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 ===== Founding of the Emberstone Foreign Legion ===== ===== Founding of the Emberstone Foreign Legion =====
  
-Dieppe’s defection led directly to the founding of the **Emberstone Foreign Legion** (EFL) in 1678, after the Industrial War. The EFL became a full branch of the Royal Emberstone Armed Forces (REAF), known for taking on the most dangerous and politically sensitive missions.+Dieppe’s defection led directly to the founding of the **Royal Emberstone Foreign Legion** (REFL) in 1678, after the Industrial War. The REFL became a full branch of the Royal Emberstone Armed Forces (REAF), known for taking on the most dangerous and politically sensitive missions.
  
 * **Membership:** Entirely foreign-born volunteers seeking redemption, refuge, or a clean slate. Emberstonians may join, but typically serve elsewhere in REAF. * **Membership:** Entirely foreign-born volunteers seeking redemption, refuge, or a clean slate. Emberstonians may join, but typically serve elsewhere in REAF.
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 ===== The Second War and Legendary Command ===== ===== The Second War and Legendary Command =====
  
-By the Second War, Dieppe had risen to command the entire EFL. Now a hardened, autonomous special forces branch, the Legion fielded its own coastal boats, a small air force, and participated in the most dangerous operations, including liberation of Brynn Bladeshard’s thrall camps.+By the Second War, Dieppe had risen to command the entire REFL. Now a hardened, autonomous special forces branch, the Legion fielded its own coastal boats, a small air force, and participated in the most dangerous operations, including liberation of Brynn Bladeshard’s thrall camps.
  
 * **Command Style:** Dieppe led from a custom STARAH (Stealth Tactical Armored Rotary Aircraft Hybrid), escorted by SHARAs. He maintained overwatch and direct radio command, but would “roll up in a tank” if necessary. * **Command Style:** Dieppe led from a custom STARAH (Stealth Tactical Armored Rotary Aircraft Hybrid), escorted by SHARAs. He maintained overwatch and direct radio command, but would “roll up in a tank” if necessary.
-* **Reputation:** The EFL, under Dieppe, earned a reputation for being “harder than a coffin nail,” always volunteering for high-risk missions and consistently delivering results.+* **Reputation:** The REFL, under Dieppe, earned a reputation for being “harder than a coffin nail,” always volunteering for high-risk missions and consistently delivering results.
  
 ===== Namesake and Major Battles ===== ===== Namesake and Major Battles =====
  
-Dieppe’s name is drawn from two major WWII battles: the **Dieppe Raid** and the **Battle of the Leopold Canal**—both bloody, pivotal engagements for Canadian forces. In-universe, these allusions foreshadow his role in leading the Legion through the most costly and decisive battles of the Second War, with his name becoming synonymous with the EFL’s legendary resilience.+Dieppe’s name is drawn from two major WWII battles: the **Dieppe Raid** and the **Battle of the Leopold Canal**—both bloody, pivotal engagements for Canadian forces. In-universe, these allusions foreshadow his role in leading the Legion through the most costly and decisive battles of the Second War, with his name becoming synonymous with the REFL’s legendary resilience.
  
 ===== Legacy and Postwar Life ===== ===== Legacy and Postwar Life =====
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