The Hellions are an elite tactical scenario paint-ball team organized under the United States Army Special Forces' Operational Detachment-Alpha (ODA) team concept.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Hellions War Story: Barrel-Tagging Tanks
"The adventure started when I was patrolling to the east of the Temple, the brush in that area is thick and I knew it would be crawling with Blue players looking to capitalize on people who were unwilling to get down and dirty. I crept slowly North towards the road and the sound of the skirmish line. As I approached the tiki-head (on CPX Sports' Temple of Doom field), I ran into several other friendlies whom were proned-out in the treeline. Every few minutes one or two blues would attempt to cross the road but were eliminated by our group.
"As the battle progressed, I got a better line of sight and realized I was behind the main skirmish line of the enemy. I eliminated a player with my marker but it soon misfired and I slung it on my back. Armed only with a pistol, I began to crawl toward the road but quickly I realized I was combat ineffective. Not wanting to give up, I simply walked onto the road and back toward where our friendly players were.
The battle wasn't going well so I stood in the open and helped identify targets and direct fire. At this point in time, the Grindhouse (the Hellions' tank) came over the radio and informed the team it was traveling down the road. In preparation for our much needed armor support, we began to eliminate enemy AT (Anti-Tank) to the best of our ability. The tank soon arrived and I called out the positions that we were unable to route.
"Eventually the tank was eliminated and I walked down the center of the road to attempt to get eyes on the RPG team responsible. Trying to look as inconspicuous as possible, I walked about 20 yards down the road and stood right infront of a enemy player laying in a bush. I looked him straight in the eye and then turned to face the opposite direction. With this player not willing to notice that I didn't call my self out or barrel-sock any of my weapons, all of the blues that came by me paid no attention.
"As I was taking note of the enemies' positions, I noticed the Lapu-Lapu tank coming up the road toward my position. It was making good time and eliminating the friendly players inside of the tree line. I knew if I ran away from it, the blues would notice and if I took cover the tanks gunners would make quick work of me, so I decided to plant my feet and test their powers of observation.
"The tank came to a stop about 20 feet from me and cut its engines. The player that was laying down behind me ran up to the tank and began to engage targets. I walked over to a game referee and asked a question about the finer points of vipers rules with tanks. As I was speaking, the driver opened his door and began to shoot; my eyes lit up. I immediately asked the referee what would happen if the driver were to be eliminated but before I got an answer a round struck the driver in the chest. There were a few minutes of panic as the driver, tank ref and the player tried to figure out how they would get the tank out of danger and I knew this was my chance.
"I stepped back and watched the change of player roles. The original driver took off down the road to make the reinsertion while the other two began to kneel and switch gear. The tank ref. Was cleared to become the driver and the player volunteered to drop his weapon and become a referee. I walked up to the game referee and made sure their role reversal was official. The referee pointed and began to say 'he is now the driver', but I was already closing the distance between my self and the tank. As the new driver turned around and began to climb in, I came right up to the door, drew my pistol and said the two of my favorite words “barrel tag”. I holstered my pistol and intended to walk away but the diver began to scream and let the world know what happen. I didn't bother asking the game referee to intervene as I knew it was too late and started sprinting away. After a few steps I stopped, put my hands over my head and called my self out."
Friday, April 29, 2011
CPX Sports: Defuse Bedlam Scenario Tourney
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Defuse Bedlam "Instructional Remix" video:
Date of Event: May 19-20, 2011
Field Location: CPX Sports, Joliet, IL
Official Web Site: CPX Sports or Hellions SFG
Game Time: TBA
Cost of Admission: Complimentary all Living Legends and NPPL paid participants.
Cost of Paint/Air: $50 Cases of Empire event paint
Side/Affiliation: Each team plays Attack and Defend
Special Notes:
Entry is complimentary all Living Legends 4 and NPPL paid participants.
Scores are combined from Attack and Defend portions for team total. 1200 points theoretical maximum.
The 4 highest scoring teams will face off in the finals bracket.
1st place: $750
2nd place: $250
GENERAL INFORMATION:
GAME - 5 minutes
PLAYERS - 5 Attackers versus 5 Defenders
ATTACK MISSION - 600 possible points (theoretical)
+ Primary mission - Defuse the bomb in the Post Office. - (300 points theoretical)
+ Secondary mission - Kill all 5 Defenders - (20 points each)
+ Tertiary mission – Save the (2) Hostages before game ends. - (100 points each)
DEFEND MISSION – 600 possible points
+ Primary mission - Set off the Bomb in the Post Office. - (300 points maximum)
+ Secondary mission - Kill all 5 Attackers. - (20 points each)
+ Tertiary mission – Hold the (2) Hostages until game ends. - (100 points each)
GENERAL RULES:
Game is five (5) minutes long.
Each side will have five (5) players.
Each team will play the role of Defender first and then will play the role of Attacker.
The next team in line will then assume the Defenders spot.
Attackers deploy from the CPX Police Van.
Defenders start in 3 adjacent buildings (A, D and E on map).
One Defender begins in Building E with the Bomb.
One Defender begins in Building D with a Hostage.
Remainder of Defenders begin in Building A with a Hostage.
Bomb is placed in Building E and is armed at the start.
Defenders collect 1 point for every second the bomb remains armed. Points accumulation will end if the bomb is defused or if all Attackers are eliminated.
Attackers collect 1 point for every second after the bomb is defused. Points accumulation will continue until game time ends or all Defenders are eliminated.
Bomb cannot be re-armed once it has been defused.
Hostages may be used as shields, however any hostage killed will result in a 100-point penalty to BOTH teams.
Hostages may only be relocated by the Attacking team once freed, and they must be with an active player in order to be moved.
$50 per case of Empire event paint.
All modes of fire are permitted
No limit to paint or air carried
280 FPS maximum
Defuse Teaser - Tourney Style:
Defuse Teaser - Mil-Sim Style:
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tippmann Announces Major Global Sponsorship Program for X7 Phenom
Monday, April 25, 2011
Warzone Podcast Episode 14 Now Available
Warzone Podcast episode 14 special guest Jim Lively |
2011 Season of the Warzone Podcast
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Hellions SGF Sponsored by Ranger Up
News Release
Panzer Attack at Bailey's Battlefield in Niagnua, MO
Hellions SFG Sponsored by Ranger Up
The strategies and tactics of the Hellions as well as the style of their equipment are meant to be a tribute to real world fighting forces that have more determination, strength, heart, and will power than any other warrior on the planet. They reflect this every time they step on the field with the members who are current, former, and prospective soldiers. What makes the baddest of the bad stand out the most? The fact that they are completely, 100% ..Unapologetically American.
At this year's Panzer Attack, the Hellions made official their new sponsorship with Ranger Up. Ranger Up is a military inspired MMA fightware company, with a roster of fighters that are both current and former military personnel. The company generously outfitted the team with product from the full line of both MMA fitted and casual t-shirts of popular designs. Several members of the team had made purchases from the company in the past, and saw the natural fit between the goals and philosophy of both organizations.
“Ranger Up is an awesome company, hands down, both in product and in customer service. The founders have a quality standard with the creativity of the designs and the final printing. Their real world experience means each design has substance and means something.” Said Kevin “Kevlar” Quinn, Hellions PR Officer and Warzone Podcast Editor. “We strive to maintain our patriotic presence and will also help Ranger Up to cater to the paintball community in the future. It's an honor to bring a non-industry company to the dance with us.” He added.
Ranger Up Founder and Co-owner Nick Palmisciano stated, “We are beyond impressed with the Hellions organization, on field performance, and how much they support the armed forces. When we heard of their performance at Panzer Attack, we were speechless, very happy, and a little terrified. We look forward to working together with the Hellions to bring something to the paintball community and beyond.”
Hellions SFG will be the exclusive paintball team of Ranger Up and invite everyone to check out their online store and use “hellions20” to receive 20% off your purchase. www.Rangerup.com.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Review of Tippmann Woodsball Gear
Manufacturer: Tippmann Sports, LLC., 2955 Adams Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46803.
Description: Digital Camouflage Patterned Pants, Jersey, and Harness.
Period of Product Use: Couple of indoor practices, big game.
Paintball Experience: 12 years
Similar Products Used:
Pants: JT cotton/poly blend, Invert tourny pants, Full Clip Multicam.
Jersey: JT, various custom by Animal, Raza.
Harness:Various harnesses, Empire harness, Full Clip Combo Rig.
Marker Setup: N/A (Requires tank mounted on marker)
Recommended Upgrades: 140-count pods not included
Strengths:
Jersey: Extremely lightweight, reinforced padded areas in the arms are a great improvement. Could be used with or without arm padding underneath. Arm Velcro for unit team patches is very handy. Shoulder padding areas noted for adding protection in areas that most commonly hit with behind bunkers and in prone positions.
Pants:
Stretched fabric in groin area, rather than additional polyester padding is GREAT. Loops to keep leg rig straps in place is good idea, very resourceful. ID card, map holder, etc. on right leg is handy. Extra room on bottom of pants cuffs and stretch material on back of knees, excellent for ventilation.
Harness:
Extremely well built. Heavy-duty construction without adding additional weight to lug for player. The material in the back kept the harness in place for the entire time during play, and fit the reviewer's waist perfectly.
Weaknesses:
Jersey:
Minor discoloration and small holes along neck/collarbone padding.
Pants:
Holes for buttons at the groin are tearing on one set. Reinforcing them with rubber or metal gromits.
While the loop for rig straps around the leg is good, the straps will be over the larger storage and utility pockets. Can be an inconvenience if planning to carry tools, squeegees, or microfiber clothes in the deeper pockets.
More velcro would be great along the adjustable waist (unless I had a Small rather than a Medium).
Harness:
No notable weaknesses.
Review Details:
Being a Tippmann fan, I wasn't sure what to expect out of a Tippmann harness. The sturdy construction and sharpness of the graphics and camo pattern did not disappoint me. It's much larger than my Empire harness, which I appreciate and the volume of paint it can carry is excellent.
For the pants, polyester pants are always a concern to me based on their breathability. The football style mesh on the interior helped with this issue, and the stretched materials was a SUPERB idea. Behind the knees, but more importantly, at the groin was a great decision. Pants can be durable, but without reinforced groins, the service time of them can be (and has been) greatly decreased. To do away with there being material in these areas is an excellent investment. Pocket depth is good, and it is reassuring to have the added protection of the zippers.
The jersey was simple and straightforward. The football mesh may still be in issue with catching on vegetation, but in reality, I have yet to have any of my jerseys with similar designs catch on anything. There could be more areas of velcro for nametapes, etc. Not a major priority, however. The addition of foam padding at the collarbone is greatly appreciated. I love the thumb area around the cuffs of the jersey. The material used is soft enough to the skin and absorbent enough for moisture-wicking. The discoloration and holes at the top are very noticeable, and it all appeared after only 2 or 3 uses. If a player chooses to use arm/hand pads underneath, the existing padding may cause discomfort.
Ratings:
Harness: 5/5
Jersey: 3/5
Pants: 4/5
The Hellions SFG is proud to state that it is officially sponsored by Tippmann Sports. Tippmann gives team members the opportunity to test out new and upcoming markers and other paintball-related gear for a no-nonsense review.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Hellions Warzone Podcast Expands
"I'm very excited to be having an opportunity to work with Viper," said Editor-in-Chief Kevin "Kevlar" Quinn. "For all of the scenario personalities I've had on the show, hosting a game producer just makes sense. Kerry has clearly set a standard and continues to raise it after events like Living Legends at CPX. Warzone Podcast will serve as another medium for Viper to present information on his games to the paintball community."
Kerry responded by saying, "I'm always eager to work with motivated individuals in an effort to help players get the best and most current info on our events, and scenario paintball in general. The Warzone Podcast is a great source of useful info and paintball entertainment, and we're pleased to be working with them."
Additionally, the show has partnered with Rennick Miller of Bad Boyz Toyz Pro Shops.
Kevin explained, "I've worked with Rennick Miller over the past few years, and I'm excited to be working with him again. Being a local, paintball franchise, Rennick will be helping me to get quality gear reviews done for the show. Playing local and buying local is paramount in a tight economy, and hopefully this will help us both to continue achieving our goals. Working with Aftershock guys like Nick Slowiak and Chad "YaYa" Bouchez will be a blast."
Finally, the show is happy to be bringing in the "One Woman Army", Sarah "Phoenix" Meehan, as a broadcast partner. "Phoenix has an undeniable passion for paintball and can bring the on-air personality to match," said Kevin. "I'm incredibly excited to work with her and to bring some more variety to the microphone for the audience's enjoyment." The updates will be gradually implemented to the show, which is delivered on a monthly basis
Thank you to our sponsors: CPX Sports, Tippmann Sports, Full Clip USA, Hammerhead Paintball, Metadyne Industries, and VFW Post 6863.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Hellions Earn MoFo at Viper's Flashpoint: Korea
Hellions crew of the Gremlin at Viper's Flashpoint: Korea |
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Hellions SFG 2011 Season Calendar
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Hellions Alternate Uniform Jersey
For all mil-sim and scenario events, the Hellions will continue to wear their MultiCam uniforms and Full Clip USA kits. For the UWL events, the Hellions will sport new team jerseys designed by Don "D-Mac" McClelland of Don McClelland Designs of Chicago and produced by Raza Life out of California. The Hellions jersey is also approved for recreational play and team practices. Below are two photos of team member Chad "Adder" Kurtz at the team's February practice at O'Hare Paintball.
Warzone Podcast Episode 12 Released
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Special thanks to our sponsors:
CPX Sports: http://www.cpxsports.com
Tippmann Sports: http://www.tippmann.com
Full Clip USA: http://www.fullclipusa.com
HammerHead: http://www.hammerheadpaintball.com
Metadyne Industries: http://www.metadyneindustries.com
Recorded February 2011.
Podcast album cover design by JOWAR Graphic Design.
Contact the host: kevlar@hellions.net