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The Red Gauntlets / REDGAUNT
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The Red Gauntlet: Where Failure is Never an Outcome.
History
The Red Gauntlets:
In the sprawling, volatile frontier of the universe, many mercenary outfits rise and fall, but few have earned a reputation as absolute and terrifying as the Red Gauntlets. Operating as a private military corporation (PMC), the group is defined by two key factors: its unflinching efficiency and the brutal effectiveness of its commander, Cpt. Excipio.
The Red Gauntlets emerged from the shadows of the Ninetails system, initially formed from a splinter group of disgraced UEE special forces operatives. Disillusioned by what they saw as bureaucratic incompetence, they sought to apply their training and expertise without the limitations of military oversight. Under the command of an anonymous, but clearly gifted, tactician, the group quickly built a reputation for successful, no-frills contracts. They were given their name after a particularly bloody engagement where their power-armored forces, their hands coated in the crimson dust of an annihilated enemy garrison, were referred to as “the Red Gauntlets” by a survivor’s frantic broadcast.
The group’s true legend, however, began when Cpt. Excipio took command. A man of quiet intensity and legendary battlefield prowess, Excipio is the mind and steel behind every operation. He is known throughout the ‘verse for his ruthless, yet meticulously calculated, approach. He views a contract not as a challenge to be overcome, but as a problem to be solved with the least amount of time and resources possible. This cold, logical mindset, combined with his own incredible skill as a soldier, has led to their most infamous claim to fame.
It is said that no enemy has ever survived an encounter with the Red Gauntlets. This isn’t just a marketing slogan; it’s a verifiable, and chilling, fact. Excipio’s strategy is simple: total and overwhelming victory. His forces don’t engage in prolonged firefights or capture and interrogation. Instead, they employ surgical, devastating assaults that eliminate all opposition from a target area. Whether it’s a pirate gang, a rival corporation, or an entire opposing battalion, Excipio’s tactics are designed to ensure there are no witnesses, no prisoners, and no lingering threats. Their operations are so swift and complete that by the time the rest of the ‘verse learns of a Red Gauntlets contract, the job is already done and the target is a smoldering ruin.
Today, the Red Gauntlets operate from a mobile base hidden deep in unclaimed space. They are a force for hire that is as feared as it is respected, accepting only contracts that fit their strict, and often violent, code of conduct. To cross their path is to invite oblivion, a truth proven time and again by the eerie silence that follows in their wake.
Manifesto
The Red Gauntlets Manifesto: Doctrine of Dominion
We are the architects of the new order. We have witnessed the decay of the old. The bureaucratic paralysis of the UEE, the chaotic greed of corporate entities, and the endless savagery of the lawless have all proven one thing: control is a myth wielded by the incompetent. The universe does not need a gentle hand; it needs an iron fist.
This is the Doctrine of Dominion, the guiding creed of the Red Gauntlets.
I. The Failure of the Old Order
The galaxy is sick with weakness. Governments trade in red tape and political compromise while pirates run rampant. Corporations measure success in credits while lives are spent as expendable assets. We were once servants to a system that valued talk over action, and indecision over the absolute necessity of victory. We severed those chains. The old order is an empty promise, and its champions are destined to fall. We will not mourn them.
II. The Doctrine of Total Victory
In our profession, there is no such thing as a partial victory. A surviving enemy is a future threat. A witness is a potential vulnerability. Our methods are not born of cruelty, but of simple, irrefutable logic. We do not negotiate, we do not capture, and we do not leave survivors. When we are hired to solve a problem, we do so completely. We are the final word, the silent resolution. The eerie silence that follows our work is proof of our efficiency and the testament to our absolute power.
III. The Purpose of Pyro
The Pyro system is a monument to the failure of all others. A lawless cauldron of anarchy and violence, it is where the weak are consumed and the foolish are forgotten. This chaos is not an obstacle; it is an opportunity. This is not a contract for us to fulfill, but a throne for us to seize. We will not pacify Pyro; we will conquer it. We will cleanse its lawless void of every element that does not bend to our will, and from its ashes, we will forge a new, unassailable civilization.
IV. The New Order
The dominion of Pyro will be the first step in our grand design. We will establish an order where strength is the only currency, and obedience is the only law. We will provide absolute security and absolute prosperity, but only to those who understand their place. The Red Gauntlets will not be kings, but the arbiters of a perfect, brutal equilibrium. Under our rule, chaos will cease to exist, and a new era of cold, efficient dominion will begin.
We are the cure for the chaos. We are the Red Gauntlets. Our hands are stained red, but our purpose is absolute.
Charter
The Red Gauntlets Code of Conduct: The Tenets of the Gauntlet
Our strength is not just in our armor or our firepower, but in the unyielding discipline that guides every action. We are a precise instrument of war, not a rabble of thugs. To wear the insignia of the Red Gauntlets is to adhere to this code without exception. Breaking these tenets is not a mistake; it is a declaration of incompetence and a sign of weakness that will be eliminated.
The Tenets
I. Operational Integrity and Professionalism
Our reputation is our greatest weapon. We achieve victory through calculated force and unwavering discipline, not through chaotic and childish behavior.
No Pad Ramming: The destruction of a ship for a kill that can be achieved with a missile or a single burst of autocannon fire is an unforgivable waste of resources. It is the action of an amateur, not a professional.
No Griefing: Our purpose is to complete contracts with efficiency. Harassing random, uninvolved parties for sport is a distraction and a sign of a mind not focused on the objective. We are not pirates; we are the solution.
No Exploiting: We will not use technical glitches or loopholes to gain an advantage. Victory secured through a bug is a hollow and unstable one. Our success is built on skill, tactical prowess, and overwhelming force, not on the failures of a starship manufacturer’s coding. We are superior because we are better, not because we cheat.
II. The Unwavering Chain of Command
The Commander’s will is absolute. In the chaos of combat, there is no room for doubt or dissent.
Absolute Obedience: All orders given by Cpt. Excipio or designated squad leaders are to be followed immediately and without question. There are no discussions in the field.
Unity of Purpose: Each member of the Red Gauntlets is a single finger on the same gauntlet. We move as one, strike as one, and bleed for one another. Personal glory is irrelevant; only the success of the unit matters.
Silent Vengeance: The enemies of the Red Gauntlets are not limited to our contracts. Any threat to a member of our unit is a threat to the entire organization. Such threats will be dealt with silently, completely, and without hesitation.
III. The Doctrine of Total Victory
Our motto is a mission statement, not a boast.
No Survivors: We do not take prisoners. We do not leave witnesses. We do not engage in negotiations. Total victory means absolute annihilation of the opposition.
No Retreat: The Red Gauntlets never withdraw. We either succeed or we perish.
Complete the Contract: A contract is not considered complete until all terms have been fulfilled and every last element of the target has been neutralized.
We are the Red Gauntlets. We bring the storm, and we leave only silence.
