ABOUT THE 420TH INFANTRY DIVISION

FOUNDED APRIL 20TH, 2001

About Us

In 2001 a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime that should have been legal. These men (and women) promptly escaped from a maximum security stockade to the digital underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have the skills, the right sense of humor, and the mental fortitude to survive the uniquely outrageous recruitment process, maybe you can enlist with The 420th Infantry Division.

The 420th Infantry Division is a 21+ online gaming clan and community focused on team play, camaraderie, respect, and hilarious antics. Members come from all walks of life, including full-time professionals, parents, military veterans, foreign dignitaries, and both casual and competitive PC gaming enthusiasts.

The 420th Infantry Division is organizationally comprised of a main core division [=420th=] and various operational sub-divisions for game-specific clans/guilds including [CDXX], [BUD], [420F], and [WGE].

Originally formed in 2001 as a tactical FPS squad in the very first Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon (PC), The 420th Infantry Division began full competitive operations upon the release of Battlefield 1942 by EA/DICE. With the Battlefield franchise, the clan evolved into a dedicated unit and competitively participated in the CAL and PL leagues.

The 420th BF History

Since then, The 420th Infantry Division has branched out into numerous sub-divisions operating in various other games, communities, and play styles.

Today, The 420th Infantry Division remains a close-knit organization of like-minded gamers from all walks of life and gaming genres with a core focus on camaraderie, casual play, respect and mature humor.

ALL =420th= members are bound by our Code of Conduct.

  1. No blatant or unwarranted disrespect to other players or clans on or off the field.
  2. Cheats of any kind are strictly prohibited.

GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERS

  1. RESPECT
    Treat others with respect at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct is discouraged.
  2. INTEGRITY
    Maintain honor and integrity. Members will not cheat or knowingly associate with cheaters.
  3. ATTITUDE
    Success is often times more attitude than aptitude. Grin at challenges. Become the influence of motivation and encouragement to those around you.
  4. THE TEAM
    We are greater together than as individuals. Give consideration for team objectives before personal. Help your fellow teammates.
  5. THE TAG
    Wearing the =420th= tag makes you a direct representative of the clan. Do not ‘name share’. This means if a friend/relative/spouse wants to share an account, they should use their own name without the tag.
  6. FRIENDSHIP & REAL LIFE
    The =420th= is primarily a group of like-minded friends that enjoy a good game. Real life obligations will always supersede clan affairs. Be open and mindful of others’ real life issues. Keep the clan informed when possible.
    If inter-clan conflicts can be resolved through reasonable and friendly means, it should. Ego disputes will be settled via in-game knife fight; losers will be promptly ridiculed.

HISTORY OF THE 420TH INFANTRY DIVISION

2001
April 20, 2001
History - Founding

The 420th Infantry Division Founded

Founded by =420th= SemperFi, the The 420th Infantry Division begins as a small squad of tactical FPS players.  

November 13, 2001
History - Ghost Recon

[=420th=] Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon & Rainbow Six

Early members begin forming small online squads for coordinated tactical operations in various titles including Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six.  

2002
September 20, 2002
History - BF1942

[=420th=] Battlefield 1942

The =420th= begin competitive operations in Battlefield 1942. New website and voice comm servers launched.  

2003
February 2, 2003
History - Road to Rome

[=420th=] BF1942: The Road to Rome

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield 1942: The Road to Rome.  

September 4, 2003

[=420th=] BF1942: Secret Weapons of World War II

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of World War II.  

2004
March 14, 2004

[=420th=] Battlefield Vietnam

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield Vietnam.  

2005
April 26, 2005

[CDXX] Guild Wars

The =420th= begin operations in Guild Wars as guild CDXX.  

June 21, 2005

[=420th=] Battlefield 2

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield 2.  

November 22, 2005

[=420th=] BF2: Special Forces

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield 2: Special Forces.  

2006
February 28, 2006

[CDXX] Dungeons & Dragons Online

The =420th= begin operations in Dungeons & Dragons Online.  

October 17, 2006

[=420th=] Battlefield 2142

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield 2142.  

2007
March 8, 2007

[=420th=] BF2142: Northern Strike

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield 2142: Northern Strike.  

September 18, 2007

[=420th=] World in Conflict

The =420th= begin operations in World in Conflict.  

2008
January 22, 2008

[TYC] Pirates of the Burning Sea

The =420th= begin operations in Pirates of the Burning Sea under the group name “The Yacht Club”.  

January 25, 2008

[=420th=] Frontlines: Fuel of War.

The =420th= begin operations in Frontlines: Fuel of War. =420th= MedicineMan continues to make informal inquires as to when this game will be released.  

October 17, 2008

[=420th=] Left 4 Dead

The =420th= begin casual operations in Left 4 Dead.  

2009
February 26, 2009

[=420th=] Darkfall.

The =420th= begin operations in Darkfall.  

June 25, 2009

[=420th=] Battlefield Heroes

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield Heroes. Yep, before there was Fortnite, there was BFH.  

October 28, 2009

[=420th=] League of Legends

The =420th= begin casual operations in League of Legends.  

2010
March 2, 2010

[=420th=] Battlefield: Bad Company 2

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield: Bad Company 2.  

December 18, 2010

[=420th=] Bad Company 2: Vietnam

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Vietnam.  

2011
September 13, 2011

[=420th=] Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

The =420th= begin  operations in Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad.  

October 18, 2011

[=420th=] Payday: The Heist

The =420th= begin casual operations in Payday: The Heist.  

2012
May 15, 2012

[CDXX] Diablo 3

The =420th= begin operations in Diablo 3.  

August 28, 2012

[CDXX] Guild Wars 2

The =420th= begin operations in Guild Wars 2.  

October 16, 2012

[CDXX] Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

The =420th= begin casual operations in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare.  

November 1, 2012

[=420th=] War Thunder

The =420th= begin operations in War Thunder.  

November 20, 2012

[=420th=] DayZ (Arma 2 Mod & Standalone)

The =420th= begin operations in DayZ as an Arma 2 mod, and later on the standalone Alpha release.  

November 20, 2012

[420T] Planetside 2

The =420th= begin operations in Planetside 2 under tag [420T].  

2013
May 30, 2013

[=420th=] Red Orchestra 2: Rising Storm

The =420th= begin casual operations in Red Orchestra 2: Rising Storm.  

September 1, 2013

[CDXX] Neverwinter Nights

The =420th= begin operations in Neverwinter Nights under the tag [CDXX].  

October 29, 2013

[=420th=] Battlefield 4

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield 4.  

November 13, 2013

[=420th=] World of Warplanes

The =420th= begin operations in World of Warplanes.  

December 11, 2013

[=420th=] Rust

The =420th= begin operations in Rust. Clan Rust server goes online.  

December 13, 2013
7 Days to Die

[=420th=] 7 Days to Die

The =420th= begin casual operations in 7 Days to Die.  

2014
January 22, 2014
Insurgency

[=420th=] Insurgency

The =420th= begin operations in Insurgency. Clan launches private server.  

April 4, 2014

[WGE] The Elder Scrolls Online

The =420th= begin operations in The Elder Scrolls Online as guild “Worst Guild Ever [WGE]”  

May 18, 2014

[=420th=] APB Reloaded

The =420th= begin operations in APB Reloaded. Silliness ensues.  

June 1, 2014

[=420th=] Warframe

The =420th= begin operations in Warframe.  

July 11, 2014

[=420th=] Heroes & Generals.

The =420th= begin operations in Heroes & Generals.  

August 10, 2014

[=420th=] Firefall

The =420th= begin casual operations in Firefall.  

2015
March 12, 2015
World of Warships

[=420th=] World of Warships

The =420th= begin operations in World of Warships.  

October 23, 2015

[=420th=] Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide

The =420th= begin operations in Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide.  

December 15, 2015

[=420th=] Squad

The =420th= begin operations in Squad.  

2016
March 8, 2016

[=420th=] Tom Clancy’s The Division

The =420th= begin operations in Tom Clancy’s The Division.  

October 21, 2016

[=420th=] Battlefield 1

The =420th= begin operations in Battlefield 1.  

November 18, 2016

[=420th=] Killing Floor 2

The =420th= begin operations in Killing Floor 2. Clan launches public/private server.  

2018
February 28, 2018
Deep Rock Galactic

[=420th=] Deep Rock Galactic

The =420th= begin operations in Deep Rock Galactic. Rock and stone brother!  

March 8, 2018
Warhammer: Vermintide 2

[=420th=] Warhammer: Vermintide 2

The =420th= begin operations in Warhammer: Vermintide 2.  

April 30, 2018

[=420th=] The Forest

The =420th= begin operations in The Forest under a private/public multiplayer server.