Winslow Systems

**Winslow Systems** was established in the fall of COALESCENCE, serving as its spiritual successor. It is a private armed security firm that employs substantially more mercenaries, ex-military men, and assassins than its predecessor in order to provide the most heavy-handed, effective protection to its clients. After a substantial amount of time, Winslow was then considered as unrelated to the former after the cybernetic ethics being exposed.

Unknowingly, Winslow was the first faction to learn the truth about LORD ANNIHILATOR's reincarnation and swift ascent to power, something that most of the planet has yet to fully comprehend.

## History

### Origins

Lauren Van Damme founded Winslow Systems after discovering a way to profit from COALESCENCE's demise. Despite the fact that Darren Van Damme ran out of money during its destruction, he was able to share their funding for the newer security firm; with the simple goal of providing even more competent security than its predecessor. The couple then began by recruiting the best ex-military men, mercenaries, former political security aides, and assassins. They are regularly checked to ensure they do not kill or neglect their duties, and they have surprisingly shown good character, preventing another incident like Sylas Clement's betrayal and scandals way back then.

To secure the loyalty of all working individuals, all applying members of the Winslow Systems undertook comprehensive Behavioural Analyser programme sessions. This also applies to their weaponry, since the majority of them have been registered in a unique "ID-System" in which all registered Winslow operatives can use their firearms indefinitely, while opponents or people who failed the program test that attempts to pick up their firearms will only find them useless. Furthermore, it is apparent that mercenaries serving in combat roles receive extensive military training on a regular basis in order to refine their formidable skills, while an extensive supply of vehicles allows them to use them as transportation for all ground operations.

### Bygone: The Uprising

#### Phase One

Winslow Systems has grown to become the planet's leading security company. With headquarters in multiple regions, Winslow has led operations in all major international conflicts in the two weeks since the end of the corporate war. The organisation is well-known for its highly trained teams and high mission success rates. In fact, they appear to be more of a private military contractor than a security firm, as they now work with local militaries to deal with any threats. Their headquarters is relocated somewhere in Rutherland, in a classified location. It is known as the **Imperium**.

As expected, Winslow Systems has some issues with Gucci Intermittent. They were able to expose their agency through their acts of conspiracy, using the Rising Falcons alliance to their advantage rather than helping the planet to destroy PROJECT for the greater good. They have fought over Beethoven in the Aryaine Kingdom at some point in *Anti-Corporations*, as the latter is suspected of seizing the city for their new headquarters. Throughout *Unshakeable Revelation*, they have warned NEW/G as they assist them in preparing everything to defend their base from an impending invasion. However, despite their collaboration with the Panamoan military, the heroes' headquarters was ended up destroyed and they were forced to fight and seize S.O.L.A.C.E troops as they guard the wreckage of the ruined base.

#### Phase Two

Later, Winslow Systems provided heavy security in the nation of Heliga, as ADLEHR's genocide left the citizens terrified. In exchange, security agents are expected to protect their clients and innocent people at all costs. As a result, they gained public trust and have occasionally assisted in rescue efforts. This was also challenged as they tend to be crossed by Gucci Intermittent agents and cause intense gunfights for territories, as the G.I agency has notoriously opposed their actions and are looking to dominate the world of contractors, even disregarding the threat of the renegades.

Despite Winslow Systems' efforts to assist the Legion in repelling an invasion of their own base, the heroes and warriors fled after it was destroyed. Winslow Systems, incensed at the presence of a superweapon in space, has offered a large reward to anyone who destroys the satellite weapon. The Panamoan Republic, contrary to the security firm's predictions, is aware of it, and the planet's space navy has literally destroyed the weapon by sending one ship to eliminate it while sending the NSA to collect the metal debris for raw materials. It is unknown what Lauren Van Damme has in mind afterwards.

They later verified the Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic's intel of a headquarters in the renegades, known as the Inner Haven. Moreover, they sent a few mercenaries to infiltrate the headquarters with ease, and managed to weaken their defences without gaining suspicion. Afterwards, they have informed Brimstone, Freya about a concerning discovery: Sublevel 19A. Due to this, they took the initiative to investigate the ruined SUPREME headquarters, knowing that the Legionnaires and the Panamoan military are preoccupied with the war in the Northern lands, knowing that the renegades are having their last stand.

#### Phase 3: Revelation

While the Winslow operatives investigate the wrecked headquarters for a plausible entrance, it takes them several attempts until they find the secret elevator that leads to the underground level. Lauren and Darren are both taken aback by the finding and request a camera feed from one of the operatives so that they can all see what horrors lie beneath PROJECT's old main building. As the operatives descend from the still-functioning elevator, they all point out that none of their technology should be operating this time, but they do, as the doors now open and they all spread out to explore the site, their discussion comes to an end.

The operatives then asked their leaders to keep their discovery in private: It turns out, the underground is a huge complex complete with giant factories. The most notable aspect was that an assembly line is functioning, revealing several copies of an old enemy, PROJECT ANNIHILATOR. This made the couple cower in curiosity and fear, having realised that he survived his clear death from the old era, which they all concluded that everything down here shall be destroyed, knowing that the tyrant's mind is out there and the consoles give evidence that someone must have activated them.

The mercenaries then decided that none shall come back alive from the factory, implanting every heavy explosive they have inside the facility, to bring down all efforts of the renegades themselves. Whilst their leaders question their actions, one merc has decided to go back to bring the evidence, while the rest has volunteered to sacrifice themselves inside, detonating the underground facility that earns the ire of Frazier and leaving the newly awaken LORD ANNIHILATOR stuck in a new, single body.

That was one of the firm's most notable moments. What is heard from them after the incident was no longer updated. Perhaps the operatives got sacrificed themselves for the better good, or the bodies somehow went online as ANNIHILATOR is now capable of hijacking mechas to his control. Despite this, the founders of the firm has respected their sacrifice and are sympathetic enough to give them a "Virtual Funeral", and their photographs plastered on their walls as a sign of respect and tribute to the mercenaries' actions.

They were later surprised when warships started to become used by LORD ANNIHILATOR in his efforts on taking revenge against nevanity's finest warriors and slaughter the innocents, threatening to destroy their future.

## Structure

Winslow Systems is a private security contractor that serves as the successor of COALESCENCE. As a result, they have improved their security services, and eliminated their use of cybernetic warriors, as the preceding cyborgs before PROJECT MOONLIGHT were created by corrupt madmen of their ranks, and are forced to close all future designs, leaving MOONLIGHT as their main warrior until his demise. Now, Winslow Systems is designed to repair the flaws of its predecessor, as all of its services are mostly focused into armed security, therefore allowing a massively enhanced protection for their clients.

The contractor's personnel are extremely well-trained and experienced military veterans, which is a typical but respected aspect. This alone increases the manpower of their ranks, while the presence of mercenaries and assassins ensures the contractor's fast and brutal approach in their operations. Lauren Van Damme started it after Darren went bankrupt and lost his money as a result of the tragic invasion that tore apart COALESCENCE. Darren, on the other hand, became a millionaire very immediately after receiving financial support and has provided a lot of resources.

The difference between Winslow and COALESCENCE is that everything in Winslow, is all about efficiency. Whereas COALESCENCE is on versatility, Winslow does it better through far more competent personnel and technology.

### Members

Winslow Systems is founded by the Van Dammes, but what separates it from COALESCENCE was its entirely different set of personnel. Former COALESCENCE agents, assassins and operatives have chosen to retire to live normal lives, forcing the couple to hire new and eager personnel; That are equally as competent, like its predecessor.

#### Command

* Lauren Van Damme
* Darren Van Damme

#### Operatives

* Benedict Byrne
* Charlie Wallace
* Zachariah Harrison
* Frankie Baker
* Sean Fisher
* Zakariya Holland
* Alistair Duncan
* Lochlan Hunter
* Lockhart Finnegan
* Robert Mazello
* Derek Livingston

## Arsenal

Winslow Systems is not exempted from the **Future Weapons Withdrawal Act**, hence their use of modern weapons. However, they used the opportunity to utilise top-of-the-line firearms in their arsenal, arming every ground operative in combat, and even security. Nonetheless, they managed to twist the law around by using future-era ammunition.

The firm has made deals with various manufacturers to supply them with weapons, such as Skull Leckhart Tactical, Salient International, Rubicon Corporation and Timber Holdings.

### Assault rifles

* SLT H20
* SLT H16
* SLT 14.5
* SLT Obsidian

### Battle rifles

* SMCR-H Tactique Verte edition (Standard)
* RIA-Lugere
* RIA-LAR Elite

### Sniper rifles

* SKT H30 (.338)
* X6-338

### Shotguns

* SKT E780 Edition
* Roshaktekk Homewrecker

### Submachine guns

* MK11 Windbreaker (Both 9mm and .45 caliber)
* MK13 Recon

### Pistols

* Timber Warrior
* Timber DW-45
* RIA-ECP
* RIA-57
* Salient TO319

### Launchers

* Aerotronic R-7
* MK205-E7 Raufenblitz

## Trivia

### General

* Lauren Van Damme funded the Winslow Systems after somehow gaining a huge profit from the end of the entire *PROJECT-G/NEX War*, by utilising OMAR-CONSTRUCT's services to repair their headquarters and various assets.
* Winslow Systems is infamous for their armed security. Some even say they intimidate the people when the guards are dressed in full combat gear and weapons.
	+ This was due to a hindsight in COALESCENCE, where armed, heavily armoured personnel are only used through the client's demands.
* Most of the assassins are from various hired guns hailing from Monterisso. Then again, that spanned a large number of women in their ranks. This is not detrimental however.
* Winslow Systems is 51.49% more effective than their predecessor, COALESCENCE; According to a client report in 3026. However, this is only possible in the new era as the inferior weapons would make them unsuitable in the *PROJECT-G/NEX War*.
* Winslow despises tardiness. Everyone is expected to be on time, unless conveniently late.
* This security contractor firm can be a literal PMC if ever they decided to do so.
* The incident of Winslow operatives discovering the truth about Sublevel 19A was not disclosed to public, not wanting the public to learn the horrible truth of LORD ANNIHILATOR's true extent of his return to the physical world.
	+ Winslow is looking to rehire PSYLOCKE-832 to thwart LORD ANNIHILATOR, as it will take more one veteran warrior to manhandle the Tyrannical Supreme. This only proved futile.

### Developmental Notes

* Coincidentally shares the same name as the Western alliance known as the Winslow Accord.
* This faction used to be the successor of COALESCENCE until the former firm's cybernetic deeds have been exposed, forcing them to remove the identity of being a successor.
* According to Lauren, she compensated the families that lost their fathers and sons in their failed cybernetic transformations when the public learned more of the previous security firm's dark secrets.
* Winslow's armed mercenaries are usually composed of ex special ops operatives with illustrious careers, explaining their skills and experience.
* Most operatives have a Timber Warrior as their preferred sidearm.
* Winslow's ground operatives are incredibly superb. Not only do they maximise the use of modern weapons, tactics and vehicles, but they also embrace their prime focus: Efficiency, at all costs
* Should Winslow use weapons from the future, they'd be as efficient as COALESCENCE in handling the renegades and ULTIMA holographics. However, they remedied the problem by using futurised ammunition.
* Winslow Systems soon changed their image from being a "successor" of COALESCENCE into an independent firm, cutting ties with its predecessor after their cybernetic projects have been exposed.
* This also indicates that they wanted to move on from the previous era.
* Seven became their associate and has been feeding her targets for assassination.
* Winslow appears to value CORE's urban camouflage for aesthetic purposes and a symbol of authority.