Dragon CIC. Pilot License number: 468961.
From the inception of the Clan Tournaments, none other Mercenary Clan or Faction Commander has managed as large factions as he had done, neither reached the success he has achieved in the lead of the Death's Affiliation first, and later, guiding the dreadful Dragon Flights and dominating all the middle and low Tournament divisions, with the only lack of the upper of the Clan War divisions, towards which the Dragons are making their journey slow but sure.
A dragon blooded pilot who once shared the same dream the dragons of legend had: Gold, gold everywhere, and he diligently worked his own path leading his mech armies towards the Glory, the Honour and the Gold.
Brilliant as the gold medals he accumulates, analytical and extremely detailed in a degree where the smaller fringes are under control, measured and cared for. He is a leader who doesn't despise any knowledge or advantage on his way to Bring your Companions, made with many old AFF, RND and BHG elite pilots, now as Dragons, to success.Of course, he is not alone in his path and he has known to build a crew of marvellous comrades, tacticians, analysts and strategists, technicians and every other discipline that might help to the Dragons reach the victory.
In his own words:
"I am analytical, always 'strategizing' and working to get the best results possible in order to achieve success in as many ways as possible".
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Weapons of Choice (at level 84):
Laser and cannon: 74
Fire: 56
Missile: 20
Ice: 11
First Gold Medals (at each category):
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Recorded videoptic archives.- Subject: Live Interview with Scott Abbott.
Date: October 14, 3318
Location: Spaceship class Behemoth, Dragon HQ. Conference Room in the main deck.
Mechanomicon -This time, we got invited into the Insignia Dragon Spaceship, in orbit around the planet Aaroun, in the system Serpentaris; with the pleasure to be meeting the Commander in Chief of the Dragon Unite.
But, the now Dragon CIC, who led the Dragons into several golden podium tournament after tournament, was not always the Master Strategist he is now. What could you say to your readers about your first steps as a pilot?
Scott Abbott - I remember being a noob like everyone else thinking levels would make me more powerful. I settled down and joined a clan, learning the ins and outs of being in a clan. I remember being in “Blood Oath”, a decently silver clan at the time, and getting beat to a pulp by a very effective “Death's Stalkers AFF” team. It was then that I knew I wanted to be a part of winning teams.
M.- So, you must be referring Sir, the time in which you joined the Affiliation (AFF).
S.A.- Yes, the Death’s Affiliation.
M.- We can see you first joined the Death's Reavers for a decent silver in the 4th division in May 3275... How was the experience among the Death's pilots?
S.A.- Reavers was actually the last war I ever did without having a track in place. We grouped clans by level and we didn't have enough levels between Reavers and Disciples I believe and we both ended up in the same division. Disciples beat us soundly and we coined the term "Reavered" for a while referring to getting assigned in a "wrong" division. That was a good learning experience.
M.- I quite know you are a man who likes to step on a solid field, knowing what are you going to face... But by that time, what made you start to track and scan the battle fields and the enemies?
S.A.- Facing Disciples when I was in Reavers is what made me want to track averages. I did not want same affiliated clans going up against each other. It also allowed me to know what clans we may end up facing.
M.- So we can assume you were leading the Reavers during your first experience among the AFF?
A.S. I believe so.
M.- And then, the next year, you led the Death’s Disciples achieving your first Golden medal in the Clan Wars tournaments in 3276, a good year for you, as you became champ in the Missile Command KotM in February of that same year, as your second very gold medal, second either in the KotM.
A.S.- Yes, back then I was in my mid 40s churning and burning with 8 infernos. We had a good run with a very solid team with Bell, Blight, Yan and several others.
Disciples was the AFF golden clan for over a decade straight, I believe we ran off 16 in a row
M.- Extraordinary... Mechanomicon recently interviewed to the AFF CIC Goetz... he keeps a great memory of your intervention on AFF.
A.S. Yes, we had many great achievements under the combined leadership team.
M.- What did you learn in that time as CO and Strategist in Chief of the AFF?
A.S.- I learned that you need to lead by example and that people need to understand what it is that you are trying to create. I learned that you need to be willing to adapt and flow with the rules that changed from tournament to tournament as the Games’ Organizers tried various rule changes.
M.- Adaptability and exemplariness are indeed feats on any leader of value... What other merits does a leader need in your opinion?
A.S. Availability for sure. You need to be available not only to make decisions, but to answer questions and help other people when they need it.
Knowledge is also important, if you don't have it, then you need to have several people you can turn to for that knowledge.
M.- Yes, it is said that a leader doesn't need to know if he can provide himself with wise advisors.
In 3294 you conquered the gold for Disciples (CW XXII)… Next year, in 3296, you were in Death’s Silver Star Destroyers…and by means of that name, you achieved a silver in the podium… then, in 3297 you became in Death’s Brethren {AFF} returning to your standards to acquire gold… Why as many movements in three years?
S.A.- I was running after BSLR for a while. There were many different reasons for the different clans. I try to keep things fresh.
M.- Black Star Lycan Rangers have been the last years a step above from Dragons... Often close to clash, but always avoiding that battle until the CW on 3318, in which the Games Organizers suddenly altered the configuration of the divisions, forcing a strange confrontation between an unprepared Dragon 1st Flight and their overwhelming unit... What thoughts did you have when you noticed this?
S.A.- At first glance it would appear that the General Nova was throwing Heroes and BSLR a cupcake division. Then, in a closer inspection I would see that all the divisions were closer aligned by level with the addition of the 4 clan D4.
M.- A question that was noticeable for many pilots was the fact that during your time among the AFF you, as Goetz and others relevant pilots made several clones from yourselves... What was the reason that made you take that direction?
A.S.- Why did I make alts? I have always been a multi-account playing pilot in my old times in the mech academy, when we dealt with strategy simulators I happened to grab a vintage game called Everquest. Did you hear about? Hum… Never mind. I found it was more enjoyable to field multiple clones of myself to control all the different strategies.
M.- We noticed those many clones or alts as other pilots call them, allowed you to control the large amount of clans back in the AFF days and now your Dragon units... In the assumption that for you the advantages were higher than the disadvantages... What of each one (pros and cons) did you find?
S.A.- A great advantage is the higher control and safety they provide me when I have to make plans in our operations or in the participation in the Tournaments… As they share my same knowledge and brain patterns, our coordination is perfect and I find easier and faster to get ready our units.
M.- I see... I allowed that mad Doctor Drake to create some clones of me... I had to “neutralize” at least three until the remnant stopped trying to kill the original *laughs*
Right, let's move forward.
Why did you leave the Death's Affiliation?
A.S.- Robert had a complete lapse of leadership, I think he was driven mad from his collection of clones.
M.- So you felt AFF was depending so much on your own leadership?
A.S.- I felt like it was me and only me and that isn't what I wanted. I created Dragons and had several people in leadership positions with me.
The AFF was much too big to only have one person in a leadership role.
M.- from outside the AFF files, the creation of Dragons was seen as a big breach in the AFF, almost a civil segregation... How do you remember that time? After all, you were part of the AFF for a so long time...
A.S.- I heard the whisperings and murmurings of many that felt the same way I did: that Robert had lost his focus on his many clones. We wanted to get out from under that and created what you see today as the Dragons.
A.S.- A fairly close knit family, with common goals (and fairly good communication when the time needs.
M.- What are the most noticeable common goals the Dragons have?
A.S.- Gold or bust mentality, "Be the best you can".
M.- After the General Nova took over the direction of the Mecha Games... What is your opinion about the latest changes in the Circuit Fights?
A.S.- Any change in the Games that requires more participation is good. It seems as though the rewards aren't "good enough" to stay competitive as the time you have to spend to do them.
M.- Talking about the mechs we, as pilots, are used to drive… Which one is your favourite and why?
A.S.- Well, it has changed through the many years as more and more mechs have become available. I used to love my infernos back when I first started commanding my squad, and now they play a big part in my 70 ton formation. I liked the Torrents as well and still keeping in the hangar over 15 of them. Now, I think the Boreas is my favourite mech as it seems to be the most dependable that we are able to get in the 80s.
M.- I would ask now what features do you like from the Boreas... but the clear answer could be "all of them" *laughs*
What are your favoured capabilities on a mech?
A.S.- Damage multipliers and Crit Kill.
M.- Well, a bit dramatically concluded, I could say *laughs*
A.S.- And glorious carnage!
Entry & Interview with Scott Abbott (468961) by GJ (685605)
M.- Black Star Lycan Rangers have been the last years a step above from Dragons... Often close to clash, but always avoiding that battle until the CW on 3318, in which the Games Organizers suddenly altered the configuration of the divisions, forcing a strange confrontation between an unprepared Dragon 1st Flight and their overwhelming unit... What thoughts did you have when you noticed this?
S.A.- At first glance it would appear that the General Nova was throwing Heroes and BSLR a cupcake division. Then, in a closer inspection I would see that all the divisions were closer aligned by level with the addition of the 4 clan D4.
M.- A question that was noticeable for many pilots was the fact that during your time among the AFF you, as Goetz and others relevant pilots made several clones from yourselves... What was the reason that made you take that direction?
A.S.- Why did I make alts? I have always been a multi-account playing pilot in my old times in the mech academy, when we dealt with strategy simulators I happened to grab a vintage game called Everquest. Did you hear about? Hum… Never mind. I found it was more enjoyable to field multiple clones of myself to control all the different strategies.
M.- We noticed those many clones or alts as other pilots call them, allowed you to control the large amount of clans back in the AFF days and now your Dragon units... In the assumption that for you the advantages were higher than the disadvantages... What of each one (pros and cons) did you find?
S.A.- A great advantage is the higher control and safety they provide me when I have to make plans in our operations or in the participation in the Tournaments… As they share my same knowledge and brain patterns, our coordination is perfect and I find easier and faster to get ready our units.
M.- I see... I allowed that mad Doctor Drake to create some clones of me... I had to “neutralize” at least three until the remnant stopped trying to kill the original *laughs*
Right, let's move forward.
Why did you leave the Death's Affiliation?
A.S.- Robert had a complete lapse of leadership, I think he was driven mad from his collection of clones.
M.- So you felt AFF was depending so much on your own leadership?
A.S.- I felt like it was me and only me and that isn't what I wanted. I created Dragons and had several people in leadership positions with me.
The AFF was much too big to only have one person in a leadership role.
M.- from outside the AFF files, the creation of Dragons was seen as a big breach in the AFF, almost a civil segregation... How do you remember that time? After all, you were part of the AFF for a so long time...
A.S.- I heard the whisperings and murmurings of many that felt the same way I did: that Robert had lost his focus on his many clones. We wanted to get out from under that and created what you see today as the Dragons.
A.S.- A fairly close knit family, with common goals (and fairly good communication when the time needs.
M.- What are the most noticeable common goals the Dragons have?
A.S.- Gold or bust mentality, "Be the best you can".
M.- After the General Nova took over the direction of the Mecha Games... What is your opinion about the latest changes in the Circuit Fights?
A.S.- Any change in the Games that requires more participation is good. It seems as though the rewards aren't "good enough" to stay competitive as the time you have to spend to do them.
M.- Talking about the mechs we, as pilots, are used to drive… Which one is your favourite and why?
A.S.- Well, it has changed through the many years as more and more mechs have become available. I used to love my infernos back when I first started commanding my squad, and now they play a big part in my 70 ton formation. I liked the Torrents as well and still keeping in the hangar over 15 of them. Now, I think the Boreas is my favourite mech as it seems to be the most dependable that we are able to get in the 80s.
M.- I would ask now what features do you like from the Boreas... but the clear answer could be "all of them" *laughs*
What are your favoured capabilities on a mech?
A.S.- Damage multipliers and Crit Kill.
M.- Well, a bit dramatically concluded, I could say *laughs*
A.S.- And glorious carnage!
Entry & Interview with Scott Abbott (468961) by GJ (685605)
