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imported>SamuraiEzoiar at 16:27, 22 June 2023

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	{{Fixed_Clan_Infobox_3\|image1=UTF_Banner.jpg\|motto=Who Dares Wins\|leader(s)=MRLane1 (2009)		{{Fixed_Clan_Infobox_3\|image1=UTF_Banner.jpg\|motto=Who Dares Wins\|leader(s)=*MRLane1 (2009)
	Madcrazy_2013HD (2013-2014)		*Madcrazy_2013HD (2013-2014)
	Ojibogichida17 (2014-2015)		*Ojibogichida17 (2014-2015)
	Ezoiar (2022)\|co-leader(s)=Aeywoo, Arek_Rekas2006_, Oxy, Potatofarm ~~(2022 r/place)~~\|member(s)=72 (2022 for r/place)}}		[[Ezoiar]] (2022)\|co-leader(s)= 2022 r/place
			**Aeywoo
			**Arek_Rekas2006_
			**Oxy
			**Potatofarm\|member(s)=75 (2022 for r/place)}}

	The Union Task Force [UTF] is a currently deactivated unit of the LittleBigPlanet Union. It was originally founded as an elite operations group composed of members from across the Union. Its scope originally was for defending the Union from hostile threats and extending the influence of the Union when necessary. Its most recent and largest scale operation was 'Operation Arbor' during the 2022 r/place event on Reddit.		The Union Task Force [UTF] is a currently deactivated unit of the LittleBigPlanet Union. It was originally founded as an elite operations group composed of members from across the Union. Its scope originally was for defending the Union from hostile threats and extending the influence of the Union when necessary. Its most recent and largest scale operation was 'Operation Arbor' during the 2022 r/place event on Reddit.

M88youngling: Logo

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	Madcrazy_2013HD (2013-2014)		Madcrazy_2013HD (2013-2014)
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M88youngling: New update

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	~~[[File:UTF logo~~.jpg\|~~thumb~~\|~~220x220px\|Recent UTF emblem]]~~		{{Fixed_Clan_Infobox_3\|image1=UTF_logo.jpg\|motto=Who Dares Wins\|leader(s)=MRLane1 (2009)
	~~The Union Task Force [UTF] is a joint [[LittleBigPlanet Union\|LBPU]] program which combines members of Union state military forces into one combined, elite unit. The UTF is employed for counter~~-~~trolling and general defense of the Union. [[Union Protectors]] must vote for their use in specific purposes. They can automatically respond without vote if the Union is attacked.~~		Madcrazy_2013HD (2013-2014)
	~~==History==~~		Ojibogichida17 (2014-2015)
	~~The Union Task Force was founded near the beginning of the LBPU in 2009 as a task unit of the best of the best in the Union. Commanded by [[MRLane1]] from the [[H4H Bounty Hunters~~\|~~H4H Bounty Hunters~~,~~]] the force saw little use except during one [[Online Create Battle\|online create battle]] engagement in the [[The Red Skull Republic~~ / ~~LBP Union War~~\|~~RSR War,]] dubbed the 'Battle of Twisted Forest,' which resulted in a loss~~ for the UTF. After that, President [[Godman2k7]] moved to produce more equipment for the UTF such as tanks, patrol boats and research experimental weapons such as the portable railgun. However, this was of little use against trolls who fought in other ways than simply competition. While interest in weapon development continued, it never contributed to the success of the Union in that era.		Ezoiar (2022)\|co-leader(s)=Aeywoo, Arek_Rekas2006_, Oxy, Potatofarm (2022 r/place)\|member(s)=72 (2022 for r/place)}}

	It is presumed that the UTF was mobilized against high priority H4H targets as well such as [[K00n3ss]] alongside the [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|~~H4H Bounty Hunters.~~]]		The Union Task Force [UTF] is a currently deactivated unit of the LittleBigPlanet Union. It was originally founded as an elite operations group composed of members from across the Union. Its scope originally was for defending the Union from hostile threats and extending the influence of the Union when necessary. Its most recent and largest scale operation was 'Operation Arbor' during the 2022 r/place event on Reddit.
	[[File:UTF propoganda 1.jpg\|thumb\|253x253px]]		== History==
			The Union Task Force was founded near the beginning of the LBPU in 2009 as a task unit of the best of the best in the Union. Commanded by [[MRLane1]] from the [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] the force saw little use except during one [[Online Create Battle\|online create battle]] engagement in the [[The Red Skull Republic / LBP Union War\|RSR War,]] dubbed the 'Battle of Twisted Forest,' which resulted in a loss for the UTF. After that, President [[Godman2k7]] moved to produce more equipment for the UTF such as tanks, patrol boats and research experimental weapons such as the portable railgun. However, this was of little use against trolls who fought in other ways than simply competition. While interest in weapon development continued, it never contributed to the success of the Union in that era. It is presumed that the UTF was mobilized against high priority H4H targets as well such as [[K00n3ss]] alongside the H4H Bounty Hunters. <ref>[[M88youngling\|M88youngling's]] testimony.</ref>[[File:UTF propoganda 1.jpg\|thumb\|253x253px]]
	After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the [[Union Survival Operations]] (USO) which was purely for [[Online Create Battle\|Online Create Battle.]] It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the [[Commando Recon Operations\|Commando Recon Operations.]]		After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the [[Union Survival Operations]] (USO) which was purely for [[Online Create Battle\|Online Create Battle.]] It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the [[Commando Recon Operations\|Commando Recon Operations.]]

			===2013 Refoundation===
			After the LBP Union was 'refounded' in 2013, the Union Task Force was reactivated and placed under the command of Madcrazy_2013HD.

			====Remnants Union - LBP Union War====
	[[File:Leading-The-Charge.jpg\|thumb\|255x255px\|Propaganda for the UTF created by Huntsman007]]		[[File:Leading-The-Charge.jpg\|thumb\|255x255px\|Propaganda for the UTF created by Huntsman007]]
	It was ~~later in~~ the ~~reformation~~ of the ~~LBPU~~ that the ~~UTF was brought back to life in late 2013~~. ~~It participated~~ in ~~several operations during~~ the ~~RU flamewars and months later was properly reformed in December~~ of ~~2014~~ to ~~participate in~~ [[~~Operation Lunar Storm~~\|Operation Lunar Storm.]]		During the [[Remnants Union-LBP Union War\|Remnants Union - LBP Union War]], the Union Task Force was deployed for several missions. One of the most notable of these were collective grief reports made by the UTF against [[Remnants Union]] levels that violated the LittleBigPlanet Terms of Service.

			====Judgment-LBP Union Conflict====
			Over the course of the [[Judgment-LBPU Conflict\|Judgment-LBP Union Conflict,]] the Union Task Force conducted several grief report-raids which resulted in the deletion of multiple levels belonging to Judgment, a group composed of leaders of former Nazi clan [[Fallen Republic\|Fallen Republic.]] The Union Task Force internally referred to the overarching conflict as 'Operation Lunar Storm'.

	=== ~~Operations~~ ===		====Visarian-LBP Union Conflict====
	The Union Task Force ~~participated~~ in ~~many operations~~. ~~Major operations included:~~		The Union Task Force was involved in several missions during the Visarian-LBP Union Conflict from 2015-2016.{{Fact}}

	~~[[The Red Skull Republic /~~ LBP Union ~~War]]~~		=== 2021 Reformation===
			When the LBP Union was reformed in March 2021 in response to the LittleBigPlanet server outages, the Union Task Force was notably left out of the picture. Since the Union had dramatically changed in shape, scope, and objective, there was no focus on defense against hostile clans. Instead, the Union focused on growth of its website and Discord server to provide news to the community. It wasn't until April 4th, 2022, that the Union Task Force would be reactivated for a brief operation for Reddit's r/place event.

	[[The RU/LBPU ~~War]]~~		==== Operation Arbor: Reddit r/place====
			[[File:Destruction of the Tree.jpg\|thumb\|The area where the original tree was destroyed.]]
			On April 1st, 2022, Union Peacekeeper Captain Ezoiar took interest in Reddit's r/place event and made plans independently from the Union to create the Union tree icon on the r/place canvas. After several days, his initial efforts were successful, with him and interested parties creating the tree. They successfully negotiated with r/greenlattice to allow the tree to exist within their sphere of influence on the canvas. However, on April 3rd around 2:00 PM EDT, the tree and a large swathe of Green Lattice territory had been destroyed by a massive force drawing new art over the area. In response, Union Lead Protector M88youngling announced in the LBPU's Discord server that the Union Task Force would be reactivated to "reclaim and defend LittleBigPlanet's place in Internet history". He also set up a reaction role in the Discord server that allowed anyone to enlist in the UTF to get updates and orders on the r/place operation.<ref>https://discord.com/channels/354122111503171586/651235130534395962/960242657446211615</ref>

	[[~~Operation Lunar Storm~~]]		The UTF was placed under the command of Ezoiar, who appointed several other commanders including Aeywoo, Arek_Rekas2006_, Oxy, and Potatofarm. They quickly mounted a force of 72 enlistees who aided the creation of a new tree in the northern Green Lattice territory. The UTF was approached by the Drawpile Community to arrange a mutual assistance deal, but this was declined. The UTF instead aligned itself with 'Pound Town' and continued to support the Northern Green Lattice and a few neighboring territories.
			[[File:Final Tree.png\|thumb\|300x300px\|The tree and its neighbors.]]
			At some point, during the creation of the new tree and 'r/littlebigplanet' letters, Pound Town created a Sackboy face nearby as a gift to the LBP community in exchange for protection from the Union Task Force.

	== Organization ==		==Organization ==
	[[File:UTF Kommando and Grenadier.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|UTF Kommandos and Grenadiers]]		[[File:UTF Kommando and Grenadier.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|UTF Kommandos and Grenadiers]]
	The Union Task Force was small, thus meaning that an advanced military ranking order is not very useful and would be counter-productive to its operations. ~~Each member of the~~ UTF ~~had 'experience' (XP) which is attained by completing missions. Their performance~~ in the mission would determine how much XP they receive from their commanding officer. Experience grants members ranks, which would increase their likelihood of being priority members of critical operations and possibly ascend to commanding ranks if leadership values are observed.		The Union Task Force was small, thus meaning that an advanced military ranking order is not very useful and would be counter-productive to its operations. The UTF in 2013-2016 organized into squads of four members. These squads had designated officer commanding them. Above these squads was the UTF commander, who commanded all aspects of the group. He received objectives to complete from the Union Protectors, mainly the President and the Minister of Defense during a time of conflict. The [[Union Commission]] (previously the Union Security Council) could also order the UTF's use in the case of a police action being passed.

	~~The UTF~~ organized into squads of four members. These squads had designated officer commanding them. Above these squads was the UTF commander, who commanded all aspects of the group. He received objectives to complete from the Union Protectors, mainly the President and the Minister of Defense during a time of conflict. The [[Union Commission]] (previously the Union Security Council) could also order the UTF's use in the case of a police action being passed.

	Recruits were chosen selectively, and then given an informational book on what they would be doing in the UTF. At the end of the book, the recruits were required to fill out a short entrance exam. After submission, the recruit was then evaluated by the UTF. Correctly completing the test does not necessarily mean that they would be admitted to the UTF. The test is meant to clarify misconceptions the reader might have had. They may still be refused entry for any reason.		Recruits were chosen selectively, and then given an informational book on what they would be doing in the UTF. At the end of the book, the recruits were required to fill out a short entrance exam. After submission, the recruit was then evaluated by the UTF. Correctly completing the test does not necessarily mean that they would be admitted to the UTF. The test is meant to clarify misconceptions the reader might have had. They may still be refused entry for any reason.

	== ~~Method~~ ==		==<nowiki/>==
	The Union Task Force originally had very few tactics and was employed using whatever was necessary. The very few operations conducted by the UTF before the Union schism was a good reason why few tactics were developed. After refoundation, the UTF initially attempted to focus on online create battle, rating warfare and winning flamewars. However, after the [[Remnants Union]] conflict, this focus shifted drastically into a new policy that continued to shape from them onward. Tactical reporting became the main focus of the UTF's ability, followed by rating warfare and then overall to help advise players to block, report and not respond to trolling.

	==<~~nowiki~~/>==		<references />

M88youngling: more to come

2017-08-03T12:41:37Z

more to come

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	The Union Task Force [UTF] is a joint [[LittleBigPlanet Union\|LBPU]] program which combines members of Union state military forces into one combined ~~unit. Its members come from areas of varying doctrines and training~~, ~~making the~~ unit ~~unpredictable. However their coordination makes them a very successful force~~. The UTF is employed for counter-~~troll Purposes, clan relief efforts~~ and general defense of the Union. [[Union Protectors]] must vote for their use in specific purposes. They can automatically respond without vote if the Union is attacked.		The Union Task Force [UTF] is a joint [[LittleBigPlanet Union\|LBPU]] program which combines members of Union state military forces into one combined, elite unit. The UTF is employed for counter-trolling and general defense of the Union. [[Union Protectors]] must vote for their use in specific purposes. They can automatically respond without vote if the Union is attacked.
	==History==		==History==
	The Union Task Force was founded near the beginning of the LBPU in 2009 as a task unit of the best of the best in the Union. Commanded by [[MRLane1]] from the [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] the force saw little use except during one Online Create Battle engagement in the RSR War, dubbed the 'Battle of Twisted Forest,' which resulted in a loss for the UTF. After that, President [[Godman2k7]] moved to produce more equipment for the UTF such as tanks, patrol boats and research experimental weapons such as the portable railgun. However, this was of little use against trolls who fought in other ways than simply competition. While interest in weapon development continued, it never contributed to the success of the Union in that era.		The Union Task Force was founded near the beginning of the LBPU in 2009 as a task unit of the best of the best in the Union. Commanded by [[MRLane1]] from the [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] the force saw little use except during one [[Online Create Battle\|online create battle]] engagement in the [[The Red Skull Republic / LBP Union War\|RSR War,]] dubbed the 'Battle of Twisted Forest,' which resulted in a loss for the UTF. After that, President [[Godman2k7]] moved to produce more equipment for the UTF such as tanks, patrol boats and research experimental weapons such as the portable railgun. However, this was of little use against trolls who fought in other ways than simply competition. While interest in weapon development continued, it never contributed to the success of the Union in that era.

	It is presumed that the UTF was mobilized against high priority H4H targets as well such as K00n3ss~~, however this was mainly a matter dealt with directly by~~ the H4H Bounty Hunters.		It is presumed that the UTF was mobilized against high priority H4H targets as well such as [[K00n3ss]] alongside the [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters.]]
	[[File:UTF propoganda 1.jpg\|thumb\|~~249x249px~~]]		[[File:UTF propoganda 1.jpg\|thumb\|253x253px]]
	After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the [[Union Survival Operations]] (~~U.S.O~~) which was purely for [[Online Create Battle\|Online Create Battle.]] It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the [[Commando Recon Operations\|Commando Recon Operations.]]		After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the [[Union Survival Operations]] (USO) which was purely for [[Online Create Battle\|Online Create Battle.]] It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the [[Commando Recon Operations\|Commando Recon Operations.]]
	[[File:Leading-The-Charge.jpg\|thumb\|~~224x224px~~]]		[[File:Leading-The-Charge.jpg\|thumb\|255x255px\|Propaganda for the UTF created by Huntsman007]]
	It was later in the reformation of the LBPU that the UTF was brought back to life in late 2013. It participated in several operations during the RU ~~Flamewars~~ and months later was ~~truly~~ reformed in December of 2014 to participate in [[Operation Lunar Storm\|Operation Lunar Storm.]]		It was later in the reformation of the LBPU that the UTF was brought back to life in late 2013. It participated in several operations during the RU flamewars and months later was properly reformed in December of 2014 to participate in [[Operation Lunar Storm\|Operation Lunar Storm.]]

	=== Operations ===		=== Operations ===
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	== Organization ==		== Organization ==
	[[File:UTF Kommando and Grenadier.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|UTF Kommandos and Grenadiers]]		[[File:UTF Kommando and Grenadier.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|UTF Kommandos and Grenadiers]]
	The Union Task Force is small, thus meaning that an advanced military ranking order is not very useful and would be counter-productive to its operations. Each member of the UTF ~~has~~ 'experience' (XP) which is attained by completing missions. Their performance in the mission ~~will~~ determine how much XP they receive from their commanding officer. Experience grants members ranks, which ~~will~~ increase their likelihood of being priority members of critical operations and possibly ascend to commanding ranks if leadership values are observed.		The Union Task Force was small, thus meaning that an advanced military ranking order is not very useful and would be counter-productive to its operations. Each member of the UTF had 'experience' (XP) which is attained by completing missions. Their performance in the mission would determine how much XP they receive from their commanding officer. Experience grants members ranks, which would increase their likelihood of being priority members of critical operations and possibly ascend to commanding ranks if leadership values are observed.

	The UTF ~~currently is~~ organized into squads of four members. These squads ~~have a~~ designated officer commanding them. Above these squads is the UTF commander, who ~~commands~~ all aspects of the group. He ~~receives~~ objectives to complete from the Union Protectors, mainly the President and the Minister of Defense during a time of conflict. The [[Union Commission]] (previously the Union Security Council) ~~can~~ also order the UTF's use in the case of a police action being passed.		The UTF organized into squads of four members. These squads had designated officer commanding them. Above these squads was the UTF commander, who commanded all aspects of the group. He received objectives to complete from the Union Protectors, mainly the President and the Minister of Defense during a time of conflict. The [[Union Commission]] (previously the Union Security Council) could also order the UTF's use in the case of a police action being passed.

	Recruits ~~are~~ chosen selectively, and then given an informational book on what they ~~will~~ be doing in the UTF. At the end of the book, the recruits ~~are~~ required to fill out a short entrance exam. After submission, the recruit is then evaluated by the UTF. Correctly completing the test does not necessarily mean that they ~~will~~ be admitted to the UTF. The test is meant to clarify misconceptions the reader might have had. They may still be refused entry for any reason.		Recruits were chosen selectively, and then given an informational book on what they would be doing in the UTF. At the end of the book, the recruits were required to fill out a short entrance exam. After submission, the recruit was then evaluated by the UTF. Correctly completing the test does not necessarily mean that they would be admitted to the UTF. The test is meant to clarify misconceptions the reader might have had. They may still be refused entry for any reason.

	== Method ==		== Method ==
	The Union Task Force originally had very few tactics and was employed using whatever was necessary. The very few operations conducted by the UTF before the Union schism was a good reason why few tactics were developed. After refoundation, the UTF initially attempted to focus on online create battle, rating warfare and winning flamewars. However, after the [[Remnants Union]] conflict, this focus shifted drastically into a new policy that continued to shape from them onward. Tactical reporting became the main focus of the UTF's ability, followed by rating warfare and then overall to help advise players to block, report and not respond to trolling.		The Union Task Force originally had very few tactics and was employed using whatever was necessary. The very few operations conducted by the UTF before the Union schism was a good reason why few tactics were developed. After refoundation, the UTF initially attempted to focus on online create battle, rating warfare and winning flamewars. However, after the [[Remnants Union]] conflict, this focus shifted drastically into a new policy that continued to shape from them onward. Tactical reporting became the main focus of the UTF's ability, followed by rating warfare and then overall to help advise players to block, report and not respond to trolling.

			==<nowiki/>==

M88youngling: more information, grammar fixes, more linkage

2016-09-15T00:14:04Z

more information, grammar fixes, more linkage

imported>ThatOneGuyWithALongNameThatNobodySeemsToRemember: Added a couple pictures

2016-09-14T21:04:29Z

Added a couple pictures

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	After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the Union Survival Operations (U.S.O) which was purely for Online Create Battle. It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the Commando Recon Operations.		After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the Union Survival Operations (U.S.O) which was purely for Online Create Battle. It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the Commando Recon Operations.
			[[File:Leading-The-Charge.jpg\|thumb\|224x224px]]
	It was later in the reformation of the LBPU that the UTF was brought back to life in late 2013. It participated in several operations during the RU Flamewars and months later was truly reformed in December of 2014 to respond to recent troll threats.		It was later in the reformation of the LBPU that the UTF was brought back to life in late 2013. It participated in several operations during the RU Flamewars and months later was truly reformed in December of 2014 to respond to recent troll threats.

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	== Organization ==		== Organization ==
			[[File:UTF Kommando and Grenadier.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|UTF Kommandos and Grenadiers]]
	The Union Task Force is small, thus meaning that an advanced military ranking order is not very useful and would be counter-productive to its operations. Each member of the UTF has 'experience' (XP) which is attained by completing missions. Their performance in the mission will determine how much XP they receive from their commanding officer. Experience grants members ranks, which will increase their likelihood of being priority members of critical operations and possibly ascend to commanding ranks if leadership values are observed.		The Union Task Force is small, thus meaning that an advanced military ranking order is not very useful and would be counter-productive to its operations. Each member of the UTF has 'experience' (XP) which is attained by completing missions. Their performance in the mission will determine how much XP they receive from their commanding officer. Experience grants members ranks, which will increase their likelihood of being priority members of critical operations and possibly ascend to commanding ranks if leadership values are observed.

M88youngling: pretty pictures <3

2016-09-14T01:05:04Z

pretty pictures <3

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			[[File:UTF logo.jpg\|thumb\|220x220px\|Recent UTF emblem]]
	The Union Task Force [UTF] is a joint LBPU program which combines members of Union state military forces into one combined unit. Its members come from areas of varying doctrines and training, making the unit unpredictable. However their coordination makes them a very successful force. The UTF is employed for Counter-Troll Purposes, clan relief efforts and general defense of the Union. Union Protectors must vote for their use in specific purposes. They can automatically respond without vote if the Union is attacked. For example, if a troll was to harass Union members, the UTF could be mobilized quickly for an organized grief report counterattack to get the troll banned. Thus is how the UTF can be used to defend the Union from threats. The Union Task Force will also uphold the wishes of the Union Security Council when a police action is passed.		The Union Task Force [UTF] is a joint LBPU program which combines members of Union state military forces into one combined unit. Its members come from areas of varying doctrines and training, making the unit unpredictable. However their coordination makes them a very successful force. The UTF is employed for Counter-Troll Purposes, clan relief efforts and general defense of the Union. Union Protectors must vote for their use in specific purposes. They can automatically respond without vote if the Union is attacked. For example, if a troll was to harass Union members, the UTF could be mobilized quickly for an organized grief report counterattack to get the troll banned. Thus is how the UTF can be used to defend the Union from threats. The Union Task Force will also uphold the wishes of the Union Security Council when a police action is passed.
	==History==		==History==
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	It is presumed that the UTF was mobilized against high priority H4H targets as well such as K00n3ss, however this was mainly a matter dealt with directly by the H4H Bounty Hunters.		It is presumed that the UTF was mobilized against high priority H4H targets as well such as K00n3ss, however this was mainly a matter dealt with directly by the H4H Bounty Hunters.
			[[File:UTF propoganda 1.jpg\|thumb\|249x249px]]
	After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the Union Survival Operations (U.S.O) which was purely for Online Create Battle. It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the Commando Recon Operations.		After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the Union Survival Operations (U.S.O) which was purely for Online Create Battle. It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the Commando Recon Operations.

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	The Union Task Force [UTF] is a joint LBPU program which combines members of Union state military forces into one combined unit. Its members come from areas of varying doctrines and training, making the unit unpredictable. However their coordination makes them a very successful force. The UTF is employed for ~~Counter~~-~~Troll~~ Purposes, clan relief efforts and general defense of the Union. Union Protectors must vote for their use in specific purposes. They can automatically respond without vote if the Union is attacked. For example, if a troll was to harass Union members, the UTF could be mobilized quickly for an organized grief report counterattack to get the troll banned. Thus is how the UTF can be used to defend the Union from threats. The Union Task Force will also uphold the wishes of the Union Security Council when a police action is passed.		The Union Task Force [UTF] is a joint [[LittleBigPlanet Union\|LBPU]] program which combines members of Union state military forces into one combined unit. Its members come from areas of varying doctrines and training, making the unit unpredictable. However their coordination makes them a very successful force. The UTF is employed for counter-troll Purposes, clan relief efforts and general defense of the Union. [[Union Protectors]] must vote for their use in specific purposes. They can automatically respond without vote if the Union is attacked.
	==History==		==History==
	The Union Task Force was founded near the beginning of the LBPU in 2009 as a task unit of the best of the best in the Union. Commanded by MRLane1 from the H4H Bounty Hunters, the force saw little use except during one Online Create Battle engagement in the RSR War, dubbed the 'Battle of Twisted Forest,' which resulted in a loss for the UTF. After that, President Godman2k7 moved to produce more equipment for the UTF such as tanks, patrol boats and research experimental weapons such as the portable railgun. However, this was of little use against trolls who fought in other ways than simply competition. While interest in weapon development continued, it never contributed to the success of the Union in that era.		The Union Task Force was founded near the beginning of the LBPU in 2009 as a task unit of the best of the best in the Union. Commanded by [[MRLane1]] from the [[H4H Bounty Hunters\|H4H Bounty Hunters,]] the force saw little use except during one Online Create Battle engagement in the RSR War, dubbed the 'Battle of Twisted Forest,' which resulted in a loss for the UTF. After that, President [[Godman2k7]] moved to produce more equipment for the UTF such as tanks, patrol boats and research experimental weapons such as the portable railgun. However, this was of little use against trolls who fought in other ways than simply competition. While interest in weapon development continued, it never contributed to the success of the Union in that era.

	It is presumed that the UTF was mobilized against high priority H4H targets as well such as K00n3ss, however this was mainly a matter dealt with directly by the H4H Bounty Hunters.		It is presumed that the UTF was mobilized against high priority H4H targets as well such as K00n3ss, however this was mainly a matter dealt with directly by the H4H Bounty Hunters.
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	After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the Union Survival Operations (U.S.O) which was purely for Online Create Battle. It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the Commando Recon Operations.		After the Union collapsed in a schism in 2011, the Union Task Force was dissolved. The New Union adopted a similar task unit dubbed the [[Union Survival Operations]] (U.S.O) which was purely for [[Online Create Battle\|Online Create Battle.]] It's presumed that the focus in this area is what caused the New Union to collapse, seeing as interest in OCB led to disinterest in politics and more in warfare, leading to the reformation of the [[Commando Recon Operations\|Commando Recon Operations.]]
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	It was later in the reformation of the LBPU that the UTF was brought back to life in late 2013. It participated in several operations during the RU Flamewars and months later was truly reformed in December of 2014 to ~~respond to recent troll threats~~.		It was later in the reformation of the LBPU that the UTF was brought back to life in late 2013. It participated in several operations during the RU Flamewars and months later was truly reformed in December of 2014 to participate in [[Operation Lunar Storm\|Operation Lunar Storm.]]

	=== Operations ===		=== Operations ===
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	The Union Task Force is small, thus meaning that an advanced military ranking order is not very useful and would be counter-productive to its operations. Each member of the UTF has 'experience' (XP) which is attained by completing missions. Their performance in the mission will determine how much XP they receive from their commanding officer. Experience grants members ranks, which will increase their likelihood of being priority members of critical operations and possibly ascend to commanding ranks if leadership values are observed.		The Union Task Force is small, thus meaning that an advanced military ranking order is not very useful and would be counter-productive to its operations. Each member of the UTF has 'experience' (XP) which is attained by completing missions. Their performance in the mission will determine how much XP they receive from their commanding officer. Experience grants members ranks, which will increase their likelihood of being priority members of critical operations and possibly ascend to commanding ranks if leadership values are observed.

	The UTF currently is organized into squads of four members. These squads have a designated officer commanding them. Above these squads is the UTF commander, who commands all aspects of the group. He receives objectives to complete from the Union Protectors, mainly the President and the Minister of Defense during a time of conflict. The Security Council can also order the UTF's use in the case of a ~~liberation~~ being passed.		The UTF currently is organized into squads of four members. These squads have a designated officer commanding them. Above these squads is the UTF commander, who commands all aspects of the group. He receives objectives to complete from the Union Protectors, mainly the President and the Minister of Defense during a time of conflict. The [[Union Commission]] (previously the Union Security Council) can also order the UTF's use in the case of a police action being passed.

	Recruits are chosen selectively, and then given an informational book on what they will be doing in the UTF. At the end of the book, the recruits are required to fill out a short entrance exam. After submission, the recruit is then evaluated by the UTF. Correctly completing the test does not necessarily mean that they will be admitted to the UTF. The test is meant to clarify misconceptions the reader might have had. They may still be refused entry for any reason.		Recruits are chosen selectively, and then given an informational book on what they will be doing in the UTF. At the end of the book, the recruits are required to fill out a short entrance exam. After submission, the recruit is then evaluated by the UTF. Correctly completing the test does not necessarily mean that they will be admitted to the UTF. The test is meant to clarify misconceptions the reader might have had. They may still be refused entry for any reason.

			== Method ==
			The Union Task Force originally had very few tactics and was employed using whatever was necessary. The very few operations conducted by the UTF before the Union schism was a good reason why few tactics were developed. After refoundation, the UTF initially attempted to focus on online create battle, rating warfare and winning flamewars. However, after the [[Remnants Union]] conflict, this focus shifted drastically into a new policy that continued to shape from them onward. Tactical reporting became the main focus of the UTF's ability, followed by rating warfare and then overall to help advise players to block, report and not respond to trolling.