We've been on the verge of experiencing quite a boom in our battalion's numbers, and I've found the simplest way to promote our community is via gearing up for as many events a year as possible. We have about 12 cosplay type events a year within California. With the cost of living out here as high as it is, we obviously can't afford to attend them all, so so far I've only been able to attend three of them per year thus far, aside from Halloween and/or costume house parties. During the past years, it was quite a lonely experience being the only Colonial Marine to be found at these events, but apparently, the few events I HAVE attended in gear, have left an impression on folks out here. I encountered a couple guys again this year, I met at last year's WonderCon, and one of them has recently joined our ranks. His friend is soon to follow, as well as others. We've all been communicating much with each other lately. We plan to eventually organize our own westcoast DragonCon equivalency out here at some point at one of California's existing events.
_________________ Corporal William "Deadfly" Ridder A08/TQ2.0.42141E1 U.S.S. Fremont 9th Battalion 31st Regiment USCM Monarchs
"Is this gonna be a stand up fight sir or another bug hunt?"
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