The Red Duke's Private Army
Though the L.A.S.T. is not a military power, some of its members maintain paramilitary armies. The Red Duke is one such member. The extent of the Red Duke's forces is unknown. When why he maintains such a force, he usually replies "Necessity." Once, when a certain Mr. Malone had the temerity to question him and asked the Duke how many men he retained under arms, the Duke's response was that "they are sufficient to the tasks appointed them."
Forces of the the Red Duke
The core of the red Duke's army is his masked minions. He also maintains specialized elite units as well.
Steam Technology
The Red Duke's own design for a steam car is the most common form of vehicle seen in action with his forces. However, as the Duke is something of a technological genius, he is forever trying out new designs -- not all of which are successful.
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Masked Minions | Helmet: light gray Mask: chamois leather and brass Coat: medium gray Buttons and buckles: brass Gloves: chamois leather Belt: brown Equipment: brown Trousers: gray Boots: black
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This masked minion is typical of the bulk of the Red Duke's forces. He wears the great coat and a helmet/breathing mask combination. He carries a Mauser bolt-action rifle. |
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Troops |  |
Bodyguard Minions | Helmet: red Mask: chamois leather and brass Coat: dark red Buttons and buckles: brass Gloves: chamois leather Belt: black Equipment: black Trousers: black Boots: black |
This fellow is a member of the elite minion squad who usually serve as the Duke's personal bodyguard. He carries a Mauser bolt-action rifle. |
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Troops |  |
Special Strike Force | Hood: black Goggles: leather with red lenses Coat: red Buttons and buckles: brass Trim and rank markings: yellow Gloves: chamois leather Belt: black Equipment: black Trousers: brown Gaiters: tan Shoes: black |
These soldiers moving through a Martian temple are examples of the Red Duke's "special strike force." They are armed with bolt-action rifles and their officers are, like the Duke himself, renowned swordsmen. |
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Steam technology |  |
Steam Cars | The Red Duke's Steam cars are pained gray. He seems to use a system of colored trim to distinguish individual vehicles. | A minion team leader exorts his troops from atop one of the Duke's steam cars during a recent uprising in Parroom. The car model itself is converted from a toy. |