Hellions ODB 130, ODA 133 and ODA 153 were out in force at their home field for the second installment of Living Legends. The Hellions fielded 25 players and quite a few more plus ups under the command of Bill Paxson of Los Angeles Ironmen on the RPS New World Order/Team Empire/Alliance wearing Red arm bands. It was an alliance akin to a “Who’s Who” list of major paintball team.
Company Executive Officer Kevin "Buckshot" Buchaniec fielded his latest armored creation-- the Hellions Light Scout Vehicle 2, also known as the "Grindhouse". Lani "Sky" Fox volunteered to serve as the RPS base communications and ensure that missions were assigned to mission teams and verified by referees. Scott "Sauerkraut" Simon led ODA 133 and D.J. "Honu" assumed command of ODA 153.
The night game seemed to barely make it past nightfall before stand down was called. The Hellions spent most of that time right outside the Smart Parts headquarters. The Blue team dominated the final battle in a bid to come back and avoid defeat, but there were not enough points available to overcome the lead that Red had accumulated. In the end, Bill Paxson and the RPS side was victorious. Viper summed up the scenario in the closing ceremony as “Blue team (Smart Parts) owned the hill (in final battle).” Red team owned virtually everything else.
Sky won the Sportsmanship Award. A selection of photos from the event is available for viewing in the Gallery.
My name is Sean Scott, and I am documenting what is happening so that our descendants, if we survive, may be able to learn from our mistakes. We all shoulder the blame for what has happened to mankind as a whole, and we all must bear responsibility for rebuilding our world, and our society. However, if we simply recreate what was destroyed our children will be doomed to the same fate. We must create a new society that is focused on unity, tolerance, and peace.
You see, just three years ago, the world was a far different place. Some lived in an amazing world where technology and money provided some with lives that allowed them to ignore the rest of the world and its problems. Others lived in the shadows of these people and their luxury, frustrated with their power and wealth, and indignant for the will these people forced upon them. Still others lived in nations where everyone lived in a state of want and unhealthy. The leaders of these nations saw a future that would only bring more poverty and downfall for them, and more power and control for the already too powerful nations. Lastly, there were the religious zealots who, in fanatical fury, sought to topple the other religions that they felt were persecuting them.
In the end it is unclear now who threw the first stone, nor is it important now. However, the escalation was rapid and overwhelming. Nations pointed fingers, and armies followed with missiles and bombs. Alliances formed and collapsed. In the end most of the resources and material things that everyone fought over were destroyed. The lesser nations and greater nations ended up as charred, wasted landscapes. All were reduced to the same primitive state.
Even many of the people were savagely transformed into more prehistoric versions of humanity. The necessity to forage and compete for survival in such a harsh environment caused a mass regression to nearly animalistic behavior in most of the survivors.
Slowly bands of survivors came together. Like-mindedness bonded some, while forcing others to shun or flee. This polarization created small groups of more civilized people, as well as marauding hordes of savages. The relentless pursuit by savages forced the more peaceful groups to band together for strength. The hordes were forced to unite to increase their numbers.
And so, in this region once known as “The Midwest” two large “nations” have formed. ours, known as “Genesis 2” (or “G2”) is focused on planting the seeds of change for this raw, new world. Our goal is to create a new society that respects the environment. One that respects the needs of humanity as a whole, not just the ones closest to us. We want to be part of the catalyst for change so that, with any luck, humanity does not have to repeat this global travesty.
However, standing in our way is the very antithesis of our community. “Tribe” or “gang” are not accurate terms to describe their society. The closest I can come to describing them is a “pack.” They call themselves “The New Order” and are likened to a pack of wolves. Their leader, known only as “Apocalypse,” is a savage warrior. I have been told that, in his speeches, he often speaks of General Patton and Alexander the Great. Once a general in the old world, he rules with an iron fist and unwavering discipline. By what I have seen of them such extremes are necessary to maintain control of such animals. Their attacks are a combination of wolf pack style hunting and military tactics, and they are often heard roaring and howling. This behavior is reflected in their appearance. They wear a mishmash of animal hides and military surplus gear. Many are truly disturbing, and even terrifying, to look at.
And so the battle lines are drawn. While our ultimate goal is to create a new society greater, and more humanitarian than the last, we must embrace the way of the warrior in order to vanquish the greatest obstacle to these goals; Apoc and his “New Order.” If we do not rid ourselves of these animals who embrace the way of violence we doom ourselves, and our children, to repeat what we must now endure.
And so it ends…and begins again…almost like someone decided to reboot the world…
Living Legends of Paintball scheduled to attend:
Sean Scott - General for Genesis - Smart Part/Smart Corps Fame, 6-0 as a general
Mike Paxson - General for the New Order - Ironmen 2X NXL Champions, experienced scenario general
Billy Gardner Jr - President of Smart Parts
Adam Gardner - Vice President of Smart Parts
Darryl Trent - Former Ironmen/All American - Director of Operations for DLX Technology
Ronan - Paintball Sports Magazine - World Wide Director of Sales and Marketing
Nicky Cuba - Ironmen
Ron Kilbourne - Bushwackers fame
Tom Cole - Kingman/Bad Company/ Founder of the new UWL League
Peter Bofill - Former Captain of Rage, won World Cup 1996 that was televised on ESPN. Owner of MacDev North America
Michael "Blue" Hanse - Blue's Crew and EMR Fame
Chris "Deuce" Hanse - Blue's Crew and Blue'w Crew TV and EMR
Brian "MOATI" Russell - Directory of Marketing Special Ops
Erich Garbers - Tippmann Sports
Sal Briguglio - Owner of Xtreme Paintball Park and Total Greif
Dan Colby- Guerrilla Air
Joe Stayback - Owner of the legendary Sherwood Forest and Team ESP. Was one of the founding members of the Thunderstruck tournament team from the 90's. They whooped my team on more then one occasion in the NAAPSA tourneys.
Dennis Bukowski - Hollywood Sports, SC Village, and Giant Paintball Park.. the man of few words.
Giovanni D'Egidio - Hollywood Sports, SC Village, and Giant Paintball Park.. the man of many words.
Sonny Lopez - LA Hitmen Woodsball team, Full Clip Manager of Marketing, and WGP Fame
Chris Lasoya - This man is one of the greatest paintball players ever... Does he need an intro?
Ben Tippmann - Creator of the BT line of products
Billy Ceraniski - Former Aftershock and sales manger for KEE
Brian "LB" Fow - Works for KEE and Professional Paintballer
Paul "PGP" Bollenbach - Sales Manager for KEE, Jacksonville Warriors
Simon Stevens - Head of R&D For KEE
Phil Dominguez
Bud Orr - Creator of the legendary Autococker and WGP
Jeff Orr - Creator of the STO Cocker and many other advances for WGP
Paul McKay
Hollywood - One of the oldest guys in paintball writing stories for magazines!
Rick Chard - Paintball Extravaganza
Bob Long - The man behind the Timmy, Vice, and many more
Josh Silverman - Famous write and photographer for many magazines
Dan Bonebrake - Man who is bringing it back to the woods with Forest Demons.
Steve Davidson
Dave Norman - Possibly coming. Writer for many magazines.
Ed Reiker - PBnation
Erich Garbers - Tippmann Sports
Pat Feher - Tippmann Sports
Toby Grable - Reppin Stiffi Barrels!
Kerry "Viper" Rosenberry - Sorry I forgot you my friend.
Mellisa and Rob Thompson - CCM
Denny Tippmann JR. - Tippmann Sports
Bambi - APG .
