The Order of the Cruciform Sword

**The Order of the Cruciform Sword** otherwise known as **OCS**, is the top-secret Catholic military organization built to support The Warrior Nun’s demon-fighting missions. The OCS is made up of Warrior Sisters who fight alongside the Warrior Nun, despite their lack of supernatural powers.

The members of The OCS are devout women who have dedicated their lives to fighting an ancient evil.

## History and Foundation

Areala of Cordoba was a fierce warrior who was devoted to God and spent her lifetime fighting in His name. According to legend, Areala was gravely injured in battle during the First Crusade. The Angel Adriel came down from heaven to heal her because her journey was not complete.

Because of the severity of her injuries, the only way for Adriel to save Areala was to place his Halo within her body, which healed her and gave her supernatural abilities. Adriel encouraged Areala to create an Order to train other women to fight against evil. No one would know these womens' faces or names; they would only be known by the collective symbol: a silver cross made from the hilt of a sword. And so it came to pass that the Order of the Cruciform Sword was born.

## Purpose

The OCS is meant to fight against evil on Earth. Their mission include fighting terrorists, mercenaries and demons. When there is an outbreak of wraith demons somewhere, the OCS can help eliminate the demons and protect the population. Their expertise is also needed when someone is suspected of being possessed. The OCS is in charge of protecting divinium relics such as the Holy Armor. They can occasionally be ordered to retrieve relics that legitimately belongs to the Church, even if meaning breaking into private property. The OCS is also in charge of protecting the Halo, considered as a holy relic and providing the Warrior Nun with the ability to see wraith demons and other powers.

## Locations

The OCS is originally based at the Cat's Cradle, before moving to a new location following the return of Adriel.

There are also chapters in various locations around the world, such as London, England. In a map showing all the locations, it is revealed that the order has several branches outside Europe: Canada (Vancouver), the US (East coast), Mexico, Caribbeans, Argentina (Buenos Aires), South Africa (Cap Town), Egypt (Cairo), India (New Delhi), Singapore, Korea.

The OCS usually uses secret places, for example in Madrid their headquarters are in the basement of a florist shop and they also use the basement of the Ciné Dore in Madrid, a former resistance base during the Spanish civil war. They may also hide in other convents of nuns.

## Ranks

### Cardinal

A cardinal is a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks directly below the Pope and is appointed by the Pope to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals. Only cardinals can elect and be elected Pope.

### Father/Priest

He is an ordained minister of the Roman Catholic Church, authorized to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments. He ranks below the Cardinal.

### Mother Superion

She is the head of the Warrior Sisters. Her responsibility is to the Warrior Nuns. The ones who have given their lives and the ones who are still alive, ready and willing to do the same. "Mother Superion" is not a name as such, but a title, as there have been multiple Mother Superions within the history of the Warrior Nuns.

### The Halo-Bearer/The Warrior Nun

The nun at the head of all the others, under the Mother Superion and the Father.

### Sisters/Nuns

They are women who have taken public vows to the Church and are dedicated to apostolic works. The sisters are tasked to seek out the forces of darkness and release lost souls pressed into the service of demons.

## Members

* Mother Superion
* Beatrice (inactive)
* Camila
* Dora
* Father Vincent
* Sister Cora †
* Sister Margarite †
* Sister Kim Ji-Yoo †
* Sister Shannon †
* Sister Crimson † (Reject Nuns)
* Sister Lilith
* Shotgun Mary †
* Sister Melanie †
* Padre Pious Welter †
* Cardinal Duretti †

## Prayers

The OCS has various prayers and rituals to mourn the dead sisters:

"Our sister in Heaven. Never alone. Never forgotten. Ever in our spirits. In this life or the next."
"Bless them with eternal rest, O Lord. Shine on them your perpetual light. And may they rest in peace. Amen."
In presence of a possessed person:

"In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies. Begone, Satan, master of deceit, enemy of human salvation!"