Quote: blackaeronaut wrote:Similar to the Tower Guards in London, who carry HK assault rifles, or their associates the Royal Wardsmen (i.e., the Beefeaters), who despite
That's kind of why I mentioned the Tomb Guards.
For one thing, there's no denying the US Space Program's military heritage. All pilots and commanders are either USAF or USN, so something that
evokes the US Army Tomb Guards seems very appropriate.
Also, the Tomb Guards perform that vital task of looking 'ornamental,' and they work extremely hard to make sure that their uniforms and regalia are
utterly perfect... However, make no mistake that those M-14s they carry are the Real Deal and that they carry a magazine or two on their person.
their average age and build (mid to late 40s and slightly portly) are veterans with a minimum of 20 years' service in the British military (so, yes, that
45-year-old man with the bald spot and the spare tire might be able to kill you in 7 seconds with his left thumb). I think that such an honor guard in Fenspace
would be an elite posting, drawn from all factions, perhaps by nomination and review. Nominees would be selected based on record, temprament, and physical
fitness. Guards are stationed on a new orbital vehicle, moving in tandem with the Apollo 10 orbiter, which serves as a Visitors' Center and bunkhouse for
the current guard shift.
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