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'''Elite Forces''' is a general term refering to soldiers which have skills which are more finely developed than the norm, either through being seasoned veterans or through highly developed training.
'''"Elite Forces"''' is a general term referring to soldiers who have fighting skills that exceed the norm, either through being seasoned veterans or through especially rigorous training. Elite units often have superior weapons and equipment, as well.
 
== Examples of Elite Forces ==
== Examples of Elite Forces ==
*The Immortals of the Persian Empire
*The Immortals of the Persian Empire
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*The Sacred band of Thebes
*The Sacred band of Thebes
*The ''Janissaries'' of the Ottoman Empire
*The ''Janissaries'' of the Ottoman Empire
*US Navy Seals
*Joint Task Force 2 ([[Canada]])
*The Special Air Service
*US Navy Seals ([[United States of America]])
*Spetznas (Russia)
*The Special Air Service ([[United Kingdom]])
== Elite Forces in science fiction ==
*Spetznatz ([[USSR]]/[[Russian Federation]])
Elite forces are often found in science fiction and fantasy. Often said forces receive equipment such as [[Power Armor]].
 
== Elite Forces in Science Fiction ==
Elite forces are often found in [[science fiction]] and [[fantasy]]. Often, said forces receive superior equipment, such as [[power armor]].
 
A fairly common trend in science fiction and fantasy is the implementation of very intense training programs designed to create extremely proficient and capable soldiers in order to create an army of elite soldiers. Such programs often take years to complete and have high attrition rates. Said programs are often implemented to the point of absurdity.
 
=== Examples of Elite Forces in Science Fiction ===
* [[Imperial Space Marines]]
* [[XCOM]]
* [[MACO]]
* [[SPECTRE]]s, [[salarian]] Special Tasks Groups (STGs), and [[Systems Alliance]] N7 special forces from ''[[Mass Effect]]''.


A fairly common trend in science fiction and fantasy is that of very intense training programs designed to create extremely proficient and capable soldiers in order to creat an army of elite soldiers, often taking years with a High attrition Rate. Said programs are often implemented to the point of absurdity, after a certain point people simply run out of things to train them and the number of drop outs means that whatever is gained.
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Latest revision as of 14:14, 12 April 2013

"Elite Forces" is a general term referring to soldiers who have fighting skills that exceed the norm, either through being seasoned veterans or through especially rigorous training. Elite units often have superior weapons and equipment, as well.

Examples of Elite Forces

Elite Forces in Science Fiction

Elite forces are often found in science fiction and fantasy. Often, said forces receive superior equipment, such as power armor.

A fairly common trend in science fiction and fantasy is the implementation of very intense training programs designed to create extremely proficient and capable soldiers in order to create an army of elite soldiers. Such programs often take years to complete and have high attrition rates. Said programs are often implemented to the point of absurdity.

Examples of Elite Forces in Science Fiction