Espada
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Espada
Biography of Group
The mercenary company known as “Espada” is a young company, founded by the wandering Warlock Samael McNikle, and the Wetlands Ronin Shimazu Azia after their combined victory with GGA at the Sapphire Empire of Rivermoor Phoenix League Tournament, at Curse 2018.
After a conversation about companies and their expectations on them, Shimazu and McNikles discovered that they had similar interests, they decided to start their own. Founded on the tenants of Self Improvement and Comradery, the company began its mission to grow and solidify. Before long the Aztec Warrior Shaco, the Master Assassin Timmit, and the Roman Legionnaire Simeon were recruited into the burgeoning company, the tiny Elf Aki was also apart of the company for a short time, however left to join Norse Star. After spending time finding out how they would like to operate, and what the groups focus would be on the company settled on their collective beliefs and how they would proceed as a unit. Soon the Two Towers Vahn and Sage were shanghaied into the company at Polaris’s event GAC 2019.
Currently there are seventeen members of Espada, and 7 spots, spanning between the Kingdoms of Polaris, and Rivermoor.
Affiliated Groups
- GGA/Good Game Academy - Shimazu and McNikles are members.
Members
Full Members
| Member | Position | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Samael McNikle | Co-Captain | I |
| Number Retired | Retired | II |
| Shaco | Member | III |
| Simion | Member | IV |
| Timmit | Member | V |
| Vahn | Member | VI |
| Sage | Member | VII |
| Ryu | Member | VIII |
| Yozu | Co-Captain | IX |
| Gallios Santos | Member/Field Sergeant | X |
| Mesh | Member | XI |
| Cogun | Member | XII |
| Fuzz | Member | XIII |
| Little Raider | Member | XIV |
| Kothir | Member | XV |
| Nameless, the Wanderer | Member | XVI |
| B.T. | Member | XX |
Spots (Petitioners)
| Petitioner | Member Responsible |
|---|---|
| Misty | Fuzz LE |
| Jagier | Yozu |
| Noah | Shaco |
| Marstone | Gallios |
| Butter Phalanges | Nameless |
| Noch Tourne | Sir McNikles |
Patron Saints
Non-members who are so cool with Espada they’re related by association.
| Patron Saint | Domain |
|---|---|
| Nike | Combat |
| Radiant Uniison | Drip |
Notable Accomplishments
- Helped GGA win the first Sapphire Phoenix League Cup for Polaris.
- 2nd place with GGA at Keep Phoenix League championships
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Colors
- Primary Colors - Black and Gold (Generally our main two colors for tunics, belt favors, and the like.)
- Adjacent Color - White (Generally for trim or “alternate” colors when used in conjunction with the above colors)
Mission
To continually strive to improve as individuals and as a group in the areas of fighting and battle-gaming.
Company Rules
- Single company membership in Amtgard, outside of Amtgard (such as Bel/Dag) members may have separate membership not affiliated with Espada.
- Final decisions on all company business will be made by the co-captains, however heavy consideration will be given to all member opinions, including petitioners.
- Full members may sponsor up to two petitioners for the company, who will come up to a vote by full members at events. A 100% approval rating must be reached for a petitioner to be considered a full member.
- A member may take a petitioner at any time so long as they have less than 2.
- A member may only be removed from the company by one of the following
- Voluntarily leaving the company.
- A company vote with at least 80% approval and the agreement of at least one of the two co-captains.
- The agreement of both co-captains to remove said member.
- A petitioner may be removed from the company by one of the following:
- Their sponsor member dropping them as a petitioner.
- A company vote with at least 50% approval and the agreement of at least one of the two co-captains.
- The agreement of both co-captains to remove said petitioner.
- Members are expected to contribute to the company in some way, whether it be teaching, crafting, or service to the game. While the company does not expect a member to devote their mundane time to the game and company, it is expected the member be working on bettering themselves in some way. (Remember, real life comes first.)
- Members who are unable to attend regular park day/events for a 1 year period (6 attendances in a 1 year period) are moved to Member on Hiatus status.
- Member on Hiatus: Member remains a full member of Espada, however they lose voting privileges' until they are able to achieve MIGS status in their home kingdom. Any MOH is removed from the vote total for the sake of passing new company business, voting in petitioners, or removing members/captains.
Company Structure
| Rank | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Co-captains | Leaders who make decisions for the company as the final say. | |
| Field Sergeants | Members entrusted with battlegame field leadership. | Same rank as a member, just some extra responsibility. |
| Members | Full Members with voting rights on Petitioners | |
| Petitioners aka Spots | People trying out for the company | |
| & Friends | Non Members who are chill with the company. |
