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Lanius Pulvis
Osmon Surveillance
Caldari State
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:51:00 -
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Hello everyone, there may have already been a thread on this topic, but I couldn't find it. I keep seeing interesting names, names that strike my funny bone, names that nag at my brain as though I know them already, names ironically unsuited to the player, and those all too fitting. My point is, some names beg to be explained and I think some people would love to tell the story of naming their character too. So throw your name and reasoning out there (and wait for the trolls to descend).
To kick it of: I am Lanius Pulvis because initially I wanted to name myself Lanius Excubitor after the Northern Shrike. For those not familiar, the Northern Shrike is a robin sized sub-arctic song bird native to Canada that winters in the U.S. It's the only song bird known to regularly hunt vertebrates. When it wants to store food it impales it's catch on thorn bushes to eat at it's leisure.
I had hoped my new DS pilot would grow to be worthy of this name and association, alas it was not to be...the name was taken (D*** YOU LANIUS EXCUBITOR). I searched for another name to aspire to as a ground attack pilot, but everything was taken.
Then I had an epiphany, the scientists who discover animals make it up, why can't I... And thus I took Lanius (the Shrike family name) and added Pulvis (Latin for dust). And so the DUST Shrike was born...(cue triumphal music)...
Anyone else have a story to share? |
Frost Kitty
Immortal Retribution
10
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:53:00 -
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I like cats. |
N1ck Comeau
Ahrendee Mercenaries
EoN.
1479
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:54:00 -
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This is my real name. |
gbghg
L.O.T.I.S.
3588
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:55:00 -
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because why not? also this thread has been done before, twice. |
Flix Keptick
Red Star.
EoN.
86
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:56:00 -
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I honestly have no idea... its a mix of multiple names |
PEW JACKSON
s i n g u l a r i t y
50
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:57:00 -
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Because I wouldn't be able to live up to the epicness of PEW JACKMAN. |
Chances Ghost
D3M3NT3D M1NDZ
The Umbra Combine
1119
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:57:00 -
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Chances Ghost is a more namish version of the phrase "Ghost of a Chance"
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XANDER KAG
Red Star.
EoN.
320
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:58:00 -
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There is currently a dead copy of this in the locker room, should still be on the first page. |
Crash Monster
Snipers Anonymous
1543
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:58:00 -
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gbghg wrote:because why not? also this thread has been done before, twice.
Link or it didn't happen. |
steadyhand amarr
Amarr S.A.D
1444
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:59:00 -
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im a good shot and my character is amarr...im not very inventive |
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Ralph-Waldo Pickle-Chips
SVER True Blood
Public Disorder.
21
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Posted - 2013.10.01 20:59:00 -
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Mines in honor of "Bravest Warriors" on cartoon hangover. |
XANDER KAG
Red Star.
EoN.
320
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:01:00 -
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Ralph-Waldo Pickle-Chips wrote:Mines in honor of "Bravest Warriors" on cartoon hangover.
I didn't even need to read you comment  |
Lanius Pulvis
Osmon Surveillance
Caldari State
1
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:01:00 -
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XANDER KAG wrote:There is currently a dead copy of this in the locker room, should still be on the first page.
Good to know, maybe it needs brought back to life occasionally. |
A-P-P-Baby
KILL-EM-QUICK
RISE of LEGION
28
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:02:00 -
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This one goes out to the crews on the water
Soakin up rays while the days get shorter
Up all night by the firelight gettin crazy
A.P.P. Baby
You really can rhyme water with shorter, I swear |
TheAmazing FlyingPig
Crux Special Tasks Group
Gallente Federation
3955
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:04:00 -
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It's my Eve Online character name. I just put a space in this one so it didn't conflict with my Eve name. |
fawkuima juggalo
Hollowed Kings
57
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:08:00 -
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everyone thinks im japanese  FAWK. U. IM. A.
.... derps. |
Altina McAlterson
Pure Innocence.
EoN.
670
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:13:00 -
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Because this is my main character.
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Void Echo
Morsus Mihi Aperuitque Imperium
1574
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:13:00 -
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originally I wanted my name to be Void Entity but that name was taken already, so I chose Void Echo..
my name is because I am unknown and very un-noticeable which allows me to be very destructive. I am unknown and unpredictable, people ignore me and its as if I was in the void, nothing is here except me... and the past continues to echo in my ears and thoughts, thus I named myself Void Echo. |
Keri Starlight
Psygod9
D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E
564
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:17:00 -
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I like the name Keri and I didn't want an existing last name, so I picked a word I like as last name. Also, it unoriginally refers to the game itself, being "space" based. |
Roldrage
The Plasma Cannon Doctrine
172
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Posted - 2013.10.01 21:21:00 -
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It was a nickname in high school and I like it as an online name. |
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CrotchGrab 360
Zumari Force Projection
Caldari State
237
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Posted - 2013.10.01 22:17:00 -
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Don't hate the player hate the game. |
Clips A'hoy
The Generals
EoN.
39
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Posted - 2013.10.01 23:16:00 -
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I like leaded rounds.
But don't tell anyone I sometimes use explosives.  |
Stevez Lau
Royal Uhlans
Amarr Empire
0
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Posted - 2013.10.01 23:18:00 -
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My name xD |
Chad Michael Murray
The Phoenix Federation
29
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Posted - 2013.10.02 01:52:00 -
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I used to be a teenage heartthrob. |
GHOSTLY ANNIHILATOR
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar
DARKSTAR ARMY
518
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:06:00 -
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Because i move like a ghost and i annihilate when i c u ,ps. Im no camper |
Yep She's Dead
NonCognitiveReaction
1
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:20:00 -
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This was originally a throwaway character. I died so many times I thought I disgraced my first one.  |
DS 10
Will Ring For Booze
1001
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:22:00 -
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My initials and my number through all my years playing sports. Boring.
But my name in Spanish is DS diez so I have that going for me. |
KING CHECKMATE
TEAM SATISFACTION
1482
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:23:00 -
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Its the name of my PSN account? |
Skipper Jones
KNIGHTZ OF THE ROUND
Public Disorder.
825
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:24:00 -
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Skipper Jones came from a list of names that my sister gave to me. Which ever name I picked was the name she would call me. Skipper Jones kind of stuck on.
AND Skipper Jones is such a badass name |
Jason Pearson
Animus Securities
2974
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:25:00 -
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I have two characters
Jason Pearson, I felt uncreative and when making my PSN account I used my real name, so I figured I'd use my real name in DUST too.
Skiy Zither Laroso, I've had Skiy (Zither/Laroso) since I was about 8, initially playing MUDs and then 2d games, kept the name and several slight variations across numerous games, Skiy Laroso being prominent in Graal (I was little, it had AKs) and Face of Mankind (I am bad at FoM, yet still R7 for a while, yay).
(Someone google Skiy Laroso for a video of QQ about me ganking them, lul.)
King of the Forums // Vehicle Specialist for Hire
Comment and like this thread about PvE, Here!
Also, check out the Indirect Fire ability, Here! |
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GeneralButtNaked
ZionTCD
533
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:26:00 -
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Even space needs cannibal warlords.
Skinjuice 4 life. |
Nocturnal Soul
Immortal Retribution
714
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:28:00 -
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I play at night where I live so yup. |
Sgt Buttscratch
SLAPHAPPY BANDITS
863
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:30:00 -
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Buttscratcher!! |
BLACKSTAR AND TSUBAKI
SVER True Blood
Public Disorder.
66
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:44:00 -
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ok so for all my characters i use refeences from my fav anime ad cartoons and whatnot
so for this character i made a minja scout so i wanted a good ninja/ assasin name
but for my main ( which is blocked right now ) i named him
' turtle hermit roshi '
because first off **** yeah dbz and second im a heavy as a main so i tend to use a forge gun and i always thought that the forge gun was kinda like a kamehameha wave and also i get called turtle alot (irl nickname ) which is perfect for a heavy |
True Adamance
PIE Inc.
Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
2483
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Posted - 2013.10.02 02:55:00 -
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True Adamance was named for his virtues, by his friend and teacher during his time as a Templar.
His real name is Kador Ouryon, but his HAV was named True Adamance, or Truest Adamance by the members of The Iesa Armoured Recon Track II. |
Vulpes Dolosus
Neanderthal Nation
Public Disorder.
78
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:05:00 -
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Sly fox (Latin) |
True Adamance
PIE Inc.
Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
2483
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:07:00 -
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Clips A'hoy wrote:I like leaded rounds. But don't tell anyone I sometimes use explosives.
You also like American cookies! |
The Lion ElJonson
1st legion The Dark Angels
47
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:09:00 -
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Lion el'Jonson 1 of the 20 sons of the god emperor of mankind in the old 40k lore. Possibly the greatest tactical mind in the the many books he's appeared in. Reminds me of me |
True Adamance
PIE Inc.
Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
2483
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:16:00 -
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The Lion ElJonson wrote:Lion el'Jonson 1 of the 20 sons of the god emperor of mankind in the old 40k lore. Possibly the greatest tactical mind in the the many books he's appeared in. Reminds me of me
Chapter master of the Dark Angels too isn't that right....?
I still maintain that Robute Guillame was the finest mind the Imperium of Man was able to be blessed with. |
jin foxdale
Foxhound Corporation
General Tso's Alliance
64
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:23:00 -
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I felt that the name jin wouldn't be used by anyone on dust , I have a "foxdale" fire surround in my living room... shazzam! jin foxdale was spawned. |
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DildoMcnutz
Science For Death
The Shadow Eclipse
228
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:34:00 -
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I wanted a traditional Minmatar name |
DildoMcnutz
Science For Death
The Shadow Eclipse
228
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:39:00 -
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True Adamance wrote:The Lion ElJonson wrote:Lion el'Jonson 1 of the 20 sons of the god emperor of mankind in the old 40k lore. Possibly the greatest tactical mind in the the many books he's appeared in. Reminds me of me Chapter master of the Dark Angels too isn't that right....? I still maintain that Robute Guillame was the finest mind the Imperium of Man was able to be blessed with.
Man, of all the primarchs you pick him? the ultrasmurfs? the blandest, stalest chapter in the 40K universe? Clearly the greatest primarch was any of the 9 who betrayed the emperor. |
Justice Prevails
Tronhadar Free Guard
Minmatar Republic
8
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:40:00 -
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Just finished a session of just cause 2, which I'll never stop playing.
Wanted to name merc something close but everything I came up with was taken.
Kind of evolved to justice prevails. I liked the ring to it.
Even though wife and kids say its corny. Its my game dammit. |
Tectonic Fusion
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar
DARKSTAR ARMY
276
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:45:00 -
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Because my name couldn't be MrTectonicFusion without being awkward. So I made it a first and last name. |
Viktor Hadah Jr
Negative-Impact
Cult of War
383
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:48:00 -
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Because Viktor Hadah was taking by my EVE pilot |
Ghost Kaisar
Pradox One
394
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:48:00 -
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Chances Ghost wrote:Chances Ghost is a more namish version of the phrase "Ghost of a Chance"
also im a ghost
and i take a lot of hilarious chances
I love stealth.
Kaiser is german for "King"
King of the Ghosts. A bit egotistical, but I liked it at the time.
Changed the spelling so it wouldn't be exact. |
Gallente Mercenary 08551380
The Vanguardians
44
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Posted - 2013.10.02 03:59:00 -
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I'm an inappropriate bastard |
itsmellslikefish
DIOS EX.
Top Men.
267
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Posted - 2013.10.02 04:01:00 -
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Its my gamer tag, why's this my gamertag? Fish was nickname in highschool kind of, it was part of nickname, when I was picking a ps3 id I thought that itsmellslikefish was funny, and stuck to it. Tbh though I hate seafood and fish. |
Disturbingly Bored
The Strontium Asylum
757
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Posted - 2013.10.02 04:45:00 -
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I was Seriously Bored when I played EVE Online.
Since then I've become a bit disturbed.
Still bored.
So I post on the Internets. |
Soldner VonKuechle
SAM-MIK
169
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Posted - 2013.10.02 05:23:00 -
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German for soldier from the bakery, a shout out to my own family's history of being mercenaries with the holy roman empire's landsknetchen. |
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True Adamance
PIE Inc.
Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
2515
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Posted - 2013.10.02 09:54:00 -
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DildoMcnutz wrote:True Adamance wrote:The Lion ElJonson wrote:Lion el'Jonson 1 of the 20 sons of the god emperor of mankind in the old 40k lore. Possibly the greatest tactical mind in the the many books he's appeared in. Reminds me of me Chapter master of the Dark Angels too isn't that right....? I still maintain that Robute Guillame was the finest mind the Imperium of Man was able to be blessed with. Man, of all the primarchs you pick him? the ultrasmurfs? the blandest, stalest chapter in the 40K universe? Clearly the greatest primarch was any of the 9 who betrayed the emperor.
NO I am a Alexis Polux man through and through. Crimson Fists Baby, the more stable gene seed of the Imperial Fists Legion and founder of my all time favourite Marine faction.
Imagine. There you are in the middle of a WAARGH Billions of Orks attacking your fortress monestary, a massive bastion layered with guns and artillery, you fire one insignificant shell, yet it fails at the outer shielding, falling back towards the weak rock base, burrowing through hundreds of meters of rock and cement to detonate your chapters arms stores wiping out 90% of your chapter (900 Marines and geneseed) and then your Chapter master is all "**** this ****" and leads a ten year siege of New Rynn City to victory. |
DildoMcnutz
Science For Death
The Shadow Eclipse
236
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Posted - 2013.10.02 10:02:00 -
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True Adamance wrote:DildoMcnutz wrote:True Adamance wrote:The Lion ElJonson wrote:Lion el'Jonson 1 of the 20 sons of the god emperor of mankind in the old 40k lore. Possibly the greatest tactical mind in the the many books he's appeared in. Reminds me of me Chapter master of the Dark Angels too isn't that right....? I still maintain that Robute Guillame was the finest mind the Imperium of Man was able to be blessed with. Man, of all the primarchs you pick him? the ultrasmurfs? the blandest, stalest chapter in the 40K universe? Clearly the greatest primarch was any of the 9 who betrayed the emperor. NO I am a Alexis Polux man through and through. Crimson Fists Baby, the more stable gene seed of the Imperial Fists Legion and founder of my all time favourite Marine faction. Imagine. There you are in the middle of a WAARGH Billions of Orks attacking your fortress monestary, a massive bastion layered with guns and artillery, you fire one insignificant shell, yet it fails at the outer shielding, falling back towards the weak rock base, burrowing through hundreds of meters of rock and cement to detonate your chapters arms stores wiping out 90% of your chapter (900 Marines and geneseed) and then your Chapter master is all "**** this ****" and leads a ten year siege of New Rynn City to victory.
Well hopefully with a more stable geneseed they stopped tattooing their asses with the symbol of a fist.....I like the imperial fists but that never sat right with me  Pedro Kantor is a nice looking Minnie though. |
True Adamance
PIE Inc.
Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
2516
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Posted - 2013.10.02 10:03:00 -
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DildoMcnutz wrote:True Adamance wrote:DildoMcnutz wrote:True Adamance wrote:The Lion ElJonson wrote:Lion el'Jonson 1 of the 20 sons of the god emperor of mankind in the old 40k lore. Possibly the greatest tactical mind in the the many books he's appeared in. Reminds me of me Chapter master of the Dark Angels too isn't that right....? I still maintain that Robute Guillame was the finest mind the Imperium of Man was able to be blessed with. Man, of all the primarchs you pick him? the ultrasmurfs? the blandest, stalest chapter in the 40K universe? Clearly the greatest primarch was any of the 9 who betrayed the emperor. NO I am a Alexis Polux man through and through. Crimson Fists Baby, the more stable gene seed of the Imperial Fists Legion and founder of my all time favourite Marine faction. Imagine. There you are in the middle of a WAARGH Billions of Orks attacking your fortress monestary, a massive bastion layered with guns and artillery, you fire one insignificant shell, yet it fails at the outer shielding, falling back towards the weak rock base, burrowing through hundreds of meters of rock and cement to detonate your chapters arms stores wiping out 90% of your chapter (900 Marines and geneseed) and then your Chapter master is all "**** this ****" and leads a ten year siege of New Rynn City to victory. Well hopefully with a more stable geneseed they stopped tattooing their asses with the symbol of a fist.....I like the imperial fists but that never sat right with me Pedro Kantor is a nice looking Minnie though.
I love working with Sternguard Veterans that can capture objectives because under this Chapter Doctrine they are troops. |
Banning Hammer
Tal-Romon Legion
Amarr Empire
1555
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Posted - 2013.10.02 10:05:00 -
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As a constant reminder to what happens when CCP can't stand the heat. They take the Banning Hammer out, and start to ban right and left to only Fanboys are left in the forums.
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Tech De Ra
Electronic Sports League
10
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Posted - 2013.10.02 10:12:00 -
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Named after the third best track ever made for wipeout, just behind Sol and Anulpha pass |
ChromeBreaker
SVER True Blood
Public Disorder.
1332
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Posted - 2013.10.02 10:17:00 -
[56] - Quote
I break your shiny things  |
Rei Shepard
Spectre II
645
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Posted - 2013.10.02 10:44:00 -
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Lanius Pulvis wrote:Hello everyone, there may have already been a thread on this topic, but I couldn't find it. I keep seeing interesting names, names that strike my funny bone, names that nag at my brain as though I know them already, names ironically unsuited to the player, and those all too fitting. My point is, some names beg to be explained and I think some people would love to tell the story of naming their character too. So throw your name and reasoning out there (and wait for the trolls to descend).
To kick it of: I am Lanius Pulvis because initially I wanted to name myself Lanius Excubitor after the Northern Shrike. For those not familiar, the Northern Shrike is a robin sized sub-arctic song bird native to Canada that winters in the U.S. It's the only song bird known to regularly hunt vertebrates. When it wants to store food it impales it's catch on thorn bushes to eat at it's leisure.
I had hoped my new DS pilot would grow to be worthy of this name and association, alas it was not to be...the name was taken (D*** YOU LANIUS EXCUBITOR). I searched for another name to aspire to as a ground attack pilot, but everything was taken.
Then I had an epiphany, the scientists who discover animals make it up, why can't I... And thus I took Lanius (the Shrike family name) and added Pulvis (Latin for dust). And so the DUST Shrike was born...(cue triumphal music)...
Anyone else have a story to share?
I figured i saved the galaxy 3 times so i came here to kick back and relax! so i named it after my character Commander Rei Shepard in Mass Effect 1, 2 & 3, so my name is appropriate for the setting :p
Besides, i kick as much *ss like i did there, except when there are 2 full squads on the field, then its pretty even :) /pats KBM..good controls, yesssh you are :)
OUCH they bit me ....BAD CONTROLS ..BADDD!! |
True Adamance
PIE Inc.
Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
2519
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Posted - 2013.10.02 10:56:00 -
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Rei Shepard wrote:Lanius Pulvis wrote:Hello everyone, there may have already been a thread on this topic, but I couldn't find it. I keep seeing interesting names, names that strike my funny bone, names that nag at my brain as though I know them already, names ironically unsuited to the player, and those all too fitting. My point is, some names beg to be explained and I think some people would love to tell the story of naming their character too. So throw your name and reasoning out there (and wait for the trolls to descend).
To kick it of: I am Lanius Pulvis because initially I wanted to name myself Lanius Excubitor after the Northern Shrike. For those not familiar, the Northern Shrike is a robin sized sub-arctic song bird native to Canada that winters in the U.S. It's the only song bird known to regularly hunt vertebrates. When it wants to store food it impales it's catch on thorn bushes to eat at it's leisure.
I had hoped my new DS pilot would grow to be worthy of this name and association, alas it was not to be...the name was taken (D*** YOU LANIUS EXCUBITOR). I searched for another name to aspire to as a ground attack pilot, but everything was taken.
Then I had an epiphany, the scientists who discover animals make it up, why can't I... And thus I took Lanius (the Shrike family name) and added Pulvis (Latin for dust). And so the DUST Shrike was born...(cue triumphal music)...
Anyone else have a story to share? I figured i saved the galaxy 3 times so i came here to kick back and relax! so i named it after my character Commander Rei Shepard in Mass Effect 1, 2 & 3, so my name is appropriate for the setting :p Besides, i kick as much *ss like i did there, except when there are 2 full squads on the field, then its pretty even :) /pats KBM..good controls, yesssh you are :) OUCH they bit me ....BAD CONTROLS ..BADDD!!
I never had the guts to mess with ME cannon, all of my shepard are John.... I also have never finished the trilogy play through because I can never decide how I wish to play shepard when it comes to romance options.... I never know which will make the more poignant story line. |
Blaze Ashra
Holdfast Syndicate
Amarr Empire
13
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Posted - 2013.10.02 10:57:00 -
[59] - Quote
Low profile |
CrotchGrab 360
Zumari Force Projection
Caldari State
239
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Posted - 2013.10.02 11:15:00 -
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Chad Michael Murray wrote:I used to be a teenage heartthrob.
Then you would be called Thad Chaddington Chadworth. |
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Aero Yassavi
PIE Inc.
Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
2499
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Posted - 2013.10.02 11:25:00 -
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I was sitting around going through dozens of names in my head. I knew I wanted my first name to be something indicative of me, and no traditional first name was cutting it. To that I took up Aero as I do intend to fly Amarr dropships as my main focus when they come. With my first name chosen, on began the task of sounding out random syllables until I came up with a family name that sounded good when combined with "Aero." I came up with Yassavi, which I pronounce yas-a-vI, not yas-sav-vi as a few have called me.
Anyways, fun fact: It turns out Yassavi Family is an actual corporation in EVE in Imperial space, so that was a pleasant surprise for my role play. Regarding my first name and role play, I am still not sure if I want it to be my birth name given to me by my father or a nickname I have came to be known by early in childhood - leaning towards the latter.
Tech De Ra wrote:Named after the third best track ever made for wipeout, just behind Sol and Anulpha pass
 RIP Studio Liverpool |
Monkey MAC
killer taxi company
General Tso's Alliance
803
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Posted - 2013.10.02 11:28:00 -
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Monkey was a name awarded to me on at least 3 seperate occasions. My surname is long, and often a nuisance to shout when want my attention!
The first was during a paintballing tournament, we played in highly wooded area's with wooden structures. I quickly learnt the name monkey, because of my traversal of the environment. I'd swing from branches, leap waist high walls, and sprint on all 4s.
The name was also my curse, towards the end of the day, I barrelled into a tree and dislocated my shoulder.
The second was from my Squadron Leader when I attended the Cadets, he called monkey because of the speed and dexterity I could use when using a rifle, apparently! Never really got that 1, he might have been trying to be deregotary.
The third was when I started university, I memorizied the lahout of the buildings and was able to flit across campus extremly fast.
The name stuck and now even introduce myself as Monkey to real world people (in social environment anyway)
MAC is just an abbreviation of my real world surname. |
broonfondle majikthies
Bannana Boat Corp
280
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Posted - 2013.10.02 11:31:00 -
[63] - Quote
Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy |
Eyemakerwet
R 0 N 1 N
51
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Posted - 2013.10.02 11:31:00 -
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True story |
Rei Shepard
Spectre II
647
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Posted - 2013.10.02 12:31:00 -
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True Adamance wrote:Rei Shepard wrote:Lanius Pulvis wrote:Hello everyone, there may have already been a thread on this topic, but I couldn't find it. I keep seeing interesting names, names that strike my funny bone, names that nag at my brain as though I know them already, names ironically unsuited to the player, and those all too fitting. My point is, some names beg to be explained and I think some people would love to tell the story of naming their character too. So throw your name and reasoning out there (and wait for the trolls to descend).
To kick it of: I am Lanius Pulvis because initially I wanted to name myself Lanius Excubitor after the Northern Shrike. For those not familiar, the Northern Shrike is a robin sized sub-arctic song bird native to Canada that winters in the U.S. It's the only song bird known to regularly hunt vertebrates. When it wants to store food it impales it's catch on thorn bushes to eat at it's leisure.
I had hoped my new DS pilot would grow to be worthy of this name and association, alas it was not to be...the name was taken (D*** YOU LANIUS EXCUBITOR). I searched for another name to aspire to as a ground attack pilot, but everything was taken.
Then I had an epiphany, the scientists who discover animals make it up, why can't I... And thus I took Lanius (the Shrike family name) and added Pulvis (Latin for dust). And so the DUST Shrike was born...(cue triumphal music)...
Anyone else have a story to share? I figured i saved the galaxy 3 times so i came here to kick back and relax! so i named it after my character Commander Rei Shepard in Mass Effect 1, 2 & 3, so my name is appropriate for the setting :p Besides, i kick as much *ss like i did there, except when there are 2 full squads on the field, then its pretty even :) /pats KBM..good controls, yesssh you are :) OUCH they bit me ....BAD CONTROLS ..BADDD!! I never had the guts to mess with ME cannon, all of my shepard are John.... I also have never finished the trilogy play through because I can never decide how I wish to play shepard when it comes to romance options.... I never know which will make the more poignant story line.
The best voice overs & reactions are from the female shepard, you are missing out man and since i am a guy playing a female i skipped all of them and had no relations with any of the characters, including the females, saving the galaxy is enough to deal with :p
I did make everyone my best friend in the game by just playing as if it was me standing there making thecommand choice when i would be saving the galaxy, so when it came down to making sacrifices it came down to what would be the most logical choice and not a moral one, if a good guy had to die to save my friend, i would not hesitate, as we would in RL.
Friend of mine played it out with always picking blue, i mean ...what choices are you making then ? Zip, nada, nothing.
Great Game, i am still saving the expansions to go back one time to be Rei Shepard for the last time. |
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CCP Rattati
C C P
C C P Alliance
432
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Posted - 2013.10.02 13:12:00 -
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Rattati is the icelandic translation/version of Lucky Luke's dog, Rantanplan/Bushwack, my favorite literary character of all time.
"As well as stupid, Rantanplan is incredibly slow and accident-prone, and cannot even swim" |
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Anarchide
Greedy Bastards
743
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Posted - 2013.10.02 13:28:00 -
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I had to come up with a nickname for Milsim/Airsoft activities.
So I 50% mixed the french words "Anarchie" (Anarchy) and "Arachide" (Peanut) for humorous intent.
It turns out to give a word like "Pesticide". Etymologically, I like the concept, so I stuck with it (Even if "Killing Anarchy" is quite the opposite of what I usually do).
It's pronounced "Ann-R-Sheed", but a lot of people says "Ann-R-Kid"; which I find equally cool.
Pick whichever you like, I won't mind! |
Hexen Trickster
Industrial removal service
83
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Posted - 2013.10.02 13:51:00 -
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How i got my name
Started with EvE i needed a new name somthing to use forever. I rememberd the names of my friends from my last game (runescape...) and i always liked the name Trickster however this was taken it was to simple. So i looked around the room at objects and games to get a first name for my last name. I found the most inspiring item ever. A box. and thus 'Box Trickster' was born.
Without bringing up all my alts, Hexen was basically made when i needed a name for dust and i just finished my IT class where we learnt.. hexadecimal. So i made Hex trickster. However i stuffed that one up (its now a dedicated novaknifer no other skills) and i made Hexen Trickster, Killer of worlds. Sadly for some reason it doesnt show the killer of worlds bit.
As for my corp name.. well thats another story for another day |
Import Beercase
Beer For Evil Mercs
35
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Posted - 2013.10.02 13:56:00 -
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Beer... lots of it... case of 24 is good works as Christmas calendar etc. I like imported beer |
Killar-12
The Corporate Raiders
Top Men.
1322
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Posted - 2013.10.02 14:39:00 -
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Got the PS4 I'm using in 2012 and I'm just so active and inventive when it comes to names(There was a PSN with a er taken so I went with ar) |
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Banning Hammer
Tal-Romon Legion
Amarr Empire
1557
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Posted - 2013.10.02 14:43:00 -
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Killar-12 wrote:Got the PS4 I'm using in 2012 and I'm just so active and inventive when it comes to names(There was a PSN with a er taken so I went with ar)
I thought it was because you always get -12 kills ... the more you know. |
Cass Caul
Namtar Elite
Gallente Federation
135
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Posted - 2013.10.02 14:45:00 -
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Because the Romans were awesome.
It was going to be Claudia Appia Vibbia, because Cladius Appius implies being a badass. The cognomen Vibbia is kind of a joke at my own expense. I like to play in the morning; when I first wake up I slur my speech or try to say 2 words at the same time and it comes out like i'm stuttering. dropped the Claudia because I thought it was too long.
Cass Caul is another joke, but it's a little morbid |
Aeon Amadi
A.N.O.N.Y.M.O.U.S.
3232
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Posted - 2013.10.02 14:59:00 -
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Aeon comes from theology, one of the powers emanating from the supreme being and culminating in the demiurge. It's an offshoot of my developer name when I was a builder for Atonement RPI in which I was known as ARPI Progenitor, which means a person who originates an artistic, political, or intellectual movement.
Amadi is simply Idama backward, which is a tribute to Vremaja Idama |
Master Jaraiya
Ultramarine Corp
1056
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Posted - 2013.10.02 15:03:00 -
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I'm a ninja
and somewhat of a lecherous man...
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XxWarlordxX97
Ancient Exiles
4657
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Posted - 2013.10.02 15:03:00 -
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Who knows |
Bonchu Blunt Rifle
Intergalactic Smooochie
15
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Posted - 2013.10.02 15:18:00 -
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The name Bonchu comes from an extremely minor character in Ultima Online (scroll down to Hammerfist):
http://uo.stratics.com/secrets/items_index.shtml |
Gh0st C0de
Spirit Collective
55
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Posted - 2013.10.02 15:19:00 -
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My name was the name of a project I developed in a psychology course exploring the numerical expression of humam thought, it was meant to express the posited existence of an intangible code to human expression. As such, I stylized it as the soul code, or ghost code, for the purposes of referencing it in the project.
I liked the name and use it for video game handles now... with Zeros instead of Os for a coding allusion.... and to be Ub3r 1337. xP |
Clips A'hoy
The Generals
EoN.
42
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Posted - 2013.10.02 16:43:00 -
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True Adamance wrote:Clips A'hoy wrote:I like leaded rounds. But don't tell anyone I sometimes use explosives. You also like American cookies!
I approve this message through my presidential cubicle of cookies. |
PR DIABOLITO NY
Internal Rebellion
27
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Posted - 2013.10.02 16:58:00 -
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Well, Diabolito is a nickname that was given to me and means 'little devil'!! PR and NY, because my family is from Puerto Rico and New York. What is even better is that it turns out Diabolito was actually a real pirate in the Caribbean during the 1800's!
****, pillage, and plunder!! What any good pirate would do!!
Diabolito  |
Aesiron Kor-Azor
Amarr Templars
Amarr Empire
362
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Posted - 2013.10.02 17:00:00 -
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Aesiron = Aesir (Greek word for Titan) + on, because it sounded cool.
Kor-Azor = Kor-Azor Family in EVE Online... I love dem people... |
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Big Popa Smurff
Ancient Exiles
811
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Posted - 2013.10.02 17:10:00 -
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was watching this Simpsons while creating this character. That episode where the comic book guy is telling Xena the name she may call him on their wedding night, Big Popa Smurf |
LOADED'HORN
Raven Accord
Black Core Alliance
16
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Posted - 2013.10.02 17:25:00 -
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"Loaded Horn" was painted on the end of our M1 abrams 105mm. Sounded scary, and was quite fitting. You do not want to be in front of that thing ever. I thought of the name and it was agreed to be stenciled on. Coincidentally it is also is the term for the horn tweeters in my Klipsch Epic CF3 speakers. Fully loaded horns. I am a big fan of audio gear.
The dang caps is the only way it would let me submit the name when created. |
Centamot
DUST University
Ivy League
10
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Posted - 2013.10.02 17:48:00 -
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Centamot..
Demon of Despair. Centamot has no shape that can be compared to human. It could be said that he shows himself as a mass of black oil that collects and cogulates into a form with which the magician may converse. At other times it may seem that there is a shadow darker than the night that stands embodied within the triangle. Centamot is a wicked Demon that thrusts men into darkness and evil. Under his influence, the most righteous man will commit every sin imaginable, and will forsake his own soul to outer darkness. Centamot takes great care pleasure in this sadistic work. |
Poonmunch
Sanguis Defense Syndicate
436
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Posted - 2013.10.02 18:25:00 -
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Lots of people ask me that question.
Munch |
R F Gyro
Clones 4u
569
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Posted - 2013.10.02 18:36:00 -
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http://eve-central.com/home/quicklook.html?typeid=15806 |
Draxus Prime
BurgezzE.T.F
Public Disorder.
1512
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Posted - 2013.10.02 18:41:00 -
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sounds spacey |
ogredragon28
BlackDiamond inc.
11
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Posted - 2013.10.02 18:46:00 -
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my PSN username |
Arx Ardashir
Imperium Aeternum
254
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Posted - 2013.10.02 19:06:00 -
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"Arx" is Latin for "citadel," particularly the one in Rome itself. The Amarr have some Romanish elements to their character, though not as much as they used to.
"Ardashir" I took from an ancient Persian king, because the Amarr have a Persian-ish scheme to their naming. It also means "he who rules through truth," in Middle Persian.
Hence, I am the fortress of he/she who rules through truth! Quite a fitting name for an Amarrian loyalist, I must say ;)
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DISGRUNTLEDev
Ancient Exiles
168
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Posted - 2013.10.02 20:03:00 -
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DisgruntleDevil was the name I wanted, but sadly my Eve character already has it. So I just dropped the last 2 letters.
DisgruntleDevil came from my time in the Marine Corps. "Devil" from Devil Dogs, and Disgruntled because, well, I don't know too many Marines that aren't. They didn't put us in the shi11yist barracks, pay us crap, and make us do stupid shi1 all the time to make us caring, compassionate human beings. |
Musta Tornius
Cannonfodder PMC
616
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Posted - 2013.10.02 22:13:00 -
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2nd time for this topic but my original eve character was musta torni which is finnish for dark(/black) tower. Which is also the name of a stephen king series I was reading when I started playing eve.
The name stuck and I like it so I gave it a bit of a 'roman' feel when making this dust nick as it is a foot soldier. |
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