ARMATalon 1 Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) TALONSandbox Realism Talon is an open minded unit/gaming community that plays ARMA the way it is meant to be played - tactical fun. We enjoy all aspects of the game, especially the sandbox element. Most groups seem to forget this aspect of ARMA and tie members down with specfic roles,gear, and missions, but not Talon. Our sole focus is to play ARMA tactically, so we only focus on the mission at hand, whether it be a direct action mission conducted by special operation forces or an uprising conducted by villagers of the local town. Because of this, Talon does not do ranks or even a formal command structure. Each member is treated as an equal from the day they are accepted. We approach each mission with an open-mind and let members have the freedom to bounce around between roles required for the mission at hand. WIth that being said, we still approach the game in a stategic sense (i.e. we don't go running around with .50 cals and Javelins) and have a solid base of procedures to ensure everyone operates on the same page. We play each mission to win and we conduct regular gameplay and training, however, we never lose sight of the fact we are here to have a good time. Talon seeks to create an immersive and fun atmosphere by using ACE/ACRE in dynamic campaigns and joint operations with other groups. Talon is ready to conduct any operation anywhere - at anytime. What you can expect from Talon: Dynamic and immersive campaigns COOP/TVT missions Variety in gameplay A good ol' time Requirements to Join 18+ years of age (younger members may still apply, but it is on a case by case basis) Working microphone ARMA 2 Combined Operations (ARMA 2/ARMA2OA) good attitude How do I join Talon? Put in an application now! http://armatalon.enjin.com/forum/m/7703316/viewthread/4161696-application-template Feel free to PM message me about any questions or post in the appropriate forum on our website. Update 9/9/2012: Talon's new 32 man game server is live! Talon's server will host public missions ranging from normal ACE/ACRE game-modes to I44, Cold War Rearmed, and Unsung. We have also moved to a larger Teamspeak! Check us out at www.armatalon.enjin.com! TS IP: talon.ts.nfoservers.com Gameserver: Talon - Sanbox Realism Server ACE|ACRE Filter Talon in the host slot Edited September 18, 2012 by ARMATalon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ARMATalon 1 Posted October 3, 2012 (edited) Monthly Update It has been exactly one month since Talon opened its doors to the public. Since then, Talon has acquired 12 full fledged - regularly active members and has 10 current applicants. We also acquired a 32-man game server, which we leave open for public play and upgraded to a larger teamspeak. We have also conducted Joint Trainings and Joint Operations with the Raynor's Raiders and most recently, the 4th Dragoons. We are in the process of scheduling more and are always willing to work alongside/against any group in ARMA 2. The things that seperate an applicant from a member of Talon is completion of the Talon Basic Training Course and showing regular activity within the squad. Here is a basic overview of what you can expect from the course: Talon Basic Training Lesson Plan Expectations Basic ACE/ACRE use Formations/Movement Basic Land Navigation Basic Marksmanship Fire & Manuever Crew Served Weapons/Launchers Grenades/Explosives Aerial Operations MOUT This course is the foundation of our squad and allows everyone to work together in a tactical environment. After completing our first class, Class 001, we began our first dynamic deployment. Operation Razor's Edge Without spoiling the storyline of the campaign I'll place up the warning order and information for the first mission: MEDIA REPORTS: http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/Blackfox34/TF86%20Intel/arma2oa2012-09-2108-51-32-81_zps3ef1d7e0.png (850 kB) http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/Blackfox34/TF86%20Intel/arma2oa2012-09-2109-09-23-63_zpsc4d27f8b.png (789 kB) http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/Blackfox34/TF86%20Intel/arma2oa2012-09-2109-22-21-58_zpsdbc94ccd.png (686 kB) UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING FORCE CHERNARUS (UNPFC) UNPFC OPERATIONS ORDER - AID -1 SITUATION: The civil war has taken its toll on the citizens of Chernarus. The United Nations has deployed its peacekeeping force to make sure the local populace of Chernarus is prevented from the fighting between the National Party (NAPA) and the Chernarussian Movement of the Red Star (ChDKZ). The UNPFC will conduct regular assistance missions and presence patrols in order to quell the fighting in the region and to ensure the citizens who have not fled Chernarus remain safe. SITUATION FRIENDLY/ENEMY: THE UNPFC is to be cautios of any armed factions in Chernarus and is to follow the rules of engagement at all costs. MISSION: UNPFC will depart from KRASNOSTAV AIRBASE - KRASNOSTAV RUSSIA at 1300 HRS and move into CHERNARUS to deliver aid to the town of GVOZDNO. The citizens of Gvozdno have requested food and water supplies, medical aid, and the United Nation's Presence in the down to prevent any fighting in or around the town. COMMAND OPERATION COMMANDER : BLACKFOX34 OPERATION XO - AJ Some Gameplay videos: Lastly Talon focuses on Sandbox realism. We are always changing up the missions and units we play as. We want everyone to enjoy what ARMA has to offer without having to be bogged down to one specific area or unit. We also want to provide one of the best tactical experiences in the game. We pride ourselves on ability to take on any situation that we face and we accomplish this through regular training and gameplay. Our main days of play are Tues/Thurs/Sunday at 5pm EST during the week and 4pm EST on Sunday. However, we are active playing ARMA nightly from around 5pm EST. If you would like to join Talon please check out our website: www.armatalon.enjin.com our TS info: 63.251.20.99:8330 Our Gameserver: Talon - Sandbox Realism Server ACE|ACRE All our mods are publicly available through SixUpdater (use the import server button and paste this link): http://talon.site.nfoservers.com/Repository/Talon.yml If you are interested in the squad but not sure if it's for you, feel free to attend one of our training/operation nights and jump in with us. We will be more than willing to work with you. The same goes for anyone new to ARMA wishing to learn and having trouble with ACE/ACRE and Mods. See you next month! Edited October 3, 2012 by ARMATalon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ARMATalon 1 Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) Monthly Update An in-game screenshot of Talon members conducting workup training for Op Herrick 16 November has been a busy month for Talon. Today we finished the last mission of our first campaign Operation Razor's Edge. Operation Razor's Edge was a special operation forces campaign and everyone had a great time over its course. Take a look at the summary and some of the media for the campaign: Mission 1: United Nations Peacekeeping Force Chernarus After a civil war broke out between the NAPA and ChDKZ in Chernarus, United Nations peacekeeping forces were sent in to aid the local civilian populace. The UNPFC was sent to the town Gvozdno to deliver supplies to the villagers and offer them refuge at the UN encampment. The UNFPC was sent to off to find some missing villagers and discovered a mass grave and on the way back to base their convoy was ambushed. This resulted in UN and NATO forces increasing the military presence in the region. Mission 2: Operation Razor's Edge The US Ambassador to Chernarus convoy was ambushed on his way out of the country and the ambassador was taken hostage by ChDKZ forces. The ambassador was located in Berezino, held by forces from a ChDKZ SF Unit commanded by Yuri Olov, and a JSOC Task force was sent to rescue him. Commander Petrov Milanov, of the NAPA forces agreed to use his mechanized platoon to create a diversionary attack, which allowed the JSOC forces to sneak in the back of the compound and extract the ambassador with minimal contact. Mission 3: Operation Archangel A US pilot was shot down doing recon over Chernarus. The Pilot was taken to the town of Dolina and put in an abandoned warehouse. A JSOC Task force was sent to extract the pilot, destroy the plane wreckage, and recover any intel. Upon rescuing the pilot, he alerted the JSOC force that his black-box was taken to an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Orvlets. The JSOC force conducted a raid on the factory and recovered the black-box, which contained recon photos of ChDKZ strong holds in the area. Mission 4: Operation Reaper NAPA Forces alongside a JSOC task force were tasked with conducting direct action missions against 2 key ChDKZ strongholds with hopes of locating ChDKZ Leader Nikolai Volkoff and putting a stop to the ChDKZ war effort. The first strong hold was a ChDKZ encampment located at Devil's Castle and the other was a vehicle depot located in Stary Sobr. The missions were conducted with great success and at the Stary Sobr stronghold intel containing the position of Volkoff was recovered. A mission to capture Volkoff at is Compound near the castle Zub was conducted and Volkoff surrendered. Mission 5: Operation Endgame After news of Volkoffs capture got out most of the ChDKZ forces layed down their arms. A meeting between Milanov and Volkoff was set in downtown Chernogorsk to sign an official cease fire agreement. A JSOC task force was tasked with providing security for the internal perimeter of Chernogorsk while NAPA forces controlled the external perimeter. Once the HVTs were taken to the meeting, a strange video message appeared and the last remanants of ChDKZ forces assaulted the town, with support from BM21 Grad Rocket Strikes. The JSOC force was able to repel the attack long enough for the HVTs to be extracted via helicopter, however most of the unit died in the attack. It is unclear who was the mastermind behind the attack, however, most believe it was the ruthless Yuri Olov making a power play. http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/Blackfox34/TF86%20Intel/intelpack-2.png http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz108/Blackfox34/arma2oa2012-11-2310-54-41-38.png Find more info on this campaign at the Talon website www.armatalon.enjin.com Upcoming Events: We are beginning the workup for our next deployment Operation Herrick 16: 2PL Tour of Duty Here is a brief description: The 2PLTour of Duty campaign is a 6-8 mission campaign designed to immerse the Talon group in a tour of duty of a British Infantry Platoon operating out of a patrol base within hostile territory in Afghanistan between April and October 2012 as part of Herrick 16. The main goal of the campaign is not only to immerse and entertain, but also to really push the current TTPs used by today's infantry sections. This will in turn allow for a much faster succession rate in training practices. Infantry tactics are always learned before any of the small unit tactics we've looked at previously, and it goes over all the basics necessary to progress training, allowing increasing complexity in combat situations. As usual we have been/will be conducting our weekly organized training and operation nights starting at 5pm EST on Tuesday and Thursdays. However, we are constantly playing ARMA throughout the week so there is always a chance to play. If you are interested in joining Talon feel free to send us a PM here or check out our website: www.armatalon.enjin.com I'll leave you guys with some gameplay videos. See ya next month! Edited November 28, 2012 by ARMATalon typos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
