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Raven Hawk 03-02-2004 12:46 AM

Raven Hawk II strolls into classroom, late as usual. Unlike his father, Raven Hawk II is unfocused and lethargic, often times insubordinate. Hopping from base to base as a child destroyed his social skills as he never lived in one location for more than a year. He didn't make friends easily and did not value friends that he had. At first, his mother tried boarding school. After getting kicked out of his third boarding school, the X-COM educational stipend had run out. Not knowing what to do, Mrs. Raven Hawk sent Raven Hawk II off to X-COM bootcamp.

"Nice of you to join us, Princess! Now plant your ass on the chair and pay attention!" crowed an angry instructor.

"Sir, yes, Ma'am!" Raven Hawk II retorted with a sarcastic grin.

"Do I have to remind you who your ass belongs to cadet?!" the instructor yelled, this time advancing on the young man.

A piercing gaze met Raven Hawk II's eyes, forcing him to avert them downward. Now that the instructor was closer, RHII could clearly read his badge: "Col. Wade Moore"

"You will sit in your seat and do as I say!" Wade Moore continued, "I haven't risked my nuts out there every day to teach miscreants like you! You may think you're special because yer daddy was a Captain, buy yer not! I fought with yer father, yeah that's right, and I knew him well. I'm sure yer daddy is rolling over in his grave right now seeing what a little punk his son turned out to be. Mind you, son, I will never get you confused with yer daddy! You don't have half the sac that he had and I can see it in your eyes. To tell you the truth, I don't give a rats ass if some Sectoid splatters yer brains all over my body armor. If your sole value to X-COM is that of a body shield, yer gonna be used like one. I suggest you get yer act together and shape up or I'm going to be scraping your brains off the side of a Skyranger. Capice!"

With that, Raven Hawk II sunk back into his seat and shut his hole.

klayman 03-02-2004 02:37 AM

Quote:

18. Cap. Klayman Order of Mojo; Silver Star of Terra; Silver Badge of Kahunas;
Silver Angel Wings; Purple Heart


sniff :(

Japherwaki 03-02-2004 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
Japherwaki: After reading Mission 41, I'm thinking that some kind of a Rabbit's Foot Award might be in order for an agent that has extremely good luck in a mission. We need a better name, though. Hint, hint.


Well, maybe someone else knows of who would epitomize that award better, but I swear Japherwaki II has to at least be in the running for luckiest X-Com agent ever, so I humbly submit the name "Japherwaki II Rabbit's Foot Award".

:D

Lokugh 03-02-2004 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeeberD
Yeah, he died. But then the save file got corrupted or something and GB had to go back to a previous save to be able to continue. How convenient... ;)



That explains it. I was still on the waiting list...the first time< g >.

Lokugh

Lokugh 03-02-2004 09:29 AM

Quote:

Japherwaki: After reading Mission 41, I'm thinking that some kind of a Rabbit's Foot Award might be in order for an agent that has extremely good luck in a mission. We need a better name, though. Hint, hint.



Well, how about the Shamrock Survival Medal (or Shamrock Medal of Resilience)? You can even make it in Gold, Silver and Bronze if you wanted.

Lokugh

Raven Hawk 03-02-2004 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japherwaki
Well, maybe someone else knows of who would epitomize that award better, but I swear Japherwaki II has to at least be in the running for luckiest X-Com agent ever, so I humbly submit the name "Japherwaki II Rabbit's Foot Award".

:D


How about the Rectal Horseshoe award, for having a Horseshoe crammed up one's rectum. :D

revrew 03-02-2004 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord
Stop your bitching, stop your glory hunting, and grab your weapon. We've got aliens to kill. Sir.

:D


Oh, look. Manfred von Richthofen and Erik Flamebeard just had career-ending injuries. Oh, shucks. As it is said, "Don't you give me no lip."

J/K

MrBug708 03-02-2004 01:04 PM

What did I do to get the two pins of cowardice? Did I turn a tank on someone?!?

DeToxRox 03-02-2004 02:06 PM

yellow pin of cowardice.. all i'm sayin' is.. look whos still alive.

gkb 03-02-2004 05:08 PM

Alright I know I'm coming into this very late, but if there's any chance of getting called up can you add me to the waiting list please?? I'm really enjoying the dynasty...I could've sworn I had this game, but I haven't been able to dig it up. You've rekindled my desire to play it... :)

RawIsDan 03-02-2004 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
X-COM II Medals (Through Mission 40)
61. Sqd. Rawisdan Bronze Star of Terra; Bronze Angel Wings


Cool. Hate looking like a boot. Gotta have some medals on my chest. :D

Godzilla Blitz 03-02-2004 10:00 PM

38 more missions to go...

Mission 41

Rich: Bronze Angel Wings
Rich saved Tasan’s life by killing an Ethereal just before it shot Tasan from close range.

Naiwf: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Naiwf froze in combat, jeopardizing the mission.

Alf III: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Alf went under alien mind control, and stymied the entire movement of our left flank.

Tasan: Rectal Horseshoe
Tasan spent five minutes right in front of an alien-controlled Alf III and lived. He got shot twice from close range. Another Ethereal had him dead to rights, but Rich killed it just as it was about to shoot. He got buried by debris from a nearby Blaster Launcher missile. Despite all this, he did not suffer so much as a scratch on the mission.

Mission 42

None

Mission 43

None

Mission 44

None

Mission 45

Sublime II: Bronze Star of Terra
Sublime killed three Floaters in action against a small scout UFO.

Mission 46

None

Mission 47
Raven Hawk: Bronze Star of Terra
Chief Rum II: Bronze Star of Terra
Daimyo II: Bronze Star of Terra
AStott: Bronze Star of Terra
Achilles: Bronze Star of Terra
In a bloody terror mission against Ethereals in Berlin, these five men fought galliantly and overcame the deaths of five agents early on in the mission.

Lokugh: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Blade II: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Both of these agents went under alien mind control and killed other X-COM agents. Lokugh killed two agents, one of whom was one of our bravest agents, Shorty.

Daimyo II: Purple Heart

Raven Hawk: Order of Mojo
At this point in his career, Raven Hawk had eleven kills in eleven missions, numerous medals, and had been the key factor in turning several potentially disastrous missions into victories. For his bravery and performance over a distinguished career, we present him with the Order of Mojo. Congratulations.

Shorty: Order of Mojo
Shorty’s had a distinguished career of 16 missions and 16 kills. He received numerous awards, and consistently performed admirably under intense pressure. For his service, we present him with the Order of Mojo. Congratulations.

Mission 48

Fonzie: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Fonzie led the charge into a UFO and killed the last alien.

Wignasty: Purple Heart
Alf III: Purple Heart

Mission 49

Sachmo II: Bronze Star of Terra
Kodos: Bronze Star of Terra
Both of these agents killed three aliens on a mission against a large UFO in England.

Zippy: Bronze Angel Wings
Zippy killed a Sectoid inside the UFO that was just about to kill Sachmo II. (Is it just me or are we always just saving one of Sachmo’s relatives from near death?)

Kerillini II: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Kerillini II panicked on this mission and had to be removed from action. He was killed by a Sectoid sniper on the return trip to the Skyranger.

Kodos: Order of Mojo
With this mission, Kodos racked up his 15th kill in 13 missions. His vigilant leadership, admirable performance in battle, and numerous medals merit our giving him the prestigious Order of Mojo. Congratulations!


Mission 50

Blade6119 III: Silver Star of Terra
Manning the Blaster Launcher, Blade6119 killed five aliens with some excellent shooting on a mission against a large UFO. His shooting was one of the key reasons why we came through the mission unscathed.

Qwikshot II: Bronze Angel Wings
Qwikshot’s, um, quick shooting saved Patman II from likely death.

sterlingice 03-02-2004 10:15 PM

I'm starting to think the best way to medal is make sure half of your group is killed and survive despite that ;)

SI

Japherwaki 03-02-2004 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raven Hawk
How about the Rectal Horseshoe award, for having a Horseshoe crammed up one's rectum. :D


I like the name, but is it really considered good luck to have a horseshoe crammed up one's rectum? Even if it's a lucky horseshoe? :)

Tasan 03-03-2004 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
Tasan: Rectal Horseshoe
Tasan spent five minutes right in front of an alien-controlled Alf III and lived. He got shot twice from close range. Another Ethereal had him dead to rights, but Rich killed it just as it was about to shoot. He got buried by debris from a nearby Blaster Launcher missile. Despite all this, he did not suffer so much as a scratch on the mission.


Wow, its an honor to get the first one of these handed out. Bet I would have been in line for another if I'd lived through my last mission.

I'll go back to my cloud in heaven now.

Blade 03-03-2004 09:05 AM

Yay! Yellow Pin of Cowardice! The entire Blade family is honored...

:(

Kodos 03-03-2004 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
Kodos: Order of Mojo
With this mission, Kodos racked up his 15th kill in 13 missions. His vigilant leadership, admirable performance in battle, and numerous medals merit our giving him the prestigious Order of Mojo. Congratulations!


Wow! This is a lot nicer than when I had the Kodos D'oh Pin named after me... :D

NAIWF 03-03-2004 12:54 PM

*mumbles under his breath* Stupid mission 41.

RawIsDan 03-03-2004 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice
I'm starting to think the best way to medal is make sure half of your group is killed and survive despite that ;)

SI


Heh....seems that way doesn't it. :D

Raven Hawk 03-03-2004 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
Raven Hawk: Order of Mojo
At this point in his career, Raven Hawk had eleven kills in eleven missions, numerous medals, and had been the key factor in turning several potentially disastrous missions into victories. For his bravery and performance over a distinguished career, we present him with the Order of Mojo. Congratulations.


Woot! :) Just bury it with me and my other medals.

Godzilla Blitz 03-03-2004 04:18 PM

Whew. These things take forever.

28 more to go...

Mission 51

Coffee Warlord II: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Naiwf: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Rich: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
All three agents either froze, panicked, or went under alien control on this mission. Although no one was wounded because of their actions, their actions severely jeopardized the mission.

Thomkal II: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Thomkal II panicked earlier in the battle, but was able to regain sufficient control to come back into the action. He led the charge into the UFO and killed a Sectoid in the process.

Mission 52

AStott: Gold Star of Terra
AStott took the point on this attack on a Sectoid battleship. Of the course of the battle, he killed five aliens in fierce, close-range fighting. Due to his stellar performance, the mission was completed with no casualties incurred.

Achilles: Bronze Star of Terra
Kodos: Bronze Star of Terra
Achilles and Kodos were two of several agents that assaulted the interior of the huge UFO. Both managed to kill Sectoids in the initial rush into the craft.

Render II: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Render II led the charge into the enemy battleship.

Rawisdan: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Zippy: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
These agents cracked in battle and abandoned their positions.

Kodos: Kodos D’oh Award
While searching the interior of the raised UFO, Kodos walked right over an open floor plate and fell out of the craft. After reentering the UFO, he promptly stepped on a weak floor plate, snapped it in half, and fell out of the craft again. D’oh!


Mission 53

Sachmo II: Gray Pin of Cowardice
Sachmo II forgot to preload the Blaster Launcher on this mission against a UFO scout. His error led to a delay in firing a missile that would have saved both Raven Hawk and Condors, both of whom died on the mission.

Mission 54

3ric III: Silver Star of Terra
3ric III took the point on the exit out of the Skyranger and came under immediate and heavy fire. Over the course of the next few minutes, he dispatched three Mutons as they furiously attacked our craft. His quick shooting turned the mission into a cakewalk.

Sachmo II: Bronze Star of Terra
Sachmo II redeemed himself by getting three kills with a Blaster Launcher on our first mission against Mutons.


Mission 55

Tucker: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Tucker charged across an open field towards an enemy sniper that had us pinned near the Skyranger exit. He spotted the sniper and dove for cover. Seconds later, X-COM agents used his sighting to take out the sniper.

Revrew: Silver Star of Terra
Revrew single-handedly killed three aliens in a high-risk, fierce firefight near the entrance to the large UFO.

Cam Edwards III: Bronze Star of Terra
Cam killed two aliens in the battle and lost his life in a gallant charge at the enemy UFO entrance.

Fonzie II: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Fonzie charged the UFO entrance and killed an alien in close combat.

Fonzie II: Purple Heart

Mission 56

Danny Van Halen: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Danny single-handedly cleared a dangerous fissure in a rock mound, and killed an alien in the process.

BYU: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
BYU led the charge into the enemy UFO, and later killed the last alien as it pounced on him in a grav-lift shaft.


Mission 57

None

Mission 58

Coffee Warlord II: Bronze Star of Terra
Coffee led the way into the German alien base, correctly identified the alien, and retreated without giving away our position.

Mission 59

Achilles: Bronze Star of Terra
Achilles led one charge into the UFO and killed two aliens in the process.

Travis II: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Travis II led a charge into the UFO. He was killed by alien fire inside the craft.

Mission 60

Fonzie II: Silver Star of Terra
Despite losing his lower arm early in the mission, Fonzie II returned to battle and killed two Mutons.

Sachmo II: Bronze Star of Terra
Both of these agents killed three aliens in fierce fighting inside a Muton base in Portugal.

Sachmo II: Gold Angel Wings
With the missile in shambles, Sachmo II fired a blind blaster launcher shot that set off a chain reaction that killed the Muton toting their Blaster Launcher. He later saved Fonzie II’s life with another timely shot.

3ric III: Silver Angel Wings
On the verge of death, 3ric III got off a radio message alerting us to the location of enemy blaster launcher that had just blown our force apart. With his information, Sachmo II was able to take out the launcher, most likely saving the mission. Shortly after sending the message, 3ric III died from his wounds.

Patman II: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Patman II, severely wounded, charged an enemy position and killed a Muton.

Fonzie II: Purple Heart
Jeeber D: Purple Heart
Patman II: Purple Heart
Jfbbis: Purple Heart

JeeberD 03-03-2004 04:23 PM

Woohoo, a Purple Heart! It might not be Kahunas or Terras, but at least it's no pin of cowardice... :)

Godzilla Blitz 03-03-2004 04:47 PM

A couple more...

Mission 60

Sachmo II: Order of Mojo
At this point in his career, Sachmo II had gone on 16 missions and received an unprecedented 5 Bronze Star of Terra Medals, in addition to a Gold Angel Wings and a Gold Badge of Kahunas. In recognition of his service to Earth, we present Sachmo II with the Order of Mojo. Furthermore, we strike the Gray Pin of Cowardice from his record. Congrats!

Achilles: Order of Mojo
At this point in his career, Achilles had gone on 11 missions and logged 11 kills. His unblemished service record included three Bronze Star of Terra Medals. For his steady, distinguished record, we present him with the Order of Mojo. Congrats!

Godzilla Blitz 03-03-2004 04:49 PM

A tally sheet...

X-COM II Medals (Through Mission 60)

Code:

ID  Name                    Medals
1.  Pvt. Cam Edwards        Coffee Warlord Pin.
2.  Col. Jfbbis            Bronze Star of Terra (2); Purple Heart (3).
3.  Cap. Patman            -
4.  Sgt. Fat Football      Bronze Angel Wings (2)
5.  Sgt. Sublime            Yellow Pin of Cowardice; Gray Pin of Cowardice
6.  Pvt. Blade 6119        -
7.  Pvt. Jeff Nights        -
8.  Sgt. Render            -
9.  Sgt. Kerillini          Bronze Star of Terra
10.  Com. Kodos              Order of Mojo; Silver Star of Terra; Bronze Star of Terra;
                            Bronze Badge of Kahunas; Kodos Doh Award (2);
                            Yellow Pin of Cowardice; Purple Heart
11.  Sqd. Toddiec            -
12.  Sqd. Illinifan          -
13.  Pvt. MrBug              Bronze Badge of Kahunas
14.  Col. Wade Moore        Order of Mojo; Bronze Star of Terra (4);
                            Bronze Angel Wings (2); Purple Heart
15.  Sqd. Rich 1033          Bronze Star of Terra; Bronze Angel Wings;
                            Yellow Pin of Cowardice (2)
16.  Sqd. Thomkal            Bronze Star of Terra
17.  Cap. Shorty            Order of Mojo; Gold Star of Terra; Bronze Star of Terra;
                            Silver Angel Wings; Silver Badge of Kahunas; Purple Heart;
                            Kodos Doh Award
18.  Cap. Klayman            Order of Mojo; Silver Star of Terra; Silver Badge of Kahunas;
                            Silver Angel Wings; Purple Heart
19.  Cap. Revrew            Silver Star of Terra
20.  Sqd. Travis            Bronze Star of Terra; Purple Heart
21.  Pvt. Schmidty          Yellow Pin of Cowardice
22.  Sqd. Al Hill            Kodos Doh Award
23.  Sqd. Sachmo            -
24.  Sgt. Data King          Purple Heart (2)
25.  Pvt. Alf                -
26.  Sqd. Mr. Bug II        Yellow Pin of Cowardice; Gray Pin of Cowardice
27.  Sqd. Daimyo            -
28.  Sqd. 3ric              Kodos Doh Award; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
29.  Cap. Raven Hawk        Order of Mojo; Gold Star of Terra (2); Bronze Star of Terra;
                            Silver Badge of Kahunas; Gold Angel Wings
30.  Pvt. Sterling Ice      -
31.  Cap. BYU 14            Bronze Star of Terra; Bronze Badge of Kahunas (2)
32.  Sqd. Chief Rum          Silver Star of Terra; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
33.  Pvt. Qwikshot          Gold Badge of Kahunas; Silver Angel Wings
34.  Sqd. Cam Edwards II    Bronze Star of Terra; Bronze Badge of Kahunas (3);
                            Bronze Angel Wings; Purple Heart
35.  Cap. Jeff Nights II    Bronze Angel Wings
36.  Pvt. Blade 6119 II      -
37.  Sgt. The Time          Yellow Pin of Cowardice
38.  Pvt. Split Personality  -
39.  Sgt. Thomkal II        Bronze Badge of Kahunas
40.  Sqd. Toddiec II        Bronze Star of Terra
41.  Sgt. Fat Football II    Purple Heart
42.  Sgt. Blade              -
43.  Sgt. Achilles          Order of Mojo; Bronze Star of Terra (3)
44.  Sqd. Airhog            -
45.  Sgt. Danny VanHalen    Bronze Badge of Kahunas; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
46.  Cap. Patman II          Bronze Star of Terra; Bronze Badge of Kahunas (3);
                            Yellow Pin of Cowardice (2); Purple Heart (2)
47.  Sqd. Illinifan II      -
48.  Sqd. Fonzie            Bronze Badge of Kahunas; Purple Heart
49.  Sgt. Lokugh            Bronze Star of Terra; Bronze Angel Wings;
                            Yellow Pin of Cowardice
50.  Sgt. Sachmo II          Order of Mojo; Bronze Star of Terra (5);
                            Gold Badge of Kahunas; Gold Angel Wings;
                            Purple Heart
51.  Sqd. Kerillini II      Bronze Badge of Kahunas; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
52.  Cap. Qwikshot II        Bronze Angel Wings
53.  Pvt. Alf II            -
54.  Sqd. Blade 6119 III    Silver Star of Terra; Bronze Star of Terra
55.  Sqd. Sublime II        Bronze Star of Terra
56.  Pvt. Schmidty II        -
57.  Sgt. Split Pers. II    Yellow Pin of Cowardice
58.  Sqd. 3ric II            Bronze Badge of Kahunas
59.  Sqd. Daimyo II          Bronze Star of Terra; Purple Heart
60.  Sqd. Illinifan III      Black Pin of Cowardice
61.  Sqd. Rawisdan          Bronze Star of Terra; Bronze Angel Wings;
                            Yellow Pin of Cowardice
62.  Sqd. Data King II      Bronze Badge of Kahunas; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
63.  Sqd. Mr. Bug III        -
64.  Pvt. Japherwaki        Bronze Badge of Kahunas; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
65.  Sgt. Al Hill II        Bronze Badge of Kahunas; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
66.  Sqd. Tasan              Rectal Horseshoe
67.  Sgt. Chief Rum II      Bronze Star of Terra (2); Bronze Badge of Kahunas
68.  Pvt. Toddiec III        Bronze Badge of Kahunas
69.  Sqd. Zippy              Bronze Angel Wings
70.  Sgt. Naiwf              Yellow Pin of Cowardice (2)
71.  Sqd. Wignasty          Purple Heart
72.  Pvt. Coffee Warlord    Coffee Warlord Pin
73.  Sqd. CTHomer            -
74.  Cap. AStott            Gold Star of Terra; Bronze Star of Terra (2)
75.  Sqd. Alf III            Yellow Pin of Cowardice; Purple Heart
76.  Sqd. Fonzie II          Silver Star of Terra; Purple Heart (2)
77.  Pvt. PsychoCop          -
78.  Sqd. Render II          Bronze Badge of Kahunas
79.  Pvt. Blade II          Yellow Pin of Cowardice
80.  Pvt. Illinifan IV      -
81.  Pvt. Andone            -
82.  Sqd. Condors            -
83.  Sqd. Travis II          Bronze Badge of Kahunas
84.  Sqd. Split Pers III    -
85.  Sqd. Cam Edwards III    Bronze Star of Terra
86.  Sqd. Klayman II        -
87.  Sqd. 3ric III          Silver Star of Terra; Silver Angel Wings
88.  Sqd. Anxiety            -
89.  Sqd. RealDeal III      -
90.  Sgt. Coffee Warlord II  Bronze Star of Terra; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
91.  Sqd. Tucker            Bronze Badge of Kahunas
92.  Sqd. Jeeber D          Purple Heart
93.  Sqd. Afoci              -
94.  Sqd. Data King III      -
95.  Sqd. Katon              -
96.  Sqd. Illinifan V        -
97.  Sqd. Blade III          -
98.  Sqd. MrBug IV          -
99.  Sqd. Lokugh II          -
100. Sqd. Sir Fozzie        -
101. Sqd. Wolfpack          -
102. Sqd. Japherwaki II      -
103. Sgt. Condors II        -
104. Sqd. Marmel            -
105. Sgt. Swaggs            -
106. Sqd. Travis III        -
107. Sqd. Zippy II          -
108. Sqd. Chief Rum III      -
109. Sqd. Glengoyne          -
110. Sqd. Breeze            -
111. Sqd. 3ric IV            -
112. Sqd. Airhog II          -
113. Sqd. Anxiety II        -
114. Sqd. Blade6119 IV      -
115. Sqd. Klayman III        -
116. Sqd. Chuck U Farley    -
117. Pvt. Psycho Cop II      -
118. Sqd. Calis              -
119. Pvt. Tucker II          -
120. Sqd. Sachmo III        -
121. Pvt. Katon II          -
122. Pvt. Mike Vic          -
123. Pvt. Vince              -
124. Pvt. Sir Fozzie II      -
125. Pvt. Chief Rum IV      -
126. Pvt. The Herd          -
127. Pvt. Hoops Guy          -
128. Pvt. ShaefIllini        -


NAIWF 03-03-2004 04:55 PM

I think I'm now one of the career leaders in yellow cowardice pins *cries in the corner*

Godzilla Blitz 03-03-2004 11:05 PM

Naiwf: Your performance gets better, though, doesn't it?

Raven Hawk: Oh! We were hoping your son would be able to carry on the tradition set by your father. This one looks to be a problem child. Be interesting to see what happens to him when he gets his first taste of combat. Let's hope some of the genes made it to him even if the personality didn't.

Tasan: Yeah, I thought you were in for another one of those Horseshoes on your last mission. Two head hits and no injuries. That would have qualified. Not to be, though.

gkb: Welcome! The waiting list for guard duty is short now, so you you never know what might happen. If the war takes a wrong turn, it could be a long while before we make our assault on Mars. The rate that UFOs are coming now, we've got a lot more fighting to do.

Mr. Bug: Offhand, I don't remember what you did to get those two pins. It was Mr. Bug II, so it must have been very early in our game.

Jeeber D: Things get better for you in the upcoming missions. :)

Coffee Warlord 03-03-2004 11:30 PM

Whoo! Decorated Grizzle!

kingfc22 03-04-2004 12:26 AM

I'm starting to get an itchy trigger finger

fantastic flying froggies 03-04-2004 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
Kodos: Kodos D’oh Award
While searching the interior of the raised UFO, Kodos walked right over an open floor plate and fell out of the craft. After reentering the UFO, he promptly stepped on a weak floor plate, snapped it in half, and fell out of the craft again. D’oh!


Is it me or is that just hilarious ?

Breeze 03-04-2004 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantastic flying froggies
Quote:
Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz

Kodos: Kodos D’oh Award
While searching the interior of the raised UFO, Kodos walked right over an open floor plate and fell out of the craft. After reentering the UFO, he promptly stepped on a weak floor plate, snapped it in half, and fell out of the craft again. D’oh!

Is it me or is that just hilarious ?



It sounds like a Peter Sellars stunt from the Pink Panther movies.

sterlingice 03-04-2004 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breeze
It sounds like a Peter Sellars stunt from the Pink Panther movies.


I think Kodos needed to lay off the donuts. And the crullers. And the bear claws. And the eclairs. And the danishes. And the long johns. And the- well, you get the idea. :p

SI

Qwikshot 03-04-2004 09:21 AM

He had a bump on zee head.

JeeberD 03-04-2004 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
Jeeber D: Things get better for you in the upcoming missions. :)


Yeah, I think I have at least a couple of Horseshoes coming my way... ;)

revrew 03-04-2004 02:55 PM

A medal! A Medal! I finally got a medal!

Okay, now that we've got that out of the way--time to put some Sectoids through the blender.

Let me guess. There's a gigantic, cascading waterfall ahead.
Yep.
No way to avoid it?
Nope.
Lethal, sharp rocks at the bottom?
Probably.
Bring it on.

Poli 03-04-2004 07:15 PM

Enough medals. I want action.

JeeberD 03-05-2004 12:00 AM

Quiet rook. We veterans want our moment in the sun...

Alf 03-05-2004 03:42 AM

Nice recap GB !

3ric 03-06-2004 12:32 AM

Quote:

28. Sqd. 3ric Kodos Doh Award; Yellow Pin of Cowardice
58. Sqd. 3ric II Bronze Badge of Kahunas
87. Sqd. 3ric III Silver Star of Terra; Silver Angel Wings

My relatives are getting more accomplished with each incarnation, the first one was not, er, so successful...

Vince 03-06-2004 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revrew
Let me guess. There's a gigantic, cascading waterfall ahead.
Yep.
No way to avoid it?
Nope.
Lethal, sharp rocks at the bottom?
Probably.
Bring it on.


Fantastic reference...great movie.

So what's the ETA on my first field action there, GB?

Tasan 03-08-2004 10:40 AM

X-Com, where are you?




Bump.

Poli 03-08-2004 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince
Fantastic reference...great movie.

So what's the ETA on my first field action there, GB?



Darn, can't believe I missed that reference.

Godzilla Blitz 03-09-2004 01:33 PM

Sorry guys. Got really sick. Am better now. Will be back when I catch up with life. About a day.

sterlingice 03-09-2004 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
Sorry guys. Got really sick. Am better now. Will be back when I catch up with life. About a day.


So, which obligatory response to use? A) Darn sectoid plot of B) No excuses, get back to work ;)

SI

Godzilla Blitz 03-10-2004 03:33 PM

Back on track. More medals. 18 more missions to go...

Mission 61

Jeeber D: Bronze Star of Terra
Jeeber killed three Sectoids in a mission against a Sectoid supply ship.

Mission 62

Japherwaki II: Bronze Star of Terra
Japh only killed two Floaters on this mission against a medium scout, but both were under difficult circumstances. His snap decision making when he snuck up on a Floater ambush likely saved the lives of a couple of agents as well. An excellent mission worthy of a commendation.

Mission 63

Danny Van Halen: Silver Star of Terra
Danny killed three Floaters with expert shooting in an engagement against a medium UFO. All of them were critical hits in high pressure situations.

Illinifan V: Purple Heart


Mission 64

Marmel: Bronze Star of Terra
Marmel killed three Floaters in some intense fighting around a large UFO.

Katon: Bronze Star of Terra
Katon led one of the charges into the UFO, and killed two aliens during the mission.

Japherwaki II: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Japh led one of the charges into the UFO as well. He was knocked out in the process, but cleared the way for his fellow agents to finish the mission.

Japherwaki II: Rectal Horseshoe
Japh got hit four times with heavy plasma from point blank range as he entered the UFO. He suffered only minor scratches.


Mission 65

Mr. Bug IV: Kodos D’oh Award
In the heat of combat, Mr. Bug IV tossed a grenade at a Muton position. It would have helped if he had pulled the pin.

Mission 66

Swaggs: Gold Star of Terra
Swaggs chased down the Sectoid base commander as it tried to flee the base. He tackled it, then knocked it out with our last stun bomb. It is because of his actions that we unlocked the mystery of the alien brain on Mars.

Sir Fozzie: Silver Star of Terra
Sir Fozzie killed three aliens from close range in the assault on the German base.

Japherwaki II: Rectal Horseshoe
Aliens in the German base shot at Japh with everything: stun bombs, plasma, blaster missiles. Shots went just by him, just wide of him, exploded in front of him. They did everything but hit him. Hell, the alien manning the blaster launcher even blew himself up when he tried to kill Japh. Faced with such incredible luck, we hereby rename this award the Japherwaki II Rectal Horseshoe.

Sir Fozzie: Japherwaki II Rectal Horseshoe
Facing two aliens who have him dead to rights from close range, Sir Fozzie watched in amazement as the rear Sectoid shot the front Sectoid in the back, giving Sir Fozzie enough time to scramble for cover.

Marmel: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Marmel ran from the fight and got mind controlled. Aliens later captured him and tortured him to death.

Condors II: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Condors II got mind controlled by the aliens.

Travis III: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Travis III got mind controlled by aliens and nearly killed Wolfpack.

Katon: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Katon, under alien control, killed Sachmo II. X-COM agents killed him soon after.

AStott: Purple Heart

Mission 67

None

Mission 68

None

Mission 69

Danny Van Halen: Silver Angel Wings
Danny ran down the Skyranger ramp—under heavy enemy fire—to administer first aid to Zippy II. After applying first aid, he dragged Zippy back up into the Skyranger. His brave actions under pressure merit a Silver Angel Wings

Zippy II: Purple Heart

Mission 70

None

JeeberD 03-10-2004 03:39 PM

Wheee, a bronze star! I wasn't expecting that...

Godzilla Blitz 03-10-2004 04:16 PM

And even more medals....

8 more to go!

(getting a wee bit tired of doing medals)

Mission 71

AStott: Order of Mojo
At this point in his career, AStott had 16 kills on 11 missions and an impressive collection of medals. His distinguished duty makes him the eighth agent to earn the coveted Order of Mojo! Congratulations!

Mission 72

None

Mission 73

None

Mission 74

None

Mission 75

AStott: Purple Heart
Illinifan V: Purple Heart

Mission 76

None

Mission 77

None

Mission 78

Revrew: Bronze Star of Terra
Manning a Blaster Launcher, Revrew placed three perfect hits on a Supply Ship’s bridge. The shots killed the Sectoid leaders and knocked out the enemy’s PSI capabilities. This shooting made the mission much easier for the advancing agents.

Afoci: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Afoci led the charge into the enemy UFO and killed a Sectoid in the process.

Blade III: Purple Heart

Mission 79

None

Mission 80

Blade6119 IV: Kodos’ D’oh Award
Blade6119 tossed a grenade that hit a tree branch two feet in front of him. The grenade exploded at his feet, wounding him badly and disrupting our entire attack.

Blade6119 IV: Purple Heart

Jfbbis: Order of Mojo
At this point in his career, Jfbbis has logged nearly 20 missions and racked up 17 enemy kills. Although he is not a heavily decorated agent (outside of Purple Hearts), he has been one of our more reliable ones. For longevity alone he should get this award. We proudly present him with the Order of Mojo! Congrats!

Danny Van Halen: Order of Mojo
At this point in his career, Danny has 12 kills in 16 missions. He is one of only five agents who have received at least one of the three major mission medals: Star of Terra, Badge of Kahunas, Angel Wings. For distinguished service, we present him with the Order of Mojo! Furthermore, we strike his Pin of Cowardice from his record. Congrats!

AStott 03-10-2004 05:13 PM

Whee! I've racked up a pretty decent batch of medals... Nifty!

Travis 03-10-2004 05:21 PM

Wow, Travis III is going to single handedly scar the family name after I and II each did such good work :(

tucker342 03-10-2004 06:07 PM

YAY! now we can get back to the missions!

JeeberD 03-10-2004 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucker342
YAY! now we can get back to the missions!


Ummm, not yet...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
8 more to go!


Poli 03-10-2004 09:36 PM

Blast these awards!

kingfc22 03-10-2004 09:37 PM

I want to meet a Sectoid for the first time.

sachmo71 03-11-2004 09:49 AM

Poor Sachmo II...so much promise. Too bad he's dead

Godzilla Blitz 03-11-2004 01:14 PM

And done!

Mission 81

None

Mission 82

Naiwf: Bronze Star of Terra
Naiwf placed a perfect Blaster Launcher shot right in the middle of the alien ambush on a terror mission in Nairobi. The shot killed three aliens and gave our men a fighting chance to exit the Skyranger.

Jfbbis: Bronze Star of Terra
Jfbbis killed two aliens with brutal efficiency in the early stages of the Nairobi Terror Mission. His crack shooting took apart the aliens’ right flank and turned the battle on our favor.

Mission 83

None

Mission 84

Wolfpack: Bronze Star of Terra
Wolfpack killed two aliens in close combat and led a charge into the UFO.

Mission 85

Alf III: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Mr. Bug IV: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Both of these agents panicked in combat, jeopardizing our mission.

Mission 86

Breeze: Silver Star of Terra
Breeze killed five aliens with a Blaster Launcher over the course of an engagement with a Sectoid terror ship. His shooting likely saved the mission.

The Time: Silver Star of Terra
The Time killed three aliens in close combat over the course of a ferocious firefight at an alien terror ship. His clutch performance helped turn the battle in our favor.

Naiwf: Bronze Star of Terra
Naiwf, despite having only one working eye, charged into the UFO and killed the final alien from close range.

Naiwf: Bronze Badge of Kahunas
Naiwf lost an eye to a gruesome wound but continued to fight.

Coffee Warlord II: Gold Angel Wings
In the face of an onrushing CyberDisc, Coffee rushed to Sachmo III, applied first aid, and dragged the body back to cover. His actions were of the highest bravery, and directly saved Sachmo III’s life.

Kodos: Bronze Angel Wings
While Coffee got Sachmo III under cover, Kodos took out the advancing CyberDisc. Without his crack shooting, both men would likely have died.

Japherwaki II: Purple Heart
Sachmo III: Purple Heart
Naiwf: Purple Heart

Mission 87

Fonzie II: Silver Star of Terra
Fonzie killed four aliens, led a rush into the enemy UFO, and single-handedly saved what was looking like our first aborted mission.

Condors II: Bronze Star of Terra
Condors killed two aliens and made a key rush into the UFO when we were down to only four able men left on the mission.

Calis: Bronze Angel Wings
Calis distracted then killed an alien that had Danny Van Halen dead to rights.

Travis III: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Travis went under alien control, killed Rich, and blew our tank apart. X-COM agents were forced to kill him.

Danny Van Halen: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Danny cracked under combat stress, putting our mission in jeopardy.

Split Personality III: Yellow Pin of Cowardice
Split, um, split from Fonzie II’s side at the UFO exit. Were it not for uncommon valor on Fonzie II’s part, we could have easily lost this mission.

Fonzie II: Japherwaki II Rectal Horseshoe
Fonzie II took two direct hits to the chest and was lined up to be killed when inexplicably the alien retreated back into the UFO.

Mission 88

None

Godzilla Blitz 03-11-2004 01:16 PM

Now that we're all caught up with medals, let's get right back into action!

Update

October 31

Less than 36 hours after we knock out three UFOs in a bloody day of fighting, the European night sky is alight with more UFOs. A small UFO touches down in Northern Africa. A medium-size Muton UFO lands near the British alien base. A large battleship dances over the continent. We launch the ASIA COM Skyranger for the African UFO, and the EU COM Skyranger for the Muton UFO that has landed in Britain.

We're racing the dark with the ASIA COM Skyranger, and it becomes apparent that we’re not going to make it. With Superman on route to knock down the UFO as soon as it takes off, we send the ASIA COM Skyranger back home. However, the EU COM Skyranger will have plenty of light, and makes it to its target in plenty of time. In we go again…

On board:
Kodos, Wolfpack, Swaggs, Vince, ShaefIlllini, Real Deal III, Tucker II, The Time, Revrew, and Chuck U Farley.

This mission will most likely go up on Saturday, maybe earlier if we get lucky.

Godzilla Blitz 03-11-2004 01:33 PM

ardent, tucker, kingfc: Believe me, I got tired of doing the awards, too. The first dozen or so were fun, but doing 60 missions worth at one shot got tedious after a while. Each mission took from 5-20 minutes to do, so it was pretty slow going. But they needed to be done. And now that we're caught up, we won't have to delay for them any more. It's all good.

Travis: Yeah, Travis III was not a shining star in the Travis family line. Let's hope IV will be better.

Vince: You're in the Skyranger now, en route to battle.

AStott: Yup, your star keeps getting brighter.

Regarding Kodos falling through the floor: In his defense, it was pretty smoky in there.

Sachmo: Yeah, in reading over the old missions, there were a handful of agents that had great stats, great mission results, and lots of potential. Sachmo II was definitely one that I hated to see die. Raven Hawk and Shorty were two others that fit in that category. Never cracked, always came through in the clutch, and hit everything in sight. Tough losses. Fortunately, someone has always stepped up to fill empty shoes.

Sterling: Actually, I know exactly who I got sick from, and I can't blame Sectoids this time. Got a vicious case of strep throat that led to ear infections in both ears and dehydration. Had I known what it was I could have gotten treatment fast, but I waited three days before going to the hospital. Was pretty much down for five days. Yuck.

Tasan 03-11-2004 01:59 PM

Nothing for Tasan I in his death finale? I thought he at least got wounded before finally going down in a hail of cyberdisc fire.

Poli 03-11-2004 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godzilla Blitz
Sterling: Actually, I know exactly who I got sick from, and I can't blame Sectoids this time. Got a vicious case of strep throat that led to ear infections in both ears and dehydration. Had I known what it was I could have gotten treatment fast, but I waited three days before going to the hospital. Was pretty much down for five days. Yuck.


Bummer. I've had 3 cases of strep in 6.5 years of being in the Navy. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before I get it again.-

Wolfpack 03-11-2004 02:29 PM

Bronze Star of Terra...SWEET! :) Now watch me die in an inglorious fashion on the next mission.

sterlingice 03-11-2004 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sachmo71
Poor Sachmo II...so much promise. Too bad he's dead


Many an X-Com tombstone have that carved on it ;)

SI

Vince 03-11-2004 06:16 PM

Good times...eagerly anticipating the mission result :)

JeffNights 03-11-2004 06:54 PM

The Captain is snubbed for 23 missions. ee-gads....then again he hasnt really done anything worth merit.

Glengoyne 03-12-2004 02:18 AM

Nice Job on the Medals GB.

The troops in Asia are getting restless. The string on my paddle ball broke, and I am starting to lose faith in my ability to hold it together. Killing aliens is the sure fire cure for cabin fever.

condors 03-12-2004 06:17 AM

wow i actually got a medal

hopefully its a sign of good things to come and not condors III

Kodos 03-13-2004 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffNights
The Captain is snubbed for 23 missions. ee-gads....then again he hasnt really done anything worth merit.


Just surviving 23 missions is worthy of a measure, Captain! Keep up the good work. I hope we are both still around to fight together when we go to Mars... :)

fantastic flying froggies 03-16-2004 10:18 AM

Almost off page 1.

Can't have that, can we ?

Bump.

Poli 03-16-2004 11:51 AM

Never thought I'd see the day.

Sublime 03-18-2004 10:38 AM

bump...just too close to the bottom for my likin

kingfc22 03-18-2004 03:08 PM

Have the Sectoids captured GB????

Kodos 03-18-2004 03:29 PM

Or perhaps Blitz decided to try some paint chips? :eek:

klayman 03-18-2004 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos
Or perhaps Blitz decided to try some paint chips? :eek:


We'll hold you responsible then ;)

RealDeal 03-20-2004 11:30 PM

XCOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

sterlingice 03-20-2004 11:52 PM

Argh. Why is it that every couple of pages, someone feels the need to make a post that's wider than a screen?

SI

Coffee Warlord 03-21-2004 01:09 AM

Because it's the Xcom Thread.

XCOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!

kingfc22 03-21-2004 03:01 AM

Yes.

XCOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

The_herd 03-21-2004 09:13 AM

X-COM?

Blade6119 03-21-2004 09:52 PM

makes me think of the song from spaceballs when the ship is going down...odd

Craptacular 03-21-2004 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade6119
makes me think of the song from spaceballs when the ship is going down...odd


Ten, nine, eight, six.

Six? What happened to seven?!?

Just kidding. Seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, have a nice day.

Thank you.

sterlingice 03-22-2004 01:54 PM

Resisting urge to make "luggage combination" quote... I can think of at least one other thread on this board in the last couple months that turned into Spaceballs quotes galore. :D

SI

Blade6119 03-22-2004 06:56 PM

linky?

tucker342 03-22-2004 07:25 PM

I love that movie:D

sterlingice 03-22-2004 07:44 PM

After searching, I cannot find it. :(

Must have been another board I frequented or possibly a chat. Sorry for the downer.

SI

Craptacular 03-22-2004 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sterlingice
After searching, I cannot find it. :(

Must have been another board I frequented or possibly a chat. Sorry for the downer.

SI


Might it have been ...
So Who's Going to Be Celebrating Festivus This Year?

Ok, we need GB to bring this thread back on topic. Then again, Spaceballs is going to be about as close to "on-topic" as we're going to get.

Kodos 03-24-2004 06:55 PM

X-Commmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

JeeberD 03-24-2004 07:03 PM

Hmmmm, I'm really starting to get worried about GB. This isn't like him to just disappear without letting us know what's going on...

Lokugh 03-25-2004 09:33 AM

I am as well. He actually feels bad when he leaves us without our X-com fix. If it was not sudden and serious, I think he would have let us know. Hope everything is ok with the little Blitzer...

tucker342 03-25-2004 10:18 AM

hmmm it has been almost two weeks now since he's showed up.... I'm sure he's fine though... I hope:(

Fonzie 03-25-2004 01:07 PM

*Thinks a happy thought for GB*

MikeVic 03-25-2004 02:16 PM

Maybe the Sectoids got him... :(

tucker342 03-25-2004 08:01 PM

I bet it was the Notre Dame Yankee Sectoids that got him:eek:


In all seriousness, I hope things are going okay GB...

Lokugh 03-30-2004 10:13 AM

It is quiet. Too quiet. And thus begins Day 14 of BlitzWatch...

Tasan 03-30-2004 10:21 AM

The only thing I can think, is that he got so far behind at work when he was sick that he just hasn't had any time to get here. I hope.

bamcgee 03-30-2004 11:17 AM

It's bizarre having somewhat personal yet completely anonymous relationships, isn't it? In all honesty, if something bad did happen, how would anyone here find out?

Hopefully that's not the case.

Kodos 03-30-2004 12:02 PM

I sent him an email. I hope everything is alright. I'm a bit worried at this point. :(

kingfc22 03-31-2004 02:38 PM

GB...... GB........ Are you out there????

fantastic flying froggies 04-02-2004 07:13 AM

Still no news ? :(

I really hope everything 's all right...

Blade 04-02-2004 11:00 AM

Yah, this is getting scary...

3ric 04-02-2004 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kodos
I sent him an email. I hope everything is alright. I'm a bit worried at this point. :(


You have his personal email adress?

sterlingice 04-02-2004 12:27 PM

Is it [email protected]? ;)

SI

Kodos 04-02-2004 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3ric
You have his personal email adress?


Yeah, I got it a while back. May not be up to date. No reply.


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