Theramore Task Force

=Introduction=


 * Full Name - Theramore Task Force
 * Abbreviation - T.T.F


 * Recruitment Status: OPEN
 * RP Beginner Friendly: YES (You must be willing to learn)
 * Strictness In-Character: HIGH
 * Guild Type: Military
 * Guild Size: 40-50 Members (Current)

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=Regimental Slogan=



"HONOUR - VALOR - FIDELITY" - The Theramore Task Force Regimental Slogan

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=Oath of Allegiance=

"I, _____, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of Lady Jaina Proudmoore and Theramore Island against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of Lady Proudmoore and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice."

=What do we do?=

The full name of our organisation is the "Theramore Task Force" and we are a regiment of Theramore Marines serving under the command of Lady Jaina Proudmoore. Our primary position is that of being a special forces regiment to Theramore. Our secondary is to foreignly represent Lady Jaina Proudmoore and our proud homeland, ensuring that Theramores name is safe. We undergo a heavy range of militaristic and political based RP combined.

Below is a list of -some- RolePlay activities we undergo:


 * Military Based Events

- Military Patrols: The Task Force occasionally conducts military patrols of the Dustwallow Marsh, and the Barrens, keeping tight security over Theramore territory.

- Military Excursions/Expeditions: When need be, the Task Force will indulge in planning large scale military or other variations of expeditions into places they've never been before. These events are usually planned and conducted over a series of days or weeks.

- Military Training: Weekly trainings are often hosted when no other events are taking place. We do not only practice and train members on their emoting and RolePlay skills, but we also indulge ourselves with modern military training procedures. These being hiking trips, endurance tests, and members will often be thrown into many different controlled exercises to which they must use their initiative to overcome their obstacles.

- Law Enforcement & Interrogation: Despite not primarily being a Law-Enforcement group, the Task Force will IF NEED BE, patrol the streets of Theramore or Stormwind, arresting necessary criminals and conducting military interrogation of our captured enemies.


 * Political & Off-Duty Based Events

- Political Representation: On behalf of Theramore, the Task Force attends Alliance Council meetings and delegations to discuss local and foreign relations involving the Alliance as a whole.

- Off-Duty RolePlay: When Marines switch to going Off-Duty, they must change into their own clothing, without any hint of Theramore uniform. Off-Duty Marines often socialise amongst one another, or with members of other guilds and friends, and are entitled to do whatever based RolePlay they wish as long as it doesnt conflict with any of the Task Force ruling.



=History=

The T.T.F was formed during the 3rd War as a Special Forces unit serving Lady Jaina Proudmoore, and acting as her personal bodyguard. Led by Major Ronald Goldwood, the Force was deployed into numerous regions such as Ashenvale Forest, the Stonetalon Mountain Ranges, the Dustwallow Marsh, and of course, Mount Hyjal. They served unquestionably, and took heavy casualties via the Burning Legion during a "Mop-Up Mission" into the northern borders of Ashenvale Forest. The Force was decommissioned following Major Goldwoods death and all remaining soldiers were transferred to neighbouring regiments.

Several years onward, Jaina appointed Captain Kaijan Vaylor, an experienced tactician and loyal soldier to Ronald Goldwood as the new Major to the Force, who begun work immediatly on setting up relations with the Eastern Kingdoms again. The Task Force now acts as Theramores special forces regiment, and public relations Ambassadors. They are involved with numerous military operations internally and externally from Theramore. They also represent themselves and Theramore within the Alliance Government.

The total number of Marines currently serving the Task Force Regiment: 150-200 soldiers.

Note: Not all soldiers are characters that are played ingame.

=Theramore Isle=

Theramore Isle is not only the Alliance's heavily fortified stronghold in Kalimdor and capital of the Dustwallow Marsh with a population of 9,500 people, but also the official home of the new Alliance in Kalimdor. It was built primarily as a military fortress, but has grown somewhat to serve as a trading port.



Naturally, the Task Force is based in Theramore, serving the majestic Lady Jaina Proudmoore. We hold the Keep, known as "The Garrison", as our Headquarters, and make use of its many rooms and resources. We use various other buildings at our disposal situated around Theramore, such as Lady Jainas observatory tower, where the middle floor acts as our military archive & library, whilst the Docks are used to moor our War Frigate, The Bleeding Sparrow.

You may also find the Task Force within the compound of Northwatch Hold, just South of Ratchet, during trainings and patrols of the Barrens, keeping tight security over Theramores sector.



The Marsh surrounding Theramore is full of waste and danger. Many spies and carniverous creatures lurk around and wait for a time to strike down any civilian or soldier leaving the city. It is advised that anybody venturing outside of the city alone should fully equip themselves.

=Can I join the Force?=

The Task Force only recruits Humans, Dwarves and Gnomes that are of level 20 or above. To join we ask that you set up an In-Character interview with Careers Officer: Matafleur Dannan. You may also apply by signing up to the forums and leaving an In-Character enlistment form.

However, before joining, it is obliged that you read the Code of Conduct and background information about the Task Force. This is so you have a general idea of what our guild is about and what type of WoW Lore we follow.

Forums: http://theramoretaskforce.prophpbb.com/

Information Upon Joining

If your interview is accepted, and you're enlisted into the Task Force, you'll recieve the trial rank of "Recruit". Your service and duty as a Recruit will require you to accompany higher ranked Marines on their personal duties for the Force, and to show off your RP skills, grammar, maturity and contribution. All of these will help you progress further during your trial period, and give the officers a positive aura.

Your time as a Recruit will not be easy however. Due to us resembling real life Marines In-Character, you'll be expected to survive harsh living. Being a strict military regiment you must be prepared to recieve harsh orders, corporal punishment and a regulated lifestyle. This is not however, a way to bully our newer members, nor is it to embarrass them. It is a way for us to see if you're worthy of full membership into the Force, and that you fit in nicely with us in general. As a member of the Task Force you will have to obey the Code of Conduct, which may result in you giving up certain RP you enjoy. This is to maintain a level of maturity and strict organisation within the guild, making ourselves look as presentable as possible, and to make our members feel proud to be in the guild. Along with many other guilds, we take our members seriously, and value those who fit in with the rest of the members and fully settle within our "team", meaning all of our members get along well without squabble or argument, and are very close-knit.

Every week, Lieutenant. Matafleur Dannan will host "Enrolment Drills", which are in short terms, Recruitment Trials. All Recruits must undergo several tests of endurance, RolePlay initiative and skills. Once completing these Drills, you will be promoted into a division matching your class, and will be announced as a full member of the guild.

Please take this information into account before applying to join the Force. In response to the harsh resemblance of real-life military, we offer a great range of internal and public RolePlay with a great number of funfilled people who hold a mature personality. We also offer a lot of respect, lore discussion and weekly RP events. Please check our forums for more information and updates regarding the guild.

Information Regarding Death Knights

The Task Force, on Lady Jaina Proudmoores permittance, has now opened doors to Death Knights. Those who apply and are accepted will engage in harsh criticism from the other Marines, this for obvious reasons. They must prepare themsevles to take harsh abuse about being what they are, and will be expected to see it through. Death Knights will be given standard uniform, and will be treated in accordance to any other Marine, therefor they will not be anything special nor degraded. Below are a list of rules and regulations which the Death Knights must obide by to stay within the regiment:

1) The Task Force only accepts those Death Knights with a specific and reliable backstory that fits in with Theramorian Lore.

2) All Death Knights who're accepted -MUST- discard any Ebon Blade or Scourge weaponary they have In-Character.

3) They're restricted on what magic or powers they can use. Meaning Unholy Death Knights are strictly forbidden. We will however accept various Blood and Frost based spells.

4) They'll be asked to share any information they know regarding the Lich King, working with guild officers to overcome Scourge activity.

=Code of Conduct=

Below are the rules of the Force set down by Major Kaijan Vaylor.

Contents


 * Chapter 1 - Uniform
 * Chapter 2 - Reputation + Maturity
 * Chapter 3 - Ranking System
 * Chapter 4 - Commissioned Officers and their Duties
 * Chapter 5 - Non-Commandant Members and their Duties



Chapter 1: Uniform

Uniform is key within the Task Force. It is used to represent our proud homeland that is Theramore and to fully distinguish us as a mature, and well organised guild. We uphold our uniform regulations very strictly, and we expect that all of our members wear it without faulter, and feel proud to be a part of such an organisation. Below is a list of strict, basic rules to be obided by.

1 - Uniform must be worn at ALL times during On-Duty RP.

2 - Uniform is to be presented as we say, anybody changing the uniform to suit themselves will be punished.

3 - Civilian clothes must be worn during Off-Duty RP. (Tabard must be removed)

4 - Anybody abusing the uniform rule will be demoted, and eventually kicked if continously showing misconduct.

Chapter 2: Reputation & Maturity

To be a member of the Force you must have a certain level of maturity and make sure you can handle IC & OOC problems accordingly. Being immature, E.G: jumping around, l33t speak, swearing unecessarily, power/godemoting will be an instant kick from the guild, as we will not jeopodise our reputation. The rules on reputation are set down below:

1 - All members of the T.T.F must make sure no other members act against RPing rules and must make sure that they use the Guild Chat to inform the officers.

2 - If anybody shows bad conduct of RolePlay, again showing poweremotes, l33t speak etc, they will be Warned and eventually removed. (Guild Chat is OOC and is acceptable)

3- We also don't want our characters to drink or get drunk and run around jumping up and down all the time, especially while on duty, this will result in a guild kicking.

4 - Adressing members of higher ranks by "Sir", "Ma'm" or their rank, e.g "Captain" is controlled by the acting commander who is online. Some members may be more flexible and not asked to be called by these titles and others may be strict on it, if a member goes against this rule when applied they will be warned.

Chapter 3: The Theramore Task Force Ranking System

Below is the T.T.F's ranking system based around the Theramore rankings. (Highest Top, Lowest Bottom)


 * Major
 * Captain
 * Lieutenant
 * 1st. Class Marine/Spellguard
 * 2nd. Class Marine/Spellguard
 * Quartermaster
 * Recruit

Chapter 4: Comissioned Officers and their Duties

The Force picks and declares its officers based upon the following attributes.

- Leadership - Organisation - Loyalty - Respectable RP

(Those seeking an officer position must commit themselves. Each officer will have the duty of planning events and running a specific Department or Sub-Division within the regiment. The job requires time and loyalty, and all officers must be ready to accept these conditions before their formal promotion)

The highest rank of Force is the "Major". He/She will organise internal and outside relations of the Force and will command IC & OOC, taking up the duty of overseeing the guild as a whole. The current Major is: Kaijan Vaylor.

The second highest rank to gain is that of "Captain". These are the Major's advisors and strive to enforce disapline throughout the Force, and leading one of two Sub-Divisions. They also take up the role of overseeing the guild in the Majors absence.

"Lieutenants" make up the bulk of the officers in the Force. Each one runs one of the following Departments: Intelligence, Public Relations, Strategical Operations and Careers. They strive to enforce the rules and to maintain strict obediance.

Chapter 5: The Non-Commandant Members and their Duties

The Non-Commandant ranks of the Force make up of the "1st and 2nd Class Marines & Spellguards". The Marines & Spellguards make up the bulk of the whole Task Force, acting as the basic soldier and fighting combatant. 1st Class members have extra authority, often taking in several Recruits at a time to oversee and enforce the regiments rules.

The "Quartermasters" are those soldiers that strive to keep the Force going in all necessities. Importing rations and extra bedding is always their first objective. The Quartermasters are also Armourers, and will see to it that all members of the regiment have a fully operational uniform on them at all times.

The "Recruit" is the lowest rank to have in the Force and will undergo Training Camp styled RolePlay. Recieving harsh orders and corporal punishment is but a test of their endurance and ability to RolePlay a soldier. Each will be partnered with a 1st Class soldier, who will enforce the regiments rules and regulations throughout their trial period.

=The Nine Noble Virtues (N.N.V)=

Courage: Courage is the Brother to Fear. There is no courage that doesn't rise from Terror. It is knowing when to speak and when to remain silent and having the will to act, despite difficulty or over-whelming fear. It means facing darkness.

Discipline: It is the key to deepening one's commitment and relationship to the Task Force. It is the first and most important building block in the foundation of an honorable life. It goes hand in hand with the virtue of perseverance and, as a whetstone hones a finely crafted blade, so does discipline hone the spirit.

Fidelity: Fidelity is the long-term commitment, not only to Lady Proudmoore but to the Theramore Task Force that works the path with you and to the ethics we all share and choose to live by. It is a strength that gives one the ability to forbear and means not turning back when the path becomes difficult.

Honour: This is the most difficult virtue to describe. It defines the condition of ones spirit and, in many ways, is the accumulation of all the other virtues lived out and lived well. It is a matter not compromising in one's service to the Force, no matter how difficult or trying that may, at times, become. It is consciously and willingly tearing away the comfort zone that we place between our self's and service and standing vulnerable yet strong in purpose. It means doing what is right, even when it is difficult or might bring uncomfortable consequences. Honor is living one's duty.

Hospitality: Is giving back and not only being courteous, but acknowledging the Task Force as kin. It means approaching others in the spirit of "right good will". "Right good will" means you accept that those who approach you within the Task Force are doing so honorably and without any hidden agenda or malicious intent.It gives the benefit of the doubt that all are adhering to the same ethics and values.

Industriousness: Constantly striving to develop one's gifts and talents and sharing those gifts with fellow Marines, as well as using them to make an impact on the Citizen world at large, is part and parcel of this virtue It entails accepting the responsibility to do our life's work as the Light defines it. It is also the responsibility to be productive with your knowledge. More to the point, it's taking pride in doing the smallest task well.

Perseverance: Has to do with developing one's will and fortitude. It means grasping each difficulty, each failure, each fear, and each pain as a gift, blessing, challenge, and opportunity to grow stronger, wiser and closer to your self. It means not giving up and keeping to your goals, and keeping fellow Marines in mind and central to your life. It goes hand in hand with discipline and, on the most mundane of levels, means working to develop healthy habits of spirituality.

Self-Reliance: Ridding oneself of any unconscious motivations, tearing down blockages of ego, and moving past the codependency and self-pity that we, as a society, have been taught. It means taking responsibility not only for one's actions but for one's actions and their consequences but also for claiming one's active place as part of the Task Force.

Truth: More than simply speaking or doing no falsehood, it means having courage to walk honorably, despite difficulties or discomforts. It means facing the challenges that will inevitably emerge as we cast off unneeded facades in the course of our growing awareness of what it means to live in Truth.

=Wikied Members=

Active Members


 * Major. Kaijan Vaylor.
 * Captain. Redeemer Shadowbane.
 * Captain. Arcilius Blazestave.
 * Lieutenant. Matafleur Dannan.
 * Lieutenant. Ragnar Bearclaw.
 * Lieutenant. Ceadric Clayworth.
 * First Class Marine. Caiden Murphy.
 * First Class Marine. Topaloz Rothgar.
 * First Class Spellguard. Cynndia Snowfall.
 * Second Class Spellguard. Marlysa.
 * Second Class Marine. Navras Benediction.

Deceased / Former Members


 * Lieutenant. Elwoldi Pendragon.
 * First Class Marine. Unirid Jugebearer.
 * First Class Marine. Lucentio Tarantino.