Setting Blurb Art: Soldiers of the 36th Century
(A massive shout out and thank you to the artist @hyliabeilschmidt, go gib her your money!)
United Markets "Covenanter" Militiaman -
While the non-collectivist collective of non-states that form the United Markets (U.M.) do not practice conscription, it is heavily frowned upon for sovis (sovereign individuals) to not do their bit against the forces of statism by participating in a local militia. As they have become the dominant sub-faction within the U.M., the Hoppean "Covenant" model of non-state structure become wildly copied. So too did its style of fashion, on and off the battlefield. This militiaman is wearing the "Sunday Best" combat uniform made popular by Hoppeans of Ceres. Originally meant as a unifying mark of material culture for the original covenant community on Ceres, the black and gold tartan is now worn by all that pledge to take up arms in defense of the United Markets.
World Congress of Freedom "Clonscript" Trooper -
Portmanteau of clone and conscript, referring to the cloned portion of the World Congress of Freedom’s military, known as the Peoples’ Legions. W.C.O.F. Party Members consider “Clonscript” derogatory; they prefer Combat Bioautomata. Party Members of the W.C.O.F. donate genetic material to flash clone soldiers to fight in their stead (rumor has it the DNA of fallen enemies is harvested as well). Due to the nature of their production all Clonscripts are sterile, and their bodies are not designed to last beyond thirty years after decanting. This Clonscript has survived his first deployment, and has received body armor signifying his promotion from Hastati to Principes. The next human wave he is sent to, he may receive combat vehicle support.
Corporate Empire Land Force "Dragoon" (Blood Guard) -
In the Corporate Empire, the highest award one can receive in the line of duty is the Anderson Blood Diamond. Recipients of the Blood Diamond, or a member of the recipient's immediate family (if awarded posthumously), are inducted into the ranks of the Blood Guard. The Blood Guard serve as the Land Force's fanatic light infantry (the red-blooded counterpart to the cooler and collected Shock Guard tankers), and are more than willing to perform more acts above and beyond the call of duty. Guardsmen like this one wear the crimson red duty deel under their combat armor. An unspoken rule among members of the Blood Guard is to never be in the same bar with members of the Shock Guard. No glory is won in inter-service bar fights.
