Death Watch (Earth-OG69)

## Death Watch

> *"We are the **Death Watch**: an insurgency that follows the **true** faith all Mandalorians once knew. Now we are living in exile because we will not abandon those ideals. We are warriors, strong and feared as **all** Mandalorians should be, yet the so called "True Mandalorians" are the governing body of our once glorious home. Jackson Such and his corrupt leadership is **crushing** our souls! **Destroying** our identities! **That** is our struggle."*
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> *-Aaron Synner*
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Death Watch is an extremist splinter group founded by Aaron "Devil Daddy" Synner in an attempt to get revenge on Nikolai Potter. Though a very small portion of the members are former employees of Da Institute, the rest are Mandalorian warriors that rebelled against the True Mandalorians: the former governing body of Sundari City before Synner's takeover. From there, Death Watch would commit terrorist acts against The Community until Synner usurped control of The Community Corporation, converting it into Da Institute not long after.

## **History**

### **Foundation**

The idea first came into fruition when Aaron Synner joined the ranks of the True Mandalorians, led by Jackson Such. As time passed, Synner would gradually convince other Mandalorians that Jackson was incapable of leading them and that his weakness would only lead to their downfall. Aaron Synner would gain a secret following, jumpstarting his rise to power

### **Exiled**

When Jackson Such caught wind of Synner's plot to overthrow him, he immediately confronted Aaron. After a heated argument, a shootout occurred between Jackson, his forces, Synner, and his followers. As a result, Aaron and the Death Watch were exiled from Sundari City with little choice but to relocate and set camp in various places throughout the world. Eventually, Death Watch would strike a deal with World Marshall Incorporated, allowing for financial support of the splinter group in exchange for occasionally being hired to pull jobs for the company.

### **A Blessing In Disguise**

One day Death Watch's hidden underground base was discovered by former Community member Amy Harper. Upon discovering Death Watch, Amy fought through waves of these armored terrorists in hopes of escaping the underground mine which led to a confrontation between her and Aaron Synner. Shortly after overpowering her, Synner not only revealed his identity but convinced her to join by using her hatred for Nikolai Potter as means for manipulation. By having a former Community member as part of their ranks, Death Watch gained a huge advantage. Due to her knowledge of The Community, Amy was able to keep Death Watch out of their radar, often relocating their base every instance she sensed any possibilities of compromise. Amy was eventually promoted to a lieutenant.

## **Divisions and Ranks**

### **Grunts**

Death Watch grunts are the more common yet basic members of the movement. They are equipped with all the basic necessities of a Mandalorian warrior which include:

* **Armor:** Often worn atop of a blue jumpsuit, the armor they wear is made of an extremely resilient metal known as Beskar. Beskar is known for its immense strength and durability. It could withstand blunt force, repeated blaster fire, and even strikes from a lightsaber, though the wearer would not be protected from the force of impact.
* **Modified Gauntlets:** The gauntlets each warrior wore contained various attachments to them that can be used in combat. Such attachments include a flamethrower, a dart launcher, and a whipcord thrower.
* **Jetpack:** Each member of Death Watch is equipped with a jetpack, allowing further mobility for the user. Each jetpack contains enough fuel for eight long flights and is equipped with a lock-on missile launcher attachment.
* **Utility belt:** Every member dons a utility belt that allows them to carry various items such as ammo, weapons, and gadgets.
* **Dual WESTAR-35 Blaster Pistols:** Death Watch warriors will often carry a blaster pistol on each leg holster. Each pistol fires a yellow laser bolt.
* **WESTAR-35 Blaster Rifle:** While it is not a complete necessity, every member still gets the option to carry this weapon. Unlike the pistols, the yellow laser bolts that come from the WESTAR-35 Blaster Rifle do twice as much damage, though there is no holster for this weapon, leaving the wielder to carry it throughout its entire use.
* **Magnetized Boots:** Every warrior wears boots that allow them to stick onto magnetic surfaces.

### **Elite Warriors**

Elite Warriors are more skilled and upgraded versions of grunts, having more customized armor and weapons. These upgrades included:

* **Upgraded Gauntlets:** Elite warriors have more attachments to their gauntlets such as wrist rockets, dart launchers, and mini shield projectors.
* **Targeting Rangefinder:** Attached to the helmet of the user, the targeting rangefinder works like binoculars. It can zoom in and provide the user with a better view on distanced objects while providing a visual data readout based on the item or person being observed.
* **Upgraded Jetpacks:** The elites warriors carry a variety of different models, each with a perk of its own such as less fuel consumption or faster flight.

### **Nite Owls**

The Nite Owls are an elite branch of Death Watch led by Amy Harper. They are often deployed when the situation calls for a job no ordinary grunt can accomplish. Though originally the group consisted of only females, those who rebelled against Nick Dalakis during his reign over Da Institute would immediately become members of this branch. Unlike the grunts, the Nite Owls contained features that differentiated them from most of the other branches. Such features include:

* **Modified Armor:** Aside from the different color scheme, the shape of their armor would be altered and decorated with unique symbols. This is most noticeable with a single look at their helmets. Unlike the helmets male members wore, the T shaped visor would have a more curved and slanted take, giving it the appearance of a predatory bird.
* **Upgraded Gauntlets:** Their gauntlets now had more attachments to them compared to the rest of the grunts. Such attachments would include: dart launchers, upgraded wrist blasters, mini shield emitters, and a hidden blade for melee purposes.
* **Targeting Rangefinder:** Like the other elites, the Nite Owls also equipped their helmets with targeting rangefinders.

### **Super Commandos**

After Dalakis took control of Death Watch, those who sided with him would be referred to as Super Commandos. Death Watch Super Commandos were similar to the other branches, only with an altered color scheme. It was at Tyrone Heller's request that the color scheme be changed from blue to red for the sake of differentiating them from those who rebelled. Aside from change in color scheme, their weapons now fire red laser bolts instead of yellow.