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'''2005''' was the second full year of the Wilderness Guardians, and the first full year of the [[RuneScape 2]] era.
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{{Year|Year=2005|Image=WG vs Dead on Arrival 2.jpg|Caption=[[WG vs Dead on Arrival]]|Game=[[RuneScape 2]]|Forum=[[S4 forums|S4]] (up to April)<br>[[S10 forums|S10]] (April onward)|Pre=[[2004]]|Next=[[2006]]}}
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'''2005''' was 2nd second complete year of the [[Wilderness Guardians]], and the first complete year of [[RuneScape 2]].
  
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==Events==
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==Summary==
  
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Reference for S10 IA: <ref name="S10 IA 2005">[https://web.archive.org/web/20060104005459/http://s10.invisionfree.com/Wildguard_Forums/index.php?showforum=1 S10 Important Announcements]</ref>
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<p>WG hosted more [[war]]s and started to build their reputation as a warring clan within the [[RuneScape]] clan world throughout 2005. The year began rough with a second [[exodus]] known as [[The Revolution]], causing WG to lose around 80 members in January - thought TR closed shortly after and many returned. WG raised their [[requirements]] to 80+ combat and a [[council]] was elected. In mid-2005 the clan had two major wars: [[WG vs The Unbreakables]] and [[WG vs Dead on Arrival|WG vs Dead on Arrival]] - the latter being the first [[RuneScape]] war to make use of Ancient Magicks. [[His Lordship]] also made the infamous [[TeamSpeak Rant]] around this time as a result of a backstabbing incident - though both the video of the DoA war and the TeamSpeak Rant served as a boost for WG's popularity and reputation. As a result of their progress, they opened a junior clan: the [[Descendant Guardians]].</p>
  
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===January===
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==Major Events==
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[[File:Legends Legion vs Rivendell.jpg|thumb|WG and [[Alliance#Legends_Legion|Legends Legion]] battle against '''Rivendell''', 16 January 2005.]]
 
  
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* January 2 - The ''Honoured Member'' and ''Trusted Member'' ranks are introduced<ref>Myst01, 2 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/new-ranks-t2211.html#p8882893 New Ranks], S4</ref>, and [[Rick Hamm]] leaves to join [[The Revolution]]<ref>Rick Hamm, 2 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=8929289 Problems], S4</ref>.
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===January - March===
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* January 3 - [[His Lordship]] resumes leadership of WG along with Myst01<ref>His Lordship, 3 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/hello-good-times-t2241.html#p8909503 Hello! Good Times!], S4</ref>, and WG allies with [[Alliance#Legends_Legion|Legends Legion]]<ref>His Lordship, 3 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/new-ally-t2246.html New Ally!], S4</ref>.
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[[File:Legends Legion vs Rivendell.jpg|thumb|[[Legends Legion vs Rivendell]]]]
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* January 7 - The [[2004 Anniversary]] ends.
 
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* January 9 - The [[Rune Outlaws]] [[Write2brandy#Rune_Outlaws_and_the_War_for_Brendan|fail to show up for war]], and WG claims a win by default<ref>His Lordship, 9 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/official-post-war-topic-t2424.html Official Post-War Topic], S4</ref>.
 
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* January 10 - Concerns are made about WG members leaving to join TR, and talks with '''Noricle''' are planned<ref>His Lordship, 10 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/a-concern-t2456.html A Concern], S4</ref>.
 
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* January 11 - A number of changes are made, including: democratic voting for new orders, members of TR being allowed to return to WG, moving away from world 20, and members being allowed to apply for promotions<ref>His Lordship, 11 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/revolutionary-ideas-t2499.html#p9123406 Revolutionary Ideas], S4</ref>.
 
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* January 12 - The [[Requirements]] are raised to 80+ Combat by January 25<ref>His Lordship, 12 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/80-combat-t2520.html#p9129657 80 Combat], S4</ref>, and WG and TR agree to distance themselves<ref>His Lordship, 12 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/noricle-39-s-clan-t2515.html Noricle's Clan], S4</ref>.
 
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* January 16 - WG and LL are victorious in a large-scale war against '''Rivendell'''<ref>His Lordship, 16 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/wg-victorious-t2612.html Wg Victorious!], S4</ref>.
 
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* January 20 - The clan's [[P2P]] [[Home world]] of 27 is decided<ref>His Lordship, 20 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/clan-world-t2749.html Clan World], S4</ref>, and a second clan census is held<ref>His Lordship, 20 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/clan-census-t2761.html Clan Census], S4</ref>.
 
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* January 22 - A fun war with '''The Unbreakables''' is organised<ref>His Lordship, 22 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/fun-war-t2821.html#p9199220 Fun War], S4</ref>.
 
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* January 28 - New [[PK trip]] rules are put into place.
 
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* January 29 - The fun war with '''The Unbreakables''' takes place - TU is cleared, but a draw is agreed due to WG members in improper gear<ref>His Lordship, 6 February 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/fun-war-and-raid-recap-t3205.html#p9285151 Fun War And Raid Recap], S4</ref>.
 
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* January 31 - [[Write2brandy]] is reported to be alive<ref>Sainath, 31 January 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/oh-my-god-t3069.html Oh My God!], S4</ref>.
 
  
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===February===
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* January 1 - '''[[The Revolution]]''': WG member '''Noricle''' left to found the [[exodus]] TR after an anti-American post by [[His Lordship]].
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[[File:PK Trip February 2005.jpg|thumb|A F2P [[PK trip]], February 2005.]]
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* January 3 - [[His Lordship]] returned to leadership of WG, after the events surrounding the formation of TR.
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* January 3 - '''[[Legends Legion]]''': WG formed an alliance with LL who had offered their support in the [[Write2brandy#Rune_Outlaws_and_the_War_to_Avenge_Brendan|feud with the Rune Outlaws]].
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* January 9 - '''[[Write2brandy#Rune_Outlaws_and_the_War_for_Brendan|The War for Brendan]]''': A massive alliance of clans organised to avenge [[Write2brandy]], but RO failed to show - WG claimed a win by default.
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* January 16 - '''[[Legends_Legion#Legends_Legion_vs_Rivendell|Legends Legion vs Rivendell]]''': LL and allies including WG defeated '''Rivendell''' in a large-scale [[F2P]] [[war]].
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* January 20 - '''[[Home world]]''': WG's clan home world of 27 was chosen.
  
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* February 5 - [[Flame Reece]] is the [[Member of the Month]]<ref>His Lordship, 5 February 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/member-for-february-t3171.html#p9278542 Member For February], S4</ref>.
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* February 28 - '''[[Council]]''': WG's first council was formed, comprising of His Lordship, '''Palidore''', [[Wildflame110]], '''Oaktownrules''', and '''Anincent''' - all of which were given the rank of "Secondary Leader".
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* February 11 - His Lordship compiles one of the first recorded histories of WG<ref>His Lordship, 11 February 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/clan-history-t3341.html Clan History], S4</ref>.
 
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* February 19 - The second clan census results were published<ref>His Lordship, 19 February 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/census-results-published-t3539.html Census Results Published], S4</ref>.
 
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* February 22 - WG adopts the Team-17 Cape for [[P2P]] PK trips<ref>His Lordship, 22 February 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/new-capes-t3607.html New Capes], S4</ref>.
 
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* February 28 - The first [[Council]] is chosen, comprising of His Lordship, '''Palidore''', [[Wildflame110]], '''Oaktownrules''', and '''Anincent''' - all of which took the "Secondary Leader" position<ref>His Lordship, 28 February 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/council-members-chosen-t3761.html#p9407322 Council Members Chosen], S4</ref>.
 
  
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===March===
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* March 6 - '''[[Emeritus]]''' - WG introduced a new rank for retired players who wanted to remain active within the clan's community.
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* March 24 - '''[[The Revolution]]''': [[Rick Hamm]] closed TR after around 3 months of their existence.
  
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* March 5 - The newly-formed [[Council]] puts together their first Council Report<ref>His Lordship, 5 March 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/council-report-1-t3892.html#p9434812 Council Report #1], S4</ref>.
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===April - June===
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* March 6 - The [[Emeritus]] rank is introduced.
 
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* March 8 - Plans for [[Requirements]] raises and a junior clan, the [[Descendant Guardians]], were announced<ref>His Lordship, 8 March 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/85-combat-coming-soon-t3976.html#p9451822 85 Combat Coming Soon], S4</ref>.
 
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* March 20 - The [[Website]] photo galleries were updated to include "Leader's Choice" images.
 
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* March 24 - [[Rick Hamm]] closes [[The Revolution]]<ref>Palidore, 24 March 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/viewtopic.php?p=9536132 The Revolution Disbanded.], S4</ref>.
 
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* March 27 - A second Council Report is published<ref>His Lordship, 27 March 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/council-report-2-t4559.html#p9548130 Council Report #2], S4</ref>.
 
  
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===April===
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* April 9 - '''[[Synergy vs Death Legions]]''': A massive clan war took place, involving [[The Synergy]], WG, and other [[Alliance|allied]] clans - all fighting against DL and several of their own allies.
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[[File:Syn_vs_DL_2005.jpeg|thumb|[[The Synergy]] and allies (including WG) fighting the '''Death Legions''' and allies, 9 April 2005.]]
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* April 18 - '''[[RuneScape Guardians (2005)]]''': His Lordship's released his second [[Flash movie]] for WG.
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* April 23 - A [[Rune_Outlaws#Third_War|third war]] against the [[Rune Outlaws]] was held, but was crashed by '''Afroclan''' and '''Demonic Legends'''.
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* April 26 - '''[[S10 forums]]''': WG switched from their [[S4 forums]] to S10, in an attempt to thwart a hack threat.
  
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* April 3 - His Lordship announces WG will support [[The Synergy]] in a war against the '''Death Legions'''<ref>His Lordship, 3 April 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/official-war-topic-t4822.html Official War Topic], S4</ref>, '''Oaktownrules''' steps down from the [[Council]] and takes the rank of [[Emeritus]], and an election for his replacement begins<ref>His Lordship, 3 April 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/new-council-member-t4824.html New Council Member], S4</ref>.
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* May 28 - '''[[The Federation]]''': The Fed's forums were opened to WG members, and the second iteration of the multi-clan [[ARPK]] alliance began.
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* April 9 - Syn and allies (including WG) fight DL and allies, in a large-scale and chaotic battle<ref>His Lordship, 10 April 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/wg-wins-war-t5115.html Wg Wins War], S4</ref>.
 
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* April 12 - [[Wildflame110]] gives His Lordship a 1-day forum suspension to ensure he enjoys his vacation<ref>Wildflame110, 12 April 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/should-i-have-made-sure-lordy-took-a-break-t5235.html#p9618050 Should I Have Made Sure Lordy Took A Break?], S4</ref>.
 
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* April 15 - Voting was held for a new [[Council]] member<ref>His Lordship, 15 Apri 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/the-council-election-t5364.html#p9630534 The Council Election], S4</ref>.
 
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* April 16 - A third war against the [[Rune Outlaws]] is scheduled<ref>His Lordship, 16 April 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/w-g-vs-r-o-t5451.html W.g. Vs R.o.], S4</ref>.
 
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* April 18 - His Lordship's [[RuneScape_Guardians_(2005_Animation)|second Flash Animation]] for WG is released<ref>His Lordship, 18 April 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/guardians-unite-t5569.html Guardians Unite!], S4</ref>.
 
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* April 23 - The [[Rune_Outlaws#Third_War|third war against the Rune Outlaws]] is held, and is crashed by '''Afroclan''' and '''Demonic Legends'''.
 
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* April 26 - The clan migrated from the [[S4 Forums]] to the [[S10 Forums]]<ref>His Lordship, 26 April 2005, [https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/wildernessguardians/goodbye-s4-t5918.html Goodbye S4], S4</ref>.
 
  
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===December===
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* June 5 - '''[[WG vs The Unbreakables]]''': WG defeated the established and respectable TU after an intense 20-minute war, proving to the clan world that WG was a force to be reckoned with.
  
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===July - September===
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[[File:WG vs Dead on Arrival.jpg|thumb|[[WG vs Dead on Arrival]]]]
  
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==Notes and References==
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* July 9 - '''[[WG vs Dead on Arrival]]''': WG hosted an historic war against DoA - the clan's first [[P2P]] war, and the first [[RuneScape 2]] war which used Ancient Magicks.
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20040708062129/http://www.wildernessguardians.com/schedule.htm Wildguard History], Web Archive
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* August - '''[[The TeamSpeak Rant]]''': A backstabbing incident occurrs, and a recording of His Lordship ranting at the players responsible goes viral.
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* August 1 - '''[[Descendant Guardians]]''': WG opened their junior clan DG for the first time, a month earlier than expected. DG had around 40 active members within the first 24 hours.
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* August 24 - '''[[Hall of Fame]]''': WG's new member award system was added to the clan website (in a partially-completed state), which replaced the old [[Medals]].
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* September 30 - '''[[The Federation]]''': with His Lordship's approval, [[Rick Hamm]] withdrew WG from [[The Federation]] alliance after a heated debate. Other clans would soon follow, leading to the end of the Fed.
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===October - December===
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* October 15 - WG and their [[Alliance|ally]] [[Fear]] fought''' 'The' Clan''' in a large-scale [[F2P]] [[war]]. WG and Fear had ~220 members against THE's ~160, but the allies were defeated - nonetheless it was considered an enjoyable and respectable fight by both sides.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051123234759/http://wildernessguardians.com:80/ Recent Clan Details], ''The Wilderness Guardians''. Archived from the original on 23 November 2005, retrieved 20 March 2025.</ref>
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* December 22 - The [[WG_vs_Black_Dragons|war against the Black Dragons]] was scheduled for January [[2006]].
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* December 23 - His Lordship's RuneScape account was hacked, and around 60,000,000 coins worth of items (planned to be used for the [[2005 Anniversary]]) were lost.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060104005459/http://s10.invisionfree.com/Wildguard_Forums/index.php?showforum=1 Important Announcements], ''S10''. Archived from the original on 4 January 2006, retrieved 22 March 2025.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 03:44, 1 May 2025

2004 • 2005 • 2006
WG vs Dead on Arrival 2.jpg
WG vs Dead on Arrival
RuneScape EraRuneScape 2
WG Forum EraS4 (up to April)
S10 (April onward)

2005 was 2nd second complete year of the Wilderness Guardians, and the first complete year of RuneScape 2.

Summary

WG hosted more wars and started to build their reputation as a warring clan within the RuneScape clan world throughout 2005. The year began rough with a second exodus known as The Revolution, causing WG to lose around 80 members in January - thought TR closed shortly after and many returned. WG raised their requirements to 80+ combat and a council was elected. In mid-2005 the clan had two major wars: WG vs The Unbreakables and WG vs Dead on Arrival - the latter being the first RuneScape war to make use of Ancient Magicks. His Lordship also made the infamous TeamSpeak Rant around this time as a result of a backstabbing incident - though both the video of the DoA war and the TeamSpeak Rant served as a boost for WG's popularity and reputation. As a result of their progress, they opened a junior clan: the Descendant Guardians.

Major Events

January - March

Legends Legion vs Rivendell
  • February 28 - Council: WG's first council was formed, comprising of His Lordship, Palidore, Wildflame110, Oaktownrules, and Anincent - all of which were given the rank of "Secondary Leader".
  • March 6 - Emeritus - WG introduced a new rank for retired players who wanted to remain active within the clan's community.
  • March 24 - The Revolution: Rick Hamm closed TR after around 3 months of their existence.

April - June

  • May 28 - The Federation: The Fed's forums were opened to WG members, and the second iteration of the multi-clan ARPK alliance began.
  • June 5 - WG vs The Unbreakables: WG defeated the established and respectable TU after an intense 20-minute war, proving to the clan world that WG was a force to be reckoned with.

July - September

WG vs Dead on Arrival
  • August - The TeamSpeak Rant: A backstabbing incident occurrs, and a recording of His Lordship ranting at the players responsible goes viral.
  • August 1 - Descendant Guardians: WG opened their junior clan DG for the first time, a month earlier than expected. DG had around 40 active members within the first 24 hours.
  • August 24 - Hall of Fame: WG's new member award system was added to the clan website (in a partially-completed state), which replaced the old Medals.
  • September 30 - The Federation: with His Lordship's approval, Rick Hamm withdrew WG from The Federation alliance after a heated debate. Other clans would soon follow, leading to the end of the Fed.

October - December

  • October 15 - WG and their ally Fear fought 'The' Clan in a large-scale F2P war. WG and Fear had ~220 members against THE's ~160, but the allies were defeated - nonetheless it was considered an enjoyable and respectable fight by both sides.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Recent Clan Details, The Wilderness Guardians. Archived from the original on 23 November 2005, retrieved 20 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Important Announcements, S10. Archived from the original on 4 January 2006, retrieved 22 March 2025.
Timeline of the Wilderness Guardians
Years
2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020 - 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024 - 2025
Forum Eras
AvidGamers (2003-2004) - S7 (2004) - S4 (2004-2005) - S10 (2005-2006) - PHPBB (2006) - Z6 (2006-2008) - IPB1 (2008-2011) - SMF (2011-2017) - IPB4 (2017-Present)
Written History
2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011
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