Bayonet troops

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NPC Type: Simple

Know to have infiltrated London early in the War, the Bayonet Troops became so named for the vicious matter in which they stabbed their victims to death. Their appearance, at a distance, seems normal. Up close, they seem to have too many joints in their arms and legs and their rough uniforms bunch and sag in all the wrong places. Their faces are shrouded by what look like combined gas-masks and helmets that contain a greenish, pressurised vapour.

The Bayonet Troopers are known to always operate in squads or packs and seemingly prefer to carry out their business during the hours of darkness. Several have been captured alive, but they soon die once their helmets have been removed. With strangely child-like faces and tiny, gasping mouths, they present a disturbing sight.

Scientists have concluded that the Bayonet Troops are, essentially, a disposable assault weapon. They seem unable to feed themselves, simply hunting and killing until they die of starvation. This raises a vital question that is perplexing the Government and military: if they live such short lives, why are they still being encountered?

The information below refers to a squad of five Bayonet Troops, who are considered to be simple NPCs.

Action: 9

Influence: 2

Insight: 4

Traits They will follow their mission until death (+) One weapon, but they know how to use it (+) Strange joints make them surprisingly agile (+) Can move very swiftly when they want to (+) Tactically astute (+) Single-minded (-) They need the gas to remain alive (-)