The Phoenix Battallions

Flag of the Phoenix Battalions

## Introduction

The Pheonix Battalions, an elite group of Farstriders hand-selected by Mylathandris Goldpath-Sunbow & Lieutenant Colonel Vendarys Everdawn. It was founded in -10,000BDP during the War of the Ancients, and shortly after the founding of Falcon's Landing by the Red Sun. The organization was to act as a Special-Forces oriented force of the Farstriders, who had exceptional military skill & abilities, but also with unwavering loyalty to current Ranger-Captain Mylathandris Goldpath-Sunbow.

## Membership & Purpose

To become a member of the Phoenix Battalions, you must already hold the rank of Farstrider or above within the greater Farstrider Organization. A qualifying member would then undergo a three-month military observation both socially & militarily, to judge whether they had the skills to constitute giving this person membership of the Phoenix Battalions. Once the member had passed the observation test, they would then be directed to the Phoenix Battalion training ground and HQ, known as The Den of Arrows, located on Sardor Isle. From this point, the one-month military training regime would begin, giving them tough and strict measures from which to live and fight by, in order to create the strongest and perfect Ranger.

The purpose of the Phoenix Battalions were to be a group of the strongest Farstriders in the Red Sun's arsenal. To be an elite section of the Red Sun Armed Forces that would be able to carry immense weight and power on the battlefield, despite being few in number. The Phoenix Battalions had a former restriction of 3 battalions. But following the betrayal of Aide Leoriane, she's expaned the numbers of the Battalions in order to conduct special investigations across the Thalassian Occupied Zone.

## Battle of Sardor Isle

The Phoenix Rangers is tasked with military operations considered risky and important objectives by Ranger-Captain Mylathandris. The first example of this is the Battle of Sardor Isle, a naval & military operation that resulted in the capture of Sardor Isle and the killing of all Naga forces stationed there. It was the first instance of the Phoenix Battalions in action, led by Ranger-Captain Mylathandris, Lieutenant Colonels Vendarys Everdawn & Belemisa Goldpath-Sunbow.

It was an astounding success with very little casualties and proved that the Phoenix Battalions were indeed a force to be reckoned with and excelled in the quick pace fighting in dense forestry and cities, rather than slow-paced fighting in large battles. It proved itself as a skirmishing and geurilla force, able to inflict intense damage over a short distance and span of time.

## Ranking

### Eaglemaster:

The Eaglemaster of the Phoenix Battalion is the leader of the organization and founder, Mylathandris, she controls the group in general, and is able to move them and deploy them at will, wherever she sees fit.

### Lieutenant-Colonel:

Second only to the Eagle, The Lieutenant Colonels direct the Phoenix Battalions seperately, and are the ones that will lead the Battalions on the field if Mylathandris is not present to direct them. All ranks beneath the Lieutenant Colonel will listen and report to them.

Currently held by; 1st Battalion Lieutenant Colonel, Vendarys Everdawn. 2nd Battalion Lieutenant-Colonel Belemisa Goldpath-Sunbow. Feleniath Sunhawk, Lieutenant-Colonel of the 3rd Battalion. And Meredith Brighthawk, leader of the 4th Battalion

### Phoenix-Major:

The Phoenix Major are the seconds in command of the Battalion, they will control the smaller groups of 500 or fewer, whilst receiving general direction by the Lieutenant-Colonel this allows the Battalions to be split into sections of four, to fight with greater flexibility

### Phoenix-Ranger:

A Phoenix-Ranger is the main driving force behind the organization, they have passed the observations and military training regime, and they now serve alongside other Phoenix Rangers in this elite-fighting force. They are the most numerous, and will be the frontline combatants in the situation, and guerilla fighters when situations demand it.

### The Battalions

**1st Battalion -** The **Sunblade** Battalion, led by **Vendarys Everdawn**

**2nd Battalion -** The **Sunhawk** Battalion, led by **Belemisa Goldpath-Sunbow**

**3rd Battalion -** The **Eclipsion** Battalion, led by **Feleniath Duskveil**

**4th Battalion -** The **Dawnblade** Battalion, led by **Meredith Brighthawk**

**5th Battalion -** The **Shadowsword** Battalion, led by **Xenel Shadowstep**

**6th Battalion -** The **Goldpath** Battalion

**7th Battalion -** The **Sunbow** Battalion

**8th Battalion -** The **Bloodwarder** Battalion

**9th Battalion -** The **Brighthawk** Battalion

**10th Battalion -** The **Everdawn** Battalion