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| |unit_name=Ravagers of Plagueis | | |unit_name=Ravagers of Plagueis, former |
| |image=[[file:PLA-ravagers.jpg|250px]] | | |image=[[file:PLA-ravagers.jpg|250px]] |
| |dates= | | |dates=Established ABY 30, disbanded (as whole units) ABY 40 |
| |country= | | |country= |
| |allegiance=[[Clan]] [[Plagueis]] | | |allegiance=[[Clan]] [[Plagueis]] |
| |branch=[[Ascendant Legion]] | | |branch=[[Ascendant Legion]] |
| |type=Slaves | | |type=Former slaves, now volunteers |
| |role=*Infantry | | |role=*Infantry |
| *Heavy Infantry | | *Heavy Infantry |
| |size=*5122 Warriors | | |size=*5,059 Warriors |
| *2561 Enforcers | | *1,289 Enforcers(as of ABY 40) |
| |command_structure= | | |command_structure=Disestablished in ABY 40 |
| |garrison= | | |garrison= |
| |nickname= | | |nickname= |
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| *Various grenades | | *Various grenades |
| *Heavy weapons | | *Heavy weapons |
| |battles=[[Dark Crusade]] | | |battles=*[[Dark Crusade]] |
| | *[[Eleventh Great Jedi War|Battle of Korriban]] |
| | *[[Battle of Florrum]] |
| | *Seizure of [[The Pinnacle]] |
| | *Assault on Capis |
| | *Battle of Aliso City |
| |decorations= | | |decorations= |
| |battle_honors= | | |battle_honors= |
| |commanders= | | |commanders=*[[Plagueis Summit]] |
| | *[[Ranthe Benzayn]] |
| |notable_commanders= | | |notable_commanders= |
| }}'''Ravagers''' are the warriors in service to [[Clan]] [[Plagueis]] and make up the bulk of the [[Ascendant Legion|Ascendant Legion's]] infantry. Captured alongside the Clan's other enslaved forces, they are subjected to torture, gene and drug therapy, brutal training, and even cybernetic enhancement to produce bloodthirsty, fanatically loyal killing machines. | | }}'''Ravagers''' were the former slave warriors in service to [[Clan]] [[Plagueis]] who at one point made up the bulk of the [[Ascendant Legion|Ascendant Legion's]] infantry. Captured alongside the Clan's other formerly enslaved forces known diplomatically as, "Assets," they were subjected to torture, mental and physical conditioning, and brutal training. This was all done in order to produce bloodthirsty, fanatically loyal killing machines. In 40 ABY, the Cantonica Accords saw these units disestablished and the Ravagers were all officially freed. Though no longer slave soldiers, most of the former Ravagers remain as capable and devout as ever. |
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
| In [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#35 ABY|35 ABY]], following the [[Horizons|destruction]] of the [[Jusadih System]], [[House]] Plagueis was forced to flee aboard the badly-damaged [[NSD Ascendancy|''Ascendancy'']]. Faced with few options, [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]] used the slaving skill of the [[Saraask'ar]] to rebuild the military force of the House. | | In [[30 ABY to 39 ABY#30 ABY|30 ABY]], following the [[Horizons|destruction]] of the [[Jusadih System]], [[House]] Plagueis was forced to flee aboard the badly-damaged [[NSD Ascendancy|''Ascendancy'']]. Faced with few options, [[Quaestor]] [[Tra'an Reith]] used the slaving skill of the [[Saraask'ar]] to rebuild the military force of the House. |
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| Those slaves fit for service were taken back to [[The Anchorage]] and prepared to serve. While those who showed greater mental acuity and skill were made [[Subjugates]], those better-suited for combat and violence were put through procedures to increase their brutality, make them athletic and strong, and increase their stamina. | | Those slaves fit for service were taken back to [[The Anchorage]] and conditioned to serve. While those who showed greater mental acuity and skill were made [[Subjugates]], those better-suited for combat and violence were put through intense training to increase their brutality, make them athletic and strong, and increase their stamina. |
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| Sealed within combat armor they were trained in every waking moment to utilize a variety of weapons in battle. Afterward, only four weeks after their creation, these bloodthirsty warriors were thrust into their first action - boarding and capturing the [[starwars:Galactic Alliance|Galactic Alliance]] [[starwars:Task Force Apex|Task Force Apex]]. Attacking with the element of surprise and unprecedented brutality, they obliterated the defenses on board, claimed the beginnings of a new [[Ascendant Fleet]], and sent the survivors to be similarly enslaved.
| | Outfitted with combat armor, they were trained during every waking moment to utilize a variety of weapons in battle. Afterward, only four weeks after their creation, these bloodthirsty warriors were thrust into their first action - boarding and capturing a small group of warships that would go on to form the core of the new [[Ascendant Fleet]]. Attacking with the element of surprise and unprecedented brutality, they obliterated the defenses on board, claimed the ships, and sent the survivors to be similarly enslaved. |
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| | Since the Cantonica Accords saw them and the other Plagueian 'assets' emancipated from bondage, most Ravagers re-enlisted. With most of their former jobs and duties taken over by combat droids, they were reassigned and given additional training. Most recently, the majority of Ravagers who didn't re-enlist are known to have taken on security and site protection jobs with [[Hyperdyne Systems Interstellar]]. A small few have also sought their own fortunes as bounty hunters, mercenaries, and bodyguards with a handful even joining Brotherhood societies. |
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| ==Unit Structure== | | ==Unit Structure== |
| {{Dialogue|Officer|First, can you vouch for the loyalty of your men?|Ravager First|We pledge our loyalty to the Dread Lord from now until death.|Typical call and response between a Ravager squad leader and his commander}} | | {{Dialogue|Officer|First, can you vouch for the loyalty of your men?|Ravager First|We pledge our loyalty to the Dread Lord from now until death.|Typical call and response between a Ravager squad leader and his commander}} |
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| Within the Ascendant Legion, all officers from the platoon level and above are drawn from the ranks of The Willing. These soldiers are not slaves, but are instead either remnants of the [[Jusadih Military Regime]] or recruits gained after the fall of the system. Each squad, however, is lead by a single Ravager that is singled out from his fellows and given the simple title of "First". The First is responsible for controlling his unit and implementing the orders of his officers, and is also tasked with directly disciplining or executing those under his command if they fail in their assigned tasks. | | Within the Ascendant Legion, all officers from the platoon level and above were drawn from the ranks of The Willing. These soldiers were not slaves, but were instead either remnants of the [[Jusadih Military Regime]] or recruits gained after the fall of the system. Each squad, however, was lead by a single Ravager that was singled out from his fellows and given the simple title of "First". The First was responsible for controlling his unit and implementing the orders of his officers, and was also tasked with directly disciplining or executing those under his command if they failed in their assigned tasks. |
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| | Since being freed the Ravagers who reenlisted often serve as infantry specialists, or junior nco's in other combat units. A small few have even been promoted to junior officer ranks in the Ascendant Legion. |
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| ==Skills and Capabilities== | | ==Skills and Capabilities== |
| [[file:PLA-ravagerenforcers.jpg|thumb|left|Ravager Enforcer armor.]]Two distinct varieties of Ravager exist, fulfilling the roles of infantry and heavy infantry respectively.
| | Two distinct varieties of Ravager existed prior to their emancipation, fulfilling the roles of infantry and heavy infantry respectively. Though 'Ravager pure' task oriented infantry units no longer exist in the Ascendant legion, individual and small cadres of Ravagers are still a part of nearly every active, non droid, infantry unit the clan has on active service. Though the terms are no longer used officially, the 2 types are; |
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| * '''Ravager Warrior''': Standard infantry, typically armored for regular engagements and armed with rifles and melee weaponry, as well as grenades. They fill the role of standard infantry on the field of battle. | | * '''Ravager Warrior''': Standard infantry, typically armored for regular engagements and armed with rifles and melee weaponry, as well as grenades. They filled the role of standard infantry on the field of battle. |
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| * '''Ravager Enforcer:''' Armed with heavier weapons such as repeaters, concussion weaponry, missile systems and assault cannons, these Ravagers are chosen out of the stronger slaves and go into battle heavily armored. They fill the role of heavy infantry, and are often tasked with taking fortified positions and destroying larger targets. | | * '''Ravager Enforcer:''' Armed with heavier weapons such as repeaters, concussion weaponry, missile systems and assault cannons, these Ravagers were chosen out of the stronger slaves and went into battle heavily armored. They filled the role of heavy infantry, and were often tasked with taking fortified positions and destroying larger targets. |
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| In addition, all Ravagers possess an iron will due to fear for their Masters. If given a task, they will perform it, regardless of how bloodthirsty they may be. Deviations from this result in painful death for the individual involved and agonizing punishment for all other Ravagers, done in a way that only reinforces the deific way they regard Plagueian Dark Jedi. Discipline is so strong with them that Ravagers will often kill an unruly or disobedient member themselves and offer his corpse to their Masters as a showing of fealty. | | In addition, all Ravagers possess an iron will due to fear for their former Masters. If given a task, they will perform it, regardless of other obstacles. Deviations from this resulted in painful death for the individual involved and agonizing punishment for all other Ravagers, done in a way that only reinforced the deific way they regard Plagueian Dark Jedi. Discipline was so strong with them that Ravagers would often kill an unruly or disobedient member themselves and offer his corpse to their Masters as a showing of fealty. Occurences of honor code fratricides are nearly unheard of since being given their freedom though. |
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| Ultimately, Ravagers are only as content as their last victory in battle. This mindset is instilled in them from day one, and thus, as Ravagers become restless, they will spend more time training for combat and reinforcing their discipline. This keeps them deadly and efficient at all times, and above all, helps their devotion to the Plagueian cause. In most cases, it would take months or even years of therapy to break a Ravager's loyalty to Plagueis. | | Ultimately, Ravagers were only as content as their last victory in battle. This mindset was instilled in them from day one, and thus, as Ravagers become restless, they will spend more time training for combat and reinforcing their discipline. This kept them deadly and efficient at all times, and above all, helped their devotion to the Plagueian cause. |
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| ==Weapons and Equipment== | | ==Weapons and Equipment== |
| Ravager armor is a system very similar to that developed during the early days of the Galactic Empire for use in the early phases of the [[starwars:Dark_Trooper_Project#Dark_Trooper_Phase_Zero_Project|Dark Trooper Project]]. The [[starwars:Phase Zero dark trooper|Phase Zero dark trooper]] was not a droid system like later models, but was instead an armored cyborg. Much like the Imperial suit, the wearer is permanently encased within the armor permanently. The armor offers significant protection and combat capabilities, while also driving the slave within to be a fearsome soldier. | | Ravager armor is a system very similar to that developed for the Galactic Empire's [[starwars:Stormtrooper Corps|Stormtrooper Corps]]. Much like the Imperial suit, the wearer's vital areas are protected by armor plates, with a black bodysuit underneath. The armor offers significant protection and combat capabilities, while also driving the former slave within to be a fearsome soldier. Former Ravager slaves who were reinducted into the Ascendant Legion were immediately authorized to retain and use their Ravager armor while assigned to combat units. It was also announced publicly that all other Ravagers had loyally returned their armour to their masters before being set free. But it is an open secret that they only notionally relinquished their gear as the clans leaders refused to accept the gear and quietly declared it as 'surplus'. The leadership also saw this as a way to entice continued feilty and a sense of loyalty within the now freed ranks of fanatical men. |
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| Ravager armament is varied in model, as most is acquired on the black market using ill-gotten funds. That said, they are quite lethal; all of their weapons are either of current military standard or have been upgraded to meet or rival said standard. Though they will use a variety of blasters, grenades, blades, cudgels, and heavy weapons, all have one thing in common - they are made to kill. | | Ravager armament was varied in model but still quite lethal; all of their weapons were either of current military standard or had been upgraded to meet or rival said standard. Those remaining in the Ascendant forces now use a variety of blasters, grenades, blades, cudgels, and heavy weapons, all have one thing in common - they, like those who weild them are made to kill. |
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| ==The Ravager Process==
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| When Plagueis began to capture and augment slave soldiers to form the backbone of its new army, the early [[starwars:Galactic Empire|Imperial]] Dark Trooper Program was suggested as inspiration by [[Emar Xu]]. The Empire had been facing a shortage of able bodied soldiers and a plethora of aging but battle hardened clones, so they turned to cybernetic enhancement as the solution. Plagueis was facing the opposite problem, but Xul felt that the way to overcome that difficulty was in essence the same. Instead of creating an able body through cybernetic enhancement, Xul felt he could twist the mind to become the perfect soldier.
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| Initially, the slaves undergo basic processing to make them receptive to the final phase of the procedure. The process itself relies on custom chemical compounds produced and synthesized by Plagueian Krath, though they are made from relatively common base compounds. These are added to certain steroidal injections and minor brain chemical modifications meant to enhance brutality and decrease insubordination and moral reasoning. Finally, while long-term memories are removed by process of small tissue removal and bacta injection to produce new, memory-free brain cells, muscle memory and the ability to learn and master new skills is drastically enhanced.
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| To prepare them for the Ravager armor, cybernetic implants are placed at the base of the spine and through the chest into the heart. The former is connected directly to their central nervous system and allows for an interface with the armor's memory systems, a technology developed from the flash learning systems used in cloning. This gives the Ravagers the combat experience lacking in most captured slaves. The latter system is a far more invasive version of the [[starwars:Mechu-deru vitae|Mechu Deru]] filtering used in the implants worn by Subjugates, and turns the heart itself into part of its system. The changes to the body chemistry are pronounced, a Force-based poisoning that makes them easy to twist and corrupt.
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| These factors combine to get the Ravagers trained and deadly within weeks, though the brutal side effects have led the [[Krath]] of the Clan to speculate a functional lifespan of four to eight years for the average Ravager.
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Established ABY 30, disbanded (as whole units) ABY 40
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Clan Plagueis
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Ascendant Legion
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Former slaves, now volunteers
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- 5,059 Warriors
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Disestablished in ABY 40
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Victory is life.
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- Blaster rifle
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Ravagers were the former slave warriors in service to Clan Plagueis who at one point made up the bulk of the Ascendant Legion's infantry. Captured alongside the Clan's other formerly enslaved forces known diplomatically as, "Assets," they were subjected to torture, mental and physical conditioning, and brutal training. This was all done in order to produce bloodthirsty, fanatically loyal killing machines. In 40 ABY, the Cantonica Accords saw these units disestablished and the Ravagers were all officially freed. Though no longer slave soldiers, most of the former Ravagers remain as capable and devout as ever.
History
In 30 ABY, following the destruction of the Jusadih System, House Plagueis was forced to flee aboard the badly-damaged Ascendancy. Faced with few options, Quaestor Tra'an Reith used the slaving skill of the Saraask'ar to rebuild the military force of the House.
Those slaves fit for service were taken back to The Anchorage and conditioned to serve. While those who showed greater mental acuity and skill were made Subjugates, those better-suited for combat and violence were put through intense training to increase their brutality, make them athletic and strong, and increase their stamina.
Outfitted with combat armor, they were trained during every waking moment to utilize a variety of weapons in battle. Afterward, only four weeks after their creation, these bloodthirsty warriors were thrust into their first action - boarding and capturing a small group of warships that would go on to form the core of the new Ascendant Fleet. Attacking with the element of surprise and unprecedented brutality, they obliterated the defenses on board, claimed the ships, and sent the survivors to be similarly enslaved.
Since the Cantonica Accords saw them and the other Plagueian 'assets' emancipated from bondage, most Ravagers re-enlisted. With most of their former jobs and duties taken over by combat droids, they were reassigned and given additional training. Most recently, the majority of Ravagers who didn't re-enlist are known to have taken on security and site protection jobs with Hyperdyne Systems Interstellar. A small few have also sought their own fortunes as bounty hunters, mercenaries, and bodyguards with a handful even joining Brotherhood societies.
Unit Structure
- Officer: "First, can you vouch for the loyalty of your men?"
- Ravager First: "We pledge our loyalty to the Dread Lord from now until death."
- ―Typical call and response between a Ravager squad leader and his commander
Within the Ascendant Legion, all officers from the platoon level and above were drawn from the ranks of The Willing. These soldiers were not slaves, but were instead either remnants of the Jusadih Military Regime or recruits gained after the fall of the system. Each squad, however, was lead by a single Ravager that was singled out from his fellows and given the simple title of "First". The First was responsible for controlling his unit and implementing the orders of his officers, and was also tasked with directly disciplining or executing those under his command if they failed in their assigned tasks.
Since being freed the Ravagers who reenlisted often serve as infantry specialists, or junior nco's in other combat units. A small few have even been promoted to junior officer ranks in the Ascendant Legion.
Skills and Capabilities
Two distinct varieties of Ravager existed prior to their emancipation, fulfilling the roles of infantry and heavy infantry respectively. Though 'Ravager pure' task oriented infantry units no longer exist in the Ascendant legion, individual and small cadres of Ravagers are still a part of nearly every active, non droid, infantry unit the clan has on active service. Though the terms are no longer used officially, the 2 types are;
- Ravager Warrior: Standard infantry, typically armored for regular engagements and armed with rifles and melee weaponry, as well as grenades. They filled the role of standard infantry on the field of battle.
- Ravager Enforcer: Armed with heavier weapons such as repeaters, concussion weaponry, missile systems and assault cannons, these Ravagers were chosen out of the stronger slaves and went into battle heavily armored. They filled the role of heavy infantry, and were often tasked with taking fortified positions and destroying larger targets.
In addition, all Ravagers possess an iron will due to fear for their former Masters. If given a task, they will perform it, regardless of other obstacles. Deviations from this resulted in painful death for the individual involved and agonizing punishment for all other Ravagers, done in a way that only reinforced the deific way they regard Plagueian Dark Jedi. Discipline was so strong with them that Ravagers would often kill an unruly or disobedient member themselves and offer his corpse to their Masters as a showing of fealty. Occurences of honor code fratricides are nearly unheard of since being given their freedom though.
Ultimately, Ravagers were only as content as their last victory in battle. This mindset was instilled in them from day one, and thus, as Ravagers become restless, they will spend more time training for combat and reinforcing their discipline. This kept them deadly and efficient at all times, and above all, helped their devotion to the Plagueian cause.
Weapons and Equipment
Ravager armor is a system very similar to that developed for the Galactic Empire's Stormtrooper Corps. Much like the Imperial suit, the wearer's vital areas are protected by armor plates, with a black bodysuit underneath. The armor offers significant protection and combat capabilities, while also driving the former slave within to be a fearsome soldier. Former Ravager slaves who were reinducted into the Ascendant Legion were immediately authorized to retain and use their Ravager armor while assigned to combat units. It was also announced publicly that all other Ravagers had loyally returned their armour to their masters before being set free. But it is an open secret that they only notionally relinquished their gear as the clans leaders refused to accept the gear and quietly declared it as 'surplus'. The leadership also saw this as a way to entice continued feilty and a sense of loyalty within the now freed ranks of fanatical men.
Ravager armament was varied in model but still quite lethal; all of their weapons were either of current military standard or had been upgraded to meet or rival said standard. Those remaining in the Ascendant forces now use a variety of blasters, grenades, blades, cudgels, and heavy weapons, all have one thing in common - they, like those who weild them are made to kill.