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South Korea’s military team for pro StarCraft players

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When your country takes macro-management so seriously that it becomes a matter of national defense. South Korea requires all able-bodied men to serve in the military. Because a two-year hiatus would completely destroy a professional gamer's reflexes, the Air Force created the 'Air Force ACE' team in 2006. It let elite StarCraft players complete their service by aggressively clicking mice in tournaments.

South Korea’s military team for pro StarCraft players
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