Wood

+1, I fully endorse this man to succeed. He can do what I could not. Bash on him, hate him, bring up his past history. Whatever you want to say, this man is doing what no one else is doing, he's trying. He's apologized for his mistakes, he's even made up for most of them. As a wise man once said:

Name: Woods Date: 7th June 2023 Reason for leaving: Life has a tendency to be absurd and that's okay. My time has come after 6 years on this server and I'm unable to find time to play anymore. I hope to one day return, but as of now, I don't know the next time I'll be able to play. I planned on staying and serving throughout the rest of Summer and into the next school year, but sometimes things are unpredictable. Joined 212th for the first time in 2017 and I'll leave in 212th. Farewells: @KaiserNeiner - I remember joining 212th under Baddog. You and I were neck in neck and rivals for the first couple months. Competing to get GCXO. Who knew in just a few months, we'd both grow so much. You taking on the mantle of Cody, and I Rex. True rivals til the end, at least in my eyes. You're always a friend in my eyes and I hope to see you again one day. @Quassont - Even when I had the most ridiculous ideas and plans, you supported me. Through thick and thin, even when I was a nuissance. For that, thank you. You've always been a great friend and someone I know is reliable. It was a true pleasure serving under you. @Clutchhhx- You're a real one man. Thank you for welcoming me into 104th and helping me grow into a Commander. You've been a blessing since day 1. Good luck with your second term. @BadDog - I hope life sorts itself out for you and you succeed with whatever you put your mind to. As a great friend of mine once said, "I'll see yous later." To anyone I missed, you all are the heart of the server and I enjoyed my time here. I've learned a lot from playing this server and I'm glad to have met you all.

Battalion: 501st RP Name: Woods | Rex Date: 5/29/2023 Reason: It's been pretty evident that my activity has dropped a bit in the past week or so. From here on, it'll only get worse. Life has decided to throw curveballs my way and I'm terrible at batting. Remaining in this position would only damage 501st further. I may have been here a short while, but I've done more than I set out to do. I believe I have established a strong foundation for the battalion and have finally pushed it over 100 members, 60 recruits, and 50+ trainings, all in one month. I've strived for nothing but success within the battalion and I hope to see it grow further with whomever may succeed me. It would only be selfish of me to stay in this position in my absence. Plus, https://64.media.tumblr.com/a0a2b2ca4a426aa48b58c96b38849369/e8bb381cb658cc8f-20/s540x810/611596c1dfd1483ddc6b03497bdef0f1eabf7c09.gif Goodbyes: I'll be around, just activity will be at an all time low. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2975625379 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2982410295 https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2982410331

+1, would love to see some diversity for Dire Squad.

5/5/5 Good entertainment

5/5/5 had a blast

If this helps

I would love for this to be the case, but ask my former BCMDs, i.e, Quassont, Baddog, Metal, and Clutch in which I've rank locked myself at MAJ or COL to allow others to go for the position of CMD or BCMD and have done so for years. I have no interest in the letters that are next to my name, my only interest lies in the success of the people I'm working with and the success of the battalion I call home. I know this won't change your opinion, but I just want to rest assure, I'm not here for a title or a rank. I'm here to see people grow, to teach what I know, and learn as I go, as that will always be my philosophy.

Initially, I didn't reach out to GM for Bacara. I reached out to GM to help get them on track and to FIND a Bacara for the battalion. This lead into several conversations with Wilhelm, Gadget, Foe, Poptart, Slak, and Baddog on what the direction GM wants to go. Out of everyone, they all collectively agreed no one was fit for the role of Bacara. Because of this, I was asked by the MECH RCMD and a couple GM's to apply for the role. Before I did this though, I reached out to Gadget and sat down and spoke with him. He voiced his concerns and said he'd be interested in going for it. We spoke for awhile about what's wrong and the direction he wants to take the battalion, and I fully endorsed him for the role and gave Baddog my opinion on the matter. Galactic Marines has been successful so far and I can confidently say that is entirely due to Gadget and the work of their amazing officer team who has majorly stepped up under his command. As for Mundi, that wasn't for me. I was reaching out to find out how one becomes a Battalion Jedi as I know very little about the intricacies of Jedi and really have no drive to play it. The main reason was to provide a specific case of how to do it so I can work to find a stable Mundi as GM voiced concerns briefly of never having a decent one. As for everyone else saying I don't understand the dynamic or don't have relations with the members of the 501st, I don't believe you even know. Before I joined 501st, there was FOUR Officers. Three of which I've worked with for years, two of those in which I've been with since they were privates, and the last having played in 501st since 2018. I see multiple comments on the time limit in which I've been in 501st. I only ask you look at it from my perspective. What do I have to gain by joining 501st? Why would I not maintain my position as a MAJ within 104th and apply outside the battalion? The answer to this is to commit. Regardless of what happens, I'm staying within the 501st and it will succeed. I guarantee that. The people in this battalion care so much for it. I refuse to let that drive go to waste. Previously before Rex even opened, a couple of us made a series of commitments to join 501st as soon as Baddog's term ends for MECH Reg. This came early when news of the battalion going severely down hill and we both opted to join ahead of time. Since then, I was asked by multiple people to apply for the role and since joining, we've had 15 recruits within my first 4 days, albeit work from our wonderful NCO Core (Shoutout to Texas). This nearly quintuples the recruitment rate for the 501st for the past nine months.

5/5/5 Good shoot em' up and boss fight.

Big +1 When I was told Brooklyn was interested in Admiral, I got excited. This man has put countless hours into Naval and working on new ideas for the Faction. He's been open in his communication and has answered any questions relating to it. He's had very good communication, very easy to talk to, and very dedicated. It's clear he wants best for Naval. I do ask though, if you do get Admiral, will you take over Yularen or another lore character? If you do get Yularen, would you be open to some roleplay aspects with 501st, such as the interactions between Anakin, Rex, and Yularen?

Unfortunately, out of the great deal of respect I have for them, I won't be able to name them, nor are they able to comment. I hope that clarifies some. I keep seeing this common thought. Joining after 3 days is lucrative to apply for a position like this. I can see from your standing what it seems to look like, but I can guarantee it's much more than meets the eye. Initially, I was going to apply from outside the battalion, not requiring a waive. Instead, I made a commitment to 501st, through success and failure, I'll stick with them. There was no reason for me to join 501st before applying as it only restricted myself by requiring me to get waived. I went through the waive and got accepted. I'm not applying to rush into a position or to grab at the top. 501st has been beaten down and pushed aside. The members that are left are finally managing to stand on their own two feet after carrying the weight of the battalion. I hope to carry that weight so they may enjoy playing more than they already do. I agree with you, it looks like I'm rushing in and 3 days isn't a lot of time to learn a battalion, but from what I do know to what I'm learning, the 501st needs help. We're making moves to refill our officer core and push out organization and suggestions, but it takes time. Time that we lost along the way. I'm not asking you to change your vote or attempting to convince you. I agree with your point, but I can promise there's more to it than that. I can also promise to whomever may receive the position, 501st will succeed again.

I was approached and asked to help out the 501st by several individuals. Only looking at 501st in a raw perspective; As of lately (past 4 months) however, there hasn't been a dynamic within the 501st at all. As of the months of March and April, the 501st has been one of, if not the only, battalion to have a net negative in terms of Recruitment/Resignations, meaning we've lost more members than we've gained. Accompanying this, we were bottom of the totem pole in terms of amount of Trainings and Entertainments. I will fix this. I can promise that. I've can ensure you Rex is not my only goal within the 501st. I was initially joining to help out and support the 501st as I have with 104th and 212th, but was asked by many to apply for the role. I made it clear to Silvian and everyone else, regardless of who gets the positions, I will ensure that the battalion succeeds in every sense of the matter. I worked extensively to push 104th to become BOTM and will strive for nothing less than that for 501st. As for not seeing me as Comet, I don't know what to tell you. I worked everyday with Clutch and the boys in grey to push for success. I'm not proud of it, but I have close to 250 hours for the month of March and neared 200 for the month of April. In the month of April however, I stepped back from 104th to focus on the Gamemaster Team. I actually never saw you until the past couple weeks due to the LOA you took at the beginning of the month of March and the unofficial ones scattered throughout then to now. This is proven through the Gamemaster Team Roster and the meetings' attendance.

Steam Name: Woods RP Name: Woods RP Rank: LT Steam ID: STEAM_0:1:213885987 Battalion you are applying for: 501st Experience: 2017 to 2018 - 212th [PVT - 1stLT] (2ndAC)(REGL) During my time in 212th, I built many relationships with wonderful people that introduced me to the server. They showed me the ropes and taught me a series of different ways to enjoy the server. Overall, it constructed my base understanding of the server. 2018 - 501st [SSG - CSM] (Pilot)(REGO) During my time in the 501st, I was built up by a lot of individuals. Here was the first time I finally felt like I belonged somewhere on Synergy. They brought me in with open arms and I spent several weeks if not months, every day, playing with them. Whether it be Synergy or another game in which we played. It showed me the true passion found within the people you talk to daily. 2018 to 2019 - Doom’s Unit [SSG - CPT] (Engineer)(REGO) Doom’s Unit. My home territory. Here, I finally understood what the server is about. I found people I could call some of my best friends at the time. These were people I met in real life at one point. They took me in and I stayed for well over a year. They treated me as their own family, and I did the same to them. Here, there was no politics, there was no drama. It was a bunch of dudes playing Star Wars for the fun of it. 2021 to 2022 - Coruscant Guard [PVT - CSM] (Pilot, TK) The Coruscant Guard. What do I even say? These people are highly misunderstood. I’ve seen many discouraging comments and regards towards individuals and the battalion as a whole, but in my opinion, they’re some of the best folk around. They treat each other with a level of respect I hadn’t seen in a while. They understood what needed to be done and not once did I see any of them act in an unprofessional manner. Here, I learned professionalism through compassion. 2022 - Doom’s Unit v2 [PVT - COL] (REGL) These boys are my family. I can confidently say they’d do anything for me and I’d do the same for them. They brought me in when they were struggling, but never showed it. They built me up and encouraged me to go far. They’ve been there for me throughout it all, and I plan to be there for them too when they need it. These guys have shown me more than I thought this server could. 2022 - 21st Nova Corps [MAJ] My time in Galactic Marines was brief. I learned a lot in that brief time though. I saw the scatteredness and the desperation, but the lack of motivation. I saw how morale as a whole was down and still is to this day. It showed me that, one person can’t run a battalion. People are needed and motivation needs to stay high for a battalion to succeed. 2022 to 2023 - 212th v2 [WO - MAJ] (REGL) We migrated to 212th after the closing of Doom’s Unit. We were taken in and accepted with open arms. Here, I grew as an Officer and just learned patience. I adapted to larger groups of people under me and how to bond and grow relations with everyone, regardless of rank. Here, I met some of the people I consider to be some of the better friends I have on the server. This time in 212th taught me loyalty. 2023 - 104th [LT - MAJ] (Comet | REGL) I moved to 104th as a personal project. I saw the potential for something great and decided I’d help mold that shape. Helping Sina, Clutch, and Cronis succeed been one of my proudest achievements on the server. I’ve enjoyed working with them and still do to this day. 104th has come to blossom and we’ve achieved our goal of BOTM, a goal I set out for my first day in the battalion. Why should you become a Battalion Commander?: The reason behind my desire to run for Battalion Commander doesn’t come from aspirations or some ulterior goal. It comes from the support of people that I’ve met through my time here on the server. For a long while, I didn’t find myself worthy of a position. Always turning down CMD Positions when offered or even rank-locking myself on multiple occasions. I didn’t think it was something I could do, as I always considered myself a better supporting character. I’ve proven that to myself multiple times. Helping 212th earlier this year, helping 104th, and helping Doom’s Unit. All of it pointed me towards being the one to help teach and grow a battalion while letting others take the spotlight to shine. With the support of some individuals, they’ve shown me I’m capable of doing what is needed and have been for much longer than I thought of myself. I’m here to teach, show, and help where is needed of me. To make a difference and pull the 501st out of its current position with the support and acceptance the battalion has not only shown me but everyone else. To begin with… Battalion Commander: My time on the server has been long and in that time I’ve come to an understanding. The major thing I’ve come to realize is BCMDs make or break a battalion. The BCMD is the face of the battalion and the one who will either come to see it succeed or watch it fall. An active, participating BCMD will make the world of a difference, and I can guarantee that I will set this example. However, a Battalion Commander isn’t what they’re all chalked up to be. They need to be compassionate and have a deep understanding of where they are and who they’re working with. BCMD isn’t just about the number of recruits and trainings, it’s about the impact you make on the people that play alongside you. By teaching what you know, and learning where you go, the world will be your sandbox. Officer & NCO Core: The Officer Core has become an apparent problem within the 501st. Whether that be lack of activity or lack of sheer numbers alone, something needs to change. A lot of the recent complaints or issues I’ve heard from many members of the battalion lie within the officer core. I happen to disagree with this, but not in the sense, most may think. Like many others, I believe an officer's core should be strong. They should be setting the example and hosting training/entertainment and being active/participating. I will ensure that more is done to keep retainment and training on a regular schedule. This is obvious though, but with the 501st, it needs to be handled carefully. Many will attempt to host something, but as a result, no one will show up. This can be solved with simple notifications and participation. Allowing people to shine where they need, whilst building them up and showing them the proper way or different ways to maintain retainment. I can ensure I will lead by example and not by command, working with instead of without. Following this, an officer evaluation will be done within the first couple of weeks. This evaluation will be sent to every officer and mandated to fill out. This will hold all the names of the officers and allow each to anonymously give feedback on themselves and fellow officers. From here, each officer will be spoken to individually by myself and the Commander Team to set goals for them and help understand and aid any issues they may be having. This helps set individual goals for everyone but lets them know what we’re looking for, for them to be promoted. By officers being clear-cut and each having an understanding of what is expected of them, the Domino Effect will pass onto the NCOs. Stronger together we fight. Many of the NCOs currently look at the lack of participation and activity of their officers, and as a result, do the same. After speaking with some of the NCOs, they have a lot of great ideas that could truly help the battalion grow. Many of them show the qualities of Officers already and I’m excited to see where they go and see what the next generation entails. Torrent Company: Torrent Company has secured itself in a weird position at the moment. Currently, there are five positions open within the Company. I seek to fill these positions and unite and secure the Company as Leaders within the Battalion. As much as I love having a +15 to all EOD Rolls, EOD should not be the main focus of Torrent. I want Torrent to be the leaders of the battalion. The ones stepping up when the time calls. The ones to look to with questions or need of advice. The ones who will be the face of the battalion with instilling the values and morale of the Battalion. Torrent Company, as of now, is application only. This needs to change and thus a dupe will be worked on to help navigate the applications. Alongside this, a rework of the application will follow this with maintaining aspects of roleplay and character lore, whilst adding the leadership aspects I wish to introduce. 332nd Company: I seek to finally get 332nd on the map. I’ve discussed several routes with the current Vaughn and some past Vaughns to gather what the consensus is. We’ve talked over changes we’d like to make to the unit and what direction is desired. With this though, we’ll be working to also remove the application only aspect of 332nd and possibly scheduled tryouts that are simple and easy to complete. The tryout will be meant to focus on roleplay aspects and meant solely for teaching and assisting anyone who wishes to join. Again, this is just one idea out of several we’ve had. This is all subjective to change at any moment deemed necessary by Vaughn and myself, if I do get the position. Accompanying this, we’ll hopefully be renewing the application for only lore character positions within the unit. This includes Jesse, Ridge, and Sterling. With this, I’d like to push for these roles to become active, not only within 332nd, but all of 501st as they were members before joining the Company. My main goal with 332nd is to establish them completely. Right now they’re a half sub-unit with no real objective. I seek to reintroduce creative control to Vaughn and work to get it to the point that’ll suffice and beyond that. I hold 332nd close and in high value. It’s under utilized and I seek to capitalize. Regimental Team: Regimental Teams are something I’ve always had a desire to do something more with. I have the idea that I’ve tossed around the uniting of the Regimental Teams of the Attack Regiment. This means that the 212th and 501st REG Teams will be working towards the success of both battalions under the leadership of both BCMDs and RCMD. The purpose of this would be to boost joint training through a quota of 1 joint training a week at minimum. This will hopefully put more responsibility on the REG Teams to work together and to work for the success of the battalion. Availability: 6 PM - 2 AM EST (Server) 24/7 Discord Messages. Estimate of how long you've played on Synergy Roleplay?: I’ve been playing since July, 2017 with 1,008 hours. Do you have a microphone?: Yes Where do you want your battalion to be at the end of your term?: I want the 501st to be back in action. Fighting alongside the other battalions on the server with the numbers to rival 212th. I seek Battalion of the Month and I won’t stop til I get there, regardless of whether I get the position. I want the 501st to be a place people can go to know they’ll be treated fairly and respected. I can ensure this. I will not stop til the boys in blue do what they need to do. 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?: Yes

Name: Woods Staff Rank: GMM/SA Are you VIP?: Yes Date: Today Reason for leaving: I have a one track mind. I've gotten so focused on trying to help or push for something new, I've neglected being who I am and having fun and have become worse because of it. I'm confident the GM Team is in good hands and glad to pass it off. This isn't a resignation from the server, just a way of me stepping back to just enjoy it for what it is. Farewells: Sorry Baddog, Sorry Black.