Ghost Training Manual

These lessons and standard operating procedures are intended to help maximise your potential in your regiment and for you to prove your worth to your fellow squad members. This manual was written by those who came before, and as such is as true a rendition of life in the field you will find. Heed the words, learn the lessons, and do your duty, Ghost.

**Principles**

You are an enlisted soldier in the army of the resistance, at the time of the Great Awakening. To be a Ghost is to be one of a group whose efforts and endeavours today will change the world of tomorrow. For that, there can be no greater honour.

**Arms and Equipment**

Ghost ranks have few standard pieces of equipment. Weapons are generally a personal choice of the carrier, unless certain instruments are required for specific missions, in which case appropriate weaponry will be assigned by company COs. Protective clothing and armour varies between squads, depending on the engagement procedures of the unit in question. Much of the time, Ghost units will be garbed in ‘liberated’ armour from enemy supply chains, which also contributes to the uneven attire seen between units. It is essential, however, that all equipment is cleaned and maintained to the highest standard, regardless of patronage. Weapons must be clean, cared for and in correct working order, as your survival will depend on this. Body armour must protect the wearer in key areas - head, torso, neck, groin, and again be in good working order.

All Ghosts shall be proficient in the handling and use of explosives.

Colour scheme is uniform for new recruits - black attire, and clothing often supplemented with a camo cape for infiltration missions. Hoods and masks are also worn frequently to prevent Ghost units being recognised by surveillance technology.

**Organisation and Structure**

Ghost units will consist of enlisted, non commissioned officers, and officer ranks.

Strict adherence to this command structure is essential to the success of a Ghost unit. Promotion is given to those who show excellent ability and aptitude on the battlefield. Trust your commanding officers and superiors, for they have earned the right to be in this role. Strive to better yourself and climb the ranking ladder, and be the example to those who will follow.

**Basic Battle Policy**

Depending on the engagement at hand, Ghost battalions will be divided into regiments consisting of Guardian, Wayward, and Watcher units. A three pronged attack by all three factions will guarantee the best chance of victory. However, if the engagement requires it, units can be tailored when necessary to improve the chances of success for a mission. This will depend on what intelligence the battalion has gathered prior to the mission. Ghost units are trained to work and fight alongside every military aspect of the resistance, and every warrior is versatile and can be relied upon for any circumstance.

**Armour and Ambush Recognition**

Ghost units pride themselves on intelligence, tactics and subterfuge. However, there will be times when intelligence fails or the enemy makes unpredictable movements. Recognising ambush or failed intelligence is vital to ensure Ghosts aren’t caught unaware and without support. When required, move slowly, with stealth. Be sure of your commands. Trust your instinct. It is better to retreat than to recklessly engage.

It is true our enemy is better supplied and armoured than we are. Recognising this armour and how it is deployed will ensure your regiment has the best possible chance of success moving forward. Prior to an engagement, company COs will indicate what armourmant is likely to be in the field and how to defuse/ destroy if the need arises. Our knowledge of enemy armour grows with each day, and some of it is falling into our hands, ready to be turned against its previous owners for the glory of the Resistance.

**Know your Enemy**

We are engaged against a superior armoured foe with unrivalled financial backing. You will likely find yourself outgunned and outmanned. But this is where our disadvantage will end. Strength in number is nothing if not utilised to its full effect, and our enemy are not versatile in tactics or manoeuvres. Their ranks are filled with poorly paid troops of average intelligence and minimal training. Their officers are promoted on status and wealth and not aptitude. Their tactics are to overcommit troops in the hope that their numbers act as a deterrent. But to the Ghosts, it is anything but. An individual Ghost is better trained, more skilled, and more intelligent than their foe. Moreover, a Ghost fights for those around them, and fights for a cause they believe in. They are not a paid army - they are volunteers. A Ghost fights with heart, and a Ghost will be victorious.

**Propaganda**

Propaganda tactics will feature heavily in any guerilla and resistance movement. It is vital that the populace are aware of our cause, and are doing their bit to support this. Though we pride ourselves on our ability to stay hidden, we must also be visible in order to grow our movement. The enemy will use every opportunity to discredit and slander in their well-established propaganda machine, and this is something we must disrupt. Deface and destroy any and every aspect you come across, whilst promoting our cause and this will weaken the enemy morale as well as boosting ours. There is more to winning victory besides combat, and this is one way we can guarantee our future success.

Examples of propaganda is graffiti, be it digital or physical form. Tagging the PXN logo in areas of good visibility will spread the message. A strong social media presence where our message can be seen and heard is also a great way to spread propaganda. We promote this message to those who will listen, and we defend against those who seek to subdue the cause. Propaganda is a competitive business, and we must be ready.

**Ghosts in the Machine**

We are part of a system that does not work. We are subservient to a ruling elite that has too much influence and too much control. Their actions impact our lives when they should not. Their reach is too great, their greed too embedded. It is our belief that our lives should be our own. We fight to take back control - we are the Ghosts in this machine, and we will break it, to rebuild in our own image. This is who we are. This is why we fight.