The Rebel Faction

Radon nodded. If he had anything further to say on the topic he would of course inform his RPGC counterpart. They would end up having a very mutual relationship anyways. The Knights would work very closely with the RPGC. Especially with basic training and a few other things. And Radon was always one to keep others informed of the goings on around them. Besides, information was the key to success in their linof work. Otherwise they'd all be doomed. There was a knock at the door.

"General? May I come in?"

"Certainly, Captain. What can I do for you?"

"Permission to speak freely?"

"Go ahead."

"I was wondering about the Knights. When will they be operational and how big will our groups be?"

"Well, the operational part is up for grabs. We won't know for a while when they'll be fully capable to take on missions and the like. It could be days, weeks, or even months. It all depends. As for the size of groups that's relatively simple. Every group will be fifty strong."

"And how many groups per planet?"

"Three to four. Nothing more, nothing less. If we cut it down to anything smaller we'd be walking a fine line with group strength. You never know how large an enemy terrorist group may be."

"True I guess. Just one more question. Where will I be based?"

"Here on Tholatin. We always base the best on the capital. Want to keep the Republic's capital in safe hands don't we?"

"Yes, sir. That's all I have to ask."

"Alright. You're dismissed."

"Thank you, sir."

Two days after the interviews were finished, the selected individuals either arrived on Tholatin from the outlier planets of the Republic, or came from their homes on Tholatin. They were transported to a newly constructed base on a plain a long distance from any civilization and were formed into ranks in front of tower with a podium on it. Radon stood on the tower at the podium.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am General Radon Mont, Commander in Chief of the Demonite Knights which you are so proudly members of. This division of the RPGC was formed for the most extreme of missions. Capturing hostile ships and taking out terrorist cells are included in these. In the next few weeks you will undergo extensive retraining.

"You will become the best fighting force in the galaxy through hard work and sacrafice. Remember, you volunteered for this position. You should want to be here and should act accordingly. Your training will begin tomorrow with physical training. In order to be a Knight you must be physically fit. We will not allow people to get away with themselves.

"You will report once a week to the physicians office for check-ups in order to keep your weight and physical fitness steady. Following your physical fitness training you will go into advanced weapons training. You already have the standard weapons training from being in the RPGC. What we will give you will make it so every weapon in the galaxy is at your disposal.

"Once you have finished weapons training to the satisfaction of myself and my staff you will begin the final phase of preperation. You will begin Scenario training. This will be the longest and most enduring of the phases but think about it this way: When you finish, you become the elite of the elite. You have two hours before curfew and the lounge and cantina are open. Dismissed."

As the soldiers walked away, Radon turned and walked down the stairs to the ground below. One of his aids stepped forward and looked at him with his head cocked to the side. The aid in question always was very curious. Now would not happen to be a break from that.

"Was the long speech really necessary?"

"Yes, Commander it was. Go supervise them from the security office."

"Yes, sir."

"And do a good job!"

"Greetings to you too, General Mont." The voice of General Katarn traveled over the connection. "And sure. What do you want to talk about...?"

Kenshin stood a few paces away from where, moments before his comlink beeped, he had been recieving a small lesson on drilling from the seargent who was now running the battalion before him through their routines.

For a military officer, Kenshin knew very little about what it was like to go through training. However he was a fast learner and he was soon aware that it was just as much as a mental preparation as it was a physical preparation.

How he managed to lead such an elite group was beyond him. Perhaps it was because he showed every officer the same respect and willingness to learn from them.