The Verdant Sentinels

The Verdant Sentinels are an elite military unit within the Bloom Research and Scouting Corps (BRASC), specifically tasked with guarding high-value targets, including key personnel and critical research installations. They are renowned for their rigorous training, specialized equipment, and unwavering dedication to their mission. Their primary base of operations is on the City Ship Iron Leviathan, from where they deploy to various locations as needed.

Mission:

The primary mission of the Verdant Sentinels is to ensure the safety and security of BRASC's top researchers, including those working on breakthroughs in understanding and combating the Bloom. Additionally, they protect vital installations such as research labs, experimental greenhouses, and storage facilities housing rare and dangerous specimens.

Notable Members:

Captain Eirik Thorne: A seasoned veteran with a strategic mind and a calm demeanor under pressure.
Lieutenant Saria Ashford: Known for her exceptional combat skills and unwavering loyalty to her comrades.
Sergeant Kellan Drake: A master tactician who excels in coordinating complex defense operations.

Challenges:

The Verdant Sentinels face numerous challenges, including:

• Constant threat from evolving Bloom Beasts.
• Navigating treacherous and unpredictable Bloom-infested territories.
• Balancing the need for aggressive defense with the safety of the personnel they protect.

The Verdant Sentinels are a vital component of BRASC's efforts to combat the Bloom and protect their most valuable assets. Through their bravery, expertise, and dedication, they ensure that the fight against the Bloom continues, safeguarding the hope for a future free from its grasp.

Composition

Manpower

Approximately 100 members

Equipment

Personal Bloomshield Generator: Each Sentinel is equipped with a Personal Bloomshield Generator, providing temporary protection against Bloom contamination.
Anti-Bloom Weaponry: Includes weapons infused with alchemical compounds effective against Bloom Beasts, such as Bloom Bane Arrows and Alchemical Flame Throwers.
Enhanced Armor: Lightweight yet durable armor with built-in environmental seals to prevent Bloom spores from entering.

Structure

Commanding Officer: Captain Eirik Thorne 

Subunits:

Guardian Squad: Focuses on close protection of key personnel.
Wardens: Defend critical installations and infrastructure.
Rapid Response Team: Handles emergency situations and extraction missions.

Training

Verdant Sentinels undergo extensive training in various disciplines, including:

• Advanced combat tactics against Bloom Beasts and other threats.
• Protective techniques and formation strategies for guarding individuals.
• Use of specialized anti-Bloom equipment and weapons.
• Survival skills in Bloom-infested environments.

History

Notable Missions:

Operation Green Haven: The Sentinels were dispatched to protect Dr. Elara Voss, a leading expert on the Bloom, during her field research in the Wilds. Their successful defense against multiple Bloom Beast attacks allowed her to make significant breakthroughs.
Fortress Defense: The Sentinels defended the BRASC headquarters on Iron Leviathan during a Bloom Beast incursion, ensuring the safety of critical research data and personnel.
Rescue Mission: A team of Sentinels was sent to extract researchers trapped in a remote lab overrun by Bloom Beasts. Their swift and coordinated response saved lives and preserved valuable research.

Type

Escort

Overall training Level

Elite

Assumed Veterancy

Veteran

Used by

• Bloom Research and Scouting Corps