The subject of this article or section was part of Operation: Gnomeregan, a world event that heralded the recovery of the surface of Gnomeregan before the Cataclysm.

Basic Orders
Start	Captain Tread Sparknozzle
End	Captain Tread Sparknozzle
Level	80 (Requires 1)
Category	Dun Morogh
Experience	Varies (13 23 at 80)
Previous	A Few Good Gnomes
Next	In and Out, Vent Horizon

Basic Orders
Level: 80 (Requires 1)
Captain Tread Sparknozzle
Captain Tread Sparknozzle
XP: Varies (13 23 at 80)

Objectives Edit

Follow Drill Sergeant Steamcrank's cues and then report back to Captain Tread Sparknozzle.

• /Salute the Drill Sergeant
• /Roar with the Drill Sergeant
• /Cheer with the Drill Sergeant
• /Dance with the Drill Sergeant

Description Edit

Hey! You look like you could give us a hand!

If you're willing to help our cause, we have to get you through training. Gnome training is brutal and rigorous, so I hope you're ready.

Head over to Drill Sergeant Steamcrank and he'll walk you through what you need to know. Make sure you follow his orders when he gives them, or else you'll never make it [sic]

I'm warning you though, it's tough over there. Come back to see me, if you make it.

Progress Edit

Did you make it through basic training yet? Make sure you follow Drill Sergeant's orders when he gives them.

Completion Edit

You made it through in one piece? You have more gears than I thought, <name>!

Notes Edit

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank stands in front of a formation of Gnomeregan Trainees a little north of the captain. Follow the drill sergeant's prompts:

You need to either have Drill Sergeant Steamcrank targeted or need to type his name in for each of the emotes.

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: All right, you twisted mess of broken gears, let's get to work!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: I am going to teach you all what it takes to be a proper soldier!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: The first thing you need to learn is proper discipline.

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Show me that discipline with a proper salute when I say so!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Okay, recruits, salute!

You /salute the Drill Sergeant with respect.

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Nice job!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: When you go into combat, it is important that you know how to intimidate the enemy with a deafening battle roar!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: When I give the signal, let loose your greatest roar!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Let me hear that battle roar!

You /roar at the Drill Sergeant with bestial vigor.

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Wow, nice and scary!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Remember though, a key factor in winning any battle is positive reinforcement.

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Reward your fellow soldiers in battle with a resounding cheer. Now, cheer at me when I tell you to!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Everyone, cheer!

You /cheer the drill sergeant.

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Fantastic!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: However, the most important part of battle is how you celebrate a good hard earned victory!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Show me your best victory dance when I give the signal!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Now, dance!

You /dance with the drill sergeant.

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: Superb!

Drill Sergeant Steamcrank says: You might be the best set of recruits I've ever seen! Let's go through all of that again!

Quest progressionEdit

1.  [1-80] A Few Good Gnomes
2.  [1-80] Basic Orders
3. Complete both of:
   • Testing the spider mechs
     1.  [1-80] In and Out
     2.  [1-80] One Step Forward...
     3.  [1-80] Press Fire
   •  [1-80] Vent Horizon
4.  [1-80] Prepping the Speech
5.  [1-80] Words for Delivery
6.  [75-80] Words for Delivery (2) (optional)
7.  [75-80] Operation: Gnomeregan

Patch historyEdit

• Patch 3.3.5 (2010-06-22): Added.
  

            Event activated September 7/8, 2010

External linksEdit

• Wowhead
• Thottbot
• DB MMO-Champion