STHD Lore

==Lore==
===Early Foundations===
The earliest form of STHD was a militia unit that consisted of around 75 bounty hunters that were specialized in long-range combat. Similarly to the militia unit that later became the Masked Delta Force, this squadron was given a monthly salary of $75,000 for purchasing equipment and sustaining personnel. Most of the information about this unit is lost to time, however it is known that this squadron was created shortly before the nuclear war.
The militia was primarily equipped with the L118A1 sniper rifle, with an MP7 for more close-ranged combat.
The specialists within this early militia were given suppressors on their L118A1’s for an extra tactical advantage, per request of the head of the militia at the time. Their primary, the L118A1, was chosen specifically by the head, as it was effective at extremely long distances, as well as being lightweight for longer transportation. The MP7 was chosen explicitly over other submachine guns as its high fire rate and armor penetration made it a force to be reckoned with.
The militia unit was later dissolved shortly after the Resource War's beginning.
===Alpha Company===
The second early version of STHD was known as the Alpha Company, one of the three subdivisions of MDF at the time (the others being Bravo Company, which later evolved into PKSF, and Charlie Company, which later evolved into the modern MDF). Alpha Company was mainly used to support the frontline Bravo and Charlie troops by eliminating key targets on the battlefield.
After the AEGIS Corporation opened the Border gates and started recruiting, the amount of troops swelled, and the Corporation's divisions with it. As such, it was decided that the three subdivisions of MDF be split off into their own units, and the modern MDF, STHD, and PKSF were born.
===Current Operations===
Nowadays, STHD mostly consists of agents trained in assassination, long-distance protection and LQC (Long Quater Combat), surveillance, scoutings, and external affairs. They assist MDF by picking off targets with efficiency while posting on high points such as towers, cliffs, and the roof. They work in close synchronization with MDF, and also defend the border in a defensively offensive way by stopping raider rallies, print farms, and other unsavory operations.
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