After a remarkable odyssey with the Doritos, JoelFreak has decided to end his tenure. This marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter filled with twists, turns, and the shaping of events to come. Their journey has paved the way for unique figures and revolutionaries yet to rise in the Doritos. Let’s explore what makes JoelFreak’s retirement so unique!
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ARMY JOURNEY
JoelFreak’s path in Club Penguin Armies unusually started in 2020: spamming in Club Penguin Town following an auto-typing discovery that drew the notice of a community member. This made him aware of the Club Penguin Online Army League. He joined the Miners, his first army under the direction of Army Legend 32op, Bestpenguin, and Qwerty. Showing early leadership, he supervised the Miners but finally made the tough choice to resign, opening fresh obstacles. He excelled in the Marines at about the same time and developed the Squids, quickly climbing the ranks.
A Miner’s event in 2020.
After the dissolution of the Marines, Joel effortlessly transferred to the Water Vikings before joining the Club Penguin Marines, where he was finally chosen leader. During his time in CPM, he had shown great success and won victories over armies like the Pizza Federation. His rise continued when he accompanied and later led the Secret Service, an army where he attained a legendary reputation. Initially formed by TD999 on October 20, 2020, the Secret Service soon soared to the top of the Club Penguin Army Hub S/M Top Ten ranking.
The scoring for the week where the SS accomplished number 1 in the Top Ten in a short period.
SECRET SERVICE BEGINNINGS
Starting from nothing and without any legacy, the army evolved quickly through the ranks to land a position among the Top 3 S/M armies in less than a week. Having only two weeks of existence, it broke records by ranking #1 in the S/M Top Tens. The army surprised the community by breaking through the top ten expectations the next week. From then, it kept control as an S/M force, often ranking highest and creating conditions for ever more outstanding performance. The Secret Service had also participated in popular tournaments such as Aces of Ausia and Christmas Chaos. However, the army’s initial subsequent generations lasted only two months before it ceased operations in December of that year.
The last event was hosted by the Secret Service in 2020.
The Secretive Journey
The tale took an unexpected turn on July 3rd when the Secret Service revived under a dual leadership style led by TD999 and Dman64w. Joel swiftly rejoined the leadership ranks, making a strong trilogy for the summer. This period was characterized by immense success, with the Secret Service competing in crucial tournaments like Legends Cup XI and Challengers Cup II. Despite their efforts, the army was ultimately crushed by the mammoth Ice Warriors and the People’s Imperial Confederation, respectively. Adding more fuel to the fire, the Secret Service waged war on Sidie’s Rangers shortly after to add to the drama. However, an unexpected revelation soon followed, stating that the leadership would be stepping down.
The Return
After a brief hiatus from the Army community, Joel made his ascent in February 2024 with the intended objective of restoring the Marines. However, after careful deliberation, he decided to rejoin the Water Vikings, seeking a deeper grasp of army operations—particularly in preparation for the Sluttpådawn War against the Templars. Joel learned a lot over this period, even though the Templars came out on top, finally. Armed with this knowledge, he went out to rebuild the Secret Service, ushering in a new age for the army alongside crucial folks like Bscharbach2 and TD999.
WV announcing the conclusion of the Sluttpådawn War
THE PRIME AGE
The Secret Service made an instant impact, mobilizing over 40+ troops for their resurrection event. As the army created a strong foundation, they continuously retained an exceptional presence, with almost each event pulling more than 20 troops online. However, alongside managing the army’s responsibilities, he also had to navigate conflicts with rival armies. Following the establishment of Squids as a possession, Secret Service members sported squid costumes and utilized a stand to safeguard Migrator in opposition to the Army of Club Penguin. The fierce struggle went into overtime, but the Squids successfully held their ground, stopping the Clovers from capturing control. As a result of their vital assistance, the colony ultimately handed over responsibility to the Secret Service.
The Squids are seen to be defending their territory against the Clovers.
The Downfall, OR IS IT?
Under the dominant trilogy leadership, with Joel as the most formidable, everything appeared to be running smoothly. However, as history has proven, even the greatest empires must eventually face their decline. The Rebel Penguin Federation declared war on SS, acknowledging their efforts to foster stronger ties with other armies in preparation for a potential alliance war. Both armies had pioneered army warfare, but the war concluded with the Rebels emerging victorious.
The treaty was imposed by the Rebels, marking the war’s conclusion.
After the war with the Rebels, the Secret Service began facing mounting internal conflicts and challenges. In response, Aisha made a bold announcement revealing that the SS leadership had deliberately reached out to the legendary figures and veterans of the Doritos of Club Penguin to help restore the army to its former glory. After careful deliberation and extensive debate, they granted permission to revive the army.
The Dorito Dominance
The Secret Service (SS) restored the Doritos on November 4th, 2024, bringing back the same triumvirate of leadership. This represented one of the most crucial and historic revivals in the Club Penguin Army history, paving the path for the army’s amazing success. Previously instructed by luminaries like 32op, Mustapha10, and Crazyhightec, who guided the current leaders, the Doritos would go on to do their predecessors proud. Under the primary leadership of Joel, the Doritos participated in significant tournaments, including Christmas Chaos XIV, where they fought courageously to reach the finals. Although they ultimately fell short, they demonstrated themselves to be a strong force.
Rebels vs. Doritos in Inside Mine during Christmas Chaos.
THE RETIREMENT OF JOELFREAK
JoelFreak’s departure from the Club Penguin Army community signals the end of an era, an event that symbolizes not just his journey but also the impact he’s had on the people and the community as a whole. After five months of guiding DCP to unparalleled heights, earning triumphs over some of the best competitors, and reviving the army with an intensity and dedication few could equal, Joel formally declared his retirement, suggesting that it was time for him to walk aside.
In his retirement address, Joel expressed gratitude for the support and camaraderie he had received along his journey, thanking those who had stuck by him and helped him grow as both a leader and a person. He decided to resign not out of frustration but because he had accomplished everything he set out to achieve. It was time for someone else to take the reins and continue the legacy he helped build. In recent meetings hosted by the DCP Legends Council, they made some new changes, including adding him to the Hall of Fame and cementing his status as a legend for life.
Club Penguin Armies reached out to Joel to discuss his final moments in the community and the reasons behind his departure. Unfortunately, he was not able to respond.
Joel has played a significant role in multiple armies, leaving an impactful mark on many. His departure leaves a vacuum that is difficult to fill. How do you feel about Joel’s tenure with the Doritos? Will the shift in leadership leave the army impacted? Will Joel make a return anytime soon?
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