Field Marshal Elections. Read before Voting.

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HELLO EVERYONE! As announced on Monday, this is Forerunner Conflict's Community-Wide Neutral Field Marshal Election. We have four (4) very strong candidates who are in the running to be the next two Field Marshals of Forerunner Conflict. Remember, it is up to you, THE FORERUNNER CONFLICT COMMUNITY, to decide who the two best qualified persons are for the job of Field Marshals for the next era of FC in Halo 5. Some things to consider before voting:

1. You must vote for TWO (2) candidates. No more, no less.

2. The candidate who receives the most votes has the opportunity to choose which army he would like to take control of.

3. The candidate in second place becomes Field Marshal of the opposing Army.

4. These candidates are completely neutral, in that their first and foremost allegiance is to Forerunner Conflict's core foundation. Army comes second.

5. We highly encourage you to do your due diligence in selecting the next Field Marshals of Forerunner Conflict. With this being a neutral vote, we expect the community members to remain as neutral as possible as well in terms of voting. Please do not vote purely based on personal relationships or squad affiliations. You should want to have the best FC-minded individuals in charge!

6. Once the elections are finished, it will be up to the Field Marshals discretion of what happens next in terms of army balance and numbers. There is some possibility that once the candidates are voted in, there will be some serious shuffling of squads and members around, so please understand that if you are voting for a particular member, there is still a chance you may not end up under him in his army.

7. The election will end September 13th, 2015 at 11:59:59PM EST



So without further ado, I would like to introduce the candidates for the Field Marshals position for the first war of Halo 5! These candidates are posted alphabetically by Gamertag.

Metkil5685
Join Date: February 24, 2007
Most recent rank in Forerunner Conflict: B.L.U.E. Field Marshal
Highest held rank in Forerunner Conflict: Field Marshal
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Eight years. Eight years I have been in Forerunner Conflict. Five of those years I have served as the Webmaster for Forerunner Conflict. I still remember the battles I fought back in Red vs Blue: Retaliation. I still remember the squads I have fought alongside with and considered my virtual brotherhood. I remember what Forerunner Conflict was.


Was is strong word. Implying that Forerunner Conflict is no longer what it was. While some may think this is true, others feel this just the progression of the community. It's my belief that in the recent times, we have strayed a far from the core of what Forerunner Conflict is.


I've always strived to keep the core values of Forerunner Conflict, while still keeping things modern enough to attract and retain the new generations of gamers that come with each passing year. The problem is that I have been just a shadow in the background. Just some entity that makes things happen on the website. Sometimes would whisper insight into those in leadership.


Back in December of 2014, I decided that if I was to truly be a Webmaster or more importantly, a member of the community, I needed to get back in the Battles. Here I am, 10 months later, looking at what Forerunner Conflict has become. For the most part I am proud the improvements we've made. Even more so considering the state of Master Chief Collection. The fact that we have endured this era of troubles is a sign that we are a strong community and that we have a recipe for success.


However, I see the community slipping as well. Straying too far from the core values of Forerunner Conflict. The intensity of Battle Nights. The excitement of victory in overwhelming odds. Forming relationships that can only be forged in the heat of battle.


That's my goal now as I run for Field Marshal. I intend to bring back and reinforce these core values that are starting to be forgotten. I feel that our recipe for success lies with these values as we push forward into a new game, a new era. This all starts at the community level. We will build our community up to great heights, together.

Nicholas Sapien
Join Date: March 13, 2010
Most recent rank in Forerunner Conflict: B.L.U.E. Gunnery Sergeant
Highest held rank in Forerunner Conflict: Field Marshal
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I have basically been in almost every position in an army that can be possibly thought of, I know what is expected of most individuals of every rank in the army and what not to expect from. I have been around for 5 years now and changed my self on a personal level as I watched the community, I have been apart of change as well. The mentality is definitely different from when I first joined, however I won't state why I know it has changed. Our current system in place for the armies is for a larger population which we cannot keep supporting, it needs to change to where it can support our small numbers, while leaving room for us to expand to a much higher population. Instead of having a full High command like I had in my previous time as Field Marshal, it will be reduced to Myself and 1 General, until the need is there to increase the amount needed to continue running the army.

Solus Exsequor
Join Date: March 21, 2013
Most recent rank in Forerunner Conflict: R.E.D.D. General
Highest held rank in Forerunner Conflict: General
Speech:

Hello my fellow Forerunner Conflict Soldiers,

I would first like to personally thank every person who I have had the pleasure of encountering through the journey. It's been a long time since I joined, March 21. 2013, the day before my 16th birthday. In that long time I've been through a total of 8 squads. Ranging from my beginnings in Redwatch and Sparta up to my previous residence in Renegade as Executive Officer. Currently I am Commanding Officer of GHOST Squad and General of REDD Army.

I have slowly risen through the ranks in FC, gradually growing my leadership skills. Within the last war of Halo 4 I had fully recruited every member of a squad and had it up and running within a week. This brings me to my first point, Recruitment. I have previously been a head D.I. I have a plan for recruitment, solving many issues we currently face. Recruitment is something that constantly is a problem, however right now it is heavily needed. All efforts are greatly appreciated as we will be looking for new D.I.s and recruitment teams.

A further problem recurring through this retention of recruits. If elected as Field Marshal I would hope to bring back the feeling of a welcoming army. Greater focus on events such as scrims, and game nights, currently ran by Legendary Nova. This portrays a more welcoming atmosphere. Attending these in our numbers will solidify our group mentality in whichever army I would take charge of. Thus, bringing new recruits into a more welcoming environment.

Many areas within both armies could be filled with all of you willing people out there. Utilising our ranks will be another priority for me, making sure everyone is taking part and playing their role. Filling up the Officer and a Upper a Enlisted ranks will be one of my first moves, using those who are capable to their best ability. Fleshing out these ranks will bring in further leaders, I also plan to implement further bootcamps for Officers, an officer bootcamp.



Fun Facts:

I have been a field marshal, technically twice. Leading the IMC in the Titanfall Sidewars.

I will, if elected become the first British Field Marshal, which may or may not change the position to Prime Minister.

I am Scottish, who wouldn't want to be lead in to battle with this accent, need I say more than the name William Wallace?



I know that right now we are surrounded by many issues, however what I can say is that I will do what is best for FC and not individuals. No individual is bigger than the community. Everything I do will be backed by a democratic vote and it will be what you want. This won't be my army. It will be the people's army. I will not force anyone to do anything they aren't willing to do, this is how we progress through the barriers currently faced.

Also, good luck to my opponents in this election, I greatly respect you all and wish you the best with the results.

Thank you for your time FC,

Solus Exsequor (formerly, ELiTE x TacTiKz)

WSxPhoenix
Join Date: September 6, 2006
Most recent rank in Forerunner Conflict: R.E.D.D. Brigadier General
Highest held rank in Forerunner Conflict: Field Marshal
Speech:

Who are you?
I’m WSxPhoenix, I’m one of the oldest members of Forerunner Conflict. I’ve been Field Marshal of both armies at various different points in my career in FC. Most recently, I was an FM in BLUE. However, currently I am serving as a High Command member of REDD. I co-wrote the original Accords and have been participating on and off in the wars since the Halo 2 days.

Why should I vote for you?
Because I believe in this place. FC has been battered down by low player population and membership for some time now, and I believe I can help the community get mobilized and ready for Halo 5. Halo 5 represents one of the greatest opportunities this community has had for recruitment since Halo 3 arrived. We have a great website with the opportunity to expand what our community offers members. Currently, our major attraction to the site and community are battlenights. I want to expand that to include the RP and adding to the Lore. Additionally, I really want to expand the framework we use under battlenights. I want to help both armies boost recruitment and come up with ways to retain those recruits. I really like the current climate of taking ideas from the community from just about anywhere and seeing if they work. (Houdini has been great at getting these together). I want FC to be a place that builds leaders, that offers a strong alternative to the regular matchmaking environment. A place where people can build media, Forge, submit ideas, and create their own little space in our community. I want to end army partisanship, and I want to get to the point where the average FC member believes in the whole community, not just their army. I want to see a cooperative WC that can build up what we have to best prepare us for Halo 5. I believe in squad culture and helping squads maintain their ties to future recruits. As our numbers grow, I want to really work on the balance experienced on Sunday nights, though I know that will take some time and a lot of effort from both armies to handle. This community means a lot to me, and I truly believe we can work hard to make FC’s best days ahead of us.

Thank you again, community of Forerunner Conflict, for your resilience and dedication to this wonderful community. These past few wars have been a rough ride, but I think I speak for everyone in that we are all very excited to start fresh again for HALO 5! We now will look forward to seeing who our new Field Marshals will be to lead the charge into even more glory and greatness!


Vote Changes:
9/3 - 1 from Solus to Metkil.

Fixed the spoilers so they actually opened. ;)


Good luck to all candidates!

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Originally Posted by Legendary Nova

Fixed the spoilers so they actually opened. ;)


Good luck to all candidates!

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Thanks Nova! I was having some trouble XD

Vote cast.

Hope to see some serious change for Halo 5. Really want things to be fun, balanced, more warlike, and a whole lot less political.

Well done to all the candidates, I really had to think about who I wanted to vote for

I'm not active, as such I will not be voting on this poll. Everyone else who reads this, if you aren't active don't vote. It taints the sample. Feel free to show emotional support, but don't come back after being gone for 5+ months and vote. It's not right...

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Originally Posted by NervyDestroyer

I'm not active, as such I will not be voting on this poll. Everyone else who reads this, if you aren't active don't vote. It taints the sample. Feel free to show emotional support, but don't come back after being gone for 5+ months and vote. It's not right...

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Got something to say, say it. The whole "if you arent active with us as of this moment, you're an outsider" mentality pushes more people away from a community that's about more than just the wars.

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Originally Posted by Anarchy

Got something to say, say it. The whole "if you arent active with us as of this moment, you're an outsider" mentality pushes more people away from a community that's about more than just the wars.

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I think hes asking for people to make a educated vote instead of voting blindly on inaccurate information , bias or what their friends tell them to do. Why have ignorant people vote or people who will not be affected by the change from these votes?

With that being said i think nervy should vote because i believe he has an educated opinion and knowledge on the current affairs of FC.

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Originally Posted by UnfoldedFreedom

I think hes asking for people to make a educated vote instead of voting blindly on inaccurate information , bias or what their friends tell them to do. Why have ignorant people vote or people who will not be affected by the change from these votes?

With that being said i think nervy should vote because i believe he has an educated opinion and knowledge on the current affairs of FC.

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yeah, he left like just before the war ended didn't he? that's hardly long enough to be considered "inactive and unaware of issues."

voted.

I won't vote. The reason isn't that I'm only active for a short amount of time but that I don't know 2 out of the 4 people. I think that would make it unfair. I could decide who to vote on by looking at the speeches but that doesn't give me a full image of what kind of person they are.

But anyhow, I wish everyone the best of luck!

It's pretty damn close

I feel like the total number of votes should be an even number...

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Originally Posted by BrightShadow NL

I won't vote. The reason isn't that I'm only active for a short amount of time but that I don't know 2 out of the 4 people. I think that would make it unfair. I could decide who to vote on by looking at the speeches but that doesn't give me a full image of what kind of person they are.

But anyhow, I wish everyone the best of luck!

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I gave this a second thought, and I'm not gonna walk away from my responsibilities. I mean probably everyone is voting for their favourites, so I'll hand out my votes too. I mean, why not.

I just voted. And if my math is correct, I think someone only voted once. I had set my votes on two people, but after reading the speeches, that all changed.

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Originally Posted by NervyDestroyer

I'm not active, as such I will not be voting on this poll. Everyone else who reads this, if you aren't active don't vote. It taints the sample. Feel free to show emotional support, but don't come back after being gone for 5+ months and vote. It's not right...

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Thank you nervy, your da best

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Originally Posted by WolfPack23

I just voted. And if my math is correct, I think someone only voted once. I had set my votes on two people, but after reading the speeches, that all changed.

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I just did the math as well, and I agree, someone didnt put two votes in

Well, I guess they exercised their right to vote for only one person.


Weird, but it happens I guess.

I voted for Metkil twice.

Neutral elections, eh? Okay, I'll bite.

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Originally Posted by Anarchy

Got something to say, say it. The whole "if you arent active with us as of this moment, you're an outsider" mentality pushes more people away from a community that's about more than just the wars.

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Not even remotely close to what I said. It's common decency to not vote on something that impacts others. Stepping out of the shadows and voting on something as big as the FM election is rather silly. Especially when you consider that person could just step in the shadows again. I'm not against anyone for being inactive. Life>FC

I'm in a situation where I'm not in a suitable position to vote. That's not me against inactives, that's me looking at something from a logistics standpoint.

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Originally Posted by WSxPhoenix

Well, I guess they exercised their right to vote for only one person.


Weird, but it happens I guess.

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Or they didn't realize they could lol. Read everything before you vote people!

2 people only put in 1 vote now............we should have reading be a requirement to get into FC xD

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Originally Posted by CAW0139

2 people only put in 1 vote now............we should have reading be a requirement to get into FC xD

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Mandatoy IQ tests.

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Originally Posted by CAW0139

2 people only put in 1 vote now............we should have reading be a requirement to get into FC xD

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lol yeah, I mean its in the OP

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Originally Posted by NervyDestroyer

I'm not active, as such I will not be voting on this poll. Everyone else who reads this, if you aren't active don't vote. It taints the sample. Feel free to show emotional support, but don't come back after being gone for 5+ months and vote. It's not right...

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While your opinion is respected, in this particular poll everyone in Forerunner Conflict has the right to vote and decide FC's Future, as was stated in the original announcement post about this election. Please be respectful of that.

Again, if you are a member of FC, you have a right to vote in this. Please take time to read each speech that the candidates wrote up, and if necessary, do some grunt work in asking opinions from other members of the community if you would like to know more about what each candidate has done in the past. We're all in this together, new and old! Happy voting!

Why couldn't I of ran?

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Originally Posted by GAMExSOLID

Why couldn't I of ran?

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2.4 Any High Command member may announce his/her candidacy for Field Marshal, OR nominate an Officer with 6 months' experience in FC in his/her stead.


Nobody from REDD nominated you

What an awful time to switch haha

Dat math the poll is using, though.

I voted because I intend to return for H5 :DDDDD

Truth and Honor!!!!


Also, Wolfpack I want that Dark Rain Sig Niggah!

50 voters. Dayum

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Originally Posted by Barry Soap

50 voters. Dayum

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Yeah, it's a huge pool of voters. Neutral election was a really great idea, especially since it looks like Squads are gonna be drafted afterwards anyway. No need for bias over who is gonna lead YOUR army, instead it's about who's gonna lead the whole community. Pick two people where we'd be comfortable serving under either one.

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Originally Posted by Jam Cliché

Yeah, it's a huge pool of voters. Neutral election was a really great idea, especially since it looks like Squads are gonna be drafted afterwards anyway. No need for bias over who is gonna lead YOUR army, instead it's about who's gonna lead the whole community. Pick two people where we'd be comfortable serving under either one.

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Amen.

just think how nice it would be if everyone who voted could make it to battlenight

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Originally Posted by CAW0139

just think how nice it would be if everyone who voted could make it to battlenight

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Let's hope it's because people hate MCC

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Originally Posted by Barry Soap

Let's hope it's because people hate MCC

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agreed

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Originally Posted by Barry Soap

Let's hope it's because people hate MCC

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I know many vets who stopped playing (my self included) because of the MCC. So expect some people to come back come H5

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Originally Posted by Silko

I know many vets who stopped playing (my self included) because of the MCC. So expect some people to come back come H5

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hopefully H5 is good

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Originally Posted by Nicholas Sapien

hopefully H5 is good

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If not, then let's re-purpose into a battlefront community lol

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If not, then let's re-purpose into a battlefront community lol

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I know many vets who stopped playing (my self included) because of the MCC. So expect some people to come back come H5

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No votes in over 24 hours, have we actually hit our max active pop?


Let's get over 60 voters folks!

Hey guys I forgot to mention that I am running for FM too. If you want to vote for me please just do a write in. POST BELOW!!!

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Originally Posted by Blackhawk570

Hey guys I forgot to mention that I am running for FM too. If you want to vote for me please just do a write in. POST BELOW!!!

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I vote Blackhawk twice

Hmm it appears we have a problem... Obviously those 50 voters would have voted for Blackhawk. Can we get an admin to switch the votes over?

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Originally Posted by NervyDestroyer

Hmm it appears we have a problem... Obviously those 50 voters would have voted for Blackhawk. Can we get an admin to switch the votes over?

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Originally Posted by Solus Exsequor

I vote Blackhawk twice

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Hmm it appears we have a problem... Obviously those 50 voters would have voted for Blackhawk. Can we get an admin to switch the votes over?

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Poll will be closed in order to make Blackhawk our supreme overlord. He did create Hill 30, afterall.

Sounds good guys

All Hail Blackhawk

Hail our lord and savior Blackhawk!

is it entirely possible to be squadless and yet still in an army? i would rather play in mixes anyway because of my work schedule

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is it entirely possible to be squadless and yet still in an army? i would rather play in mixes anyway because of my work schedule

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Yes you can be squadless in an army, however it will make it more difficult to get you into a game unless there are squads needing an extra or there are other extras on for the night that can be mashed up into a unit. We strongly encourage you to join a squad just for the benefit alone of getting closer with some FC peeps!

I le voted.

Hello everyone,

Hope everyone is enjoying peace time so far. Just a quick heads up, elections will close this Saturday (9/12/2015) at 11:59 pm EST. If you know of anyone that has not voted, please encourage them to do so, and if you have not voted yet, please take the time to cast your vote.

Thanks in advance,

~GuzzieStyle

Election has been closed. Thanks to all who voted, and congratulations to the winning candidates! An update will be posted tomorrow of things to come. Thanks again everyone, we look forward to the next step in FC's future!

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