The Ironbrands

War is business, and business is booming. The Ironbrands are a mercenary guild of the highest caliber. They are famous for their Hardsuits — steam-assisted, hydraulic armor plating that turns a man into a walking tank.

The Ironbrands have no politics. They will guard a Redeemer church one week and a Consortium bullion train the next, provided the check clears. They value professionalism above all else. An Ironbrand contract is considered more binding than a marriage vow. In a world of chaos, they offer the absolute certainty of violence.

The Code

An Ironbrand never breaks a contract, never gives a refund, and never asks what is in the box.

Agenda

Profit and reputation. The Ironbrands are currently stockpiling heavy weaponry, leading some to believe they are planning to carve out their own state.

Archetypes

The Mercenary. The Bodyguard. The Armored Trooper. The Gunsmith.

Faction Tactics

Fire-and-maneuver. Ironbrands fight in disciplined squads with overlapping fields of fire, clear communication, and pre-planned retreat routes. They use Shock-Troopers as the anvil and Contractors as the hammer. Every engagement has an exit strategy because dead mercenaries don’t collect payment. They will execute a tactical withdrawal if outmatched — retreating isn’t losing, it’s repositioning.