Populous: The Beginning

Silent Warriors unite strategy, mentorship, and relentless focus.

We are a tight-knit clan that helps players sharpen their skills, coordinate devastating plays, and grow the Populous community across the globe.

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About

Building a culture of quiet excellence

Silent Warriors began as a group of friends determined to master Populous: The Beginning. Today we are an international roster that balances fierce competition with mentorship and community-first values.

From seasoned veterans to new recruits, every member receives tailored support to level up their strategy and execution. We share tactics, run playbooks, and debrief each match so that no lesson is lost.

We host training sessions, organize events, and celebrate every win together. If you want to improve, collaborate, and fight alongside warriors who have your back, this is the place.

Silent Warriors clan crest — Clan crest celebrating more than a decade of coordinated battles.

2011 timeline

How Silent Warriors took shape

Highlights from the founding year and beyond...

May 2011

Clan founded by Arbrim

Arbrim launches Silent Warriors and rallies close friends, immediately sparking activity across match-making.

Early invites: BigBang, Royal_Pain, SamerFW, Barricade, Ano-pop, HydraHzz, Joaprg, Evolution, TheDarkAngle.
SW becomes the second most active clan by mid-May.

Late May 2011

TheDarkAngle steps up

With Arbrim offline for months, his cousin TheDarkAngle returns to shape the culture and raise the entry bar.

Focus on tight friendships and higher skill expectations.
Sentinel, Sharp, and ShamanBrian earn their warrior tags in this stretch.

Forum energy

Royal_Pain keeps spirits high

Royal_Pain anchors the forums, turning them into the busiest hub in Populous and keeping the family vibe alive.

Players feel at home thanks to daily chatter and support.
SemiShaman directs new talent toward SW: Remote, BomboClat, AwesomeDakini.

June 2011

Most active clan streak

Relentless scrims push SW to 515 clan points, the highest activity streak since December 2009.

During June SW kept being the most active Clan, the Members kept playing with each other, getting to know their Skill level and giving tips to improve. The best ones being Sentinel and Bigbang. In June the activity of the members made SW with 515 Clan points the Most active clan back to December 2009(18 months)

Members swap strategies and sharpen one another daily.
Sentinel and BigBang headline the roster's growth.

July 2011

Crisis and new leadership

Clan standards slip, prompting TheDarkAngle to add warnings for belittling and infighting.

BigBang receives a warning after clashes with Barricade; Sentinel leaves briefly before returning.
TheDarkAngle hands admin to Sentinel and Remote, who welcome Toruk_makto and Pancake.

September 2011

Sentinel explores DT

Hungry to improve even faster, Sentinel departs for DT while Remote steps away from the game.

BomboClat accepts the admin mantle to keep SW's heart beating.
He restores order and begins rebuilding daily activity from the ground up.

Autumn 2011

Return to form

BomboClat pulls BigBang back to co-direct the clan and reignite match-making momentum.

The duo boosts activity, fun, and cross-team scrims; veterans come back online.
Fresh blood arrives as BigBang streams in SoulTaker, Toni, and Rousfv.

Late 2011

Commitment wins trust

Hope proves loyalty over two weeks to rejoin, while Saber earns a recruit spot despite skepticism.

BomboClat champions Saber's chance and backs him through the trial period.
Friends-first standards remain the gatekeeper for new Silent Warriors.

Winter 2011

Platform & media upgrades

Saber builds a modern website with integrated forums, giving recruits a polished home base.

SW compiles recordings and how-to guides shaping the top video library for leveling up.
The content pipeline helps members grow from decent to almost-pro faster than rivals.

Early 2012

Roster expansion

The clan doubles down on recruiting resilient talent while holding first place for months.

Rousfv, Dominant, Altair, Diablo, and King-Kong join; Sentinel returns briefly from DT.
SW leads the clan leagues four consecutive months amid the roster refresh.

Spring 2012

Leadership promotions

Impact makers rise in the ranks as the team formalizes a new admin structure.

Hope is promoted to admin for his steady community presence.
Dominant becomes second admin and recruitment lead to keep the pipeline strong.

Purpose & code

Why we exist and how we play

Silent Warriors began as a home for friends who wanted reliable, high-energy matches instead of lobby roulette. That spirit still guides how we recruit, scrim, and treat one another, even if today's queues run a little quieter.

Why we founded Silent Warriors

We wanted a clan that feels like home-where teammates are friends, games fire quickly, and every match is worth the time you put into the queue.

Active roster: We rally members to stay present so scrims and leagues keep moving, even when the wider scene slows down.
All skill levels: Veterans mentor rising talent so everyone levels up.
Rule-backed fun: We protect fair, exciting matches across every lobby.
Play together: Clanmates party up first to keep queues moving.
Chasing pros: We spar with strong clans to sharpen our edge.

Clan rules

Respect every Silent Warrior. This is a family. If you cannot treat each member as a friend, the clan is not for you. Immediate dismissal.
Queue with the clan first. Prioritize playing with teammates so no one sits idle in matchmaking. 2 warning points.
Stay active in the forum. It keeps bonds tight and helps new members settle in. 1 warning point.
Champion fair play. Maintain the reputation that makes top clans eager to scrim us. 2 warning points.
Keep disputes classy. Never drag clanmates or opponents into arguments. 1 warning point.
No Sessumnir Palace. Legacy rule-consider it retired but remembered. Warning, then removal if repeated.

Warning system & standards

Warnings protect our culture without forgetting that people learn. Repeating the same mistake increases the penalty by one warning point. Five total points ends membership.

Escalation: Violations stack; redemption comes from owning mistakes and correcting course.
Recruitment: Every applicant scrims under Arbrim's examination to prove skill and chemistry.
Relationships first: If tension exists with a current member, the recruit waits until trust is rebuilt.
Quality standard: We aim to make Populous more fun while pushing every warrior toward pro-level play.