Darius III
Caldari
Interstellar eXodus
BricK sQuAD.
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Posted - 2011.06.04 21:05:00 -
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I'd like to relate a bit of Brick Squad's history and origins for your reading pleasure. Our story begins in the tenth century B.C.
The original Brick Squad was composed of three distinct groups divided on racial and class lines. The more dominate group were the Scythians who originally founded Brick and were supported by Cimmerians (of which Conan is the most famous historical figure) and the Indo-Aryans, a mix of the conquering Aryan bloodlines and fierce nomads of the Steppes of the IndoAsian subcontenent.
The Scythians were a particularly bloodthirsty culture based upon war and gold. They rode fast,solid steeds and used a mix of Calvary archers and melee troops. Thier bows were medium range and good damage. The Scythians would invade nearby villages and generally would exterminate the males and subjugate the females. After battle it was customary for the Scythian commander to behead the warlord he had conquered, and then fashion a cup from the skull for the post victory toast.
When the Scythans first encountered the Cimmerians-they were awed by the fighting spirit or the people. They first rode in expecting an easy win only to find that every member of the tribe came out battle ready. This included women, children, the elderly and even infants. While the Scythians eventually did win, they chose to forgo the ritual execution of the conquered males. The Scythian leader-over much protest-decided that the fierce warrior spirit of the Crimmerians should be protected and incorporated into Scythian battle formations.
The two groups were homogenized within a generation and then were a formidable force the likes of which had never been seen West of Mongolia. As they traveled East they conquered many lands from Africa to Asia before turning South to the Indian Sub-Continent. There they encountered the IndoAryans in what was to be the toughest fight of the campaign. After an Aryan invasion of India-the Aryans developed a stable and lasting relationship with the conquered peoples. This had lasting peace and stability for over 200 years. In that time they devised and rigorously practiced tactics and formations never seen in the theater of war before. They developed and used camouflage perfectly-springing up at the last second and using thier curved blade, to behead enemies in a fearsome surprise attack.
Again seeing new tactics and bold fighters-the Scythians formed a kinship with the IndoAryans and incorporated the bravest and strongest warriors into the society.This was the original Brick Squad. Once unified this group was first recorded in history by Herodotus in 450 B.C. although some fragmentary Sanskrit tablets show a unique Cuneiform symbol never identified-that some scholars believe is in fact-a fired clay brick. Brick Squad was now a unified group without a homeland-which worked out well for them as they were able to attack virtually and other nation with political impunity, as they had no allies.
Many of the traditions present in the original components of Brick remain to this day. The symbolic use of Drakes traces back to the Scythians-good damage at medium range on a solid steed. The Brick engagement rules of never surrender and fight till the death draws it's roots back to the Crimmerian attitude that it is better to be killed in battle than to live your life in defeat. Also in Bricks arsenal is the use of cloakers and unprobeable ships-which we can directly attribute ancient camouflage tactics employed by the IndoAryans of the 7th Century B.C.
Many of the current Brick Squad members can directly trace their lineage to one of the three groups nearly Three Thousand years ago. Although much of the history has been destroyed or is still being kept secret-contemporary historians agree on one thing: Brick Squad is one of the worlds oldest warrior societies still thriving in the modern world.
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Scythians
India conquered by Aryans?
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