- ""Tempered in shadow; wrought of pain.""
- ― Dark Forge Battleteam Moto
History
Dark Forge is a Battleteam within House Galeres of Clan Arcona. It was founded in 36 ABY, shortly following the outbreak of the Horizon Plague. Dark Forge is not the “shock and awe” Battleteam of House Galeres. The unit is designed to be supported by a base of fire to flank and destroy key targets which have been chosen by the Summit. In short the team is a quick, lethal, indiscriminate unit which are specialists in lightsaber combat.
Beyond the Horizon (36ABY)
Battleteam Dark Forge's first combat action was when House Plagueis requested assistance from Clan Arcona to defeat the forces that remained from Zoraan's assault on the Jusadih System during the Horizon Vendetta. Dark Forge was tasked to assist with securing Plagueis' Nebula-Class Star Destroyer, Ascendancy, with Spectre Cell.
Purpose in Sanctioned SCEPTER Operations
Members of Dark Forge officially work in either the Future Operations or Intelligence Departments of SCEPTER, with the Battleteam Leader serving as Director of Operations within SCEPTER. These positions provide access to review target information and assemble tactical strategies for operations the Battleteam conducts.
The Battleteam occasionally functions as front people for SCEPTER, meeting with potential employers to elaborate on “solutions” the Private Military Contractor can offer. This provides a cover for travel to new locales that House Galeres would like to develop additional intelligence on, or may already have some vested interest in. During these operations the unit typically functions in 2-4 person units.
Purpose in House or Clan Operations
The Dark Forge Battleteam specializes in Lightsaber combat and demolitions. This provides a direct contrast to the long range reconnaissance capability of Spectre Cell.
In large scale engagements the Team is typically used as a Flanking Force while a base of fire pins down enemy targets, members often utilize speeders or other means of transportation to quickly close distance with the enemy before engaging. Dark Forge is also capable of infiltrating and eliminating key enemy facilities using their demolitions expertise.
Equipment
During official SCEPTER Negotiations Team members typically wear tailored suits or species appropriate clothing. This presents a professional appearance as they are meeting with potential clients. The clothing is cut specifically to allow a lightsaber to be concealed, if the Team member desires. A sidearm is also typically carried in a drop holster on the thigh, however several members are known to prefer an under arm sling holster instead.
On all other missions the equipment used is generally left up to each individual Team member's discretion. However, there are several unique items to Dark Forge Battleteam which are available.
Armored Vest
Transportation
Requirements to Join
Currently the only requirement to join the Dark Forge Battleteam is that the applicant be at the Acolyte Rank or higher.
Awards
Shoulder Guard with Dark Forge Insignia
File:Dark Forge Sith.jpegSith Shoulder Guard Insignia
A specific piece of the equipment issued to Dark Forge Team members is a Shoulder Guard with the Dark Forge Insignia on it. Individual members typically customize the insignia to the color of their specific Order.