Greetings, Gatekeepers. We've had a large influx of new recruits, and a few of them have been sworn into the battalion proper as Sao-Wei of the Liao Cháng-Chéng. Rather than have to go over what achieving that rank affords you, the Command Tower thinks it best if we put all the info that newly minted Gatekeepers may need in one spot. So, let's go over it.
You are entitled to have your personal nameplate put up on the Battalion Information tab. This nameplate can be used as a MWO forum signature as well. Submit to the Zhong-Shao a photo you'd like used on your nameplate, either in email or just a link in the TS. Try to find a photo that can has a strong focal point, as the final resolution will only be 55 pixels tall to conform with the forum's allotted space. Once you've got the URL for your nameplate, take a moment and sound off in our official Recruitment Nexus on the forum and sport that new bling, as well as give a strong show of support for the Gatekeepers Battalion.
The Gatekeepers are an RP unit, pretty hard. You don't have to keep up with the RP if that's not your thing, but if you'd like to see your MechWarrior "character" represented in the ongoing Gatekeepers narrative you should supply us with a few items. First, we ask for two adjectives to describe your MechWarrior, such as "loyal" or "mischievous" - just a few descriptors to guide our writers in portraying you in the text. Also, members can have specific jobs in the battalion for the purposes of the RP narrative. Although certainly "MechWarrior" is listed for most members, some are given nifty positions like "medic" or "technician".
We'll also need to get your preferred 'mech type (according to the Tactical Manual designations) and preferred weight class. You won't be guaranteed this spot on any particular drop, but it will aid our officers in setting up lances for both drills and actual sorties. This information is general types - for instance: (Direct Fire Support / Assault) or (Close Support / Medium) - not specific 'mechs.
The Zhong-Shao will also need an email to contact you with. All members should have a Facebook account to interact with the House Liao Facebook, but it's optional for Sao-Wei. It is a useful tool, and if you are otherwise averse to Facebook you can create an account in your MWO MechWarrior's name for no other reason than to keep up with the Keepers.
With all of that complete, you're on the upper-deck, soldier. Welcome to the Gatekeepers. We're probably too into this, but it's not just a game. It's a lifestyle.
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