It's not goodbye, it's see you later
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Blackwatch Brotherhood has been more than just a gaming community—it’s been a home, a family, and a place where friendships were forged through countless battles, late-night raids, and moments of shared victory and defeat. Since our founding on October 16, 2014, this community has grown into something truly special.
But as all things do, this chapter is coming to an end. After years of leading this amazing group, I’ve reached a point where I no longer have the time to dedicate to its future. It’s not a decision I’ve made lightly, and it’s one that comes with a heavy heart. If you ask anyone who knows me, they will tell you that Blackwatch Brotherhood has been one of my greatest accomplishments, and I hold it very near and dear to my heart. Blackwatch Brotherhood has been an incredible honor to lead, and I will miss it dearly. It's been my baby for over a decade now.
That being said, this is not the end of the road. The Blackwatch Brotherhood name will live on in the guilds, clans, and teams that have carried its banner across countless games. No in-game groups will be disbanded, and you’ll still see Blackwatch Brotherhood standing strong wherever we’ve made our mark. The only thing coming to a close is the community itself, our website (which will remain online until the domain expires on August 18, 2025), and our Discord server, which will also be shut down.
For those who have my number, you know I’m always just a text or call away. And for anyone who might want to take up the mantle and continue the mission, I’m offering the chance to pass along the domain and all Blackwatch Brotherhood assets. If you’re interested, you’ll find a form at the bottom to request the "keys" to Blackwatch Brotherhood—or simply to share a memory that I can add to this page.
I also want to take a moment to thank those who stuck around through everything—the crazy times, the quiet times, and yes, even the times Bungie made updates that sent players running.
A special heartfelt thanks to:
❤ DinkyTheClown
❤ XxUrHolyNessxX
❤ Ziicaboose
❤ ExpectingRoxas
❤ MiSS MartyR M16
❤ Uncounthplum
❤ RedRayne
❤ xLast Melonx
❤ Pandapumkun
…and countless others who have played their part in the success of Blackwatch Brotherhood. Your dedication made this community what it was, and for that, I am forever grateful.
While this may be the end of Blackwatch Brotherhood as a centralized community, the spirit of what we built will never fade. It will live on in the friendships we made, the battles we fought, and the legacy we created together.
So this isn’t goodbye. It’s just see you later.
Stay safe, keep gaming, and may Blackwatch Brotherhood always be a positive memory to look back on.
💫 See you starside 💫
Michael (Mercy)
Memories and Comments
There isn't enough room on this page to list all the memories I've had throughout the last decade with you all but a couple of things come to mind instantly.
Raid days were always some of the best times. I’d hold onto my PTO at work just so I could take off specifically for raid launches. We’d all load up on snacks and energy drinks, ready to grind for hours and push through raids in the first 24. Those days were pure chaos, but man, I loved every second of it.
And then there were the nights that had us laughing until we were in tears—like Panda screaming and yelling over who-knows-what, making it impossible to focus because we were all too busy dying from laughter. Or the times when Holy had a few too many drinks and ended up passing out mid-raid, leaving us to try and finish the final boss while his snoring blasted through our headsets.
Then there were the nights when Caboose and I spent countless hours glitching through the map, trying to phase in and out of areas, triggering events we definitely weren’t supposed to, only to end up stuck inside walls or falling through the floor. Hell, we even found unreleased lore before it was supposed to drop, just by jumping off random ledges and glitching into a black abyss.
And I can’t forget the late-night grinds with Dinky, running strikes at 3 or 4 AM on a work night, farming for some ridiculous item that probably wasn’t even worth the exhaustion the next morning.
There are way too many memories to list, but every single one of them means the world to me. Blackwatch Brotherhood wasn’t just a gaming community—it was home. And these moments I’ll carry with me forever.
Michael (MercyTillDeath)Founder"It has been a long time since I've had the privilege to enjoy one of the greatest games ever with yall. However, those memories will stay with me forever. I'm extremely grateful for yall, the friends I made, our late nights gaming, and all the laughs we've enjoyed. I wish yall nothing but the best and now I hope someday our paths will cross again! Godspeed, brotherhood!"
Sam PMember"Been around a while and it’s sad to see this clan I once called a tight knit family is going out separate ways but I will always cherish the memories of running raids sherpaing new people and even meeting friends families through the mic. It’s gonna be weird not opening discord and seeing the BWB emblem for the discord but I will forever remember everyone. Per Audacia Ad Astra"
HoldenMember"I remember the late nights my parents would stay up and raid and me watching them get beat up by day one raid bosses or my mom screaming because she can't do parkour and my dad going through the walls. When I was finally able to join raids, I had a blast with all the people I still call friends today. The amount of laughs and tears that were shed every day and every night meant a lot to me growing up. I've met my best friends here, people I consider family. I'm so happy to have been here. I'm happy to have found my best friends here. I love yall. It's been great.But maybe it doesn't have to end.... <3"
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