Republic Commando Fragged Nation

Posted by Sparky, submitted on July 18, 2009. (permalink)

Fragged Nation is hosting the next attempt at creating a lasting tournament for Republic Commando. There are already a few ladders running, and we here in TAG are involved as well. Almost all the most recognized clans in the game are participating, so at least it is off to a good start.

Most long-time players doubt there will ever be a true replacement for Ecliptical Realms as far as Republic Commando tournaments go, but surely it is worth a try despite the epic failure on Game Battles not so long ago. If you are a member of TAG, you should join our team on Fragged Nation, and then click on the "Affiliated Teams" tab at the left and join us for each ladder as well.

TAG encourages other clans playing Republic Commando to give this a try. It may not be the next Ecliptical Realms, but at least it's a shot at bringing the Republic Commando community back to life!

Keywords: Republic Commando, tournaments

LucasArts Hops on the Steam Wagon!

Posted by -=TAG=-Darth Riot, submitted on July 8, 2009. (permalink)

Well, today a great thing has happened... LucasArts has arrived on Steam! They are now taking their back-list titles and putting them on Steam. Some of the current titles available include LOOM, The Dig, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, and Star Wars Battlefront II. Plus, Republic Commando is available for only 10 bucks, what a deal! So if you don't already have it then now is the time to buy!

Keywords: Steam, LucasArts, Star Wars, Republic Commando

TAG Expands to Counter-Strike: Source and Team Fortress 2

Posted by lead, submitted on May 23, 2009. (permalink)

TAG is proud to announce its most recent additions to the supported games: Counter-Strike: Source and Team Fortress 2. These games form two new long-anticipated sectors and we have high hopes for our future in both of them.

We will be establishing at least one new squadron to support the new sectors. The squad or squads may temporarily be lead by one or more of our officers as stand-in leaders. We hope to grow in these games quickly, so we are expecting the squads to take off soon.

This weekend is a particularly convenient time to launch our new sectors, as Steam happens to be offering a free trial of Team Fortress 2 just for the weekend (May 21-25) as well as a discounted purchase price. Since we are hoping to recruit new members as well as get our current members to join this sector, we encourage everybody to try out the free trial offer while you still can.

We will begin accepting applications for both Counter-Strike: Source and Team Fortress 2 immediately. Please post your application on our forum if you are interested in joining.

Keywords: Team Fortress 2, Counter Strike Source, Steam, trials, squads

Steam for Newbies

Posted by -=TAG=-Darth Riot, submitted on May 11, 2009. (permalink)

I heard about the idea of us having a CSS and TF2 sector, so here's and article on Steam. Steam is a digital delivery system that is used by Valve and other companies to market their games. It also includes a great community system that rivals that of Xfire. Here is a link to the Steam site for you guys to check out. When you get on there you can search for different games (as well as join our group) and what not.

Once you download the client, the Steam system allows you to add non-Steam games so other people can see that you play Republic Commando, BF2142, and Combat Arms!!! As I said earlier TF2 and CSS are two very good games that I suggest you buy and for an added bonus to Steam's system, you never lose your games if your computer goes kaboom. It even has a server searcher built right in and keeps track of Achievements you acquire on games that have them. I've said enough to getcha' started, so head over to the site and check this thing out!!

Keywords: Steam, Team Fortress 2, Counter Strike Source, Xfire

Republic Commando Novels

Posted by Requiem, submitted on May 9, 2009. (permalink)

I'm back with a new article :D. Since this Clan is active in Republic Commando, I thought it fitting to write about the books. Don't worry, I won't be writing about Star Wars forever ^^. So let's get this thing started shall we :O.

Republic Commando: Hard Contact
Hard Contact is the first book in the series and chronicles the first mission Omega Squad has after their disastrous infantry job on Geonosis. They are inserted into a rural, agricultural planet called Qiilura and tasked with destroying a nanovirus to which clones are especially susceptible, while at the same time abduct the virus's creator, Dr. Ovolot Qail Uthan. Upon reaching the planet, Omega Squad is forced to jump sooner than planned because their vessel has an unfriendly meeting with Qiilura's avian species. Because of this they are split up, three and one, with the single one having all the ordnance needed to complete the mission. What follows is a trek across the country whilst dealing with droids, the local militia, and civilians looking to make some quick credits. Even their apparent good luck in meeting up with a Jedi who has been undercover there ends when she admits to her inexperience. Find out the end for yourself ;).

Republic Commando: Triple Zero
Ten months after Geonosis, terrorist attacks in the Republic capital itself are becoming increasingly frequent. Sgt. Kal Skirata can't let this go on any longer. He calls in Omega and Delta Squad so they can have a few weeks leave—or so it's supposed to look to any outsiders; it's actually a cover-up for a shoot-to-kill black ops, aided by Kal Skirata's notorious Null Arcs. Operating in the city, amongst Republic citizens, their actions are limited, Omega and Delta Squad will have to go all out if they intend to make it through this mission unscathed. Tensions between Omega and Delta take a turn for the worst when Sgt. Walon Vau makes his appearance. Polar opposite to Skirata's loving father method, Vau believes in beating the survival instinct into his commandos. How will the commandos cope when they have to take care of a Separatist terror cell and Sgt. Vau?

Republic Commando: True Colors
Skirata is determined to track down Chief Scientist Ko Sai, the Kaminoan in charge of the clone project, and force her to engineer a normal lifespan for the clone soldiers. Skidding across star systems, Delta Squad has been ordered to apprehend Ko Sai by the highest authority, the Chancellor himself. How will things fare when Skirata and Delta Squad partake in a race with the highest stakes imaginable? Things aren't looking good as Skirata learns more and more info on Chancellor Palpatine's true intentions. Skirata makes up his mind and starts gathering funds for an escape route for any clone that decides he's not interested in a long-term career in the Grand Army of the Republic. The commandos are faced with a difficult predicament as they are forced to choose between their allegiance and their heart.

Republic Commando: Order 66
The war is coming to an end. Skirata's plan for a clone evacuation route is no longer a dream, but reality. The Separatists make their move against the Republic as they attack the capital itself. Omega and Delta Squad are recalled to defend Coruscant but only seven members ever reach the destination. Skirata decides to take advantage of the confusion of the battle to get his lads out of there, but the Republic's foundations are shaken when Chancellor Palpatine appears on every clone holocam and utters the words “Execute Order 66.” Allegiances are shattered as every clone on Coruscant engages his Jedi commander in battle without remorse or thought to past experiences with them. The commandos, who are engineered with more freewill than other clones, don't know what to do when they are ordered to kill some of their best friends. Skirata forces his plan through and eventually succeeds in evacuating the commandos and his Null Arcs, but at a terrible price.

So those are the novels :). I tried to give a good summary but unfortunately I don't have the Dragonball Z narrator's flair. Either way, I hope this got you interested in reading the books. Expect more articles from me in the near future :D.

Keywords: Star Wars, Republic Commando, books

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