Introduction

The Black Cobras are divided into four distinct areas: Assaulters, Pilots, Sniper, and Support Personnel. Each and every member falls into one (or more) of these categories. Potential Cobra members are drawn from Heiter Securities' SWAT teams, as well the numerous Tabbir Sector militaries. Before a new member can be trained in one of the four areas, he must first meet (or exceed) certain criteria. If the trainee does not meet these criteria, he is put through a rigorous training regiment on a pass or fail basis. Each trainee is given two chances to pass, in the form of two comprehensive tests of their abilities. If they fail both tests, they are run out of the program and returned to their respective units. Only two candidates have ever failed both tests. The tests are given three months apart, with the time between them filled with a hectic schedule of weapons training, survivial skills, martial arts training, vehicular training, physical conditioning, and some technical training. The training schedule is condensed in format, teaching in three months what would normally take upwards of a year. The candidate is then given his first test. Regardless of outcome, the candidate continues with his training. He is not told whether he passed or failed. After three more months of intensive training, the candidate is given his second test. he is then told the results of both of his tests. If he passed both he graduates and begins his training in one of the four areas. If he failed one, he is given one month of training in the area(s) he failed, and given a re-test. If he fails the re-test he is sent back to his unit. If he passes he graduates.

[Training Regiment]  |  [A Typical Graduate]


[Assaulters]  |  [Snipers]  |  [Pilots]  |  [Support Personnel]  |  [Droids]

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This is an original work by Ross Hedvicek