2013 was the beginning of the Second Golden Age of armies, as the members of the community finally began to accept that ACP had fallen. While the Hot Sauce Army held onto the number one spot for a decent amount of time, the new number one army was the Nachos. Under Puckley and other influential leaders, the army sustained the number one spot. In May of this year, the Rebel Penguin Federation returned to prevalence and became a huge rival for Puckley’s Nachos. The Rebel Penguin Federation’s leadership then spearheaded the future of recruiting and innovation in all Club Penguin armies under Elmikey and Tax1. The Army Republic also peaked in 2013 as it spearheaded the White Alliance in the earlier parts of the year and continued to remain powerful under Buritodaily and Vinny. The Ice Warriors also saw a return late this year and the following year, with Kingfunks4 at the helm in the best showing of his career.
Puckley
Puckley was one of the most dedicated Nachos ever. Joining in February 2008 and still leading to this day, he never missed a battle and always had good spirit. His excellent ideas got the Nachos very far, and without him they would be much different. Throughout all of Person1233′s leadership, Puckley led alongside him. He worked with Person1233 to organize most of the things that Person1233 is credited for, and Puckley is by far one of the greatest friends of the Nachos. Puckley is also known for leading in 2011 along with TanMan626. Together, they made the Nachos the best they have been in a very long time. He also defeated the mighty ACP empire during the summer of 2012, and is arguably the most responsible person for the fall of the army that year. Puckley was also famous for the long and hard war fought against the newly-reformed Rebel Penguin Federation in the summer of 2013. Always respected and held at high regard in this community, and is without a doubt one of the best we have ever seen.
Elmikey
While Elmikey also contributed to the Rebel Penguin Federation in 2007, he was one of the most controversial figures of 2013 following his return to armies in May. Elmikey led the Rebel Penguin Federation out of its slump into new heights, challenging armies like the Nachos and the Army Republic, and hitting 19-month record sizes on Club Penguin with the RPF. Elmikey was also one of the leaders of the New Dawn Alliance, which formed in late 2013 to combat the “evil and corrupt armies.” Due to these contributions, among others, Elmikey became the most controversial person of 2013 and was the cause of all sorts of wars and conflicts throughout armies. He was named CPA Central Person of the Year in 2013. While commonly debated, Elmikey is undoubtedly one of the most important people of the Second Golden Age.
Tax1
Tax is well regarded for his achievements and leadership in several top tier armies and is known for revolutionizing recruiting in Club Penguin. What he has done has changed the way armies have functioned and formed since 2013. He is known for leading the Rebel Penguin Federation alongside Elmikey – a leadership responsible for the era of auto-typing that changed the face of the community and still has an effect today. He was a vital figure in what was known as the “Second Golden Age” of armies. His recruiting brought in a new generation of members for all armies. He was also famously known for his major contributions to the New Dawn Alliance and his creation of the New World Alliance used to combat corrupt armies. Tax is also well known for his contribution of new tactics used in Club Penguin warfare such as bringing in unique formations which are still used to this day. He also had successful stints in the Ice Warriors and is most notably known for his return to the helm of the Ice Warriors during a failed transition period. This then led to another Golden Age in the Ice Warriors under the dual leadership of Tax and Wwebestfan, which they dominated the top spot on top ten during their reign. Tax is arguably one of the most important people in the Second Golden Age and is without a doubt a highly influential figure in our community today.
BuritoDaily
While the Army Republic played a major role in the community for a few years since its creation, 2013 was a peak for the Army Republic under Buritodaily, who was one-half of the “Vindaily” duo that brought the army to power. Under Burito, the AR spearheaded the White Alliance and won World War VI in early 2013. Throughout the year following this, the Army Republic reached new heights in the Top Ten and fought wars against the Army of Club Penguin and the Rebel Penguin Federation, among others. Burito, along with Vinny, were the greatest leaders the Army Republic had ever seen, and brought them to new heights and prosperity under their multiple terms as Leader.
Vinny
Vinny, the second member of “Vindaily”, was usually regarded as a more reserved leader of the two. However, he played equal contributions to the rise of the Army Republic and their peak in 2013. Under Vinny, the Army Republic spearheaded the White Alliance and defeated the Black Alliance in January of 2013, bringing an end to World War VI. After breaking ties with the ACP, the Army Republic became a major ally of the Nachos and fought against armies such as the Rebel Penguin Federation and the Army of Club Penguin throughout the year. Without Vinny and his partner Buritodaily, the Army Republic would never have seen the golden age it saw in 2013.
KingFunks4
During his time in CP Armies, Funks was most noted for leading the Water Vikings, Army of CP and Ice Warriors. His leadership of the ACP took place during 2012 and 2013, where over two spells he helped to keep the army together through a tough Black Alliance war. His big success’ came in though 2013-16 where he lead the Water Vikings and Ice Warriors – leading the IW to Legends Cup success and numerous first placements over two spells as leader. He also propelled the Water Vikings from the bottom of the SMAP Top Ten to the top of the CPA Central Top Ten, while reaching the Legends Cup Final, to help make Water Vikings a World Power in 2015. His other notable achievements include being two-time CPA Central CEO – creating tournaments such as the Champions Cup, and leading the Pretzels, Federation and other armies to success. His influence on CP Armies was evident on a yearly basis as Funks was the only person to be listed on every ”Person of the Year List” from 2012 to his first retirement in 2015. He returned for one last time in 2016 to lead the Water Vikings to consistent first placements during the Summer, leading them to the Legends Cup VII Final. He also temporarily returned to CPA Central in a role as Interim Manager in 2016 and a third spell as CEO in 2017 to successfully stabilize the website.
