dutchy Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Troops, As you've might have read or seen on our FB page we're looking into the possibility to create a Patrol/ Squad like the Black Widows over at JRS. My plan is not to segregate or to split up male and female troops but to create an area where female TD's can discuss various topics and of course post pictures of their attented troops. The thing now is that we need to have a name that will fit the squad perfectly. If you have any suggestions please do post 'em here. Keep it neat and clean of course. Oh yeah, and imagine all the swag that can be created especially for this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD9009 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Well ... maybe DESERT VIXENS? (the name of the animal is Fennec) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, TD9009 said: Well ... maybe DESERT VIXENS? (the name of the animal is Fennec) That's an excellent suggestion! We already have a suggestion made for Desert Foxes too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Careful because The Desert Fox was Erwin Rommel's nickname in WWII. He was a Nazi BUT he also tried to assassinate Hitler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 36 minutes ago, Airborne Trooper said: Careful because The Desert Fox was Erwin Rommel's nickname in WWII. He was a Nazi BUT he also tried to assassinate Hitler. That shouldn't be that big a deal...and it is quite flattering to be honest if they should make the comparison, he was a great strategist. ..a litlle sidetracking here, my grandmother from my mother's side used to be a maid in WWII at a "Stützpunkt" that was a divisions HQ for the germans close to where I live and Rommel visited that place too as it was part of the Atlantik Wall. She survived the war luckily Back to the subject, I do understand your concern bro'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD9009 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 for that reason I wrote "Vixens" instead of "foxes" (Also, if i remember correctly, a Vixen is the female of a Fox) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraulein Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Airborne Trooper said: Careful because The Desert Fox was Erwin Rommel's nickname in WWII. He was a Nazi BUT he also tried to assassinate Hitler. Yeah, I had thought about that. That was my suggestion. side tracking here as well, my grandfather had fought against Rommel in Africa, but he always spoke of a great admiration and respect for Rommel. And I think that WW2 is starting to fade into memories and younger people might not even think of the reference until it's pointed out. Kind of like the arrow in the fedex logo. As mentioned on the FB page - there was a hint of using the word Sand and Sisters in the name. I had postponed mentioning anything until is was brought up by a guy. in case it was not understood - Sometimes when we females are perceived to have an attitude, we are told to "get the sand out of our ******". Regarding swag - I do have a friend who does pin up art - He looked at the JRS Black Widows patch and said -"We can do better". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwam Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 What about: "Sandangels", "Desertangels" or "Sisters of the Wasteland"? or "Wasteland huntress" or "Desert huntress"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spOOL68 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 What about the Desert Scorpions? They even live in North Africa near where ANH was filmed. And they look like they have armor on! I do like the Deathstalker scorpions too though;) Scorpion Squad? http://www.ib-article.com/2012/12/7-scorpions-most-dangerous-in-world.html http://poisonousnature.biodiversityexhibition.com/en/card/n-african-desert-scorpion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMonkey Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Fraulein said: Regarding swag - I do have a friend who does pin up art - He looked at the JRS Black Widows patch and said -"We can do better". This is some swag I really want to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthStevius Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Desert Scorpions would be by far the best choice.A couple of other suggestionsThe Armadillo'sThe MeerkatsBut Scorpions has a much more menacing aura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnolo Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Well, I think it would be best to ask the future members;) It seems a good idea, I imagine that geographical location would not be an inconvenience to belong to the squadron or patrol, or am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraulein Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 2 hours ago, macnolo said: Well, I think it would be best to ask the future members;) It seems a good idea, I imagine that geographical location would not be an inconvenience to belong to the squadron or patrol, or am I wrong? I don't think so? Why would it? This is (I believe) open to all female (and those who identify) as female TDs. Doesn't matter where they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnolo Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, Fraulein said: I don't think so? Why would it? This is (I believe) open to all female (and those who identify) as female TDs. Doesn't matter where they are. I agree, I just asked if "they" want to put a geographical limitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 It'd take forever if it was purely by geographic location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandEEQuiNN Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I do like desert fox, however I do have some another suggestion if I may weigh in on this.-desert dames maybe?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandaid Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Keeping in line with MEPD's other groups what about Vice Squad or something similar?Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 some suggestions: Caracals - desert dwelling Cat Sand Cats - actual animal Chiindii - Navajo word for Dust Devils, believed to be the ghosts or spirits of dead Navajos Fata Morgana or Hafgerdiganer - which both describe a complex and superior Mirage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthStevius Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 On 18/03/2017 at 8:36 PM, Stevieboy said: Desert Scorpions would be by far the best choice. ...... Just realised there's a squad called 'Desert Scorpions' (embarrassingly they're even part of my own Garrison - 00ps!). I assume that would prevent it being an option anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 16 hours ago, Fraulein said: I don't think so? Why would it? This is (I believe) open to all female (and those who identify) as female TDs. Doesn't matter where they are. Correct, it's for all female troops worldwide. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Great suggestions and great to see this thread being so alive!! I'll wait a couple more days and then make a poll Thanks for sharing everybody!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza8470 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 What about Sand Sirens? Just a thoughtSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatthingonthefloor Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Part of me really loves the Desert Foxes; I've actually seen young children here in the States walk right up to a costumed Officer and full-on Heil him. Terrifying! But there are already so many other analogues to the Empire and Nazi's. That was the point, after all? "Fox" may be considered perhaps a bit misogynous and/or objectifying. Though Fox does fit really quite well--PARTICULARLY considering it's the Patrol Trooper. Wind Scorpions? Better known as Camel Spiders? Alternatively, you could always designate it something like the "182nd Patrol Team: 'The Fighting Fennecs," more of an informal nickname. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 16 hours ago, thatthingonthefloor said: Alternatively, you could always designate it something like the "182nd Patrol Team: 'The Fighting Fennecs," more of an informal nickname. That's a really good suggestion!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airborne Trooper Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Desert Foxes isn't bad, I was just pointing out some of the history. As long as our female members don't have a problem, I don't either. We shall see how voting goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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