Black Sands Squadron
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| Guild Summary | |
|---|---|
| Established | 2025-04-01 |
| Members | 1 |
| Focus | Aerial PvP, PvE exploration, Manufacturing |
| Membership | |
| Recruitment | By Application |
| Platform | PC |
| Language | English |
| Timezones | Central |
| Activities | All Events |
| Play Style | |
| PVE | Yes |
| PVP | Aggressively |
| RP | Yes |
| Major House | Atreides |
| Links | |
Description
Type: Elite Ornithopter Assault Force & Exploration Wing
Affiliation: House Atreides
Motto: “Dominion through destruction.”
Sigil: A black ornithopter descending from the sky, wings extended, with explosions and debris trailing behind it, set against a background of scorched desert dunes and rising plumes of smoke.
Recruitment
Message GunnerGat or GunnerGat#7730 in discord. Link will be posted this weekend.
[RECRUITMENT NOTICE – BLACK SANDS SQUADRON]
“Dominion Through Destruction”
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To all warriors of the sky:
House Atreides calls upon the bold, the fearless, and the relentless.
The Black Sands Squadron—the elite aerial assault & exploration force of Arrakis—is now recruiting. We seek ornithopter pilots who are ready to bring the fury of the desert down upon our enemies.
This is not a unit for the timid. We strike hard, we leave nothing standing, and we are always the first in and last out. Our missions are brutal. Our resolve is absolute.
Ranks/Hierarchy
Squadron Composition:
Squadron Commander (Callsign: “Killjoy”) – A hardened veteran, Killjoy is the epitome of the Black Sands’ ethos: aggressive, decisive, and relentless. Under his command, the squadron has become a symbol of terror on the battlefield, striking at the heart of any enemy force without hesitation.
Squadron Lieutenant: These Black Sands’ pilots are highly trained, not just in ornithopter combat, but in coordinating complex assault missions. Each pilot is skilled at both long-range bombing and close combat with enemy aircraft. Their primary goal is total destruction, often at the expense of their own safety.
Wing Leader: These units focus on heavy machine guns and missile launchers designed for air-to-ground or air-to-air combat. They provide fire support for ground operations and assist in the destruction of enemy aircraft, armor and fortifications.
Pilot: Backbone of the squadron they are the core combat aviators and support pilots who follow the guilds motto: “Dominion through destruction.”
Roles
Air Assault Operations: The Black Sands are deployed in full-scale aerial assaults, aimed at neutralizing the enemy’s infrastructure, command centers, and key military positions. They strike hard and fast, using heavily armed ornithopters to deliver massive bombs, missiles, and machine gun fire to obliterate enemy targets.
Bombing Runs: The squadron excels in high-altitude and low-level bombing, focusing on the destruction of enemy bases, spice operations, and fortified positions. Their precision targeting ensures maximum destruction, while their speed keeps them out of reach of most enemy defenses.
Close Air Support: The Black Sands also provide close air support for House Atreides’ ground forces. Their rapid deployment allows them to deliver instant firepower during engagements, ensuring that enemy positions are cleared to allow advancing infantry or armored units to break through.
Counter-Insurgency and Base Disruption: In addition to direct assault missions, the Black Sands are often called in for counter-insurgency operations. Whether fighting off raiders or dismantling enemy strongholds, they employ high-explosive strikes to disrupt enemy logistics and control points.
Air Superiority Patrols: Black Sands ornithopters are deployed to maintain uninterrupted control of the skies over Atreides territory, intercepting enemy aircraft, smugglers, or Harkonnen recon flights before they breach defensive lines.
Deep Desert Reconnaissance: The squadron leads long-range expeditions beyond known territory—mapping sandworm paths, identifying potential spice veins, and searching for ancient structures or signs of hidden enemies.
Rapid Deployment Support: With high-speed deployment protocols, the Black Sands are capable of responding to any emerging threat within minutes—from rogue worm activity to sudden insurgent uprisings.
Recon: Specialized in stealth flight, terrain scanning, and data gathering. Often fly solo deep into uncharted zones with cloaked systems and long-range comms.
Guild Lore
The Black Sands Squadron is House Atreides’ elite aerial assault force, specializing in direct attack, high-powered bombardment, and strategic deep desert exploration. The Black Sands exist to bring the full weight of military force down upon their enemies. They are not concerned with subtlety—they are the hammer, designed to crush all in their path. Their name, Black Sands, evokes the destruction they bring upon the desert world of Arrakis. The squadron’s tactics are simple: overwhelm the enemy with sheer air power. They strike with precision, but their intent is always to leave their enemies in a state of ruin. Black Sands Squadron is the fire in the sky—and the eye in the storm. They don’t just dominate the airspace; they own the horizon. In a world where silence can hide a sandworm and the sun can blind the untrained, they are relentless watchers and merciless strikers. Whether unleashing destruction or flying beyond the known, the Black Sands bring one promise:
Nothing escapes their sight. Nothing survives their power.
Desert Power