Banshee Brigade

"First to Fight, Last to Retreat"

―Banshee Brigade Moto

Banshee Brigade is one of the two battle teams serving House Dorimad Sol in Clan Scholae Palatinae.

History

Naming of the Brigade

The Brigade was originally known only as their designation number: Task Force 19. However, this changed with the appointment of a Sergeant whose name has been lost with the passing of history. It was said that his voice was so loud that it could be heard, yelling orders, above the sounds of battle. This earned him the nickname of "Banshee", and ever since then, the Brigade was to be called "Banshee’s Brigade". However, after the Sergeant's death, the name stuck with the Brigade and they decided to keep it, but had it styled to fit with their latest roster change - simply becoming Banshee Brigade. The fact that this name has stuck has led some to believe that it is in honor of their long-fallen comrade.

Serving House Caliburnus

With Clan Scholae Palatinae dissolved, one house stood up for its independence. Rather than being absorbed by another clan, House Caliburnus petitioned the Dark council to allow the unthinkable; a house independent of the Clan system. Banshee Brigade joined the cause and, along with two other battle teams (Ebon Cloak and Nightshade), refused to waiver. The Brigade was strong in this time and was instrumental in both winning the Independence of House Caliburnus, but also in eventually helping to reform Clan Scholae Palatinae under Grand Master Justinian Khyron.

Rallying banner used by the brigade during Reclamation

Moving On: Dorimad Sol

Under the restructured Clan, Banshee Brigade was added to a new House, Dorimad Sol. It formed the backbone the House leading its members into battle and refusing to give one meter to it foes. Soon their battle cry was heard throughout the Clan, "Banshee Brigade, First to fight, last to retreat!" Trying times were ahead for the entire Brotherhood and the shattering of Banshee Brigade was fast approaching.

Reclamation

It was decided after the retreat from the Antei system to retake the Clan home system. House Dorimad Sol was tasked with retaking Caina the home world of House Dorimad Sol. It was during this time the Banshee Brigade gained both its grandest victory and it’s worst defeat.

The Brigade, led by Daniel Stephens, took the lead in the assault to retake Caina from the Vong Invaders. It was a long and hard fight and the Vong were eventually beaten back. The Brigade had lead the House in defeating the Vong but the losses were tremendous. Due to the injuries sustained Daniel Stephens was forced to take an extended medical leave eventually taking a position elsewhere. The Brigade remained empty for a time.

Current Assignment

The assignment for Banshee Brigade now lies in providing a defense for the headquarters of House Dorimad Sol and to police the grounds. They have had extensive experience with quelling riots, providing escorts to important officials, and have even helped with space operations. In the rare instance that they have to investigate something on the planet, they can do so with great speed and accuracy.

In the event of an offensive attack they act as a true Battle Team, splitting into smaller fire teams to eliminate the enemy forces. In the event that House Dorimad Sol takes the offensive then the Team is usually tasked with performing assassinations, infiltrating enemy bases, providing escorts for medical personnel and have even been known to break into separate smaller teams and perform combinations of the above tasks. Usually the Brigade is charged with assassinations and infiltration but can perform all of the above

Banshee's Armory

Sash of the Banshee

Banshee Brigade Sash

A symbol of membership in Banshee Brigade, the Sash is awarded to all members upon their arrival at Arx Ondorii. Members are required to wear the sash to all formal events including awards ceremonies. When sent into battle the member may choose not to wear the sash but most refuse to leave it behind. Made of simple cloth the sash has no outward effects on the wearer. It does however instill a deep sense of Pride for the honor of being in the Banshee Brigade and serving House Dorimad Sol.

Sword of the Banshee

Another symbol of membership in the Brigade is the Sword of the Banshee. The blade is a short katana, made from the finest steels, with the motto First to Fight, Last to Retreat, laser-etched onto the blade in Aurebesh. The hilt is simple, wrapped in blue cloth to show tribute to the Brigade's colors. As with the Sash, members are required to wear this weapon at all formal ceremonies and is often carried in battle due to its effectiveness.

Armor

Based on Phase I ARC Trooper armor, this armor is bone white and made up of twenty armor-plates attached to a vacc-sealed black bodyglove. The plates are light but extremely protective and is painted with blue markings on the chest, arms, legs, gloves, and boots. The helmet is the only part of the armor that remains white, due to the award-markings that are painted there upon earning them.

Weapons

DC-15A Assault Rifle-The common blaster rifle used by the Grand Army of the Republic, these rifles appear to be outdated but only the best gunsmiths have been hired to modernize them. Now modernized, the blaster has the same outward appearance as before, but the scope has an increased zoom feature and the bolt discharge is extremely effective, the highest power setting allowing one bolt to punch a hole through a ferrocrete wall. This weapon is issued to Commando's, Battle Team Leader (Sergeant), and Fire-Team Leaders.

DC-15S Carbine Variant-The less powerful, but more compact, version of the DC-15A, the Carbine is issued to all classes within the Brigade and has been similary upgraded by the same gunsmith team that re-did the assault rifles.

Vibro-Bayonet-Attached to the Assault Rifle as a bladed weapon, this piece is kept in the utility belt as a last resort or when the Brigade leads a charge against an intrenched enemy.

Laser-Sights-A simple, thin laser that is attached to the DC-15A and DC-15S Carbine, this gadget helps increase accuracy when the scope is not needed.

Brigade Awards

Banshee's Glare

To recieve the Glare is to be known as a true Banshee. Recipients are loyal, hardworking, active, and therefore are true assests to the House. The Glare are twin eyes, painted Banshee Blue, that sit atop the helmet. Tritus took the idea from the Mandalorian award, Jaig Eyes, and is awarded at all House ceremonies.

Banshee's Glare Recipients:

• Tritus d'Tana (Obelisk Sergeant)

Current Roster

Lead Team

• Reiden Karr : Obelisk Sergeant - Team Leader (Fire Team Leader)
• Kat Pridemore : Krath Tyro - Communications
• TBA : N/A - Medic
• TBA : N/A - Slicer

Assault Team

• Prajna Berkana: Obelisk Trooper - Point Man (Fire Team Leader)
• Koskian 'Psyko' d'Tana: Obelisk Trooper - Rover
• Shuan Waott: Obelisk Trooper - Commando
• Amritsu Van: Krath Tyro - Commando

Ranged/Support Team

• TBA : N/A - Sniper (Fire Team Leader)
• TBA : N/A - Scout
• Dakari Kaeth Palpatine : Sith Flight Member - Support
• Gabranth Ondore : Obelisk Trooper - Demolitions

A description for each Role is found in the article: Dorimad Sol Battle Team Roles

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