The Thonian Core Runner and Ordhren Handler are hackers, assassins, hunters and trakkers.  

Core Runners are virtual savants. They spend the majority of their extremely short Journeys within the virtual reality of the Acquiry or some offshoot network tracking person’s of interest, preparing for an assassination, or relaying information back to Commanders and Advocates for larger strikes and Fleet maneuvers.

Runners are bombarded with information and shaped before birth. When they are finally ready for field work they are often reclusive and suffer from massive superiority complexes. Runners typically enroll for citizenship at 14 and do not live to see 21. Most runners train for 3-4 years and generally only live approximately 1-2 years in-field post deployment and are often immediately terminated upon successful extraction to prevent any form of Core Corruption within the Acquiry.

Runners test on Access and Movement, and can specialize as either Ranged-Snipers or Close Combat Assassins.

The Ordhren Warhound Handlers have recently come under fire for their 'dated' and often barbaric tactics.

When Ord razed the Acquiry hubs in the East, it was the Riders that trakked and captured several Runners that were caught behind enemy lines with no virtual or networked method of escaping. 

The eventual trakking and capture of 7th Echelon Runner 'Whitelist' by the Riders proved invaluable as the Sons of Ord interrogated Whitelist and forced him to relay misinformation back to the Alliance, leading to the catastrophic counter-attack at Starlight Kala.

We have a special little treat today; the Thonian Advocate. Last week we gave some insight into the Shooting/Ranged class for the Thonians. Advocates are Fleet and Field Commanders, leading Alliance forces across the Warfront. They are inspiring leaders and brilliant tacticians.

In Versus play the Advocate provides additional Orbital Support options as well as secondary Command Options, should your Commander's Journey end.

The Thonian Guardian and Ordhren Apostle are the primary Close Combat threats for each Faction.

Only the most noble and skilled are chosen for the ranks of Honor Guard; those extraordinary individuals that Commanders call on for aid, personal protection and counsel. Honor Guards are tacticians, warriors, and officials. Once a Guardian has proven themselves they are awarded the hallowed Soul Sword; a massive Core-Tuned blade capable of easily cutting through the finest Ordhren Plate. Guardians are provided the best weapons, weave, and shielding in the Alliance. 

In addition to their exalted battlefield prowess they are often used as Commander’s retinue and will sacrifice themselves to ensure the Commander’s Journey continues.

Apostle Apprentices demonstrate Fury and rage beyond that of their brothers. They worship and draw strength from the Ordhren Gestalt Intelligence referred to as Starfire. Ardor Corpsmen that wish to join the Apostleship will first join the Apostle Apprentice Program. 

Apostles are fiery leaders and ruthless combatants often exceeding even the most well trained Thonian Guardian. Candidates for Apostle Apprenticeship are identified early and their innate Fury honed from an young age.

Apostles begin play stripped of all equipment and must earn each weapon and plate they don, further earning the respect of their brothers.

Check back next week when we detail the next Class for each faction; the Thonian Core Runner and the Ordhren Handler. Stay Connected!

The Thonian Advocate and Ordhren Soldier are the primary Ranged threats for each Faction.

Thonian Advocates may specialize in either Fleet or Field Command. They direct massive strikes from orbit and lead the Thonian counterattack across the Warfront Worlds. Advocates are not physically strong and their Nanoweave mesh provides only basic protection, however they more than make up for it with volume and weight of fire. 

In addition, they provide battlefield support in the form of Orbital Support; revealing enemy positions, movements and Covert units, as well as the ability to Command Drop Support from Orbital Drop Pods with equipment and supplies to specialist teams of Guardians, Manakin and Heavy ADU. Lastly, Fleet and Field Commanders can increase their teams Shooting, Movement, Cover and Valor by issuing Field Commands.

Opposite the Advocate stands the Ordhren Fireborn; the backbone to the Ordhren Onslaught.

The Fireborn’s strength lies in their heavy plate, powerful ranged weapons and Skills that both increase effectiveness when fighting and ensure their Journeys continue. Fireborn can take the widest variety of weapons, ammunition types, grenades, plate and weapon mods. Their Plated Armor provides them with the highest number of Slots giving them depth and breadth of options when leading the Onslaught on the Warfront.

High-level Fireborn can upgrade to the Heavy Vulcan Kit [HAVOK] or Special Operations Eradicator [EMBER]. Both top-tier upgrades offer the optimal Ordhren Armor and Weapons.

Check back tomorrow when we detail the Combat Classes for each faction; the Thonian Guardian and the Ordhren Apostle. Stay Connected!

Thonian Guardians are quick-strike Orbital Drop troops capable of pinpoint accuracy behind enemy lines. Guardians use the Recall Skill to teleport back into Orbit for continued harassment. Guardians are armed with Scatterguns and Stun Grenades.