The Guardian - November 2, 2010
Canadian National Defense
The Canadian Armed Forces PR Team:
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Coda
Chief PR Officer Cpl. Roger Griswald
Writer Lt-Gen. Chucky Norris
Writer Cpl. Mansbridge09
Writer Pvt. AngryCanadian
Writer Cadet George Beeman
There has been a lot of battle success for EDEN this past month. Even just in eCanada we have had a lot of success with both major battles, and minor ones. A significant portion of eCanada's total battle damage comes from the CAF. If you take a look at the top ranks for eCanada you will find a lot of the members to be wearing the CAF uniform. The reason for this is because we promote fighting daily.
The new military module has worked out in the favour of the CAF. The new MPP module as well has let our group thrive. Our Rangers, Reserves, and Regulars have been fighting strong this past month. As a high commander of eCanada I can say that these new modules have benefited eCanada very much so.
I would also like to draw attention to our growing ranks. We have foreign troops coming and joining eCanada and we have over 100 active troops. We'd love to see this number continue to grow. By joining the CAF you will be serving your country, gaining much needed experience, and a new perspective on erepublik.
-written by Gen. Coda
Lessons from History: Iran out of Asia-Major
One of the operation I do remember was when we joined the USA in Asia. This particular maneuver occurred in the months of November and December 2009. The goal was pretty simple, weaken the PEACE GC [alliance] by taking as many of their colonies in Asia as possible. Back then there were three big ones: Liaoning controlled by Iranian, Karnatake controlled by Indonesian, and the Fortress of Heilongjiang under the Hungarian Flag. In addition to these, there were several regions that needed a little makeover to get back to their original owners.
To make it easier on the Americans with their direct assault. The CAF was charged to RW an Iranian region with the help of the US Marines corp and a bunch of freedom fighters coming from a few asian nations.
During this particular occasion we had the chance to prove our might during our prime time (eastern standard time). Fortunately while we were at our prime, Iran was sleeping and thus allowing us some pretty good conditions for a swift RW.
I remember the number of CAF soldiers present during the quick strike. One night we had about 80 members active in the chat room awaiting orders. It was a thing of beauty to see all of the soldiers charging the wall as we we're getting near the end of the battle. Yep... It truly was a damn good day to be in the CAF!
In the end, around six regions were returned to India. The whole operation lasted 3-4 days. Iran never truly recovered from those RW and the loss of Liaoning.
Even now Iran is only a shadow of it's former self. Mission accomplished!
-written by Lt-Gen. Chucky Norris
Pvt. AngryCanadianWhat first Brought you to eRepublik?
Ret. Gen. RamizethAbout two years ago several friends I have in an online MMO group I play with suggested this game after I guess seeing some advertisements. So I (and about a dozen online friends) joined up not really knowing anything about it. My friends seemed to tire rather quickly from the game and quit. However I stuck it out and joined the Canadian forums and applied to the CAF. I am a RL Canadian btw.
Pvt. AngryCanadianWhat is your opinion on the current state of the CAF?
Ret. Gen. RamizethAs with this game in general the CAF has seen its highlights and low-lights over the time I served. There are certainly a number of instances that I am very proud of our boys and girls. The new version update sure put a crimp on the whole thing and overall interest by players (not just soldiers) seemed to wane.
Ret. Gen. RamizethI handed the reigns over to Danster two months ago as I figured it was about time to step aside and let someone else take control and push the CAF to new heights. From what I have observed (as I still around to provide help/guidance if asked) he has assembled a strong team to help build our CAF up to a strong and proud force within Canada and the world.
Pvt. AngryCanadianWhat are some of your achievements in eRepublik so far? Ret. Gen. RamizethI think my biggest achievement was leading the Canadian forces with the liberation of all our Canadian territories during WW3. I rose through the ranks very quickly, from a platoon leader at the beginning of the war to Commander of the CAF by the end. The hours I spent in front of the computer supplying our soldiers and then watching us being part of the winning side on a lot of those battles would make my day.
Pvt. AngryCanadianWhy did you first join the CAF? Are you happy with that decision?
Ret. Gen. RamizethI joined about one month after starting to play the game, back in Feb 2009. I have not looked back since and think it was the best thing for me to do as this was what kept me going so long. If I never joined the CAF I doubt I would have played that much longer.
Pvt. AngryCanadianWhat do you plan to do in the future? Ret. Gen. RamizethRight now, I am retired. I still train and work and fight the occasional battle. I check in with High Command and watch what Canada is doing as a whole. I am nowhere near as active anymore but I will be around to provide any guidance and sage advice to anyone that would want it from this aged old man.
-written by Pvt. AngryCanadian
I joined the CAF only three months ago, but I immediately knew it was the right place for me. Everyone is so friendly, and always happy to help. I'm currently a Corporal in the 11th Royal Rifles, and have been extremely active in the CAF, both on the battlefield, and off. The CAF is one of the few reasons I still play the game today. Without it, battles and wars would certainly not be as fun.
I've had many great experiences in the CAF, like fighting on the hexagon battlefield in V2 with my platoon members, and fighting with the new war module right now. Joining the CAF gives you the opportunity to help and change your country with the battles you participate in. YOU can help your country to victory!
The CAF has impacted my eLife a lot. Without it, I would of probably quit the game a long time ago. It makes the game a lot more enjoyable and fun. You meet new people, you participate in wars, and you make your eCountry a better place to be in. The CAF is always looking to find new, active, and eager eCanadians to join the CAF. If that sounds like you, what are you waiting for!
There are many benefits to being in the CAF. You can get free weapons, free food, free CAD, you can meet new people, be a part of a team, and you'll have a great time. I joined the CAF three months ago, and absolutely love it! You should come join our family and become part of an organization that actually makes a difference!
If you have any questions or concerns about the CAF, please send me, Cpl. Mansbridge09, a PM, or any other wise, knowledgeable member of the CAF. Otherwise, what are you waiting for; YOU can make a difference! YOU should come join the Canadian Armed Forces today!
-written by Cpl. Mansbridge09
The Canadian Armed Forces is currently looking for active eCanadians of all ages to fill our ranks for the V2 battles ahead. You will begin in the Rangers as Cadets and learn from the best, most active and enthusiastic CAF members that we have. You will be trained in IRC use, battlefield mechanics, personal training methods, teamwork, CAF methods and the CAF Code of Conduct.
In the CAF you will be supplied with weapons to fight, moving tickets to get you to the theatre of action and food to heal battle wounds. Rise through the CAF ranks to command a platoon or a division, be your countries next battle hero and make your country proud of you as a member of the CAF.
Some of the qualities the CAF is looking for are
-Basic Understanding of Game Mechanics
-Reliable and Active
-Can work as part of a team
-Enjoys meeting new people and having fun
Some of the qualities that are needed or you will be trained for are
-Experience using the eCan forums (link provided below)
-Experience using IRC
-Basic understanding of Battle Mechanics
-Enjoy's Strategy
But most importantly we are looking for enthusiastic eCanadians ready to fight our countries enemies wherever they are. To apply you will need to sign up on the eCanada forums and request citizenship masking (access) here
Once you have citizen masking on the forums simply apply here
Comments
Join the CAF today and be that awesome!
Join the CAF today and be that awesome x2 😉
Join the CAF today and be that awesome x3
Join the CAF today and be that awesome x4
Excellent article!
Good Job crew...Rejoignez les Forces Armées Canadiennes! C'est un ordre!!!
You too can be a fail, join CAF!
trollolololol
IF they can fail, so can you! JOIN CAFail.
If youre not so hellbent on failing, join TCO😉
Canada's Premiere fighting force is fighting strong, join the CAF today!
"A significant portion of eCanada's total battle damage comes from the CAF. If you take a look at the top ranks for eCanada you will find a lot of the members to be wearing the CAF uniform."
Im really happy for ya and imma let ya finish, but TCO is the most kickass army of all time. Of all time!
winsauce
woot
Thanks for the info.
btw this design is sick (I assume its a Griswald)
The CAF is undoubtedly looking very strong these days - why wouldn't you want to be a part of it?
We don't make a lot of trolling noise, but we don't have to. The sound of our guns on the battlefield is deafening.
Join the CAF today and be that awesome x5
trollololol "The sound of our guns on the battlefield is deafening. "
trollololololol only a FM** trollololololol
Those TCO fella seem like they are trying to convince themself of something with their constant need to talk more than actually act.
Somebody need some lovin?
LOL, Tem - unlike you and Bob Turkee and Sir Shaun, I luckily have help some help. By my count:
4 Supreme Marshals, 2 5star FM's, 3 4star FM's, 3 3star FM's and 4 more 2star FM's and many many more quickly up and coming.
Your upper ranks are looking kind of thin and otherwise inactive these days. Just sayin'
...or should I be including Rolo in your ranks? Looks like he works for a TCO company. Just wonderin'
Join the CAF today and be that awesome x6
caf is better than tco, just saying.
😁😁😁
I second that. I don't lie.
Btw, congrats to 3 (maybe 4) CAFer who single handlely pawned the brit in the first round of Yorkshire.
Samuel Brouillette (17k), philip delle palme (8.5k) and Roger griswald (18.5k) showed them how it's done!
I also saw hb741 hitting hard, althought I can't say for sure how much he did.
We deffinetly aren't just watching.
Joining the army is definitively the best way to have fun and appreciate the game; Join the CAF today!
Fighting definitely gives you a better perspective of eRepublik; no doubt about that! JOIN THE CAF!
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"Btw, congrats to 3 (maybe 4) CAFer who single handlely pawned the brit in the first round of Yorkshire.
Samuel Brouillette (17k), philip delle palme (8.5k) and Roger griswald (18.5k) showed them how it's done!
I also saw hb741 hitting hard, althought I can't say for sure how much he did.
We deffinetly aren't just watching. "
Lol, takes that many CAFags to win a battle against the Brits. Well actually I can see why that would be. By that reasoning it would take about 16 to win a battle against Servia.
Such a pity that it only takes 2 Crimsons to win a battle against Servia (and no I'm not talking about members like Temisabutt. Just ordinary grunts did it)
Gen. Ramizeth o7
thanks for not forgetting me 😛
you've always been one of my first mentors
Hussar forever, peace out
o7
wow thats was a great article
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me,
Shall be my brother...
-Henry V (Shakespeare)
This is extra-butthurt - TCO FTW
Griswald and TCO a match to be made in heaven.
these pictures look like american soldiers
Tco just won the last 3 yorkshire bhs with let me add, Myself With 18.5k, then myself again with 20.8k then bob turkee with 18k
let it rain crimson?
Nice article.
MG is such a bragger
Why hang with the CAF zombies when you can chill with the TCO trolls?
Why fight alone with TCO when you can come fight as a team with the CAF? Take it from a former Crimson Commander; if you actually want to hang out with other people, the CAF is where you need to be. TCO has all of 5 active members who use their government funding so they can tank on their own.
...
oops, did I say that out loud?
Join the CAF today and be that awesome x5
Join the CAF today and be that awesome!
wow kilgore wow
I still dont understand why the CAF papers always use american soldier photos. Fuck guys
lol kilgore. ignorant much?
Kilgore coming from another exec you know full well thats untrue.
We have 3 active members that get all the funding, geez
at least its just 3, 5 woulda been unexceptable.
MCA421 you make a good point and I agree with you to a certain extent but...
1) This is not real life so the importance of dictating specifically Canadian soldiers isn't really necessary.
2) Most of the time we put the CAF crest on the soldiers so that they are CAF represented instead of whatever country they are from in real life.
3) Do you know how hard it is to find a decent picture of a Canadian soldier? Especially if you are looking for something specific / artistic? I've been through pages and pages of google images, stock imaging sites, and used various resources to attempt to find images of Canadian soldiers portrayed in a decent fashion. They really need to get some journalists to follow them along. It would be good publicity for them to have some good pictures of their soldiers.
It's just easier to use images from all over to depict "soldier" and add the Canadian element after.