Anti-Unitologist Task Force

"Ne Tempus (Preventing Convergence)"

--AUTF's motto

WORK IN PROGRESS

The Anti-Unitologist Task Force (Formerly the 17th Counterterrorism Unit) was a heavily classified division of the Earth Defense Force, serving on Earth and later on Titan Station. They were declassified after the death of their commander and dissolvement in 2514. EarthGov dismisses the claims of it's existence, calling them "conspiracy theories created by terrorist sympathizers".

History

Formation

Following the hijacking of the USG Polonsky, EarthGov began to take notice of hostile Unitologist actions and, in 2438, the EDF formed the classified black operations group known as the 17th Counterterrorism Unit. Their original purpose was to retake the Polonsky and prevent any hostile takeovers of other ships.

Retaking the Polonsky

The 17th Counterterrorism Unit inserted the Polonsky from the USM Armistice armed with heavy weapons. Despite the heavy resistance, they were successfully clear the ship of any Union (Unitologist terrorist group) militants. The new captain of the ship, Lyle Sorenson, was detained and brought into questioning.

Destruction of the Dome

The Union terrorists had constructed a small station behind EarthGov's back. It was constructed with help from a high-ranking CEC official known as Dana Black. The reason it was known as the "Dome" was because of it's dome shape. It rested on a small spire in the middle of deep space. The 17th used several missiles launched from the Armistice, effectively destroying it in seconds.

First Dissolvement

The 17th was originally dissolved after the Union was eradicated following the destruction of the Dome. The soldiers who had served eventually decided to reform it at Titan Station. It was now known as the Anti-Unitologist Task Force.

Titan Station

The AUTF succeeded at many operations. Despite not being official, they were allowed to exist as they were eradicating cultists and people affiliated with a newly forming terrorist organization known as "The Circle". They then became an official part of the Titan Station Security Force in 2511. In this year alone, they assassinated two Circle members and arrested several high-ranking priests. Among the assassinated were Malcolm Park, former member of the station's security.

Necromorph Outbreak

The Necromorph Outbreak on Titan Station sealed the AUTF's fate. They were not trained to handle extremely hostile and unpredictable enemies. Only two members survived, John Carl Pederson and Andrew Blythe. When the station was destroyed, all records of their presence there were erased.

New Horizons Incident

Both John Carl Pederson and Andrew Blythe would reenlist into EarthGov security. They would then be killed just days later when the Circle attacked the New Horizons Colony. There were a few former AUTF members in the colony as well, but they would be killed just like Pederson and Blythe. This marked the end of the AUTF.

Former Members

25th Century

• John Percy Williams: Captain of the USM Armistice (Deceased)
• Michael Keller: Last surviving veteran of the Polonsky incident (Deceased)
• Joseph Wilson: Captain of the USM Whitehall (Deceased)
• Daniel Abrams: Last Surviving Veteran of the dome Skirmish (Deceased)
• Isaac Lewis: Combat Engineer (Deceased)
• C. Gate: Combat Engineer (Deceased)
• Conrad "Connor" Jennings, Sr.: Gunship Operator (Deceased)
• Louis "Louie" Donaldson: USM Armistice's quartermaster (Deceased)
• Brandon Clarke: Scout (Deceased)
• Austin Morelli: Medical Officer, Last surviving veteran who served during the 25th century (Deceased)

26th Century

• Frank Morelli: Last serving commander of the AUTF (KIA)
• Gabriel Lawrence: Overseer of AUTF operations (KIA)
• Jorgen Schniez: Field Commander of AUTF Squad 1 "Hell Hounds" (MIA)
• Brendan Hamill: Field Commander of AUTF Squad 2 "Pest Control" (KIA)
• Conrad Jennings III: Field Commander of AUTF Squad 3 "Black Knights" (MIA)
• Piotr Schniez: Field Commander of AUTF Squad 4 "Trojan Horse"
• Allen Wolfe: Officer (KIA)
• Peter Wilson: Officer (KIA)
• W. Morris: Combat Engineer (KIA)
• James Ander: Recruit (MIA)
• Jordan White: Recruit (MIA)
• William Glover: Quartermaster (Alive)
• Shaun "S-Dog" Ryder: Communications Officer (KIA)
• Mary-Anne Dawkins: Communications Officer (KIA)
• Blake "Baby-Face" Paulsen: Gunship Operator (MIA)
• Daniel Alder: Combat Engineer, converted to Unitology (Alive)
• Gordon "Gordo" Haskins: Gunship Operator and Founder of the CEA (Alive)
• "Pop" Edwards: Communications Officer (KIA)
• David Sanchez: Negotiator (KIA)
• Jackson Moore: Recruit (KIA)
• John Percy Williams, Jr.: Captain of the USM Marathon (KIA)
• Lauren Adams: Communications Officer of the USM Marathon (KIA)
• Dante Smyth: Head Engineer of the USM Marathon (KIA)
• Louis Walker: Crewmember of the USM Marathon, double-agent working for the Circle (KIA)
• C.R Green: Officer (KIA)
• Damien Graves: Officer (KIA)
• John Carl Pederson: Combat Technician (KIA)
• Andrew Blythe: Gunship Operator (KIA)

Equipment

Pre-26th Century

All AUTF troopers prior to the 26th century were equipped with the level 6 Advanced Soldier RIG, SWS

AUTF soldiers in the USG Polonsky

Motorized Pulse Rifles, and a Divet. The only thing that distinguished them from regular EDF soldiers are their unique insignia.

26th Century

All AUTF soldiers wore the experimental security suit, originally designed for the Titan Station Security Force. They were armed with only SWS Motorized Pulse Rifles.

Allen Wolfe, an AUTF officer