Armies hold a major influential role among this community, whether small or large. Today, we elaborate on why these small armies should get more recognition than they have.
Undoubtedly, the army you’re part of has influenced you in a specific way. For example, the Templars have influenced others through their knightly and religious style, such as their dress in-game or the fact that Christianity is the religion covering most of the army’s server, in terms of both channel naming and people. In addition, the Army of Club Penguin might have influenced people with their determination and refusal to give up-ultimately, the ability to continue fighting without considering the cons. The Aliens, on the other hand, with their friendly style of communication and events, have achieved many wins and accomplishments.
But it’s important to note that the light cannot be shed only on “big armies” or armies that have done “the most.” In fact, there are small and medium armies out there that deserve more attention than they are getting and truly have potential in what they do—whether that stems from the army leaders themselves, who work hard to achieve excellence, or the troops and HCOM, who play a key role in shaping the team and making sure things flow smoothly.
sTAR FORCE
Star Force skips the usual routine of just hiring old veterans. Instead, they build everything from scratch to create a totally unique community. Most armies just host Club Penguin battles and call it a day, but Star Force knows that gets boring fast. They actually look at what their members like and build around that. For example, they run a massive “Prizewall” with billions in Dank Memer currency and even have their own Minecraft survival server called Starcraft to keep things fun every single day.
The group also uses a custom-made Discord bot that features a Puffle simulator, economy games, and automated tools for staff. Even their alliances are handled differently: Star Force gives partner armies actual tools like a Top Ten Calculator and shared logs to prove they can be trusted. They even run regular checks to make sure no one is stealing members from other groups. By focusing on real engagement and honest teamwork, Star Force does the extra work that most major armies simply won’t do.
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The unique Puffle Simulator in the army
In addition, Club Penguin Armies contacted the army’s leader Fun X time for a further note.
Fun X Time: Star Force does what other armies don’t! Most armies in the army community open up, ask unaffiliated army veterans to join, and live. However, Star Force wanted to start from scratch instead of cloning army veterans, as we are very sovereign. We do things that actually engage our recruits, because we know that simply having CPA Battleground events multiple times a week isn’t going to interest them in a Discord server alone. We have actually analyzed where our recruits come from, and we’ve lived up to their expectations very well.
We discover that we have some recruits who love Dank Memer. So, we introduced the Prizewall, where we give away prizes for a wide range of things, including those in Dank Memer and other Star Force perks. We already have a server pool amounting to billions in Dank Memer. We also have recruits who are interested in Minecraft, including those who are also CP Journey recruits. Hence, we now run our own survival Minecraft server, called STARCRAFT, to drive their engagement. We also stick to interesting polls that are relatable or those that can spark a good discussion. Other armies either have a poor state of each of these features, or they don’t do it at all. A super-successful army can’t come from having Club Penguin-focused features alone.
We’re doing much more to keep our members engaged, with giveaways, polls, STARCRAFT updates, and news daily. We probably do much more than what a premier major army does, just for our members. We have our own programmed Star Force Discord bot, which has a Club Penguin puffle simulator and work roles such as Coffee Seller, PSA Agent, among others. The bot also has other features such as getting formation images based on the room we’re in, handling staff applications, driving the economy, managing events, and much more!
We also provide features for allied armies, such as the Top Ten Calculator, some real decision-making power over some discussions when invited, and server privileges that allied leaders might need, like access to recruit logs to help build their trust. Unlike other armies, we incentivize alliances and build trust by action. Moreover, we also run monthly or periodic troopstealing checks to ensure that armies don’t troopsteal from us, and that we don’t troopsteal from other armies. I would want to write endlessly more about all the non-Club Penguin things we do that make us unique, but I’ll save a couple of paragraphs for now.
Shadow legionnaires
Shadow Legionnaires, founded by Thunder222 on May 3, 2025, have since become a mainstay in the Small/Medium army scene. A former member of armies such as the Water Vikings, Dark Vikings, and Elite Guardians, Thunder was no stranger to conflict. Frequently engaging in conflicts and tournaments, the Legionnaires proved themselves to be a prominent force.
On September 4, SL boosted its ranks by inducting Lemon as its newest leader. Lemon assisted the army by growing their ranks and helped them become one of the strongest new armies. The Legionnaires were also involved in the war between The White Order and the Rebel Penguin Federation, accounting for a large part of TWO’s size.
It may seem that SL is an army like others. However, potential is what makes it stand out among the rest. Numbers and size do not define a strong army. Instead, true strength comes from how leaders support their people. Great leaders use every bit of strength to help their members grow. Furthermore, they make sure that having fun is the top priority. This focus on joy and support helps the Shadow Legionnaires stand out. Because of this, they shine brighter than the rest of the armies. We wish SL and its leader the best of luck with their future goals.
A history to recall
Club Penguin Armies contacted the army’s leader Thunder222 for a further note.
Thunder222: to be fair it is hard for me to say, i can say for sure that SL is more like a playground for me and others to view my ideas and developing new talent in armies, we have to still finish some bits of the servers interior before we progress more on growth and other projects.
I don’t want this army to fell empty when i’m gone, that`s what has been a fear with most armies to try to stay alive.
Fire Vikings
Yellow Typer created the Fire Vikings on November 16, 2024. The army soon became a known name in the S/M community. Over time, many different people led the group, with Yellow Typer and Zuj0t standing out as their most famous leaders. The army closed down on November 22, 2025, but returned on February 4, 2026. In the past, they teamed up with groups like the Witches of Club Penguin and the Romans. Their most famous alliance was with TCP. However, the Templars eventually started a war against them, claiming that the Fire Vikings’ return was not legal.
The Cryo Vanguards is a new army entering the S/M community, founded by Kento and Dorx in mid-January 2026 after reaching a mutual agreement. Previously, the Cryo Vanguards allied with Special Weapons and Tactics, Tsunamis, and Phoenix. On February 24, the Fire Vikings announced an alliance with the Cryo Vanguards, marking the start of their new golden age.
Yellow Typer announcing the alliance in the Fire Viking’s Discord server
The Fire Vikings are back with a fresh start, and they truly deserve everyone’s attention. Looking at their history, this army brings a unique feeling that very few armies can match. When you see the name “Fire Vikings,” it reminds you of a time when they were even bigger than they are today. However, this does not mean their best days are behind them.
Instead, the FV are currently in the ranks again. They are proving that a strong community is built on more than just high numbers. Their leaders are working hard to support every member and keep the spirit of the army alive. We fully support their journey as they climb back to the top. There is a lot of hope for their future, and we wish them the best of luck in reaching every goal they have set.
In addition, Club Penguin Armies contacted the army’s leader klombe_offiziel for a further note.
klombe_offiziel: FV deserves more recognition because even if its small it has a great community and a fire leader (me ofc),and also because fv is a fire army because it’s FIRE vikings.
Outside of the box
When you walk past something in your daily life, it can really remind you of something. Maybe it is a parent you lost, or that best friend you thought would never leave you but who ended up passing away. Or perhaps it is that online friend you thought was just an online friend, but you ended up meeting and becoming best buddies.Many will say, “Oh, what does that have to do with CPA?” But when you battle against other army leaders, prepare battle tactics to perhaps roast your opponent, or raid their event, doesn’t that bring a feeling beyond pure competition? Doesn’t it make you feel happy, not just because you won, but because you are living the nostalgia your trainers gave you while you were climbing the ranks to take their place?
Recognition is not just something to see; it’s something to feel, to understand what a person went through to become who they are today. Might you say they’re weak? But what does that matter when they are trying? Some of you are 13, 14, or even 18; some of you are in your 20s. But ask these people: What makes you stay? I bet they’ll say it’s the attention and recognition their army provides, or even the connection they feel with their leader. Recognize and admire others; it’s the way life was designed-for the strong to encourage the growth of the weak.
Impact is determined by the commitment, ingenuity, and support that leaders and members provide to their communities rather than just by size or history. This spirit is the lifeblood of the S/M community. Here, legacy and statistics are frequently subordinated to innovation and experimentation. With the post coming to an end, what do you think about these armies? Are there any others that deserve more recognition?
Fwapo
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