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PRAETORIAN DEFENSE SOLUTIONS

AN UNDERFUNDED, OVERPOWERED ARMA 3 MILSIM COMMUNITY DEALING EXCLUSIVELY IN
EXCESSIVE VIOLENCE

LATEST UNIT NEWS

New Campaign

Unit News



OUR UNIT'S GUIDING PHILOSOPHY



Praetorian was created based on our founder's experiences in other Milsim
groups. While we understand that some are VERY interested in a super strict,
100% realism environment, we approach Arma from the stance of "It's just a
game". From the beginning, our unit has been very loose when it comes to member
interaction, with our guiding philosophy being "Don't be a dick".

In Praetorian Defense, you will find:

No "Yes, sir/No, sir" nonsense.

No addressing people by rank.

No virtual pushups.

Just Fun.

We host twice weekly campaign operations, built upon a solid foundation of
storytelling and reality, where actions (or lack thereof) bring consequence.

UNIT NEWS



May 1st, 2024 : New Campaign - Into the Bush

Our next campaign, "Into the Bush", is scheduled to begin on May 7th, 2024. PDS
will be under contract to Southern Cross Trading Company, an import/export
logistics company based out of Australia that needs support with both security
and infrastructure management.



Into the Bush is scheduled to run approximately 7 weeks.

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April 9th, 2024 : Going Green Update and Campaign Break

As we wrap up our latest campaign, we will be moving into a 2 week campaign
break starting on April 16th, to give our operations staff time to put the
polish on our next misadventure.

Additional information regarding the break's shenanigans will be posted in
Discord.

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February 13th, 2024 : New Campaign - Going Green

PDS' next campaign, Going Green, is scheduled to begin on February 20th, 2024,
and will see our merry band of warcriminals employeed by "The EcoFuture
Foundation" in the Indian Ocean.



Going Green is scheduled to run approximately 8 weeks.

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January 5th, 2024 : Unit Armory/Gun Store Update

PDS' Armory and Gun Shop v2.0 is finally arriving! Well overdue at this point,
the second incarnation of our firearms system is finally being rolled out, and
is partially available in-game for alpha testing. Current functionality
includes:

 * Full update to our web catalog, bringing our weapon count to 645 firearms
   (number includes weapon variants); and
 * An in-game armorer that will issue you weapons when at base/FOB/wherever


The next major milestone will be to finalize the in-game version of our store,
leveraging pre-existing code with a new UI, so that members can purchase
firearms without even logging into the website. Due date for this is SoonTM. (No
joke, it IS coming Soon).



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December 13th, 2023 : Holiday Break

As the holiday season rolls in, PDS will be taking a few weeks to enjoy a well
deserved break. The holiday schedule will be as follows:

 * 19 December 2023 - Final campaign operation (Crimson Starlight) before break
 * 22 December 2023 - Annual Christmas Op
 * 23 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 - Break
 * 9 January 2024 - Return to campaign operations (Crimson Starlight)




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November 7th, 2023 : Departure of D. Miller

With a heavy heart, Praetorian has bid one of it's founders, 1LT D. Miller,
farewell. For over two and a half years, Miller served in multiple roles and
positions within the unit, such as ground element lead, Company XO, and Lead
Recruiter. We look forward to a time that you will be able to join us once
again, and will continue to remember whom to humorously blame things on.



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November 3rd, 2023 : New Campaign - Crimson Starlight

Our next campaign, Crimson Starlight, has been scheduled to begin on November
14th, 2023, and will see Banshee company deployed to Estonia.



Crimson Starlight is scheduled to last approximately 9 weeks.

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August 23rd, 2023 : New Campaign - Rebel Yell

Rebel Yell, which see our group of warcrime simulators return to the island of
Malden, will have PDS joining up with the Free French Resistance in an attempt
to remove the occupying Russian forces from the island.

Rebel Yell is scheduled to start on August 11th, and will run for approximately
8 weeks.

OPERATION SCHEDULE

Our unit schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, 9pm to 11:30pm EST: Mid-Week Operation
These are shorter operations, and depending on the current campaign, may have a
much smaller scope than our main operations.

Friday, 9pm to 12:30am EST: Main Operation
Friday Night Ops are our "get stuff done" nights. These tend to be more
structured, with larger amounts of AI.

Saturday, 9pm to 11pm EST: Unit Training
Unit Training is conducted weekly (if needed) to address areas of concern for
unit leadership. This can be as "basic" as Basic Training, or can be as complex
as Convoy Transportation and Security Operations.


UNIT ATTENDANCE POLICY

While we have a very relaxed attendance policy, there are some requirements:

Active Duty
1: Not RSVP'ing for 1 month is grounds for removal. Not having a good read on
who will be showing up makes op planning difficult.
2: If you regularly RSVP, but do not attend Ops for 1 month, you will be moved
into the PDS Reserves. (Note - Training Events do NOT count towards this
requirement.)
        a: This means that you will lose your "permanently" assigned duty
position, and will be assigned on an as needed basis during Ops.
        b: If you become "active" again after being moved to the reserves, there
is no guarantee that you will get your old position back.
        c: If you do not attend at least 1 Op a month after being moved to
reserves, you will be removed from the group.
3: Exceptions can be easily made for extenuating circumstances, but they must be
done prior to your transfer/removal. Just let staff know what's going on.
4: NCOs are required to attend at least 2 Friday operations per month.

Reserves
1: Not RSVP'ing/attending an event for 2 months is grounds for removal.
2: Reserve Personnel are NOT eligible for Leadership/Medical/Aviation positions.

Recruits
1: Recruits are required to attend at least 2 ops during the first two weeks of
joining the unit. Not meeting this requirement will be grounds for removal.


Leave of Absence Policy
Real life happens, which absolutely takes priority over attendance. Accordingly,
our Leave of Absence policy is as follows:
1: Only members who are Privates or above can request LOA/ELOA;
2: An expected return date MUST be provided;
        a: If you expect to return within 1 month, you will be placed on a Leave
of Absence, with no loss in rank or position;
        b: If you expect to be gone for longer than 1 month, you will be placed
on an Extended Leave of Absence, and will lose your permanently assigned
position;
        c: If you do not expect to return within 3 months, it is recommended
that you either request to be moved to 'Friend of the Unit' status, or leave the
unit (with a warm welcome back if you decided to return)


RANK STRUCTURE

Praetorian uses a rank structure that differentiates between those that want to
eventually move into a leadership role, and those that do not. These, along with
their per operation salary and enlisted Aviation equivalent where applicable,
are:

Lower Enlisted

Recruit (RCT) - $1,000/Op - Entry Rank
Private (PVT) - Airman Basic (AB) - $1,250/Op - Promotion at 5 Ops and
completion of Basic Training
Private (PV2) - Airman (AMN) - $1,350/Op - Promotion at 15 Ops
Private First Class (PFC) - Airman First Class (A1C) - $1,500/Op - Promotion at
30 Ops


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Specialist Track

Specialist (SPC) - $1,650/Op - Promotion at 50 Ops
Specialist First Class (SP1) - $1,800/Op - Promotion at 70 Ops
Senior Specialist (SSP) - $1,950/Op - Promotion at 90 Ops
Master Specialist (MSP) - $2,100/Op - Promotion at 110 Ops


Leadership Track

Lance Corporal (LCPL) - Senior Airman (SrA) - $1,750/Op - Promotion at 50 Ops
Corporal (CPL) - Flight Sergeant (FSGT) - $2,000/Op
Sergeant (SGT) - Technical Sergeant (TSGT) - $2,350/Op
Staff Sergeant (SSGT) - Staff Sergeant (SSGT) - $2,800/Op
Gunnery Sergeant (GSGT) - Master Sergeant (MSGT) - $3,500/Op
First Sergeant (1SG) - $3,650/Op


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Warrant and Commissioned Officers

Warrant Officer (WO) - Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) - $3,750/Op
Master Warrant Officer (MWO) - Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) - $4,200/Op
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) - Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCMSgt) - $4,500/Op
2nd Lieutenant (2LT) - $3,750/Op
1st Lieutenant (1LT) - $4,000/Op
Captain (CPT) - $4,500/Op


UNIT "ROLES"

We do not force people into predetermined roles. You won't be forced to be an
autorifleman, grenadier, ammo bearer, etc. Some roles, however, are restricted:

Dedicated Medical Personnel
By all means carry medical supplies, but in order to be classified as a Combat
Life Saver or Medic, your knowledge and experience with using KAT Medical has to
be tested. Unit CLS/Medics have full priority in the classification and
treatment of battlefield injuries. I.E.- If you're not a CLS/Medic, it's your
job to either assist the medic (if instructed to), or provide security.

Sniper
Lets face it, everyone wants to be one. Unless you have qualified for this role,
though, you will not be allowed to carry bolt-action rifles, or semi-automatic
rifles chambered in calibers over 7.62mm.

Pilot (Fixed/Rotary)
Unit flight operations are handled by dedicated pilots within our Aviation Wing.
These positions are restricted to current members above the rank of PFC, and
require qualification and approval of the Aviation Lead.

We will not recruit directly into this role, no matter how good you think you
are.

LOADOUTS

Since we allow members to earn and spend in-game currency on weapons, there will
be very few times that you will be expected to take a specific type of weapon.
Unless it makes no sense (using a bolt-action sniper rifle for CQB, as an
example), you will be free to select any weapon that you own. There are,
however, some specific things that everyone in PDS is expected to pack:

Uniforms/Vests/Backpacks: "Within Reason". No tinfoil hats with business suits
(unless it's that kind of op). No. Pink. Vests.

Medical Supplies: 15x Packing Bandages, 15x Elastic Bandages, 1x Blood
IV(1000ml), 1x Blood IV(500ml), 2x Blood IV(250ml), 1x Chest Seal, 1x
Epinephrine, 1x Morphine, 1x King LT, 6x Tourniquets, 4x Splints, 2x
Painkillers, 1x Caffeine Bottle

Equipment: Any form of eye protection, GD300 Android Device, Map Tools,
Entrenching Tool, Flashlight, 3x Cable Ties, 2x Earplugs, IR Strobe, 1x Green
Spray Paint, 1x TFAR AN-152

Ammo: Minimum of 10x 30 round magazines for most weapons. For other weapons
(long rifles/LMGs/etc.), check with your team leader



PDS GEAR SHOP

We use a unique (to our knowledge) method of gear selection, which provides
members1 with tangible results of their participation in our war crime
simulations. Within reason, members can select uniforms/vests/backpacks/etc. as
they see fit.

Firearms2, however, must be purchased from our web-based catalog, operated by a
crack team of Praetorian AI pencil pushers. Once purchased, that firearm is
yours forever. To keep things legit, random checks can (and have) been done by
Zeus, who will remove every bit of ammo a member has, without warning, should
they be found using a weapon you don't own (weapons looted from AI due to lack
of ammo are exempt from this).

Pricing for our stock of 645 (including variants) weapons is available on our
internal website.

1: Friends of the Unit are not eligible for receiving salary, and will be unable
to use the gear shop.
2: Launchers are not included in the gear shop, and can be selected via arsenal
as needed.

STAFF ASSIGNMENTS



To manage the overall operations of the unit, staff offices exist to focus on
key areas that require a dedicated group of individuals to manage. All staff
members are required to be active duty personnel, with the exception of staff
members who are on LOA status.

HQ Staff - In cooperation with unit membership, responsible for policy-making,
planning, and the day to day operation of the unit.

Captain R. Grimes
1st Lieutenant D. Colt
1st Lieutenant B. Kyle
Warrant Officer R. Rivers

Administration - Responsible for tracking attendance, promotions and unit
documentation.

1st Lieutenant D. Colt
2nd Lieutenant A. Oswald
Staff Sergeant J. Axe

Operations Planning/Zeus - Responsible for unit lore, storyboarding, development
and Zeusing of campaign operations.

Captain R. Grimes
1st Lieutenant B. Kyle
First Sergeant J. Spears

Recruitment - Responsible for posting recruitment messages to various outlets,
greeting and assisting prospective members.

Senior Airman D. Miller
Master Specialist I. Goswyn
Master Specialist C. Austin
Master Specialist N. Hardy
Master Specialist D. Arnold

Training - Responsible for the development and delivery of weekly unit training
events.

Warrant Officer R. Rivers
Gunnery Sergeant J. Ricks
Sergeant J. Concord
Corporal D. Carter


DUTY ASSIGNMENTS


Company HQ

Captain R. Grimes - Company Commander
1st Lieutenant D. Colt - Executive Officer
First Sergeant J. Spears - First Sergeant


Aviation

1st Lieutenant B. Kyle - Aviation Commander
Senior Master Sergeant C. Glitch - Executive Officer
Senior Airman D. Miller - Pilot
Master Specialist I. Goswyn - Contractor


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Norse Platoon HQ

2nd Lieutenant A. Oswald - Platoon Leader
Warrant Officer R. Rivers - Platoon Medic
Gunnery Sergeant J. Ricks - Platoon Sergeant


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Norse 1-1

Lance Corporal T. Whistler - Combat Life Saver
Master Specialist C. Austin - Contractor
Master Specialist K. Nelson - Contractor


Norse 1-2

Staff Sergeant J. Axe - Team Leader
Corporal D. Carter - Assistant Team Leader
Lance Corporal A. Daniik - Contractor
Specialist First Class P. Sievert - Contractor
Specialist First Class J. Carter - Contractor
Private First Class J. Mancini - Contractor
Private First Class D. Angel - Contractor
Private (PV2) C. Tex - Contractor


Norse 1-3

Sergeant M. Smithers - Assistant Team Leader
Corporal T. Stone - Assistant Team Leader
Lance Corporal I. Villan - Contractor
Master Specialist E. Lynx - Combat Life Saver
Master Specialist D. Arnold - Contractor


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RESERVES





PRAETORIAN DEFENSE SOLUTIONS LORE




Birth of Praetorian



Praetorian Defense Solutions was founded in the summer of 2003 by Mr. Samuel
Augustine (previously an executive employeed by then Blackwater USA) in
Billings, Montana, and was originally focused on providing support for training
of military personnel. After an initial investment from venture capitalists, PDS
purchased several thousand acres of land along the southern banks of Fort Peck
Lake.

After fourteen months of construction, PDS' training facility was officially
opened, with the first groups of trainees coming from the US Army Special Forces
to learn cold weather survival skills. The facility, named "Legion Alpha",
continues to operate to this day, providing survival, marksmanship, and advanced
fieldcraft training to members of the United States Special Operations
community, as well as military forces from allied countries.

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Entry into Armed Security Operations



Praetorian's first entry into armed operations was as an armed security force
for UN Inspectors during the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War (the "July War"), serving
as escorts during the final week of the conflict, as well as providing
additional security services after the war ended. Once compliance with UN
Security Council Resolution 1701 was confirmed, PDS provided final logistical
support on top of it's existing security services to assist in the exfiltration
of UN Observers.

During this time, PDS also opened a domestic operations branch, providing
in-country security services to Federal, State and Local government agencies, as
well as private enterprise.

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Praetorian as Armed Combatants



With their experience during the July War, Praetorian began branching out to
other conflict zones, providing security services across all parts of the globe.
Highlights of their operations include service during the Iraqi Civil War (2006
to 2008), the Gaza War (2008 to 2009), and the Somali Civil War (2009 to
present). These operations were the genesis of Praetorian's "Tactical Services
Division", the parent organization of all tactical operations employees within
PDS.

During this time, Praetorian Executive Leadership began to quietly reach out to
countries not allied with the United States, and began making offers to provide
services to potential customers outside of the "Blufor" sphere.

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Growth as a Global Contractor



Continuing to build upon their reputation after involvement in multiple armed
conflicts, Praetorian began quietly taking contracts in 2011 from a multitude of
countries around the world, the majority of which being smaller countries that
were on the cusp of being hostile towards the United States. PDS operational
employees saw action in armed conflicts in Africa, South America and Asia, and
continues to provide these services to this day.

After several years of conflict, and further increasing their reputation on the
global market, PDS began taking larger, long term contracts with former Eastern
Bloc countries, providing assistance and expertise relating to "military support
operations, prisoner/convict management, and bounty hunting".

Concurrent to it's new found global contracts, Praetorian began to expand it's
operations outside of it's traditional realm of expertise by creating a Research
and Development Division, focusing on weapons manufacturing and research. After
the newly created R&D Division settled into it's home in Montana, Praetorian's
HQ was officially moved from Billings, Montana to Reston, Virginia, a short 22
mile drive from the nation's capital in the DC suburbs.

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Present Day



Praetorian maintains a vast portfolio of contracts across the globe, a majority
of which are outside of the knowledge (and permission) of it's home country.
From Columbia to Ethiopia, Cambodia to Ukraine, Praetorian provides operational
support and management to any customer, anywhere.....for the right price.


BANSHEE COMPANY
PRAETORIAN DEFENSE SOLUTIONS







Banshee Company is the unit within Praetorian that our members serve in, which
in turn falls under the direction of the Tactical Services Division (TACSER) of
PDS.

Banshee Company was formed under the command of CPT R. Grimes on 16 June, 2022,
in response to increased hiring of new contractors within Norse Platoon, and is
the first company level element formed within Praetorian TACSER. It's
subordinate units are:

     - Norse Platoon, formed under the command of then 2LT D. Miller in August,
2021
     - Olympus Platoon, formed under the command of 2LT B. Kyle in June, 2022
     - Banshee Aviation Detatchment (Loki), formed under the command of then 2LT
D. Colt in May, 2022

Banshee Company is based out of Praetorian's training compound located on the
island of Malden.


NORSE PLATOON
PRAETORIAN DEFENSE SOLUTIONS







Norse Platoon was the unit within Praetorian that our members served in prior to
June 2022, which was split into two separate platoon elements after an increase
in hiring reached a critical point.

The original members of Norse Platoon were Rangers with the 4th Battalion, 75th
Ranger Regiment that chose to become deserters after being directly involved in
multiple, unsanctioned civilian murders while on deployment to Afghanistan in
June, 2021. After spending time in southeast Asia evading the authorities, they
finally made their way to Canada, where they made descrete offers to several PMC
companies. Noticing the group of combat veterans, with obviously questionable
morals, PDS decided to extend an invitation to join their ranks. They were
officially welcomed into Praetorian, and given the callsign 'Norse' on the 20th
of August, 2021. Of the original members who deserted, the remaining personnel
are:

B. Kyle
D. Colt
R. Grimes

While officially wanted by the US Military for desertion and murder, they
currently live under assumed identities as Canadian nationals working in
Praetorian's Tactical Services Division.

Norse Platoon is based out of Praetorian's training compound on the island of
Malden.


OLYMPUS PLATOON
PRAETORIAN DEFENSE SOLUTIONS







Olympus Platoon is the second platoon level element that our members serve in,
and was split off from Norse Platoon in June 2022 to allow for continued unit
growth. Due to restructuring, however, Olympus has been temporarily folded into
Norse Platoon.

Olympus Platoon is based out of Praetorian's training compound located located
on the island of Malden.


AZTEC PLATOON
PRAETORIAN DEFENSE SOLUTIONS







Aztec Platoon is a unit within Praetorian's Tactical Services Division that
focuses on Logistical and Cyberwarfare activities, and is currently assigned to
Banshee Company as a support element.

Aztec was founded in the summer of 2011 as Praetorian's response to the Stuxnet
attack on Iranian nuclear facilities the year prior. Quickly seeing the value in
having a unit with such a specific skillset, CEO Samuel Augustine personally
recruited it's leadership team from "potential applications" referred to him by
contacts within the US Department of Justice. In a report to Congress in early
2012, the DOJ noted that several of it's more high profile investigations
stalled after the suspects mysteriously vanished.

Aztec Platoon is commanded by 2LT Charles Westmoreland (informally known as
Chuck Westy), originally from Sydney, Australia, and is based out of based out
of Praetorian's training compound located on the island of Malden.


OBSIDIAN SECURITY SERVICES



OSS - A Brief History



OSS was formed in 1997, in the wake of the Budyonnovsk Hospital hostage crisis,
and are headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Current personnel count and
company assets are unknown. It is known, however, that Obsidian personnel are
typically sourced from the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) and Foreign
Intelligence Service (SVR), along with select members coming from the Russian
military, and civilian personnel.

They are known to have been active in the annexation of Crimea during the
Russian/Ukrainian war of 2014, providing "security services" in support of local
ethnic Russians, as well as conducting counterinsurgency operations against
Chechnyan insurrectionists.

Several operators within Obsidian, as well as the company's Chief Financial
Officer, Timur Vladimirovich Gorokhov, were placed under arrest in 2004 for
suspected involvement in the Beslin School attack. Upon arrest, they were
immediately transferred to the custody of the SVR, imprisoned in an undisclosed
location, and were subsequently given full pardons by Vladimir Putin shortly
thereafter. This resulted in rumors being circulated that Obsidian is at the
very least state sanctioned, and is potentially a state-backed organization.

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Obsidian CEO - Nikita Bodrov



Nikita Stepanovich Bodrov, b. 1954, is the Chief Executive Officer of Obsidian,
and is one of the two founding partners of the organization. According to public
records, he served several tours in Afghanistan during the Russian occupation.

He is rumored to have been a commander within the KGB's Spetsgruupa Alfa. He may
have been involved in KGB operations to manipulate elections in Bangladesh in
the late 1970's. It is rumored that he also has direct ties to Vladimir Putin,
as they have often been seen speaking to each other at multiple state functions.

He has publicly said that he believes that the fall of the Communist Party was
the single best thing that happened to the Russian People:

"Communism, as created by Lenin and implemented by Stalin, was a step backwards
for the Russian people. The purges, re-writing of history, and blind obedience
to an idealistic notion that was totally corrupt stifled the State and it's
people. The President has said that those who want the Union back have no
brains, but I think that those who want it back have no soul." - Bodrov, "Good
Morning" Channel One Russia interview with Marina Yevgenevna Kim, 2017

Bodrov has been described as "old school Russian", born and raised during the
height of Soviet Russia. While showing public disdain toward Communism, he is
even more well known for his views on liberal politics:

"......(liberalism) as embraced by modern Western democracies has weakened the
world as a whole. Countries are subservient to the ever-changing whims of social
movements that are counter to a strong, stable State." "Vremya" Channel One
Russia interview with Mikhail Leontyev, 2019

Bodrov retired in 1997 with the rank of Colonel-General.

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Obsidian CFO - Timur Gorokhov



Timur Vladimirovich Gorokhov, b. 1948, is Obsidian's Chief Financial Officer,
and one of the two founding partners of the organization. According to public
records, he became a member of the KGB at a very early age, serving within the
Internal Security Directorate. He was an active proponent of the suppression of
ideological subversion, drafting State policies that authorized the active
hunting, interrogation and "mitigation" of groups deemed to be enemies of the
State.

After the Soviet Union's dissolution, he obtained a position within the Federal
Security Service, eventually rising to be the Chief of Counterintelligence. He
retired from the FSB in 1997, with the rank of General-Lieutenant.

The only other information known about Gorokhov is that he was given personal
responsibility for the information delivered to the FSB by Aldrich Ames, a
former CIA Counterintelligence officer. This information resulted in the
execution of at least 25 Soviet citizens who were identified as CIA assets
within Russia.

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History of Conflict with Praetorian



Toward the end of Praetorian's contract with the Maersk Group in Denmark, OSS
came into direct conflict with Praetorian, as they were working with local
insurgents to destabilize the Bornholm region of Denmark.

In response to that conflict, Praetorian travelled to Beketov, Russia, and
directly attacked OSS assets and infrastructure. Conflict between the two groups
continues to this day, as they often find themselves on opposite sides of
conflicts.


ECLIPSE BIOSECURITY GROUP



Eclipse - A Brief History



Eclipse was formed in the summer of 1996 as a response to increased instances of
bioterrorism throughout the world. Originally founded by Lieutenant Colonel
Jason Reynolds, a US Army veteran with experience in bioweapons containment,
it's initial mission was to prevent biological, chemical and other hazardous
threats to the security of the world via any means necessary.

In 2010, a major power struggle developed between LTC Reynolds and his Chief of
Operations, Major Isabella Mercer, over the organization's "future". Eclipse as
a business was not a profitable venture, as it's focus was geared almost
completely to bioweapons support for humanitarian operations across the globe.
Mercer, supported by a majority of Eclipse's senior leadership, brutally gunned
down LTC Reynold as he was leaving his home in Vienna. The remaining members of
Eclipse command that supported Reynolds quickly met with similar fates.

As of the present day, Eclipse has solidified its reputation as a formidable and
ruthless private military entity. Since their "rebirth", Eclipse has expanded
its global reach, establishing bases and operational centers in strategic
locations around the world. These centers are equipped with state-of-the-art
facilities for research, development, and containment operations. After Mercer's
takeover of Eclipse, a noticeable shift in the organization's ethos became
apparent, with ethical considerations quickly taking a back seat to ruthless
efficiency. Eclipse's operations, once guided by a sense of duty to protect, now
prioritized results at any cost. This newfound approach raised concerns among
some operatives, as they witnessed a departure from the moral compass that once
anchored their actions. Mercer's leadership style emphasized the absolute
authority she wielded, leaving little room for dissent or ethical deliberation.
The organization's actions, once governed by a sense of duty and honor, became
increasingly driven by a singular focus on power and control. The shift in
Eclipse's approach left a profound impact on its operatives and raised questions
about the true nature of their mission.

Under her leadership, Eclipse embarked on a disturbing path, employing
bioweapons in large-scale experiments related to viral outbreaks. These
clandestine operations were typically conducted in isolated, controlled
environments, away from the prying eyes of international authorities. Eclipse
operatives, armed with advanced knowledge of virology and biochemistry,
meticulously designed and administered the bioweapons, subjecting unwitting
individuals to harrowing conditions.

The experiments authorized by Mercer aimed to assess the virulence, transmission
patterns, and potential mutations of various viral/bacterial strains. Subjects,
often drawn from marginalized or vulnerable populations, were subjected to the
horrors of artificially induced outbreaks. The callousness with which Eclipse
conducts these experiments continues to demonstrate a complete disregard for
human life, viewing individuals merely as expendable test subjects. The data
gathered from these clandestine, inhumane experiments provides Eclipse with a
twisted form of scientific validation, enabling them to promote their own
expertise by giving "real-world examples" of their work. The organization's
willingness to cross such ethical boundaries revealed a chilling willingness to
sacrifice lives in the pursuit of their mission objectives.

The true extent of these experiments remain unknown to the wider world, leaving
the victims voiceless and the perpetrators emboldened in their pursuit of
Eclipse's agenda.

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Commanding Officer - Lieutenant Colonel Isabella Mercer



Lieutenant Colonel Isabella Mercer, b. June 12, 1978, brings a wealth of
experience and wisdom to her role as the Commanding Officer of Eclipse. Born
into a family with a rich military heritage spanning several generations,
Mercer's upbringing instilled in her a deep respect for duty, honor, and
service.

She is a graduate of the West Point Military Academy, where her exceptional
leadership skills and strategic thinking quickly set her apart from her peers.
Mercer excelled in both academic studies and physical training, earning both her
commission and degrees in Virology and Biochemistry. After completing her time
at West Point, Mercer distinguished herself through years of exemplary service,
highlighted by a series of successful deployments and commendations. While
serving, she pursued further education, earning a masters degree in Virology
through a distance learning program at Harvard University. Using her unique
blend of scientific knowledge and military training, she earned a solid
reputation within the field of biological warfare as one of the most prominent
subject matter experts.

Armed with a wealth of military experience and a deep understanding of
biological warfare, Mercer joined the ranks of Eclipse at the age of 34, being
recruited personally by LTC Reynolds. Over the course of a decade, Mercer became
an integral part of the organization, rising through the ranks due to her
exceptional leadership skills and strategic thinking. Her final position, prior
to her takeover of Eclipse, was Chief of Operations.

In 2010, Mercer seized control of Eclipse through a combination of strategic
maneuvering and forceful action. Recognizing the need for a more authoritarian
style of leadership, as well as understanding how to increase Eclipse's global
reach, she took it upon herself to elevate her position within the organization
by eliminating it's founder, LTC Jason Reynolds. After assuming control, she
promoted herself to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and further purged Eclipse's
upper leadership, appointing replacements that were loyal to her.


BACKGROUND CHARACTERS

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COL Gregory C. Sharpe



COL Gregory C. Sharpe currently serves as the commander of Praetorian Defense's
Tactical Services Division, and is the highest "military" official within the
company. Sharpe previously served as a company commander, and later as deputy
commander, for the 7th Special Forces Group Eglin AFB in Florida. His most
noticeable feature is his voice, which is very strained and gravely, due to a
bullet wound he received in his neck during the Global War on Terrorism.

Sharpe received his commission from the ROTC Program at the University of
Kentucky, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, and
later earning a Master of Arts degree in public administration from the
University of Maryland. He is 53 years old, and resides in Ashburn, VA with his
German Mastiffs "Butch" and "Solomon".

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James "Jimbo" Jizzim



James Jizzim is a senior member of Praetorian Defense's Operational Support
Division, Intelligence Section. He is currently assigned as Banshee Company's
primary intelligence analyst, providing operational updates and acting as a
liason between Praetorian and client intelligence personnel. A graduate of
University of Arkansas' Sociology program, he now resides in the city of La
Trinite on the island of Malden.

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2LT Charles Westmoreland



2LT Charles Westmoreland, informally known as Chuck Westy, is the Platoon Leader
for Aztec Platoon, one of PDS' Logistics and Cyberwarfare units. A native of
Australia, Westmoreland was dishonorably discharged from the Australian military
due to a long-term addiction to cocaine, for which he refused to receive
treatment. After leaving the service, Westmoreland befriended a group of
blackhat hackers, eventually developing a skill for network penetration and file
decryption.

In July 2019, Westmoreland unknowingly walked into a job fair while coming down
from a three-day long meth bender. After demonstrating his skills by breaking
into the laptop of a neighboring contractor's booth, Praetorian's recruiters
immediately hired him on the spot, and secured a position for him within Aztec
Platoon. Several years later, he eventually earned his commission within the
organization and took over the platoon, after it's previous Lieutenant died in
an accidental drowning.

With PDS having taken control of the island of Malden, 2LT Westmoreland
officially resides in the city of Chapoi.

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GSGT Jonny Takahashi



GSGT Johnny Takahashi, otherwise known as Jonny Tsunami, is the Platoon Sergeant
for Aztec Platoon, one of PDS' Logistics and Cyberwarfare units. Born in the
South Pacific, Takahashi quickly became a prominent figure in the local
underground fighting circuit. After a disagreement between his employer,
Takahashi was dropped on an island and left for dead.

On the cusp of severe dehydration and malnutrition, Takahashi was rescued by an
unlikely passerby on a jet-ski. The eastern European sounding gentleman dropped
Takahashi off at a small harbor, before muttering something about how attractive
the fish are and speeding off.

After a series of stowing away, Takahashi ended up on the Australian mainland.
Despite having very little money, his quick hands made him quite deft at
pick-pocketing. During a short stint of lifting wallets, he lifted a hefty
square package from an oafish man bragging about how badass he was.

Before Jonny could make a quick escape, he heard the unmistakable sound of a
handgun slide locking. The man holding the gun offered Jonny a choice, a job or
an early retirement. Jonny thought for a moment, then kissed his newly
discovered boss on the mouth and said "I do". Jonny took the man up on the job
offer and became 2LT Charles Westmoreland's second in command of Aztec Platoon.

GSGT Takahashi officially resides with his semi-hetero life partner, Charles
Westmoreland, in the city of Chapoi on Malden.

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1LT Lattef Bina



1LT Lattef Bina, formerly a military officer of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
serves as Praetorian's OIC of Procurement. During Banshee Company's time in
Yemen, he served as Praetorian's military coordinator, providing intelligence
updates and taskings to Norse Platoon when needed.

Graduating with honors from the King Khalid Military Academy in Riyadh, Saudia
Arabia, he served in the Kingdom's military for over a decade. His military
career started in public relations, but he was later moved into contracting and
logistical support, interfacing with vendors offering goods and services to the
Saudi military.

His official residence is La Trinite, on the island of Malden, where he takes
care of his aging mother when not on duty.

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Anitoli Demidov



Anitoli Demidov is a member of Obsidian Security Services' Administrative
Support Division, handling payroll and benefits for the Tactical Operations
Group within Obsidian. A native of Surgut, Russia, he briefly attended Surgut
State University, where he studied in Information Technology until his
involuntary removal from the institute.

Demidov's most noteworthy accomplishment is his capture of then PFC R. Feenix,
from Praetorian Defense, during the PDS' assault of Beketov. For his actions, he
was given a "Certificate of Accomplishment" for capturing a "violent, illegal
immigrant", and was given a cash reward of ₽100 (roughly $1 USD). The cash
reward, while meaningless, was required due to the OSS Charter.

Demidov currently holds the record for most viral infections of an OSS laptop,
due to his crippling addiction to pornographic material, as well as having twice
the number of IT Support Tickets of any other Obsidian employee. He was placed
on disciplinary duty at least once, due to appropriating Obsidian assets to make
Kvass during work hours. He is 27 years old, and officially resides in Dankov,
Russia.

A "kill on sight" order has been placed on Anitoli, with a $10,000 bonus to the
element fulfilling (and confirming) this order.


CURRENT STATUS OF PRAETORIAN DEFENSE SOLUTIONS
NORSE PLATOON, BANSHEE COMPANY

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Banshee Company is currently preparing to deploy to Australia, supporting the
Southern Cross Trading Company with security and infrastructure management
services.

Expected duration of the deployment is 7 weeks.


PRAETORIAN'S CAMPAIGN HISTORY

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INDIA
"GOING GREEN"



February 2024 to April 2024


Banshee Company deployed to the Indian Ocean, initially to support local
security operations for an environmental firm, "EcoFuture Foundation". This
changed radically over the first several weeks, with PDS ending up supporting
the Indian military in the defense of their territory from an invasion by the
People's Liberation Army of China.

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ESTONIA
"CRIMSON STARLIGHT"



December 2023 to February 2024


Praetorian deployed to Estonia, to assist the Estonian Military in expelling OSS
Forces that had occupied several regions of the country. During their time in
Estonia, they came into contact with Eclipse Biosecurity Group, a PMC
specializing in chemical and biological warfare. After multiple engagements with
Eclipse, Banshee Company was forced to withdraw from Estonia, with severe losses
to Aztec and Olympus platoons.

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ISLAND OF MALDEN
"REBEL YELL"


August to November 2023


Praetorian deployed to the island of Malden, to support the Free French
Resistance (FFR) in expelling the occupying Russian military forces from the
island. With France having released it's claim on the island, due to the current
geopolitical environment, Banshee Company (along with air assets supplied by
Sword Company) turned against the FFR and seized control of the island. Malden,
now technically no longer claimed by a soverign nation, begins to serve as
Praetorian's main base of operations for it's Tactical Services Division.

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LITHUANIA
"FORTUNATE SUN"



May to August 2023


PDS deployed to Lithuania, fighting against a Russian invasion force in support
of the Lithuanian Military.

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ETHIOPIA/ANGOLA
"PESTILENTIAL ERIN"



March to April 2023


Banshee Company deployed to the arid region of Ethiopia, to assist in the
ongoing conflict against the Tigray People's Liberation Front. The ruthless
efficiency of PDS resulted in them becoming feared by the local populace as
"Iron Fisted Specialists". Upon completing their initial objectives, they were
tasked with routing out the Tigray suppliers which led PDS to the Western Coast
of Angola. They engaged, and ultimately destroyed the occupying forces of the
Movement for the People's Liberation of Angola (MPLA).

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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
"HOMEFRONT GUARDIAN"



January to February 2023


Banshee Company deployed to the northern side of Yellowstone National Park, to
conduct training exercises in the region and give refresher training to PDS ERT.
After Norse Platoon's burtal murder of a TSA Agent and several airport guards,
Norse Platoon fled the country as fugitives, calling in favors from multiple
sources to ensure their freedom.

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UNITED SAHRANI
"RED SPECTRE"



November to December 2022


Banshee Company deployed to United Sahrani and engaged in an independant attack
against their rival, Obsidian Security Services.

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COLUMBIA
"SOUTH AMERICAN SNOW"



August to October 2022


Praetorian deploys to the beautiful country of Columbia, under contract to a
local cartel, to assist in securing their production and distribution
infrastructure, as well as defend/attack their rivals.

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CANADA
"MAPLE VANGUARD"



June to July, 2022


Praetorian travels to Canada, to assist the military in combating a domestic
terror organization called 'Front de libération du Québec', who's ultimate goal
is the declaration of Quebec as an independant nation.

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UKRAINE
"VODKA BEAR"



April to May, 2022


Praetorian, under contract with the Ukrainian military, assists in the defense
of their country from the Russian Invasion.



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SOUTHWEST YEMEN
"SOUTH ARABIAN VACATION"



February to April, 2022
Norse Platoon arrives in Yemen, supporting the Saudi-led campaign against local
insurgent forces.



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BEKETOV, RUSSIA
"TO WAR"



January to February, 2022
Praetorian infiltrates the Beketov region of Russia, conducting retaliatory
strikes against Obsidian Security Services, a rival PMC that opposed PDS in
Bornholm.



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BORNHOLM, DENMARK


December, 2021
Praetorian is hired by the Maersk Group to provide security for their facilities
on the island amid a concerning amounts ecoterrorist attacks on their personnel
and oil processing sites.



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MALDEN


October to November, 2021
Praetorian is contracted by the Russian Federation to conduct guerilla
operations on the island, providing the Russians with a "legitimate reason" to
invade the island, in defense against the local Russian ethnic minority group.



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ETHIOPIA


September to October, 2021
Praetorian is hired by the Ethiopian Government to assist during a civil war.
PDS was given military authority and conducted COIN operations against Tigray
rebels throughout the region. PDS also engaged in a training role, teaching the
ENDF (Ethiopian National Defense Force) how to conduct COIN ops effectively
themselves.




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