Iron Monks Militia / encounter.

A disciplined militia holding a mountain pass. They demand toll in salvage. Have honored the Vespera-crew once before — Miyu negotiated safe passage in exchange for radio repair.

Encounter · Iron Monks Militia

I'm watching the Iron Monks Militia form up behind their barricades, the morning sun glinting off their scavenged armor. The air is crisp and thin at this altitude, with a hint of smoke from their cooking fires. We're exchanging fire now, the crack of rifles and scent of gunpowder hanging over the pass like a challenge.