Electronic Arts let us know that the Veterans Program for Battlefield 2142 is now live, allowing Battlefield 2 players to reserve their name for Battlefield 2142. Battlefield 2 players who sign up will also get indicator next to their name in BF2142 "so everyone will know they had a tour of duty in Battlefield 2", plus they will receive an immmediate promotion + unlock, as well as an exclusive verbal taunt. EA also sends along information on pre-ordering the game

To celebrate the Battlefield franchise’s leap into the future, EA and DICE have special incentives for the motivated troops who pre-order Battlefield 2142 from our participating retail partners:

* Battlefield 2142-branded "Dog Tag" USB 64MB Flash Drive
* Exclusive wallpapers and more from Crysis and Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
* $40 in mail-in rebates for several Logitech products, including their G15 Gaming Keyboard

Order from GameStop or EB Games and receive an instant promotion the first time you log on to Battlefield 2142! You’ll get immediate access to unlocks including the shotgun add-on for the assault rifle, an EMP grenade, or the squad leader beacon!

For the BF2 Veterans who pre-order with GameStop or EB Games, the promotions stack, so they will really be ahead of the game as they hit the rank of Private 1st Class right out of the gate. Keep your eyes peeled for even more exclusive values from our some of our participating pre-sell partners, and remember to enlist early!