Skyguard
Ask the youth of Granmont what they want to be when they grow up and the number one response you get will be "Skyguard!"
The pride and joy of the Gendarmerie, these elites patrol the skies of Granmont atop Hippogriff Mounts. With a complement of only a dozen, this organization is even more selective than the Suretry or Security Commission. With most of their time dedicated to maintenance of their equipment, bonding with their mount, and training exercises there's usually only one or two Skyguard on active patrol at any time, if any.
They're mobilized for major events where security is needed such as The Trial of the Marquisse Baron Baudelaire or some of Skirts' more exuberant Festivals. They spend much of their time doing drills and practicing responsiveness and a Skyguard can be mobilized and in the air in 5 minutes, and can touch down anywhere in the city in another 5. Combine this with the rapid communication provided by the Telelines and it becomes clear why the Skyguard are Granmont's premier emergency responders.
For most guards a job with the Suretry or Skyguard is the dream, the ultimate job. But every batch of Skyguards has at that one individual so exceptional that this prestigious position is merely a jumping off point for even greater things. In particular the Agency of Operations has sought out notable Skyguard and Roy Caigne, "Sandbagger", is one such individual.
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Skywatch
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Skyguard
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