2 weeks of Beta Testing the Deaths| RP

[Errant.Venture]

Ok since everyones seems to be lost as to some basic history revolving around the grey men and Deaths| ties to the Grey Men I typed this. Its still just a very rough draft and i need to contact several Player factions leaders, to try to hash out some things, but until then, you have some reading material. please keep in mind this is just a rough draft, the title is more for my filing method on my PC then anything else, as we arent posting for faction status at this time. Also Im double posting, placing this in here, for feedback purposes, and then placing it in our RP so people don't scratch their head then go into shock.

Thanks to those of you who have helped keep this RP moving forward

-Errant

Deaths Horizon Faction RP
Deaths|

Overview:
Deaths Horizon is a group of highly specialized, and highly trained freelancers in Sirius. Recently many of these Freelancers have been seen flying all over Sirius, taking menial escort jobs, or establishing trivial treaties, in order to gain access to the most basic of needs on stations and planets. Many people find these freelancers friendly, however they also have a feeling that something is out of place. Groups of Freelancers and Mercenaries are not uncommon in Sirius, however the most obvious oddity is that many of the Deaths| have extensive military training, and have access to some of the foremost military technology made in Sirius. These Freelancers are often seen flying in pairs or small groups, with their own people, yet, also seem to shy away from the general public. The Leader of the group, Colonel Cameron Mitchell, seems to do a rather good job of keeping his freelancers in check, almost in a fashion not uncommon in some of the most elite military units known to Sirius. Colonel Mitchell is often seen acting in the position of Liaison/Diplomat for the group, yet even though these men and women are known for their efficiency in Sirius, not much is known about them personally.

Rumored History:
The Immediate History of the Deaths| is unknown, however several rumors have sprung up in their short existence. Some of the tactics used by this group of freelancers, as well as some of their specialized equipment bears significant resemblance to equipment described being used, by mythical and elusive soldiers in battles across Sirius, dating as far back as 804 A.S. These Elite Soldiers often only glimpsed in the heat of a battle, or by the quick shots of a battlefield photographer were reported to have glowing red eyes, and blackened armor. These soldiers, seemingly appeared in battles out of nowhere, changing the tide of the battle, before disappearing as quickly as they had come. Both sides of these battles had things to say about these soldiers, being praised as Angels of the Battlefield by the ones they helped, and Demons of Fate by the ones they fought.

Digging deeper into the mystery surrounding these rumors, ensnares the researcher into a web of rumors, myths, and conspiracies. Many of these theories hold no water, but some leave a lot to the imagination, and a lot to be explained. One thing that is consistent is that these fabled warriors seem to be most notably referenced in Kusari and Rheinland. While digging through some declassified documents in the Kusari Public Records, several hundred battle reports mentioned warriors, which seemingly materialized on the battlefield, helping to fight back their foes. They were described as menacing warriors, with red eyes, and shadowy form, that seemed to be in control of the tides of war itself. Artillery and Munitions seemed to do nothing to these strange and deadly warriors, and no bodies were ever found in the aftermath, confirming their existence. These warriors were soon dubbed The Wolf Brigade as they moved in small packs, fought as viciously as a rabid wolf, and then disappeared with out a trace. The Rheinland reports had a much different story to tell, spinning tales of Living Demons, wreaking havoc upon their troops, moving through their lines of defense as if slicing through air. The Devastation these soldiers wreaked on Rheinland between 804 and 806 earned these soldiers the name of Helghast or Demons of Death loosely translated. These warriors were described as superhuman, as round after round fired from the Rheinland troops seemed to pass right through, even as these Helghast tore through their ranks and seemed to toss tanks and armored support aside like pillows. Just as in the Kusari reports, no bodies of these Helghast were ever found, yet countless soldiers on both sides of the front are quoted in reports seeing these red eyed, shadows.

Much of this is dismissed as mass hysteria or battle fatigue in the reports, but the similarities described by interviewed veterans of these wars, leave no doubt they could be the very same unit. While all House Militaries and Agencies alike, deny the existence of any such group in their employ, the tactics, and efficiency of this elusive military unit, mirror that of some of Sirius Best trained commando squads. Even with this information, the feats of these soldiers, and the destruction they caused are much more then any known commando unit in Sirius regardless of house could inflict. On top of that, these Angels/Demons were described as being no taller then your average Sirius Citizen. Whether or not there is any truth behind these rumors, one does have to admit that the similarities portrayed in these reports, should not just be dismissed as mere coincidence. Besides that, soldiers on both fronts, describe seeing these soldiers, even though no military assets available at the time could transport a unit of this type Sirius wide. The reports gone through indicate that between 804 and 805 A.S. no less then a dozen reports hit a field commanders desk on a daily basis from all different fronts in the Sectors he was controlling, and no less then hundred similar reports reached the Fleet High Command, on a monthly basis. While no House is willing to claim to train such and elite group of soldiers, Logistics wise, after speaking to several experts from the Houses involved in these conflicts, would be impossible. The resources available to any one Fleet, at any given time, during any one of these conflicts, was fatally scarce to say the least. It is no secret that lives were lost, and planets taken, for want of parts and supplies that could not be procured.

Whether or not these men/women or things really existed, one thing is for sure it does seem to leave a lot to imagination. Conspiracy Theorists and Whack jobs alike use this abundance of possibilities, and lack of hard evidence to fuel a Theory of Conspiracy that dates back as far as the Sirius Houses themselves. This Conspiracy, widely kept alive on Neural Net garbage sites, and spook forums, spins the tale, and plants the seeds, that are needed for the Theory of the Sirius Grey Men to take root and grow.


The Sirius Grey Men
The tale of the Grey Men has been traced back as far as the early beginnings of Sirius. However, by reading information brought with the sleeper ships during the exodus of the old world, it is clear that this Conspiracy Theory, predates the beginnings of the Sirius colonies themselves. Whether or not this story was revived along the journey, or after our halls of knowledge had been built, one thing for sure, is that it spread like wildfire.

The story goes that in the old world, the battle between The Alliance and The Coalition had not been started for want of resources or technology, but for want of power. Two factions of these Grey Men could not come to agreement, over a topic, which has long since been forgotten. The ensuing arguing, and madness, sparked the never ending war, between The Coalition and Alliance, sucking the once peaceful worlds into the raging infernos that fueled this forgotten argument.

When the Sleeper Ships were launched towards Sirius, in hopes of starting anew, rumor has it that a large number of these Grey Men belonging to the Alliance had been added to the population on these ships. This was supposedly done in hopes that losing faction of Grey Men would once again establish a base of power in Sirius, with hopes that one day they would return, bringing with them the resources needed to turn the tides, once again, in their favor.

It is a well known fact that the Coordinates to that distant region of space that we once called home have long since been lost. The once frail and fledgling colonies, spawned from those sleeper ships, have since that time, flourished into prosperous houses, hosting complex governments. It is theorized, that after all that was accomplished here, in Sirius, even if the coordinates had not been lost, these Grey Men had no reason to go back, as the power they held here, was far greater then any power they could obtain by returning to their old masters.

For a long while the bickering and bantering over whether or not these Grey Men exist, had been fought over stagnant forums, arguing over the same dead end result. However in 817 A.S. with war raging between the Houses of Liberty and Rheinland, and Kusari and Bretonia, this topic became rapidly rekindled. It seemed History was repeating itself, and their was no were left to flea. Then the oxygen needed to superheat this Conspiracy Theory into a raging blaze was blown across forums in the form of a long lost House called Gallia.

It had been rumored for centuries, that there had been another group of sleeper ships set for launch from the old world, but with war raging on all sides, this ally, had seemingly been left behind. Now, nearly eight centuries later, the revealing of this long lost ally, has led some to believe that the wars raging between the four Houses had not been because of a sudden breaking point of tensions, that had been peacefully dealt with for generations.

While digging through posts on these sites, it is clear, that with the revealing of Gallia by The Council plays a big part, in the ideas that fuel this heated debate. It is said, that the Gallian Sleeper Ships had never been lost, but instead had been launched ahead of the other ships, in hopes of procuring the cream of the crop in the new world. Even more ideas fuel the topic, by adding in that maybe, Gallia, had been the root of these Grey Men who had sat idly by, pulling the strings in the rest of Sirius for profit, and their own amusement. It is also said, because The Council is the faction responsible for the discovery of Gallia, that once again, a split in interests between factions of Grey Men has once again plunged us into war.

The Deaths|
The arrival of The Deaths| to Liberty, leaves a lot open to imagination. While many would like to think, that the war, and the waning economy is logical conclusion to a group of freelancers showing up in front of Manhattan looking for work, the fact that its a group and not just one or twoseems to leave an unsettling feeling in the depths of ones mind. It should be noted, that groups of freelancers loitering around in orbit, above Planet Manhattan is not uncommon, however it should also be taken into consideration that no one group of freelancers as large as The Deaths| has ever been seen.

Taking into consideration a few well known Freelancers, in particular Edison Trent, at one point a hunted criminal, and now well known as a true Libertonian Hero a few character flaws come to mind, when thinking of a Freelancer. First off, Edison Trents Heroics were largely made famous, because he (Trent) was able to overcome incredible odds, by himself. Many tell stories of Trents Feats leading up to, and spanning the Nomad War of 804-806 A.S. Much of his success was credited to the fact that Trent had always blended in behind the scenes, only becoming noticed when he wanted to. That and the fact that he had heavily relied on himself, and not failed, set the basis for the stereotypical Freelancer.

According to this stereotype a freelancer would most likely be introverted, communicating with the outside world, only in times of necessity. Further more, the Freelancer, holding profit in high esteem, would wish to limit the number of hands in the pot to steal an old clich?. It is well known that Freelancers often work in pairs, or even three person groups, but during a search of personnel currently employed by the Deaths| Leader Colonel Cameron Mitchell, we counted that Mitchells group of freelancers totals close to twelve. That, according to a search of famous freelancer groups, is the largest group of freelancers known to Sirius, to this date.

Adding fuel to the fire that the Deaths| are not who they seem, it is noted on the forums, that twelve is the exact number of personnel assigned to most Elite Special Forces groups in Sirius. Even though the Deaths| currently only have nine members, Colonel Mitchell has hinted that members may surface later on, that are unbeknownst to us now. Upon further investigation of Mitchells group, it should be noted that many of these men and women should be employed by the military, in a Special Forces role, or employed by a House Sanctioned Agency, such as the LSF. Here are the personnel records we were able to gain access to, via Liberty Public Records, kept for employment purposes.

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