Militia

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In a world full of terrifying dangers, independent settlements are particularly vulnerable to attack. Without any sort of formal defence force it often falls on communities to organise protection amongst themselves. The bravest and most proficient citizens form a volunteer force of enthusiastic amateurs, who serve as much time as they can, protecting others against the many dangers which their community face. These are the Militias: patrolling the nearby countryside, maintaining fortifications and defending their way of life against all those who threaten them.

Forek just isn't the kind of guy to run around on someone else's legs, or to trust his safety to a belligerent animal. He likes to trust his own reflexes and skill, and needs a suitable conveyance which will fulfil these foibles. It took Kraytssk three months of solid work to cobble together Forek's load-lifter from an ancient chassis he found in a cave at the fork of the Red River. It took another four months to hone the vehicle to Forek's exact specifications.

Renowned as traders and travelling mechanics, Ponya are not often found in fighting bands such as the Militia. However, Ulaya is a dangerous place, and those unwilling to protect themselves against its dangers soon find themselves victims of it. Kalen was born into a trading caravan which roamed much of the Five Lakes District and The Wash. But the life of a merchant was never truly in her soul. Every time her family passed through Skyton she was awed by the casual cool of the town Militia, far more professional and better equipped than the town militias of most other places of similar size. Mischievous, adventurous and fearless, Kalen is something of a daredevil, favouring a rocket pack to aid her in leaping great distances, grabbing treasures or setting devious traps where necessary. However, the life of a soldier is a life of violence, and as a gentle soul, Kalen only kills as a last resort. Because of this, her favourite weapon is a large Glop Cannon, which fires a quick expanding, sticky substance which glues her enemies to the ground, slowing their movement until they fight their way out of the gluey mess. A valued member of the Militia Crew, Kalen is usually first to volunteer for any dangerous retrieval or scouting mission, and has been integral in the success of a number of Militia operations.

Mara: Everyone knows it: Forek is the leader of the Skyton Militia. However, he can't be everywhere at once, and when he needs someone he can trust, Mara is his first port of call. An expert soldier, trained in the Bridge Military Academy, Mara arrived in Skyton purely at Forek's request, having spent six years serving in the Triumvirate cooperative defence force. Her expertise is questioned by nobody, many observing that in the field at least, Mara is every bit Forek's equal as a commander. However, not all trust her. She isn't helped by her abrasive, no-nonsense attitude. But there are rumours that her loyalty is to the The Bridge and is placed in Skyton as a spy for that increasingly imperialistic state. Those who meet Mara are struck by her relentless determination, dedication to the job at hand, and the flicker of ghosts in her pained eyes.

Grim, determined, Hawk is the epitome of the lone wolf soldier. Trusting nobody but himself, Hawk can be difficult to work with and follows the command structure of the Militia with grit-toothed reluctance. However, he is extremely useful, especially at close quarters against his favourite enemy- the hated dinosaurs who carried off his infant brother...