Captain Gruz and his kind
The little you have to know...
While you were under Mistress’ class, you learned that orcs were conquered by the Empire long before you were even born. They probably would have been wiped out completely if someone did not have the great idea of enslaving them for their strength instead.
In time, someone suggested that they be used as shock troops for places where fighting was heavy. This was not a popular idea at first, but was implemented with caution as by that time the first generation of conquered orcs had long died out.
It turned out to be a good idea as most orcs have an ingrained love of battle in the first place and while usually not that intelligent, it is enough that one can tell them to “go kill the enemy over there” and they will do it. Orcs were eventually “raised up” from a slave race to a more indentured servant one where most served in the military; it also helped keep their population down.
Captain Gruz is a very rare orc in that he is brighter than most of his kind. He is probably smarter than some humans. Second, he is in a much higher position than those of his kind are usually allowed. However, he proved himself countless times in battle, and if there is something that usually gains respects from Empire officials, its combat victories. He also had the fortune to have superior officers that were open minded enough to promote him.
During his training sessions, he always speaks highly of the Empire and of the Emperor and always reminds you all of your own duty to them both. He also has a tendency to tell tales of past battles he has had as examples to follow or to learn from. You do not know about the rest of your class, but you find these tales fascinating. You know he must love to fight with how he tells these tales, and you also know he must be a great warrior. All of which makes you wonder why he is not still on the battlefield.
Still, it is not your place to question such things.
In time, someone suggested that they be used as shock troops for places where fighting was heavy. This was not a popular idea at first, but was implemented with caution as by that time the first generation of conquered orcs had long died out.
It turned out to be a good idea as most orcs have an ingrained love of battle in the first place and while usually not that intelligent, it is enough that one can tell them to “go kill the enemy over there” and they will do it. Orcs were eventually “raised up” from a slave race to a more indentured servant one where most served in the military; it also helped keep their population down.
Captain Gruz is a very rare orc in that he is brighter than most of his kind. He is probably smarter than some humans. Second, he is in a much higher position than those of his kind are usually allowed. However, he proved himself countless times in battle, and if there is something that usually gains respects from Empire officials, its combat victories. He also had the fortune to have superior officers that were open minded enough to promote him.
During his training sessions, he always speaks highly of the Empire and of the Emperor and always reminds you all of your own duty to them both. He also has a tendency to tell tales of past battles he has had as examples to follow or to learn from. You do not know about the rest of your class, but you find these tales fascinating. You know he must love to fight with how he tells these tales, and you also know he must be a great warrior. All of which makes you wonder why he is not still on the battlefield.
Still, it is not your place to question such things.
Roleplayed by Arch Renegade