CODENAME: Thunder VI
 August 8-9th 2009

Realms of Ruin, Custer Park Illinois
(One hour Southwest of Chicago)

The Thunder returns...

After escaping the noose of US forces once again, Drug Lord Hector Chiro has faced a new enemy, his own Cartel. Jorge Juarez, a longtime henchmen for the Chiro Cartel has quietly been sowing the seeds of dissent into the Cartel, recruiting current and former members  for an ambitious undertaking, the assassination of Hector Chiro and the subsequent hostile take over of his empire.

Jorge (pronounced Hor-hey) and his crew carried out their assassination plot against Chiro almost successfully, but were thwarted by Chiros luck and determination. Although they succeeded in severely wounding him, Chiro managed to escape death once again and faded into the Colombian Jungles were he began his recouperation and plotting to regain his control over Colombia once again.

Meanwhile the Juarez Cartel quickly gained control of vast portions of Chiros army and cocoa fields as most of the loyalties remained to the mighty dollar.  They also began receiving CIA funding and help, taking what they could, know at some point they will betray the CIA and their agreements...

Since the Chiro Cartel has faded, the U.S. has focused on strengthening the Colombian Military and Police forces, to deal with the local drug war themselves . The US, under a new Administration and dealing with more pressing issues in other theaters began to withdraw its forces, handing over local authority to the DEA and CIA operatives. The CIA began recruiting "Advisors" to help the Juarez Cartel end Chiros reign of terror. The Pentagon wanting revenge has also covertly moved some specialized units to Colombia as well.

    Hector Chiro has once again returned to Colombia determined to outlast  US resolve and take out the Juarez Cartel. With the help of former members, militant radicals, a series of terror attacks, and kidnappings, Chiro and his surviving commanders have managed to gain a foothold in Colombia and reclaim some of their former cocoa farms and factories for drug production.

    Mission objectives are to capture or eliminate Hector Chiro and his allies, once and for all…

 

This Two-Day event features:
            Multiple scenarios-
                  Special missions-
                     Armored assault vehicles-
                         New Props-
                            Pyrotechnics-
                                Smoke grenades-
                                    Special weapons-
                                          Night play-
                                              Free camping-
                                                   Concessions-
                                                        A dealers area filled with Airsoft products-
                                                             Prize give-aways
                                                                    And more!

 

Event Enlistment

Enlist with Juarez/US Advisor forces to defeat the Chiro Cartel,
or join the Drug lord Hector Chiro in his pursuit of extravagance and greed
at the Midwest’s premier Airsoft event, CODENAME: Thunder VI.

*Chiro Cartel spots are limited to Veteran Chiro Cartel Players and the number of available slots are limited, so sign up soon!



ENLISTMENT FEES

TWO Day Enlistment:
                  Recon Registration before June 1st:  $70 per player(11:59pm 5-31-09 CST)
Early Registration before July 1st:  $75 per player(11:59pm 6-30-09 CST)
Pre-Registration Deadline up to August 1st:  $85 per player (11:59pm 7-31-09 CST)
August 1st or later:  $95 per player
 

Register with Paypal below
You DO NOT need a Paypal Account.
(Look on the lower Left of the next screen after you hit the Buy Now Button)
 

ONLINE ENLISTMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED. YOU MAY REGISTER AT THE EVENT FOR $95/PLAYER FOR TWO-DAY ENLISTMENT OR $50/PLAYER FOR ONE DAY ENLISTMENT. CASH AND CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED.


ONE Day Enlistment:
Play for Saturday or Sunday for only $50!
 *One day admission on Saturday includes the night play session. One day admission does not include raffle tickets for the prize raffles.

  ONLINE ENLISTMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED. YOU MAY REGISTER AT THE EVENT FOR $95/PLAYER FOR TWO-DAY ENLISTMENT OR $50/PLAYER FOR ONE DAY ENLISTMENT. CASH AND CREDIT CARD ACCEPTED.

If you are having issues with Paypal, you can pay with a credit / debit HERE
 

We are offering a traveler's discount for teams / players that travel 300+ miles of $10 off per player!
(Proof of address required, ID/mail with mapquest print out of mileage)

International Players living outside of North America receive FREE Admission with passport

 *First 100 players to register will receive a
FREE limited edition surprise!*

Refunds are only available up to July 18th. No Exceptions.

 

CODENAME: Thunder is returning to Realms of Ruin, near Wilmington, Illinois an hour drive from downtown Chicago. Realms of Ruin hosted CODENAME: Thunder One with great success, and players loved the creek, forts, fields and the easy camping. Since CTI, Realms has developed other areas of their field, adding new structures, forts and other amenities and we will be playing on the entire field. Realms offers great varying terrain, ravines, ponds and has an intricate trail system that means the armored vehicles will have more maneuverability and impact.

Always learning from past experiences, SLE is in the middle of updating the way Thunder is played, adding some new elements never before seen at Airsoft events including Airstrikes and artillery. We'll also be tweaking some of the game rules for more fun and action. Let us know if you have any suggestions, comments or ideas.

We think you'll dig the changes and that this will be the best
CODENAME: Thunder yet.


Check out
www.RealmsofRuin.com
For pics, address and more
 

Event Forums / Message Boards

The official CODENAME: Thunder VI Event Forums can be found at:
 www.IllinoisAirsoft.com

Talk about the upcoming event, ask questions in the public forums or talk to teammates, set strategy in the Private Juarez / Chiro forums.
(Must be registered for both the event and www.IllinoisAirsoft.com
to access the Private Team Forums)

 

Sponsors:






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Event Restrictions & Requirements

Safety Requirements:

FPS Limits
400fps with .20gram BBs
350fps with .25gram BBs

Sniper Class Weapons are 550fps with .20gram BBs

Eye Protection:
Over 18: Full-Seal ANZI-rated goggle with secure straps
*Full Face Protection RECOMMENDED
Event staff will determine goggle usability / ANZI rating
 
 Barrel-Blocking Device Required

Under 18yo MUST wear FULL Face Paintball Mask System

 

Uniform *Requirements:

Juarez Cartel / US Advisors
Woodland
ACU
Digital / Marpat / Multicam
Realtree
British (Green Style)
Flecktarn


Chiro Cartel
*Anything Goes- with the exception of the U.S. uniforms above
(Colombian and Mercenary styles encouraged for film purposes)
Black
Desert (Any)
Tan
OD
Urban

*Chiro Cartel will be allowed to wear pants from the U.S. selection, but their BDU top must be something different, ie. civilian, or Colombian and South American-style.
*Players not meeting their teams uniform requirements will not be allowed on the field of play or will be switched to the side their uniform category fits.
*Players caught on the field without the proper uniform will have their army penalized 25pts per infraction.
*If you plan on going down to a t-shirt, it must meet your armies uniform requirements.

 


 Magazine / Ammo Rules and Restrictions:

Infantry:
*Each player is allowed One (1) high capacity magazine NOT exceeding 600 rounds on the playing field.

*Players may carry as many mid and/or low capacity magazines (non-winding) as you wish to carry.

*Magazines can be reloaded in the field, at team HQ or at the staging area. ON FIELD RELOADING AMMO MUST BE IN A "LOADER JAR" (JAR WITH LOADING SPIGOT) OR THUMB ACTIVATED SPEED LOADER ONLY. NO LOOSE / BAGGED AMMO ON THE FIELD.


SAW / LMGs:
*Only one SAW or LMG will be allowed per squad (Approx 10 people)
 SAWs or LMG must be replicas of real world SAWs or LMGs
     (M60, M240, M249, RPK, RPD, etc.)

*No box, drum, or c-mags will be allowed on any AEG except those types of guns that are designated as either a SAW or LMG
    (Ak47, G36, M4s, and G3 etc AEG's will not qualify as LMG's)
   Final decision on what qualifies as an LMG will be left up to event staff.

*A maximum of two(2) box/drum/c-mag's or 5000 rounds of ammunition is allowed per SAW/LMG

*Magazines can be reloaded in the field, at team HQ or at the staging area. ON FIELD RELOADING AMMO MUST BE IN A "LOADER JAR" (JAR WITH LOADING SPIGOT) OR THUMB ACTIVATED SPEED LOADER ONLY. NO LOOSE / BAGGED AMMO ON THE FIELD.

**Referees will perform spot checks on players to ensure the mag restrictions are followed. Players caught breaking the restrictions will be ejected from play and their Army penalized 50 points per infraction**
 


Recommended Gear / Equipment:
All players are recommended to have the following:

Watch or other time-keeping device- (10:30 objective. What time is it?)
Adequate water supply- Canteens / Camel Back
Radio- for team communications
Compass or GPS- for orienteering
Flashlight(s)
Good footwear / boots
First Aid Kit- just in case...
Car-battery adaptable battery charger for AEG batteries
 

AGE REQUIREMENTS

All players must be thirteen years old or older to participate and be able to prove it via a photo id.

Players under eighteen years old are required to have a Summit Lake Entertainment AND Realms of RUIN Insurance Waiver signed, and notorized by their parent or legal guardian. NO EXCEPTIONS. If your parents are dropping you off at the playing field, a notory public will be on-site to notorize your waiver forms free of charge.

SLE General Waiver    

Realms of Ruin Under 18 Waiver

Realms of Ruin General Waiver

 

So far Players / Teams have signed up from:

Illinois

 

 

Event Schedule:

Friday August 8th:
Player campsite selection & Set-up
 Geo-Caching events & other shenanigans

Saturday August 8th:

7am -9am Registration / Sign-in / Chrono
(If you aren't signed in and your guns chronoed by 9:30am you WILL miss the first part of the game)
Expect some lines for sign-in and chrono. BE EARLY

9:30 to 10:00am Team / Commanders Meeting
10:15-10:45 Mandatory Safety Briefing
10:45 to 11:25 Commanders Lead Armies to their HQs
11:30am to 6pm  GAME ON!!
6pm to 9pm Dinner Break
9pm-1am Night OPs
 

Sunday August 9th:

8am to 9am Registration / Sign-in / Chrono
New Players- If you aren't signed in and your guns chronoed by 9am you WILL miss the first part of the game.
 Expect some lines for sign-in and chrono. BE EARLY

9:00 to 9:30am Team / Commanders Meeting
9:45-10:15 Mandatory Safety Briefing
(For new players)
10:15 to 10:40 Commanders Lead Armies to their HQs
10:45am to 1:45pm  GAME ON!!
1:45pm Head to Staging area / Gear up for Final Battle
2:15 to 3pm Final Battle
3:45pm+ Awards Ceremony / Prize Giveaway

7pm After Event Party
(Details TBA)

 

 

Directions:
 

 

 

From Downtown & North Suburbs -
Interstate 55 south to Braidwood Exit (IL 129) / south to IL 113 / Left on IL 113 to Custer Park / Turn right onto Gray Road at Realms Of Ruin Sign / Turn left onto Bauer Road (1.7 miles) / Park entrance is located on the right (2 miles)

From Bloomington & South -
Interstate 55 north to Braidwood Exit (IL 113) / IL 113 south to Custer Park / Turn right onto Gray Road at Realms Of Ruin Sign / Turn left onto Bauer Road (1.7 miles) / Park entrance is located on the right (2 miles)

 


 

From South Suburbs -
Interstate 57 south to Peotone Exit (Wilmington-Peotone Rd) / Turn right onto Wilmington-Peotone Rd heading west to IL 53 / Left on IL 53 south to Wilmington / Turn left on West River Road (before Shell station) / Turn left onto IL 113 heading south to Custer Park / Turn right onto Gray Road at Realms Of Ruin Sign / Turn left onto Bauer Road (1.7 miles) / Park entrance is located on the right (2 miles)

 

From Kankakee & South -
Interstate 57 north to IL 17 Exit (Court St) / west to IL 113 / Right on IL 113 heading north to Bauer Rd (located 1/4 mile past Will-Kankakee County line on the left) / Turn left onto Bauer Road / Park entrance is located on the left (3 miles)

 

 

 

From Southwest Suburbs & Indiana -

Interstate 80 west to IL 53 Exit (Chicago St) / Head south on IL 53 to Wilmington / Turn left on West River Road (before Shell station) / Turn left onto IL 113 heading south to Custer Park / Turn right onto Gray Road at Realms Of Ruin Sign / Turn left onto Bauer Road (1.7 miles) / Park entrance is located on the right (2 miles)

Address:
 Realms of Ruin
19733 Bauer Rd.
Custer Park, IL 60481


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