Naffatun

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Background

The Naffatûn are a specialist unit of the Ghulam Infantry, capable of operating incendiary armaments. Although their operational profile comprises only assault techniques and close combat skills, the protracted Paradiso conflict has showcased their special aptitude for actions in the planet’s dense jungle environment. Naffatûn are deployed as a light assault force, effective against other infantry forces, to open trails and clear areas of enemy presence, an operation they call “weeding out”, a crude term for an even cruder task.

Naffatûns tend to be left alone in combat. Think about it. They carry as much flammable equipment as they can. They backpacks are full of extra Napht (hyper-concentrated napalm) charges and their flamethrowers are full of pressurized self-accelerating incendiary gel. A lucky shot, or even a stray bullet, is liable to set them ablaze and turn their surroundings into a fiery hell. Would you choose to stand by their side?


Naffatûn are a specialized unit of the Ghulam infantry corps trained in the handling of incendiary armaments. Their name comes from the Napht liquid that they carry as ammunition for their flamethrowers. Some scholars argue that the unit’s history can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire of the Middle Ages. A thousand years ago, ancient generals saw it fit to equip some of their troopers with paraffin, or kerosene. Then, much like today, fire was a potent weapon. The Naffatûn are given light augmentation that makes them resistant to heat. Coupled with the fact that historically troopers handling fire were usually scorned both by enemies as well as allies, means that the Naffatûn have few friends, but most of them don’t actually mind.[1]

Quotes

“The hotter the mess, the more I like it!”
—Areef (Corporal) Fadia Ashrawi, Naffatûn Regiment. Central Norstralia Front. Paradiso. Second Offensive.

Profile

N4

ISC: Naffatûn Line Troop Light Infantry
Fury: Not Imeptuous Training: Regular Back-Up: Cube
MOV CC BS PH WIP ARM BTS W/STR S
4-4 14 11 11 14 1 3 1 2
Skills and Equipment: Terrain(Desert)
Loadout Special Skills Weapons and Equipment Melee Weapons Points SWC
1 Rifle, Light Flamethrower, Grenades Pistol, CC Weapon 12 0
2 Rifle, Heavy Flamethrower Pistol, CC Weapon 13 0
3 Lieutenant Rifle, Light Flamethrower, Grenades Pistol, CC Weapon 12 0

N3

Retired
ISC: Naffatûn Light Infantry
Fury: Non-Impetuous Training: Regular Back-Up: Cube
MOV CC BS PH WIP ARM BTS W/STR S
4-4 13 11 11 14 1 3 1 2
Skills and Equipment:
Name Skills and Equipment BS Weapons CC Weapons Points SWC
LFT Rifle, Light Flamethrower, Grenades Knife, Pistol 12 0
HFT Rifle, Heavy Flamethrower Knife, Pistol 13 0
Lieutenant Lieutenant Rifle, Light Flamethrower, Grenades Knife, Pistol 12 0

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  1. Graybeaton et al, p95. 2018. 'Haqqislam'. London: Modiphius Entertainment Ltd.