Catalyst
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Tests ability to work with any partner within the unit. | Tests ability to work with any partner within the unit. | ||
| − | A limit of 2 unit members participate against other units and community fighters in a rotating line of fighters. As fighters die on either team, their deaths are counted and members from the respective sides step in to take the place of the fallen. While the Catalyst team may only have a few fighters in their rotation it forces them to fight more consistently, the community pool with their larger pool is able to take a longer rest period after dying and they are also encouraged to form "kill squads" to counter our team. We '''WANT''' a challenge. | + | A limit of 2 unit members participate against other units and community fighters in a rotating line of fighters. As fighters die on either team, their deaths are counted and members from the respective sides step in to take the place of the fallen. While the Catalyst team may only have a few fighters in their rotation it forces them to fight more consistently, the community pool with their larger pool is able to take a longer rest period after dying and they are also encouraged to form "kill squads" to counter our team. |
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Trial duration is a death limit on the Catalyst team side. The Catalyst team must reach a specified kill count on the opposing team before running out of lives. This makes a basic ratio goal: ex. 2 kills per 1 death | Trial duration is a death limit on the Catalyst team side. The Catalyst team must reach a specified kill count on the opposing team before running out of lives. This makes a basic ratio goal: ex. 2 kills per 1 death | ||
Revision as of 08:13, 1 August 2011
General Information
Catalyst is a small unit comprised of fighters living within the Babylon Empire. The ethos of Catalyst is of personal growth balancing with unit cohesion. Bhakdar gathered the founding members at Western Wars 7.
Catalyst: Unit Charter
cat·a·lyst: a person whose talk, enthusiasm, or energy causes others to be more friendly, enthusiastic, or energetic.
We focus on simple, proper principles to ensure long-term unit success:
1) Maintain balance between pursuing life dreams & sword-fighting
2) Contribute to local & regional sword-fighting culture through social leadership (event coordination, service, teach newbs, etc.)
3) Embody a truly local/regional unit ethos, intentionally blending a balanced, diverse, and moderate sized roster.
4) Encourage skill growth & skill diversity. Intentionally seek a mix of weapon specializations, leadership styles, and craft abilities. (battle command, weapon construction, garb, art, armor, music)
5) Actively contribute your gifts & abilities to Catalyst and Belegarth!
6) Be present at local practices , unit retreats & regional events!
7) Embrace the theme of Sacred Balance in our personal lives, in Belegarth, and in our garb and unit appearance
“Work hard, play hard, live your passion”
Cataclusmos Trials
Cataclusmos: A mythical beast of destruction that deals clytical damage
The Cataclusmos Trials aim to provide Catalysts and prospective members with tangible goals in developing their foam fighting skill. Each trial is symbolically linked to a body part of the Cataclusmos and its corresponding natural element.
Body - Element - Format - Challenge
Tail - Earth - Circle of Death - Individual vs. unit & community attendance
The Participant fights for 20 minutes of consistent battling with very short breaks for water. (1-2 minutes max in that time frame)
The fighter is pitted against 1v1's, 1v2's and in rare case's 1v3's.
This could be considered a "barrel" of the fighter into the unit. Although there is no stipulation of entry unless the fighter backs out of their Tail Trial. Either due to Injury or Self-Removal. Kills and Deaths are counted for the fighter in case they wish to retake this trial for improvement of their Kill-Death Ratio.
Scale - Water - Team Arena - Knock Out Style Squad Battles 2v2 - 4v4 Catalyst team vs. varied community challengers
Tests ability to work with any partner within the unit.
A limit of 2 unit members participate against other units and community fighters in a rotating line of fighters. As fighters die on either team, their deaths are counted and members from the respective sides step in to take the place of the fallen. While the Catalyst team may only have a few fighters in their rotation it forces them to fight more consistently, the community pool with their larger pool is able to take a longer rest period after dying and they are also encouraged to form "kill squads" to counter our team.
We WANT a challenge.
Trial duration is a death limit on the Catalyst team side. The Catalyst team must reach a specified kill count on the opposing team before running out of lives. This makes a basic ratio goal: ex. 2 kills per 1 death
If this goal is not met, the unit members do not complete their Scale Trial. Thus Unit members who have passed this trial will need to work hard to ensure newer members succeed.
Members
Included are the parts of the Cataklusmos 'body' that each member has earned through trials.
