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  1. Hot dam, you did what I wanted to do back in beginning of the year when I was Bacara... Good job lads, keep it up
  2. Hello everyone, or should I say Good-bye. I have been on the server for a long time, I've left once already but came back to help out the 21st. I ended up getting to invested and one thing led to another, which lead to me getting Commander then getting Bacara... I have done many things that I am proud of, getting HA and VA, being SPEC REG for 2 terms, all the work I did in the Jedi Council for my stint there, And more recently: My time in the 41st as Barriss Offee and my 5 terms as Bacara. I wish I could have finished my last term, but I honestly despise the server, well more I just don't want to play on it anymore. It has started to feel like a part time job, the 40 hours over 2 weeks is basically the same as any normal job, just working half days. I have enough going on with work, life and everything else to be worry about some insignificant (in comparison to all the other things going on in my life) Gmod server which will be here with or without me. The server is going in a direction that I personally don't really agree with and are doing things that I personally thing are counterintuitive, and damaging the server, rather than helping (For GOD'S sake, give us back the event server, main server deployments are, and will always be, dog shit compared to an event server deployment.) But I assume the developers and owners are semi-competent and know what they are doing. I am sure Synergy will be around for many years to come. The Staff team is always fun to be a part of and work for, but it's also gotten really restrictive for someone who loves building, due to many props now being blacklisted. It just destroys me when I want to make something cool, but I can't use or find something (My prop packs are broken as well, I have to search for the props I need, I tried uninstalling and reinstalls, clearing cache, etc, none worked for me.) 41st - Always fun to vibe with you guys, you will always be my second home, as I just enjoyed the more chilled vibes and funny moments that would always ensue when I ran with you guys. No one will bomb the temple better than I did. 21st - My home, my family, the place I hold near and dear to my heart. I am sure all those in it now will be able to bring the battalions to a brave and great new horizon, I am just so very sorry I could not do more. You are all my friends and I will always want to check in and see how things are going. BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, BAN ME FROM ANYTHING ABOVE A CAPTAIN, I DO NOT WANT TO BE A COMMANDER OR BACARA AGAIN, 5 TIMES IS ENOUGH. I have the equivalency of a Degree in 21st lore and I would not change it for the world. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Always Forward, Never Back I would do personalised thanks, but I already left once, and I am trying not to get too emotionally just writing what I did. Synergy was a large part of my life, it helped me get out of my shell, be less introverted and anxious, it completely ruined my sleep schedule... I hope you all enjoy the server as much as I did. Synergy - The name says it all - All groups interacting and cooperating together to achieve a greater goal than they could achieve individually.
  3. I got some Fem-droids and I got a Wife - I have a good life... 5, 5, 5
  4. Name: Gadget Staff Rank: SA Length of LOA/ROA (Please specify date if possible): 1 week Reason: work has been killing me recently, I am home sitting as well and I will be away this weekend. Do you understand that if you go on LOA/ROA while holding a leadership position, a named character position, or a position with limited slots you may lose your position? Yes Do you understand that if you are going on LOA/ROA for more than two weeks you may lose your staff/leadership position?: Yes
  5. Name: Gadget Who helped (If applicable): NA Link to Event/Encounter Document (optional): NA Description of event/encounter (required if no document provided): A larger scale patrol/assault on an occupied Thesh to entertain some troopers. Did any Bounty Hunters Participate: Please rate using this scale Please Rate 1-5 on each of the below categories (5 being perfect, 1 being horrible) Gameplay: Care and Effort: Server Performance:
  6. Ended up being more of an LOA but ah well I'll be back tomorrow
  7. It was a pleasure to work with you mate But I am calling cap on summer, as I am 90% sure that god hates the UK and we don't get a Summer.
  8. Name: Gadget Staff Rank: SA Length of LOA/ROA (Please specify date if possible): 1 week Reason: Work is getting hectic, I am severely behind on sleep and, on top of it all, my Grandad is in hospital so I just need a week where I don't have to focus as much on the server. I will be on a bit, especially TS, but not in game as much. Do you understand that if you go on LOA/ROA while holding a leadership position, a named character position, or a position with limited slots you may lose your position? yes Do you understand that if you are going on LOA/ROA for more than two weeks you may lose your staff/leadership position?: yes
  9. 3 Just kinda meh story wise, but that cos it was a simple concept with very little nuance 3 no real dupes, but some nice use of props 1 LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAG - Give us event servers, we are being held hostage to laggy deployments cos the main can't handle it.
  10. 3/4/5 I almost blew up the Temple - Maybe next time Just Barriss things
  11. 3 - Fairly Standard combat - Not bad but nothing spectacular. 4 - Decent amount of effort put into the dupes/pros, but nothing too crazy, which is good cos it would of been obscenely laggy otherwise. 4 - A bit of lag but nothing to cry home about.
  12. Thank you for the comment and highlighting your concerns. I thought I'd respond and somewhat set things straight. I have no intentions of bringing back old stupid things, I appreciate what we were and how we got here but I don't want us to be the 21st of yesteryear. The past is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that's why I live in the present. We are a new batt, its a new year, and we are moving into this new dawn with wide eyes and open minds. Also, I was one of the few past Bacaras who actively changed old things as I hate stagnation, so I hope I won't disappoint. 🙂
  13. Well well well, isn't it my fellow British High Staff Shenanigans compatriot... How's it hanging? I left, then came back and I am relapsing hard.
  14. +1 A genuine guy, hard working and passionate about his battalion and the Server #21212
  15. Jedi is a difficult one, as 21st has always had a hot and cold attitude with them. I plan on focusing on bolster the amount of Jedi we have, host trainings utilising Jedi more effectively in combat. I also want to ensure we have some sort of jedi lead in place and keep the jedi involved with what we are doing with the batt so they don't feel like an afterthought. Potentially even reviewing our lore characters without jobs, like Noirah Na for KU.
  16. I have never told I killed the battalion, the only time I did anything comparable to that was my unfortunate sudden departure after my first 2 terms. Which was not having a direct successor. I have often been attributed to saving the battalions in both occasions as I often get the position with 21st/GM being in an absolute state And working to improve it from basically nothing. I have rebuilt this battalions many times, I've seen good and bad BCMDs. I've seen the good and the bad times and learnt from them. I take this as a bit of an insult, you can ask almost any 21st or anyone on the server about my past terms and I am confident they would say the contrary to what you said. I have poured my heart and soul into this battalion. I have stated nlin the past, I have little love for Synergy as a whole due to some disagreements in decisions made, I am mainly here for the 21st and ensuring the battalion, neigh, my home is here for others to enjoy. If you'd like to provide some more substance to the claims, I'd be glad to clarify or retract if necessary, but I am unsure how or where I have done this.
  17. Steam Name: Gadget RP Name: SO Commander Blackout RP Rank: Commander Steam ID: 76561198139919988 Battalion you are applying for: 21st Nova Corps - BCMD Bacara Experience: I won't go into excessive amounts of details here but here we go I joined the Galactic Marines upon first joining the Server - Maintained activity and dedications until I eventually achieved the rank of WO As WO I improve the NCO core, revitalised the batt then got promoted up to CPT, then Major, Then Colonel then XO. As XO I was the shadow BCMD when Snad was not there, running the day to day. Eventually I became Bacara shortly after Term 1 was me being pulled to a channel and told I have about 1 month to turn the batt around or it's being removed. We have about 2 consistently active players, which was bad back then. I managed to improve it to 6 in the week and 8+ on the weekend. The best being a total of 20+ marines on at once. Term 2 consisted of the notorious GM SO merger, creating what is know as the 21st Nova Corps. We worked hard to have the transition to be seamless, but has some problems due to old members in each battalion being stubborn. It eventually worked out and the new battalions was doing great. I was going to do a 3rd term, but had to leave because of life. Came back, helped the batt re-grown as I had to leave it without someone who could replace me due to my life's sudden changes. At some point, I went for SPEC REG, did 2 terms, mainly dealing with toxicity and drama in the batts, but also improve relations and generally leading and championing RP on the server. After this I returned to 21st. I had neglected them a bit as SPEC REG and they were suffering. 21st got Wiped and I was back down to Private. I focussed on my Jedi mostly at this time, getting to Master in the 41st and then becoming, you guessed it, Ki-Adi-Mundi. I was a Council Member and Mundi for a few months, I was event promoted to XO as Mundi. Eventually our Bacara resigned and I was the defacto leader. after 3 people tried and failed at applying for Bacara, I applied and got my 3rd term. Which was mainly focused on bringing the batt back and kinda fixing some of the shit that was still around from the wipe. Did a 4th Term as well, mainly working to ensure I had a solid officer and Command core to rake over after I was gone. The batt was in a solid place with active troopers and a positive attitude. I got HA/VA around this time and was enjoying the server. But due to just not feeling like my work was being fairly marked and feeling devalued, I began to hate the server and those running. Rather than sticking around and being sour, I decided to resign and leave the server. not expecting to come back. I later returned about 3 months Later to the batt in the state it is in now, which is pretty good, tbh. I worked my way up the ranks, got Officer, then eventually Got CMD and Blackout after helping implement SO after they were removed and running the Subunit for Bitter. Bitter resigned and kinda left us in a sticky situation in the areas of next Bacara. But here we are. Why should you become a Battalion Commander?: I have lots of experience in this position, amongst other similar positions, and I am dedicated to my core to this Battalion. Many people only know me as either Bacara or as a Marine. I have always been involved with the 21st for as long as I have been on the server. Ensuring it grows and adapts to what the server needs while ensuring it remains a place for a more serious and "Marine-y" play style. We can be hard asses, but not Elitists, not anymore. I always strive for change and growth and have a ZERO tolerance to bullying and Elitism in the battalion. I have seen what it can do and I do no want to see history repeat. I might be an old head, but I am one of the few who understands that the past is the past, and just because it works 2 years ago, doesn't mean it will now. I use out history as a resource to advise my current plans, not as the blueprint to success some old heads do. I try to be as active and approachable as I can and actively enjoy being both Bacara and BCMD. Leading the troopers, solving problems, running the base and Champion RP on the server. I can be... difficult to work with sometimes as I am stubborn and argumentative as I will not just allow something to happen without it going through the ringers of thorough questioning. I often roleplay Bacara as a prick, but a prick with a point. Always wanting the best from his troopers and not settling for anything less, which also laughing and awarding those who are providing joy to the batt and server. I am a hard-ass, I am a Perfectionist, I am Loyal, I am fair, I am a Marine. Availability: Roughly 3-5 hours in the week from 1pm EST to 6-7pm EST 5-7 hours on the weekends from 12-1pm EST to 7-8pm EST I usually take 1-2 break days a week, playing Destiny 2 or whatever else, often while also being on the server or TS. Estimate of how long you've played on Synergy Roleplay?: Since 2019, so a long ass time. Do you have a microphone?: Perhaps Where do you want your battalion to be at the end of your term?: The battalions is in a decent place as is, but with a few areas I want to fix. Officer Core - The current officer core is mired with inactivity and no clear lines stating what they can and can't do. Officer feel like glorified NCOs at this point and I wish to rectify this by evaluating those we currently have (started) and then moving those who do not meet the standard and promoting new, active Officers. This may even be done prior to this being accepted for interview or whatever happens. Keller's Unit - KU's role on the server and in the batt is currently up in the air. KU feels like it's an almost nothing subunit, but I want to help it get and identity and allow for bespoke RP and characters to grow from it. Implementing some old ideas and new ones, while also making it easier to get into where possible. KU has higher barriers to entry that SO, and SO is debatably as good, if not better. The groundworks has already been started for this. Overall Activity and Trainings - I have a dream... That ONE DAY... the 21st Nova Corps will be the Battalion of the Month. Maybe not this month, or the next, but SOON! I want us to work hard and have pride that we all came together and achieved something great. I want us all to achieve this and know it was from our collective effort and resolute determination. We have proven that we can be active, we have proven we can get the job done, now I want us to prove we can be active within the server, not just events, and improve relations within the MECH Reg and beyond. I plan on working with SO and Naval/Jedi to run cloaking drills, where SO try to infiltrate and the others have to try and catch them. Fun interesting trainings that hold actual merit while also being fun to partake in on both sides. I also want to run patrols, sims and have 21st take a more active role in the RP of events, not just be the gun. See other options, such as TECH, EOD or stealth. Transparency - Many clones within the batt have raised complaints and concerns about there being very little in the form of communication and promotions of REG positions. People applying and waiting forever, REGs almost dying because of no leads and the battalion suffering for it. I want to ensure we have active leads and officers, ensuring the regiments are active while also matching the roles they should uphold on the server and within the batt. These are the current problems, and new problems will appear as we move forwards. Any questions, don't be afraid to ask. Do you understand that if you go inactive that you will be removed from your position?: Yes. Do you understand that your position has a three month term limit and you must reapply after three months to maintain your commander rank?: Yas I am someone who likes to keep it relatively short and to the point. If you have any questions about my plans or something I have not mentioned, do not hesitate to ask me in the comments. I am more than happy to oblige and queries you have. I may have also forgotten some problems, so if you wish for me to address something I have forgotten, then please ask away.
  18. 4/4/5 Fun event, fun dupe, no lag - What more could you want? Well maybe some cool RP stuff.
  19. 2,2,4 I have no clue what outr goal was for most of it and half the event was us dicking around and doing nothing. I found more enjoyment from just meditating at the jedi temple on the Venator than doing anything else. I know yhe GM had issues with connecting, but come on... there seemed to be no plot and very little consideration onto timing and making sure everything flowed and made sense.
  20. So, when I first join3d back in the server and I saw you were MCMD, ngl I thought the server had truly gone to shit and its was in its deaththrows. No player base, HC was non existent, roleplay was non existent, etc. But after being on the server now for a bit, I can see that I was being overly pessimistic and that you are somewhat capable. You do have your fucking moments that I do wonder how the fuck you got so far, but you also have the opposite of those moments. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes, my term as SPEC REG, I neglected 21st as I thought it could handle itself and dealt with all the others, resulting in 21st suffering and then being wiped, which I blamed myself for. You are someone who doors head first into a problem, sometimes without your swimming trunks on and you just end up splashing around and making a mess or breaking your neck in a shallow pool. To dumb this down, you have a habit of trying yo solve a problem top quickly without preparing or thinking it through or seeing how bad it truly is sometimes. Prime example is the BH thing, the clones have a fairly health relation ship, its the general "Idc what you do as long as your aren't a dick". You went nuclear and blanket banned the BH. Which just fostered resentment and hatred. I'll admit I fucking dispise the BHs some days, the get on my nerves and- I'm getting off topic. Anyway, you have done good, with some glorious fuck ups. I hope to see more of them in the future 🙏 +1
  21. Name: Gadget Staff Rank: SA Length of LOA/ROA (Please specify date if possible): 8th April - 12th April Reason: my Brother is down again, he has decided he will be using my PC for entertainment while he is down. If I can get on I will but yeah, hopefully he won't be down for a while after this. Do you understand that if you go on LOA/ROA while holding a leadership position, a named character position, or a position with limited slots you may lose your position? Yes Do you understand that if you are going on LOA/ROA for more than two weeks you may lose your staff/leadership position?: Yes
  22. I feel like this app was rushed as you felt you needed to put one out as soon as possible. You mentioned problems, or what you believe are problems, but not explained them or proposed solutions to them. All you have done is said, as Mystic put it "I want this and I want it by then" Almost like a mildly incompetent Manager demanding the world in by next week. It may be best for you to re-evaluate your app, make adjustment if needed and go from there. It is by far not the worst app, but as this is your first app, there would be some issues. I'll refrain from voting until you have given some thought into your actual plans and not your goals.
  23. Don't tempt me or make me... Anyway, I have to agree with the other individuals in this comments. Your attitude and behaviour after your demotions was poor at best, Bitter's assumed you took it well and that you had a mutual understanding. You then threw it back into our face by posting an LOA with no end time. Even referring to your self as "Ex-CMD". You also have not been terribly active of late, I know you are on an LOA, but even before then I personally did not see you on much and when you were you weren't really talking much or interacting with the 21st. I can't endorse someone who has shown undesirable traits and has little to no server time for a demanding position, like BCMD. -1
  24. Gadget

    ORDER 66

    4/5/4 Not too laggy and fairly fun - Clone stupidity was a factor but overall and nice Order 66 event
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