- This article is about the T'vaqi terrorist group. For the Deysachni military force, see Modhes Millitaria.
The Modhesian Army is a largely defunct terrorist group in T'vaqi composed of copper, coal, and silicon miners deemed too unintelligent to receive a higher education. The group's name was chosen to signal allyship with Modhes Temple; in reality, very few individuals of Deysachni origin are members of the group.
History
Following the nationwide miner strike of 54 PC, migrant workers were exported from Deysachin to supply cheap labor and prevent further decline in the T'vaqi economy. Native protestors responded with acts of violence towards these workers, prompting Deysachin to send an army regiment to protect them. Diplomats were covertly included among Deysachni soldiers in the hopes of facilitating negotiation with the protestors. The negotiations were successful, and migrant worker deaths greatly decreased; a fringe group of protestors turned their attention towards civilians, proclaiming their allegiance to Modhes Temple. This group would form the Modhesian Army.
The Army experienced the height of their danger and influence in mid-54 PC, having caused an estimated 3,400 civilian casualties. The group is also responsible for the assault on Senior Magister Aso Vinshasi, resulting in critical injury and his eventual death. The Modhesian Army was the main cause for the disappearance and subsequent death of Grand Magister Sirra Voti, though it is unknown whether he was assassinated or ended his own life.
In late 54 PC, Kalam sent a deployment of Sultar and Qayun to T'vaqi with the goal of eliminating the threat posed by the Modhesian Army. This proved highly effective in keeping the group at bay, and the last major attack from the Army to date would involve a failed assassination attempt on Grand Magister Arav Ila. By 55 PC, the group was reclassified to a low-level threat, and very few members of the group remain. Witnessing the success of the Qayun officers prompted Grand Magister Insi Q'so to begin the development of a T'vaqi military regiment.
Ideology
Members of the Modhesian Army possess a common disdain for the T'vaqi government and loyalty to Deysachin, though the exact goal of the Army remains unclear. The group has been publicly denounced by Modhes Temple, though some apostles (notably Modhes Pkraone) have expressed support for the group.
Tactics & Structure
Even in its prime, the Modhesian Army had little to no organization, with no defined leader and infrequent communication between members. Despite the several flaws in its structure, the group managed to establish themselves as a serious threat to T'vaqi due to the nation's lack of a military at the time. Members of the Army identify each other using the group's official symbol, which is typically displayed in a subtle but visible spot on one's person. A member can gain status within the group by attacking, killing, or otherwise impeding the actions of government officials and loyal civilians. Most attacks from the group are uncoordinated and small-scale, often involving guerrilla warfare tactics.
In mid-to-late 54 PC, the Army began using improvised explosives with increased frequency in an attempt to maximize the destruction they caused.