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Need a Name.
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Author:  angelbarracks [ Wed May 23, 2012 3:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Need a Name.
I have started planning out my own range of sci-fi troopers.

The planet is a second generation colony world and infrastructure is poor at best.
A few of the more established towns, camps, settlements have joined together to fund a small force of essentially police / militia to look out for them.

These towns are small so the budget for the force is small.
Just a handful of troopers and a single class of vehicle with a few weapon variants.
As the colony world grows and the towns grow so will the budget and so will the force.
However I will be releasing figures based on the very first few weeks they went live.

Now, what name?

I want a name where the initials trip off the tongue.

The RDF - Regional Defence Force is my favourite of the moment but RDF is not cool.


If your name is sooo mega cool that I use it I can be persuaded to send you some of the miniatures when they are made if you are happy for me to use the name.


Any thoughts?
Author:  angelbarracks [ Wed May 23, 2012 3:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
I like it.
Recky as in recce and as in reckless.
Two thumbs up.
Author:  Legion 4 [ Wed May 23, 2012 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
IDF - Interplanetary Defense Force ... ;D or LRDG - Light Regional Defense Group ... ;D Now we had RDF - Rapid Deployment Force ... :whistle
Author:  angelbarracks [ Wed May 23, 2012 4:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
LRDG could be pronounced LAW DOG.
That may work.

IDF: Alas the troops are not even inter-state let alone interplanetary!
Author:  Legion 4 [ Wed May 23, 2012 5:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
How's about ... Interior Defense Force ... :D
Author:  Ginger [ Wed May 23, 2012 5:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
I don't suppose the Military Defence Force ( aka "cabinet makers") would suit - though it would depend on how the local government is structured . . . .

No I agree; that is possibly too 'laboured' and abstruse, perhaps something more 'conservative' is needed
(groan)
Author:  madd0ct0r [ Thu May 24, 2012 2:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
Combined Planetry Milita

CPM, known as 'Seepies' colloquially.
Author:  moocifer [ Thu May 24, 2012 8:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
angelbarracks wrote:
LRDG could be pronounced LAW DOG.
That may work.


LRDG is synonymous with the "Long Range Desert Group" of WWII, so not sure if the name will fit in this situation ..
Author:  moocifer [ Thu May 24, 2012 12:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
Most initials already represent something else, although I did find "MDF" amusing.

However some are more "worldly" and commonly known & associated to a particular reference, so to try and attach them to something else in a business venture would be a mistake, despite the light hearted intention, in my opinion.
Author:  angelbarracks [ Thu May 24, 2012 12:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
Indeed, such as calling them the Interior Rapid Activists
Author:  madd0ct0r [ Thu May 24, 2012 2:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
The RDF natrual nickname for me would be the 'reefers'

The 'Peacekeepers', 'Coppers', 'Fuzz' or 'clangers'

PKC (peace keeping core)
CPR (Combat and Peace Reserve)
FUZ (Final Undertaking Zoners)
CLNR (Current Legislation Neutral Representatives)
Author:  Legion 4 [ Thu May 24, 2012 3:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Need a Name.
moocifer wrote:
angelbarracks wrote:
LRDG could be pronounced LAW DOG.
That may work.


LRDG is synonymous with the "Long Range Desert Group" of WWII, so not sure if the name will fit in this situation ..

Yeah ... I know that's where I got the idea !!! ;D Just changed the words !!! :whistle
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