On June 19, 2003, as the double suns of Rubi-Ka were rising, six old-timers of AO, some there since the beta, climbed on the watch tower near West Athen, 195x191, and founded an organization called "Athen Paladins".
Their names were:
Chrisax
Cirrus3
Ironia*
Kosstoss
Lmnox
Weric
* (who couldn't be there and Trussel joined to help with the creation team)
More than 13 years later, not only are we still there but we have become the largest and probably most active organization in Anarchy Online.
This is not the success of a few or of one, this is the victory of many, all together, united in the same family.
United not only to be stronger all together but to be happier all together.
This means all of us, each and every.
This means you.
To all, thank you for the incredible work that made this possible !
But let's not forget that our success is an everyday work; that we must stay faithful to ourselves, and willing to always do more, for each and all of us.
Despite all the concerns with an old game, we must and we will keep on providing fun and activity to our family.
Remember out motto that was written when we were standing at the top of the watchtower...
Every day they embark on a new adventure, may the fates shine upon them"