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What does the A.C.A. stand for on the side of some buildings in Arulco?[message #264965]

Sun, 17 October 2010 06:10

D34THROW

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I'm guessing it's Arulco [something] Authority, but I could be wrong. Maybe a soldier headquarters? Tends to be one per town...

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Private

Re: What does the A.C.A. stand for on the side of some buildings in Arulco?[message #264977]

Sun, 17 October 2010 16:23

public1983

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What about Arulco Civil Authority? I am just guessing, but it is about military people enforcing law and order. This suits the Arulco setting, does it not?

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Re: What does the A.C.A. stand for on the side of some buildings in Arulco?[message #264978]

Sun, 17 October 2010 16:34

DepressivesBrot

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I think this topic was argued to death and back. I don't know if someone ever found a definitive answer (like 'developer X said' or 'there's a reference in the code about Y'), but the general consensus includes 'Arulco', 'Civil' and either 'Authority' or 'Administration'.

Seeing that the signs at SAM sites actually read 'Base de Militaire' (or somesuch), 'Administration Civil d'Arulco' is also a popular guess.
Furthermore, the ACA is usually considered the 'normal' police, not a military unit.

Oh, and before you ask, 'Where is Arulco' is equally uncertain and indefinite.

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Captain

Re: What does the A.C.A. stand for on the side of some buildings in Arulco?[message #264984]

Sun, 17 October 2010 18:32

D34THROW

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Oh, I think I've come to the conclusion that Arulco is either in South America or somewhere near Spain, based on the fact that so many people speak with a Spanish accent. However, I'm leaning toward Central America because of the number of pseudo-American accents in the country, even though the French construction of the SAM site signs and such would suggest something of a blur between France and Spain.

Administration Civil d'Arulco actually makes a lot of sense. Surprised I never came up with "civil" considering all the things it could be I've run through in my mind.

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Private

Re: What does the A.C.A. stand for on the side of some buildings in Arulco?[message #264985]

Sun, 17 October 2010 20:21

Beka

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D34THROW

Oh, I think I've come to the conclusion that Arulco is either in blablabla, based on the fact that blablabla...

As said above by DepressivesBrot, this topic was indeed brought up very often. Please read the several threads concerning the "where lies Arulco?" question. Wink

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Re: What does the A.C.A. stand for on the side of some buildings in Arulco?[message #265009]

Mon, 18 October 2010 11:06

usrbid

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DepressivesBrot is correct, Administration Civil d'Arulco, it is like a rural police force. More like a basic Gendarmerie instead of Los Angeles SWAT.

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