Crimson 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.

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

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 school.