Task Force Rhino
Tanaka's ninety-six power-armored Marines take Medina's vital systems with precise lethal force and disciplined restraint toward civilians.
Story so far
Task Force Rhino deploys from the Gathering Storm in twelve landing craft carrying teams of eight. Its Marines wear vibrant blue power armor with articulation derived from but distinct from Martian designs. They land across Medina Station to seize access points, operations, reactor control, environmental systems, and the coalition's representatives.
The troops enter peacefully where doors open, breach sealed compartments in drilled unison, and warn unarmed civilians aside. They kill the few armed resisters immediately but do not punish bystanders or display anger, bravado, or cruelty. Under Colonel Aliana Tanaka, that impersonal discipline turns overwhelming force into calm social control and helps complete Medina's capture in under four hours.
Appearance
Ninety-six professional Marines in vivid blue articulated power armor, magnetic boots, sealed helmets, and coordinated eight-person teams supported by twelve landing craft.
Role
Rhino is the ground force that makes Laconian naval dominance operational by physically occupying Medina's critical spaces.
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- Tanaka's heavily drilled Marine force is assigned to board Medina and seize the communications and trade hub within minutes.
- Tanaka's ninety-six power-armored Marines take Medina's vital systems with precise lethal force and disciplined restraint toward civilians.