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| − | One of Doctor Cortland's first endeavors, was taking over the failed ''[[Grand Crusader|Grand Crusader II]]'' OmniMech project<ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' page 100 - Grand Crusader II Variants - Variant sections the OmniMech project due in 3070.</ref> which had floundered.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'' page 134 - Dr. Copeland takes over the failed Grand Crusader II OmniMech project and makes into new series of OmniMechs.</ref> In [[3070]], the Celestial series | + | One of Doctor Cortland's first endeavors, was taking over the failed ''[[Grand Crusader|Grand Crusader II]]'' OmniMech project<ref>''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'' page 100 - Grand Crusader II Variants - Variant sections the OmniMech project due in 3070.</ref> which had floundered.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'' page 134 - Dr. Copeland takes over the failed Grand Crusader II OmniMech project and makes into new series of OmniMechs.</ref> In [[3070]], the Celestial series' premiere shocked many who expected to see only one 'Mech design but were greeted with six instead. These six designs were each named after angelic beings from various religions and were made to appear menacing to all who opposed them, thus adding merit to the designs' namesakes. |
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Manei Domini – An elite group of cybernetically-enhanced soldiers which served the Word of Blake from approximately 3060 into the early 3080s.
These soldiers were considered their own sub-group within Word of Blake organization. Public knowledge of them was largely unknown until the Jihad began in 3068.[1]
These warriors-culture only answered to the Manei Domini leadership. The leadership includes the Precentor Manei Domini, individual named Apollyon. He answers to a only referred individual known only as the Master.[2]
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Characteristics
Manei Domini soldiers are known for their fierceness, fearlessness, and fanatical devotion to their duty. In addition, they trust their fellow Manei Domini kin without question further compounding their combat capability.
Overview of Manei Domini
Typically, Manei Domini are soldiers who have been selected for their fanatical devotion and dedication to the Word of Blake. Normally soldiers who have grievous injuries which require radical reconstruction and implantation are more preferable for Manei Domini selection.[3]
The Manei Domini utilize their own langauge aptly named High Dominus, which is a mix of ancient Greek and classic Latin. However the Manei Domini regularly intermix High Dominus with more well known languages such as English. This intermixing understandably confuses others not of the Manei Domini who hear it. Usually it is spoke in greetings to fellow Domini as well as in special chants.[4]
History
During most of the 3060s the Manei Domini were reportedly operating under spec ops. It was not until the outbreak of the Jihad that the Manei Domini were organized into thirteen “Shadow Divisions”.
Manei Domini Equipment
The Manei Domini employed a vast variety of equipment, weaponry, cyberware and vehicles, all of which were used to terrifying effect.
Manei Domini Vehicles
The Manei Domini possessed a special array of BattleMechs, Battle Armor, combat vehicles, and Aerospace fighters with most of the designs being enhanced versions of standard vehicles used by armies before. However, some time after that the Manei Domini came into contact with military engineer, Doctor Devon Cortland, who was able to develop many new series of armor, Aerospace fighters, Omni-vehicles, as well as OmniMechs. Cortland designed this technology for exclusive Manei Domini use by implementing cybernetic interface systems in almost all Manei Domini equipment.
Celestial Series of OmniMechs
One of Doctor Cortland's first endeavors, was taking over the failed Grand Crusader II OmniMech project[5] which had floundered.[6] In 3070, the Celestial series' premiere shocked many who expected to see only one 'Mech design but were greeted with six instead. These six designs were each named after angelic beings from various religions and were made to appear menacing to all who opposed them, thus adding merit to the designs' namesakes.
| Malak Light OmniMech | Preta Medium OmniMech | Grigori Heavy OmniMech |
| Deva Heavy OmniMech | Seraph Assault OmniMech | Archangel Assault OmniMech |
Demon Series of Battle Armor
Design to accompany the Celestial Series OmniMechs in battle, the Demons series first appeared in 3070[7] in various hotspots on the battlefields of the Jihad. Like the Celestial Series, the Battle Armor has only few appear among the outside the ranks of the Manei Domini. The all the Demons are named after demonic creatures from ancient lore, which like wise been given demonic appearances.
| Djinn Light Battle Armor | Asura Medium Battle Armor | Se'irim Medium Battle Armor |
| Tengu Heavy Battle Armor | Nephilim Assault Battle Armor | Shedu (Quad) Assault Battle Armor |
Spectral Series of OmniFighters
The Spectral Series of OmniFighters begun to appear on Gibson in late 3071.[8] The three designs share same smiliar design features include a small cockpit and collapsible wing structures. The collaspaible wings allow for the fighter to reduce its profile in space. Allowing for it be mistaken as a escape pod or small shuttle, however this was accidental benefit by then Demi-Precentor Vapula. His aim was to improve vector thrust charactistics of the fighter in space.[9]
| Shade Light OmniFighter | Rusalka Medium OmniFighter | Striga Heavy OmniFighter |
Serpentus Series of OmniVehicles
Newest of the Manei Domini's exclusive series of equipment, the Serpentus series first appeared in early 3070s. As of this writing, only one of the series has been identified.[10]
| Bolla Stealth Tank |
Omni Configuration Names
Like all Omni related vehicles/'Mechs/etc, they have number of configurations. However, instead of using common configuration names such as "Primary", "A Config", it uses Latin terms instead. Other follow on OmniVehicles and OmniFighters have use the same configuration naming conventions.
| Conventional Omni Names | Primary Config. | A Config. | B Config. | C Config. | D Config. | E Config. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manei Domini Names | Invictus | Dominus | Infernus | Comminus | Luminos | Eminus |
Manei Domini Ranking & Classes
Manei Domini’s ranking system uses both standard Word of Blake ranking system and their own. Also the Domini have a different classification of their soldiers. Rank seniority goes by seven characters from the greek alphabet, with the first lowest rank. Also occuption of the various members of the Domini are given in their full rank as well.
Example: A soldier's birth name is Sarah Marshal and the her occupation is a MechWarrior. If being addressed to, she could answer to as Adept Marshal or as Phantom Adept Beta Marshal.
| ComStar Rank | Adept | Adept | Adept | Adept | Demi-Precentor | Precentor | Precentor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manei Domin Rank |
Alpha | Beta | Omega | Tau | Delta | Sigma | Omicron |
| Class Designator | Primary Function | Cybernetic Implants Required |
|---|---|---|
| Ghost | Reconnaissance | Ear or Eye implant |
| Wraith | Infiltrator | Cosmetic Implants (non-horror type) |
| Banshee | Defense | Full-Body Myomer implants |
| Zombie | Assault | Enhanced Prosthetic |
| Phantom | Vehicular Pilot | Vehicular DNI Implant |
| Specter | Command | Communication implant |
| Poltergeist | Special Operative | Any Implants |
References
- ↑ ’’Jihad Hot Spots: 3072’’ page 119 - Rules Annex - Manei Domini - Creation rules mentions Domini existed during the 3060s as small special operation teams.
- ↑ ’’Jihad Secrets: The Blake Documents’’ page 81 – Apollyon profile – Title of Precentor Manei Domini and him answering only to the Master are listed
- ↑ ’’Jihad Hot Spots: 3072’’ page 123 – Requirements of becoming a Manei Domini.
- ↑ ’’Jihad Hot Spots: 3072’’ page 122 - Rules Annex - language of Domini Manei and it usage.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade page 100 - Grand Crusader II Variants - Variant sections the OmniMech project due in 3070.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072 page 134 - Dr. Copeland takes over the failed Grand Crusader II OmniMech project and makes into new series of OmniMechs.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3072 page 142 - Djinn Battle Armor - Early fluff describes the beginnings of the Demon Series of Battle Armor.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075 page 102 - Striga Heavy OmniFighter profile - Striga appeared in late 3071 with lighter sisters fighter appearing later.
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3075 page 98 - S-HA-O Shade - Capacities - Collapiable Wings ablities.
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076 page 112-113 - Bolla Stealth Tank - OmniVehicle series name given.