Author Topic: Call Signs (Read 1254 times)

Phienyx · « **on:** March 20, 2008, 07:11:19 pm »

I just had an idea I want to throw out there as a possible part of the RP element for FA's involvment in The Agency.

It would be interesting for there to be a number system for members involved in The Agency. Something similar to the whole "00" designations used in the Bond movies to designate agents with a license to kill.

As players are accepted into FA, they are assigned numbers with a single 0 designation such as "01, 02, 03, 04...etc".) This would also serve to indicate how long a player has been with FA.

For players that are able to obtain a predetermined combination of time with FA, accomplishments in game and/or within FA they may be granted a "00" designation to note their acheivements and to indicate status within the organization.

Let me know your thoughts and as I mentioned, its just an idea that popped into mind when I looked at Woodgrain's Sig.

Tbone · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2008, 07:59:21 pm »

Not a bad idea, but using 01, 02 or anything similar would be a little too unoriginal for me. Maybe some sort of combination of letters and numbers that mean something - might be a good idea for forum titles, though that takes away from the individuality. In theory, your online alias (i.e. Tbone, Phienyx) would be your "call sign".

Lits · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2008, 09:30:14 pm »

hrm... so if we went in order of rank... that would make Tbone A1?
Yeah, THAT won't be made fun of. Commander Steak Sauce, reporting for duty.

What about something a little more militaristic? We won't be tied to any one country, which kind of makes us like a private intelligence army, correct?

From Wikipedia's article on Paramilitary:
"Some units of National Intelligence Services that are composed of civilian agents tasked with covert action in areas that are difficult or sometimes illegal for Military Forces to operate, such as the Special Activities Division of the US Central Intelligence Agency."

Therefore, we could get away with assigning military ranks. It's not especially personalized like the number/letter system, but it would distinguish old players from new, higher command from others, and when special awards are in order Tbone could "promote" someone's rank.

What do you think?

Phienyx · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2008, 09:45:24 pm »

I guess that would depend on what side we're looking into aligning ourselves with. paraGon is a more paramilitary unit. Think: Blackwater on adrenaline....lol. U.N.I.T.E. is more like a conglomerate of the best agents gleaned from other intelligence agencies who are more spies that paramilitaries.

At least that's the idea I got.

Manic Velocity · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:30:44 am »

Quote from: "Lits"

hrm... so if we went in order of rank... that would make Tbone A1?
Yeah, THAT won't be made fun of. Commander Steak Sauce, reporting for duty.

I lol'd. Srsly.

Ash · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:36:25 am »

I think I'll call him that even if we don't use those call signs.

Commander Steak Sauce is laying down a thick coating of cover fire

Phienyx · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2008, 11:28:16 am »

Then again who says the numbering would have to start with "0". The starting number could change according to your "class" and the two numbers behind it would be your number would be your seniority number.