Finalized badge with motto: "Semper Liberium" or Always Free ca. 2023
After a brief break and pause from working on a community. The Last Man Contingent which had unresolved conflict was retired and the gaming community came together to figure out a final name, brand and mark going forward. Ideas were made on what to decide, the LMCT name was too long and awkward, red talons was too generic. The community wanted a unique name and imagery to truly represent what it was trying to build.
At this point the remaining members of the Red Talons and Last Man Contingent had matured over the two years from their previous other groups and an influx in older members helped to set a more concrete plan and resolution going forward.
After back and forth, DefiantDucky chose the name: Libertas Legion after the Roman Goddess of Liberty. This can have multiple interpretations such as Liberty Legion, Libertas' Legion as if it was her personal legion of freedom and Libertas depending on the context does mean freedom/liberty/free so Freedom legion can come into it. Originally an accidental oversight on what take the name is supposed state or mean, now left vague on purpose to give it multiple meanings, all relating to freedom and liberty in one way or another.
In place was a cuntstitution, recruiters and experienced members who had previously supported prior groups and a newer generation of the gaming group joining into the new group following it's first recruitment campaign.
The very first community inspired meme ca. 2017
The Libertas Legion and it's community knew exactly who they were and what the community was and what it was about. By 2017 the community still had a majority Talon and LMCT population which had endured through the previous groups and was settled down, comfortable in it's own skin and ready to face the world.
Media, Imagery and Iconography was all designed and brought to mind whenever content was created, published or used for recruitment for purposes. Who are the Libertas Legion, What does it have to offer that other communities don't.
A true, free gaming community away from the HR simulators that plague other groups and tarnish game play, a group were people will willing speak up and criticize yet still accept you as one of their own, looking to join up and play games, share conversations and bash humor backwards and forwards. Where members regardless of who or where aren't given special points. Treated as an equal adult sharing our unique and unrestricted brand of humor. Yet any game that required players, someone somewhere would be willing to jump on and help out. This was the Legion and this would be the very soul at the core of the newly formed LSLN for years to come.
First logo design ca. 2017
The initial logo design following the dissolution of the LMCT. Featuring a Wolf's Skull with the globe in the mouth. The Latin Translation is inaccurate Semper Liberi - Semper Liberum.
Final Iteration of the Cuntstitution of the Libertas Legion ca. 2023
At the heart of the Libertas Legion is its cuntstitution. A tried-and-tested working example of a declaration to the community that everyone, regardless of social status, position, or time spent in the community, would not be treated any differently from any other member No one could police the opinion or thought of another; no admin, moderator, or friend could escape from cheating and expect to be left off, yet a recruit is given a permanent ban. Members will not be handheld or pandered to, and should they want to be a part of the community, they should engage with it. The previous predecessor in the Last Man Contingent received feedback and amendments over its course to ensure transparency and conciseness of the points that stand as the pillars of the gaming community.
Despite the clear message members and new recruits into the community are given, there were cases where its interpretations and meanings were twisted in the arguments of philosophy when situations arose related to people being caught cheating, removals, or bans. As recruiters removed those accused or caught outright, it should be stated that, whether disputes could have been handled better in hindsight, the gaming group and its constitution have run smoothly and ensured fair treatment for all who call the Legion their home.
In recent years, as time has passed and years have moved forward, the community has mellowed into a fun and relaxed atmosphere, which could not have been said for the previous two communities. With a small but slowly growing population. The Libertas Legion owes this to the Constitution, which has helped guide recruiters and the community on the right path and ensure that freedom comes at the forefront of every step the Legion takes moving forward.
Why don't you take a seat - Chris Hansen
Since 2017, the Libertas Legion has been using 'Semper Liberi' as the tried and tested motto of the community. Which, when roughly translated in the right context, translates to 'always free' and this was unchecked for a few years up until 2023. A newer member by the name of Captain Can't Aim was developing a LSLN-inspired team jersey for a paintball team they wish to set up. Upon which, after validating the design and insignia produced, the final concept was sent to the company working on the project. Captain Can't Aim alerted the community that the motto was incorrect by stating, "Hey Ducky, why is our motto always children?"
To which a minor (no pun intended) dispute broke out over the authentic Latin translation of 'Forever Free' This was not resolved until a fellow community member, Ninonybox, who had a strong interest in history and connections and studied Latin, was able to confirm the translation was not correct and had indeed shown that our motto for the last 6 years had been 'Always Children' and the proper correct translation was 'Semper Liberum'.
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