloud
LT Jim is one of, if not the hardest working member on the team. So many of you came to me asking to vote for Jim for DW VIP - and that secured in my mind what I had already been thinking - that Jim was clearly the right choice to receive the Commander's Choice VIP Award. Some of you have told me in the last few days how much you appreciate the work he does. How he goes above and beyond. How he amazes you with everything he does. Others have told me they appreciate how patient he is with them, and so many of you have told me what an asset his reports are. I know that we are not the only ones who think so. The fact that bootcampers copy his reporting style often is no coincidence. The fact that the other day, I received a PM from an ally highly praising Jim and his scouting reports and abilities does not come as a shock. Our hard-working LT ALWAYS puts Dark Watch first before his own needs. To me, and I am sure to the rest of you, Jim is a Dark Watch Legend - and should be remembered forever as such here in the Dark Watch Hall of Fame. Jim - I know I tell this to you often, but you are an amazing LT, the best of the best and I appreciate everything you do everyday. So from me - from the team I am proud to be presenting you with the Commander's Choice Award. CONGRATULATIONS JIM!!!!
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Piccon003 & Miejoe
Piccon & Miejoe have been neck in neck the entire time in the votes. With the majority of the team voting, it was clear that this quarter we had not one.. but TWO Dark Watch VIP's. Miejoe never ceases to amaze us with her amazing ability to make everyone smile, even when you're having a terrible day. Her dedication to The Fortress goes without saying. All the work she does for all of us everyday and she still manages to kick ass and be one of the most dedicated and active members on the team. Congratulations Miejoe on being the Dark Watch VIP.. again! :lol: Piccon on the other hand has really come into his own the last quarter and this has definitely been shown by how many votes he received. He always seems to have a genny, and fuel and even if he doesn't have ammo he is ready with his axe to help out where he can. Piccon also is extremely active, attends RTS almost daily and is what new recruits should strive to be! Congratulations Piccon on being the Dark Watch VIP!!!
Dark Watch - Operations
Famous Dark Watch Operations
Coming Soon!
10 Most Recent Dark Watch Operations
Operation: BOGO
Dark Watch goes shopping in Whittenside in this mission. Instead of raiding the malls like pre-quarantine moms during Black Friday, they raided Fort Perryn, successfully reclaiming it. Then we all bought new left shoes for ourselves.
Operation: Colour Burst
The team gets festive as they light zeds like fireworks and partying in the light. Then they get down to business and restore Peppardville to its former glory.
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Operation: Elves Vs Reindeer
Christmas has come and to celebrate the Fortress has come together for a friendly competition. The two teams split and compete to gain the most points over 3 different suburbs; Shackleville, Tollyton, and Stanbury Village. The match ending with a victory for the Reindeer and thanks to Dark Watch's mighty effort with an extremely high repair taken on by Mercinus3.
Operation: I Do
Dark Watch gets married in a large ceremony. Then the newly wed couples test their vows of "Till death do us part" with a honeymoon in Riddleybank.
Operation: Murderball in Quarlesbank
Dark Watch heads to Pitman's Mansion to attend a ball hosted by Mr. Body. The purpose is to meet with Mr. Body, who claims to have discovered valuable information that he wishes to share with us. When he is mysteriously killed, Dark Watch faces the daring and danger task of uncovering the truth about his death and the secrets of the Fortress's arch nemesis Lord Pitman.
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Dark Watch moves over to reclaim Tynte Mall in Pimbank. Welcome to the Dark Watch Kenya Dance Party.
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Dark Watch races to catch up with the Big Bash 3 and attempt to bring its rain of terror to a grinding halt.
Secret Operation: The Judge Crusades
Dark Watch was sent to the suburb of Lockettside to wage a psychological war, with spray cans, against the powers of the Judge Tempest, one of Pitman's five judges.
Operation: Veni, Vidi, Vici
Dark Watch and Battlehawks duel it out in a race to claim the most points and buildings in the legendary suburb of Riddleybank. Through confusion and conflicting ideals, Dark Watch persevered and came out with not only the most points but the most territory, but not the most connected territory. The winner of the duel has yet to be declared, but in the Dark Watch barracks we know who really won.
Operation: Speedy Resolution
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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.
This picture was taken in Tardew Row, Ridleybank after the victory by Dark Watch in the Operation: Veni, Vidi, Vici.Right to Left:
Back/Middle: Ed Flayer, Mercinus3, Faustus C S Felix, Jim McCloud, Dr. Goodchild, Woadraidr, Sir Darin, Dr. Sergio, Boocatbutterbee, Ziptrickhead, Pokeblink
Front: Morrigana, Fayruz, Kevin Tarot, Anne Tardew, Mindlessidiots, Jacob VonNaasz
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. 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 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.
- 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.
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:Rainbow29.gif Commander Morrigana: December 8, 2010 - Present
Commander Morrigana (Havoc Lord) began her career in The Fortress on March 31, 2008, and inspired by a member of The Fortress and Dark Watch, Larinthian, she requested to be assigned to the same team. Granted this, Morrigana quickly found a place serving under Commander FireWarlord. When Warlord stepped down from his post as CO, his successor, Anne Tardew appointed Morri as her Lieutenant. This was a post she held until September of 2009, when, due to real life issues, she was unfortunately forced to step down. Thankfully, on December 8, 2010 she was able to take up another leadership position as the commanding officer of Dark Watch, and although she is relatively new to this position, she is already well loved and respected by her coterie of Watchers. Well-deserved that love is, as she has already led us through four zed-crushing operations (each one accompanied with much playful banter and unsolicited drinking.) With Morrigana, every day brings a new laugh, and a new round of assorted jello shots, so on behalf of all of us at Dark Watch, I say, "Hit Me!"
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)
- Commander Ziptrickhead - 4 Sept 2009 - November 21, 2010 (443 days!!)
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