Opposition: Colonial Military

Re-militarization of the CMA
After the Created Conflict of 2558, the UNSC realized that the colonies were to spread out and diverse to protect, so they sought to re-militarize the CMA's military, giving them slightly worse, but up to date gear with UNSC specs. This continued all the way up to 2572, in which many say the Colonial Military hit it's height of military readiness.

Colonial Marines
Colonial Marines are the basic branch of the Colonial Military, they are the overall security force of the outer-colonies, and are the primary offensive and defensive force of the Colonial Military in times of war. The standard weapon for the Colonial Marines is the MA6E Assault Rifle. The harshest battle the CM Marines took part in was the Battle of Sulvia, in which the whole colony was attacked by an unknown alien force. The Marines and the other CM personnel had to hold out on their own with no UNSC Naval backup until the threat was eventually neutralized by UNSC/CM forces.

Colonial Heavies
Colonial Heavies are a variation of the Colonial Marines, they carry a heavier set of armored assault armor, that is similar to SPI armor. This armor gives the wearer full body protection and an advanced Heads Up Display, giving the user more situational awareness. These heavy units were used on the front lines of many entrenchments.

Diamondback Special Operations Division
D.S.O.D. is the Special Operations arm of the Colonial Military. Specializing in anti-terror, recon, and HVT ops these operatives are highly effective at their job. Supplied with special thermal visioning gear, and bullet reactive armor plating they have some of the highest tech available to the CM supplied to them. D.S.O.D. Operators were the first responders unknown threat on Sulvia, combating the threat with proficiency until overwhelmed by superior firepower. One of the most notable operatives was Daniel Troy, a Sulvia Military Academy security guard which was present during the first encounter leading his team to retrieve enemy tech during the battle. D.S.O.D. Operators use the BR92 as their primary weapon in their operations.



Extra Orbital Assault Troopers
E.O.A.Ds were created to provide a force just like the UNSC's ODSTs, but with different equipment and attributes. Instead of simply dropping from orbit like the ODSTs do, they drop from within the atmosphere of the planet from small dropships which carry their pods, these are called Dispersal Corvettes. The corvette will fly over an area at high speed, dropping the EOADs into the area fast, quick, and efficient. EOADs are usually used in dire situations when surprise and highly lethal force is necessary. These situations include hostage situations, terrorist attacks, and other possible extra terrestrial events. EOADs were one of the first responders to the unknown threat in Sulvia's residential district. The primary weapon of the EOADs is the LR34 Multi-Role-Rifle.