Troop Interviews
This week marks the fifty-ninth official edition of “Troop Interviews”, where a team of interviewers (currently Cosmo, Royal, Reeeeee, Brenatto, and Yvng) ask two or more people questions. Interviews won’t have same questions; each interview’s purpose is to show originality and have its own unique highlights. Along with that, the questions asked give us a better understanding of each soldier and how different or similar everyone is in the community. There’s an exponential amount of soldiers here in the Rebel Penguin Federation, so it will be difficult to get to everyone who requests an interview. The Rebel Broadcast Team graciously appreciates the patience you all have and hope to see you guys in a post one day!
This week’s interviewees are Esh, Toadimation, and Ultipenguinj!
Esh
That’s right, this week’s edition of Troop Interviews is hosted by yours truly, Brenatto! Pretty cool, right? But this interview isn’t about me; first up, we have Esh, our 172nd Troop of the Week! Man, that number just keeps climbing and climbing. Let’s check out how Esh’s interview, conducted by Royal, went down!
Already getting hyped!
How does it feel to be Troop of the Week?
Royal’s first question to Esh is how she felt being Troop of the Week. Esh says it’s fantastic, albeit surprising to her. I think we all can agree that it’s well-deserved, though! Esh then hints at her future in RPF, which is awesome; it’s always nice to have people remain active after getting TOTW!
What are you looking forward to as Troop of the Week?
Royal’s next question concerns Esh’s goals as the current TOTW. Esh admits that she’s not too sure about what being TOTW entails, but she’s excited about the spicy pink color. That’s valid, for sure – it’s always fun to have that unique, special role, even if it’s just for the week!
What made you want to stay in RPF?
Royal then poses the question of why Esh stayed in RPF in the first place! Esh explains that she was going through a rough period in real life, but RPF was super supportive. A lot of people, including Royal herself, can certainly relate to that! RPF’s community is definitely one of (if not, the) best parts even if some of you can be clowns sometimes :angryeyes:.
What kind of event would you like to lead?
None of this sappy stuff in my house! Royal’s next question is what kind of event Esh would be interested in leading. She replies saying she’d love to do a fun costume event for the holiday season. The way she describes it, everyone would be super hyped, and I agree – it sounds like fun! Maybe we’ll see Esh leading events someday? :O
What are some of your hobbies?
Finally, Royal asks Esh about her hobbies. She listed off quite a few: reading, writing, photography, blogging, baking… a nice variety, if you ask me! Seems like Esh has a lot on her plate, and she still makes time for penguin games with RPF! You love to see it.
Any last words?
Esh finished off the interview by giving a heartfelt thanks to everyone, and she looks forward to seeing what else is in store for her in RPF! Hey, I thought I said no more sappy stuff! But on a real note, salutes out for Esh, one fantastic troop to have on-board. o7
Toadimation
Next up is Toadimation, one of the latest troops in the federation! Though only a Private First Class, I’m sure you, readers at home, have seen him around in chat! We had Yvng interview Toad, so let’s check it out.
Yvng hitting us with his classic emotes!
When did you join RPF?
Yvng’s first question to Toad is when he joined RPF! Toad replies that he joined on December 2nd. Only a few days and he’s already making a splash – I respect it!
How are you enjoying your time in RPF?
With one smooth segue, Yvng asks how Toad’s been enjoying RPF thus far. He replies that he’s really been having fun – he loves the events and talking to people! Definitely good to hear; like Yvng said, I hope he enjoys his time for many more months to come.
What has been your favorite event so far?
Next, Yvng asks Toad about his favorite event from the past few days. He says that it was the Christmas Chaos X battle against the Silver Empire! A good choice for sure; battles are definitely super exciting to participate in (especially when we win). Hopefully, our upcoming matchups will be able to top that as well!
What are some fun facts about you?
Yvng steps away from the RPF-related questions momentarily to pose a more personal one – what are some cool facts about Toad? Our interviewee responds saying that he’s quite the creative individual, with many of his talents being related to music and art in general. We have lots of talented people in RPF, and Toad is certainly no exception!
What goals/ranks do you hope to achieve in RPF?
For Yvng’s last question to Toad, he asks about his goals in RPF. Toad responds that honestly, he doesn’t have anything in particular in mind; he’s just here to have fun. A respectable approach for sure – with RPF, it’s good to just go with the flow. Enjoying yourself is the most important part!
Any last words?
While Toad doesn’t have anything else to add, he and Yvng thank each other for the interview! 🤝 I’ll thank both of them as well; it was a lovely exchange to see! I can’t wait to see how far Toad goes in RPF.
Ultipenguinj
Finally, we’re interviewing the one and only Ultipenguinj! For those unfamiliar, Ulti’s a former Rebel Commander as well as current Advisor, RPF and CPA Legend, and RF Admin. One stacked repertoire, if I do say so myself! An interview with him is bound to be interesting, so let’s see what he had to say to Cosmo‘s questions.
How are you?
Ah yes, the Cosmo Classic! Ulti states pretty directly that his sleep schedule’s out of wack and he’s hungry, so it’s just a regular day for him. He even turns the question back onto Cosmo, who responds that he’s also a bit tired. Hey, no Uno reverse cards! (also for legal reasons we’re not sponsored by subway)
How have armies changed since you rejoined last year?
Ulti rejoined in June 2019, and things have really changed since then. He tells Cosmo that armies are really thriving: there’s more than enough armies to fill out two Top Tens; there’s large-scale battles and even wars; and we’re reaching sizes unimaginable during the original Club Penguin era! Lots has changed from the days of RPF’s tentative interactions with only a handful of armies via Strike Force.
What was your greatest achievement in RPF?
Cosmo poses a big question – what was Ulti’s best accomplishment in RPF? He cites Operation: Boxed Up, an event from March of this year. There was a crazy amount of hype surrounding it, and we hit a record-breaking 178 max – enough for a main room and two lockout rooms! No matter how people try to discredit it, it was definitely the zenith (haha ulti please don’t moyda me) of the Corona boom. Fitting, as well – one box event for one box man!
Did you ever hope to reach your Hall of Fame role?
Next, Cosmo asks whether Ulti expected to reach his current title as RPF Legend. Ulti says that in truth, the current system is very different from the one he knew originally. Even having Hero on it was a surprise! It was a dream to eventually stand alongside keystone figures of RPF history, and to have it be reality is insane. Ulti also congratulates Cosmo on his own status as RPF Icon! Man, the level of clout these two possess is kind of intimidating, now that I think about it.
Do you play any sports?
Cosmo breaks away from all the Club Penguin-related questions to ask if Ulti plays any sports. He lists soccer, football, and basketball, each of which he has varying skill in. Cosmo mentions that he’s involved with soccer as well! Despite the… complications of this year, what with quarantine and all, it’s nonetheless cool to hear. Stay active, kids!
How did you discover RPF?
For our last question, Cosmo brings it back to where it all began. Ulti says that way back in June 2013, he started playing Club Penguin out of boredom and was actually recruited into the Nachos. Later, one Keane8 troopstole him into RPF, where he remained even after the Nachos-RPF war. Shortly after, Keane8 would retire and remain a mystery. I wonder what he’d think about his own recruit becoming so widely known in the CPA community and beyond! (🕯️ manifesting his return 🕯️)
Any last words?
To wrap up the interview, Ulti thanks Cosmo for a lovely interview and takes the opportunity to plug our main hub! For quick access, it’s in the #links channel of our server. As the man himself said, you can find a variety of servers for a myriad of interests outside of just Club Penguin! And, as Ulti said, fight the good fight. o7
And that concludes this week’s round of Troop Interviews! Definitely an interesting read, and doubly so to be hosting it. If you’ve made it this far, thanks for sticking around; I hope you enjoyed!
If you have any questions or you would like to be interviewed, contact:
Cosmo, Royal, Reeeeee, Brenatto, or Yvng!
Yvng Baller – Major General
Brenatto – Second in Command
