[Brains] Cat D - Black Recon; Squad B

[The Stad]

The distress signal was old by the time it reached Federation dispatch satellites.  The system was on the far edge of the galaxy and had been experiencing heavy waves of unidentified radiation that were disrupting transmissions off the planet.  A cruiser was diverted from an anti-insurrectionist patrol to investigate, but by the time they had reached orbit it was estimated that the signal had been put on an automated loop for over two standard months.  

Twenty Recon Marshalls were dropped out of low orbit in individual rapid insertion pods, spread over several kilometers of the planet surface.  Massive electrical storms took out six pods before they even reached the ground.  One pod's brake boosters malfunctioned and it exploded on impact.  Of the thirteen that landed, the eight closest to the terraforming facility that had initially broadcast the distress call were attacked by...something.  All that was heard from their comms were screams.

These five were the only ones left:

PFC Enrico - Rifleman - Young for a recon team, especially on a black ops cruiser, but he's proven himself in multiple scrapes with vicious alien wildlife and fanatical rebels.  He doesn't question authority outright, although has been known to be a little too quick to improvise before getting all his orders.

Specialist Johnston - Heavy Ordinance - She's been a core member of the recon team for nearly a decade. An expert with anything that has a blast radius, but also quite capable with complex tech, she will occasionally customize her own weapon variants from the standard issue equipment for a little added fun.  She's currently toting her new favorite toy: the Hot Shot.  She won't tell anyone what it does, but has warned them to "give it a little extra space."

Master Sergeant Audie - Sniper - A veteran that has long since earned his pension but keeps re-upping, his career has spanned the cosmos from the Core to several of the Outer Arms.  With the Lieutenant dead (lightning strike mid-troposphere), Sarge is now the ranking officer for the crew.  He doesn't say much, but he'll sure as hell let you know if you're wrong.

Corporal Silva - Rifleman - A recent transfer with many, quite impressive, commendations, this is his first drop with the team.  As far as the team is concerned, you're don't count as an asset until after your first drop.

Specialist Schultz - Psychological Tactics - He keeps to himself mostly, and is usually referred to only has "that guy."  Standard comm procedures do not apply to his position, and no one really knows what he does on missions.  He drops with the team, maintains radio silence, then shows up again for extraction.  The only thing anyone knows for sure is that after he drops on a planet, Federation Police forces don't usually have much trouble with the locals for a few decades.

Edited December 26, 2017 by The Stad

[Hammerstein NWC]

Nice to see someone doing a space squad!

 

Their outfits look pristine which just goes to show they know how to handle themselves!