Sierra Rangers
Structure
The Sierra Rangers are a volunteer paramilitary force primarily operating in unaligned systems. It is a decentralized fighting force, with Rangers operating in bands of rarely more than two dozen, headed by a Captain. In key locales, several squads may be grouped together as a regiment under the command of a Colonel. The head of the Sierra Rangers is the General, who acts as a strategic coordinator. Despite the formal hierarchy, there is no strong top-down command structure. Regiments and unattached squads are largely autonomous, and are responsible for their own logistics and procurement.
Public Agenda
The Sierra Rangers seek to protect frontier communities from bandits and raiders.
History
The Sierra Rangers are rooted in the various survivalist communities, vigilante groups, and remnant military forces in the aftermath of the Scream. The Sierra Rangers in their current form was established on El Toro, in the Robbins system, where it took drove off pirate bands based on the planet. At its peak, there were Ranger outposts from Oros to Mesa. Traditionally Rangers were volunteers, work in exchange for room and board often provided by the communities they served. The Sierra Rangers soon earned the reputation of being chivalrous-- if insular-- peace keepers like ancient knights errant.
As the group became an entrenched part of many worlds' defense, they began to rely on ever-increasing donatives, with many regiments outright demanding them. Rangers also became power brokers among some societies, using both brute force and cultivated political ties to seek favorable outcomes for the group. But the growth of local military forces, the encroachment of outside powers in the sector, and the influx of displaced criminal elements led to a sharp collapse in the Rangers' numbers and power. The contemporary Sierra Rangers are divided, torn between those seeking to reaffirm their heritage of selfless service, and those wishing to return the Rangers to the heights of power.
Type
Military, Other
Training Level
Semi-professional
Veterancy Level
Experienced
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