Horned Bear

Horned Bear

"Invictus Ad Mortem"
HTR for hire
Connection	1
Type	PMC
Player May Join	No
Health	Maintaining
Area of Operation	Seattle

Faction Information

Summary

Horned Bear is a Private Military Company whose members are comprised of elite operatives. Primarily consisting of ex-special forces or HTR. And of those in training to become on par with them. Given their particular skill set Horned Bear is often employed by individuals or corporations without the funds to devise an HTR force of their own. Or those that simply do not want to risk their own on a particularly dangerous assignment.

Goals

• Carefully seek out and train new recruits to join their official ranks.
• Ensure every member is performing the best they possibly can be and are always in peak fighting capability.

Rules of Engagement

• Always follow the parameters of a given mission above all else. Only deviate if absolutely necessary to complete said mission or given explicit permission by the individual that assigned it.
• Never target civilians. Only target hostiles that pose a threat to the mission, your squadron, or civilians if they are in the area.
• Do not cause needless/unnecessary destruction and violence. Stick to the mission and draw as little attention to it as possible, preferably none.
• Care for others while on mission even opposed to you. Treat civilians as humanely as possible and respect hostiles that surrender.
• Do not use lethal force when not on a mission. Only use the abilities, equipment, and skills you possess on a given mission unless absolutely necessary and in self defense.

Rules of the Faction

• There will be no discrimination against fellow members. Whether of a different metatype or if they be metasapient. They are a member of Horned Bear and will be treated equal no matter what.
• On and off assignment the Rules of Engagement are to be respected and followed.

Major Locations

• Mother Base - A heavily renovated factory and surrounding field in northern Auburn.
• The Mothership - A HEAVILY renovated and upgraded Titan C-260 that acts as an FOB if a given deployment would be long enough to warrant it.

Leaders

• Ashen Hand - Cap. Ashen Hand is one of the three leaders/founders of the PMC. A heavily augmented soldier who knows how to handle ware incredibly well and who trains others to do the same. Under the table he is known to reach out to and employ runners on various assignments. Often for their aid, to fill out ranks Horned Bear cannot for a given mission, or to see if they have what it takes to join. So far he has seemed a competent leader alongside the other two.

• Crimson Tide - Cap. Crimson Tide is one of the three leaders/founders of the PMC. She is known to be a bit of a punk but effective at securing loyalty. An incredibly charismatic woman who takes little to no shit from anyone. She is also hailed as an exceptionally gifted mystic adept. Having immense astral power despite a decent amount of augmentation.

• Yellow Circuit - Cap. Yellow Circuit is one of the three founders/leaders of the PMC. Litte is known about him given his nature as a shut in. But he is regarded as being incredibly effective, terrifying at being both a rigger and decker when the moment calls for it. Anything to do with the matrix or vehicles he accomplishes with flying colors.

Background

Founded by 3 mercenaries who met across multiple assignments and a small contingent of ex-EVO HTR, Horned Bear is a PMC built upon the skill of those well above the average soldier. Every member worthy of the stories told of HTR and similar forces. They are few in numbers. Numbering only 64 in total with a group of 16 currently in training hoping to join their ranks. Most of said members however seem to be comprised of former Evo and Ares HTR members. Said Evo members reportedly attempting to form a PMC of their own before unknown factors caused them to fail. All Horned Bear members come from various backgrounds. Whether it be mercenaries, criminals, HTR, soldiers, or runners. It means little provided they meet the criteria and pass the various trials. Once they do, they are a Horned Bear. And they have earned that name.

Allies

None as of right now.

Enemies

None as of right now.

Current Status

A new player in the PMC scene ready for whatever awaits them.

Members

Contacts

Name	Connection	Archetype	Profession
Ashen Hand	5	Fixer (A,G,N,K)	Private HTR

PCs

None

Notable Members

• Bubbles:

• Corkscrew: Among the rank of their riggers, Corkscrew was once (and still is) an incredibly skilled pilot and mechanic that served in the UCAS Air Force. Somehow always able to outperform whoever was sent to fix his aircraft with a small army of drones helping around the hanger when he did so. While he would often get in trouble with his superiors for always attempting to upgrade his said aircraft without permission, he proved too effective to let go. After his 5th tour however he decided it was enough and entered an early form of retirement. Years later however for reasons he has not (nor likely will) explain, he has been recruited to Horned Bear to assist in their endeavors. Primarily maintaining the... operational vehicles at their disposal and upgrading them however he can with his army of drones. While a bit absent minded seeming and a general demeanor of an asshole. Corkscrew is as dedicated to his fellow soldiers as he is to his work.

Narrative Significant Runs

Name	GM	Metaplot	Date of Run
All I Want for Christmas is K-10	Sarcarian	It's Always Wednesday in Seattle	23 December 2081