The Black-eyed Army

First Referenced:

'I was told that everyone I'd served with in the military died shortly after I left. (Part 6)'

The Black-eyed Army is a military group which was originally part of The First World Command. It was created when Cristina Thompson ordered Ward Shaw (The Sword) to lead his remaining loyal soldiers through the Shadow Sphere on Earth 44 after they came under sustained attack from rebels and mutinous soldiers who were lead in a revolt by Vasiliev Blaku. Those that passed through the portal mechanism of the Shadow Sphere were subjected to living nightmares, and caused changes to them, resulting in their eyes turning black, as well as acquiring enhanced strength.

In addition to their enhancements by the Shadow Sphere, The Black-eyed Army also took many anomalous weapons, biotics and other tools with them. With the Shadow Sphere able to transport them to any chosen reality, they set up a base on a dead version of Earth, located well outside the Outer Shield.

[Cristina Thompson]] maintained some level of control over The Black-eyed Army through The Sword, who she controlled via a Purple bio-stone. Since his incarceration, Cristina Thompson has since lost control of The Black-eyed Army, which is now working towards its own agenda, which appears to involve the Brownshirts, who they kidnapped from the outpost on the Farming World while causing high casualties during the engagement.

Traits: Enhanced/possessed humans, originally from Command. Military trained, highly disciplined with significant resources at their disposal. Has access to anomalous materials and weapons. Considered very hostile, with no regard for civilian lives.