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It is the Age of Rebirth.  The death of the Emperor five millennia ago shook  
the Galaxy to its foundations and Humankind was scattered to the far reaches 
of space in the Great Diaspora.  Unnumbered protectorates and realms were
formed, each spanning a few systems and ruled by tyrants.

From the Earth's ashes arose a new leader, strong in will and in purpose.  
None know from where he came, and none can foretell where he shall take 
Humankind.  The Phoenix, as he came to be known, has already formed the 
Earth Alliance and united many rival systems under his banner.  His domain  
spreads constantly, until one day the Galaxy entire shall bask in the glory 
and wonder of his light.

But there are times when his missionaries are not adequate, when the despots 
oppose the will of the Phoenix with all of their armed might.  Then it is 
the time for the Assault Marines, and their song of blood and of iron.


From the Regimental Codex:

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++ Avengers ++

"Retribution is our right.  Death is our instrument."

The 9th Battalion of the 2nd Regiment
Lt. Col:        G. Fiorina
Homeworld:      Mars
Base Colours:   Martian Red
                Blood Red

The 9th Battalion Marines were formerly known as the Griffons.  However, of 
the entire 2nd Regiment, only the 9th stayed loyal during the Craymore 
Revolt.  The rest of the 2nd Regiment were routed by the Sentinels at the 
Battle of Terra.  Now the Avengers, as they renamed themselves, search for 
their brother Battalions, knowing that they can only rest when this stain of 
treason is erased along with the rest of the 2nd Regiment.

++ Devastators ++

"We are Death, the Destroyers of Worlds."

The 1st Battalion of the 5th Regiment
Lt. Col:        V. Oreskovich
Homeworld:      Sigma Prime
Base Colours:   Wolfen Blue
                Midnight Grey

They are the most feared regiment of the Earth Alliance Marine Corps.  When  
all else fails, the 5th are called.  Each Battalion of the 5th specializes 
in a certain method of world destruction.  The Devastators' preferred weapon 
is the fusion bomb.  Once the enemies of the Earth Alliance see the 
Devastator ships enter orbit, they know that they are about to meet their 
doom.

++ Eradicators ++

"The flames of our wrath shall consume our enemies."

The 3rd Battalion of the 7th Regiment
Lt. Col:        D. Wallace
Homeworld:      Epsilon 3
Base Colours:   Marine Blue
                Aqua Blue

The 7th Regiment was formed from conscripts on Epsilon 3.  The feral 
inhabitants of this waterworld were one of the first to be liberated from 
the cruel yoke of Garben Roto by the Assault Marines.  The missionaries' 
indoctrination took effect very well, and as a result, the 7th Regiment is 
one of the most fanatical in the Earth Alliance Marine Corps.  Each battle 
is part of their Holy Crusade to purify the universe.

++ Marauders ++

"Deliver Death and Sorrow unto the Universe."

The 4th Battalion of the 3rd Regiment
Lt. Col:        S. Khanis
Homeworld:      N/A
Base Colours:   Raptor Green
                Navy Green

Arcturus 7, the former homeworld of the 3rd Regiment, was laid waste by the 
fleet of the Rogue Warlord Khamen.  The surviving Assault Marines banded 
together under the leadership of S. Khanis, Lt. Col of the 4th Battalion.  
Khamen's forces were eliminated, and since then, the Marauders roam the 
Galaxy in their gigantic Battalion motherships, often arriving when they are 
least expected to turn the tide of battle.

++ Sentinels ++

"We are the Guardians of the Light."

The 2nd Battalion of the 1st Regiment
Lt. Col:        R. Landon
Homeworld:      Terra
Base Colours:   Bone White
                Earth Brown

The Assault Marines of the 1st Regiment are the last line of defence for 
Earth.  They are based on Terra and guard the homeworld ceaselessly.  Ever 
since the Craymore Revolt where the Sentinels proved their worth, they have 
been appointed as personal bodyguards for the Phoenix himself.  
Occasionally, they are called to the front line to reinforce the 
missionaries' teachings with words spoken from the barrel of a gun.

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