CODENAME: Thunder III 8-12/13th Chicago

[AggressiveSportsJoliet]

CODENAME: Thunder III
-Return of Chiro-
The Midwests Premier
Airsoft event
August 12-13th, .06
Just outside of Chicago

-INtel-
After narrowly escaping the noose of U.S. forces, Drug lord Hector Chiro went into hiding to lay low and resurrect his once mighty empire. Meanwhile the U.S. attempted to stabilize the region, but encountered stiff resistance and corruption on all levels. The American public tired of countless body bags returning home and forced the Pentagon to withdraw the majority of its forces. Along with DEA and CIA operatives, the U.S. left some garrison troops and Special Forces advisors to train the newly elected government’s armed forces.

After some time passed and his dealings with international arms dealers and militant organizations began to bear fruit, Hector Chiro is ready to once again to return as Colombia's premier Drug Cartel leader. With a series of car bombings, well-planned surprise attacks and help from the locals, Chiro and his surviving lieutenants have managed to gain a foothold in Colombia and reclaim their former cocoa farms and factories for production. The remaining U.S. forces and Colombian armed forces were overwhelmed through firepower and attacks from within.

Not wanting his term to go down in history under these circumstances the President of the United States has again sent in U.S. forces under a Coalition banner including British, Philippine, and Russian units to battle the scourge of the international drug trade. Mission parameters are to capture or eliminate Hector Chiro and his mercenaries, once and for all…


The two-day event features:
Multiple scenarios- special missions- two armored assault vehicles- props- pyrotechnics- smoke grenades- special weapons- night play- free camping- concessions- a dealers area filled with Airsoft products- prize give-aways and more!


Enlist with US/Coalition forces to defeat the Chiro Cartel, or join the Colombian Drug lord in their pursuit of extravagance and greed at the Midwest’s premier Airsoft event, CODENAME: Thunder III (http://www.codenamethunder.com).


Enlistment Fees:
Early Registration Special- Register before June 1st, .06 for $50 per player
Pre-Registration Deadline up to August 1st, .06 for $60 per player
After August 1st, .06- $75 per player

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


CT-III is your chance to be an action hero, as Summit Lake Entertainment will once again be filming this event for future video and DVD release!


**For more info, rules and registration procedures go to: www.CodenameThunder.com (http://www.codenamethunder.com) or www.SummitLakeFilms.com (http://www.summitlakefilms.com) or stay tuned to this website**

[Kerrik13]

I was able to go to the first one in 2004. I had a lot of fun and it was definitely worth going to. The date is really close to Op: Red Venom 2 though, which may deter some people from going. I will try to make both of these events and I may be able to bring a few with me.

[RTO]

must.. go... tempting.... work, will..... ahh, i can't go to both, now i have to choose which to go to

[AggressiveSportsJoliet]

PRESS RELEASE:

“CODENAME: THUNDER III”
TWO-DAY AIRSOFT EVENT
TO BE HELD AT CPX SPORTS

April 17th, 2006 – Chicago, Illinois- Summit Lake Entertainment, the premiere Airsoft event promoter and filmmaker in the Midwest, is proud to announce its “CODENAME: Thunder III” Airsoft event, scheduled for August 12-13th, 2006, “CODENAME: Thunder III” will be held at the CPX Sports Theme Park in Joliet, Illinois. This two-day event marks the first 2-day Airsoft event to be held at CPX Sports, and will no doubt capture national attention as Summit Lake Entertainment and CPX Sports join forces to create a phenomenal Airsoft experience.

“CODENAME: Thunder III” is an intense Airsoft event which will play-out over a two day period. The upcoming game will continue the original storyline of past “CODENAME: Thunder” events, which tells the tale of a U.S. incursion into Colombia to capture the infamous drug lord Hector Chiro, immortalized on video and DVD by Summit Lake Entertainment.

Hundreds of players will be divided into two armies and pitted against each other in a series of missions over the two-day event. Players will decide the outcome of the plot as they battle on the various CPX Sports fields, including Armageddon- a bombed-out city, Jungle of Doom a Mayan temple, and Bedlam an eerie, abandoned small town.

As before, the event will be filmed by Summit Lake Entertainment for future movie and DVD releases. Look at it as a “Reali-Drama” that centers on an Airsoft event unlike any other in the world.

“The Thunder series of events have become wildly popular, thanks to the success of our videos worldwide,” explains Justin Brown, president of Summit Lake Entertainment. “We wanted to hold T3 at a location that would add to the ambiance and excitement of both the event and the next video. As a
world-class facility, CPX Sports definitely fits that bill, and we know players will find it a fun and challenging area to battle in.”

Ray Dagnino, field owner of CPX Sports, commented, “Airsoft is a new, adventurous, high-energy game, and that is exactly what CPX Sports is all about. We are excited to work with Justin Brown and Summit Lake again, to bring a large-scale, quality Airsoft event to our park. Our themed fields will enhance the experience for the players, and hopefully they’ll return to play Airsoft here again in the future. Maybe at our Windy City Classic in October”

All specific event and registration information about “CODENAME: Thunder III” can also be found online at www.CodenameThunder.com (http://www.codenamethunder.com). For field location, directions and camping questions, check out www.CPXSports.com (http://www.cpxsports.com).

CPX Sports is a 143-acre, family-owned extreme sports park located in Joliet, IL, offering Airsoft, Paintball, Mountain Biking, and a 10,000 square foot skate park. For additional details, including park rates and
hours, please visit CPX Sports online at www.cpxsports.com or call 1-815-726-2800.

Based in the Chicago suburbs, Summit Lake Entertainment specializes in start-to-finish event production of remote location Airsoft and Paintball-related scenario events, as well as setting a higher standard of cutting-edge action sports videos featuring Freestyle BMX, skateboarding, Mountain Biking and Boarding, Paintball and Airsoft.

Past Summit Lake productions, some of which were previously held at CPX Sports have included such celebrities and athletes as William Shatner and Tony Hawk, and have been featured in several North American Film Festivals. Summit Lake Entertainment also produces short films and is always developing additional film projects. For additional details about Summit Lake Entertainment, please contact them at www.SummitLakeFilms.com (http://www.summitlakefilms.com).

[AggressiveSportsJoliet]

Online registration is now open at www.CodenameThunder.com (http://www.codenamethunder.com) or www.SummitLakeFilms.com (http://www.summitlakefilms.com/video.php)

We are also offering a traveling discount for teams/players that travel over 300 miles to the event of $10off per player!! (Proof of address required)

[Downslide]

OOO! I was really irked that my buddy in MD is getting married on the weekend of Red Venom. I think I will HAVE to check this one out!

[AggressiveSportsJoliet]

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There will be uniform requirements this year as follows:

U.S.
Woodland
ACU
Digital
Realtree
Tigerstripe
British

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

Cartel will be allowed to wear pants from the U.S. selection, but their BDU top must be something different.


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Some other things to consider about CT3:

2 Armored Vehicles (Possibly a third)
2 Motorcycles w/ sidecars and Machine guns
Night PLay will be in the town of Bedlam and Armageddon -the bombed out city- under real street lights and other ambient lighting.
Free Camping
Lockers
Real bathrooms
Asphalt Parking Lot
Concessions stand
Airsoft Dealers booths w/ AEGs GBBs, BBs, Batts etc.
Hotel discounts
Hooters Girls coming on Sat.
Post-event party Sunday night @ Hooters Joliet (Plan on traveling home
Monday!)
Casino within 5 miles
More cool stuff to come...

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The safety rules/requirements are on the CODENAME: Thunder website in the forums, a pdf will be available after our webguy wins a battle with our server.

[Roadkill]

Hooters GIRLS!!!! COunt Me in!!!!

In all seriousness I plan on attending. I think Mekong Delta will be throwing together a roster for this one. :)

[Ben]

Oh god I wish I could come..but alas ill be gone :cry:

[AggressiveSportsJoliet]

This just in....

The Illinois National Guard will be at CT3 and will be bringing two Humvees for sure and are working on a duece and a half truck as well. The vehicles will be on display AND used in one or more "convoy" scenarios during the event....
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[TomE]

Uh, in that pic it looks to be blind fire to me....

[element365]

It looks like that, but if you look more closely he's aiming to the side of the wall.

[seppuku]

Any Wisconsinites hitting this up? I'm not a fan of the "face coverage" rule, but overall it looks very promising.

[Ameoba Grande]

it looks like a fun time to me

[The_Jackal]

Hum....I may go to this...it looks like it will kick some ass

[Jun Wen]

A friend and I have registered and will arrive on Saturday. I'm hoping for cool weather so the full-face won't be a major issue. I think we'll be camping on site, but we haven't hashed out the details yet. If I can, I'll be bringing more from my group.

[Kerrik13]

Wolf Recon is taking about 8-10 guys with us to Thunder 3. we are showing up early Friday, camping, hanging out, and then hitting Saturday hard. We are going on the US side. If anyone wants to get together during the game, let me know. My staff sergeant, Rick, has been to Challenge Park Xtreme twice now. He is starting to get familiar with the terrain and fields.

Challenge Park Xtreme is also hosting airsoft games every last Sunday of the month. A few of us are probably going down on the 25th to check out the field. I think it's like... $25 for all day of playing or something like that. Rick went last month and about a 100 people showed.

[element365]

I'm definately going to this. It should be pretty awesome.

[Fish]

I think I will arrive late the first day and play the whole second with a chance at some of the night games.

[A-Ron]

I've actually been thinking a bit about this, Maybe I'll get one or two more E.M.R. guys out for it. But I do think that I will be doing this one.

[Derfleiger]

:D Should be good, im jw how many WIAA teams are showing up?

By wot i can see we have

MERT
Wolf Recon
TFD?

[Tank]

Well seeing as the WIAA is the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletics Association
and there are no school sponsored airsoft teams I'd say there will be ZERO WIAA teams there.

Now WAA (Wisconsin Airsoft Association) teams...That's another story.

[Derfleiger]

-.-" Sorry for the extra "I" there bud.

[Maple]

Actually, to be specific, none of the teams you listed are WAA teams. That would mean that they had to be WAA member teams.
So in all actuality, what WI teams are going? ;)

[AggressiveSportsJoliet]

New info:

A new XO (Second in Command) has been added to the U.S. side, ex-Marine Recon stud Neill “Gunny” Eckert. Gunny’s duties will include commanding the U.S. “Contractors” elements as well as assisting with overall US forces command…


The first one hundred registered players mark is quickly approaching. If you want to receive one of the limited edition prizes or be guaranteed the army of your choice register ASAP!

[AggressiveSportsJoliet]

Contrary to reports on other forums, Orange Tips are NOT required at CODENAME: Thunder III or any Summit Lake Entertainment events.

Game on...

[Kerrik13]

How many Wisconsinites are planning on going to Thunder 3?

So far Wolf Recon has 7 people registered and 4 or 5 more will be registering soon. We are all playing on the US side and wanted to know if other Wisconsin players wanted to play on the US side and get together during the game. We are setting up camp Friday afternoon and will be hanging out that night; everyone is welcome to come by our camp if they would like.

[Jun Wen]

I'll be there with one friend, at least. We haven't made the plans for the overnight stay yet.

Edit: We'll be on the US side.

[nemesis]

i may come up with a player or two like backdraft should be an interesting one

[Roadkill]

I am still planning on going. I beleive 3 or 4 of Mekong Delta will be attending as US,as for camping, I'd like to, but its up to the rest of the guys as well..

[AggressiveSportsJoliet]

*Pre-Registration deadline is quickly approaching, 11:59pm July 31st!

*One day Enlistments are now available on www.SummitLakeFilms.com or www.Codenamethunder.com A one day enlistment is $45 and doesn’t include the prize raffle.

* Two Intel videos are up on www.CodenameThunder.com on the CT3 Intel page-bottom. See what is happening for the event! A sexy Reporter interviews Chiro and slimey Agent Cash weighs in on whats in store…Enjoy…

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* Event Game rules are posted on the rules page of the website. No electric guns will be allowed on the field shooting over 400fps (Not even as Snipers) per CPX rules. No Exeptions. So make sure you’re under the limit. You can chrono your gun(s) for free at Aggressive Sports Joliet, just ask.

* The raffle prize package is getting sweeter thanks to new Sponsor www.WMIairsoft.com. Check out their new store and website. Prizes include 5 AEGs (TMs and G&G) and a plethora of other stuff…

*Under 18yo make sure you have BOTH the SLE and CPX waivers signed and NOTORIZED. If you don’t have them you won’t be allowed to play. Also the minimum age for this event is 13yo or older.

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*A private forums area has been set up on the thunder forums for Cartel and U.S. Forces. You must be registered for the event and the forum to browse and post. A squad listing will be updated on the armies in this private area. Check it out to see who is on your squad, let us know if they are any changes necessary.

*A new Intel brief will be sent out via email and on the private forums very shortly.

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*Available only at CODENAME: Thunder III= SLE will be selling a limited edition CODENAME: Thunder II “Special Edition” DVD. The DVD is 45 minutes and includes all of the Webisodes, with directors cut changes, bloopers and is presented in digital picture and sound.
See and hear the action on the “big” screen at home the way it was meant to be. Each DVD is individually numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity. This is a very limited release, so order yours yesterday!

So far teams and players have signed up from:
OSNAZ6- Missouri / Illinois
Fat Water- Minnesota
Wolf Recon- Wisconsin
MTASC- Michigan
Impact Enterprises- Illinois
Kansas City Airsoft Association
Kilo Unit- Illinois
River Rats- Missouri
Airborne Assault- Illinois
Paladin- Minnesota
Chicago Airsoft Association
Megaforce- Illinois
Handicap Recon- Illinois

This is the don’t miss event of the year!

[Roadkill]

Maybe I'm just a moron, but what time are we supposed to be there on Saturday morning?

[Cochesse]

I.C.E.
has just signed up 3 for the game.

[Kerrik13]

According to a post Justin made on the Code Name Thunder message boards, the pre-register headcount as of August 1st is 178 players!

[k9troop]

For those of you who foolishly signed up on the American side. Just know that this is one of the many surprises that The Cartel has in store for you...

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Not only are they lightweight and nimble, they don't have feet so you'll never hear them coming. Swap sides now and save your ankles from definate disaster... Muwhahaha

Soldado de' Perro

[Cochesse]

Can' wait BRING IT ON!!!!!

[Derfleiger]

wait...wtf!?

[k9troop]

wait...wtf!?

Si...Si...

The confusion has already set in and that's just from a mere picture of the Super Karate Plastic Death Squad.


Can' wait BRING IT ON!!!!!

My arsenal of anatomically correct plastimation warriors will indeed bring it Senor Cocheese. In fact, it's already been broughten!!!

Soldado De' Perro

[Cochesse]

Sweet cant wait to see what is in store for me and the rest of the Americans

[Tank]

Sweet cant wait to see what is in store for me and the rest of the Americans


Be carefull what you wish for gringo.

[k9troop]

Mi tanque del socio está correcto, pide y el ye recibirá


http://babelfish.altavista.com/tr

[Jun Wen]

My tank of the partner is correct, requests and ye will receive

[k9troop]

My tank of the partner is correct, requests and ye will receive

Sorta kinda... ;)

[Jun Wen]

Excellent game out there. Big congrats out to Wolf Recon for getting points when it mattered.

[Cochesse]

Oh wow such a GREAT game. Cant wait for next year. Congrats again Wolf you guys did great. it was fun running with you. Thanks to CPX sprots and Aggressive Sports Joliet for putting on such a great time. I know that ICE will be back next year. Thanks again all and oh yea AMERICA F**K YEA!!!!

[DKruse]

Great game guys... but it wasn't just us. All of the US team did an amazing job. In the end, it was all of us that made it possible for the US to secure a victory for the first time in CODENAME: Thunder history!!!! (Which is only three years obviously). Those that played on the cartel, great game, thanks for being our targets :) And those of you that didn't go... you missed out big, what a great time!

[demonmutiny]

Great game had tons of fun.....Go Zulu sqaud!!

[Beasthunter33]

Das Stimmt!!! I have to say the second day was way better then the second, and I still can't believe I won that thing, I honestly never win anything.