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The Hammerian Guard is an elite close-quarters combat unit assigned to the Hammerian Capitol and the Imperial Quarters. Consisting of male Foe Hammer Marine veterans, the Hammerian Guard is the most feared group of soldiers in Foe Hammer.

Weaponry

A typical Hammerian Guard member carries with him, at all times, an R9 Energy Blade, in the form of a scimitar, to give the soldier a "warrior-like" appearance when standing guard. The R9 Energy Blade is activated when the soldier grabs the hilt of the weapon. A scanner in the handle detects a chip implanted in the hand of the soldier, the weapon is activated, and a glowing blade forms around the scimitar.

Under the cape of a Hammerian Guard soldier is a slung G27 Tactical Combat Rifle. Highly accurate and boasting single- and burst-fire modes, the G27 comes equipped with a built-in silencer and a rail on the end of the barrel can allow for mounting of both non-lethal (Taser) and lethal (bayonet) attachments.

Armor

The Hammerian Guard uniform is consistent among the different squads. The surcoat, red in color with ornate gold tassles, collars and accents, is made from thick fabric (to prevent puncture wounds), with the exception of the gold ornaments, which are produced from gold fabric. An additional undershirt, woven from electroactive polymers, act as muscles to more than double the soldier's strength. The undershirt also acts as a projectile-resistant layer, due to the polymer's ability to harden and form a splint upon detection of an incoming projectile. The thick surcoat provides for increased body temperature, which has been countered by adding a cooling microfiber lining to the inside of the coat.

The cape of the soldier's uniform hides a battery pack approximately 1.6 inches thick, lasting anywhere from 8 to 10 hours, powering the electronics embedded in the uniform. It also covers the soldier's G27 Tactical Combat Rifle when slung.

The helmet of a Hammerian Guard soldier is a four-millimeter layer of 24 karat gold, covering a standard combat helmet. Two antennae act as a transmitter and receiver for each soldier's personal role radio. A one-inch square drop-down eyepiece offers a 800 x 600 pixel view of video or images transmitted to the soldier.

The pants and boots are metallic, which adds extra protection, while impeding the soldier's ability to pursue his opponent.

Tactics

To be finished later