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Agents of G.U.A.R.D. or W.A.R.D.?
« on: August 15, 2021, 03:13:16 PM »
If we were making a Dresdenverse equivalent to Marvel's S.H.I.E.L.D., what would we name it?

Global Unified Alliance for Reality's Defense
or
World Alliance for Reality's Defense

Or is there a better acronym?

G.U.A.R.D. agents could be called Guardians.
W.A.R.D. agents could be called Wardens.

The latter might be too well known amongst the magical community to be trusted.

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Re: Agents of G.U.A.R.D. or W.A.R.D.?
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2021, 04:57:59 PM »
M.O.B., the Mortal Oddities Bureau.  Staffed by the mobsters.  ;D
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Re: Agents of G.U.A.R.D. or W.A.R.D.?
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2021, 09:33:42 PM »
Well given all the C names:

Coalition Obfuscating and Unseeing Random Threats, COURT

Cabal Obfuscating and Utilizing Nameless Critters Including Lawyers, COUNCIL

(seriously, the bar ain't high given Marvel's standards, poked fun at in Agents of SHIELD)

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Re: Agents of G.U.A.R.D. or W.A.R.D.?
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2021, 10:15:31 PM »
M.O.B., the Mortal Oddities Bureau.  Staffed by the mobsters.  ;D
More like Moral Obfuscation Business if Marcone is involved.
Well given all the C names:

Coalition Obfuscating and Unseeing Random Threats, COURT

Cabal Obfuscating and Utilizing Nameless Critters Including Lawyers, COUNCIL

(seriously, the bar ain't high given Marvel's standards, poked fun at in Agents of SHIELD)
But would they really want ties to those the came before? Or would they want a fresh start?

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Re: Agents of G.U.A.R.D. or W.A.R.D.?
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2021, 06:31:53 AM »
If you want mortals to protect themselves from the supernatural, you've got to get

P.I.T.C.H.F.O.R.K.
Paranormal Intelligence Tactical Combat Headquarters For Observation and Reality Keeping

The supernatural community has to watch out for those forkers.  ;D
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Re: Agents of G.U.A.R.D. or W.A.R.D.?
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2021, 02:56:18 PM »
If you want mortals to protect themselves from the supernatural, you've got to get

P.I.T.C.H.F.O.R.K.
Paranormal Intelligence Tactical Combat Headquarters For Observation and Reality Keeping

The supernatural community has to watch out for those forkers.  ;D
This should definitely be a thing.  ;D

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Re: Agents of G.U.A.R.D. or W.A.R.D.?
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2021, 04:24:41 AM »
Danger Response - Earth Strategic Defense Emergency Network

DRESDEN

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Re: Agents of G.U.A.R.D. or W.A.R.D.?
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2021, 04:16:47 PM »
Danger Response - Earth Strategic Defense Emergency Network

DRESDEN
I don't know why but that makes me think of a lawyer commercial...

"If you have a paranormal emergency, don't try to resolve it on your own. Call the experts at DRESDEN. That's 1-800-373-7336. (Speed voice disclaimer: No love potions, endless purses, parties, or other entertainment) Again, that's 1-800-373-7336. They're in the book."