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Once you get beyond the rank and file Sons divided into the Army, Navy and Air Forces, who would be considered Special Forces in most other militaries to begin with, the Sons join one or two divisions. Each division is headed by one of the Founders with the exception of the Animarus.
Animarus
Lead by Nisorin and Celestie Lertis, the Animarus are the Spellswords of the Sons' SpecOps.They combine magical or psionic might with martial prowess, often working weapon attacks into the somatic components of spells. Masters of their chosen weapons from daggers and knives to lances and claymores, pistols to, quite literally, small cannons. They are as familiar with their weapons as they are with their magic, and upon graduation of an Animarus' training, they are sent out to find unique materials for their weaponry. They're the most often seen division, and so are often seen as the 'mascots' of sorts for the Sons.
Rragni Opis
Lead by Luna, the Rragni Opis, pronounced with a rolled 'R,' is the Son's specialized magic division. Mostly eschewing physical weapons, though they do, train relatively lightly in weapon usage now that AM fields are prevalent, they stick almost exclusively to magic. From elemental to conjuring, enchanting, cursing, and others, the Rragni Opis are some of the most unpredictable of the divisions. They work closely with the research divisions to find new or more efficient uses of magic.
Psio Indiges
Lead by Jade Tempora, the Psio Indiges are what became of Jade's Psiona elites that came over to the Sons with her. Exclusively using a mixture of psionics and advanced technology, they are some of the most outlandish looking of the divisions. Clad in skintight haptic suits covered in specialty armor plating and designed by the Son, they are about as unique as they can get. Some are graceful, lithe and smooth suits, others are big, bulky and aggressive. They often specialize in ranged weaponry, though more than a few, such as Jade herself, prefer a good ol' sword or spear. Every one is a part of the research NCD, in addition to their military duties. They are one of the most dangerous and strange divisions, seeing the world like a massive sandbox for them to play in.
Atra Sicari
Lead by Kerion Derto, the Atra Sicari are the BlackOps of the SpecOps. They are just at home in the midst of a massive crowd as they are sneaking through the ventilation system of a starship. Trained to hide both in the shadows and plain sight, they are both the most and the least seen members, which is the point. Most diplomats are either Psio Indiges or Atra Sicari. These sneaks focus on self-centered magics, not releasing the wavelengths that other magic users sense. They are thieves, saboteurs, spies, hackers and assassins.
Mira Sierrensa
Lead by Alexander Ceris, the name reveals it all. They are the Sons' branch of the Sierrensa Order, and have honed their techniques to very high levels of control and power. Their arts focus entirely on self control, of body, of mind, of magic, spirit and Weave. They can push themselves to the very limit, and keep on pushing. Even to many mages, their fighting styles seem otherworldly and mysterious. Most can exert their self control upon their surroundings, warping space, distorting landscapes and manipulating light. Many within the Sons claim them to be the most dangerous, while others the least. They, for the most part, dislike wars and power struggles, preferring instead to seek knowledge. Once in the battle, their faces remain stoic, calm. Their choice in weaponry is as varied as the Animarus, though their movements are harder to track.