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=== Early competition ===

Lords of Discipline competed in major American paintball tournaments during the 1980s, becoming an established competitor in the 15-player format.

The team was active by 1988, with a photograph from a New York tournament preserved in the historical collection of paintball researcher Daniel Bacci.[4]

The organisation was associated with players including Steve Copeland, John "Spud" Jackson, Ryan Northrup, Rob Northrup, Tim Brown, Joe Parks, Tommy Kline and Dave Becker.[1]

Its precise founding date has not been established.