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	Within [[Gudersnipe School]], combat-role assignments aboard student-run ships have been jokingly identified as Space Marines. When these jokes make it into the official report, it leads to the mistaken conclusion that the school does operate teams of Space Marines.		Within [[Gudersnipe School]], combat-role assignments aboard student-run ships have been jokingly identified as Space Marines. When these jokes make it into the official report, it leads to the mistaken conclusion that the school does operate teams of Space Marines.

			==See Also:==
			*[[G.A.]]
			*[[XGSO]]

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CourseDirector at 00:00, 27 December 2018

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	Within [[Gudersnipe School]], combat-role assignments aboard student-run ships have been jokingly identified as Space Marines. When these jokes make it into the official report, it leads to the mistaken conclusion that the school does operate teams of Space Marines.		Within [[Gudersnipe School]], combat-role assignments aboard student-run ships have been jokingly identified as Space Marines. When these jokes make it into the official report, it leads to the mistaken conclusion that the school does operate teams of Space Marines.

			[[Category:Course Books]]

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	===History===		===History===
	The Elites were created during a reorganization preceding the [[Ninety-nine-years war]]. Foundation citizens were concerned that individuals who had only enlisted because it was a steady job, would find themselves thrust into combat. At the time, there were combat roles and support roles, but no real ~~devision~~.		The Elites were created during a reorganization preceding the [[Ninety-nine-years war]]. Foundation citizens were concerned that individuals who had only enlisted because it was a steady job, would find themselves thrust into combat. At the time, there were combat roles and support roles, but no real division.

	The Foundation responded by further separating its forces into regulars and elites. The initial separation was determined by length of enlistment, physical conditioning, and phsychological evaluations. Those deemed "able and willing" became the first Elites.		The Foundation responded by further separating its forces into regulars and elites. The initial separation was determined by length of enlistment, physical conditioning, and phsychological evaluations. Those deemed "able and willing" became the first Elites.

	The elites ~~would continue to be~~ reorganized repeatedly as the [[Ages]] progressed and requirments changed. Equipment was eventually standardized between the two divisions, but Elites were always given preference for combat roles.		The elites were reorganized repeatedly as the [[Ages]] progressed and requirments changed. Equipment was eventually standardized between the two divisions, but Elites were always given preference for combat roles.

	===Crimson Blade Elite Raiders===		===Crimson Blade Elite Raiders===
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	The Elite Raiders actually pre-date the formation of the Elites. During the days of the old [[Gudersnipe Army]] during the [[Mage Wars]], the Elite Raiders already existed, and were kept as an elite unit within the regular Crimson Blade. When the elites were initially formed in the late [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], they were initially planned as an expansion of the elite raiders.		The Elite Raiders actually pre-date the formation of the Elites. During the days of the old [[Gudersnipe Army]] during the [[Mage Wars]], the Elite Raiders already existed, and were kept as an elite unit within the regular Crimson Blade. When the elites were initially formed in the late [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], they were initially planned as an expansion of the elite raiders.

	The raiders were, however, considered "too elite" for the needs of a merely "specifically combat-oriented fighting force". Thus, the Crimson Blade Elites were formed, with the raiders becoming a unit within them. For a short time, they retained their individual status, making the official designation Crimson Blade Elite Elite Raiders. This was of course ~~very~~ quickly ~~recognized as stupid and~~ rectified, making the raiders offically the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders.		The raiders were, however, considered "too elite" for the needs of a merely "specifically combat-oriented fighting force". Thus, the Crimson Blade Elites were formed, with the raiders becoming a unit within them. For a short time, they retained their individual status, making the official designation 'Crimson Blade Elite Elite Raiders'. This was of course quickly rectified, making the raiders offically the 'Crimson Blade Elite Raiders'.

	One particular ~~units~~ of raiders, however, liked the idea and stuck with it. Renaming themselves the "eels" in honor of the double-E, these became the top unit within the elite raiders, thus making them an elite unit within an elite unit within another elite unit, which the Eels wanted from the begining.		One particular unit of raiders, however, liked the idea and stuck with it. Renaming themselves the "eels" in honor of the double-E, these became the top unit within the elite raiders, thus making them an elite unit within an elite unit within another elite unit, which the Eels wanted from the begining.

	==The "Space Marine" Question==		==The "Space Marine" Question==

Siddharth1 at 21:15, 13 August 2013

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CourseDirector at 19:09, 1 June 2011

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	The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], they are the main fighting force. While students from [[Gudersnipe School]] sometimes go into combat, the bulk of fighting is carried out by the Blade.		The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], they are the main fighting force. While students from [[Gudersnipe School]] sometimes go into combat, the bulk of fighting is carried out by the Blade.

	Very few crimson blade soldiers will actually see combat, ~~hwoever~~. The blade has an extensive support-system in place to ensure constant supply lines, materials, and equipment. Only about 1 out of every 5 soldiers who sign up for the Blade will see actual combat.		Very few crimson blade soldiers will actually see combat, however. The blade has an extensive support-system in place to ensure constant supply lines, materials, and equipment. Only about 1 out of every 5 soldiers who sign up for the Blade will see actual combat.

	==Crimson Blade Regulars==		==Crimson Blade Regulars==

CourseDirector: /* Crimson Blade Elite */

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Crimson Blade Elite

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	The Elite are always the combat forces deployed on ships, though some ships are crewed entirely by elites. Only the combat soldiers are strictly considered Elites in this case, though the rest of the crew are still the finest the Blade can muster.		The Elite are always the combat forces deployed on ships, though some ships are crewed entirely by elites. Only the combat soldiers are strictly considered Elites in this case, though the rest of the crew are still the finest the Blade can muster.

			===History===
			The Elites were created during a reogranization preceeding the [[Ninety-nine-years war]]. Foundation citizens were concerned that individuals who had only enlisted because it was a steady job, would find themselves thrust into combat. At the time, there were combat roles and support roles, but no real devision.

			The Foundation responded by further seperating its forces, creating the regulars and the elites. The initial seperation was determined by a number of factors: length of enlistment, physical conditioning, and phsychological evaluations. Those deemed "able and willing" became the first members of the Elites.

			The elites would continue to be reogranized repeatedly as the [[Ages]] progressed and requirments changed. Equipment was eventually standardized between the two divisions, but Elites were always given preference for combat roles.

	===Crimson Blade Elite Raiders===		===Crimson Blade Elite Raiders===
	Within the Elites lies a further elite force exists. Known officially as the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders, but typically abreviated to just "raiders", they are the very best soldiers the Blade can produce. Often Raider teams are led by [[Gudersnipe School]] graduates. They are always strictly combat-oriented teams, though are trained to operate vessels and all manner of equipment when the need arises.		Within the Elites lies a further elite force exists. Known officially as the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders, but typically abreviated to just "raiders", they are the very best soldiers the Blade can produce. Often Raider teams are led by [[Gudersnipe School]] graduates. They are always strictly combat-oriented teams, though are trained to operate vessels and all manner of equipment when the need arises.

	The [[Foundation]]'s [[mech]] assualt forces are organized among the Raider teams.		The Raiders are the only division within the Elites who recieve special gear, though all Elites undergo additional training over the regulars. Specialized attack groups, such as the [[Foundation]]'s [[mech]] assualt forces, are organized among the Raider teams.

			====The Eels====
			The Elite Raiders actually pre-date the formation of the Elites. During the days of the old [[Gudersnipe Army]] during the [[Mage Wars]], the Elite Raiders already existed, and were kept on as an elite unit within the regular Crimson Blade. When the elites were initially formed in the late [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], it was initially planned to simply be an expansion of the elite raiders.

			The raiders were, however, considered "too elite" for the needs of a merely "specifically combat-oriented fighting force". Thus, the Crimson Blade Elites were formed, with the raiders becoming a unit within them. For a short time, they retained their individual status, making the official designation Crimson Blade Elite Elite Raiders. This was of course very quickly recognized as stupid and rectified, making the raiders offically the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders.

			One particular units of raiders, however, liked the idea and stuck with it. Renaming themselves the "eels" in honor of the double-E. The Eels quickly rose to become the premier top unit within the elite raiders, thus making them an elite unit within and elite unit within and elite unit. Which is exactly what the Eels wanted from the begining.

	==The "Space Marine" Question==		==The "Space Marine" Question==

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Crimson Blade Elite

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	==Crimson Blade Elite==		==Crimson Blade Elite==
	The elites have monkies. The Crimson Blade Elite are the primary combat forces of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], deployed specifically to situations where combat is expected. The elites train rigorously and are considered the finest soldiers in the whole Foundation, more highly regaurded than the student forces of the [[Gudersnipe School\|school]].		The elites have monkies. The Crimson Blade Elite are the primary combat forces of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], deployed specifically to situations where combat is expected. The elites train rigorously and are considered the finest soldiers in the whole Foundation, more highly regaurded than the student forces of the [[Gudersnipe School\|school]].

			The Elite are always the combat forces deployed on ships, though some ships are crewed entirely by elites. Only the combat soldiers are strictly considered Elites in this case, though the rest of the crew are still the finest the Blade can muster.

			===Crimson Blade Elite Raiders===
			Within the Elites lies a further elite force exists. Known officially as the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders, but typically abreviated to just "raiders", they are the very best soldiers the Blade can produce. Often Raider teams are led by [[Gudersnipe School]] graduates. They are always strictly combat-oriented teams, though are trained to operate vessels and all manner of equipment when the need arises.

			The [[Foundation]]'s [[mech]] assualt forces are organized among the Raider teams.

			==The "Space Marine" Question==
			Nowhere in the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] is the term "Space Marine" ever used officially. Some combat soldiers stationed aboard wet-navy task forces have used the term Marine at various times during the Foundation's history, but as of the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]] all extensions of the Blade use the same organizational structure and terminology.

			Within [[Gudersnipe School]], combat-role assignments aboard student-run ships have been jokingly reffered to as Space Marines. When these jokes make it into the official report, it leads to the mistaken conclusion that the school does operate teams of Space Marines.

CourseDirector at 00:23, 13 May 2011

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	The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]].		The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], they are the main fighting force. While students from [[Gudersnipe School]] sometimes go into combat, the bulk of fighting is carried out by the Blade.

	The ~~Crimson Blade~~ has ~~a variety~~ of ~~sub-divisions:~~		Very few crimson blade soldiers will actually see combat, hwoever. The blade has an extensive support-system in place to ensure constant supply lines, materials, and equipment. Only about 1 out of every 5 soldiers who sign up for the Blade will see actual combat.

	==Crimson Blade Regulars==		==Crimson Blade Regulars==
			The regulars can be used as a blanket term for all members of the Blade, but specifically refers to the normal combat troops. E.G.: the troops who have not recieved special or expanded training and for whom combat, while a probability, is not typically the primary role.

			An example of a "combat" role filled by the Regulars would be border patrol. Combat is unlikely and not anticipated, however a fighting force is a requirement. The Regulars usually come in second and serve as a peace-keeping force or take on battles not anticipated to be difficult.

	==Crimson Blade Elite==		==Crimson Blade Elite==
			The elites have monkies. The Crimson Blade Elite are the primary combat forces of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], deployed specifically to situations where combat is expected. The elites train rigorously and are considered the finest soldiers in the whole Foundation, more highly regaurded than the student forces of the [[Gudersnipe School\|school]].

CourseDirector at 04:07, 27 January 2011

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	The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]].		The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]].

			The Crimson Blade has a variety of sub-divisions:

			==Crimson Blade Regulars==

			==Crimson Blade Elite==

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The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]].

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	The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], ~~they are the~~ main fighting force. While students from [[Gudersnipe School]] sometimes go into combat, the ~~bulk of~~ fighting is ~~carried out~~ by the Blade.		The mercenary corps of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], and its main fighting force. While students from [[Gudersnipe School]] sometimes go into combat, the most fighting is by the Blade. Because the Blade has an extensive support-system to ensure constant supply lines, materials, and equipment, only 1 of every 5 soldiers who sign up for the Blade will see actual combat.

	~~Very few crimson blade soldiers will actually see combat, however. The blade~~ has an extensive support-system ~~in place~~ to ensure constant supply lines, materials, and equipment~~. Only about~~ 1 ~~out~~ of every 5 soldiers who sign up for the Blade will see actual combat.

	==Crimson Blade Regulars==		==Crimson Blade Regulars==
	~~The regulars~~ can be ~~used as a blanket term for~~ all members of the Blade, but specifically ~~refers to~~ the normal combat troops~~. E.G.: the troops~~ who have ~~not recieved~~ special or expanded training and for whom combat, while a probability, is not ~~typically~~ the primary role.		'Regulars' can be all members of the Blade, but specifically the normal combat troops, who have no special or expanded training and for whom combat, while a probability, is not the primary role.

	An example of a "combat" role filled by ~~the~~ Regulars would be border patrol. Combat is unlikely and not anticipated, ~~however~~ a fighting force is a requirement. The Regulars usually come in second and serve as a peace-keeping force or take on battles not anticipated to be difficult.		An example of a "combat" role filled by Regulars would be border patrol. Combat is unlikely and not anticipated, but a fighting force is a requirement. The Regulars usually come in second and serve as a peace-keeping force or take on battles not anticipated to be difficult.

	==Crimson Blade Elite==		==Crimson Blade Elite==
	The elites have monkies. The Crimson Blade Elite are the primary combat forces of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], deployed specifically to situations where combat is expected. The elites train rigorously and are considered the finest soldiers in the whole Foundation, more highly ~~regaurded~~ than the student forces of the [[Gudersnipe School\|school]].		The elites have monkies. The Crimson Blade Elite are the primary combat forces of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]], deployed specifically to situations where combat is expected. The elites train rigorously and are considered the finest soldiers in the whole Foundation, more highly regarded than the student forces of the [[Gudersnipe School\|school]].

	The Elite are always the combat forces deployed on ships, though some ships are crewed entirely by elites. Only the combat soldiers are strictly considered Elites in this case, though the rest of the crew are still the finest the Blade can muster.		The Elite are always the combat forces deployed on ships, though some ships are crewed entirely by elites. Only the combat soldiers are strictly considered Elites in this case, though the rest of the crew are still the finest the Blade can muster.

	===History===		===History===
	The Elites were created during a ~~reogranization preceeding~~ the [[Ninety-nine-years war]]. Foundation citizens were concerned that individuals who had only enlisted because it was a steady job, would find themselves thrust into combat. At the time, there were combat roles and support roles, but no real devision.		The Elites were created during a reorganization preceding the [[Ninety-nine-years war]]. Foundation citizens were concerned that individuals who had only enlisted because it was a steady job, would find themselves thrust into combat. At the time, there were combat roles and support roles, but no real devision.

	The Foundation responded by further ~~seperating~~ its forces~~, creating the~~ regulars and ~~the~~ elites. The initial ~~seperation~~ was determined by ~~a number of factors:~~ length of enlistment, physical conditioning, and phsychological evaluations. Those deemed "able and willing" became the first ~~members of the~~ Elites.		The Foundation responded by further separating its forces into regulars and elites. The initial separation was determined by length of enlistment, physical conditioning, and phsychological evaluations. Those deemed "able and willing" became the first Elites.

	The elites would continue to be ~~reogranized~~ repeatedly as the [[Ages]] progressed and requirments changed. Equipment was eventually standardized between the two divisions, but Elites were always given preference for combat roles.		The elites would continue to be reorganized repeatedly as the [[Ages]] progressed and requirments changed. Equipment was eventually standardized between the two divisions, but Elites were always given preference for combat roles.

	===Crimson Blade Elite Raiders===		===Crimson Blade Elite Raiders===
	Within the Elites lies a further elite force ~~exists~~. Known officially as the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders, but typically ~~abreviated~~ to ~~just~~ "raiders", they are the very best soldiers the Blade can produce. Often Raider teams are led by [[Gudersnipe School]] graduates. They are ~~always~~ strictly combat-oriented teams, though are trained to operate vessels and all manner of equipment when the need arises.		Within the Elites lies a further elite force. Known officially as the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders, but typically abbreviated to "raiders", they are the very best soldiers the Blade can produce. Often Raider teams are led by [[Gudersnipe School]] graduates. They are strictly combat-oriented teams, though are trained to operate vessels and all manner of equipment when the need arises.

	The Raiders are the only division within the Elites who ~~recieve~~ special gear, though all Elites undergo additional training over the regulars. Specialized attack groups, such as the [[Foundation]]'s [[mech]] assualt forces, are organized among the Raider teams.		The Raiders are the only division within the Elites who receive special gear, though all Elites undergo additional training over the regulars. Specialized attack groups, such as the [[Foundation]]'s [[mech]] assualt forces, are organized among the Raider teams.

	====The Eels====		====The Eels====
	The Elite Raiders actually pre-date the formation of the Elites. During the days of the old [[Gudersnipe Army]] during the [[Mage Wars]], the Elite Raiders already existed, and were kept on as an elite unit within the regular Crimson Blade. When the elites were initially formed in the late [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], ~~it was~~ initially planned ~~to simply be~~ an expansion of the elite raiders.		The Elite Raiders actually pre-date the formation of the Elites. During the days of the old [[Gudersnipe Army]] during the [[Mage Wars]], the Elite Raiders already existed, and were kept as an elite unit within the regular Crimson Blade. When the elites were initially formed in the late [[Ages#The Golden Age\|Golden Age]], they were initially planned as an expansion of the elite raiders.

	The raiders were, however, considered "too elite" for the needs of a merely "specifically combat-oriented fighting force". Thus, the Crimson Blade Elites were formed, with the raiders becoming a unit within them. For a short time, they retained their individual status, making the official designation Crimson Blade Elite Elite Raiders. This was of course very quickly recognized as stupid and rectified, making the raiders offically the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders.		The raiders were, however, considered "too elite" for the needs of a merely "specifically combat-oriented fighting force". Thus, the Crimson Blade Elites were formed, with the raiders becoming a unit within them. For a short time, they retained their individual status, making the official designation Crimson Blade Elite Elite Raiders. This was of course very quickly recognized as stupid and rectified, making the raiders offically the Crimson Blade Elite Raiders.

	One particular units of raiders, however, liked the idea and stuck with it. Renaming themselves the "eels" in honor of the double-E~~. The Eels quickly rose to become~~ the ~~premier~~ top unit within the elite raiders, thus making them an elite unit within ~~and~~ elite unit within ~~and~~ elite unit~~. Which is exactly what~~ the Eels wanted from the begining.		One particular units of raiders, however, liked the idea and stuck with it. Renaming themselves the "eels" in honor of the double-E, these became the top unit within the elite raiders, thus making them an elite unit within an elite unit within another elite unit, which the Eels wanted from the begining.

	==The "Space Marine" Question==		==The "Space Marine" Question==
	Nowhere in the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] is the term "Space Marine" ever used officially. Some combat soldiers stationed aboard wet-navy task forces have used the term Marine ~~at various times during the Foundation~~'~~s history~~, but as of the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]] all extensions of the Blade use the same organizational structure and terminology.		Nowhere in the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] is the term "Space Marine" ever used officially. Some combat soldiers stationed aboard wet-navy task forces have used the term 'Marine', but as of the [[Ages#The Fourth Age\|Fourth Age]] all extensions of the Blade use the same organizational structure and terminology.

	Within [[Gudersnipe School]], combat-role assignments aboard student-run ships have been jokingly ~~reffered to~~ as Space Marines. When these jokes make it into the official report, it leads to the mistaken conclusion that the school does operate teams of Space Marines.		Within [[Gudersnipe School]], combat-role assignments aboard student-run ships have been jokingly identified as Space Marines. When these jokes make it into the official report, it leads to the mistaken conclusion that the school does operate teams of Space Marines.