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Squaddie

compliant obedient undisciplined uneasy
Squaddie operates as a junior enlisted soldier in the Republican Security Forces, counterpart to UNIT in a parallel fascist Earth. Subordinate to Sergeant Benton, he handles perimeter security, formations near tanks, and guard details at critical facilities. Compliant and silent, he snaps to order under NCO commands despite initial lapses and mounting unease, embodying RSF rank-and-file obedience within the regime's rigid hierarchy.
3 appearances
RSF Perimeter Security
Also known as: soldier

Squaddie's Journey

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3 moments
S7E22 · Inferno Part 4
Doctor Mocks Shaw Before Infection Reveals Itself

Neutral (fulfilling his duty without personal investment).

The squaddie, a junior soldier, stands silently in the corridor alongside Benton 2, having been dismissed by Shaw. He serves as a passive observer to the tension between Shaw and …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Benton restores order amid chaos

A mix of fear and resignation—they know the drill, but their hearts aren’t in it. The ground’s tremors have shaken more than just their footing.

The soldiers—young, weary, and visibly shaken—linger near the tank, their postures slack, rifles slung carelessly. One leans against the tank’s treads, another scratches at his helmet, while a third stares …

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S7E23 · Inferno Part 5
Benton 2’s fractured authority unravels

Uneasy and conflicted, caught between instinctive obedience to authority and the growing realization that the situation is beyond salvaging. Their emotional state is a mix of fear (of the disaster) and resentment (toward Benton 2’s incompetence).

The squaddies, previously engaged in casual conversation, fall silent as Benton 2’s commands grow more frantic. They stand in loose formation, their bodies tense but unresponsive, exchanging glances that betray …

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Affiliations

Republican Security Forces
member
Dystopian Regime Enforcement and Labour Camp Security

The description explicitly identifies Squaddie as a "junior enlisted soldier in the Republican Security Forces" who embodies "RSF rank-and-file obedience."

Brigade (Military and Security Forces under Brigade Leader Stewart)
member
Research Facility Order Enforcement and Anti-Evacuation Operations

Squaddie participates in events alongside soldiers under Brigade Leader Stewart's command in the parallel world during the Inferno Crisis, fulfilling typical soldier duties.

Security Section
member
Research Facility Security, Personnel Incidents, Patrol Operations, and Discipline Enforcement

Squaddie is described as handling "perimeter security, formations near tanks, and guard details at critical facilities," which aligns with the functions of the Security Section in maintaining site control.

Across the Seasons

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Season 7 · planet

Squaddie operates as a junior enlisted soldier in the Republican Security Forces, counterpart to UNIT in a parallel fascist Earth. Subordinate to Sergeant Benton, he handles perimeter security, formations near tanks, and guard details at critical facilities. Compliant and silent, he snaps to order under NCO commands despite initial lapses and mounting unease, embodying RSF rank-and-file obedience within the regime's rigid hierarchy.