mhawk Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) I first took command of an alliance, roughly 800 days ago. Tonight I'll end that run quietly by transferring the job of Commanding General/ Evil Overlord to The Crimson King. I have supreme confidence that he will carry TPF to new heights, or at least post topics in a timely manner - a skill I never quite developed. When I assumed command of TPF there were clouds on the horizon, parts of a history I did not understand. I was given a chance to shape a sanctioned alliance into a vision of what I saw as a good home. I'm proud to say that even along the rocky road of many wars and an insurrection here and there, the Phoenix Federation stands stronger and more united than any point in her history. We have learned to fight against incredible odds and hold together in the toughest of crisis. We have demonstrated our resolve and dedication to allies and set a standard of commitment matched by a select few. I set our goals to move away from the UJP, a goal I feel we have met in every way and paid for dearly on several battlefields. I reset our operations and attitude toward many former alliances, some of which we attacked for unconventional and in the end unacceptable reasons. There are ways to deal with situations that occurred and I believe we have since behaved in a radically different manner since Sept. 08. We overcame issues that former members mentioned, "there is no culture". There is one now, a very strong and cohesive group that will fight to the end for each other. No one doubts our resilience. In my time as leader of TPF and Elysium, I acted and tried my best to uphold the values given in my original foundation post. [center][quote]Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are,-- One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.[/quote][/center] Time to go bug out. [IMG]http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r288/mhawkcmaster/Sniperhold.jpg[/IMG] Edited April 27, 2010 by mhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Needless to say it was saddening when mhawk came to me a while back about his decision to retire, and it was with great humility that I accepted the offer to take the reigns when he decided to step down. I have always considered myself lucky to be a part of the finest community on this planet. The devotion shown by the members of this alliance is only matched by the loyalty of our allies, and it is both of these things that always have, and will continue to define us. I have been proud to fight beside and help govern the members of this alliance, honored to work with the exceptional people to which we are treatied, and I consider it nothing short of a privilege to be tasked with leading TPF and her members going forward. To all our friends and allies who have passed along their support and well wishes in regards to this change, I can only say thank you. And to anyone who wishes to get to know me better, be it friend or foe, ally or adversary, I will simply say that my door is always open. Finally, and most importantly, on behalf of all the members of TPF I would like to extend a much deserved thanks to mhawk for all he has done for this alliance in his time as leader. His strength of character and incomparable resolve has allowed him to guide us with an ever steady hand through good times and bad, and without his leadership and devotion we would not be where we are today. It has been an honor to serve under him, and it will be a great benefit to both myself and the alliance as a whole to still have him available to provide advice and council going forward. Congratulations on your retirement my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennox Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Congrats to TPF and TCK on this glorious change. o/ mhawk o/ TCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pansy Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Good luck in your future Hossey,we had some fun times, enjoy retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary the Fantabulous Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thank you for your long friendship, mhawk, and I hope you enjoy retirement man. Congrats, TCK. I know you'll do a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wad of Lint Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Sorry to see you go mhawk, but I am sure TCK will serve TPF greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williambonney Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Crimson King has been [i]thrusted[/i] into leadership? Fare thee well mhawk and good luck to Crimson King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckz3 Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) Thank god. Good luck crimson. Edited April 27, 2010 by Duckz3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heggo Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 I have no doubts that TCK will be able to handle TPF brilliantly. Good on him and mad props to mhawk too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peron Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Congratulations on retirement mhawk and congratulations to TCK. I know you'll do great things for TPF, but you've got some quite large shoes to fill my friend. o/ TPF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejayrazz Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Good luck TCK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadshot Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Good luck with retirement mhawk, I have full confidence that The Crimson King will do a wonderful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrotskysRevenge Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Wow mhawk, it's been a long run. You've done a great job with TPF and have been a great friend, both to me and to the NPO. Enjoy your retirement, you have earned it. I still hope to see you on irc. TCK, I am sure you will do well leading TPF; lord knows you play a mean hand of poker. I wish you good luck and hold up my beer in a toast to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coven Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 It was an absolute honor to serve under mhawk. I learned alot about leadership, and resolve, and made a great friend in the process. Though he was incredibly slow on posting topics, I think I'm responsible for badgering him most of the time until he finally did. I wish you all the best in the future mhawk. Take care, and keep in touch. To Crimson King, you will make a damn fine leader. I just wish I could be around to see it. Time to let my nation delete now (only a day or two away). Maybe someday after my Army training and such is done, and granted I'm not shipped to Afghanistan right away, I'll return to CN, and I hope to see TPF burning even brighter. Take care folks. - Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 [color="#FFFF00"][font="Comic Sans MS"]Enjoy your retirement, Mhawk. Looking forward to TCK's leadership. [/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londo Mollari Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Best wishes to TPF and to The Crimson King in his new role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='TrotskysRevenge' date='27 April 2010 - 12:00 AM' timestamp='1272340822' post='2276907'] Wow mhawk, it's been a long run. You've done a great job with TPF and have been a great friend, both to me and to the NPO. Enjoy your retirement, you have earned it. I still hope to see you on irc. TCK, I am sure you will do well leading TPF; lord knows you play a mean hand of poker. I wish you good luck and hold up my beer in a toast to you. [/quote] Well when you keep going all in on 4-10 off suit it does make my life a bit easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D34th Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Enjoy your retirement mhawk, good luck The Crimson King. I left TPF a long time ago but I still wish the best for The Phoenix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred von Tirpitz Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Congratulations on the retirement mhawk. It has been a long innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banksy Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 heh- it's always a shame to see such an influential alliance leader step down. Best of luck for the future mhawk and TPF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercoolyellow Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Since I joined Cn last Fall I have always been treatied to TPF, and working Mhawk has been great, and so has been working with TCK o/ TPF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pansy Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='The Crimson King' date='27 April 2010 - 04:10 AM' timestamp='1272341431' post='2276915'] Well when you keep going all in on 4-10 off suit it does make my life a bit easier [/quote] Good to know.... Moo want to play for real money:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffron X Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 You were our greatest ally. This is a sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Enjoy your retirement mhawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush Sykes Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) [quote name='The Crimson King' date='27 April 2010 - 12:10 AM' timestamp='1272341431' post='2276915'] Well when you keep going all in on 4-10 off suit it does make my life a bit easier [/quote] Wow... I now wanna play Moo heads up ... Double or nothing on Karma reps! Also, enjoy the retirement mhawk. I mean that sincerely. Good luck to TCK and TPF moving forward. Edited April 27, 2010 by Rush Sykes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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