Background
In Greek mythology, the Makhai were daemons or
spirits of battle, the personification of strife and
its ravages, a negative presence feared by most
and well known to all warriors. The Makhai of
the Steel Phalanx are exactly the same: both the
Maya
embodiment of the havoc of battle and a dreaded
negative presence, at least for their opponents.
Although the Phalanx was conceived to be an assault force, just like
the ancient regiment it's named after, the asvmmetric nature of the
engagements on Paradiso required more flexible units. The Assault
Subsection's response to this need was the Makhai.
For their creation, a specific psychogenesis process had to be
designed, one that included certain elements that might be more
characteristic of the Operations Subsection, while still retaining the
heroic and somewhat chaotic component of the Phalanx' personality
creation processes. Striking the right balance so they could function
as a proper Phalanx unit, with a touch of unpredictability that would
keep them safe from the predictive models of the El, required a lot
of testing and took longer than planned, so their deployment was
delayed beyond the desired time frame. However, the result was one
of the best troops ever achieved by the psychogenesis processes in
its entire history. Their feats in combat are outstanding (many would
even call them legendary) and their performance in every mission
they've been involved in has made the difference between victory
and defeat. Wherever they're deployed, their reputation always
precedes them, and they turn heads whenever they arrive at a new
destination.
Their reputation is all the more striking and impressive in view of
this unit's comparatively short history. Even if they were recentlv
created, they've been summoned for battle countless times. In spite
of them being among the most junior ALEPH Aspects of the Phalanx,
their operational role has allowed them to engage in all the major
battles of the Paradiso Third Offensive and on the Helheim front, so
they've gained as much combat experience as any veteran regiment
in the Sphere, and earned the same respect, if not more, in the
process.
Admittedly, all this may sound like a profusion of exaggeration
and hyperbole, so typical of the Aoidoi of the Subsection, but this
is not the case-quite the contrary. The Makhai are like that firm,
strong, big brother who never makes a mistake and is admired by
all. They're that guy you idolize because you know you'll never be
as good as him, that you'll never be able to match his fearless calm
under pressure, or the strength and determination he exhibits in
the face of horror, no matter how grim the situation. They are the
most dependable troops of the Assault Subsection, the ones who
make sure that the job gets done and the mission is accomplished no
matter what, even if that means the old-school way if necessary: just
killing everyone, like true members of the Steel Phalanx.
Profile
N4
ISC: Makhai, Steel Phalanx's Operative Unit
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Veteran Troops
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Medium Infantry
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Fury: Non-Impetuous
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Training: Regular
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Back-Up: Cube 2.0
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MOV
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CC
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BS
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PH
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WIP
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ARM
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BTS
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W/STR
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S
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4-4
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16
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13
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11
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13
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3
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6
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1
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2
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Skills and Equipment: Multispectral Visor L1, Courage, Immunity (Shock), Mimetism (-3), Stealth, NCO
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1
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Shock Marksman Rifle, Zapper
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Breaker Pistol, CCW
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30
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0
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2
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Missile Launcher, Zapper
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Breaker Pistol, CCW
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32
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1.5
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3
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Red Fury, Zapper
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Breaker Pistol, CCW
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35
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1.5
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4
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Breaker Combi Rifle Rifle, Zapper, Flash Pulse
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Breaker Pistol, CCW
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30
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0
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Unit Logo
Dossiers
Current Miniatures
REF: 280043-0958
Unboxed
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Photo Credit: Azaries
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Available in Aleph Booster Beta. REF: 280874-0999
Unboxed
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Photo Credit: Roland THTG
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Out of Print Miniatures
None at this time.
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