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[Adeptis]

Representing the pinnacle in Elite Mercenaries, the Highland Dragoon Guards support the Free Worlds League.

We endeavor to secure the worlds of the periphery against the destructive influence of the Inner Sphere, establishing a new home unmarred by the conflicts which have plagued our home world.

We are a unit dedicated to governance by the members, and commited to function through cooperation and team play. Our drops observe basic tactical practices, and our members play to win. As Highlanders, we represent a niche group in the 'MechWarrior community, and we show it through our principles:

We endeavor to personify the core pillars of the Highlander:

• -Cooperation: Highlanders work together constructively for the betterment of their fellows and organization
  
• -Communication: Highlanders speak their thoughts with wisdom, restraint, and conviction, speaking clearly and listening with understanding
  
• -Competency: Highlanders consistently work to achieve the highest level of skill and proficiency they are able, and help others do the same patiently.

Highlanders are always acting in the support of our core values:

• -Loyalty: This means loyalty to your brothers and friends of the Highlanders, as well as the values and organization they represent
  
• -Honor: This means demonstrating the strength of character and mature intent to deal with all others honorably and with respect
  
• -Integrity: This means upholding the values of the Highlanders through clear and fair judgement, and transparency of information and choice

We are a hardcore, Highlander-themed MWO mercenary group. To us, though, "hardcore" doesn't have to mean what you think it means. The HDG strive for a balance between competitive play skill and, well, whatever else is important in your life. You get to decide how much time you can dedicate to us.

Furthermore, we set ourselves apart by our unique organizational structure, designed to further our goal of being flexible yet competitive. HDG has three membership Tiers, which reflect decision-making ability and authority within the unit. Each member begins at Initiate, the lowest rank, and can become a Watchman or Guardsman should s/he so desire. The Watchmen and Guardsmen above them form the War Council, responsible for the direction and guidance of the unit. In this way, any of our members can begin working towards helping governing the group.

"But Uncle Adeptis," you say hurriedly. "What if I'm really good, but can only devote a bit of time a week?" That's the purpose of Rank. We use a military-style rank system, and promotions go to those who demonstrate exceptional skill, dedication, cooperation, and initiative. Through this system, we can gratefully recognize our members' skill without asking them to take on responsibility that they may not be able to commit to.

If this sounds like the unit for you, come visit us at http://www.HighlandDragoons.com! Alternatively, we have a channel on NGNG's TS3 server. Please come drop us a line!

Edited by Adeptis, 31 October 2012 - 05:49 PM.

[George Wade]

We can also be found "in-person" on NGNG and North American Official- Unofficial Teamspeak throughout the week. We look forward to seeing you there!

[TrentTheWanderer]

We're always up for a good fight, pop us a word if you're looking for a heavily team-focused group.

[Weeble]

Fwiw, I'd drop with these guys, anytime.

Just did some drops with your Riven Cale and wanted to give him some props. Stayed calm, called strategy and targets, didn't get excited when one match didn't go our way. Nice job, had a lot of fun. I only dropped out so you could get more of your members in the group. Hope to work with you again. Thanks.

[Johnny Morgan]

great group to play with, i've signed up!

[George Wade]

It's great to get in play time with members from all over the community, look for the [HDG] tag on the North American server more in the future! If you see us on feel free to stop by and say hello.

[Aeron Sley]

If you guys need some help starting out, we are always willing to help out fellow Dragoons. we typically have 4 to 6 full groups on our TS server you can drop with, and we would be happy to make you a company channel while you get your crew going. TS information is TS.blackthornes.com password Blackthornes we can support 512 players so you guys are no burden, we are here to help. If nothing else, good luck with your unit and you are always welcome to drop with us.

[Adeptis]

Aeron,

Your invite is much appreciated, since we've taken you up on it. We really appreciate dropping with you guys, thanks for the space on you server and the drops!

[TrentTheWanderer]

It's been great to drop with you guys so far, and really encouraging to see such a strong group so welcoming to newer players in the community. We're currently brainstorming for ways some of our affiliated units can have regular familiarization exercises, we might be proposing "mixed team" drops or tournaments soon. Iron sharpens iron, and all!

[George Wade]

We're always glad to see fresh faces at HDG, stop by sometime to say hi and see what we're all about.

Also, many thanks to the Blackthorne's Dragoons, we look forward to fostering a strong friendship as time goes by!

[TrentTheWanderer]

Hope the battlefield is treating you all well! Visit us on NGNG if you're looking to get in drops with a group of strong team players.

[Helliouse]

These guys have been a blast to play with. They have kept a nice loose command style that lets me play my style while benefiting the group. I haven't been forced into any Mech Loadouts, or any play styles. I have been free to play, have fun, and win.

I look forward to more drops and helping our new members get some much needed C-Bills!

Edited by Helliouse, 13 November 2012 - 10:27 AM.

[Adeptis]

We've added a handful of new members this past week, and we're still looking for more! Come join us tonight at 8pm EST on No Guts No Galaxy's TS3 server (63.209.37.2:9196)! We have a channel under "Mercenary Units."

Edited by Adeptis, 13 November 2012 - 12:18 PM.

[TrentTheWanderer]

More drops with allied units and new members are making every day a fresh gameplay experience! Thanks to everyone who stopped by to drop with us, and we hope to see you all again!

[TrentTheWanderer]

Can't wait for the Caraphract today! Join us on No Guts, No Galaxy to test it out!

[Tyr Sallus]

Are you gentlemen still recruiting?

[TrentTheWanderer]

We are recruiting! We can be contacted through our website as well as on No Guts, No Galaxy teamspeak if you are interested.

[Helliouse]

Hey all, we are still looking and recruiting. Look for us on NGNG (voip01.n1585.hypernia.net:9992) password is in the link.

We have two drop nights that everyone is encouraged to attend, real life permitting! We play more role based then build based tactics and keep a fairly loose command structure. If you are interested in playing with a fun group of people and earning some c-bills and XP while doing so come drop with us!

[TrentTheWanderer]

Thanks to everyone who put in an application with us this week! We really liked some of your applications and look forward to seeing you in trial drops soon!

[Portege]

We are looking to do several recruit co-drops in may. Feel free to PM myself or any of the HDG folks here (dates/times), or drop by the website and drop an app.