Scott M.[TK] Posted July 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Elite has been added to the roster. Any other ideas? Thread closes Friday night, and then the poll will be open. Last chance to get your suggestions in guys!!! Thanks for reading this and the interest. I would love to see more members post their ideas, since we have a rather large collection of TK's, but not a large representation of posters. Feel free to chime in and offer up your ideas. Here's to many more ideas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 For FISD TK's call them:Tantive Invasion Force which is FISD ANH Deployed Cloud City Enforcers which is FISD ESD Deployed Endor Shield Security which is FISD ROTJ Deployed I like this, but it's pretty long. I hate the term "deployed" by itself as it's so generic. Veteran... well let's just say TK's don't exactly have a reputation to be much in the way of survivors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted July 23, 2007 Report Share Posted July 23, 2007 Butah, Great point, my example was meant to draw upon the usage of Deployed as was generated by MEPD. But, we need three versions for the three movies. The naming convention is what is more relevant, aka "Enforcers", "Security", Elite, etc. Those names will be used versus "Mark." My example to relate those names to what they represents FISD xxx Deployed. Folks please remember that each movie could have its own name representing deployment. MEPD Deployed is specific to the sand troopers being Police Officers of Mos Eisley, hence they are deployed PO's. I have to agree that Elite could have its drawbacks with perception of what we are creating. Let's try and shy away from that. Also anything that sounds like Legion may offend those in the Legion but not TK's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty White Boy[501st] Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I must be getting old because I'm drawing blanks here for ideas. Let me just say that the whole idea seemed to be to create a film accurate TK. I don't recall there being much said of creating a new squad or something. And I use the word squad for a lack of a better one for now. Just a new level for the TK costume to rise to. It allso seems to me that we should be a little, hate to use this phrase, "PC". SO, how about this for an idea? "FATKANH"........For Film Accurate TK A New Hope and so on. FATKESB FATKROTJ I like that anyone not in, "the loop" would be woundering what the heck it might stand for OK, now I'v had my fun so I will just go back to bed now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butah Fett Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 "FATKANH" FATKESB FATKROTJ I'm not fat, I'm pleasantly plump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I'm with Butah here, its a cool idea but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruf Terrain[TK] Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I agree with the Elite usage. I think that is used in the "Empire at War" game for the Stormtroopers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M.[TK] Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 In the spirit of the original intention of the thread, Elite will stay as an option, as we had a suggestion and two people "agree" with it. At this time, we only have a few suggestions, so everyone better get it cranked up. Just so everyone is aware, I am planning to include "Mark" as a poll option, since it was what we had already, and there WILL NOT be an "other" option. Also, if we have a close race, majority wins even if it is by one vote. I was very disappointed in the 501st photo shoot complaints at C IV because the vote for AM vs. PM were close on the timing of the picture. I know not everyone will be OK with whatever option we choose here, but since we all get 1 voice (should we choose to use it), we should get the selection that appeals to the largest audience. Now, let's hear a few more great ideas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin[Admin] Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 If you don't vote you can't complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus[TK] Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I do like this as a mix of everything... FISD Tantive Deployed FISD Bespin Deployed FISD Endor Deployed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK4999[TK] Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I do like this as a mix of everything...FISD Tantive Deployed FISD Bespin Deployed FISD Endor Deployed While I originally liked the ANH/ESB/ROTJ Deployed nomenclature, this variant is better because it highlights the detachment (FISD) in the title. This draws attention to and emphasizes our detachment. We still need to create more awareness within the Legion, so "branding" the title is a good idea. The "deployed" term is consistent with our dirty brothers, and I don't think we need to differentiate ourselves by attempting to use a different word (like "elite" or "veteran"). The Tantive/Bespin/Endor descriptor uses a location/assignment, which is better than using a movie title to differentiate the costume variant. So I am now ready to vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2241 Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 While I originally liked the ANH/ESB/ROTJ Deployed nomenclature, this variant is better because it highlights the detachment (FISD) in the title. This draws attention to and emphasizes our detachment. We still need to create more awareness within the Legion, so "branding" the title is a good idea. The "deployed" term is consistent with our dirty brothers, and I don't think we need to differentiate ourselves by attempting to use a different word (like "elite" or "veteran"). The Tantive/Bespin/Endor descriptor uses a location/assignment, which is better than using a movie title to differentiate the costume variant. So I am now ready to vote. You know, I think I really like this - even better than my "combat ready" - although we could have a general and unofficial "combat ready" status. Even if its just something we use to denote we're done with our respective deployment status (maybe it could be the name of the forum for approved and complete standard costumes: the "Combat Ready" forum...) Ok, what ever. Back our regularly scheduled programming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-2126_MD[TK] Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hey Scott one idea, why dont you send a Detachment Mail about this option, To give names... since ideas have not been alot and i think its the same group of troopers that are here like daily ( at least i know i am here daily . and granted not all FISD members are here as often as some ( me again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M.[TK] Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 I do like this as a mix of everything...FISD Tantive Deployed FISD Bespin Deployed FISD Endor Deployed Added to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty White Boy[501st] Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 FAANHTK ? FAESBTK ? FAROTJTK ? Humm, somehow I think it lost it's apeal to me. How about this instead? Vaders Elite ANH TK Vaders Elite ESB TK Vaders Elite ROTJ TK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M.[TK] Posted July 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Hey Scott one idea, why dont you send a Detachment Mail about this option, To give names... since ideas have not been alot and i think its the same group of troopers that are here like daily ( at least i know i am here daily . and granted not all FISD members are here as often as some ( me again). Joey, Great idea. The email just went out. Hopefully Comcast won't treat it as spam and send me a nasty gram. I will be looking for new views and posts soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightshade[TK] Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I can confirm that the email went out. Not sure that I have anything to add, but hopefully some recipients of the email will :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingpieces[501st] Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I do like this as a mix of everything...FISD Tantive Deployed FISD Bespin Deployed FISD Endor Deployed i like these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterelm[501st] Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Ok, Ive been reading all of the names and here are a few of mine. Having been in the Military these are very miltaristic in nature. (shrug...sorry) Special Ops Elite Corps Operations Specialist Trooper Batallion Legionaires (since we ARE part of the 501st Legion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK895 Michael[TK] Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I like: Stormtrooper simple and to the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty White Boy[501st] Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I like: Stormtrooper simple and to the point. I gotta hand it to ya, it is simlpe and it is iconic as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper Jack TK-2063[501st] Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Bucket Heads of the Empire Imperial Bucketheads Mediocre Security Force Imperial Mall Security Force (or Imperial Mall Cops) Or try anagrams: Maritime Propel Rotors Impale Terrorism Troop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK1420[501st] Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 I like the number scheme that the Clones have... 327th, etc. How are these titles allocated? Number of posts, events? Geography? Myself, I like to sign posts and emails like so: Ian Wilkinson TK-1420 501st Legion, Star Garrison STX Squad Dunno what else there is to add. Seems to me the Empire might not want a lot of detail about where a trooper is deployed or has been at. I like "FISD Elite" That being said, I'll be happy with whatever prevails here, so long as it's not "Pink Tutu Wearer" or something like that, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-1161 Curt[TK] Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 So is there a list of the serious choices yet? There have been some good ones mentioned and some that make you say “uhmmm…” What are the contenders so we can see them all in one spot with their variations? That makes it easier to see what is out there and may spark some new creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802[501st] Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Well I thought 'cohort' was a good idea in the earlier thread in keeping with the legion aspect and Lucas's derivative use of Roman or fascist tones in the storyline. However I think people are more familiar with its contemporary usage (ie. sidekick, partner in crime, etc..) instead of the original meaning: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cohort_%28military_unit%29 Incidentally, the US Army in the 80's had a program to increase unit cohesion called Cohesion, Operational Readiness and Training with COHORT as an acronym (I know, all the letters don't match but that's military speak). So as examples: ANH Cohort ESB Cohort ROTJ Cohort My other suggestion would be 'Bone-white Janissaries of Death' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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