A glimpse into the routine, training, and operations of the mysterious and elusive US Space Force. What are these guys and gals up to behind the pomp and action of the other branches? Do they really have lightsabers? Fly X-Wings?
At the current time, the US Space Force primarily deals with cyber based threats and countermeasures using land and space resources like satellites and cutting edge supercomputers, and assisting other branches with advanced computer issues. Intake, boot camp, basic training, small arms qualifications, etc., are similar to regular branches. Upon completion of the training, cadets are then assigned to tech field school and mentor programs based on their choices and talents that they already possess upon enlistment. Like all branches, the Space Force have their own wing of armed security personnel tasked with police duties and safeguarding lives and assets on Space Force property.
I always tell people who make fun of them: "YA'LLZ LAUGH NOW. IT'LL NOT BE TOO LONG BEFORE THEY ARE PILOTING NUCLEAR MECHS AND DOING COMBAT AND RESCUE DROPS ALONG THIS LOCAL ARM OF THE MILKY WAY GALAXY".
As for the lightsaber question, functional proto-lightsabers already exist on the market. The Space Force can just acquire a couple of The Hacksmith's 5000°F oxyfuel plasma sabers and tell anyone who asks that question: "Yes we have lightsabers! Happy now?"
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