The Rough Riders - Oklahoma State HvZ

We shan't falter in our holy endeavor to cleanse this world of the zombie scourge and the rebel menaces who's assaults take countless lives on both sides.

Peace through strength. Strength through unity.

The rebellion will be crushed.

Stills from our video shoot!

Now Recruiting All Classes!

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Meet the Leadership!

Platoon Leader: Colin "The Commandant" Price
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Game Number: 6
Favorite Weapon: His Stampede ECS a.k.a. "The Curb Stomper"
Favorite Human Moment: Getting a call one day that a buddy had five zombies in his class and needed extraction, then calling up the rest of the squad and rolling out as a strike team
Favorite Zombie Moment: Coordinating a massive horde strike on a group of humans that had been trolling small groups of zombies on library lawn

Having served as a moderator in the past, Colin has shown dedication to not only the game but to his fellow Riders. He keeps morale high with music and helps alleviate tension and paranoia in whatever way possible, if only for a moment. A multi-year veteran, his skills in survival and tactics and his knowledge of gameplay help get himself, and more importantly his team, to the end-game.

Action shots from the last game, photo cred to Ivette Flores

Meet the Leadership!

Platoon Leader: McKinley "Slayer of the Lifeless" Humble
Hometown: Kailua, HI
Game Number: 5
Favorite Weapon: Retaliator
Favorite Human Moment: Surviving getting pinned down at Engineering North, being outnumbered 18 to 7
Favorite Zombie Moment: Getting a double tag using a shield, including taking out former platoon leader Chris G., who had a kryptonite perk (only tagged by removing flag from back)

McKinley is a former head admin with intense knowledge of the gameplay and tactical aspects of both sides. He comes into his new role after being a squad leader for the Rough Riders as well as leading his own squad in a previous game. In addition to his leadership skills, he also brings with him exemplary combat skills, tactical planning, survivability, and an unrivaled knowledge of the campus.

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Radio Traffic Officer: Kayla Parker
Hometown: Talala, OK
Game Number: 4
Favorite Weapon: Revonix 360
Favorite Human Moment: The random singings of the songs and the turning down for the what.
Favorite Zombie Moment: Hasn't been a zombie yet. Go get her.

Despite the fact that she doesn't go to OSU, Kayla has played her entire HvZ career here within our system and she understands how the game works and how we work with the human faction. Her ability to survive paired with her communication skills make her the perfect RTO.

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Edmond Tactical Leader: Rance Edwards
Hometown: Edmond, OK
Game number: 4
Favorite Weapon: Rapidstrike CS-18
Favorite Human Moment: The final stand at game 6 when the zombies gave us a big saucy charge. First time leading a fireteam and I managed to keep 5 of 7 alive by the end. "My mission is to keep all of you alive. I will not succeed. Not with all of you. But victory is certain."
Favorite Zombie Moment: I've never been a zombie until the very last 20 minutes of game 3. I walked to the zombie fort and the game ended. I speed walked so it would be intense.

Rance is a tactical leader with experience in most roles. As a rifleman, he held his line with ease. As a scout, he expertly cleared the path for the main body. His skills and understand of our system makes him perfect for his role as the E. Tac. Leader. They will be our reinforcements who travel from Edmond to play.

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Squad Leader: Kyle Risser
Hometown, Orange, CA
Game Number: 4
Favorite Weapon: Revonix 360
Favorite Human Moment: Getting left behind enemy lines and removing 10 zombies from the fight as I made my way back.
Favorite Zombie Moment: participating in massive human decimating rushes

Kyle is a quick striking force to be reckoned with. He possesses all the traits you'd need for any squad position: smart, fast, accurate, and confident. He can run a corner clearing point and hunker down and hold line with ease. He also exemplifies leadership by example with professionalism and confidence.

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Squad Leader: Kristjen Benedict
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Game Number: 7
Favorite Weapon: Alpha Trooper
Favorite Human Moment: Being one of the last 5 survivors in the most recent game
Favorite Zombie Moment: Hunting as an OZ

Kristjen is an HvZ veteran with much experience playing both sides. His deep knowledge of the game and the tactics involved allows him to outsmart and outplay his opponent. He also demonstrates excellent leadership abilities as well as phenomenal survival skills.

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Scout Team Leader: Paul Kirchler a.k.a. "Nugget"
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Game Number: 5
Favorite Weapon: Rampage
Favorite Human Moment: The Standoff at the Pyramid where the remaining 20 or so humans managed to blockade themselves around the pyramid in front of Engineering South with over 100 zombies charging in for kills. The final result was a forced stalemate (someone got hurt).
Favorite Zombie Moment: Hunting with Chris G. where we both hid in the bushes by Edmond Low, trying to bait humans with a couple of darts the laid in front of us. We managed, or Chris managed, to tag at least two humans.

Nugget displayed his skill many times during the last game, running point of the scout team on many occasions. He shows the complete understanding of his position and demonstrates near flawless ex*****on of the tactics required to be a scout.

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Rifleman Team Leader: Julie Houser
Hometown: Alex, OK
Game Number: 3
Favorite Weapon: Blowgun
Favorite Human Moment: Watching the zombies' confusion when the blowgunners rain of hell came upon them
Favorite Zombie Moment: Taking the human band from the revived zombie who tagged her

Julie showed tremendous leadership during the planning phase of the previous game and displayed excellent marksmanship with her blowgun. She functioned efficiently and smoothly within her squad role and proved herself more than capable by herself and with the squad.