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The regiment consists of men and women who are specialists in their fields of study. Some Engineers, others Scientists, more than not some work with Demolitions or are qualified Pilots. Whatever their occupation, the Marines are trained for heavy-duty battle scenarios that Flag-Officers would have to withdraw from, as well as defense for the station in the event of an attack. This specific division is also able to respond to the needs of federation worlds within the vicinity, providing protection both on land and in space when needed. | The regiment consists of men and women who are specialists in their fields of study. Some Engineers, others Scientists, more than not some work with Demolitions or are qualified Pilots. Whatever their occupation, the Marines are trained for heavy-duty battle scenarios that Flag-Officers would have to withdraw from, as well as defense for the station in the event of an attack. This specific division is also able to respond to the needs of federation worlds within the vicinity, providing protection both on land and in space when needed. | ||
Currently under the command of Major Tatash, he has successfully begun to shape the | While most Starships employ a small company for their own security needs, SB118 is unique in that it contains a full regiment that in the event of open warfare would form the backbone of military force within the region. Currently under the command of Major Tatash, he has successfully begun to shape the regiment into a fighting force that could one day be called the pride of the Federations defensive forces. | ||
== Regimental Orbat == | == Regimental Orbat == | ||
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'''Regimental HQ''' | '''Regimental HQ''' | ||
The Headquarters branch takes care of the day to day administration of such a large military force, handling the distribution of orders to each of the company's and platoons as required. They operate from the CIC at all times, monitoring the situation in local space relying on information from the Black Tower and more conventional sources to build up a constantly updated strategic map. All personnel are registered via the HQ and any reports that require oversight such as after-action and any media interaction are handled internally at the HQ. | The Headquarters branch takes care of the day to day administration of such a large military force, handling the distribution of orders to each of the company's and platoons as required. They operate from the CIC at all times, monitoring the situation in local space relying on information from the Black Tower and more conventional sources to build up a constantly updated strategic map. All personnel are registered via the HQ and any reports that require oversight such as after-action and any media interaction are handled internally at the HQ. Generally most postings to starships operating within the sector are relayed and recorded through the CIC along with any equipment and materials required forwarded to the stations vast Quartermaster department. | ||
*Led by Major Tatash and a Marine Captain as XO and a Sgt Major | *Led by Major Tatash and a Marine Captain as XO and a Sgt Major | ||
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'''Charlie Company (Reconnaissance) “Stilettos”''' [[File:Charliearmor.png|150px|right|thumb|A typical Stiletto Operator]] | '''Charlie Company (Reconnaissance) “Stilettos”''' [[File:Charliearmor.png|150px|right|thumb|A typical Stiletto Operator]] | ||
The Stilettos specialize in battlefield intelligence gathering and more clandestine operations, usually involving Black Tower assets on the ground. They tend to operate in small units and pairs rather then the larger fire team and squad based deployments of the more conventional companies, their specialism resting in stealth and asymmetrical warfare. Their equipment tends to be the lightest but most specialist, with long range/suppressed weapons and laser designation systems for orbital/sub orbital bombardment. They carry the motto of 'Who Dares, Wins', throwing back to their | The Stilettos specialize in battlefield intelligence gathering and more clandestine operations, usually involving Black Tower assets on the ground. They tend to operate in small units and pairs rather then the larger fire team and squad based deployments of the more conventional companies, their specialism resting in stealth and asymmetrical warfare. Their equipment tends to be the lightest but most specialist, with long range/suppressed weapons and laser designation systems for orbital/sub orbital bombardment. They carry the motto of 'Who Dares, Wins', throwing back to their origins from an old British military unit. They get the job done, as long as no one asks any questions. | ||
*Led by Captain Hughes and 1st Lt T'Jem | *Led by Captain Hughes and 1st Lt T'Jem | ||
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Echo Company can be commanded from a smaller, offset control room from the main hanger area allowing direct and uninterrupted contact with support craft and fighters currently deployed. This ensures that in the event of the CIC becoming taken out of service, the air arm of the Corp can continue to strike against the enemy or act in a defensive role. | Echo Company can be commanded from a smaller, offset control room from the main hanger area allowing direct and uninterrupted contact with support craft and fighters currently deployed. This ensures that in the event of the CIC becoming taken out of service, the air arm of the Corp can continue to strike against the enemy or act in a defensive role. | ||
*Led by | *Led by 1st Lt Tem as XO and a Master Sgt | ||
== Regimental Formation == | == Regimental Formation == | ||