This question has been nagging at me for a little while, and I wasn't sure how to ask it until now, so I may as well be upfront and ask how does one go about starting a new ship, or joining one if it already exists?

I live in upstate New York. It's pretty barren, and I don't know anyone up here who's into Aliens. My boyfriend lives in Pennsylvania, which got me thinking about potentially starting a ship/battalion to encompass the NY-PA area, or NY-PA-NJ, etc. There's just the two of us, which is not enough for a ship if I'm remembering the requirements here correctly.

So I guess my questions are:
- Is there already a ship for the northeast area?
- Do I have to get a full costume together before being able to join?
- If there isn't a ship, how do I start one?
- How do I garner interest in my area for it?

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all the directions to starting a battalion are in the Charter. as of right now, there is no N-E battalion.

from the charter...

"Battalions will be formed when a geographical location has more than 5 active members or at the discretion of Colonial Administration. All Battalions must have a CO, XO. (See section 6 - administration for definitions and duties) Battalion officers shall be voted in or appointed by battalion members as they see fit. Each ship is required to attend 2 events per calendar year. "

and as far as membership

"3 - Membership requirements

The Aliens Legacy is an inclusive, equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory club. Membership is open to
1. persons 18 years or older
2.All members must register an account on the official webforum.
3.Members must apply for a serial number from the registrar of the Colonial Marines."

since we are also a prop club, owning a costume is not mandatory, but encouraged.

my suggestion would be what the folks in the south are doing, make a post on the forum and see who is in for forming a battalion. Once you got your region and members figured out, talk to USCM/ Colonial Admin for approval

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PFC Mike Rizzuto MVM
USS Blackhawk
3rd Batt 12th Regt