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--- strykergang [2023/09/15 17:53] – goa
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-| The core of [[Strykergang]] celebrating their victory over the [[Bronies]] after the siege of Danzig in [[25.0]]. |
+| **Top:** Red frog avatar of [[Stryker]] |
+| **Bottom:** Celebrations after the siege of Danzig in [[25.0]] |
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-| **First iteration**  | 11.0 |
+| **First iteration**  | [[11.0]]  |
-| **Years active**  | 2015 -- 2021, 2023* |
+| **Years active**  | 2015--2021; 2023((Voth's [[38.0]] nation of the Neo-Confederacy is considered by most of Strykergang - including stryker himself- to be a 'successor state' to Strykergang, comprising many veteran members and former allies.))  |
 | **Notable players**  | [[Stryker123abc]]\\ [[Falklands]]\\ [[PandaTanner]]\\ [[wolfdevon]] Gh0stViper8112\\ Ostlicher\\ Semiautistic\\ [[Voth]]  |
-| **Associated groups**  | [[spooky_s_bulls/SpookyGang]]\\ [[TrenchGang]]\\ [[TaP]]\\ [[NcordoGang]]\\ [[Qing/Mordereth]] |
+| **Associated groups**  | [[spooky_s_bulls/SpookyGang]]\\ [[TrenchGang]]\\ [[TaP]]\\ [[NcordoGang]]\\ [[Qing/Mordereth]]  |
-//*Voth's [[38.0]] nation of the Neo-Confederacy is considered by most of Strykergang - including stryker himself- to be a 'successor state' to [[Strykergang]], comprising many veteran members and former allies.//
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 ===== 11.0 =====
+//Nation - ISIS//
 Stryker joined the existing ghouliphate of [[ISIS_11.0|ISIS]], then under [[Ghoul|Roguelich]]. He quickly took charge of the burgeoning faction, made an alliance with the Russian bloc, and spent most of the server memeraiding absolutely everyone until Ar-raqqah was destroyed by the hands of [[NATO_11/NATO]].
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 [{{:1471548717845.png?400|Aerial shot of Ar-Raqqah.}}]
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 ===== 12.0 =====
+//Nation - Prussia//
 Stryker created Prussia, and retained many of his previous members from ISIS and was one of the server's strongest factions, holding their own against the Norse on multiple occasions.
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 ===== 16.0 =====
+//Nation - Belgium//
 Stryker originally planned to play as the Ottoman Empire. He had second thoughts upon witnessing the local terrain of Istanbul, which was uncharacteristically mountainous on that iteration's [[chien_eurocrop_16/eurocrop]] map. This disdain for settling near mountains would persist until the group's retirement.
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 ===== 20.0 =====
+//Nation - German Empire//
 Stryker played as the German Empire for a second time and saw overall success.
-Berlin hosted some of the servers best builds and a global empire. The neighboring French empire led by [[Vespi]] were made into close allies, and Strykergang was able to basically dominate the server diplomatically. They helped defend their French allies, resulting in the defeat of the British [[Norse]].
+Berlin hosted some of the servers best builds and a global empire with a large population. Strykergang was able to basically dominate the server diplomatically. Stryker allied the neighboring power of France, led by [[Vespi]], and helped them defeat the British [[Norse]]. Stryker would also successfully invade [[Japan 20/Japan]], citing the annoying antics of its' Emperor [[Ncordo]] and to support Germany's ally [[Qing]]. Furthermore, following the migration of Japanese refugees there, an invasion of America was planned but the server died before it could take place.
-==== Wolfdevon's Oriental Mission ====
+The group unfortunately saw several traitorous factions attempt to split away from their control. Karling20 was sent to Namibia to establish a German colony there. He unsuccessfully attempted to declare independence, and was raped by his overlords. Another forgotten newfag made a fort in Baden-Würtemburg and refused to join the nation.
-Stryker like many players had grown tired of the rising [[Ncordo]], brimming with unfounded confidence after his domination of the lesser populated servers of mid 2016.
+Strykergang expanded its 'core' manpower in this iteration as well, with Gh0stViper8112 and SemiAutistic joining, and later many more of their friends. w_i_n_d_o_w_s_xp and SchwimmelBlitz, two friends who built a small fort near Alsace-lorraine, would also be brought into the fold. Lastly, [[Falklands]], King of nearby Austria-Hungary, would first make contact with Strykergang during this iteration by informing Stryker that firespread was on and that their wooden walls could be burnt down. They were soon remade using quartz.
-Strykergang expanded its manpower core in this iteration as well, with Gh0stViper8112 and SemiAutistic joining, and many more of their friends who would make up the core of the group for many iterations. _i_n_d_o_w_s_xp and SchwimmelBlitz, two friends who built a small fort in Baden-Würtemburg, would also be brought into the fold. Lastly, [[Falklands]], King of nearby Austria-Hungary, would first make contact with Strykergang during this iteration by informing Stryker that firespread was on and that their wooden walls could be burnt down. They were soon remade using quartz.
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 ===== 24.0 =====
+//Nation - Ba'athist Iraq//
 Strykergang played as Ba'athist Iraq, and was one of the server's major powers yet again and a leading member of the Grand Coalition of France, Japan, and several minor states united against [[bronies|Brony]] European Union (formerly Italy).
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 This defeat to the bronies caused radical changes in thought and strategy about the server for Strykergang as a whole. The lessons learned here were crucial in the development of Strykergang becoming the diplomatic hegemon it would soon become. Strykergang has not been defeated since.
-Following the end of the server, Falklands would officially join the group and was immediately promoted to officer because of his butthurt at being defeated so badly and vowed to get revenge on the Bronies with them. Some other notable new members would include [[Stongduke]], [[Vespi]], NebeldesQT, and iDerin.
+Following the end of the server, [[Falklands]], a French refugee who fought with the coalition, would officially join the group as an Officer out of his burning desire to get revenge on the Bronies. He would go on to become a very prominent member of the group and designer of most of its future towns. [[Vespi3]], interim Leader of France, would also play with the group going forward when he had the time. Some other notable new members would include [[Stongduke]], NebeldesQT, and iDerin.
 [{{ :baghdad.webp?400 |The City of Baghdad in 24.0.}}] [{{ :baghdad_24.png?400 | Shot of Baghdad, facing southwest.}}]
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 ===== Wolfdevon's Jihad =====
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 [{{ :devon.jpg?150|Iconic mugshot of wolfdevon.}}]
 Not long after iteration [[24.0]], Devon Arthurs, known as [[wolfdevon]], murdered two of his roommates for ideological reasons and held up a local smoke shop before being arrested. Despite the tragedy of the incident, many /int/craft related memes were spawned based off of ingame screenshots of devon and his iconic mugshot. After 6 years of complications regarding his competency and several failed mental exams, Devon pleaded guilty to the murders, and is currently serving 45 years in prison and an additional 15 years of parole once released.
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 ===== 25.0 =====
+//Nation - Austria-Hungary//
 Strykergang played as Austra-Hungary, and sought vengeance for their previous defeat to the [[Bronies]], now playing as the German Empire.
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 Many core players of the group consider this iteration to have been one of the most enjoyable iterations of them all, talking, laughing, building, memeraiding with each other during a well-timed thanksgiving break. While perhaps unsightly by modern standards, Budapest was long cherished as the group's favorite city for all of the soul and memories made within it.
-Strykergang quit the server in response to a new RP rule which
+Nurse Reno implemented an RP rule which allowed conquered peoples to 'rebel' against their new overlords and regain control of their town. This resulted in Danzig being returned to Brony control after some seemingly insignificant murders of the new Strykergang-alligned mayor, GeorgeJBorjas. Stryker, calling bullshit, promptly quit the server in response.
 [{{:triumph.png?400 |The Austro-Hungarian army posing over the smoldering remains of Berlin.}}] [{{ :pest2.png?400 |Main street of Budapest, facing south.}}]
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 ===== 26.0 =====
-Strykergang played as Sweden-Norway for this iteration, but Stryker was unable to lead due to irl things, leaving it up to Panda. The group as a whole was not as well organized as usual due to Panda's inexperience. The nearby [[Eurasian Empire]], led by former admin Nurse_Reno and manned by the Bronies, sought revenge for 25.0, making matters worse. Stockholm was beginning to take shape just as the server died. Strykergang took a collective sigh, having likely dodged a fatal bullet.
+//Nation - Sweden-Norway//
+Strykergang played as Sweden-Norway for this iteration, but Stryker was unable to lead due to irl responsibilities, leaving it up to PandaPieForAll. The group as a whole was noticeably less organized and effective as usual due to Panda's inexperience. The nearby [[Eurasian Empire]], led by former admin Nurse_Reno and manned by the Bronies, sought revenge for 25.0, making matters worse. Stockholm was beginning to take shape just as the server died. Strykergang took a collective sigh, having likely dodged a fatal bullet.
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 ===== 27.0 =====
+//Nation - Neo-Confederacy//
 Strykergang Played as the Neo-Confederacy, based in Tallahassee, FL. The only things worthy of note are the sorry state of Tallahassee and the siege of Voii --the Brony town based in Alberta, Canada.
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 This iteration saw the longest single weekend of war (16 hours), and the end of the long-standing Rivalry between Strykergang and the Bronies. In most iterations since they have been peaceful with each other, sometimes even being close allies.
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 ===== 28.0 =====
+//Nation - Deseret//
 Strykergang played as the state of Deseret, in Salt Lake City. This iteration is considered to be on the level of 25.0 in terms enjoyment and soul for the group.
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 [{{:slc_mainstreet.png?280|Salt Lake City main street, facing north.}}] [{{ :slcareial.png?280 |Aerial shot of the city.}}] [{{ :chucksuckfuck.png?280 |Stryker's Sneed and Feed. Secret location of the Deseret arms stockpile.}}]
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 ===== 29.0 =====
+//Nation - Spanish Empire//
 Strykergang mostly ignored the iteration. Falklands, inspired by Cuba from filicraft, was eager to attempt an island town on Sardinia, but the rest of the group saw the writing on the wall and quickly lost interest. They all proceeded to just grief the island. Stryker jokingly declared nominal support of Turkey because he found the leaders name, 'TheFartingGamer' to be funny.
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 ===== 30.0 =====
+//Nation - Yugoslavia//
 Played Serbia, were the largest nation. Participated in the coalitions against Monkeydonia and Italy, but failed to defeat the rival Croatia in the Battle of Zagreb.
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 ===== 31.0 =====
-Played as Syria. Fought against ISIS, Kuwait, and USA to a slight victory.
+//Nation - Syria -> Joe Empire//
+Played as Syria. Fought against ISIS, Kuwait, and USA.
+[{{ :palmyra.webp?250 |Aerial shot of Palmyra, the nation's capitol.}}]
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 ===== 32.0 =====
-Played as Norway. Won by default against rival Sweden. Also fought some meme wars.
+//Nation - Northmathr//
-===== 32.5/33.0/Epochcraft 1 =====
+Played as Norway. Fought some meme wars.
-Largely ignored by Stryker and most of the Metagroup because it was melee pvp. Falklands for a short time was interim leader of [[Babylon]] in place of [[TheSpookybone]] who was unable to join during launch. [[Voth]] was a leading member of [[Phoenicia]].
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 ===== 34.0 =====
+//Nation - France//
 Played as France, one of the six great powers of Europe. France was one of the most highly contested cities in the entire iteration, taking center stage in the infamous [[Battle of Paris]].
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 ===== 35.0 =====
+//Nation - Khmer Rouge//
 Stryker originally wanted to play as Pol Pot and lead the Khmer rouge. He was unable to play at all due to an irl camping trip. Falklands instead stepped up as interim leader, and led the faction for the first time.
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 The group rallied 8-10~ men for the ill-fated war day, and quit the server due to the [[IP leak scandal]]. Falklands thanked everyone for playing in spite of the overall low quality of the iteration. This was the last iteration Strykergang would play together united as a single group.
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 ===== 36.0 =====
+//Nation - none//
 This was the first significant iteration that Strykergang would skip since its founding back in 11.0.
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 Stryker would surprisingly return himself on the server's 1st war weekend to aid the [[Norse]] Ashikaga-Takeda Shogunate in their desperate defense against the daunting hordes of [[Miyoshi]]. He led the famous [[Stryker counterattack]], expelling the Miyoshi clan from the Norse frontline for a short time.
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 ===== 37.0 =====
+[{{ :saviors.png?250 |Artist's depiction of the brave [[Dark Stryker]] circle convening on strategies to end the [[Doneions]] menace.}}]
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 ===== Official Retirement =====
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 ===== 38.0 =====
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 ===== Legacy =====
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 ===== Trivia =====
-Strykergang has on occasion been led by 'second in command' officers [[PandaPieForAll]] in [[26.0]], and by [[Falklands]] in [[35.0]], and briefly in [[29.0]] and [[31.0]]. Following the official retirement of the group in late 2022, prominent officer [[Voth]] was declared the official successor by Stryker after his victories in [[38.0]], although Voth may also be retiring himself soon.
+**Interim Leaders**
+Strykergang has on occasion been led by 'second in command' officers [[PandaPieForAll]] in [[16.0]] and [[26.0]], and by [[Falklands]] in [[35.0]], and briefly in [[29.0]] and [[31.0]]. Following the official retirement of the group in late 2022, former officer [[Voth]] was declared the official successor by Stryker after his many victories in [[38.0]]. Voth's victory in [[39.0]] was similarly applauded and given the blessing of Stryker, although by this point Voth's group is largely indistinguishable from the old group.
+**Etymology of "Strykergang"**
+The name 'Strykergang' only came into use around 30.0-31.0. It spawned from the -gang meme, as seen in gang weed and anprim gang. In Onion's gigantic discord server, he gave members of each prominent metagroup a role. 'Strykergang' was a popular vernacular term at the time because of the aforementioned memes, and was used as the role name, marking the (probably) earliest official usage of it. Before this, the group was commonly just refered to derivatives of Stryker, like "Strykerfags" or "Stryker's group".
+**Group Symbolism**
+Goldfish -- The Goldfish mascot is a symbol used by the core members of the group dating back to around 25.0. It represents the group's history of countering the famed Brony [[pringles]]