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1st Drop Trooper Battalion, Orbital Shock Trooper Corp.
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Orbital Shock Trooper
C-OST History- A relatively recently made branch, OSTs specialize in insertion onto hostile worlds via a reinforced Drop Pod. This special type of assignment has led to the recruitment of special individuals to take part in the often classified operations these brave soldiers undertake. Designs for a similar troop delivery system have been dreamt up for decades but only thanks to recent innovation are we able to even have such a unit. After the Confederate Army and Navy conducted rigorous joint exercises and training it was finally decided by Confederate Brass that such a unit should be created. Select soldiers, both veterans and otherwise, were called from all corners of the Confederacy to "try out" for a slot in the 1st Drop Trooper Brigade. Using a brutal selection the weak were weeded out and those strong enough to prevail received advanced Drop Training and were inducted into the unit after the granting of proper security clearances. The selection has left a unique pride on those that pass it, causing Drop Troops to think of themselves, rightly so, as the best and toughest non-clones the Confederacy has to offer. The unit is full of Espirit De Corps and despite it's early age is already building both a tradition and reputation unique from their comrades in the Army or Navy. Now that they have their own branch, the Troopers now have a separate Initial Entry Training from other branches. Focusing more on combat skills, discipline, and strict indoctrination as opposed to their opposites. Recently broke off from the Confederacy.
OST Training Pipeline- Orbital Shock Trooper Boot: 9-12 weeks
ShockTrooper School: 5 Weeks
Drop Trooper Selection: 4 Weeks
Drop Trooper Training: CLASSIFIED
Air Assault School: 3 Weeks
On Training- Those who wish to become a Drop Trooper should prepare themselves as much as possible physically before beginning the process. Selection and Training will punish those who fail to heed this advice. It's an extremely brutal process and if you don't have what it takes you will be dropped. Those who are dropped with be placed in support positions within the Corps.
Joining- Enlist at the Orbital Shock Trooper Corp Recruitment Station and express interest. A physical will be conducted and a Physical Fitness test administered. If you're already in the military simply speak to your unit's Special Activities Liaison and request transfer to Drop Trooper Selection. Since C-OST is an all volunteer position, you will not be turned down to attend training.
Nicknames- HellHounds, Wave Riders, Crashers, HellJumpers
Size-40,000 Drop Troopers, 10,000 Support Staff
Immigration- The Corp has instituted a "Service Guarantees Citizenship" policy for all foreigners who enlist.
