issue 5 - wednesday 13 august 2014

The daily newspaper for norjam 2014 ISSUE 5 wednesday augusT 13 2014

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Jamborees offer young people the opportunity to do something different and to develop and learn new skills. Many of you have taken that chance to join with friends old and new at Norfolk Broads Yacht Club, which is playing host to NORJAM 2014’s Sailing team.

With a wide open space and a variety of vessels to take to the waves, there is much to offer the intrepid sailors who venture as far as Wroxham.

As the Tudors reached for their buoyancy aids, amid excited chatter, they were divided into smaller groups and ferried out on to the water to the floating pontoon and awaiting boats.

With sun and wind it was perfect conditions for sailing, although a little challenging for the less experienced sailors. Some boats tipped out their occupants very early, resulting in large splashes and squeals from the water.

Participants found this one of the high points of the very popular zone. “When our boat went over I thought it was really funny” said Luke, 12, 1st Rural Roughton Mill.

Alongside the fun, you can learn a new skill and for some there was a steep learning curve; navigating with the wind and current which provided hilarious distractions.

“We were trying our very best to steer,” explained Arthur, 13, 2nd Wymondham Scouts.

His sailing companion, Jonah, 13, exclaimed “We had the Titanic experience!”

Others found they were in safe hands.

“The people in my boat knew what they were doing and kept telling me to sit on the side and lean out! It was really fun,” said Rosie, 12, from 2nd Wymondham Scouts.

As everyone came ashore at the end of the session it was clear that they had enjoyed their time on the water, although few had managed to stay completely dry.

“I didn’t mind falling in. We did pretty well – our steering skills were good,” laughed Emily, 16, from 1st Costessey Guides.

Fellow Guide Lauren summed up her experience. “I’m a professional boat tipper. Every time we went over, which was twice, we got it straight back up and got back in!” First time sailor Russell, 11, from 1st Rural Roughton Mill, Tudors Subcamp said “it was amazing. I’d like to do it again.”

Callum, 13, of 1st Rural Roughton Mill, spent the morning with his leader Macaw in the gigg, which takes a larger crew. “He loved every minute. He had a giggling fit halfway round.”

by Sarah Paget

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“What new experiences have you had at NorJAM 2014?”Muhammed, 13, Victorians, Misc Baldana Scouts

“The cold is a new experience for me – it’s never this cold in Egypt!”

Tilly, 10, Victorians, 11th Norwich Sea Scouts

“I’ve never done radio before. It was amazing though, I definitely want to do it again!”

Guy, 13, Victorians, 1st Batley Scouts

“Zorbing was new to me and it was great, it was so exciting because of all the running!”

olivia, 15, romans, 9th and 19th Kings lynn Guides

“Well, I’ve never done circus skills before, that was all new to me.”

lucy, 11, Tudors, 1st Gorleston Scouts

“I’ve never made this many friends in one go before!”

Alden, 14, romans, 6th rochford Scouts

“The ‘Mocktails’ are new! Flux is the best nightclub ever when it comes to those!”

owen, 15, romans, 1st Ashington Scouts

“Clay pigeon shooting was new to me! It was awesome, completely life-changing!”

Annabel , 10, romans, 9th and 19th Kings lynn

“This is my first Jamboree so it’s all new for me!”

orla, 8, Stoneage, 3rd Aylsham Guides

“I loved the water slide at Pleasurewood Hills because at the end you got soaked!”

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With hundreds of different activities on offer at NORJAM 2014, Pick ‘n’ Mix gives you the chance to experience as many as possible in just one day.

There is the opportunity to explore the Craft Barn, with activities ranging from making beaded key rings and badges to pyrography and wood turning.

You can also investigate the International Tent, with information displays about countries taking part in NORJAM 2014 and a range of activities from

by Jessica Lechmere around the world. You also have the

opportunity to discover the Charity Zone, which offers an insight into numerous different charities and what they do.

On top of all that, there is also the possibility to do an offsite activity, such as swimming.

“We’ve been in the Craft Barn most of the morning, there are so many things to keep you occupied!” exclaimed Max,13, from the Tudors Subcamp.

“It’s worked really well, and we can’t wait to go bowling later!” added Harry

and Danny, 11.Outside the International

Tent there is an obstacle course, with a difference.

One member of the team sits inside a Viking style long boat while the others carry them round. “It was great fun, and a really good way to develop our teamwork skills,” explained Jack, 14, who was carried around the course in the bamboo construction.

The Charity Zone has displays from many different charities, ranging from the Emergency Services to WAGGGS to Norfolk’s Blind Association.

“It was really good to discover new information about different charities.

Going around all the displays was fun and also thought provoking at the same time,” said Emily, 17.

“Pick ‘n’ Mix meant that I had a varied and exciting day, and it was so much fun having the opportunity to take part in so many different exciting activities,” she continued.

Every Subcamp gets the chance to participate in two days worth of Pick ‘n’ Mix, so you can take advantage of the opportunities that are on offer for you!

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The peace and tranquility of the surrounding countryside was quickly interrupted by the shouts of the kayakers, who were playing all sorts of games in the river at Hautbois and Eaton Vale Activity Centre “It was great,” says Corrie from the Tudors, “There were lots of action games, and some of us got soaked!”

Participants have been taking part in a range of water activities here at NORJAM 2014; there are many offsite venues where we are offering you the opportunity to have a splashing good time.

After a quick coach ride

happy birthday!Happy birthday to the following campers – if you see them today, don’t forget to sing!

Rachel Alden 16Lillias Parsons 12Chloe Bryne 14Aaria Pulijala 11Grace Waspe 16Morgan Steele 14Lily Frearson 3Claudia Paine 11Matthew Votta 14

Ruth WinterTirdsak SuvannarongNiamh CostelloTeresa JohnsRobert OwersNatasha GraystonStevie Gregory

And the little one said ‘roll over’!

by Beth Fyfe

At the movies

Tonight the cinema is running a 70’s gameshow from 6pm - 7.30pm, and is showing Grease at 7.45pm.

leaderchallenge

Calling all adults, this is a NORJAM Challenge just for you! For only £1 you can purchase an entry form from any Subcamp office, then complete the activities at your leisure throughout the week here at NORJAM 2014. This challenge will let you explore all the Subcamps and experience what each has on offer for the participants, giving you the chance to join in the fun! Proceeds will be divided between two local children’s charities; Nelson’s Journey and East Anglian Children’s Hospice, which will help improve the lives of young people in need. On completion of the Challenge, you will be awarded with a limited edition badge, which you can wear with pride!

participants are greeted by a host of instructors and split up into groups; some trying out kayaking, others canoeing, and some raft building.

Some people got far more soaked than others, when they capsized their kayaks. “I fell in first. It was absolutely freezing, and there were weeds that felt like snakes!” said Flynn, 11, Tudor Subcamp. But Flynn wasn’t the only one to end up in the water; “Falling in was quite fun” said Jack, 13. Zac, 13, agreed, and thought “it felt like forever when you went on your side about to fall in.”

Those raft building were apparently also at

risk of falling in; Andrew described his raft as “very unstable!” However,the rafts did manage to survive the session. Katie, was excited to have the chance to go raft building; “Rafting’s my thing, so I’m delighted! It was excellent.”

Those canoeing were perhaps having a more relaxing adventure, cruising around in pairs. Harry, 14, said “It was really fun!”

Despite the chaos and merriment, the lucky Tudors all earned their sea-legs within minutes, proving that NORJAM 2014’s water sports event well and truly made a splash!

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Leaders and staff are welcome to give the extensive range of crafts a go tonight in the Barn, from 7pm - 9pm.

A-levelsGood luck to those

collecting A Level results tomorrow. The Internet Cafe will be open from 8am for you to check results.



Though the skies were gloomy the Gods of Rock were certainly smiling down on the Main Stage on Monday night, as a motley crew known as Point To The Devil ambled on to face a hundreds strong crowd. Lead singer Dirk Steele opened the night by screaming “NORJAM, are you ready to rock!?” to rapturous applause and, as if sensing the night couldn’t get any more atmospheric,

the heavens opened. The lightning streaking across the sky provided the perfect backdrop to the giant devil leering from the stage, the thunder made the bass for the opening riffs of “Welcome To The Jungle” all the more epic, and all at once NORJAM 2014 had its very own music festival!

In their iconic leopard print leggings and cut-off denim the metal group roared to life, taking the huge crowd on a trip through the best music

in rock history. “Love In An Elevator” and “Pour Some Sugar On Me” had the adults in the audience going crazy, while classics like “Paradise City” had the whole crowd jumping, and balloons bounced over the crowd! Between songs the charismatic frontman was never short on banter, asking questions about the Jamboree, complimenting the audience on both their looks and their dancing, and calling (jokingly of course!) for a circle pit

during “You Give Love A Bad Name”.

Amy, 12, of 2nd West Thurrock St Clements Guides was new to the ways of Rock “n” Roll, but said “It’s been funky, I love it.” Kaylee, 11, agreed, saying “This has got me into rock; I might listen to more of it!”

After a fast paced second half in which the crowd screamed along to “Poision” and took over the choruses on “Here I Go Again”, the set wound down with

an intense but nostalgic rendition of “God Gave Rock and Roll”.

This featured three fantastic guitar solos and went on for 8 minutes; the band called it a night. The disappointment was tangible, so when the fantastic foursome relented and played the opening chord of “Livin’ On A Prayer” the crowd hit fever pitch. Everyone was jumping and singing, and the resulting applause could probably be heard in

Donnington Park – proving a fitting end to a gig deserving of the Rock “n” Roll Hall of Fame.

Drummer Razzle Lambrini summed it up nicely when he said “This gig was a surprise, but then again, all the best gigs are!” Dirk simply stated “Don’t let anyone tell you Hair Metal isn’t cool, it is!” and the crowd proved him right. The metal hands were well and truly up that night, and they were indeed, Pointing To The Devil!”

by Rhiannon Boden

Welcome to the Norjungle

If you have been tuning in to JAM FM you can’t have failed to notice that, scattered amongst the JAM FM presenters between the hours of 10am-12pm and 3pm-5pm there are a host of NORJAM 2014 participants gracing the radio. Both Scouts and Guides have the opportunity to brave the air waves and express their views’ on LUEY, that’s ‘Let Us Entertain You.’

“Everyone who wants a slot can book a 20 minute session at the Media Centre” explains Roger a JAM FM producer and

presenter. “They then get a

planning sheet that they can take away to prepare their show just like any radio presenter does.” Explaining further Roger continued “The planning sheet is an aid that has a topical question on, so the participants can take away and discuss with others.”

LUEY participants are asked to turn up 15 minutes before their slot so they can go through how the studio works as, for many, it’s the first time they have ever had access to a studio like JAM FM. Sarah was on hand to take the next batch of nervous

but excited radio presenters through the ropes. Professionally guiding them through the process Sarah explains how to position the microphone, along with some top presenting tips.

After the show is over, to say thank you LUEY’ers get an exclusive JAM FM NORJAM 2014 badge and bug. Participants can also listen back to their show the following day by visiting jamfm.org.uk

If you haven’t been lucky enough to listen to JAM FM yet there are several ways you can do so, online at jamfm.org.uk on air 107.2, or via the TuneIn app, just search Scout Radio.

by Bianca Cole

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Photo by Simon Cross



As the windy weather has finally begun to subside, 175th Bristol have finally been able to erect their tower! You may notice however, that there’s a rather special little guy perched on top! Bought as a city wide fundraiser for Bristol Children’s Hospital, Gromit is one of 80 throughout the city. The group paid £500 for their unique little man, and their members have

decorated him. He reaches a whopping 5.2m high, and the group had planned to put him up in their local church, but Gromit is far too tall! So he had to spend nearly three months on the church roof instead!

Many of the other ‘Gromits’ raised over £2million, and although 175th’s is worth a lot more than when they got him, they don’t plan to sell! “He’s ours to keep, he’s our mascot.” Can you spot him on the Middle Ages Subcamp?

by Steve Croxall and Hannah Brighton

Get Down From There Gromit!

Today The Norticle took time out to have a quick chat with Pirate Jenny about her role as part of the Entertainment Team here at NORJAM 2014.

Q: What has been your highlight so far at NORJAM 2014?A: The Opening Ceremony, the buzz from the crowd was electric and also the pre filming of part of the Opening Ceremony. It was really fun running around Norwich walking up to strangers and asking them to film us running at them in pirate costumes.

Q: What is still to come on the Main Stage?A: We have a Big Brass Band and an alternative musical interlude in the form of the YMCA but not as you know it. More from DJ Nev and of course the Closing Ceremony, which will be energetic but might also bring a tear to your eye.

Q: Can you reveal any details?A: No, it’s top secret!

Q: Funniest moment on stage?A: Thinking that I had chipped my tooth with the microphone during the cha cha slide.

Q: What memory will you be taking away from NORJAM 2014?A: Seeing a sea of people at the Opening Ceremony enjoying themselves. 6000 people all with the same goal, not just for NORJAM 2014, but in Scouting and Guiding.

Q: Top presenting tip for being on stage? A: Smile! And look like you are having fun and the crowd will join you.

Q: Where do you get your energy to get up on stage every day?A: The crowd, they are amazing! We do have a phrase back stage. ‘Barbie smiles everyone, Barbie

smiles.’ I’m a minister in real life so I’m used to talking to big crowds so that probably helps.

Q: What’s your next big adventure?A: I’m off to the World Scout Jamboree in Japan 2015. Either as a minister

or as part of the stage team. So if anyone loves badges and wants to help with the fundraising for Japan 2015 I’m selling some, if you want one, either find me out and about or pop into the craft barn.

Arreally Good Timeby Bianca Cole

We’ll be printing your best tweets and Facebook posts every day - we want to share your memories! Get in touch and tell us what you’re loving about NORJAM 2014!

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Was a little bit confused when I woke up to Christmas music this morning at @NORJAM2014 ... I’m just gonna roll with it xD

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@NORJAM2014 lovin it ... Gone Tudor on the hair!

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We have already seen the first of two jousting competitions on the Subcamp. Contingents taking part included: 1st Mattishall Scouts, 1st Stoke Climsland Scouts, Bob’s Dinosaurs Explorers, Sheringham & Beeston Regis Sea Scout Group, 1st Holt Scouts, Devon Scout & Explorer Contingent, 175th Bristol Totterdown Scouts, 6th Norwich Guides, 45th Norwich Scouts.

Today sees the second round of the competition, in which we will see who else are to compete in the final on Thursday with Bob’s Dinosaur Explorers and 1st Stoke Climsland Scouts.

Knights, Assemble

Banquet invitation

We invite all Knights, Squires, Peasants, Lords and Ladies of the Middle Ages to join us tonight. Don’t forget to wear your Middle Ages outfits, and bring a plate of buffet style food. We will also be having a disco afterwards.

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GREEN TEAM!!!! Winners of the Vikings knockout @NORJAM2014 #Norjam2014 #Vikings



Stoneage Diversity

What a fantastic day the contingents from the Stoneage Subcamp have had! The cultural experiences on offer at Norjamsley enabled the young people to really get stuck in and create a lasting legacy of NORJAM 2014 for the future. It’s a fantastic way to see the impact of technology on

the camp, as photographs, audio and video recordings will be kept digitally for family and friends to view. Activities on offer included beatboxing, knecker making, celebrity photo booths and even learning to play the didgeridoo! The Norjamsley wall is really taking shape and will be a fantastic display of the scale and diversity of NORJAM 2014. We also look forward to seeing

participants’ memories of NORJAM 2014 on display at the Forum in Norwich in October this year.

Don’t forget that tonight we are holding a Stoneage campfire complete with songs, stories and skits and we’d love you to get involved! Visit the Subcamp office if you’d like to lead a song, perform a skit or even showcase an unusual talent – it’d be fantastic to see you there!

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The Activity Fields also provided a range of challenges and experiences for the contingents to enjoy and there were certainly plenty of smiling faces as we visited the different activities on offer! The opportunity to try swinging on a trapeze was described as a real “chance of a lifetime” and something that would be remembered forever by the young people. Circus skills were also really popular and the inflatables gave everyone the chance to let off some steam in a brilliantly bouncy way!

let The Games Begin!

Despite the inclement weather on Monday evening, the Romans Subcamp emerged out of soggy tents on mass for the first ever heats of our chariot racing competition. 15 teams from all over Rome thought themselves mighty enough to take on the challenge. With handmade chariots in tow, our Roman arena was a hive of activity; with large supporting crowds for our chariot racers, cheers of jubilation and

also disappointment could be heard all over Rome. Despite the honoring of Jupiter on Sunday unfortunately he was unable to sort the weather but this did not stop our brave racers doing their very best!

A large crowd also gathered outside the Arch of Constantine, where, for one night only our Roman God Cupid and our Roman Godess Venus popped in to be honored by our loyal Roman subjects. And what an honoring it was! Once again, despite Jupiter’s jealousy, the rain did not

put them off. Gifts a plenty were flowing for our ‘lovely’ pair. They were presented with gifts of sweet delight and Venus was even on brand when she was presented with her very own Venus razor and Cupid had been handmade his very own bow and arrow; of course there was most certainly a romantic feel to the air!

As well as our Roman Gods being lucky enough to be honored, Carter from 27th Northampton Parklands was honored himself when he was presented with his Chief

Scout Silver Award under the grand Roman Gateway. He then travelled in style back to his contingent home in their Roman chariot. Congratulations Carter!

‘Arghhhh’ was the word of the day on Romans yesterday. Pirates from Join in Jamboree ravaged our Subcamp looking for willing helpers to walk the plank. By the sounds of it there were many a willing volunteer; hopefully your map reading skills were up to scratch and you didn’t get lost in choppy waters whilst moving between the ‘potty pirate’ challenges.

It might not be as warm as Rome but the feel of the Mediterranean was definitely with us. With a real buzz in the air the Roman road was transformed into a giant dining table when everybody joined together to celebrate at our street feast. Our Roman Legions were most certainly marching on a full stomach!

We look forward to seeing you in and around the Subcamp areas.

Hail Ceasar… Salad! And guess what, we still mean Jupiter!

by Simon Daley and Emma Hubbard

A big thank you from all the Stoneage Subcamp team for those who helped us out on Monday night – it was lovely to see true Scouting and Guiding spirit!



A Merry christmas

The Industrial Revolution has begun! The Victorians will be showing off their inventive and creative skills during the day and in the evening, there will be opportunities for you to learn new skills such as rope making! There will also be a giant marble run for you to use!

Many of you met Santa Claus yesterday and took advantage of the Christmas themed activities during the morning: decorating the Christmas trees with names on snowmen, and creating a massive paper chain! We handed out a lot

of yellow tokens due to the amount of participation and helpfulness during the activities, which is great! And we had a few wet sponges thrown at our stocks which ended in a competition!

We were also treated to stories about the Christmas traditions that our international contingents participate in at home. Our Norwegian contingent told us about how they leave out a bowl of food to ensure that animals also have a Merry Christmas. We were visited by German Scouts from Hohenlimburg who are staying on the Vikings Subcamp who shared Christmas carols with us.

Our Thai contingent celebrated mother’s day and the birthday of the Queen of Thailand, Queen Sirikige, and we were invited to watch their celebrations which were breath-taking!

Tomorrow we will be having our Beach Day! Be ready to build sand castles, play fair games and watch out for our staff members in their Victorian swim wear! Fingers crossed the sun stays shining!

We will be having a contingent leaders meeting in the evening so please check our notice board during the day to find out what time it will be.

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Tudor Goings on

For today there are lots of things going on, these being It’s a Knockout this morning which will get the whole Subcamp mixing together. Then this afternoon you will be doing the Festival of Crafts,

which is where you will be making a huge range of different things. We would really love if you came and showed us what you have been making. We may even include it in the newspaper! Tonight’s entertainment is NORJAM’s Got Talent heat three, don’t forget to let us know if you get in, we will come down and see you.

Tonight there will also be a brass band and it is party night.

We also have a new ‘selfie’ challenge where you have to try and get 13 ‘selfies’ with certain people.

Daily Tudor Fact: Tudors used to get rid of their body waste by throwing it out of the window onto the street where people were walking!

by Megan Bowen, Meg Hoare and James Hobbs

On our Subcamp we are having a Volley Ball competition! The first game started with a bang with the first winning team being Fareham Explorers. Throughout this week games will be going on, so it would be brilliant if you

could come down and cheer on the playing teams! Also you will need to come down and book your team in to play at our reception. Make sure you are checking the notice board for any game updates.

Did you see the amazing double rainbow which is quite rare for Norfolk? This definitely brought excitement to the Tudors Subcamp.


You may have heard of the legend of the Duck Woggles. Sadly they have proved so popular that Marchwood ESU from Essex has sold out but we managed to catch up with lucky campers who snapped some up. We’ve seen everything from lions to rock stars to reindeer, who would have thought a duck could be so versatile? Speaking to these inventive lads they said “we’ve done really well” and we should think so too as they’ve sold

250 in 3 days. They reckon it’s a brilliant way to meet people and they’ve been getting the people they meet to sign a flag to take back. If you missed out this time then look out for them at Essex 2016 or maybe even Kent 2017. The ducks will be bigger and better with more than 500 ducks. The money raised will be going to buy their own equipment for their new Explorer Unit.

Media Directors: Glenn Chusonis, Emily Archer Editor: Emma Parker Production: Ryan Ayms, Christopher Smith Reporters: Bianca Cole, Jessica Lechmere, Rhiannon Boden, Sarah Paget, Beth Fyfe and the Subcamp teams

Photographers: Victoria Abrahams, Tina Wing, James Hage, Raymond Taylor, Ian Davis, Emma Taylor, Matthew Woolley, Joe Callaghan, Stuart Whiley

The daily newspaper for NORJAM2014 Printed daily by the lovely printing elves at Illiffe Print, Cambridge

it’s a Viking KnockoutVikings you did us proud

at It’s a Knockout yesterday morning, we could hear you from our office! The Pink Shirts did a brilliant job of getting everyone going when they took over our Viking village, plenty of screaming and shouting from everyone even before you got there. We spoke to Erin and Eleanor from 1st Wicklewood Guides and they were really excited, mostly about getting wet! Luckily the weather was

good for you, the sun was trying to peek through.

We caught up with Stradbroke Guides who were really excited about the games beginning but not keen on getting wet. Something tells us that they might have got a bit wet, sorry girls, even the Yellow Team flag bearer reckoned “You are gonna get so soggy.” Stradbroke Guides also had a nosy at the games on other days and had their eyes on the giant slide in the arena whilst Loddon Guides

had spied some turtles to have a ride on. 33rd Norwich Scouts, Brooke and Poringland liked the space hopper activity and even enjoyed getting squirted with water as it was a bit hot when the sun came out. Ben, 10th Lincoln Scouts explained how passing water in cups was trickier than it looked; everyone kept falling over. But the key to their success was teamwork and good communication. The green team were in their element with the caterpillar tracks,

even with a few lost shoes. Well done to the green

team who beat the competition spectacularly with an impressive 3905 points with yellow team in close second with 3755 points followed by the blue team with 3745 points. Georgie, Charlie, Martha, Simon, Molly, and Sarah from Sheringham Rangers said they’d celebrate their victory with a shower and a slice of cake, now that does sound like a plan!

Duck Woggles?

by Natalie Gibbings

The fun continued with the Festival of Crafts, more helmets and rune carving in our mighty Banquet Hall and plenty more activities in the vast Craft Barns. It was brilliant to see all of our usually rowdy Vikings concentrating so hard on their chosen projects. One of the trickiest that we found was flower making, Georgina, Lillias and Emma from 1st Bunwell and Loddon Guides decided to accept the challenge. The colour of choice was

blue and they are going to be presents for their Mums back at home (sorry if I’ve spoiled the surprise). Their very organised leaders got them to bring shoeboxes with them to safely store their treasures. In contrast Newham Scouts decided that their crafts were going to hopefully scare their leaders silly with a gory makeover. Their realistic wounds from Blood, Guts and Gore would have fooled us, battle wounds from an epic battle no doubt!

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