High Guard High Guard Gaming Guild (formerly Southern Cross High Guard)
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We’re Not Here to Fuck Spiders!
The unofficial official motto of the High Guard.
Light MilSim · Merit-Based Progression · Good Mates
We’re here to play games, have a laugh, make mates, and get amongst a bit of organised chaos. High Guard is a multi-game sci-fi community with Aussie and Kiwi roots.
Organised when it counts. Relaxed when it doesn’t.
Our Games
Different Games. One Crew.
From exploring distant star systems to fighting tough battles on hostile worlds, High Guard brings players together across a range of sci-fi games.
Elite Dangerous
Exploration, combat, trade, colonisation, and squadron operations across space.
Dune: Awakening
Survival, exploration, crafting, and cooperative operations on Arrakis.
Helldivers 2
Cooperative combat, tactical chaos, and occasional questionable orbital bombardment.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Brutal cooperative combat in the Emperor’s service.
NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
Tactical space warfare, fleet coordination, and electronic warfare.
Homeworld
Space fleet strategy and large-scale engagements.
Some games suit organised military ops. Others focus on exploration, building, strategy, or just having a good time. We don’t expect everyone to play the same way in every game.
The High Guard in Action
Our members. Our screenshots. Our crew.
Jackaroos at the controls
21 Strike Fighter Squadron · Elite Dangerous
Willy-Willies on deck
SRM-437 logistics spacecraft · Elite Dangerous
Ready on the carrier flight deck
Jackaroos · Elite Dangerous
Why Join High Guard?
Good Games Are Better With Good Mates.
We bring together players who value teamwork, challenging gameplay, and a bit of military simulation, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
Light MilSim
Organised ops, clear comms, practical tactics, and a chain of command when it’s needed. Gaming shouldn’t feel like a second job. Outside of ops, we’re just gamers who enjoy good company and a bit of banter.
Merit-Based Progression
Ranks, quals, and responsibilities are earned through ability, reliability, and pitching in. Advancement is about what you can do and what you bring to the crew.
Training & Development
No one rocks up knowing everything. Experienced members help others build their skills, from basic game mechanics through to specialist and leadership quals.
Mateship & Community
We value mateship, loyalty, equality, friendship, and backing each other up. Look after your crew, help out, and don’t be a dick.
Organised Operations
Get amongst coordinated activities with a purpose, from squad and fleet ops to bigger campaigns. Plans, briefings, and comms make our shared gaming more rewarding.
Real Life Comes First
Work, family, and personal commitments come first. We’re here to make your spare time better, not tell you how to spend it.
Whether you’re a veteran, a keen gamer, or just starting out, what matters is your attitude, willingness to learn, and how well you get on with the crew.
The Commonwealth Defence Force
Three Branches. One High Guard.
Our shared identity comes from the Commonwealth Defence Force, part of our original Outback Frontiers sci-fi universe. It gives High Guard its military traditions, structure, ranks, quals, and unit identity.
The branches give us a shared identity, but we’re one crew. Members can play different games and team up with mates from anywhere in High Guard.
Ready to Enlist?
Your Next Crew Is Waiting.
Keen to give us a go? Discord is our main meeting spot, where we organise activities, catch up with mates, and welcome new members.
1 · Come aboard
Join our Discord server and introduce yourself.
2 · Have a yarn
Complete your check-in and meet the recruiting crew. We’ll find out what you like playing and what you’re after in a gaming community.
3 · Meet the crew
We’ll help you find your feet, connect with the right people, learn the ropes, and get stuck into the games that interest you.
You don’t need military experience, specialist qualifications, or an encyclopaedic knowledge of our fictional universe. Bring a good attitude, be willing to work with others, and have a sense of humour.
We’re Not Here to Fuck Spiders!
Already a member? Head to the Members Portal for unit information, gaming guides, operations, qualifications and awards.
High Guard Training Schedule
HIGH GUARD | MONTHLY SUNDAY SCHEDULE
1st Sunday — TRAINING
1900–2030 Australian Eastern |
2100–2230 NZ
2nd Sunday — COMBAT OPERATIONS
1900–2100 Australian Eastern |
2100–2300 NZ
3rd Sunday — TRAINING
1900–2030 Australian Eastern |
2100–2230 NZ
4th Sunday — COMBAT OPERATIONS
1900–2100 Australian Eastern |
2100–2300 NZ
5th Sunday — SPECIAL OPERATIONS
Joint missions, community events or free play.
MUSTER: 15 minutes before start on Discord.
All experience levels welcome. Check Discord for games, missions and event details.
Australian Eastern times refer to Sydney/Melbourne. Daylight-saving changeovers may temporarily alter the NZ time difference.
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