The Shadow Horde
| The Shadow Horde | |
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| General Information | |
| Status | Active |
| Leader | Bork Shalas |
| Motto | No Retreat |
| Headquarters | Unknown |
| Historical Information | |
| Founded | Year 19 |
| Political Information | |
| Type | Irregular Force |
The Shadow Horde is a powerful mercenary group that was originally formed by the Nikto Morgukai clans. The organization has since expanded to include members of other species who share their values and combat skills.
The Shadow Horde is led by Warchief Bork Shalas, a force-sensitive Morgukai warrior who possesses the gift of Force visions. Bork has had visions of a great war that threatens the galaxy and the survival of all species. This prophecy has become the sole purpose of the Shadow Horde, and they follow their leader blindly in their quest to prevent the impending conflict.
The Shadow Horde possesses a large ground army and a powerful space fleet, making them a formidable force in battle. They are known for their use of advanced technology and their ruthless tactics, which have earned them a reputation as one of the most feared mercenary groups in the galaxy.
The Shadow Horde has been involved in a number of conflicts throughout the galaxy, including the War for Gazaan and the Kowak Raids. They have also been known to ally themselves with the Zann Consortium.
Overall, the Shadow Horde is a powerful force to be reckoned with in the galaxy. Their unwavering commitment to their cause, combined with their combat skills and advanced technology, make them a formidable foe in battle.
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Structure
The Dotkhauue Tiam Clan is the ruling clan of the horde led by Warchief Bork Shalas, the clan is made up of more than many hundred Nikto troopers specialized in different combat roles. The organized mercenary division has eight hundred warriors from multiple races and cultures and is used primarily as reinforcements. The Shadow Horde Space force is made up of Several capital ships, one being the notable [[Colossal-class Heavy Carrier [CH] Red Insurgent]] which is also used by the Warchief as his flagship, hundreds of fighters, and several gunships. The Shadow horde also has several hundred Battle droids, T-Series Tactical Droid, and K-4 Security Droids. GR-75 Medium Transport, several JX40 Jailspeeders, Sandcrawlers, and Seltiss-2 Caravel make the Horde deployment capabilities rival those of larger groups. Additionally, the Luxury Sail Barge “Stalker” that functions as the personal barge of the Warchief provides support and troop mobility to the horde.
The Dotkhauue Tiam Clan
The Dotkhauue Tiam is a Kajain'sa'Nikto clan that follows the Morgukai customs and combat techniques, they are known for being experts in manipulating Cortosis ore and Crystalline vertex to forge their weaponry most notably the Morgukai Cortosis Staff.
The clan is conformed by refugees from Kintan that were smuggled through the Eidola Pirates blockade by Bork Shalas and with help from smugglers and other Morgukai.
Able to quickly adapt to their environment the Kajain'sa'Nikto are cunning combatants specializing in the arts of melee combat. The clan worships M’dweeshu as their deity and often takes prisoners from the multiple battlefields where they participate in only to later use them for sacrifices offered to their god.
The Shadow Enforcers
Shadow Enforces are the elite forces of the Shadow Horde, they have mastered many weapon techniques that make them a deadly force on the battlefield. Shadow enforcers number enough to be considered a special forces battalion. Their equipment is based on the role they take in the different combat missions in which they participate. Their armor was designed by Bork Shalas to differentiate them from the common warriors of the Shadow Horde. They are usually seen equipped with high-powered armaments.
The Shadow Guard
The Shadow Guard is a unit made up of Morgukai warriors trained by Bork Shalas himself. They make up the personal security of their commander and are experts in the use of Melee weapons, specifically Cortosis staffs. Additionally they use shields to protect themselves from laser weapons. His armor is ceremonial in style and was designed by Bork Shalas.
Equipment
The Shadow Horde has a very varied arsenal for land and space operations. The ground forces are made up of ten Nikto battalions and twenty mercenary battalions equipped with short, medium, and long-range weapons, supported by JX40 Jailspeeder and Kettrifee Air Mover for the transport of troops. In addition, WLO 5 Speeder Tanks and Hoverscouts provide strike support to ground troops.
The Shadow Horde's space fleet is a formidable force in the galaxy, comprised of a variety of ships and fighters designed for maximum combat effectiveness.
At the heart of the fleet are the Dreadnaught-class Heavy Cruisers and Kaloth-class Battlecruisers, which serve as the main capital ships. These vessels are heavily armed and armored, capable of delivering devastating firepower to any enemy fleet they encounter. The Dreadnaught-class is a versatile vessel with multiple weapons platforms, while the Kaloth-class is designed for high-speed assaults and hit-and-run tactics.
Supporting these capital ships are several Arquitens-class Light Cruisers and Hammerhead cruisers, which serve as escorts. These vessels are smaller and more nimble than the capital ships, allowing them to provide tactical support and cover fire for their larger counterparts. The Arquitens-class is equipped with turbolaser batteries and missile launchers, while the Hammerhead cruisers are known for their powerful ramming capabilities.
In addition to these larger ships, the Shadow Horde's fleet includes a variety of fighters designed for different roles in combat. The R-41 Starchasers are the main fighters used by the Shadow Horde, equipped with laser cannons and proton torpedoes for attacking enemy ships. The N1-fighters, on the other hand, are used for reconnaissance and scouting missions, with their sleek design allowing them to slip past enemy defenses undetected.
The Gazaan War
Bork Shalas was led an invasion to planet Gazaan on Year 22 against the Galactic Alliance. Bork commanded Zann Consorium, Dark Star Hellions, Void Wolves and Crimson Dawn forces to victory. The Shadow Horde played a key role on the war as their fierceness damaged the Rebels morale and numbers greatly as described in Bork Shalas's Journal of the Gazaan War
