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ORIGINS
With the great fall of City 17’s Citadel and Nova Prospekt, many of the subsumed humans in the Combine’s military arms have been subjected to extensive brainwashing, and, eventually, the terrible fate of transhumanization; a process that includes modifying your body to perform superhuman feats, at the cost of one of your greatest weapons against the invaders. The one thing that sets us different from us and them;
Humanity.
The local Primary Military Arm garrison in City 17 was immediately notified of the insurgency’s push into the heart of the city. From the ‘overseers’, we were told to push into the streets and assist Transhuman and Metropolitan forces with suppressing the armed rebellion. We were given high-end weapons, armored vehicles, whatever it is in the Union’s disposal that could assist in putting a swift end to the opposing force.
And we’ve deployed. Only this time, our weapons were pointed in the opposite direction. Fear & desperation eroded the will of the invaders. The same fear that has permitted our race a fighting chance; the same fear that will grant us the opportunity to eradicate the greatest threat to our existence as a free and sentient species.
Our grip tightened around the shelters of the invaders. Their overseers demanded all to shed their last drop of blood in the defense of the city. Alongside the human resistance, we’ve fought side by side, clearing the city of alien presence; street by street, building by building, room by room. It was an honor to play a part in that glorious battle, for we’ve finally managed to get a taste of what it’s like when the tables are turned in our favor. We've tasted what it was like to take our lives back; what it was like to fight back.
In that battle, we have lost many brave men and women; those who dared to say no to a much more powerful adversary. Those who dared to pick up a weapon and point it, not at their fellow humans, but at the real enemy. Many have fallen while fighting for what they believed in; a better future, a future of freedom, a future of prosperity. For they knew; if we were to ever reach paradise, we must first fight with all of our resolve and embark on the road to hell.
Of those in this unit who have sworn to protect their fellow humans to the last breath, those who have died honorably in the defense of their planet, we are what’s left of them. A vote for the brotherhood of all, no matter which side they were previously on. A decision of free will to aid whoever was robbed of it.
Welcome to ‘EAGLE’ Platoon.
UNITED, WE STAND
OPERATIONAL DOCTRINE
OPERATIONAL DOCTRINE
Composed mostly of ‘convicted anti-citizens’, old-world military veterans and insubordinate former Civil Protection officers, ‘EAGLE’ Platoon are the remnants of a local Union Conscript garrison force that took part in the brutal street fighting in City 17 against the Combine alongside the Lambda insurgency, following the destruction of the Citadel and Nova Prospekt. While many of the PMA’s forces were executed on the spot or subject to immediate transhumanization, ‘EAGLE’ was one of many PMA units that immediately united with the Lambda rebellion as soon as rumors of the Citadel’s destruction started to spread.
While still relatively far from being a professional military organization, EAGLE’s operational conduct is managed by a high-end command and control system, directly managed by the ‘officers’ and overseen by the ‘Captain’. Soldiers of the platoon may be specialized in their chosen fields, they may choose to be marksmen, field scouts, medical specialists and combat engineers, with each specialization having their own perks and specialized gear. Designated field teams are given codenames and assigned commanders by the ‘commissioned officers’ of the platoon (e: ALPHA Team, BRAVO Team, etc).
The group’s combat doctrine relies on the high-end sophistication of their gear, hit-and-run field tactics and the loyalties of their ‘officers’ to bring a quick end to any fight against any possible superior adversary that could be encountered, making up for their greatest disadvantage present in their direct numerical force. In times of emergency and the defense/offense on critical strategic targets, shock-and-awe tactics might be utilized by the group by relying on overwhelming firepower and heavy weapons, while at the same time, maintaining an array of constant movements to confuse their target utilized by the group’s rapid-response teams.
Internal organization is a mass concern for commanders. A military code-of-conduct is a foreign subject to many within the unit, especially the newer recruits. Despite this, the unit follows a strict moral that earns its members the right of self-respect; The more organized they look, they will be feared more by their adversaries, and they’ll be respected more by their friends & allies.
Medical specialists and combat engineers, as previously mentioned, are the best the unit has in terms of field medical treatment and handywork. Medics are entrusted with medical gear, they are able to deliver on-the-spot treatment to any injured soldiers and, to a bigger extent, non-combatants and refugees, setting up field hospitals in no man’s land for the unlucky caught in the crossfire. Combat engineers and entrusted with the maintenance of vehicles and the establishment for forward observation posts for scouting teams, as well as constantly ‘base-hopping’ the position of EAGLE’s FOBs; a delusion tactic to make a mess of possible Combine raids.
Humanitarian work is not outside of the group’s jurisdiction; they can be seen helping refugees and other unlucky individuals with the provision of food and shelter. Though by no means a governing group, the peacekeepers of the unit nonetheless assist in doing what their names entail, whether it’s helping with enforcing laws or dealing with suspected agents and traitors, EAGLE’s humanitarian field is the group’s way of ‘de-Combinizing’ themselves among the other rebel groups, and at the same time, serves as the group’s main propaganda wing amongst the refugees, which has managed to slightly equalize the numbers disadvantage.
FIGHT 'TIL WE'RE FREE
RECRUITMENT
RECRUITMENT
While EAGLE was mostly constricted to its original members, the increasing daily body count due to operations and raids conducted against the Combine war machine forced the unit to open up more on its recruitment policies. EAGLE accepts anyone, including Vortigaunts, into their ranks, thanks to its humanitarian wing, the group managed to attract a vast array of recruit pools. Only very few are deemed trustworthy.
Those who are inducted to the group must first prove that they’re combat-capable. While a professional military training will take months, and time not being on anybody’s side in this new war, EAGLE trains potential recruits to greatly improve on their survival and adaptability skills, for they believe that experience is the best training considering the time of crisis the world’s currently in. With that being said, EAGLE does not train its recruits to be cannon-fodder. It only takes about a week or so to demonstrate the combat doctrine of the Combine war machine, how to adapt against it, and how to keep one’s state-of-mind as calm as possible while doing so.
A set of physical tests is to be issued to potential recruits, to harden one’s body to take on the vast dangerous elements of a Combine-occupied world. The food supply sustained by EAGLE ensures one can directly defy the threat of malnutrition imposed by the invaders, making one’s body strong enough to adapt against whatever threat it could possibly encounter. Small-unit tactics and standard firearm operating procedures are taught to recruits during a one, sometimes two weeks course depending on the current battlefield situation.
If a recruit has shown enough potential to show that they’re a force to be reckoned with, they are finally presented to the leadership of EAGLE, either individually, or in a big batch. The combat-ready recruit must then swear to the leadership of EAGLE the following vows:
Do you swear to defend mankind with your blood, guts, weapons, and if the moment called for it, your bare hands?
Do you swear that you will maintain your professional integrity and will, to carry out the most dangerous assignments?
Do you swear to dedicate your life to the service of this unit, and, to a bigger extent, the survival of humanity as a free species?
Shall the inductee positively swear to all of the aforementioned vows, they are to be inducted to the unit as an official Peacekeeper, given their equipment and gear on the spot and be immediately deployed as an official EAGLE combatant. Peacekeepers may then request specialized training should they find themselves interested in the more sophisticated field jobs.
EARTH NEEDS YOUR HELP
HIERARCHY
In order for the unit to keep itself well-organized, a hierarchy differentiating from their previous Combine-affiliated overlords has been established for better and more organized field direction. Due to the nature of the zones they’re deployed in, more experienced members of the unit are usually tasked with the direction and the general command of the newer recruits, barely keeping the former unit functional.
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Initiate (Int.)
Individuals who wish to join 1st Platoon are given the rank Initiate, They are not officially a part of the group until training is completed and the trainee recites The Oath of Fidelity. Training covers basic tactics and how to counter Combine doctrine, On top of this basic first aid to stabilize incapacitated patients to an acceptable degree.
If the Initiate shows an aptitude for this or requests to be put in a specialized role they may be taken out of the main group for additional training.
Duties
Due to the lack of involvement of the inner workings there are
not many duties a initiate is expected to do outside of listening to the instructor. They are put to work, cleaning rifles, pistols and grunt work to show they are able to do this in the future. Once complete they recite the oath and are on the next step of their journey.
Permissions
- May request specialized sub-section training (Engineering/Medical).
- Be taken out on Humanitarian missions if a Team Leader or above allows
Peacekeeper (PKr.)
A step up from being an Initiate, it showcases that this fighter is fully capable of participating as a member of EAGLE. They are meant to carry out orders to the best of their ability, following the ethics as an exemplary on the field.
Duties
Peacekeepers are simply expected to follow orders given by superiors without question or delay.
Permissions:
- Can participate as a team member (Patrol Team or higher).
- May request specialized sub-section training (Engineering/Medical).
Senior Peacekeeper (SPkr.)
A Senior Peacekeeper is the first full NCO rank after passing basic leadership training. From this rank on leadership responsibilities will be given to you. They will be little in the beginning as most of the time you will be picked to only lead a handful of men and carry out smaller tasks.
Duties
Senior Peacekeepers are expected to demonstrate fully functional leadership capabilities while under the command of their superiors. They are to follow orders and execute them, in a fashion that is both effective and completes the objective in the best way possible.
Permissions:
- Permission to command a patrol team.
- Able to issue mass training to Peacekeepers.
- Able to request the use of land vehicles (?)
Team Leader (TmL.)
Team Leaders are in charge of a squad in the absence of Section Leaders. They are a critical link in the NCO channel, and perform the tasks given upon them by the platoon commander. These non-commissioned officers live and work with their peacekeepers every day and are responsible for their health, welfare and safety.
Duties
A Team Leader is expected to be near perfect in leading teams, therefore expediting their orders to the peacekeepers beneath you to efficiently utilize all the men in your team. Off the field you are still seen as an example, just like any other rank so your behavior must be exemplary. Besides that, Team Leaders are expected to ensure that peacekeepers meet standards in personal appearance and teach them to maintain and account for their individual and unit equipment and property, monitor and row them into the right direction. All that is the must for a Team Leader.
Permissions:
- Permission to command a Squad (In the absence of a ScL.)
- Able to issue mass training to any personnel ranked Peacekeeper and below
- Able to submit honorable mentions (promotion/medal recommendation)
- Able to authorize the use of land vehicles (?)
Section Leader (ScL.)
A Section Leader is the first senior rank within EAGLE’S hierarchy. The ScL. often serves as a ‘platoon sergeant’, meaning that they work together closely with the platoon commanders (LT+) in assisting them with overseeing and advising the general management of the troops. Training the subordinates below them is often a task given upon the Section Leader.Duties
Restating, the Section Leader that is chosen as a ‘platoon sergeant’ is expected to assist the Platoon Commanders in general management of their troops, handling discipline, handling training of both regular peacekeepers and lower-ranked NCOs, and working closely with the Platoon Commanders to achieve the objectives given to them.
Permissions:
- Able to issue mass training to personnel ranked below
- Able to lead mass ground operations issued by LT+
- Permission to command three squads or multiple patrol teams.
- Able to submit honourable mentions
- Able to promote up to SPKr.
- Able to authorise the use of land vehicles (?)
Lieutenant (Lt.)
The second in command to the Captain, they are expected to lead the group and secure its future if The Captain were to perish. Often only considered second in name alone the Lieutenant can do everything the Captain does and they coordinate between each other to give them the best chance of survival
Duties
Ranging from leading the most important missions the group takes on to talking to the troops, The Lieutenant checks the machine is well oiled and able to carry on with their duties, speaking to Section Leaders and coordinating recruitment drives or other missions relating to the public.
Permissions:
- Issuing out missions that would affect, not only 1st Platoon but the entire Resistance.
- Promoting any member as well as handing out medals to those who perform exceptionally during combat.
- Setting official diplomatic relations affecting how the group will respond to others.
- Denying any and all trade to groups deemed dangerous to mankind & allied groups.
Captain (Cpt.)
The leader of 1st Platoon, Captains are the highest point a person can reach in the Platoon and are integral to the unit. They are usually the liaisons to other Rebel cells and will decide how the group will act on the day to day, Giving out missions to the Squads below them.
Duties
Ensuring the Platoon is meeting the high standards asked for by 1st platoon, and staying aware of the needs of the local area, issuing out gear and keeping stock of supply caches. Probably handling diplomatic missions and keeping good relations between 1st Platoon and other cells as well as being the main liaison to Lambda
Permissions:
- Issuing out missions that would affect, not only 1st Platoon but the entire Resistance.
- Promoting any member as well as handing out medals of bravery to does deserving.
- Setting official diplomatic relations affecting how the group will respond to others.
- Denying any and all trade to groups deemed dangerous to mankind & allied groups.
STRENGTH THROUGH UNITY
inspired by the marauder tribe bois lore posts (good shit btw :]), written & edited by myself and @Legionary Oswald
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