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mOOnGLaDe - A concise history

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HaNdFisH
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Australia119 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-17 13:27:18
February 17 2011 09:17 GMT
#1
I am sure many of you are wondering who this “mOOnGLaDe” fellow is and why he got code A seeding.

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The man himself (Source: Liquipedia)

The story begins when Andrew Pender was just a boy, growing up in the Australian outback. As I am sure everyone knows; Australia is full of dangerous animals. Boxing Kangaroos, dingos, giant poisonous spiders and snakes, crocodiles and even the dreaded drop bear are all common and a constant threat.

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The dreaded drop bear (Source: Wikimedia commons)

Growing up in this environment one has to learn to survive. Which Andrew did, but not only did he survive, the thrived. When most kids were struggling to escape drop bear attacks he was taking them head on and beating them. As he grew older he was able to tame many of the wild animals and form his own personal army of sorts, taking over his local area. This wasn’t enough for Andrew however, he needed more, so he put his skills towards a far more difficult and dangerous goal, commanding the Zerg swarm. During the Brood Wars he became a notable commander, given the rating of “B-“ by the Overmind.

During this time he was scouted by Blizzard entertainment, they needed a strong warrior to star in their upcoming game “Warcraft 3” and Andrew fit the bill perfectly. However as he grew up in the outback he was far too strong to just let loose on a hapless bunch of orcs and humans waving various axes and swords around. They needed to handicap him somehow. Their first solution was to blindfold him; surely if he can’t see then they must have a chance against him.

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Andrew with some makeup and his blindfold (Source: Battle.net)

How wrong they were, even with this handicap he was far too strong for even the mightiest army of warriors they could throw at him. As a further handicap they gave him weapons that were bent backwards so he couldn’t attack properly and gave him the condition that if anyone was to draw blood from him, even the tiniest scratch, he must commit Seppuku on the spot. This was still not quite enough to stop him, just due to his raw power, but was considered good enough.

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Andrew with backwards bent weapon (Source: Battle.net)

During his years starring in Warcraft 3 he attracted many fans, including The Killers, who wrote a song about him.



Eventually he tired of his stardom and wished to return to the old days, back when he was in charge. A return to battle was inevitable, at the head of the new and improved Zerg army 2.0 (now with explosive zerglings!) he quickly returned to his old state as a near unstoppable force. This was not enough however; he needed more, he needed to take on the world.

Alas, before he was ready, tragedy struck. I am sure many of you heard about the tragic floods that occurred in Andrew’s home-state of Queensland. What you don’t know is the real cause behind them. Along with the many other dangerous animals in Australia, there is also a rare strain of mosquito that arises from time to time, the Vampire mosquito. As the name implies, a bite from this insect will turn the victim into a fully fledged Vampire. A wave of these mosquitos went through Queensland, turning several people into powerful creatures of the night. Andrew was one of the victims. Many of the new Vampires raged at their sudden inability to go outside during the day to wrestle crocodiles while drinking beer around a barbeque. Their combined power greatly disturbed the local weather and caused the floods to occur.

Andrew on the other hand used this to his advantage, now as a creature of the night; he channelled all of his new found dark power into the command of the Zerg swarm. With this increase in power he was now ready to take everything he wanted, ready to challenge the whole world.

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Andrew Pender: THE DARK PRINCE RETURNS

He is ready, are you?

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(Credit: JacziE)


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Paz
Profile Joined April 2010
Australia147 Posts
February 17 2011 09:21 GMT
#2
Possibly the most accurate description of the Australian RTS scene I have ever seen.
Zlasher
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States9129 Posts
February 17 2011 09:42 GMT
#3
Moonglade defines a baller, if there were one more asian server invitational, he deserves it, and I do think he is one of the top 3 foreign zergs in the world. Can't wait to see him play.
Follow me: www.twitter.com/zlasher
Nephrite
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia202 Posts
February 17 2011 09:44 GMT
#4
On February 17 2011 18:21 Paz wrote:
Possibly the most accurate description of the Australian RTS scene I have ever seen.


I would agree, but there is no mention of Vegimite
T: MVP, Polt, MKP, Boxer... P: Hero, MC, Inca , VINES... Z: Coca, DRG, Zenio, Leenock
crc
Profile Joined October 2009
Australia256 Posts
February 17 2011 09:46 GMT
#5
go moonglade!

i really want to see him do well. damn it, feb 25 feels sooo far away...
HaNdFisH
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Australia119 Posts
February 17 2011 09:55 GMT
#6
On February 17 2011 18:44 Essendon7 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 17 2011 18:21 Paz wrote:
Possibly the most accurate description of the Australian RTS scene I have ever seen.


I would agree, but there is no mention of Vegimite


Vegemite is one of the secret defenses against the drop bear
FataLe
Profile Joined November 2010
New Zealand4492 Posts
February 17 2011 09:58 GMT
#7
Guy looks badass in the pic.
hi. big fan.
lungo
Profile Joined October 2005
Denmark276 Posts
February 17 2011 10:22 GMT
#8
i allways hope the best for all foreigners!

make us proud! make legionaire proud!
as Arnold said: you have been erased! but dont worry!
Mithhaike
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Singapore2759 Posts
February 17 2011 10:32 GMT
#9
Moonglade man i am a supporter of you! DO YOUR BEST and im sure you will get to Code S this season!
Mew Mew Pew Pew
Zim23
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1681 Posts
February 17 2011 10:37 GMT
#10
This is a very handy guide. I feel like I'm now very educated on Moonglade and his history.
Do an arranged marriage if she's not completely minging, and don't worry about dancing, get a go-kart, cheers.
vinn
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Australia112 Posts
February 17 2011 10:37 GMT
#11
Ohhh that song is about him? I never knew.
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Also, how is his hair so good?!! In every picture!!
.___.
Fumi
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
529 Posts
February 17 2011 11:01 GMT
#12
On February 17 2011 18:42 ZlaSHeR wrote:
Moonglade defines a baller, if there were one more asian server invitational, he deserves it, and I do think he is one of the top 3 foreign zergs in the world. Can't wait to see him play.

My thoughts exactly. Plus, he has good taste in colors. And friends.

Will be cheering for you, Glade. Do your best and get into Code S!
Flash, Stats, Reach, Tossgirl <> Boxer, Nestea, MC, Foxer fangirl | http://osu.ppy.sh/u/181432
Suc
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Australia1569 Posts
February 17 2011 11:46 GMT
#13
I really enjoyed that, but come on, the backwards bent weapon bit was a perfect boomerang joke waiting to happen!
HaNdFisH
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Australia119 Posts
February 17 2011 11:50 GMT
#14
On February 17 2011 20:46 Suc wrote:
I really enjoyed that, but come on, the backwards bent weapon bit was a perfect boomerang joke waiting to happen!


damn I didn't even think of that, would have been good
Suc
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Australia1569 Posts
February 17 2011 11:50 GMT
#15
On February 17 2011 20:50 HaNdFisH wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 17 2011 20:46 Suc wrote:
I really enjoyed that, but come on, the backwards bent weapon bit was a perfect boomerang joke waiting to happen!


damn I didn't even think of that, would have been good

It's not too late :D
whaty0uwant
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
New Zealand346 Posts
February 17 2011 12:11 GMT
#16
He's godly
kellymilkies
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Singapore1393 Posts
February 17 2011 12:52 GMT
#17
Best blog ever.
Be the change you wish to see in the world ^-^V //
Kiante
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Australia7069 Posts
February 17 2011 13:07 GMT
#18
gg well played. Moonglade fighting!
australia fighting!
but seriously i agree with others, no vegemite???????
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oOrs
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia5 Posts
February 17 2011 13:34 GMT
#19
LOL such a good write-up, gj!
SushilS
Profile Joined November 2010
2115 Posts
February 17 2011 15:27 GMT
#20
Hahahaha! excellent!! Get onto the IA team with Hoju I suggest....
5/5!
iceiceice: I’m going to make this short; I am the one true tinker player.
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