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[[Image:Illu.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Ilari "Illu" Pekkala]]
[[Image:Illu.JPG|thumb|250px|right|Ilari "Illu" Pekkala]]
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
'''Ilari "Illu" Pekkala''' is synonymous with creativity, genius, insane gaming, [[Dark License To Kill]], [http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com/topic/2046 AWESOME] and walls of text in the [http://the-elite.net/chat.html Elite's Chatroom]. His contribution to strategy formation and perfection, swift video proof, emotional storytelling and overall positve attitude on the [http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com/directory message boards] have made him countless friends for life throughout the gaming community. In fact it often goes unnoticed that he simply never has a bad word to say about anyone. With a rise to the top of the ranks that gave so much enjoyment to those who witnessed his era, as a person and as a player Ilari was thus the perfect legend on which to write an extended biography of this kind.
'''Ilari "Illu" Pekkala''' is synonymous with creativity, genius, insane gaming, [[Dark License To Kill]], [http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com/topic/2046 AWESOME] and walls of text in the [http://the-elite.net/chat.html Elite's Chatroom]. His contribution to strategy formation and perfection, swift video proof, emotional storytelling and overall positve attitude on the [http://perfectdarkelite.yuku.com/directory message boards] have made him countless friends for life throughout the gaming community. In fact it often goes unnoticed that he simply never has a bad word to say about anyone. With a rise to the top of the ranks that gave so much enjoyment to those who witnessed his era, as a person and as a player Ilari was thus the perfect legend on which to write an extended biography of this kind.
== Summary ==
== Summary ==
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Early_Life|Early Life]]''' – Lives in Borås, Sweden. Huge interest in Track and Field and videogames. Joins [[The Elite]] in January 2004<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Early_Life|Early Life]]''' – Lives in Borås, Sweden. Huge interest in Track and Field and videogames. Joins [[The Elite]] in January 2004<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Dark_License_to_Kill|Dark License To Kill]]''' – First person ever to beat any level on [[DLTK]] difficulty setting. Sets multiple World Records and, beginning with [[Dam]], has been the first to complete every single challenging stage remaining, in some cases still being the only person in history to do so.<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Dark_License_to_Kill|Dark License To Kill]]''' – First person ever to beat any level on [[DLTK]] difficulty setting. Sets multiple World Records and, beginning with [[Dam]], has been the first to complete every single challenging stage remaining, in some cases still being the only person in history to do so.<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#GoldenEye|GoldenEye]]''' - Sets countless World Records, several of which have been called the 'best ever' at the time including [[Dam]] Secret Agent 1:17 and [[Jungle]] SA 0:54. Becomes the Proven [[GoldenEye]] Champion in January 2007<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#GoldenEye|GoldenEye]]''' - Sets countless World Records, several of which have been called the 'best ever' at the time including [[Dam]] Secret Agent 1:17 and [[Jungle]] SA 0:54. Becomes the Proven [[GoldenEye]] Champion in January 2007<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Perfect_Dark|Perfect Dark]]''' - Unties [[Defection]] World Records on Agent, Special Agent and Perfect Agent – including beating [[Sucram]]s infamous claimed time on SA. Reaches the Top 10 with other WRs. Achieved Defection Agent 0:05 on November 7, 2010, destroying a 9-year-old time and making 55+ people lose a world record.<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Perfect_Dark|Perfect Dark]]''' - Unties [[Defection]] World Records on Agent, Special Agent and Perfect Agent – including beating [[Sucram]]s infamous claimed time on SA. Reaches the Top 10 with other WRs. Achieved Defection Agent 0:05 on November 7, 2010, destroying a 9-year-old time and making 55+ people lose a world record.<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Further_Gaming|Further Gaming]]''' - Holds both [[NTSC]] and [[PAL]] World Records simultaneously on [[Super Mario 64]] for 16 star completion. PAL run is still the WR 3 years later<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Further_Gaming|Further Gaming]]''' - Holds both [[NTSC]] and [[PAL]] World Records simultaneously on [[Super Mario 64]] for 16 star completion. PAL run is still the WR 3 years later<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Outside_Gaming|Outside Gaming]]''' – Continues to follow track and field and enjoys various other sporting activities. Is always full of stories to tell and has attended gamer meets with other [[Eliters]].<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Outside_Gaming|Outside Gaming]]''' – Continues to follow track and field and enjoys various other sporting activities. Is always full of stories to tell and has attended gamer meets with other [[Eliters]].<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Creative_Videos|Creative Videos]]''' - Makes some of the most original and entertaining videos the gaming community has ever seen.<br>
'''[[Ilari_Pekkala#Creative_Videos|Creative Videos]]''' - Makes some of the most original and entertaining videos the gaming community has ever seen.<br>
Although on 27th June 2008, [[Rayan Isran]] posted that he had untied Ilari's time with 0:53, it is worth remembering just what an important moment 0:54 was for the community when it was set. It also puts what Ace has subsequently achieved into perspective.
Although on 27th June 2008, [[Rayan Isran]] posted that he had untied Ilari's time with 0:53, it is worth remembering just what an important moment 0:54 was for the community when it was set. It also puts what Ace has subsequently achieved into perspective.
''‘Probably his career-defining time’'' - [[Boss]]<br>
''‘Probably his career-defining time’'' - [[Boss]]<br>
''‘I dunno theres a lot of good wrs but i guess 54 could very well be the best’'' - [[Clemens]]<br>
''‘I dunno theres a lot of good wrs but i guess 54 could very well be the best’'' - [[Clemens]]<br>
''‘Its better than silo sa for sure’'' - [[Wouter]]<br>
''‘Its better than silo sa for sure’'' - [[Wouter]]<br>
''‘Best WR ever. Better than 110 even.’'' - [[Goose]]<br>
''‘Best WR ever. Better than 110 even.’'' - [[Goose]]<br>
''‘This is why I joined the elite, its times like this that makes you feel privileged to be a part of it.’'' - [[Grags]]<br>
''‘This is why I joined the elite, its times like this that makes you feel privileged to be a part of it.’'' - [[Grags]]<br>
''‘54 is easily the best wr by far.’'' - [[Alex]]<br>
''‘54 is easily the best wr by far.’'' - [[Alex]]<br>
''‘I can't believe what I've just seen...’'' – [[Silver Angel]]<br>
''‘I can't believe what I've just seen...’'' – [[Silver Angel]]<br>
''‘Probably the smoothest run ever’'' - [[Luke]]<br>
''‘Probably the smoothest run ever’'' - [[Luke]]<br>
''‘I can't do it any longer. I was going to save my 1000th post to my 16 arch but I can't take it anymore. WTF is going on around here.’'' - [[Patrik]]<br>
''‘I can't do it any longer. I was going to save my 1000th post to my 16 arch but I can't take it anymore. WTF is going on around here.’'' - [[Patrik]]<br>
''‘It is the best WR right now. End of story.’'' - [[Vitor]]<br>
''‘It is the best WR right now. End of story.’'' - [[Vitor]]<br>
=== Current Activity ===
=== Current Activity ===
Thus in a similar manner to the way his GoldenEye career started, Ilari’s serious playing time began on a level with a history engulfed in controversy. In early 2002, Marcus "[[Sucram]]" Dolejsi had claimed times of 0:37 SA and 1:23 PA, far far beyond anything else another player had set. His failure to tape those runs led to the largest controversy in Perfect Dark history over whether to keep the times on the rankings and resulted in the development of the first official [http://the-elite.net/proofpolicy.html Elite Proof Policy]. Ilari was one of those who felt the times should be removed.
Thus in a similar manner to the way his GoldenEye career started, Ilari’s serious playing time began on a level with a history engulfed in controversy. In early 2002, Marcus "[[Sucram]]" Dolejsi had claimed times of 0:37 SA and 1:23 PA, far far beyond anything else another player had set. His failure to tape those runs led to the largest controversy in Perfect Dark history over whether to keep the times on the rankings and resulted in the development of the first official [http://the-elite.net/proofpolicy.html Elite Proof Policy]. Ilari was one of those who felt the times should be removed.
[[Image:defection 126.PNG|frame|left|[[Defection]] Perfect Agent 1:26]]
[[Image:defection 126.PNG|frame|left|[[Defection]] Perfect Agent 1:26]]
[[Image:Mario 16(from vid with over 1000 000 views on youtube).PNG|left|frame|This former [[NTSC]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_nK_JQZkE4&feature=related World Record run] has over 1,000,000 views on YouTube]]
[[Image:Mario 16(from vid with over 1000 000 views on youtube).PNG|left|frame|This former [[NTSC]] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_nK_JQZkE4&feature=related World Record run] has over 1,000,000 views on YouTube]]
Despite the fact Ilari’s [http://speeddemosarchive.com/Mario64.html#16PAL fastest PAL time] was set on 13th June 2005, it is still the World Record today. His [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_nK_JQZkE4&feature=related first NTSC run] is hosted on YouTube and with over 1,000,000 views is Ilari’s most watched gaming video. His best NTSC time however has since been beaten.
Despite the fact Ilari’s [http://speeddemosarchive.com/Mario64.html#16PAL fastest PAL time] was set on 13th June 2005, it is still the World Record today. His [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_nK_JQZkE4&feature=related first NTSC run] is hosted on YouTube and with over 1,000,000 views is Ilari’s most watched gaming video. His best NTSC time however has since been beaten.
=== Ilari’s 10 Favourite Videos ===
=== Ilari’s 10 Favourite Videos ===
[[Image:clip used in music vid(lost without you).jpg|thumb|200px|right|[http://youtube.com/watch?v=JL8By4bKitI&feature=related Lost Without You]]]
[[Image:clip used in music vid(lost without you).jpg|thumb|200px|right|[http://youtube.com/watch?v=JL8By4bKitI&feature=related Lost Without You]]]
'''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=JL8By4bKitI&feature=related Lost Without You]'''
'''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=JL8By4bKitI&feature=related Lost Without You]'''
'For that girl.'
'For that girl.'
