Unreviewed The Specters

[Ivalyn Yvarro]

Specters

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OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: More of the inner power struggle, and further showcasing just how far Ivalyn has spiraled. This is for her what the Dark Troopers were to Moff Gideon, what the Night Troopers were to Thrawn. The Specters are exactly that for Ivalyn.
• Image Credit: Midjourney/Photoshop edits by me.
• Music: Krutikov - Moff Gideon x Imperial March Mix
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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Army Name: Referred to or known as - The Specters
  
  • Official Designation: Commonwealth Special Operations Division – Unit Specter
• Classification: A highly specialized covert operations unit within the Commonwealth military. This unit focuses on psychological warfare, infiltration, sabotage, and assassination, operating entirely in the shadows with no public-facing presence.
• Affiliation: Ivalyn Yvarro | The Imperial Commonwealth of Dosuun
• Army Symbol: The Specters’ insignia is a minimalist, foreboding design: a black, crescent-shaped mask with narrow, glowing red eyes. It is set against a dark gray background with subtle, smoky patterns to emphasize their stealth and shadowy presence.
• Description: The Specters are an elite, clandestine force crafted in the aftermath of Ivalyn Yvarro’s assassination attempt. Inspired by her father Djorn Bline 's espionage legacy, they embody the paranoia and precision of a unit designed to instill fear and suppress rebellion through psychological and physical dominance.
  
  • Professionalism: The Specters are a rigorously trained, highly disciplined unit. Unlike conventional forces, they rely on bioengineering, cybernetics, and advanced stealth technology to maintain an unparalleled edge. Each operative is conditioned for absolute loyalty, eliminating any potential for betrayal or hesitation.
  • Role: They serve as a preemptive weapon, deployed to destabilize enemy factions, neutralize high-value targets, and create chaos behind enemy lines. Their presence is designed to leave an indelible mark of fear, sowing doubt and panic before conventional forces engage.
  • Training and Recruitment: Recruited from the Commonwealth’s most skilled operatives and subjected to intense psychological and physical augmentation. Training includes espionage, counter-intelligence, and psychological warfare tactics.
  • Philosophy: The Specters reflect Ivalyn’s belief in total control through precision and fear, rejecting large-scale displays of power in favor of targeted, efficient, and insidious operations.

SOCIAL INFORMATION

• Headquarters: Blackstone Facility (Classified Location (Hidden within the Tregessar Sector))
• [Note: This sector consists of empty hexes directly behind Dosuun, Mephout and Unnipar to the left of them on the map]
  
  • The Specters operate from an ultra-secure base hidden deep within the Commonwealth's territory.
    
    • Planet: A barren, uninhabited world in the Commonwealth's outer sectors, chosen for its isolation and lack of public attention.
      
      • The Blackstone Facility is a highly secretive, underground complex.
      • It features state-of-the-art stealth systems, shielding it from detection, and a vast array of laboratories, training grounds, and living quarters tailored for Specter operatives.
      • Access is restricted to high-ranking officials and Specter personnel, with layers of biometric and neural security measures.
      • A decoy facility is located within the Red Nebula.
• Goals: To serve as the Commonwealth's preemptive force, neutralizing threats before they materialize and ensuring the galaxy's stability through fear and precision strikes.
  
  • Specific Goals:
    
    • Eliminate Key Threats: Target high-value individuals and destabilize rebellious factions through surgical operations.
    • Sabotage and Disruption: Undermine enemy supply lines, communication networks, and key infrastructure.
    • Psychological Dominance: Instill fear and confusion within enemy ranks through psychological warfare and misinformation campaigns.
    • Infiltration and Espionage: Gather intelligence, manipulate enemy forces, and preemptively disrupt opposition plans.
    • Preservation of the Commonwealth’s Vision: Safeguard the Commonwealth's ideals and leadership, even if it means operating outside the bounds of conventional morality.
• Reputation: The following details rep inside and outside the Commonwealth.
  
  • Within the Commonwealth:
    
    • Public: The Specters are an enigma to the general populace, as their existence is largely unknown. Some whispered rumors among the military and intelligence circles speak of "ghost soldiers" who operate in the Commonwealth’s name.
    • Military and Leadership: Among high-ranking officials, the Specters are seen as a necessary evil, an elite force that ensures stability. Certain factions within the Commonwealth military are wary of the Specters, viewing them as a threat to transparency and trust.
  • Outside the Commonwealth:
    
    • Allies: Commonwealth allies often view the Specters with a mix of respect and fear, uncertain of their methods but unable to deny their effectiveness.
    • Whispers of their activities discourage rebellion or dissent among smaller Commonwealth-aligned factions.
• Enemies:
  
  • Opposing forces fear the Specters as a supernatural presence, likened to ghost stories among their ranks. There have been no reported survivors of any of the Specters’ operations, lending further mystique to their rumored supernatural abilities.
  • Rebellion leaders and insurgents see them as the Commonwealth's dark arm, representing everything sinister about its control.
• Overall Perception: The Specters are both an asset and a liability to the Commonwealth's reputation. While they ensure order through fear and decisive action, their secretive nature and morally ambiguous methods risk alienating the Commonwealth's ideals of progress and justice. However it should be noted, the knowledge of their existence beyond Commonwealth borders is severely limited.

COMPOSITION INFORMATION

• Army Size: The Specters are a small, highly elite force. Their size reflects their specialization and covert nature, prioritizing quality and effectiveness over numbers.
• This allows for tight control and secrecy while avoiding the logistical challenges of maintaining a larger force.
• Composition:
• Core Units:
  
  • Specter Operatives (Standard Unit): Highly trained agents equipped with stealth armor, advanced weaponry, and psychological warfare tools.
    
    • Operatives function as solo agents or in small cells (2-5 members) for specific missions.
    • Cybernetic enhancements include increased strength, reflexes, and neural targeting systems.
  • Phantom Cells: Specialized teams of infiltrators deployed for espionage and sabotage.
    
    • Equipped with advanced cloaking technology, holographic disguises, and hacking tools for disabling enemy systems.
    • Focus on long-term infiltration, often working undercover for extended periods.
  • Shadow Handlers: Operatives responsible for mission oversight and coordination.
    
    • These handlers operate remotely, managing field operatives via neural interfaces and real-time data feeds.
• Specialized Units:
  
  • Nullifiers: Force-resistant units designed specifically to counter Force-sensitive enemies.
    
    • Equipped with cortosis mesh armor and ysalamiri-based tech to neutralize lightsabers and disrupt Force abilities.
    • Armed with vibroblades and energy weapons optimized for close combat.
  • Nightcallers: Psy-ops experts trained in psychological manipulation and fear tactics.
    
    • Utilize hallucinogenic gas, sonic disruptors, and other tools to demoralize and disorient enemy forces.
    • Often deployed in urban environments or during sieges to create maximum psychological impact.
• Supporting Units:
  
  • Ghostwalkers: Recon and scout units trained in terrain navigation and advanced survival techniques.
    
    • Focus on gathering intelligence, marking targets, and setting up ambushes.
  • Technomancers: Specialists in electronic warfare and hacking.
    
    • Capable of disabling enemy droids, slicing communications, and reprogramming systems.
  • Silent Wardens: Internal security forces responsible for maintaining discipline and secrecy within the Specters.
    
    • Tasked with identifying and neutralizing potential leaks or rogue elements.
• Subdivisions:
  
  • Wraith Division: Operatives focused on long-term infiltration and intelligence gathering. Often embedded within enemy organizations, maintaining deep cover for months or years.
  • Echo Strike Teams: Quick-response units specializing in high-stakes assassinations and sabotage. Deployed via stealth drop pods for immediate action.

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HISTORICAL INFORMATION

The Specters were conceived in the aftermath of Ivalyn Yvarro’s assassination attempt, an event that exposed vulnerabilities within the Commonwealth's security apparatus. As Grand Vizier, Ivalyn realized the need for a preemptive force capable of identifying and neutralizing threats before they could manifest. Drawing inspiration from her father, Djorn Bline, one of the New Imperial Order’s most effective operatives known as "The Snake," she sought to create a force embodying his principles of deception, precision, and fear.

The Specters were officially sanctioned under the Commonwealth Special Operations Division, a covert branch answerable only to the Grand Vizier and select members of the military high command. Their existence was kept highly classified, with the majority of the Commonwealth military and leadership unaware of their operations.

• Early Stages: The program began with extensive research into First Order remnants, past projects, and historical projects such as dark troopers and purge troopers.
  
  • Commonwealth scientists and engineers reverse-engineered technology and techniques while introducing bioengineering advancements and cybernetic augmentation.
• Recruitment:
  
  • Recruits were drawn from the Commonwealth's most skilled operatives, defectors from rival factions, and even prisoners deemed suitable for rehabilitation.
  • They underwent a rigorous vetting process and were subjected to psychological reconditioning to ensure absolute loyalty.
• Training and Augmentation:
• Operatives were trained in espionage, infiltration, assassination, and psychological warfare.
• Augmentations included enhanced reflexes, strength, and neural targeting systems, along with the implantation of control chips to suppress emotional responses.

The Specters operate under the philosophy of preemptive action, engaging in missions that prioritize destabilizing enemies and maintaining the Commonwealth's dominance without open conflict. Their tactics involve a combination of stealth, sabotage, and psychological manipulation, making them a force of terror as much as combat.

• Psychological Warfare: The Specters were designed not just to eliminate enemies but to leave an indelible mark on those who survived. Cryptic symbols, staged horrors, and the spread of disinformation amplify their impact.
• Secrecy: Missions are classified, and operatives rarely, if ever, return to civilian life. The Specters' existence is a ghost story, known only to those who have witnessed their work or been deemed high-ranking enough to understand their purpose.

The Grand Vizier’s Directive (Circa 903 ABY):
Following her recovery, Ivalyn issued the official directive for the creation of the Specters. She leveraged her father’s knowledge and First Order data to design a force entirely loyal to her vision of a stable, unshakeable Commonwealth.

Operation Black Veil (904 ABY):
The Specters’ first major operation involved the neutralization of a rogue Commonwealth governor suspected of conspiring with outside factions. The Specters infiltrated his palace, assassinated key members of his staff, and left cryptic marks that incited fear among his allies, leading to their capitulation without further bloodshed.

The Phantom Rebellion (905 ABY):
During a rebellion in a distant Commonwealth sector, Specter teams were deployed to infiltrate insurgent cells. By spreading misinformation and eliminating leadership figures, they dismantled the rebellion from within without the need for open warfare.

Rivalry with the Sons of the White Wolves:
As their roles occasionally overlap, tensions have arisen between the Specters and the Sons of the White Wolves. While the Sons maintain a public face and honor-driven ethos, the Specters’ morally ambiguous and clandestine methods starkly contrast, leading to occasional friction.

The Specters remain one of the Commonwealth’s most controversial yet effective units. While their existence ensures unparalleled preemptive control and stability, their methods and secrecy invite ethical debates within the Commonwealth’s leadership. Ivalyn Yvarro continues to refine their purpose, aware that the Specters reflect both her greatest strength and the lingering shadow of her father’s paranoia. Her paranoia.

Ivalyn without fully realizing it has become more like her father, or rather as she might phrase it. "Long Live the Order."