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| 2ndmainssb4    = Diddy Kong
| 2ndmainssb4    = Diddy Kong
| mainssbu        = Inkling
| mainssbu        = Inkling
| mainpm          = Peach
| mainpm          = Peach<!--Armada has not mained Pit since 3.02. Please refrain from changing this.-->
| otherpm        = Fox
| otherpm        = Fox
| 2ndotherpm      = Falco
| 2ndotherpm      = Falco
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| rankingssbm    = [[MPGR 2018]]: 2nd
| rankingssbm    = [[MPGR 2018]]: 2nd
| bestrankingssbm = [[SSBMRank 2016]]: 1st
| bestrankingssbm = [[SSBMRank 2016]]: 1st
| rankingssbu    = [[OrionRank Europe Top 75]]: 33rd
| bestrankingssbu = OrionRank Europe Top 75: 33rd
| bestresultssb  = 1st / 41 at [https://smashboards.com/threads/smashers-reunion-4-results.213819/ Smashers Reunion 4]
| bestresultssb  = 1st / 41 at [https://smashboards.com/threads/smashers-reunion-4-results.213819/ Smashers Reunion 4]
| bestresultssbm  = 1st / 1,428 at {{Trn|EVO 2017|g=SSBM}}
| bestresultssbm  = 1st / 1869 at '''''{{Trn|EVO 2015}}'''''
| bestresultssbb  = 17th / 292 at {{Trn|GENESIS|g=SSBB}}
| bestresultssbb  = 17th / 292 at '''''{{Trn|GENESIS}}'''''
| bestresultssb4  = 4th / 136 at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 5|g=SSB4}}
| bestresultssb4  = 4th / 136 at {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 5}}
| bestresultssbu  = 17th / 1,017 at {{Trn|The Big House 9|g=SSBU}}
| bestresultssbu  = 17th / 1017 at '''''{{Trn|The Big House 9}}'''''
| bestresultpm    = 1st / 382 at {{Trn|Apex 2014|g=PM}}
| bestresultpm    = 1st / 382 at '''''{{Trn|Apex 2014}}'''''
| winningsssbm    = ~$296,238.98
| winningsssbm    = ~$296,238.98
| winningspm      = ~$4,616.29
| winningspm      = ~$4,616.29
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{{art-wikipedia|Armada}}
{{art-wikipedia|Armada}}


'''Armada''' is a [[smasher]] from Gothenburg, Sweden who [[main]]s {{SSBM|Peach}} and {{SSBM|Fox}} in ''[[Melee]]''. One of the [[Five Gods]] of ''Melee'', he is widely considered the greatest Peach player of all time, showcasing outstanding skill for many years with a character still considered to be subpar compared to other top tiers. Since 2007, Armada has never placed below 5th at a tournament, won a multitude of majors and supermajors, and cultivated a streak over 8 years long in which he did not drop a serious tournament set to a player outside of ''Melee''{{'}}s upper echelon. His remarkable consistency and numerous periods of dominance lead many to regard Armada as [[Greatest of all time|the greatest ''Melee'' player of all time]].
'''Armada''' is a [[smasher]] from Gothenburg, Sweden who [[main]]s {{SSBM|Peach}} and {{SSBM|Fox}} in ''[[Melee]]'' who was formerly ranked 1st on the [[European Melee Power Rankings]] and 2nd on the [[2018 MPGR]]. One of the "[[Five Gods]]" of ''Melee'', he is widely considered the greatest Peach player of all time, showcasing outstanding skill for many years with a character still considered to be subpar compared to other top tiers. Since becoming a top level player in 2007, Armada never placed below 5th at a tournament, won a multitude of majors and supermajors, and cultivated a streak over 8 years long in which he did not drop a serious tournament set to a player outside of ''Melee''{{'}}s upper echelon. His remarkable consistency and numerous periods of dominance lead many to regard Armada as [[Greatest of all time|the greatest ''Melee'' player of all time]].


Armada cemented himself as the best European player in 2009, winning {{Trn|SMASH ATTACK}} and {{Trn|Epita Smash Arena 3}}, and facing {{Sm|Mango}} in grand finals at {{Trn|GENESIS}}, his first American major. In 2011 and 2012, he was considered the best player in the world, as he won {{Trn|GENESIS 2}}, {{Trn|Apex 2012}}, and {{Trn|Apex 2013}}. This was followed by a semi-retirement in 2013 which ended with {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 4}} in 2014. He then regained the title of best player in the world in the following year, with major tournament wins including {{Trn|EVO 2015}}, {{Trn|The Big House 5}}, {{Trn|Smash Summit}}, and remained the best player in the world until the beginning of {{Sm|Hungrybox}}'s dominance in 2017. He retired for a second time in 2018, though he briefly remained active as a commentator starting from {{Trn|The Big House 8}}.
Armada cemented himself as the best European player in 2009, winning {{Trn|SMASH ATTACK}} and {{Trn|Epita Smash Arena 3}}, and facing {{Sm|Mango}} in grand finals at {{Trn|GENESIS}}, his first American major. In 2011 and 2012, he was considered the best player in the world, as he won {{Trn|GENESIS 2}}, {{Trn|Apex 2012}}, and {{Trn|Apex 2013}}. This was followed by a semi-retirement in 2013 which ended with {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 4}} in 2014.


Armada is also known for his domination of doubles events at tournaments when teaming with {{Sm|Mew2King}}. The Peach/{{SSBM|Sheik}} team was considered the best ''Melee'' doubles team in the world from 2011 to 2014, having won many majors including {{Trn|Pound V}}, Apex 2012, Apex 2013, {{Trn|SKTAR 3}}, {{Trn|CEO 2014}}, and {{Trn|Kings of Cali 4}}. They are still considered to be one of the best teams in the world, along with [[PewFat]], as they won GENESIS 3 and Smash Summit 3. Armada also dominates doubles events at European tournaments with his younger brother {{Sm|Android}}, in what is known as the "UGS Team". Their best achievements include winning The Big House 5 and {{Trn|GENESIS 4}} doubles. Armada also used to team with {{Sm|Ice}} and his brother {{Sm|Aniolas}}.
In 2015, Armada regained the title of best player in the world, with major tournament wins including {{Trn|EVO 2015}}, {{Trn|The Big House 5}}, and {{Trn|Smash Summit}}.  Armada began 2016 strong by winning {{Trn|GENESIS 3}}, but soon entered a slump in which he placed some of his lowest placings in a year at {{Trn|Get On My Level 2016}} and {{Trn|Battle of the Five Gods}} and also failed to defend his title at {{Trn|EVO 2016}}.  The latter half of 2016 saw Armada having a much better year, winning {{Trn|Smash Summit 3}}, {{Trn|DreamHack Winter 2016}}, and {{Trn|UGC Smash Open}}, and keeping his 1st place on the 2016 SSBM rankings.


Outside of ''Melee'', Armada also ''[[Project M]]'' competitively from 2012-2015, maining {{PM|Pit}}. He was one of the best ''Project M'' players in the world in the 3.02 era, with his precision with Pit's light arrows earning him the nickname "The Swedish Sniper." In addition, he had seen some competitive play in the other ''Smash'' titles that came after ''Melee''. His greatest performances in these other ''Smash'' games took place in early-''[[Ultimate]]'' where he was considered one of the best {{SSBU|Inkling}} players from Europe, though he primarily competed outside said region and as such was recognized as an honorable mention on the inaugural [[European Smash Rankings|European Ultimate Power Rankings]]. He was also one of the most successful ''Melee'' players in early-''Ultimate'', having placed 17th at the supermajors {{Trn|Mainstage}} and {{Trn|The Big House 9}} and defeated {{Sm|ZD}} at {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit}}. He stopped competing after {{Trn|DreamHack Winter 2019}} and has fully retired from competitive ''Smash''.
Armada is also known for his domination of doubles events at tournaments when teaming with {{Sm|Mew2King}}. The Peach/{{SSBM|Sheik}} team was considered the best ''Melee'' doubles team in the world from 2011 to 2014, having won nationals such as {{Trn|Pound V}}, Apex 2012, Apex 2013, {{Trn|SKTAR 3}}, {{Trn|CEO 2014}}, and {{Trn|Kings of Cali 4}}. They are still considered to be one of the best teams in the world, along with [[PewFat]], as they won GENESIS 3 and Smash Summit 3. Armada also dominates doubles events at European tournaments with his younger brother {{Sm|Android}}, in what is known as the "UGS Team". Their best achievements include winning The Big House 5 and {{Trn|GENESIS 4}} doubles. Armada also used to team with {{Sm|Ice}} and his brother {{Sm|Aniolas}}.
 
Armada also played ''[[Project M]]'' competitively from 2012-2015, maining {{PM|Pit}}. He was one of the best ''Project M'' players in the world in the 3.02 era, with his precision with Pit's light arrows earning him the nickname "The Swedish Sniper."


Armada was sponsored by [[Alliance]] on November 6th, 2014<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2li4ro/armada_joins_alliance/</ref>. On December 12th, 2016, [[Alliance]] was spun-off into a player-owned organization by former parent company [[Twitch]]<ref>http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/18262358/2016-evil-geniuses-alliance-leave-parent-company-goodgame</ref>. Armada, along with the original ''Dota 2'' members, was given a percentage of the organization.<ref>http://www.12up.com/posts/4259994-alliance-now-an-independent-esports-organization</ref> Armada would part ways with Alliance on February 16th, 2024, after more than nine years with the organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArmadaUGS/status/1758507104845861355|title=Armada parts ways with Alliance}}</ref>
Armada was sponsored by [[Alliance]] on November 6th, 2014<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/2li4ro/armada_joins_alliance/</ref>. On December 12th, 2016, [[Alliance]] was spun-off into a player-owned organization by former parent company [[Twitch]]<ref>http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/18262358/2016-evil-geniuses-alliance-leave-parent-company-goodgame</ref>. Armada, along with the original ''Dota 2'' members, was given a percentage of the organization.<ref>http://www.12up.com/posts/4259994-alliance-now-an-independent-esports-organization</ref> Armada would part ways with Alliance on February 16th, 2024, after more than nine years with the organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArmadaUGS/status/1758507104845861355|title=Armada parts ways with Alliance}}</ref>
On September 18th, 2018, Armada retired from ''Melee'' singles.<ref>https://twitter.com/ArmadaUGS/status/1042123300472799239/</ref> However, he still occasionally attends tournament to [[commentate]], starting at the {{Trn|The Big House 8}}. He also began participating in ''[[Ultimate]]'' tournaments, maining {{SSBU|Inkling}}. While he didn't enter much tournaments, Armada was a force in early ''Ultimate'', defeating players such as {{Sm|ZD}}, {{Sm|Chag}}, {{Sm|ZeRo}}, {{Sm|Kiwi}}, and {{Sm|Lemmon}}, as well as placing 17th out of 273 entrants at {{Trn|Mainstage}}, 5th out of 153 entrants at {{Trn|DreamHack Winter 2019}}, and in his most notable performance, 17th out of 1017 entrants at {{Trn|The Big House 9}}.  He was additionally ranked as an Honorable Mention on both the [[Swedish Power Rankings]] and the [[European Smash Rankings]]. Armada would stop competing in ''Ultimate'' after its first year, and has since completely retired from ''Smash''.


==Tournament history==
==Tournament history==
===Origin of the name===
===Origin of the name===
In 2004, Armada and his brothers {{Sm|Aniolas}} and {{Sm|Android}} entered a [[Nintendo]] contest in Gothenburg, Sweden. Each brother ultimately failed in going through the tournament, Armada specifically mentioning that Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 was the hardest game, as he had never played it up to that point. After the tournament, Adam, Aniolas, and Android, along with 3 other friends founded The [[Ultimate Gamers of Sweden]] or UGS. Patrick, one of these three other founding members gave the name "Armada" to him and he has used it ever since.
In 2004, Armada and his brothers {{Sm|Aniolas}} and {{Sm|Android}} entered a [[Nintendo]] contest in Gothenburg, Sweden. Each brother ultimately failed in going through the tournament, Armada specifically mentioning that Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 was the hardest game, as he had never played it up to that point. After the tournament him, Aniolas and Android founded The [[Ultimate Gamers of Sweden]] or UGS. Aniolas gave the name "Armada" to him and he has used it ever since.


It was rumored that Armada is short for "Action Replay Adam". AR are the 1st 2 letters and 'mada' is Adam backwards. {{Sm|D1}} spread that rumor while commentating at [[Apex 2012]]. Armada later expressed his hatred for that name calling it "lame".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jw2fuzcwV8</ref>
It was rumored that Armada is short for "Action Replay Adam". AR are the 1st 2 letters and 'mada' is Adam backwards. {{Sm|D1}} spread that rumor while commentating at [[Apex 2012]]. Armada later expressed his hatred for that name calling it "lame".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jw2fuzcwV8</ref>

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