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Greetings, and thank you for your interest in the Black Wolves!
First off, I stress that this is a NON-CANON unit, the Black Wolves are a legacy built and entirely owned by us. No one else can lay claim to what we are, and we have the freedom to make the unit what we want it to be!
Summary:
This unit has been around since the beginning of Mechwarrior Online. Damn, what a ride. We started out as the Black Wolves Mercenary Company, a cover for what we really are: the secret black ops Zeta Galaxy of Clan Wolf. For simplicity's sake, you can consider us the Wolf's Dragoons no one ever noticed, except instead of being a scouting run, we were sent to the Inner Sphere for combat experience against a non-Clan foe in preparation of the Invasion. Some may know us from our competition team which placed in the finals of the first Run Hot or Die Tournament, or from the beginning of open beta with our "AAARRRRROOOOOOOO" battlecry upon entering a match (and often after hard fights). As the Clan Invasion has finally come to MWO, we can now openly identify as Zeta Galaxy, although the B.W.M.C. roots are not to be forgotten, and has been taken up as our identity in all other games.
We have a core of pilots who are very skilled and have a thorough understanding of the game and the Battletech universe. We are tightly-knit and despite being competitive we still have fun with the game. We run both private and public matches, and while we always aim to win we are NOT so hardcore that pilots are ripped apart for making mistakes, although criticisms are made in interest of helping a pilot improve. We do not have time requirements, we are strictly a real-life-first unit. However, we do encourage as much activity from our pilots as they can reasonably give and require pilots to be on Teamspeak 3 when playing. Although much of our MWO playerbase has been dormant for a number of months, many are surging back after the Clan release. We are coming back with a vengeance, and are welcoming new members to the pack.
Since the Black Wolves formed when MWO began, we have evolved into a multi-game community, involved in a wide spread of games. We are eagerly awaiting Star Citizen's full release, and we have a presence in games such as War Thunder, Warframe, EvE Online, Team Fortress 2, Supreme Commander and whatever else we feel like playing. Members are more than welcome to suggest games to the greater community at any time.
Requirements:
If you are looking for a unit willing to win together and have a blast, here is what we are looking for in pilots:
- Age 18 or older
- Proficient at piloting a wide variety of 'Mechs, with sound tactical sense, situational awareness, and ability to following orders.
- Proficiency at operating as part of a unit, with good teamwork and respect for other pilots of the unit.
- Willingness to improve. This includes being able to take and consider constructive feedback from teammates in both 'Mech builds and battlefield tactics.
- A love of BattleTech! And if you are new and do not understand the lore, having a willingness to learn.
Combat Style:
We are known for being aggressive and lethal on the battlefield. When 'bunching up' occurs in pug matches, we are often the ones to lead a line-breaker charge. Most of us identify with a 'get-up-and-personal' combat style, and some of the best brawler pilots you will meet on the battlefield are in our ranks.
The Black Wolves operate under a Wolf Pack combat doctrine in competitive matches, which is based on two primary pillars:
- Flexibility : Black Wolf pilots are expected to be able to adapt rapidly under combat conditions, and off the field. In competition, battlefield Command and Control (C&C) can become fluid. Wolves are expected to be able to switch fire teams and be able to take orders from anyone at any time, as disconnects and/or combat losses can change who is in overall command. This also includes the ability to switch from a predefined strategy into something new on the fly.
- Lethality : Wolves are expected to master both coordinated fire in squads of any size or composition, and be lethal and efficient individually in single combat. Individual lethality contributes to the effectiveness of the group as a whole, and when combined makes a very potent fire team. Pilots are not expected to take down Assault 'Mechs with Lights, although it is very possible to do and many members of the Wolves have done this several times in single combat. However, pilots are expected to learn how to operate their personal machines to the maximum efficiency they can achieve, while maintaining a level head in combat.
JOINING:
If the above sounds like what you are looking to be a part of, then by all means please apply! We are open to hardened veterans and those looking at BattleTech with fresh eyes alike. All we ask is that you are dedicated to improving yourself, the unit, and the universe of BattleTech. To apply, copy the application form below and fill it out.
Age:
Timezone:
Preferred call-sign (If any): [should be a shortened version of your name]
Experience (both TT and MW):
Preferred 'Mech class and roles:
Why you want to join the Wolves [Detail appreciated]:
Tell us a little about yourself:
Questions and concerns:
Example application:
Age: 21
Timezone: EDT [GMT -4]
Preferred call-sign: Alaric
Experience : 11 years playing Mechwarrior 4, occasional TT, mostly MWDA.
Preferred 'Mech class and roles: Heavy - Assault Classes; Catapult, Stalker, Summoner, Warhawk. Brawling, Attack and Heavy Harassment roles
Why you want to join the Wolves: Because these guys are an awesome crew to play with, and there is no one else I would rather have beside my in those tough line fights.
Tell us a little about yourself: I am a longtime fan of all things Battletech, been addicted to it since I was introduced to the universe at a Summer camp when I was 9. Soon after I began collecting minis (I now have well over a thousand) and I still remember finding a MW4: Mercenaries box in a Games Boutique 11 years ago when it released. I have played that game through several times a year ever since. For as much flak as it often gets, MW4 was a damn good game although it did mess several things up a bit. Additionally, about half my bookshelf is taken up by Battletech novels, and I am still looking for more!
Questions and concerns: Why am I not piloting a Battlemech right now?
Commanding Officer - Alaric Wolf Kerensky
Executive Officer - Jorudor
Recruitment Officer - GumbyC2C
Website:
http://blackwolves.enjin.com/?welcome
. Greetings, hope to meet you guys in battle and test your mettle.
