Valkyries

The command branch of the Ministry of Security, Olympus Valkyries serves as an all female ceremonial “Honor Guard” for VIP’s and visiting dignitaries. However, as the leaders of the Authority internal security forces and personnel, the Valkyries are charged with the heavy responsibility of maintaining all security, defensive, and safety protocols within Olympian borders.

Olympian Guard
The Olympus Home Guard Cadets is a youth section consisting of young girls and boys aged 15-20, typically recruited at age 15-16. Girls have the option of undergoing Valkyrie (Security/Officer) training, while both male and females can enter Authority (Police), Archos (Infantry), Throne (Mechanized), or Angel (Air Corps) instruction. Despite each course of instructions specialization, the Cadets receive military training that includes base building, L-ABCDE first aid, CPR, communications, physical training, orienteering, defense studies, basic firearms training and from age 17 and up also patrolling and leadership training (group and platoon). At 18, a Cadet is allowed to undergo battle training. Although there is no rank system for Valkyrie Cadets, they are refered to as Disir’s or Shieldmaiden, depending on their respective fields of study. Shield maidens are Cadets entering Combat Security roles, while Disir’s refer to cadets who will go on to fulfill support and logistic roles.

Training
Training consists of 4 1-year-long blocks named Basic Course, Addition Course, Leadership Course Level 1 and Leadership Course Level. After 4 years as a Cadet, the 19-20 year old has received military training equivalent to Military Police instruction, plus basic commander training. Typically, the Cadets train 12 hours a day, with 4-6 weeks per year spent in the field. 8 of the 12 hours are spent within the classroom.

Graduation
Graduation consists of 7 days spent in the middle of a tri-county metropolitan city for Urban Warfare training. Insertion is via Chinook helicopter, and all supplies, weapons, food, and resources must be gathered on site. During those 7 days, there will be no support, but Cadets will be monitored by an RFID beacon in their uniforms, and tracked via blimp. The city is still heavily controlled by the infected, and painted “Runners” will be transported into the vicinity. Graduation requires the rekilling and beheading of a Runner.

Armed Seraphim teams will be in the city to “tag” the Cadets. A “tag” means immediate disqualification and failure to meet graduation requirements. The final qualification to be met for graduation is the navigation of the city to a predestinated “safezone” where Cadets will be required to protect a special VIP. If a VIP is tagged by a sniper, it means immediate disqualification.