07/20/2017
In the heat of the moment, so much happens that it actually takes a few days to comprehend it all. Nothing quite sets in right away. There’s always another plan, the next step, one more thing to do. There’s something that’s being ignored so that something can be completed. Sometimes that something is eating, but that’s what friends are there for. This weekend was the wildest ride thus far. At no point did a single thing feel like it was under control, but in the end every single objective was met. The French met every metric we aimed for. We woke up on time, we ate together, and we fought together. Building on the progress of years past the French evolved into a cohesive force to be reckoned with. We found the right balance of combat to game contribution. So first and foremost, I (Maxwell Daigle, the jack writing this BS) would like to thank each and every person who gave their all so that we could succeed. You all made this year what it turned into, and for that I am infinitely grateful.
I think that everyone who attended ION this year can agree that the French added an interesting element to the game. Most of the feedback we received has been positive, and to anyone that had a negative experience, you are more than welcome to bring that forward so that it may be addressed properly. With any luck, this year has set the foundation for many exciting IONs to come. One small part of this foundation is the promotion of one of our own (is it weird to try to write this from the second/third person?) to the rank of General of the French. With the passing of the torch comes a new era to the game. Every General hopes to leave their mark on the game, hopefully the mark I leave will have a positive effect.
Now, for some shameless plugs. This one namely to our primary and sole sponsor. Sean Fisher of Black Bag Resources is without a doubt the best and most knowledgeable outfitter and armorer that any of us know. Mind you, he’s the only one that we know, so perhaps we are a little biased. This man has provided us with more support than any one else in the game and for that we can never manage to thank him enough. Or promote him enough to make up for the difference.
And, last but in traditional cliché form not least, I would like to extend a personal thank you to the members of Rampage, Crazy Commandos, Jersey Instinct, whatever the hell we are called. I very much literally could not do this without all of you. My strength comes from knowing that I have each and every one of you standing with me. My bravery stems from knowing that you all will follow me (or take me) to the ends of the earth. My intuition relies on all of your input. Thank you for putting up with me. Thank you for helping me. Thank you for being the most incredible group of individuals I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. They might raise ethics charges against me if I ever award you guys an MVT, but know that you will always be awarded that plaque mentally. Which means its worth as much physically as our first MVT.
On that note, keep an eye out here for more news regarding developments in regards to the rest of the season, team developments, and anything our Sponsor forces us to post.
