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"Those unfortunate few who opt to stand against the legions are scantly heard from again. Those few that do often turn up in pieces."
Warriors of the galaxy, we call upon you to serve for the betterment of the galaxy!
For generations, the Dreadguard have battled against the malignant forces of the galaxy. The blood of millions is stained upon the hands of those that would consider themselves gods -- the Dreadguard will not allow such misdeeds to go unpunished.
We are the Netherworld's reapers. Our warriors are forged in the crucible of war; our champions bathe in rivers of the defilers' blood. We are the Dread Legion, and those who allow the forces of indecency and corruption to flourish will soon find themselves crushed between the our combined might!
With victories ranging from the famed destruction of Drunkenwell, to the more recent liberation of Thyferra, the Dread Legions have turned their warriors into the galaxy's greatest soldiers. Men and women clad in the ever-evolving power armor that has risen to fame in recent times, and armed with weapons other armies can only dream of fielding, the Dreadguard are peerless warriors.
Our purpose? To defend this galaxy and all the good within it. We are untainted by religion. There is no political agenda other than our own. Those that have proven themselves beyond redemption will receive swift and just punishment on the field of battle. The era of Sith power and religious persecution is coming to an end. The age of the rational thinking sentient is upon us. No longer will the galaxy's people need to break their backs in service to false gods.
Prepare yourselves filth, the Legions come for you.
The Legions: Who we are, what we are
The Dreadguard were first formed fifteen years ago by the clones of the Confederacy. Initially established as a defense force, this group eventually developed its own culture that slowly evolved into what it is today. The Dreadguard are warriors unbound by political loyalties or religious beliefs. They will fight so long as it serves for the galaxy's people as a whole, and their work is never truly done.
Our warriors all have one thing in common; we host no connection to the force. With amazing advances in vong-shaping technology, it is possible to make any one of our soldiers force-dead with a .02% mortality rate. Those who join our Legions may take the path of a Scribe or a Knight. Scribes serve general purpose jobs, ranging from maintenance to standard infantry duties. Knights are the face of the Dread Legions; warriors clad in power armor, equipped with power blaster cannons and custom made war blades, they are the warriors that make the difference on the battlefield.
The Dread Legions are greatly interested in the collection and preservation of technology. Tools of war are preserved and mastered for use in bringing peace to the galaxy. Other technologies are given to those who can make them readily available to the public, though certain techniques such as Vong-shaping techniques capable of being used on humans pioneered by Vong scientists are kept secret.
To the Dreadguard, loyalty is everything. First to your Tribune, then to your brothers and sister. They are you family, your comrades in battle, and those who you will be spending most of your time with when not in combat. There is no such things as animosity between any two Dreadguard. Though rivalries are common, and warrior will lay down the life for that of a brother or sister if the need arises.
As believers in the reduction of religious power in the galaxy, and direct competitors to the New Jedi Order within the Galactic Alliance, the Dreadguard are not particularly fond of their fair weather allies. Though many of the Dreadguard could care less about the Jedi's unchallenged protection of the galaxy, just as many have relations ranging from healthy rivalries to outright hatred for the galaxy's age old protectors. While they are often seen fighting alongside one another on the battlefield, the tension is certainly there for all to see.
Knights
The Legions' collective fist, the Knights are those most often seen leading the charge on the field of battle. Augmented to the extreme, these warriors are both dead to the force, and brilliant marshal combatants.
Initiate: Knights begin their training as initiates. These warriors are trained en masse by a group of Warmasters, and are still learning to live their lives with augmentations.
Knight: Numbering in the low hundreds, the Knights are the swords of the legions. These men and women are expected to hold their own against Sith warriors, and will often fight in squads of 2-6. They make use of whatever weapons are available, be them massive cortosis weave claymores, or a snub nosed blaster pistols.
Warmaster: Those who survive the crucible of war may call themselves Warmasters. These are the most experienced of the Knights, and serve as officers in the field of battle. Masters of their craft, Warmasters are expected to lead squads as assigned by their Tribunes.
Scribes
Page: The new blood of the legions, pages are the apprentices. They are attached to the master's of their selected craft, and serve them dutifully until promoted.
Scribes: The most common member of the legions, Scribes make up the bulk of the Dreadguard labor force. From repairing ships, to serving as scouts for the Knights. If the Knights are the fists, and the Tribunes are the hears, then Scribes are the entire skeletal system.
Lord-Scribe: Masters of their craft, these Scribes oversee those lower than their station. From NCOs on the battlefield, to the head cook in the cafeteria, Lord-Scribes are afford the same amount of respect and responsibility as the Knights' Warmasters.
Tribunes
Tribunes: A God among men, glory be to he who attains the rank of Tribune, for he is truly carnage personified. Wielding the legendary weapons of their predecessors, Tribunes wade into battle in power armor decorated with trophies from their past feats. These are the greatest of warriors, masters of strategy, the beating heart of the Dreadguard. A Tribune's word is law, and his dedication to the High Lord and the Dreadguard mandate are unmatched. The rank of Forge-Lord falls under this category, and is only noted as the overarching quartermaster of the legions.
High Lord
High Lord: Master of the Legions, he or she who decides all that the Dreadguard will do, the High Lord is the embodiment of everything that it means to be a Dreadguard. Both wise as he is a monster in battle, the High Lord is the undisputed leader of the Dread Legions. His faith in the cause of galactic peace is unshakable. His prowess unmatched even by his Tribunes. The High Lord is the warrior most deserving, and best suited for the responsibility of guiding the Dreadguard.
OOC: Q&A
- Dreadguard? Didn't people try that already?
- So you want to kill Sith? What else? What do you stand for?
- I heard you call these the Mark Threes? What does that mean?
- You guys are Galactic Alliance? I thought you were independent?
- I have an old Dreadguard. Can I rejoin?
- This tech you keep talking about -- can you explain?
Each MK-III warrior is issued his or her own custom made power armor befitting their particular skill set. Weaponry is supplied by the alliance, and the Dread Legions' Forge-Lord [member="Ijaat Akun"].
- I don't want to be a big bad warrior, but other concepts such as the brotherhood between the Dreadguard interest me. Is there anything else I could do?
- What races can I be?
- This seems like another edgy try hard faction that probably won't get off its feet. You guys might have some history, but what makes you so sure you won't fall by the wayside?
Current active roster
Rook - High Lord of the Legions
[member="Ijaat Akun"] - Forge-Lord
[member="Ylvaris Desman"] - Tribune
[member="Kix Tal'Verda"] - Honored Veteran
[member="Canal"] - Honored Veteran
[member="Kiyron"] - Initiate
[member="Morgana Sokolov"] - Initiate
[member="Malleus Scandarum"] - Initiate
[member="Kage"] - Honored Veteran
Any further questions will be answered in a calm and timely manner. We ask that people be mature in their comments, questions, and concerns.
