Special Recovery Unit

The 1st Special Recovery Unit was initially formed out of the Mildassian Forward Recon Units, about eighty years before the Vendrum Wars, designed with the intention of carrying out raids and securing important artefacts that could prove useful to the Mildassian Government. Since then, SRU has proved itself to be an effective Forward Reconnaissance and Counter-Terrorist force for the Mildassian Armed Forces.

Officer Selection
Once officer candidates have been selected, they are split into teams of four, and assigned an individual mentor, normally a Colour Sergeant, or sometimes a Sergeant-Major. The candidates are nominally awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant. These teams normally spend a year under the control of their mentor, being watched and assessed carefully, and alternating command positions on small-scale operations. Once their time on probation is up, the officers are then given command of their Troops as and when a Team becomes available.

Uniform Distinctions
SRU Operators, whilst at Verdensin, wear grey berets with the unit cap badge. The grey colour symbolises the clandestine work of the Unit. It is this beret, as well as their status, that leads them to be referred to by themselves and others as "The Grey Sabres".

Behind The Scenes
The Special Recovery Unit takes inspiration from the various Special Forces units of the world, chiefly the British Army Special Air Service and the United States Delta Force.