NSOG ICARUS
NSOG ICARUS is a global, multi-origin special operations group built for unmatched excellence in raids, ambushes, clandestine operations, direct political action, and unconventional warfare. Composed of elite operators from allied territories, ICARUS executes deniable operations on a global scale. Driven by a passion for developing tangible, operational mastery, ICARUS stands apart through its core principles:
Excellence Through Discipline
Discipline is our foundation. ICARUS operators prioritize the mission, the team, and the objective above all else. Our weapons and kit are tools, and semantics are never prioritized over us getting the job done. Through this discipline, Icarus can maintain a very heavy focus on real-time, full-speed cqb engagements. We will not show you how to walk through shoothouses and pop paper targets. We will teach you how to fight and win through speed, aggression, and coordination of action.
Growth Through Humility
If discipline drives excellence, humility keeps us on the path to said excellence. We believe that no ego can be present for a truly growth-centric environment. You will not see us pulling rank or giving instructions 'because we can'. Icarus operators have made the deep investment of throwing their ego and image aside to become the absolute best operators and leaders they can be, and that expectation extends to every member in our stack.
Victory Through Brotherhood
Brotherhood stands on top of our other pillars. Those who are disciplined and humble will find themselves effective alongside their brothers; conversely, those who live through brotherhood will improve as a means of protecting their brothers and sisters in arms. I do not fight for myself, nor does any Icarus operator, and you won't either.
On top of our core pillars, we are very proud of what our community is capable of and can offer to our members:
Doctrine Built by Experience
Our doctrine is the collective of thousands of hours of combined real-world and in-game experience. ICARUS draws from a pool of law enforcement officers, SWAT specialists, active and former armed forces personnel, defense contractors, and dedicated enthusiasts, and it's doctrine reflects that.
Non-traditional Rank Structure
We believe that traditional rank structures alone are not conducive to mastery and growth. Those values come through collaboration and accountability. Our main priority is a focused environment for development, teamwork, and operational success.
Narrative Grounding
If the mission doesn't fit, then operators won't be committed. Our team puts forth tremendous effort to ensure that everything, from operational briefs to campaign development, is realistically sound, narratively and mechanically.
Community-Custom Mods
With mod developers (including myself) staffing Icarus, we are able to leverage modification to create a simulation unlike any other in the Ready or Not community. Mod projects like active-hearthrough ANC Comtacs and realistic point shooting adjustments give us an incredibly immersive and custom experience.
No Activity Requirement
Our team is seasoned in developing teams and communities, and understands that life comes first. We do not, nor will we ever, employ an activity requirement in Icarus. Those who are willing to operate through the pillars we've set are welcome whenever, even if those dates lie months in-between.
Make no mistake: Icarus is not for everyone, and will never pretend to be. We seek those who are willing to learn and grow both as operators and as individuals. Our requirements for being in Icarus are as follows:
- You MUST be 18 years of age or older.
- You MUST have a working microphone.
- You MUST come willing to learn and work towards proficiency with our team.
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