Descendants of Calamity (Battalion)

The coat of arms of Descendants of Calamity. The fist at the top signifying the leader, Ezekiel Hollenfeuer. Water Droplet at the left side signifying the politically left stance of the co-leader, "Wassersaule". The Cyclone at the left signifying the correct and right information, logic and facts of Nikolas Klinge. The fire at the center signifying the importance and significance of Erwin Hollenfeuer

## "VICTORY IS POWER, FAILURE IS PROGRESS, NO MISSION UNDEFEATABLE, NO MISSION TOO EASY. BLOOD FOR VALOR, VALOR FOR HONOR!"

### Country

Imperial Germany (Formerly), Federal Republic of Germany

### Branch

The German Army (Formerly), The Mercenary Corps of the Federal Republic of Germany

### Specialties

Psychological Operations, Special Operations, Motorized Infantry

## Commanders

### Oberoffizier

Ezekiel Hollenfeuer (formerly), Erwin Hollenfeuer

### Hauptmann

Nikolas Klinge

> "The more you mow us down, the more we sprout. The blood of the Descendants is the seed of the Calamity."
>
> -Zacharias Klinge, Deputy Commanding Officer

The **Descendants of Calamity** or **5th Special Operations Task Force Group** is a highly-trained and expert battalion participating in special operations, rescue missions, assaults, offensives and many more. Composed of the greatest soldiers and mercenaries whom are mentally capable, physically capable and highly trained veterans from the first world war. It is also the featured battalion of the show, wherein it's the organization where the main characters fight in and serve in.

* Structure
* History
* Civil War
* Equipment

## **Structure**

### **Recruitment**

Descendants of Calamity, being one of the best mercenary organizations in Germany requires a lot of physical and mental capabilities. A recruit should be able to survive in forest and wild environments for a week with only one rucksack, relying on their survival skills. Knowledge on operation of basic firearms, alongside excellent marksmanship is needed. Mental, Psychological and emotional capabilities should be honed to perfection to ensure proper motivation, morale and lack of mutiny. This also includes the resilience of a person and logical view on killing others or taking life. Kinetic Arts are also valuable and recommended but not necessary.

Afterwards, ambitious and willing candidates are needed to report to the city of Heilbronn. Candidates are then transported into the Heilbronn castle for screening and applications, afterwards shipped to basic training in scattered training camps to avoid sightings by enemy forces. They will undergo a 6-week basic training course and a 6-week advanced training course. Afterwards, will be recruited in the Descendants of Calamity depending on the evaluation, otherwise they will be assigned to another force.

### **Salary**

Servicemen are paid depending on their given contracts. Some contracts are bounties, starting in **60,000 euros**. The contracts' pay also depend on the difficulty of the mission and how easily it is carried out, raises are possible if the mercenary does a good job.

### **Paygrades (positions equivalent to standard ranks)**

**Oberoffizier -** Commanding Officer, Colonel

**Unteroffizier -** Deputy Commanding Officer, Major-Lieutenant Colonel

**Hauptmann -** Assistants, representatives, trainers and managers. Lieutenant-Captain

**Obersoldaten -** Senior Soldiers with Kinetic Arts, Corporal-Sergeant grades

**Soldaten -** Regular soldiers, Private First Class-Sergeant grades

## **History**

### **World War 1**

During the Second battle of Ypres, Imperial Germany reformed one of it's battalions and created a lineup of highly capable and expert men. Led by Otto Hollenfeuer, the **5th Special Operations Task Force Group** fought on the frontlines as commandos, utilizing mustard gas attacks and trench warfare. The Task Force Group would see their best performance during this battle, eliminating 3 enemy battalions in one battle. This made the group popular, alongside it's commander, Otto. Long before the mustard gas misfire where allied artillery would accidentally fire upon them. But this incident would lead to the foundation of Kinetic Arts, giving all survivors of the attack premature Kinetic Arts, which they would use until the end of the war in 1917. In this event, this was where Novak Betelguese would be allegedly killed or left.

### **Martial Law and Hollenfeuer Presidency**

After the political rise of Otto, the battalion would then be given to the command of Grimm Klinge, his cousin and be met with the service of Ezekiel Hollenfeuer. It would then be given the nickname of **"Calamity" (however still referred to as 5th Special Operations Task Force Group, professionally)** due to it's reactive actions with consequential repercussions. Calamity would serve as a peacekeeping force, suppressing black propaganda and insurgency around the town in a fearful and aggressive way. On the declaration of Martial Law, Calamity would then be given to the command of Ghost Man as Grimm would enter politics as a senator supporting Otto. Calamity would keep their peacekeeping assignment but would eventually result to more gruesome techniques to instill fear on citizens, however this would be covered up by Ghost Man to keep their reputation. Eventually it would then come into the leadership of Lieutenant Germany, whom would do actions to actually protect citizens from hostile forces and insurgencies. Because of Lieutenant Germany's humanity, he revived the reputation of Calamity and prevented a takeover or rebellion against him. After the oust of the Hollenfeuer family, Calamity went under rehabilitation and would participate in aid and humanitarian programs alongside Apricots of Humanity which formally started their alliance.

### **The Return of the Hollenfeuers (Prequel)**

As Ezekiel reenters military service, he would be recognized. The deputy command would eventually be given to him as Lieutenant Germany moves up. Lieutenant Germany would continue harnessing the skills of Calamity, making them stronger as Ezekiel proposes another reassignment into PSYOPS. As they transition into PSYOPS, Calamity would surprisingly strengthen their reputation during voluntary work and humanitarian aid. PSYOPS would also increase the capabilities and mental strength of their men, thus making Ezekiel a highly reputable leader. Eventually, after Ezekiel realizes his potential, he goes into secret Special Operation missions targeting the Karpakov Crime Families to satiate his ego and to earn money and profit. As Ezekiel gets more invested into dishonorable vigilance, he slowly abandons his honor and humbleness. As Ezekiel strengthens to his leadership, he continues to go into drastic measures then was threatened a discharge, which led to his egotistical way of staying in power and executing the April fools incident for the Army to need his strategic command and men.

### **The Civil War**

Ezekiel eventually transitions into Panzer as the country enters a civil war after the incident. The battalion leader would eventually reassign himself to another light infantry battalion. Panzer then assumes full control of Calamity. Calamity would then reinforce and train themselves, getting stronger and stronger and stronger veterans. Ghost Man would eventually declare The Mercenary Corps of the Federal Republic of Germany, an independent Corps unaffiliated with the Federal Military but supported and funded by the Government. As Erwin and Nikolas were drafted into the war, completing the set of descendants of soldiers from the first world war, (including some characters who are unnamed, but mentioned) the battalion was officially renamed to ***Descendants of Calamity.*** Descendants of Calamity will see tough combat and commando missions involving sabotage or surprise attacks, notably during Frighter Train. Descendants of Calamity would see unprecedented circumstances during the **V-Erwin Arc**, they will sustain damages and a few attacks will be rained upon them which were staged by Erwin to weaken the force for his future plans and attacks. At this stage they will also be recognized as the Mercenary Corps' secondary fighting force right behind Battalion of the Prussian Spear as they've undergone through missions that significantly damaged socialist efforts. During the late stages of war, Descendants of Calamity will see a rough hiatus after the death of Ezekiel Hollenfeuer, left to rot under the incompetent leadership of Wassersaule.

### **Later Civil War**

Erwin sought out to reunite the leaders of the Descendants of Calamity to fulfill their goal of winning the war and eliminating further conflicts and authoritarianism. As the battalion reawakens from their hiatus, Descendants of Calamity will undergo through a new moral and strengthening leadership under Erwin Hollenfeuer who will assume the nickname of **"Panzer Hollenfeuer II"** in homage and succession to his late brother. The battalion now seeks to avenge Ezekiel by targeting The Red Sentinels, specifically Gomer Rosenberg. They would continue to grow and grow and grow, fighting in more notable battles that helped strengthen the war effort. Eventually, they will fight in the final battle and win against the resistance of Omphious Erronzein. Because of Erwin's competence and fighting spirit, Descendants of Calamity will remain as a renowned troop, giving Erwin the title of **National Hero**.

## **Equipment**

### **Uniform**

Issued uniforms of Descendants of Calamity soldiers vary depending on their assignments. For the universal version, they wear the **M40 feldbluse** as the top of their uniforms, which are issued by the Military to identify which side they are fighting for. They also have **Y-Strap webbing gear** to keep their utilities in. On the rear side of the belt, they keep their drinking canteens, grenade canisters, and buttpacks and on the front side, magazine and cartridge containers are placed for easier acces during reloading. On the rear side of the Y strap, sleeping bags, canisters and any other carriers are placed for utility. These are used by regular infantry (Soldaten) and Obersoldaten (Kinetic Fighters). However, **Kinetic Fighters are usually wearing overcoats** like jackets, trench coats, topcoats, vests and etcetera.

### **Armory**

The battalion is issued regular utilities like sleeping bags, kits and such. However some Kinetic Fighters use weapons to enhance attacks and such like swords, axes and tridents like Wassersaule. The firearms used by the Descendants of Calamity are custom made and fictional, abundant firearms that are issued are:

* BZ-22 (Bolzenschuss 22)
* K-72
* M2Kar
* Revolvers
* Magnums
* MG-34