Earth Defense Command

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"The Earth Defence Command..."

The Earth Defense Command is the Terrans' first line of defense against outside threats. It stands for freedom for all humans and the common defense of Earth. This often calls for a response to threats by the Transformers. The humans are becoming more adept at handling Transformer aggression towards the earth, allowing them to retake control of their planet. Through adapted Cybertronian technology, the warriors of the EDC are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in this war and are becoming major players in the drama on Earth.

History
In October of 1988, Carly's father, a retired general, created a political organization known as the EDC (Earth Defense Coalition). Since then, the organization has gone through many changes. It has been a military branch of the United Nations and a privately owned corporation, owned first by Bryant Enterprises and then by the Militant Chikome-Ollin after a buyout of all the company stocks. Warlord (now General) Ollin turned the remnants of the EDC back over to the UN during the Decepticon occupation of Earth, when it was given the name it carries to this day: Earth Defense Command. The Earth Defense Command is the Terrans' first line of defense against outside threats. It stands for freedom for all humans and the common defense of Earth. This often calls for a response to threats by the Transformers. The humans are becoming more adept at handling Transformer aggression towards the earth, allowing them to retake control of their planet. Through adapted Cybertronian technology, the warriors of the EDC are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in this war and are becoming major players in the drama of Transformers: 2005. The EDC is a military force with less restrictive rules of engagement than a conventional army. They understand that war does not respect national boundaries, especially when alien threats are involved, and are authorized to respond to a crisis no matter what the location. Relations with the Autobots have not always been friendly, but the two factions have maintained a distant friendship and will assist each other in times of need. The EDC and Militants will sometimes cooperate to defeat a common threat, but the Militants disapprove of the EDC's working relationship with the Autobot 'machines'. EDC command has also learned from experience not to fully trust the Militants. The EDC will respond to all Decepticon incursions with a show of force. From its inception, the EDC has been led by Commander Marissa Fairbourne, a devoted and loyal soldier with a renowned military heritage. A perfectionist, she is an excellent officer and leader, but her temper flares when her patience is tried during times of high stress. However, times have changed and the EDC was now under the leadership of General Michael Briar. A rather young, if not clever, officer in the EDC ranks who perished on May 20, 2029 while defending Russia against Galvatron The EDC has bases on the old Air Force base in Alameda, California and in the European demilitarized zone (DMZ). An additional base, the GECCO in New Orleans, was destroyed by a rogue Militant faction in 2017. The EDC can also call upon military resources from the United States as well as UN forces in New York City. When responding to an emergency in another part of the world, the EDC often receives military and medical cooperation from local governments. The weapons of the EDC are more advanced than any force on Earth save for the Militants. The EDC has cooperated with the Autobots and the Militants to improve their military hardware, and their powerful exo-suits are specifically designed to respond to Cybertronian aggression. Conventional weapons like tanks and jet fighters, such as the AF-27 or F-24, are frequently employed by the EDC, but they are more advanced than contemporary weapons of war. While the EDC is a military organization, it also relies upon a large staff of medics, technicians, engineers, and researchers, who are vital to its mission to protect the Earth from known and unknown threats.

Divisions

 * Command
 * General: Spike Witwicky
 * Colonel: Marissa Fairbourne
 * Sergeant: Kenya Momesa
 * Diplomacy and Public Relations
 * Department Head: Carly Witwicky
 * Autobot Liaison: Andi Lassiter
 * Medical and Technical Operations
 * Lieutenant: Andi Lassiter
 * Head Engineer: Gabriel Henshaw
 * Head Mechanic: Ion Tzil'macht
 * Military
 * Captain: Aya Jones
 * Lieutenant: Nathaniel Briar
 * Sergeant:James 'Beetle' Bailey
 * Corporal: Charles Asgeir
 * Corporal: Richard 'Space Ace' Rimmer
 * Private: Jayson Redfield
 * Special Operations
 * Captain: Selena Llywyll
 * Sergeant: William Greathawk
 * Corporal: Aramasu Hikage
 * Corporal: Toroshimi
 * Reserve
 * Nick Barton
 * Layla Bastet
 * Zachary Foxx
 * Jennifer Lawerence
 * Aaron Maas
 * Vincent Thomas
 * Ryu Tzu
 * Melissa Wade
 * Damon Ward
 * Rose Washburn

Exo-Suits
Exo-suits are one-man suits that cover the pilot from head to toe. The weapon systems are weaker because of the smaller power plants needed to keep the suit usable by the pilot. Most exos are designed around the pilot and his physical abilities, which determine the exo's movement. Current technology allows an exo-suit and pilot to be just as dexterous and fast as an average Transformer. Since the introduction of the larger exo-armors, basic exo-suits are usually used for scouting and support roles. Exo-armors are larger than an exo-suit and are piloted by basic controls. While their speed and reaction time can be slower, their larger frames allow for more powerful weapon systems and much more armor than an exo-suit. These are typically used for front line combat.


 * Current Exo-Suits:
 * ARES
 * Riptide
 * StarKnight
 * Glaive


 * Exo-Armor:
 * Warthog
 * Talon
 * Retried Exo-Suits:
 * Vanguard
 * Peacekeeper
 * Phoenix
 * Knight
 * Windcharger

ARES

 * ES-04A ARES: The non-subspace equipped ARES version was developed as a alternate to the Phoenix. The heaviest armed and armored of the EDC exos, this exo-suit could easily take on a Transformer of average size and have a better than average chance against it compared to earlier exo-suits.

Riptide

 * ES-05 Riptide: A 2010 addition, the Riptide was the first naval exo-suit with the capability of reaching depths of over a mile and a half, and supplying the pilot with life support for nearly 14 hours of underwater operation time.

StarKnight

 * ES-06S StarKnight: The StarKnight, a space-capable platform, is another first in exo-suits. It was built with the ability to launch into orbit for a quicker response across the globe, though StarKnights reaching space are usually transported by shuttle in order to maximize their operation time.

Glaive

 * ES-19 Glaive: Sergeant Michael Briar developed the Glaive in early 2016 just before Project Generation was to take place later that year. The Glaive was to be put in an urban combat and suppression role not taken up by any one exo-suit until that time.


 * ES-19U Glaive: A short gain project to modify the Glaive with a modular weapons package to allow more flexibility during missions. Because of major design flaws, the project was cancelled.

Exo-Armor
These are the larger cousins of exo-suits, the next generation of exo-class battlesuits and the more powerful. Most stand roughly 20 feet tall and are covered with a dense carbon-metallic alloy that is only half as strong as a Transformer's armor, but still provides more protection than most of todays exo-suits and the tanks of the late 20th century. Movement is achieved by a combination of servos and a metallic muscle fiber system that function much the same way as organic muscles. Weapon systems are varied but generally go to the heavier types of ballistic weapons and rocket launchers. With the advent of smaller, more powerful explosives and specially designed charges, rockets can be built smaller and more compact to allow for multiple units to be mounted in the Exo-Armor.

Prototype Exo-Armor

 * EA-01 Prototype Exo-armor : Currently under development by the Alameda EDC engineering team after testing with the Glaive was finished. It is currently being designed, built, and tested in the Alameda base, San Francisco.

Warthog

 * EA-02 Warthog: The first use of exo-armors with transformation technology. The Warthog can transform into a hovertank and is typically used in a heavy artillery support role.

Talon

 * EA-37 Talon: The winner of EDCs Project Forge contest and built by Lockheed-Martin. The talon is the next generation of transforming exo-armor. This exo-armor is built around a fighter with VTOL abilities and can be adapted for many roles.