Plasma Division

The **Plasma Division** is a special elite unit within the Armed Forces of the 5th Army, specializing in hostage rescue, counter intelligence and bomb disposal. Units apart of the Plasma Division are recognized as the most highly trained soldiers and experts in tactics, getting recruited and passing trials is among the most difficult to past, and only eligible to a select few. The Division does not have a specific rank structure, and the duty of being a Plasma Unit are given to uniformed officers in each branch of the military, and are only called upon when any of the three issues are currently relevant.

## History

### Pre-Phase 1

Much is unknown about the Division's history, though it was mentioned by Lieutenant Commander Tobias Jackson that the Plasma Division were most famous about a bomb disposal operation that took place a decade before the rise of the Four Horsemen at Nexus-Ohm on 0001-B, the operation reportedly took 19 hours to complete.

Captain Donato Feretov of the Marine Services was mentioned to have operated as a Plasma Unit during a supposed hostage crisis, according to Admiral Kuruya Remi. It was apparent that he performed exceptionally well during that mission, well enough to earn Admiral Remi's recognition and chosen to lead Skull Fleet's infantry unit, the 42nd Naval Brigade of Sector C.

### Phase 3

In the aftermath of the second Resquis raid, First class agent Naofa Niro was kidnapped and held as a prisoner of war by the Resistance Initiative. Out of fear that vital information might be spilled by her, as well as the possible ransoms that the Resistance could demand, the OWISCB organized a Plasma Division rescue operation dubbed operation: ANGEL-ASCEND. The first attempt was carried out on a Resistance outpost on 5105-C, the team was under the command of Captain Jock Montagne, who volunteered to participate in the rescue mission. It was also noted that Lieutenant Justin Jenkins and Orion Sela of the Naval Command were apart of the Plasma Division team. Despite that however, the Resistance managed to flee with Naofa, taking more time for the 5th Army to track down their next location, as the Resistance fled through the Outside. They eventually tracked down their next location on 1001-B in the Kicrea System, this time the operation was under the command of Marshal Crest and a Plasma Division team with S3 Division's forces, succeeding this time.

### Phase 4

A counter intelligence operation was carried out by a Plasma Division unit during the organization of operation: ASSAULT-SAVANNAH. While the unit maintained all secrecy about the operation, it was reported however that a Data Corruption weakened the encryption system, ultimately causing a leak. The Data Corruption was in fact colleteral damage caused by Lieutenant general Reiaan Fiquel, during his acts of defiance against the 5th Army. It has been debated that this reason was the cause of operation: ASSAULT-SAVANNAH's failure. The Plasma Division commandant, Vice consul Conan Hollister, was present at Rei's hearing infront of the Universal High Court, presenting the case of counter intelligence leakage.

### Phase 5

During the Resistance raid at the OverWatch Galactic Research Organization's Main Labs in District 3 of Homebase, Chief air marshal Eli Kyurtinski considered injecting a Plasma Division team to rescue all the staff that could potentially be held hostage. Ultimately though, the Resistance fled the labs before it was decided.

## Uniform

The Plasma Division does not have a formal uniform code. However, units assigned into the Plasma Division and sent on a mission are issued an exclusive and special combat armor developed by the OverWatch Galactic Research Organization's weapons research department, the Thoron Combat Armor. It is a combat armor set with platings made of ironium(909ε), the hardest known material in the cosmos, able to withstand a .50 caliber action express round, and even negate full penetraton of an ionic blast from an XM-i7 pulse sniper rifle, and on top of that it able to absorb recoil vibration. Because of the task Plasma Division units are given, the armor is able to fulfill their mission. The largest downside to the armor, is that the temperature can increase drastically if exposed to intense heat for even a short period of time, making explosives or any sort of pyrotechnics lethal to Plasma Units.

Plasma Division units are trained to carry and use various armaments during their assignments, they are most notably equipped with the OA-89D ionic carbine assault rifle, being the only unit in the entire Armed Forces to carry ion blasters. Some units have also been seen equipped with guns that fires traditional gunpowder rounds, most notably shotgunners carrying the XA-12 automatic shotgun.

## Structure

### Headquarters

The Plasma Division is an official agency of the Union of Defense, and is therefore commanded by a civilian officer, appointed by the Administrator of the Armed Forces. The Headquarters is located at the Citadel of Chikara, in Homebase Central, it is mainly office work that occurs here, all information is also processed at Headquarters, making them responsible for counter intelligence operations.

### Operating Unit

The Operating Unit is the field department of the Plasma Division, taking orders from an assigned uniformed officer to lead a Plasma Division operation. Plasma Units are suggested and appointed by the Commandant of the Plasma Division. Plasma Units are essentially force providers, both volunteer and chosen officer from any of the Military departments. Recruits go through tough training and trials before being accepted by the Commandant. This unit are responsible for hostage rescue and bomb disposal. Plasma Units are most recognized for their Bright monochromatic colored Ironium(909ε) covered Armor, that is able to tank and even deflect high caliber rounds, and even an ion blast. They are also equipped with a POI-19 submachine gun, LE 99 pistol, as well as carrying ballistic proof body shields for an extra layer of protection. Plasma Units are known to be resiliant and versatile because of their armaments and skills.

## Members

### Current members

* Conan Hollister - Commandant
* Donato Feretov - Plasma Unit
* Jock Montagne - Plasma Unit

### Former members

* Orion Sela - Plasma Unit *(Defected)*
* Justin Jenkins - Plasma Unit † *(Defected)*