On 03/06/2025, the Special Weapons and Tactics logged on for an EU training event unlike any other—doubling as a celebration of the Supreme Commander WilliamW2010’s birthday. This event provided an excellent opportunity for troops to sharpen their formations, test new tactic variants, and participate in a spirited, community-driven exercise.

Max: 10

Despite minor turbulence at the start—such as unlocked channels and a few technical hiccups—troops adapted quickly and responded well to live commands. We initially maxed 8 and later reached 10, maintaining a strong presence throughout the 30-minute session.

Tactics practiced included E1/E2, EQ/EW, and EX into X, and the now-infamous “traffic lights” (E5 E6 E5 E6), all executed across a variety of forms including Xs, Ls, Ts, and Vs. Room changes and spontaneous adjustments kept troops on their toes, and moments of lively VC engagement added character to the otherwise structured formations.

The event also featured a birthday-themed tactic set, highlighting the occasion with creative sends such as:

• “Happy birthday Willie!”
  
• “Hope your birthday is as awesome as you are”
  
• “Another year, another W for SWAT”
  
• “Aging like a legend”
  

These were met with enthusiasm from all online, adding a celebratory tone to the otherwise rigorous training.

One particularly memorable moment came during a chaotic attempt at an X formation, where VC leaders scrambled to adjust spacing and guide formations mid-flow. Despite the challenges, troops remained responsive and maintained pace, aided by clear direction and strong voice chat communication.

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