Arla Rodarch
Marshal, Journeyman Protector
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: Creating a super duper infantry unit of space samurais
- Image Credit: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/9m53eW
- Role: Strike Team
- Permissions: Marketplace Purchase
- Links: N/A
- Unit Name: Remnant Drop Troopers
- Affiliation: Aria Talen (Arla Susni)
- Classification: Heavy Mobile Infantry
- Description: Visually indistinct, under the surface each has his own specialization, talents, and choice of melee weapons. Each carries at minimum a curved longsword. Each wears the battle plate and helmet of the unit
- Unit Size: Small
- Unit Availability: Unique
- Unit Experience: Elite
- Equipment: Armour Composites - Inth, Hypermembrane
Environment Gear
Companion Droid
Shields
Armour Repair Kit - Combat Function: Close Combat. Using speed and skill combined with strength and training they are each deadly duelists, well able to deal with multiple foes simultaneously without fear or hesitation. Their equipment provides excellent protection, and their blades are incredibly tough and perfectly sharp.
- Effective against all foes at close quarters
- Well protected
- Liable to go collectively berserk at the loss of one of their own
- Susceptible to long range attack
The Remnant Drop Trooper is an elite soldier bred to fight. Each is a master of blades, fast and strong, effectively schooled in close combat. Each is a work of genetic and technological art, blended together to create a deadly warrior.
The unit was originally raised by House Sisku not long after the Alulan exile. The new minor house found itself with a lack of manpower and looked for another avenue, turning to genetic technology. The first drop trooper genetic template was created from an amalgamation of sources including the founder of House Sisku.
The first soldiers were monitored and tailored as they developed in growth tanks. The resultant fully grown soldiers exhibit standard differntials in height, weight, and aptitude, as well as appearance. Functionally they are male eunuch Echani, but the difference in their minds and bodies are stark.
Each is focused solely on duty to the unit. Each has no desires beyond their role as a Drop Trooper. They have free will and thought, but focus that only on their profession as soldiers, to be the best soldier they can be. Utterly dedicated like no other, borne from the Alulan focus on efficiency.
The first unit of the Drop Troops was expensive to develop and field, but they soon paid divident. Deployed to a local warzone, the mission was a rousing and resounding success, and the project was fully funded. The House expanded the unit to full size, creating a fine military unit suitable for deployment anywhere and in any numbers.
As the saying came to be among the Alulans, 'To win a fight send a Drop Trooper. To win a battle, send a platoon. To win a war, best send the Unit.' To be known as 'the unit' among a heavily populated and militarized society is a testament to the Drop Troopers' prowess and reputation for military efficiency.
After the exile of the NSLR, the unit swore personal loyalty to Aria Talen. This was no betrayal, she was House Sisku by marriage, and the current lord, her husband, was not one to inspire loyalty. The Captain of the Moon Guard was, and the unit followed her into exile willingly.
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