Sol Union Marines (SUM)

Similar in traditions and structure as the Sol Union Navy, the SU Marines Corp consists the spearhead of the Union's assault forces. Protectors of peace and defenders of human settlements, they are deployed in the toughest and most dangerous combat situations. Marines serve for life and they think themselves more like a brotherhood than a military branch.

Marine personnel are the most highly trained soldiers in the galaxy. Their 2 year boot camp training program is well known for its harsh conditions and lack of mercy to candidates. Marines excel in weapons and tactics training and have the best equipment available. Genetic modifications and cybernetic installments are standard procedures among the ranks, enhancing further their combat abilities and battle prowess.

Capable on invading planets or fighting on-board spaceships and space stations, the SU Marines have never lost a battle. SUM is divided into several special operation branches that have specific combat roles, serving in specific situations.

Currently, the SU Marines deployed a new outpost at the recently colonized Hammer's Star System.

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''* Promotion to Warrant Officer is only granted to those rare enlisted personnel with special technical skills who have earned the respect of their peers and commanding officers. Years of service is also an important requirement, but not every long-serving Sergeant-Major receives a promotion to Warrant Officer.'' =====