Expedition Squads

In BRASC (Bloom Research and Scouting Corps), the Expedition Squads are specialized teams tasked with conducting missions in the Bloom and other hazardous environments. These squads play a critical role in gathering data, rescuing survivors, and performing critical tasks in areas where conventional methods may be insufficient or too dangerous.
Overall, the Expedition Squads of BRASC are a vital component in the ongoing struggle against the Bloom, combining expertise, bravery, and resilience to tackle the challenges posed by this ever-present threat.

Team Composition:

Expedition Squads are composed of individuals with specialized skills tailored to the needs of the mission. Common roles include:
Team Leaders: Experienced individuals who coordinate missions, make strategic decisions, and manage the team.
Field Scientists: Specialists in biology, geology, or other sciences who collect and analyze data.
Medical Personnel: Provide first aid, handle medical emergencies, and ensure the health of the team.
Survival Experts: Skilled in navigating and surviving in dangerous environments, including those affected by the Bloom.
Engineers and Technicians: Responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment, including specialized technology used in the field.

Impact and Importance

Advancement of Knowledge: The data and findings from Expedition Squads contribute significantly to understanding the Bloom and improving safety measures.
Rescue and Relief: Their efforts in search and rescue operations provide critical assistance to those in need and help maintain morale.
Resource Recovery: Retrieving valuable resources and artifacts supports the ongoing efforts to combat the Bloom and develop new technologies.

Career

Qualifications

Training:

• Intensive Training: Members undergo rigorous training in survival skills, Bloom-related hazards, and emergency response.
• Specialized Training: Includes scientific research techniques, medical first aid, and equipment operation.

Skills:

• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to rapidly changing and dangerous conditions.
• Problem Solving: Quick thinking and decision-making in high-pressure situations.
• Teamwork: Collaboration and communication within the squad to achieve mission objectives.

Perception

Purpose

Roles and Responsibilities

Exploration and Mapping:
Objective: To chart uncharted areas of the Bloom, identify new zones, and create accurate maps of the hazardous regions.
Activities: Navigating through uncharted territories, documenting environmental changes, and marking safe paths or hazards.
Data Collection and Research:
Objective: To gather samples and data for scientific research on the Bloom’s effects, including flora, fauna, and environmental changes.
Activities: Collecting samples of Bloom-affected plants and animals, measuring environmental conditions, and documenting changes over time.
Search and Rescue Operations:
Objective: To locate and assist individuals who are lost or in danger within the Bloom.
Activities: Conducting search missions for lost or stranded individuals, providing medical aid, and transporting survivors to safety.
Recovery of Artifacts and Resources:
Objective: To retrieve valuable resources, artifacts, or technology from within the Bloom or other dangerous areas.
Activities: Excavating and recovering lost artifacts, mining rare resources, and ensuring the safety of recovered items.
Assessment and Reporting:
Objective: To evaluate the safety and viability of areas for future exploration or habitation.
Activities: Performing risk assessments, reporting findings to higher authorities, and recommending actions or precautions based on observations.

Operations

Tools

Protective Gear: Specialized suits and masks to protect against the Bloom’s effects and contaminants.
Scouting Equipment: Advanced navigation tools, communication devices, and environmental sensors.
Medical Supplies: Field kits for treating injuries and illnesses, as well as emergency medical equipment.
Recovery Tools: Equipment for excavation, artifact retrieval, and resource collection.

Dangers & Hazards

Environmental Hazards:

Bloom Contamination: Exposure to Bloom-related toxins, pathogens, and dangerous flora and fauna.
Unstable Terrain: Navigating through shifting landscapes and hazardous environments.

Health and Safety:

Medical Emergencies: Handling injuries and illnesses that may arise from exposure to the Bloom or accidents during missions.
Psychological Stress: Coping with the stress of high-risk missions and the isolation of working in dangerous environments.

Type

Intelligence Gathering

Other Associated professions

• Bloom Cleanser

Used By

• Bloom Research and Scouting Corps