Firebrand

Firebrand is a unit of the Hegemony's most elite soldiers. There is no official record of the Firebrands, and their existence is kept from the general populace and is little more than a legend amongst the common ranks of the Golden Army. Their purpose is simple: to carry out their designated task by any means they deem necessary.

Description
In order to stay inconspicuous, members do not generally wear a notable uniform while out on missions. If they do make a publicized appearance, they wear standard issue Hegemony armor.

History
The use of the term "Firebrands" as the name of an organization dates back to Elouan Gaillard and his army of defectors. They were labeled as such and held onto the name with pride.

The modern Firebrand was formed by Queen Aphra during the early years of her rule. She believed that if the Hegemony was to last, they needed to take more extreme methods to solve their more complicated problems. Aldric Laurent ambiguously described the duties of the Firebrands as, "ensuring the longevity of the crown".

It is unknown how much of a role Firebrand have played in shaping modern politics and warfare, but it can be safely assumed that their actions have, to some extent, directly shaped the future of the Hegemony, for better or worse.

Membership
Supposedly there are only 11 members of the Firebrands at any given time. To be a Firebrand, one must have meaningful service in the Golden Army and shown the utmost limits of duty, honor, and allegiance to the Hegemony in their military career.

Notable Members

 * Aldric Laurent - current Captain