Shadow Force
Shadow Force is the preeminent special operations unit of the Dorianorian military. Unconventional warfare, espionage, counter-intelligence, and assassination are its tools of trade.
Shadow Force operatives—also known as Shadows, though the term is unofficial—are, along with the Knights of the Black Rose, the cream of the crop when it comes to Dorianor’s military might. They operate either solo or in strike-teams that can be as large as ten operatives or more, depending on the needs of the mission. They are occasionally assigned to non-commando teams or to non-commissioned groups of adventurers.
Shadows always have levels in at least one PC class, with rogue, ranger, and fighter being the most popular choices.
Composition
Training
Shadow Force employs a grueling training regime that lasts 12 months and with a drop-out rate of over 80%. Training-related fatalities, though uncommon, are known to happen during this period. Upon completion of the training, Shadelings (as they are still called) go through a final test—the nature of which is secret. Only those that pass this final test become full Shadows. It is not considered dishonorable to fail this test, and every officer who has completed the Shadow Force training gains much prestige for his career even if he fails to become a Shadow in the end.
Logistics
Recruitment
Commisioned Officers and Enlisted Personel of the Hegemony Armed Forces may apply for acceptance within Shadow Force. If Enlisted soldiers are accepted, they must also go through an expedited Officer's School to earn their commision, as only officers can be members of Shadow Force.
Individuals that are not part of the Armed Forces may also apply provided they are sponsored by someone within the military.
If the above requirements are met, the selection process is handled on a case-by-case basis.
Type
Special Forces
Overall training Level
Elite
Assumed Veterancy
Veteran
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