Current status of Charlie Squad: From grape to mint, from mint to grape, from breakfast to punch Delta in the face.

[Recounted]

Charlie is kinda in a weird state right now although,I haven't been playing charlie much. Im a bit of a old charlie anyway

[DriedMilk]

the squad is a fuck
born to unga
10 million dead charlies

[Sleepy Retard]

the squad is a fuck
born to unga
10 million dead charlies

Just remember you were an active charlie before I told you to go to delta.

[RunAwayScientist]

Hey, Charlie nerds - Fun mutiny on Ice with Balto. Let's do it again, sometime.


We'll find out where you're having your secret breakfasts. We will.


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What you're saying Heckenshutze is spot on. I mistakenly thought some of the Delta regs in Jan/Feb/March were Deltas, but I guess they used to be grapes. My jaw dropped when I saw Heinz with purple on.

It seems both squads are hitting that summer pubbie high. Here's an RP idea for both squads: The CMP sometimes has 'training sessions' with their MPs. Delta/Charlie can do the same to help identify baldiosos during breakfast in South Canteen. It will help us both.

'Charlie Breakfast' was the greatest idea that man has ever invented. It gives your squad a distinct flavor. Other than grape.

I have seen cases where Charlie has pulled Delta out of the fire. From a SO/CO point of view, I equate Charlie as the equals of Delta for tactical purposes. Both Delta and Charlie carry OPS, especially during Jan -> April.

I haven't heard about this 'Make Alpha Great' scheme, Heckenshutze, but that's yours and Deltas vets best solution. Group up together and claim Alpha or Bravo.


- McSky

[Heckenshutze]

The 'Make Alpha Great Again' crusade was started by Alicia Parker (Omicega) and some crazy mofos followed her to that suicidal yet honorable deed.

[stein46]

Hmm being someone who's played charlie recently and for a while on and off i do feel alone at times when playing not a lot of familiar faces, its not a bad thing but sometimes i have had this recently being a random charlie SL never seen them and they never talk now i understand clearly a new player but.. i just wish they'd speak and be honest we all want to help.. even me when i shout at everyone as medic

[ColonelCorazon]

Charlie is the best. Who dares besmirch the name of my sweet baby angels?

[Drownie]

Charlie is kinda in a weird state right now although

How dare you?

[GenericUsername]

Love me Charlie
Love me rifle
Love me Grape Souto
Love me breakfast
'ate delta
'ate xenos
'ate SMGs
'ate baldies

Simple as

this is a variation of a copypasta don't go around thinking I'm a britbong

[Simo94]

Love me Charlie
Love me rifle
Love me Grape Souto
Love me breakfast
'ate delta
'ate xenos
'ate SMGs
'ate baldies

Simple as

this is a variation of a copypasta don't go around thinking I'm a britbong

get a load of this britbong

[AmazinglyAmazing]

Honestly, it's really because of the new players (in my opinion at least). It's Summer, and whether they know how to play SS13 or are SUPER new, they will usually stumble into Charlie by either:

A) Random squad roll

or B) Hearing about Charlie being a decent squad, resulting in them selecting that squad so they can learn how to better grasp CM. (I think..)

I haven't been playing too much combat focused roles, and a lot more ship-side roles mainly for the RP and to better grasp the Engineering and Medical mechanics so I can try to become a Mentor. I will agree though, I've been seeing less and less familiar faces in the Grape Squad when stopping by to view their little breakfast, as I am a Charlie main. I've also seen more familiar faces from other squads being in Charlie, whether it was by random squad roll or choice, which can bring either welcoming changes, or a round end with Charlie marines complaining how "so and so screwed us over" or "this guy ruined Charlie".

Regardless, Charlie has definitely changed. It's still hard to understand if it's been a positive or negative one, but I will agree with one thing: they have CONSTANTLY been getting into fights with Delta. Either Charlie starts shit, or Delta starts shit. I can't count how many times as Doctor I've had to treat a Charlie or Delta at round start for IB or fractures, or even another marine from Bravo or Alpha who got caught in the crossfire. My only reasoning for that is low-RP nonsense and people being lil' shits. Quit it.

[Renomaki]

Regardless, Charlie has definitely changed. It's still hard to understand if it's been a positive or negative one, but I will agree with one thing: they have CONSTANTLY been getting into fights with Delta. Either Charlie starts shit, or Delta starts shit. I can't count how many times as Doctor I've had to treat a Charlie or Delta at round start for IB or fractures, or even another marine from Bravo or Alpha who got caught in the crossfire. My only reasoning for that is low-RP nonsense and people being lil' shits. Quit it.

This.

This is ridiculous. Whenever I am a part of either delta or charlie, it is the same shit: One side or the other constantly wants to pick fights with the other, with barely any justification other than "because they aren't us".

This is the very elitism that I keep mentioning constantly that bugs the shit out of me. I grow tired of it, moreso when people go forward with their threats and end up starting stupid fights that just make life more harder for everyone.

I swear to god, I wish people could get banned for doing this shit, because god knows the MPs aren't enough to keep them at bay. The marines are the MARINES, not a gaggle of random gangs that compete for dominance and constantly feel the need to pick fights with rival gang members.

I remember a time when everyone used to pick on delta, but it never went further than insults. Now it is constant threats of bodily harm and acting on said threats.

[Clutch]

This.

This is ridiculous. Whenever I am a part of either delta or charlie, it is the same shit: One side or the other constantly wants to pick fights with the other, with barely any justification other than "because they aren't us".

This is the very elitism that I keep mentioning constantly that bugs the shit out of me. I grow tired of it, moreso when people go forward with their threats and end up starting stupid fights that just make life more harder for everyone.

I swear to god, I wish people could get banned for doing this shit, because god knows the MPs aren't enough to keep them at bay. The marines are the MARINES, not a gaggle of random gangs that compete for dominance and constantly feel the need to pick fights with rival gang members.

I remember a time when everyone used to pick on delta, but it never went further than insults. Now it is constant threats of bodily harm and acting on said threats.

you clearly dont have a fucking clue on what elitism is, fights happen because of random reasons either a charlie did something to a delta or something occured there's no ''lets GO beat charlie up today boyz!!! rawr xdd me deltard!!'' the fact you want to see people getting banned because they have IC fights and rivaltry is even more retarded

[Renomaki]

you clearly dont have a fucking clue on what elitism is, fights happen because of random reasons either a charlie did something to a delta or something occured there's no ''lets GO beat charlie up today boyz!!! rawr xdd me deltard!!'' the fact you want to see people getting banned because they have IC fights and rivaltry is even more retarded

Dude, it DOES happen, mainly because someone from one squad decides to fuck with the other squad because of their identity.

I had one round, for instance, where one of our charlies decided to just start chuckin eggs at delta for no reason other than because "Delta stupid durr". And in one round, I had a marine threaten to murder the entirety of Delta if they get friendly fired... Not just any squad, Delta.

It gets to the point where it is almost griefing, because MPs can't contain the problem and people keep doing what could be constituted at low RP nonsense, since you have to remember that OUR MARINES were together for YEARS ICLY. They fought together, covered each other's asses, and, what is that... Oh yeah, they are also TRAINED, Mentally SANE men. Not thugs with gang mentalities. The Almayer isn't some typical American Prison, it is a military vessel with squads who each have a job to do, and DON'T you dare bring up the idea of marines "just having a little chuckle", because trust me, the idea of marines verbally announcing how much they'd love to shoot up a charlie/delta is fucking extreme and needs to stop.

[AmazinglyAmazing]

you clearly dont have a fucking clue on what elitism is, fights happen because of random reasons either a charlie did something to a delta or something occured there's no ''lets GO beat charlie up today boyz!!! rawr xdd me deltard!!'' the fact you want to see people getting banned because they have IC fights and rivaltry is even more retarded

No... Just, no...

Literally these are almost every round, consisting of usually the same people. These are trained marines pulling this bullshit (I know, not the greatest claim in the world, but still). Literally every fucking round. It's gotten to the point where it's normal to hear on comms that Charlie and Delta are fighting and that someone is injured.

[Slduggy]

Squad brawling is a great way to make friends and to see who has your back. It doesn't have to be Low RP, marines do talk shit, marines are competitive and marines are meat heads who get into scuffles at the canteen. Change my mind.

[Sleepy Retard]

If we're going for HRP then scuffles are definitely in the right direction.

You're a goddamn moron if you think Marines are trained professionals.

Are they trained? Yes.

Are they professionals? No.

In real life Marines are as fucking retarded as can be, they're meat heads who love to beat the fuck outta each other and are damn good at killing. They're not stone heart killers, they're shitty goofheads with guns. When the fighting gets thick, they don't pull any shit - but we're not fighting each other in combat. We're fighting pre briefing.

And Reno's claims of people threatening to murder each other are hilarious. I've seen it happen ONCE. and I main charlie and delta. He plays random squads rarely.

Tl;dr, fighting is fine, marines aren't professional, they butt heads a lot for petty reasons or for fun, Reno's claims are overblown, get mad and rub some cream on your ass hurt

[Rohesie]

I tend to latejoin if I'm not gunning for SL. Then I check the crew manifest and if the usual people who love to start fights and mutinies are in the squad I just join Alpha or somewhere I can escape that. It has made things so much more enjoyable for me.

These brawls and mutinies are a recent phenomenon (months old) and it can be traced to a very small number of people. Enough that I can predict on whether it will happen or not based on the manifest.

[Heckenshutze]

I still haven't been playing when these fights happen, fortunately everytime I play, Charlie and Delta don't go further than the standard banter between them two, personally, as someone who played both squads for a certain amount of time I don't feel that deep connection with neither so I wouldn't get involved in a fight.

[Dolth]

you clearly dont have a fucking clue on what elitism is, fights happen because of random reasons either a charlie did something to a delta or something occured there's no ''lets GO beat charlie up today boyz!!! rawr xdd me deltard!!'' the fact you want to see people getting banned because they have IC fights and rivaltry is even more retarded

More than once I heard. "Fuck charlie and their breakfast-.Oh wait I am gonna steal their food!".

Delta 1 steals food from charlies then throw in disposals.
Charlie 1 "You fucker!"
Charlie 3 disarmed Delta 1!
Charlie 2 tried to punch Delta 1!
Charlie SL, "Get him boys!"
Delta 2, "Charlie is assaulting Delta 1 in dining room!!"
Delta 1 runs into the hallways.
Delta squad meets charlie squad.

Fight.

And this happened on the dropship too, both within 2 last weeks. Both for retarded reasons and mostly NOT legitimate.

Now, whether you like it or not this CREATES a shade of background AND roleplay, no one is going to walk up to you and beat the shit out of you it is a MASS EFFECT (great game btw) and if any of you whine from those petty fight then it means you got yourself involved at some point.

Regardless I want those brawls to continue. And if delta could grow some sort of RP equal to charlie breakfast that'd be neato too.

[Rohesie]

More than once I heard. "Fuck charlie and their breakfast-.Oh wait I am gonna steal their food!".

Delta 1 steals food from charlies then throw in disposals.
Charlie 1 "You fucker!"
Charlie 3 disarmed Delta 1!
Charlie 2 tried to punch Delta 1!
Charlie SL, "Get him boys!"
Delta 2, "Charlie is assaulting Delta 1 in dining room!!"
Delta 1 runs into the hallways.
Delta squad meets charlie squad.

Fight.

I've seen a similar encounter. Let me describe it:

You, Dolth, steal food from a lone baldie Charlie in breakfast and then throw it into disposal.
Said Charlie chases you into bunks in were you are joined by two other Deltas and one MT metafriend.
The four of you beat the lone Charlie and scram.

In short, the thing you've described well is that it's Delta that tends to start it. And then complain about escalating. Don't expect people to just throw punches back if you gang against non-regulars along with your regular pals. It's cowardly and pretty scummy.

I've also seen Broden get legitimately decapitated in a fight he started and he got AHealed. He was beating one new Charlie in canteen along with two other regular Deltas before the rest of Charlie intervened. One threw a knife at him after the brawl was generalized, and with him having no helmet and bad RNG luck he got insta-decaped. But he was alive shortly afterwards.

All that said, I'd rather keep my distance, myself. Very much not interested in that kind of "RP".

[Bancrose]

I'm going to keep dropping your Tofu MRE's in the disposal units and making fun of marines who drink Diet Souto. And the BRAWLS will not end until one of us admits defeat.

[NoahKirchner]

they're purple and therefore terrible, blue is a bit better but if they both fight each other to death i don't have to look at either of their ugly colours and can be content with my yellow and red armour squads


I think charlie and delta fighting at roudnstart should be mandatory and it should be heavily encouraged for them to fight to death

[Lorem123]

Over the last week I have not seen anything good from Charlie squad, really.

[kroack]

This topic aught to be moved to acid goop.