Vulture Sword
 "Veterane sonder Regerings" (Veterans without Governments) | |
| Type | Private Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Private Security Services, Contractor |
| Founded | July 15, 1975 |
| Founder(s) | Elias Sutton |
| Headquarters | N/A, N/A |
| Number of locations | Various |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Daniel Johansson, Gerald Ubule, John Savart, Patrick O'Keev, Titus Beryl |
| Products | Logistics, Military & Law Enforcement Training |
| Services | Security & Military Consulting, Risk Management |
| Owner(s) | N/A |
| Employees | N/A |
| Divisions | Research & Armaments, Development & Support, Combat & Training, Command & Intelligence, and Medical |
Vulture Sword, abbreviated as VS and also known as Veterans without Governments, is a private military company founded by Elias Sutton in 1975. Because of their mercenary status, their questionable tactics on the battlefield, and their usage of an off-shore forward operating base in the Atlantic, they are frequently referred to by their enemies as pirates.
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History
Origins
After leaving the Veridian Union Force Recon in 1975, Elias Sutton formed Vulture Sword so as to provide military force for anyone who needs them, regardless of nations or ideologies. As such, the VS also specializes in providing the full range of military services, including combat, logistics, training, weapons, outfitting, and R&D. In addition, it was also designed to merge the small footprint and exceptional performance of Special Forces groups and the full military might of a full regular army, as a means to fully break free of nation-states. Employed by Owha, Elias and the VS fought an opposing military unit led by Titus Beryl as their contract in Rallia. Titus was designated the leader of Operation Sandsnake, to prep a potential Veridian Union-led invasion around the Gondwana Demilitarized Zone separating Owha from Toloria and Genosha. After Vulture Sword defeated the enemy force, Elias offered Titus a place in the group, which he eventually accepted, later becoming its second-in-command. During this time, Titus also viewed VS as being a "new kind of business" regarding guns-for-hire, that is neither tied to mercenaries nor to a foreign legion, and also intended to help Elias succeed in his goals for Vulture Sword. In addition, between its founding and its employment under the Owha government, it often relocated in order to avoid the Veridian Union's State Concerns Task Force.
Maxtopian Crisis
On November 4, 1978, Vulture Sword were stationed in Owha when they were first approached by SCTF Agents Yvonne Bor and Harold Gold, representing the Veridian Union. The two requested that the group assist the Bigtopian Government in Exile because of a mysterious military group that had recently overtaken their country, presumably for Laiatan. In return, Yvonne offered the group an offshore plant to use as a base off the coast of Walaca and Unata.
The VS then commenced operations against the occupying force in Bigtopia, later identified as Overseers, who were attempting to develop a staging ground for Long Range Patrols deep into Oynenyua. The VS's existence was threatened toward the end of their mission, when Laiatan's SOG lead an assault on the offshore base. The assault was repelled with losses, but it was the final effort that doomed the Overseers' existance in Bigtopia.
During their mission, Vulture Sword also dispatched several of its forces into other war zones for income, in order to increase its numbers and resources (namely small arms, missiles, and uniforms) as well as to feed its personnel, in the fight against the Overseers. In addition, after capturing territory from the enemy forces, the MSF temporarily used them as training grounds for their troops in various weapons and fighting styles. Vulture Sword captured a Laiatan nuclear warhead to act as a deterrent against enemies.
Rallian Insurgency
The VS were later to be dispatched to Rallia for their services in helping local tribes fight against a Veridian Union land invasion.
Logo & Slogan
Vulture Sword's emblem design was based on the Tolorian Vulture. This represented Elias Sutton's idea of a united world, where veterans and soldiers were not thrown away for political convenience. Elias believed that their revolution should result in their victory, where soldiers revolted against their political overlords.
Military Resources
Personnel
During their actions in Rallia, Vulture Sword was composed of former Veridian Union soldiers who ended up joining due to personal connections to Elias. In addition, they ended up convincing Veridian and Pro-VU Rallian soldiers who had previously been part of Operation Sandsnake.
Some of the personnel who joined up during the Bigtopian Crisis were former Veridian Union Marines who fought in Oynenyua, while others claimed to be former Bigtopian, South Hills, United Abakamoso Democratic Front, and Matamban soldiers. In addition, the organization managed to recruit several Pax Caliphate and Prussian soldiers. Pilots, both fighter jets and helicopter, joined. This lead to the eventual purchase of a scrapped aircraft carrier and integrating it into their offshore base.
Every month, the Vulture Sword held birthday parties for their soldiers. It primarily consisted of drinking large amounts of alcohol and acting crudely, although any real fights were surprisingly rare.
Although Rallian Insurgents weren't technically members of MSF, they acted as allies. They were eventually relocated to Owha following the nation's shift in allegiances to the Veridian Union. Most signed up to fight under Vulture Sword in remembrance of Elias Sutton.
List of Known Members:
- Elias Sutton (KIA, Rallian Insurgency)
- Titus Beryl
- Daniel Johansson
- Gerald Ubule
- John Savart
- Patrick O'Keev
Base of Operations
Vulture Swords's camp near the Owha-Rallia border was not their first encampment, as they had previously relocated several times, to avoid the SCTF's presence.
Shortly after being assigned to Bigtopia, the group was provided with an offshore plant on the Gondwanan Bay to use as their base of operations. The plant, dubbed Command One, had three struts positioned in a way that resembled a triangle, as well as a tower in the center, although throughout the course of their operations in Bigtopia, and later Rallia, it was further expanded as its personnel and equipment grew. The Owhan camp was still used for entrance exams, however, which composed of the recruits wishing to join Vulture Sword. In addition, after neutralizing the Overseer's presence in Bigtopia, temporarily used Bigtopian locations as training locations for medium-range target shooting, long-range shooting, urban combat, medium-range target shooting, and long-range target shooting, respectively.
Sections
There were five sections within Command One:
Combat & Training: The main fighting/sneaking/training force of Vulture Sword. An air wing exists under this section to provide aerial support in operations abroad. It is a major source of notoriety and income for the group.
Research & Armaments: Tasked with the manufacturing of arms, munitions, and military equipment for Vulture Sword or customers.
Development & Support: Responsible for providing food, infrastructure, repairs, and equipment. Expeditionary Teams of the D&S Section are sent to Disaster-Stricken Areas upon contract to build or repair housing, roads, hospitals, and various other structures.
Medical: Responsible for the healing of any personnel requiring medical attention due to sickness, injury or PTSD. They are also involved with R&D in regards to the development of pharmaceuticals. Expeditionary Teams of the Medical Section exist for foreign contracts in Disaster-Stricken Areas. It wasn't uncommon for said teams to pair up with Development & Support Expeditionary teams.
Command & Intelligence: Responsible for providing intel in regards to enemy activity or a weakness of the enemy that could be exploited as well as offering support and direction from Command One or nearby FOBs for soldiers on field missions.
Recruitment Policy
The exact methods of recruitment are unknown. Vulture Sword recruits through capturing enemy soldiers or rescuing prisoners, with the military soldiers either being convinced immediately upon arriving at Mother Base, or having to spend time in the brig before they could decide to join. Some time afterward, however, because of it's growing size making it similar to a corporation, a voluntary recruitment program was enacted, with several soldiers joining up. Many volunteers, however, have very poor skills. Members that join include infantries, commandos, mechanics, nutritionists, doctors/medics, scouts, small-time celebrities, and voice actors.
