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 //REAPER//s go by a number of different names of which the most common tend to be Salvage Marines, Cannon Fodder, and Expendable resources. //REAPER//s go by a number of different names of which the most common tend to be Salvage Marines, Cannon Fodder, and Expendable resources.
 Invitation to the //REAPER//s is via recruitment or volunteering. They accept any Caste or walk of life and the unit is mixed Sex.  Invitation to the //REAPER//s is via recruitment or volunteering. They accept any Caste or walk of life and the unit is mixed Sex. 
-In the Words of the Senior Drill instructors: All Salvage Marines equally worthless so long as they continue to toe the line and work for the advancement of the Holy Bottom Line. A Return on investment into each marines training is expected. Equipment costs, training costs, food costs, Time is Money. While the Matriarchy may not have a credit system or monetary system, For //REAPER//s currency is measured in hours. +In the Words of the Senior Drill instructors: All Salvage Marines are equally worthless so long as they continue to toe the line and work for the advancement of the Holy Bottom Line. A Return on investment into each marines training is expected. Equipment costs, training costs, food costs. While the Matriarchy may not have a credit system or monetary system, For the //REAPER//s? Currency is measured in hours. 
  
-After all, Time is Money and every REAPER is expected to pull their weight.+After all, Time is Money and every //REAPER// is expected to pull their weight.
  
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-A typical REAPER Shift is structured much like one would encounter at a factory or a office building and revolves around a Standard 24hour time frame which is further divided into 12 hours of work, 4 for personal time, 8 hours for rest. There are no 'days off' as would be conventionally expected from working a job. They're a standing Paramilitary force, and behave as such.+A typical //REAPER// Shift is structured much like one would encounter at a factory or a office building and revolves around a Standard 24hour time frame which is further divided into 12 hours of work, 4 for personal time, 8 hours for rest. There are no 'days off' as would be conventionally expected from working a job. They're a standing Paramilitary force, and behave as such.
  
-When not actively training, engaged in resource extraction, combat or work details as REAPER is expected to be maintaining their gear or engaging in any number of other pursuits. +When not actively training, engaged in resource extraction, combat or work details as //REAPER// is expected to be maintaining their gear or engaging in any number of other pursuits. 
  
-A typical REAPER detachment is platoon sized and consists of: +A typical Marine detachment is platoon sized and consists of: 
  
 A command Squad of up to 10 to 12 Marines, and as little as a 5 man team. A command Squad of up to 10 to 12 Marines, and as little as a 5 man team.
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 Rank among the Salvage marines is divided along the lines of a standing army. Rank among the Salvage marines is divided along the lines of a standing army.
  
-The current rank structure consists of:+The current rank structure consists of: [Marine Rank / Logistics equivalent]
    
-Captain+Captain [Senior Shift Leader]
  
-1st Lieutenant / (Pilot: Senior Warrant Officer)+1st Lieutenant / (Pilot: Senior Warrant Officer) [Executive Officer]
  
-2nd Lieutenant / (Pilot: Warrant Officer)+2nd Lieutenant / (Pilot: Warrant Officer) [Junior shift Leader]
  
-Sergeant (Drill Sergeant*)+Sergeant/Boss*1 (Drill Sergeant*2) [Team Leader]
  
-Corporal (Drill Corporal*)+Corporal (Drill Corporal*) [Assistant Team Leader]
  
-Specialist+Specialist [Supply Specialist/Armory Specialist etc... to denote area of specialty]
  
-Private+Private [None]
  
-Recruit*+Recruit*2
  
 While Aboard ship the 'Captain' takes a 'demotion' to Major in order to prevent any confusion among crew or Marines. A Captain of a ship of the line is the highest power aboard any ship and as such, even though 'Major' is a technical rank above, it is still considered a step down in rank and sign of respect towards any ships commander. While Aboard ship the 'Captain' takes a 'demotion' to Major in order to prevent any confusion among crew or Marines. A Captain of a ship of the line is the highest power aboard any ship and as such, even though 'Major' is a technical rank above, it is still considered a step down in rank and sign of respect towards any ships commander.
  
-*Note: with the Exception of Drills, Recruit is not a rank, a Drill rank will revert to their previous non-drill rank after a 4 year attachment as training cadre.+*1Note: Unofficial title used by marines in passing, Sergeants/Boss's tend to be the highest level most marines will interact with in a typical environment. Can also be used to denote any rank above Sergeant depending upon context: 'Boss Sarn said we're krumpin' these freeloading pirates today, scrappin' their ships an' that's final, so quit bitchin' and ready up them demo charges, Private!' "Yes, Boss..." 
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 +*2Note: With the Exception of Drills, Recruit is not a rank, a Drill rank will revert to their previous non-drill rank after a 4 year attachment as training cadre.
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