Vanguards

== About ==
The Vanguards are a select group of swordmasters within the Alpha Troopers, the elite branch of the US Army that fights the lycanthrope threat. They are handpicked from the best of the best, and trained by Ember, the mysterious leader of the sword division. They wield powerful red blades that can cut through any enemy, and wear distinctive crimson armor that signifies their status and loyalty. They are not only skilled fighters, but also loyal protectors, assigned to guard important locations and VIPs. They are also sent to eliminate the most dangerous and resilient lycanthropes that normal troopers cannot handle.
== Abilities ==
In addition to their standard Alpha Trooper capabilities, the Vanguards possess enhanced abilities, including immunity to most magic attacks, enhancing their survivability in supernatural confrontations. Their magical prowess encompasses a range of tactical advantages:
* Life Drain: This ability allows them to drain the life force of their enemies, healing themselves and weakening their foes.
* Corrupting Spirit: Induces a temporary state of psychological distress in the target, causing uncontrollable cowering, heightened stress, fear, and paranoia. This ability also temporarily disrupts the target's magical, mana, or similar powers.
* Plague Infliction: This ability infects their enemies with a deadly poison that rapidly kills them which creates openings for quick kills.
The Vanguards are also masters of their energy blades, displaying remarkable swordsmanship and precision. Each Vanguard can take on up to four lycanthropes at once, using their blades and magic to overcome them.
The Vanguards usually operate in teams of three, often deployed as guardians for high-value targets, such as The Lab, Temples, or other strategic sites. They are the elite of the elite, and the ultimate weapon against the lycanthrope menace.
== Trivia ==
* The Vanguards are rarely seen in daylight, as they mostly guard The Lab and Temples during the night. These are the most secretive and important locations for the Alpha Troopers, where they conduct their research and rituals. The Vanguards are entrusted with the highest level of security clearance, and their identities and backgrounds are classified.
* There are rumors that some of the Vanguards are not like the others, that they have a darker and more sinister nature. These are the shadow Vanguards, who are said to have black blades and armor, and possess even more powerful and dangerous abilities. However, no one has ever confirmed their existence, and any information about them is strictly confidential. They are the mystery within the mystery, the shadow within the elite.
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