The 76th Independent Battalion (part 10)
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 03:00
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Greetings! This is the discussion thread for the newly-formed 76th Independent Battalion. We are planning on marching in the DragonCon parade as a Battalion of Independent soldiers.
Something to consider...we are NOT the entire marching presence of DragonCon...we represent a group of fans that have decided to get together, dress alike, and stick to rules and regulations we have created. You do NOT need to join us in order to march at DragonCon. Also, if you can't or won't stick to the rules and regulations, then the 76th may not be the right group for you.
The XO said it better than I did, so I'll use his words here:
Bottom line folks, we said in the beginning that we could not, and would not, please everyone. If you don't like the guidelines that are in place, don't join. March in the parade under the SEBC in whatever costume you want, but if you want to be a part of the 76th, you will follow the guidelines in place. That's the deal. Shiny?
A few updates.
A lot has been added to the uniform section...helmets, soft headcovers, the smock/undertunic, etc.
Last threads:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=26166
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=26049
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=2&t=25988
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25915
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25856
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25714
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25575
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25503
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=25393
And our new website (thanks, BWTP!):
http://76thbattalion.homestead.com/index.html
And a dedicated message board (signup is required)
http://76thbattalion.proboards59.com/index.cgi
We have a patch!
The question of our history has been brought up and discussed in past threads. To end any debate and possible confusion, we now have one person tasked with the history of the 76th. DocJubal is now the "official historian" of the 76th. We decided it would be prudent to have ONE version of events, that way there is not the possibility of confusing or conflicting storylines. We ask everyone that has ideas about the history of 76th, that you not just post it on the threads. If you do have something you would like to add, contact DocJubal.
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Originally posted by DocJubal:
Iff'n anyone wants to write a detailed history of their character, drop me a line: dedoc@mac.com. I'll do my best to help float it right in line with the loose, roomy history of the Battalion that I've envisioned.
Also, to prevent any single post from being taken as a new rule for the 76th, BWTP or myself will post the new "rule". That way, there will be no confusion. We will have discussions on subjects, but when the decision has been made, we will officially post it. I hope that will clear up any confusion. For the most part, everything in the first post of each of these threads are the rules so far.
We have agreed that it is important to be at least somewhat uniform in appearance...vests, coat or smock, helmet, and weapon will be the same for each trooper...at least close in pants, shirts, and boots. There are two basic uniforms that we can see, and have broken them down as follows:
Type A...basically use Mal as a model. The major item of this uniform is the long coat.
This "uniform" consists of the following:
*Pants with brown stripes up the sides of the legs--links to acceptable choices will be listed later in the thread.
*An undershirt. You can wear just about anything brown or black, preferably long-sleeved, button-ups are acceptable, it does not need to have a collar
*The red vest that I have designed. I will offer these for sale or I will offer the pattern to those that would like to make their own. This pattern should not be modified except to make it fit you or the person you are making it for. There is a spec
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editing in process...there are two that posted...curses!
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Not to beat a dead horse, but I just wanted to add a few things in here from the last thread.
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Additionally, if you don't have / can't afford (either for reasons of finances or laws banning them in your home town/country), things like the weapons can be borrowed from others who will be bringing extras.
I completely agree with this going to cost a pretty Alliance credit, but my thoughts are this:
If I don't, for one reason or another, manage to get all my necessary pieces of the uniform together for D*C, I may march anyway, just behind the group. I may not march and just stand by the sidelines and take pictures.
I knew what the requirements were when I joined up. In a Marching Band, there are NO variations allowed in the uniform except in make of instrument. If I am not able to march with the unit at D*C, it doesn't mean I NEVER will. I can finish my uniform at a later date and march with the unit the next time around. It could be at D*C or another convention I attend. I'm still a member and am working on my uniform. I'm contributing to the group and doing my share.
I like the idea of having a group akin to the 501st. They're very visible and their cohesiveness makes for an attractive whole. Some sacrifices have to be made to get that uniformity, but I don't think the Officers are asking us to do anything unreasonable. Just enough to make us look like a UNIT, not like a ragtag bunch of vets at the end of the war. Dirt and grime look authentic but not so nice on the parade ground. Since we're going for a more Drill and Ceremony look, it just makes sense to me.
~Kaele
PA Browncoats, Delaware Valley Brigade
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/PA_browncoats/
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The Smock is cool Tristan...er Sir, yeah that's what I ment. Hehehe.
Kelkhil
The Shirtless Forsaken
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Thank you for that, Kaele.
And thank you, too, Kelkhil. 
Something else for possible recruits to remember...no, you can't be Mal, Zoe, Tracey, or any specific character from the series. We are a different unit than the 57th, and as such are developing our own characters. One of the things we have over on the Proboard is an area for your own personal "history" and fanfics based around the 76th (moderated by DocJubal).
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Hello Col. Tristan,
Nice to see the new tunic.It looks great!!!
I'm glad to see that you're continuing discussions about the 76th on this board.Unfortunately I am unable to use the proboard,it won't let me log in because it insists that I am already logged in.I don't know if there is anything I can do about this.If you have any ideas please advise.
Pvt. Jones
"Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all"
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NaughtyMan, contact BabyWithThePower....he has a bit more saavy than do I when it comes to the Proboard...
I'll look at it and see if I can figure anything out, though.
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