Spartan Brigade Prologue

Prologue

"Line up!" The drill instructor ordered at the mass of teenagers in front of him. They complied by lining in three rows, separated by three feet gaps. The courtyard was large enough to house the almost two hundred something recruits.

"You know why the Government of the Divided States of America has called you for service." The drill instructor's voice echoed across the open courtyard. It sent chills to Vincent's bones. "Military service is mandatory and those goddamn Demons had already entered our atmosphere." He paused, watching their expressions amusingly. "They are preparing to land at the western side of California."

The recruits couldn't help but to whisper to themselves. Although this could be seen as a lack of discipline, the drill instructor allowed this. Fear while it last. They weren't soldiers yet.

"Listen up," the drill instructor decided to cut the crap. "You are all here for one thing." He grinned widely. "The government has ran out of civilians to recruit from and the only thing that remains was you. The others has either gone to conspire with the Cultists or joined the Remnant Order of the Catholics, but you? Oh boy, you will be part of a new branch of the DS Army." He paused; everyone was quiet. "But we are not alone in this."

An armored grizzled soldier appeared into view. He was clad in black and gold armor. A golden crucifix was attached to his left shoulder and the insignia of the Enochian Guards Regiment to the right.

"He was part of Heaven's forces but he still remembers his own roots and decided to help." The drill instructor added. The recruits were wide eyed and in awe. "Protectorate Blackshot, any words?"

"Sure, Sergeant." Blackshot says. His headgear module parted to reveal a face no younger than they are but his age were far more older than them. "Children," he began. His left eye was missing but slowly healing and a scar ran from his left eyebrow down to his right cheek. He also sports a mohawk haircut.

"You all remind me of myself when God has chosen us for the Regiment. Like you are, I was a child before we were interred to an eternal war that lasted for decades. It was brutal, but the sacrifices were worth it." He grinned. "Had it not for the Father, we were all dead. I won't bore you any further with my speech. Some of you wouldn't even understand it. You will be part of the Spartan Brigade, a branch of the DS Army specialized in combating demonic and insurgent elements alike. You will earn privileges and will become heroes. You will earn your people's respect. But know this, with great sacrifice, comes with great victory." He grinned again.

"Who is like God, recruits. Good luck."