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991st Special Warfare Company "The Reapers"
Unit Information
Allegiance:	Iron Throne Dark Jedi Brotherhood
Branch:	Special Warfare Operations
Type:	Special Warfare Company
Role:	Psyops, Black Ops, Infiltration, Interdiction, Eradication
Size:	Company, 250 men
Garrison:	Limbus Station
Nickname:	The Reapers
Patron:	Grand Master Muz Ashen
Motto:	"Fior Go Bas" - "Faithful Unto Death"
Colors:	Black and Navy Blue
March:	Imperial March
Mascot:	Scrabbles the Honey Badger
Battles:	The Battle of New Tython
Decorations:	Great Jedi War X
Commander(s)
Commanders:	Major Lerak Sorotai
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The 991st Special Warfare Company, also known as the Reapers, is an elite military unit assigned to the Dark Council. It is comprised of four platoon-sized units, each having been designed and constructed to perform a specific task, role or mission. Along with these units, four sections of specialized troops, and one drop ship sqadron,are attached to the 991st to be used as needed.

Unit History

History

"Fior Go Bas - Faithful Unto Death"

―Major Lerak Sorotai

At the highest levels of power, it quickly becomes evident that there are fewer people who can be trusted. This is a fact the Grand Master is all too familiar with. That truth was also the reason the Reapers were initially created.

The Reapers were formed in 30ABY under the rule of Darth Ashen, and report directly to the Iron Throne. They have no ties to Clan or House. Every member has been tried and tested in the crucible of war and their loyalty remains unyielding.

The Reapers do not seek glory or fame. They are largely unknown outside the circle of the Dark Council. They are the ones that are most frequently the first in and the last out. They are the ones the Grand Master calls upon when no one else can be trusted to do the job.

Their formation gave the Grand Master an effective force at his beck and call without having to rely on the cooperation of the Clans and Houses.

Training

"Your best is only good enough if it’s better than the rest"

―Major Lerak Sorotai

Each member of the Reapers was handpicked because of their exemplary records of outstanding service, or because they showed exceptionally high potential. Once part of the unit, they are committed to a strict regimen of training.

The Reapers constantly strive to maintain their standards of excellence. Their training includes both mental and physical challenges to hone each member into the best they can possibly be. Their regimen also focuses on the highly coordinated teamwork that makes them so efficient and successful.

There is no competition of egos; there is no reward for unnecessary heroics. Each member is reminded frequently that they are part of a team, a cohesive unit, and are responsible for doing their part in every operation or exercise.

Philosophy

"Duty does not require understanding. Don’t question your orders, you follow them and do your job"

―Corporal Coryn Vance

The core philosophy of the Reapers is summed up quite well in their motto, Fior Go Bas- Faithful unto Death. They do not back down from any challenge, and they do whatever is necessary to accomplish whatever mission the Grand Master sends them on. They are always ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Loyalty, both to the Grand Master, and to each other, is deeply ingrained in every member. Surrender, retreat, and failure are not acceptable options. The Reapers pride themselves on their dedication and skill in serving the Iron Throne.

Missions and Roles

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Unit Composition

991st Special Warfare Company
Designation	Callsign	Specialization	Commanding Officer	Troop Complement
870th Platoon	Sentinel	Infantry	Lieutenant Pete from Sales	40 men 2 vehicles
871st Platoon	Exile	Scouts/Rangers	Lieutenant Krath Beast	40 men 6 vehicles
872nd Platoon	Forsaken	Commando	Lieutenant Archer	40 men 2 vehicles
873rd Platoon	Vornskr	Assault/Vehicles	Lieutenant Haddock	40 men 14 vehicles
313th Headquarters Section	Atlas	HQ	First Sergeant Bob	10 men 2 vehicles
612th Auxiliary Section	Spectres	Snipers	Gunnery Sergeant McGhee	5 Snipers 5 Spotters
613th Auxiliary Section	Havocs	Heavy Weapons	Master Sergeant Bobson	10 men 2 vehicles
268th Engineering Section	Devil Dog	Engineers	Technical Sergeant Harrison	20 men 4 vehicles
101st Ground Support Squadron	Valkyrie	Ground Support/Air Lift	Captain Dalton	10 Pilots 4 Deck Chiefs 8 Gunners 4 Engineers 4 Ground Crew 6 Fighters 4 MAAT/i

Detailed Unit Information

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313th Headquarters Section

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612th Auxiliary Section

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268th Engineering Section

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Standard Equipment and Armor

As the elite unit attached to the Dark Council and carrying out orders of the Grand Master or the Deputy Grand Master themselves, this group is equipped with the best equipment currently available. It is noteworthy that different sections of the platoon receive different set of equipment, depending on their profiles.

Assault Infrantry

This section of the unit is designed for typical assault missions. Thus, while the equipment of the unit itself may be referred as ‘elite’, this section is equipped with the most average weaponry.

Each soldier carries slightly modified A280 blaster rifle with a grenade launcher attached. Standard belt equipment of assault infantry section includes also five additional energy cells for the A280 blaster rifle, three thermal detonators and standard devices for short and long distance communication. When necessary, soldiers of assault infantry wear black armor manufactured from self-repairing material called laminanium.

In the backpacks, members of assault infantry section carried additional energy cells and both anti-infantry and anti-tank mines. In addition to that, as part of the elite unit, they were allowed to include any necessary equipment.

Rangers / Scouts

This section of the unit is responsible for reconnaissance missions and guerrilla fighting. The type of the main missions is reflected by section’s standard equipment.

As far as weapons are concerned, scouts are equipped with WESTAR-M6 blaster rifle, which is the successor of WESTAR-M5 blaster rifle. It has been redesigned in order to get a silenced weapon, which may utilize different add-ons, like grenade launcher.

In addition to that, standard equipment of a scout trooper includes three mines and a set of hand-held scanners and detectors, which allow to gather various information about the surroundings. Advanced communication devices allow to transmit encrypted data directly from the scanners. Scouts’ standard equipment contains also hacking devices.

Scouts do not wear armor, which would limit their movement abilities, as they rely on agility instead of armor protection. Instead of armor they prefer Chameleon Suit, which allows them to remain invisible under certain circumstances.

Commandos

Members of commando team is usually tasked with infiltration and other types of crucial, but delicate missions. Thus, they are equipped with the most advanced masterpieces of weaponry and equipment.

The most common weapon among members of the commando team is DC-20d Interchangeable Weapon System. Developed from the DC-17m Interchangeable Weapon System, it is very similar to its predecessor, as it provides great flexibility with exchangeable add-ons. It makes this blaster rifle very useful in the eyes of commando team.

In addition to that, soldiers of commando team are equipped with Chameleon Armour, which provides both protection and camouflage, adapting itself to the surroundings. It is not perfect, as its camouflage abilities are useful only, when its wearers remain with no move. However, it also includes variety of scanners and a kind of HUD, which displays information about the distance to target, size of objects, differences in height, weather forecast and life signs in the surroundings. It also allows to see in the night-vision and the ultraviolet.

Snipers

Dedicated to the motto: “One shot, one kill”, snipers are specialists in long-ranged fighting, what is reflected with the suitable equipment.

In the matter of weaponry, members of snipers section carried DX-12 sniper rifle. Based on Verpine sniper rifle, it works in similar way and provides enough firepower to severely hurt even heavily armored targets. DX-12 is not only weapon of snipers. In case of being detected, they carry E-19 blaster rifles.

Other equipment of snipers includes two thermal grenades and advanced optic systems, which allow to observe targets from long distances. They also wear Chameleon Suit in order to protect themselves against observers.

Heavy weapons

“Blast’em up!” says their motto and their equipment is perfect reflection of their fighting policy.

Their standard weapons are MiniMag PTL missile launchers, Thermal Detonator Launchers, EMP launchers and other similar weapons. In addition to that, they carry numerous thermal detonators, anti-infantry and anti-tank mines, as well as sets of high-explosives. When necessary, members of heavy weapons squad utilized Merr-Sonn Mobile Grenade Mortar.

Other equipment included standard communication devices, binoculars and DC-20d Interchangeable Weapon System for self-defense.

Vehicles

Due to limited amount of space in vehicles, members of this section use very basic equipment. Main difference between them and assault infantry is that they utilize DC-15S blaster instead of A280 blaster rifle. It is so, because DC-15S blaster is shorter than most of blaster rifles.

Drop ship crew

Due to very specific tasks carried out by the drop ship crews, its members use very basic equipment, including E-15 blaster rifles.

Headquarters

The role of headquarters is much different than of other sections of the unit. They are to analyze current tactical situation and to adjust orders and tactics to new circumstances. That is why members of the HQ are equipped with the most advanced scanners, communication devices and equipment to display tactical status.

However, their equipment includes also large variety of weapons, ranging from short range blaster pistols and blaster rifles to heavy weapons and thermal detonators. It is so in order to provide them protection against any possible enemies, who might discover their location.

Rank Structure

Enlisted Ranks

Enlisted Ranks
Level	Army	Fighter Corps	Engineers
E-1	Private	Airman Basic	Sapper Basic
E-2	Private First Class	Airman	Sapper
E-3	Specialist	Airman First Class	Sapper First Class
E-4	Corporal/Specialist	Senior Airman	Senior Sapper
E-5	Sergeant	Staff Sergeant	Staff Sergeant
E-6	Staff Sergeant	Technical Sergeant	Technical Sergeant
E-7	Sergeant First Class	Master Sergeant	Master Sergeant
E-8	Master Sergeant	Senior Master Sergeant	Senior Master Sergeant
E-9	Sergeant Major	Chief Master Sergeant	Chief Master Sergeant

Warrant Officer Ranks

Warrant Officer Ranks
Level	All Forces
WO-1	Warrant Officer 1
WO-2	Chief Warrant Officer
WO-3	Senior Chief Warrant Officer
WO-4	Master Warrant Officer

Officer Ranks

Officer Ranks
Level	All Forces
O-1	Second Lieutenant
O-2	First Lieutenant
O-3	Captain
O-4	Major
O-5	Lieutenant Colonel
O-6	Colonel
O-7	Brigadier General
O-8	Major General
O-9	Lieutenant General
O-10	General

Command Dossiers

Commander

"It's only after we've lost everything that we're free to do anything"

―Lerak Sorotai

Name: Major Lerak Sorotai
Species: Kuati Human
Born: 14 BBY
Age: 49
Gender: Male
Hair Color: White
Eye Color: Emerald Green
Height: 6ft (1.83 m)
Weight: 175 (79.37 kg)

History: He was born to a powerful family on Kuat that owned a fairly large percentage of a share of the shipyards. Growing up working from the bottom up, Lerak gained a sense of hard work, integrated in leadership. After years of working for his family, joined the Academy of Carida at age 18. For years, he worked thorugh out connections he’d made while in various schools at the Academy, learning to be the best officer he could be.

Lerak worked as a First Lieutenant on the Imperial Star Destroyer Gorgon under Natasi Daala. He worked up through the ranks and became a Captain. After Daala took command of the warlord's Star Destroyers, Lerak’s platoons died in the take over. For his failure, he was demoted to Second Lieutenant.

With this mistake heavy on his shoulder over the losses because of his failure in communications, Lerak learned from his terrible mistake. He resigned from his position and joined the Imperial Remnant as a Captain despite his hesitancy. He ordered his troops around getting things done all the while remembering the responsibility that his actions hold many lives in his hand. During the Yuuzhan Vong war, Lerak’s superiors were killed in a collission between their ship and two Yuuzhan Vong’s destroying everything. The entire populaces of all three ships were killed in either the explosion or damage afterwards. Lerak was again thrusted upon leadership by Pellaeon himself. He was promoted as a Major there on the spot and took control of many men, helping defeat the Yuuzhan Vong.

Personality: Lerak is a driven man, he knows what he wants and he goes for it. For most of his life, he felt a hole in his heart and knew that he was meant for something, but what it was he was not sure. Going through his military career has toughined him up and geared for anything that gets thrown his way. He follows and gives orders with respect and authority. He leads with pride.

Executive Officer

"You go out into battle, you are already dead. Nothing to fear if you are already dead"

―Heleric Valera

Name: Heleric Valera
Gender: Male
Species: Corellian
Age: 26
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180 pounds
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Auburn

History: Heleric Valera was born on the planet of Corellian in 9 ABY. He 5 foot 11 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. He is lean and fast not large and strong. He has hazel eyes and short cropped auburn hair. He has lived his life learning how to survive and now brings that talent to the 991st. He raised in a poor household on Corellia, where he spent much of his time on the streets and dealing with gang activities. At the age of 7 he was forced to fight off a group of teenagers who were trying to get recruited into the feared Red Circle Gang. It was in this fight he made his first kill. At the age of 16, he lied about his age to join the Corellian Militia as part of the defenses against the incoming Yuuzhan Vong in the galaxy. He spent the next several years engaged in guerrilla warfare around the galaxy fighting the Vong. He had a confirmed 178 kills when Brotherhood representatives contacted him. 2 years into the Vong War, he joined the Brotherhood fleet. Since then he has been working his way up the ranks and is now the XO.

Personality: Hardened by his life on the streets and his time conducting guerrilla warfare, Heleric understands what it takes to survive. He also understands a different side of combat. Where most military officers plan according to traditional military formations, Heleric knows how weaker indigenous groups would fight back against a superior force. Coupled with his natural survival instincts, he is seen as a valuable asset to the 991st.

First Sergeant

"Shut up. You have an order. DO IT. No donít care, just do it"

―Sekaod Unonax

Name: Sekaod Unonax
Gender: Male
Species: Sluissi
Age: 58
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 136 pounds
Eye Color: Black
Skin Tone: Dark Green

History: Sekaod Unonax is a tough old Sluissi. At 58 years old he is approaching the end of an average Sluissi’s lifespan. His of average hight 5 foot 5 inches and weighs 136 pounds. To the untrained eye he looks like any other old Sluissi, with dark green skin and black eyes. Sekaod is not a lifelong military personnel. Like most of his species he was gifted with a natural talent and understanding of machines and technology. He quickly found himself managing a large section of the legendary Sluis Van Shipyards by age 23. He was a naturally gifted manager, patient and understanding as is common with his species. However a scandal involving his superior at the shipyard embezzling money ended with Sekaod getting the blame and fired. This event changed his life in more ways than one. He became angry and aggressive traits very uncommon for a Sluissi. Following this scandal, he was brought into the Brotherhood’s military as an technician for the fleet. His leadership abilities once again shone through and he quickly became an important leader for the technicians of the 991st. When the Vong invaded DB space he kept a level head and his harsh attitude saved the lives of his subordinates. He was brought into the military forces and is currently serving as the 991st First Sergeant. Fear and loved by his men he is the cranky old Sluissi who will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Personality: As Sekaod has gotten older he has lost most of his typical Sluissi traits of patience and calmness. His failure at the Sluis Van Shipyard made him hard and bitter and now he is a rough First Sergeant in the 991st.

Scrabbles the Honey Badger

"He is one brutal animal"

―Lerak Sorotai

Scrabbles is the mascot of the 991st. Scrabbles is a famed honeybadger, and as the mascot for the 991st is seen as the face of absolute military excellence. Scrabbles stands at just under a foot tall at the shoulder and is just under two and a half feet. Scrabbles has a black coat with white and grey coloring running from the top of his head and down his back.

Where Scrabbles originally comes from is unknown. He was found by Lerak Sorotai on his home planet of Kuat. Having never seen an animal like Scrabbles before, Lerak captured the honeybadger. He quickly released what a fighter and how fearless the animal it was.

With Lerak leading the 991st, Scrabbles has become the face of the unit. All the men of 991st have come to respect and fear the honeybadger. They have all seen Scrabbles fearlessly face larger animals and take them down. They have seen Scrabbles get poisoned and get up and recover. All the men in the 991st swear to live as Scrabbles does, fearless, emotionless in the face of death, capable of over coming any obstacle.

Known Members

Corporal Coryn Vance

"Fear is a powerful tool. If you fear nothing, you cannot defeat anything"

―Coryn Vance

Name: Coryn Vance
Rank: Corporal Gender: Male
Species: Corulag Human
Age: 25
Height: 6’ 1”
Weight: 110 pounds
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Auburn

History: Coryn Vance grew up around the influence of the Imperial military with his father having served for many years. Coryn learned the value of hard work, loyalty, and dedication at a young age. As soon as he was able, Coryn enrolled in the training academy on Corulag. He surprised most of his instructors with the natural aptitude and ability he displayed. Progressing rapidly through his training, he caught the eye of the Dark Council’s spies. They recognized the incredible potential in the young man. He was approached with an offer to join a newly formed unit, the Reapers.

By 35ABY, Coryn had proven himself to be a capable part of the unit, achieving the rank of Corporal.

Personality: Relatively quiet, he prefers to let his actions speak for him. He is fiercly dedicated to his team. He has learned that patience and planning can often be more rewarding than the blind ambition.

Garrison

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