Ruby Elites

**Ruby Elites** are one of the two high level Elite groups. They are the workhorses of ARCDA, primarily used for infantry, combat, support, and team-based work, and there are more teams of Rubies than there are Sapphires due to the higher need for their uses than for Sapphires.

## Elites Role Summary

Ruby Elites are the main soldiers of ARCDA.

### Uniform and Badges

The uniform colours for Rubies is black with red accents. As there are many different types of uniform styles, there are a number of different variations from casual pyjama clothing, to heavy duty armour, as well as the day to day uniform, designed to accommodate all body types and limbs.

Ruby Badge
## Ruby Elites Structure

Each continent has their own ranking and structure.

### Command Structure

* **Sergeant**

The Sergeant is the main coordinator for the Elites. There will usually be one sergeant per region, and they will have command of the lietenants. In smaller or more remote regions, there may be an on-base Sergeant to report to.

* **Lieutenant**

The Lieutenant is the highest active handler role within the Sapphires and Rubies. There is usually a trio of Lieutenants per bunker, however smaller bunkers may only have one Lieutenant who takes command of the Ruby Handlers and their teams.

* **Ruby Handlers**

Handlers are important to team groups as they command up to 5 individual groups, whilst also actively participating in their own groups, and will answer to their Lieutenant or Sergeant if there are any issues. Ruby Handler teams are generally unranked, as they are essentially teachers and managers who resolve issues and monitor the progress of their subordinates. Often these Ruby Handlers will have to have a good raport with their groups and are required to write up information about each team member to report on their progress.

* **Ruby Elite Teams**

The structure of the Ruby Elites usually has one team leader managing the whole team.

Teams 1 through to 39 are the ones looking to rank up as the professional teams of Rubies who will likely go on to be Diamonds or are sent out into active combat, where as 40 - 60 are teams that take on different missions within ARCDA. These missions will vary from continent to continent.

Many teams choose not to go for the ranking of Diamonds, and instead either maintain their ranks to be strong soldiers, or they might choose to become Handlers and teachers for lower level Elites.

* **Unranked Rubies**

Unranked Rubies are generally single Synths who do not have a team either by choice or circumstance, however they assist in the day-to-day running of different departments of ARCDA usually as managers. This can cover everything from Nursery Managers, Hunter Units, Crisis Aid and Response teams, to working in Admin and as Transporters. Just like the teams, the unranked Rubies can be demoted.

### Training Locations

* North America - Jasper, Canada
* South America - Torres del Paine, Chile
* Europe - Schwarzwald, Germany
* Asia - Lake Ayakum, Tibet
* Africa - Chinizuia Forest, Mozambique
* Oceania - Gibson Desert, Australia

## Skills and Training

Rubies are trained in a similar way to all other Elites however, they have more of a focus on combat.

* Hand to Hand combat
* Weaponry
* Transport and Driving

## Ruby Culture

Rubies are regarded as one of the toughest, most reliable, and feisty groups of Elites in ARCDA. To Sapphires Ruby Elites are generally referred to as "canon fodder" by Sapphires, as they are attack focused and often have teams charging head-long into a fight rather than holding back to make plans.

Although to outsiders they can come off as aggressive and suspicious, when in a team, Rubies are incredibly loyal to one another and have some of the best cooperation skills when working with team members that they have had several years of work with. Loosing teammates can have devastating effects on Rubies because of these strong bonds.

## Known Ruby Elites

#### Individuals

* Bluebird/Wilny - Ruby-1
* Cinta
* Faraday
* Misty - Ruby-40

### Sapphire Elite Groups

**North America**

* Ruby-1
	+ Z-06; Romi, Konstantin, Moon, Hydra, Patriot.
	+ AA-03; Bluebird, Featherhead, Rainbow, Fury, Eddie
* R-40 : Red Rocket, Misty, Charger, Aloe, Blondie
* R-42 : Moth, Sassafras
* R-43 : Dewberry, Nova
* R-46 : Antlers, Winganon, Alberta
* R-56 : Green
* R-58 : Minty Badger

## See Also

* The Elites
* Sapphire Elites

## Trivia

* Rubies and Sapphires follow the classic Red vs Blue trope.

## References

1. ↑ Broken Arrow - CH1

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