Shadow Forge is a Battleteam within House Galeres of Clan Arcona. It was founded in 36 ABY, shortly following the outbreak of the Horizon Plague. Shadow 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.
Purpose in Sanctioned SCEPTER Operations
The Battleteam Leader serves as Director of Operations and Intelligence within SCEPTER.
Members of Dark Forge officially work in either Future Operations or Intelligence Departments. These positions provide access to review target information and assemble operational strategies for sanctioned or unsanctioned SCEPTER Operations.
The Battleteam occasionally functions as front people for SCEPTER, meeting with potential employers to elaborate on “solutions” the Private Military Contractor (PMC) 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 operates in 2-4 person units.
Purpose in House or Clan Operations
Dark Forge Battleteam specializes in Lightsaber combat and demolitions. While they are still capable with other weapon systems, the Lightsaber is their weapon of choice. This provides a direct contrast to the long range reconnaissance capability of Spectre Cell. The Team is typically used as a Flanking Force while a base of fire pins down enemy targets, often utilizing speeders or other means of transportation to quickly close distance with the enemy before engaging. Dark Forge is also capable of infiltrating and eliminating enemy key facilities using demolitions expertise.
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Requirements to Join
Currently the only requirement to join the Dark Forge Battleteam is that the applicant be at the Acolyte Rank or higher.