The Roblox Assault Team

The Roblox Assault Team (R.A.T.) is a long-lived, powerful clan on ROBLOX. It is currently the 4th largest Clan on Roblox, behind Vortex Security, Team Domino, and F.E.A.R.  The group is currently lead by cjsaurusrex(Previously cj10127). The homeland of the group is a planet known as Frostaria. R.A.T. is a generally respected clan throughout the Roblox Clans community.

History
RAT was truly started by Cezza321 with his second in command, Stealthmatt around 2009. It was, at first a modern military monarchy clan. However, It later transitioned into an empire soon enough known as "Dark ages". Stealthmatt which became second leader of RAT after Cezza321 left, became very infamous at a rapid pace. RAT fought clans such as X-101st, EW, REF and many other famous clans of the day. However, the memorable Ro-War against UCR was easily the largest and most famous. The RAT Empire and The UCR with help of RHC (where D4 & TDfall turn up) faced off against each other in perhaps the most talked about ROBLOX Clan War in C&G History up to that point. No one for sure knows who came out the ultimate victor, but UCR was found to be the likely winner with a few help from RHC.

RAT then entered the modern period of its history, with its new leader, ColourTheory. RAT experienced another rapid growth stage, growing to its present amount of 79,000 members. This was the point in time when R.A.T.'s combat skills were greatly improved due to increased training and new reforms made by ColourTheory. In early 2010, RAT teamed up with its former rival UCR to fight new superclan F.E.A.R. The war ended with a victory for RAT and UCR. FEAR and RAT later became close allies. RAT defeated JC in a war in Fall 2010, TRA in a final battle in September 2011, and X-101st in June 2012. RAT also fought in one of the most followed and controversial wars in Roblox History against The Vaktovian Empire. The war ended in a win for RAT in early 2012. RAT then got into a war with F.E.A.R. Vortex Security, Urban Assault Forces, and X-101st assisted RAT in this war. RAT then also went to war with UCR, along with UAF, X-101st, The Grand Imperium, and The Grey Army. After a leader change in UCR, the war ended, and RAT and UCR became allies.

On November 22, 2012, ColourTheory handed leadership of the group over to Cj10127, because of his inactivity on Roblox. Cj10127 is currently reforming the group in several ways, including a new promotion system, and various division reforms.

In the Summer of 2013 ColourTheory temporarily returned. He saw how corrupt R.A.T had become in his opinion and started the New Frostarian Union or NFU for short. Since then relations with ColourTheory and RAT have become more calm, as he passed NFU down to piede and then down to Tenal.

Leaders
thumbCezza321 Cezza321 created The Roblox Assault Team in 2009. The group was not that famous under his reign, as R.A.T. only has around 50-100 members at this point. He made some of the first R.A.T. related bases for the group, including their first recruitment center. He later left the group and turned control of the group over to his second in command, Stealthmatt. Despite the fact that Cezza321 resigned from the ownership position within R.A.T., he is still a member of the group today.

StealthMatt
StealthMatt was the second leader of The Roblox Assault Team. He was the first leader to make

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R.A.T. a famous group. During his reign, R.A.T. gained over 20,000 members, and then became the largest group on Roblox. This was due to the popularity of R.A.T.'s first base, The R.A.T. Headquarters (HQ). After RAT's member count passed that of the United Clan of Roblox, the leader of the group, Benblue9, declared war on R.A.T. After a long war, the leaders of both groups ended the war through a treaty. ThePhantomHourGlass, who was a cousin of Benblue9, then convinced Stealthmatt to give ownership of The Roblox Assault Team to him. After this happened, Stealthmatt participated in various other groups, and has since quit Roblox.

thumbThePhantomHourGlass
Main Article: ThePhantomHourGlass 

Commonly known as TPHG, ThePhantomHourGlass owned R.A.T. for a considerably longer amount of time than the two previous leaders. He gained control of the group after he convinced Stealthmatt to sell it to him. This created some controversy, as some players suspected that ThePhantomHourGlass scammed Stealthmatt out of R.A.T. One of TPHG's first moves as leader of the group was to ally the group to the United Clan of Roblox, which was owned by his cousin, Benblue9. During his reign as the leader of the group, ThePhantomHourGlass made several reforms in the group, including replacing high ranks and improving technology. However, he still kept the first logo, as well as the first headquarters in use. Aside from owning The Roblox Assault Team, ThePhantomHourGlass owned many other superclans at the time, including Frost Clan and U.C.R. SM agreed to sell it to TPHG, a leader and former owner of UCR. ThePhantomHourGlass was deleted in 2010, and he then moved to the account Meowmixxed. While on the account Meowmixxed, he served as the second in command of The Roblox Assault Team under the Donkey04/ColourTheory era. After Meowmixxed got deleted, he then moved to the account Benblue, which he is still on today. He is still in R.A.T. today on his account Benblue.

Ploober33
Ploober33 had the shortest leadership of any leader of The Roblox Assault Team. He owned the group for approximately 24 hours. Many users believe that he owned the group while he did because of the fact that ThePhantomHourGlass was currently on vacation.

Bobob55
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Bobob55 also owned RAT for a short time. However, he still made several vital contributions to the group, and left a legacy that was built on during the Donkeyo4/ColourTheory era. Bobob55 reformed The Roblox Assault Team into a more modern/futuristic military, with help of his second in command Donkeyo4 (now known as ColourTheory). He is still in R.A.T. today.

ColourTheory
thumb|ColourTheoryMain Article: ColourTheory

Once known as donkeyo4 (D4) prior to 2011, ColourTheory's name was changed due to a Roblox moderator's accident. TDFall and Hurtroboryan both got RAT while donkeyo4's name was deleted and changed to ColourTheory. He is the previous leader of the Roblox Assault Team, and has reformed the group into a stronger, more influential group than R.A.T. has ever been. R.A.T. has prospered under his reign, gaining an estimated 40,000 members since he became leader back in late 2009 to early 2010.

Colourtheory has gotten the group in a lot of wars since his position as leader. His reign has defeated several groups. He was the leader during the war with VAK, which was one of the most followed and controversial wars in ROBLOX history. While both sides claimed victory, most players agreed that the war ended in a indecisive stalemate. He handed leadership of the group to Cjsaurusrex on Thanksgiving 2012 (November 22, 2012).

Cjsaurusrex
thumb The newest leader of R.A.T. Cjsaurusrex was handed the group from ColourTheory on November 22, 2012 (Thanksgiving 2012), and currently leads the group now. Cjsaurusrex has made multiple reforms to the group, including a new promotion system, multiple division reforms, and a new logo. He has also carried on the legacy of ColourTheory, while building on it. The first major war fought under Cjsaurusrex's administration was the war against John's Cobras and the United Nations. It has been stated that the Spectrum Development project will continue under cjsaurusrex's era, with the next fort scheduled for release being Celeste III. Cjsaurusrex's previous username was Cj10127, but enountering some issues, he changed his name to cjsaurusrex.

Ranks and Departments
These ranks are based off of the Lotus Promotion System, established by cjsaurusrex(Previously cj10127).

Entrance Ranks
Members of the ranks under the Entrance category are expected to be dedicated at training, as well as defend R.A.T. forts often. They are expected to learn the basics of R.A.T. under these ranks.

1. Conscript
The first rank within R.A.T., they have yet to be trained, and make up the majority of the group. In order to achieve this rank, members must join the group.

2. Soldier
These are trained soldiers of R.A.T. They have no power at R.A.T. related places and events, but are the main fighting force in R.A.T. They are expected to be able to follow basic orders.

3. Scout
Scouts are R.A.T. troops that have proven themselves in some way, through combat or leadership. Members of this rank are expected to have a basic understanding of R.A.T., and have maturity. Like Soldiers, they are expected to follow orders, but have little to no leadership powers.

4. Guard
Guards are expected to guard R.A.T.'s forts against enemy raiders. They are expected to be extremely active at R.A.T. forts, more so than previous ranks. A guard can be expected to provide strategic information to the commanding officer at the base, in order to successfully guard the base from raiders.

Experience Ranks
These members are expected to know little more than the basics of R.A.T., and to serve as small role models to those that are currently in the Entrance Ranks category.

5. Infiltrator
Infiltrators are not only expected to carry out the duties that were required by Guards, they are also expected to raid (infiltrate) enemy forts and obtain vital information. Members of this rank are also expected to serve as an example to the lower ranks in the group, as well as respect and assist the higher ranking members in the group.

6. Marksman
Not only are Marksmen required to carry out the duties assigned to Infiltrators and Guards, but they are also expected to start showing their leadership skills in the group. They are expected to carry out their assigned duties without assistance from a high rank.

7. Coordinator
Coordinators are really started to work on their leadership qualities, rather than their combat abilities. Although not a lot of power comes with this rank, members are still expected to earn the respect and loyalty of their comrades. This is the last rank before members achieve ranks solely based off of leadership. The rank of Coordinator is also the last Experience Rank.

Milestone Ranks
Members of the ranks under this category are expected to have perfected their game-play and combat skills as soldiers, and are now expected to assert the role of leaders in the group. The ranks under the Milestone category assist members in developing leadership skills.

8. Supervisor
Supervisor is the first rank in R.A.T. where members are no longer treated as soldiers, and are now treated as role models and leaders. Supervisors are expected to advise and train the low ranks, and to provide a strategic defense tips for the low ranks to follow to ensure a successful defense.

9. Justicar
If a Admiral has taken you under his/her wing, it is there decision to promote you to justicar when they believe you have learned all that you need to know as a supervisor.

Prominent Ranks
Members of the Prominent Ranks are given access to the Prestigious Info-center, where promotions are entered into the record system. They are also expected to host training for the lower ranks to improve combat skills. They are trusted by the higher ranks, and are given the power to delete wall posts, and make shouts within the group. Members of the group must pass the Prominent Leadership test to achieve the ranks in this category.

10.Operator
Diplomatic Rank

12. Diplomat
These members are representing other clans allied to R.A.T. They have no power over R.A.T.'s members at a R.A.T. base or event, but have power over R.A.T. members at that certain clan's base or event.

Council Ranks
The ranks under the Council category are some of the most powerful ranks in the group. Members of these ranks are expected to keep the duties established under the lower ranks, and are expected to lead lower ranking R.A.T. members into battle, and to serve as the ultimate role models for the R.A.T. community. All of the members in these ranks have been selected by those ranking Admiral+, so the promotion system no longer applies once members reach these ranks.

13. Marshal
Marshals are to serve as assistants to their assigned Admiral. These members are expected to assist their Admiral in carrying out their certain duties, as well as assisting other higher ranking members when needed. This rank is different from the previous ranks in that these members only focus on one specific part of R.A.T., as opposed to using one skill in multiple fields. There can only be 24 Marshals in the group at any one time.

14. Admiral
Admirals are expected to carry out the duties assigned to them in a specific department given to them by the head of that department. They are also expected to oversee the Milestone Ranks, and assist them when needed. Admirals are selected by the Grand Admiral himself, through recommendations by the Great Admirals. There can only be 12 Admirals in the group at any one time, and one can become an admiral only when a position in a department opens up. The current RAT admirals are as follows:
 * Rykarz
 * PointlessChris24
 * Raven98
 * Arcenum.

15. Great Admiral
Great Admirals are some of the most trusted members by the Grand Admiral. They are to head one of the two departments (Internal Affairs and External Affairs), and oversee the Admirals assigned to those specific departments. The second in command of the group (currently N/A) is also located within the rank of Great Admiral, and is expected to assist the Grand Admiral whenever necessary, and to help oversee the other Grand Admirals and Admirals. There are only five Great Admirals in the group at any given time, one for each department, and the second in command.

16. Grand Admiral
The Grand Admiral is the leader of the group, and is in charge of overseeing all actions taken by the group. Cjsaurusrex is the 7th and current Grand Admiral of the group.

Departments
There are two departments of the group, each directed by two Great Admirals. [Department of IA and Department of EA]

Director of the Inperium
Directed by the Grand Admiral cjsaurusrex, oversees all RAT operations.

Department of Internal Affairs
Directed by Great Admirals nukeysaurusrex and Mike82098, this department deals with all internal dealings within R.A.T. The department deals with member punishments, member questions and concerns, and events within R.A.T. They are also expected to set an example within R.A.T.

Department of External Affairs
Directed by Great Admirals shinypikachu1234 and fabiao, this department deals with affairs outside of R.A.T. They handle allied relations, and maintain communications and good relations with allies of R.A.T.

R.A.T. Divisions
All of the divisions listed are owned by cjsaurusrex(cj10127), thus making them official.

The Roblox Assault Team Honors Division[SHUTDOWN]
thumbThe Honors Divison is a division that contains members that show outstanding leadership, loyalty, and disciplinary qualities. Admission into this division is not based off of fighting ability, although it once was. To be eligible for admission, players must have at least 25 knowledge points, as well as at least 5 strength points. Once members meet these requirements, they are interviewed by an Admiral or Honors Admiral. Once players pass the interview, they are given admission into the division. The Honors Division has since been shutdown in the reform known as 'Connection'.

The Roblox Assault Team Immortals Division
thumb|74pxThe R.A.T Immortals are the best 100 fighters in the whole group. Once the rank of Review is reached, the player is tested to get into the group. After being accepted into the group, players have two weeks to get promoted, or they get exiled. The group is under reform as apart of the multiple reforms carried out by cj10127's new administration.

The Roblox Assault Team Inperium
thumbThis division serves as a high rank division for the members of R.A.T. The purpose of this division is to ensure communication between the high ranks within the group. The information discussed in the Inperium division is considered top secret, and exaltation from the group will happen if information from the division is leaked. The members of this division are ranked based off the department they work for. In order to gain admission to the group, members must be the rank of Admiral+ in the main division.

Sparrow Corporation
thumb|74pxSparrow Corp is the most prestigious and selective R.A.T. division. This division is responsible for managing several aspects of the main division, including development and technology, as well as internal and external affairs within R.A.T. Only the best builders, scripters, and media editors are in this division, along with some of R.A.T.'s most famous and important leaders. In order to acquire entry into this division, members must exhibit some of their best work in the field of building, scripting, art, and/or media branches. Then, the director of that field or a majority of the players already in the group that are in that field must vote the player in. Members of Sparrow Corporation are given the rank of Marshal in the main division upon entry. Sparrow Corporation will be reformed soon as apart of the multiple reforms carried out by cj10127's new administration

Fort Borealis
thumb|300px|Fort BorealisMain Article: Fort Borealis

Fort Borealis is R.A.T.'s newest fort. The fort is located in a tropical climate on a series of 9 islands known as the Borealis Islands. The Borealis Islands were named after the Aurora Borealis, aka "The Northern Lights". These islands lie far north of the main Frostarian habitable continent. It lies in the Border Ocean, the ocean that separates the colonies in the frozen wasteland and the cities and society in the main continent around the equator planet. There exist 5 islands: Borealis Alpha, Borealis Beta, Borealis Omega, Borealis Gamma and Borealis Crown. The battle takes place on the largest island, Borealis Crown. The main fort is on the biggest island, with a man-made canal dividing the island right down the middle. The fort itself contains two outposts: a raiders' base and a Roblox Assault Team base. The goal of the game is to defend one base while trying to take over and attack the other. The R.A.T. base contains a main road with several buildings on each side. The raiders' base contains a broken wall with tents and multiple buildings. The base is relatively fair, with each side having access to the same weapons and vehicles, and spawning in their own base. To capture the terminal, players must stand on the terminal for the opposing team until a flash drive tool appears in their Starter Pack. They then must bring this flash drive to their terminal, and stand on it. In 20 minutes, the other team wins. Also, players can unsecured the other terminal, causing members of that outpost to spawn outside of the base. Fort Borealis has recently been released in August 2012, and was released as a part of the R.A.T. project Spectrum. The fort contains new technology never before seen by the Roblox Assault Team, such as a unique terminal system, new weapons, and new vehicles, in addition to other new technology. The fort took Celeste II's former game-slot and hit the front page almost immediately. The popularity of the game got RAT over 2,000 more members in the week of its release, as well as giving the game-slot over 1,000,000 place visits..

Fort Celeste
Main Article: Fort Celeste

thumb|300px|Celeste IFort Celeste is R.A.T.'s main fort. It is the oldest out of all of the other R.A.T. forts, and it has been updated several times. Celeste is the most popular R.A.T. fort, amounting to over 1.1 million place visits. Two versions of this fort have been released since the fort's creation, with a third currently in the works.

The first version was known as Fort Celeste I. It was modeled after X-101st's Fort Franneh. Located on a tropical island in the middle of a vast ocean, the fort was surrounded by a spiked wall. To raid the fort, raiders entered from a hole in the back of the wall. The fort itself contained a horizontal building that had an armory, prison, lobby, control room, meeting room, and offices.

thumb|300px|Celeste IICeleste I was then upgraded to Celeste II. Located in a frozen climate, this version differed from the original in several ways. The building was a vertical skyscraper, as opposed to a horizontal building. The second version contained all the things the original did, but this version had additions as well, such as a control room, clinic, and Sparrow Corp. Offices. In order to raid this fort, raiders must take a boat over to the snowmobiles, and ride one over the fort walls. Cj10127 has stated that Celeste III is in the works, with some of the features being an all new gun set, all new terrain, and a refurbished tower. Cj has not stated a release date for the project, but is expected to soon.

Fort Equinox
thumb|300pxFort Equinox is one of the older bases of The Roblox Assault Team. Originally built as a secondary base to serve as backup to Celeste II, Fort Equinox was taken down with the release of Borealis. The fort was then revived when R.A.T. went to war with WIJ, and has remained as the secondary base for the group. Located in a tropical climate, the fort itself is carved into the mountains. The inside of the fort contains an obstacle course to get to the flag, an armory, meeting room, barracks, offices, and a recreational area. These areas are spread out throughout the base. There is also an elevator that takes players to the top floor, which contains more offices. The fort has several vehicles as well. These vehicles include a helicopter and a jet. The fort used to have a nuke plane. This plane dropped bombs that could easily destroy the fort and kill other players instantly. Because of abuse by both R.A.T. members and raiders, this plane was since taken down.

Trivia

 * A user with "Meow" in his username is in RAT. This is rather ironic, cause cats eat rats.

Future Endeavors

 * Phase two of the R.A.T. Developer Project Spectrum. The first phase of the project involved the release of Fort Borealis. Borealis is currently in the public BETA testing stage, with an official release expected soon. The next Spectrum fort, known as Fort Cygnus, will soon be under development. It will be in a winter terrain, and a more military like fort than Borealis. It will replace Celeste III, which was originally planned to be released after Borealis.
 * A new promotion system.
 * Division reforms.
 * Revival of Celeste III project by cj10127.