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Difficulty: Very Hard Supervisors: CBRN Squad Leader, FTL otherwise. Rank: N/A Duties: Make sure to fulfill your mission. Guides: This page. Unlock Requirements: Not available. Detailed Description: You are the ultimate chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard response team. Find the highest ranking officer and assess the threat level of the situation. Contain or eliminate any and all CBRN threats with lethal force. |__________| |
Overview
CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) Marines are a group of specially trained and equipped USCM personnel meant to operate within and quarantine hazardous situations, alongside recognizing and identifying them.
When deployed, CBRN Marines are equipped with specialized MOPP protective gear, which temporarily protects them from the vast majority of known chemical, biological, and radiological threats, as well as being rated for extremely high temperatures. Due to the bulkiness from its excellent and varied protection, the MOPP suit is commonly referred to as a "Moon Suit".
Despite their unusual appearance, the CBRN Response Team is made up of marines, and come 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 that arrives on the USS Almayer may be from another unit responding to the situation onboard. As part of the USCM, they are under the command of USCM High Command, but are not part of the Almayer's chain of command or under the local commanding officer's authority unless specified otherwise by HC.
When assisting other friendly 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.
Lore
Though CBRN troops have existed in various armed forces since World War I, the modern CBRN Response Teams of the USCM are closely connected to the Interstellar Commerce Commission (ICC), the central organization that sets regulations on interspace commerce.
While this cooperation with a civilian organization may raise some eyebrows, it is not without good reason. In 2157, the New Earth Plague outbreak in the HD88512 System wiped out millions, leading to a complete quarantine of the system by UA and 3WE forces.
CBRN units had already existed at that point, due to the expected prevalence of biological, chemical, and nuclear warfare in the outbreak of any peer conflict. They were rapidly deployed to assist in the quarantine efforts, 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. This led to the eventual adoption of CBRN units as not only forces capable of fighting effectively within hazardous environments, but also as those responsible for maintaining information, good practices, and training for quarantine and decontamination contingencies within multiple branches of armed forces throughout UA space.
CBRN Response Teams are fully briefed on XX-121, the subject of multiple international and corporate treaties that are meant to prevent bioweapon research into the subject. XX-121 is a recognized danger that the Response Team has the authority and orders to destroy at all costs to prevent the spread, normally. 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 additional forces to assist in quarantine and possible sterilization.
CBRN Roles
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CBRN Riflemen |
A basic Rifleman fitted with MOPP protective equipment. Equipped with either M41A MK2 or incinerator system. Cover your specialists.
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 CBRN Combat Technician |
A Combat Technician fitted with MOPP protective equipment. Equipped with either M41A MK2 or incinerator system. Burn 'em out.
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 CBRN Medic |
A Medic fitted with MOPP protective equipment. Equipped with a MOD88. Keep your squad alive.
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 CBRN Fireteam Leader |
A FTL fitted with MOPP protective equipment. M41A MK1 and incinerator system included. Lead the team.
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 CBRN Specialist |
A Specialist fitted with MOPP protective equipment. Equipped with a kitted out MK1 M41A and Broiler-T system. Kill 'em all.
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 CBRN Squad Leader |
A Squad Leader fitted with MOPP protective equipment. Equipped with a kitted out MK1 M41A and Broiler-T system. Lead your squad to victory.
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