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Overview
The CBRN (Chemical Biological Radiological) Response Team is a group specially trained to recognize, operate within, and quarantine hazardous situations. As a part of the USCM, they are directed by USCM High Command.
Commonly equipped with their specialized MOPP protective gear, it protects them from all known chemical, biological, radiological, as well as being rated for extreme high temperatures. This suit is commonly referred to as “Moon Suits’. Prepared for combat, they are armed with M41A Mk 1s, M41A Mk 2s, as well as M240A1 and M240-T Incinerator Units.
The CBRN Response Team is part of the USCM, so when assisting other units, they are to report to the commanding officer of the AO to better assess the situation and assist. As experts in CBRN procedures, they are to assist medical staff in quarantine and decontamination procedures. If biological containment is the concern, the team will update the policing personnel as to the best way to isolate infected individuals for treatment.
Though CBRN response teams have existed in the armed forces since World War I, the modern CBRN is connected to the Interstellar Commerce Commission (ICC), the central organization that sets regulations on interspace commerce. In 2157, the New Earth Plague outbreak in the HD88512 System wiped out millions. There was a complete quarantine of the system with UA and 3WE forces. CBRN teams were present as well, attempting to maintain order and safety. When it was determined that the New Earth Plague was incurable, the ICC came to the conclusion the HD88512 system was to be sterilized, resulting in the loss of the whole system to prevent the spread of the disease.
CBRN Response Teams are fully briefed on XX-121, the subject of multinational and corporate treaties that prevents weapons research into the subject. XX-121 is a recognized danger that the team will destroy at all costs to prevent the spread. Any mission that exposes the team to this species is to be reported to High Command so they may assess the situation and potentially order forces to quarantine and possible sterilization.