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The '''Night Brigade''' is a mercenary organization of [[Threnody|Threnodite]] [[worldhoppers]] who are hunting [[Nomad]] in order to obtain a lead on the location of his former [[Dawnshard]].{{book ref|tsm|10}} This hunt has been undertaken for some time.{{wob ref|15589}}
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The '''Night Brigade''' is a mercenary group originating from [[Threnody]].{{book ref|tsm|epilogue}}
   
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== Philosophy and Goals ==
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[[Truth-Is-Waiting]] and the [[Admiral]] are both members of the organisation.{{book ref|tsm|epilogue}} As well as this, the Brigade makes use of [[Shade]]s as soldiers, requiring any member who died to continue their duty to the organization. They are well known for their brutality, with a reputation of, in some cases, desolating planets.{{book ref|tsm|27}}
  
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The Night Brigade consider themselves to be an army, and wear full military uniforms, despite the fact that their commander is titled the [[Admiral]].{{book ref|tsm|epilogue}} They are well-known throughout the [[cosmere]] as being brutally efficient, but at the same time, precise in their destruction, giving them a terrifying reputation. While they've wrecked entire planets, they do not go out of their way to pillage and burn thoughtlessly.{{book ref|tsm|27}} They -- or at least some of their members -- have some affection for Threnodites living on other planets, calling them "cousins".{{book ref|tsm|epilogue}}
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While they can presumably be hired, the Night Brigade has their own pursuits -- namely, the chase after [[Nomad]] and the [[Dawnshard]] he once held.{{book ref|tsm|10}} They have been hunting him ceaselessly for decades.{{book ref|tsm|10}}{{book ref|tsm|40}} Like all others who seek to possess a Dawnshard, the Night Brigade have been hiding this, despite the fact that there is already an incredible bounty on Nomad's head.{{book ref|tsm|45}} It is unclear if they were the ones to have posted the bounty.
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== Capabilities ==
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|They’re the only army I know that makes you keep on fighting after you’ve died.
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The Night Brigade's trademark power is the ability to control the [[shade]]s created from dead [[Threnody|Threnodites]]. As such, the members of the Brigade are expected to keep on serving after their deaths.{{book ref|tsm|27}} Their shades are tamed by the Night Brigade through methods unknown, though likely tied to the Continuity Chain, a weapon wielded by the Admiral. The Admiral herself is capable of commanding the shades with her mind, without the need for vocalized commands.{{book ref|tsm|epilogue}}
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Aside from their control over shades, the Night Brigade also possesses at least one spaceship, which allows them to bring devastation to entire planets.{{book ref|tsm|26}}{{book ref|tsm|27}} This is also how they chase after Nomad. Their methods for locating him, however, are unknown; while they are able to scan a planet for his presence, how they find the correct planet is left unexplained.{{book ref|tsm|27}}{{book ref|tsm|epilogue}} They can track him down within merely a few days of his skip, ensuring that he is constantly on the run.{{book ref|tsm|1}}
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The Night Brigade possesses the knowledge necessary to use [[Hemalurgy]]. They are aware of the cosmere's secrets, including the [[Dawnshard]]s and what they're capable of.{{book ref|tsm|28}}
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== History ==
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Very little is known about the formation of the Night Brigade. There was once a group on [[Threnody]] that sought to free their homeland from the [[Evil]]; it is possible that it might have ties to the mercenary company.{{wob ref|12720}} What is known is that the Brigade was formed of Threnodites, and has somehow gained the ability to command the [[shade]]s. At some point, they have also acquired a spaceship, and a reputation for brutality.{{book ref|tsm|27}}
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The Night Brigade began hunting [[Nomad]] some time after he passed on his [[Dawnshard]]. He initially turned himself in, hoping that he would be let go once they realized he no longer held their prize. However, he soon discovered that they would be able to turn him into a [[Hemalurgy|spike]] which they could then use for tracking down the Dawnshard's current holder. Nomad managed to flee them then, and has been on the run since, as the Night Brigade pursues him ceaselessly wherever he may go.{{book ref|tsm|28}}
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After Nomad arrived on [[Canticle]], the Night Brigade appeared only hours later, flying into the planet's orbit and beginning their search.{{book ref|tsm|27}} A group of Night Brigade's members, including staff seargant [[Truth-Is-Waiting]] and the [[Admiral]] herself, descended upon the surface. They stole one of the local house ships in order to blend in with the people of the Canticle and question them as to Nomad's whereabouts. Before they were able to locate him, Nomad managed to skip to another planet, eluding them again. However, during the same search, Truth-Is-Waiting discovered that the planet held a [[Scadrial|Scadrian]] research outpost, which could be questioned for information.{{book ref|tsm|epilogue}}
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== Known Members ==
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* [[Admiral]]
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* [[Truth-Is-Waiting]]
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==
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* The group was in a previous draft called the 'Dusk Brigade' however due to an error of transcription this was mistaken to be the 'Dust Brigade' for many years.{{wob ref|15573}}
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* In early drafts, the group was called the "Dusk Brigade"; however, due to an error of transcription this was mistaken to be the "Dust Brigade" for many years. Brandon eventually renamed it to the "Night Brigade" due to the fact that he already had a character named [[Sixth of the Dusk|Dusk]] in the cosmere.{{wob ref|15573}}
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* The organization as a whole is a reference to [[wikipedia:The Black Company|The Black Company]].{{wob ref|15573}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 23:23, 3 October 2023

Night Brigade
World of Origin Threnody
Universe Cosmere
For the book of the same name, see The Night Brigade.
This page or section contains spoilers for The Sunlit Man!
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“I know of no force more dangerous. ”

The Night Brigade is a mercenary group originating from Threnody.[2]

Philosophy and Goals

The Night Brigade consider themselves to be an army, and wear full military uniforms, despite the fact that their commander is titled the Admiral.[2] They are well-known throughout the cosmere as being brutally efficient, but at the same time, precise in their destruction, giving them a terrifying reputation. While they've wrecked entire planets, they do not go out of their way to pillage and burn thoughtlessly.[1] They -- or at least some of their members -- have some affection for Threnodites living on other planets, calling them "cousins".[2]

While they can presumably be hired, the Night Brigade has their own pursuits -- namely, the chase after Nomad and the Dawnshard he once held.[3] They have been hunting him ceaselessly for decades.[3][4] Like all others who seek to possess a Dawnshard, the Night Brigade have been hiding this, despite the fact that there is already an incredible bounty on Nomad's head.[5] It is unclear if they were the ones to have posted the bounty.

Capabilities

“They’re the only army I know that makes you keep on fighting after you’ve died. ”

The Night Brigade's trademark power is the ability to control the shades created from dead Threnodites. As such, the members of the Brigade are expected to keep on serving after their deaths.[1] Their shades are tamed by the Night Brigade through methods unknown, though likely tied to the Continuity Chain, a weapon wielded by the Admiral. The Admiral herself is capable of commanding the shades with her mind, without the need for vocalized commands.[2]

Aside from their control over shades, the Night Brigade also possesses at least one spaceship, which allows them to bring devastation to entire planets.[6][1] This is also how they chase after Nomad. Their methods for locating him, however, are unknown; while they are able to scan a planet for his presence, how they find the correct planet is left unexplained.[1][2] They can track him down within merely a few days of his skip, ensuring that he is constantly on the run.[7]

The Night Brigade possesses the knowledge necessary to use Hemalurgy. They are aware of the cosmere's secrets, including the Dawnshards and what they're capable of.[8]

History

Very little is known about the formation of the Night Brigade. There was once a group on Threnody that sought to free their homeland from the Evil; it is possible that it might have ties to the mercenary company.[9] What is known is that the Brigade was formed of Threnodites, and has somehow gained the ability to command the shades. At some point, they have also acquired a spaceship, and a reputation for brutality.[1]

The Night Brigade began hunting Nomad some time after he passed on his Dawnshard. He initially turned himself in, hoping that he would be let go once they realized he no longer held their prize. However, he soon discovered that they would be able to turn him into a spike which they could then use for tracking down the Dawnshard's current holder. Nomad managed to flee them then, and has been on the run since, as the Night Brigade pursues him ceaselessly wherever he may go.[8]

After Nomad arrived on Canticle, the Night Brigade appeared only hours later, flying into the planet's orbit and beginning their search.[1] A group of Night Brigade's members, including staff seargant Truth-Is-Waiting and the Admiral herself, descended upon the surface. They stole one of the local house ships in order to blend in with the people of the Canticle and question them as to Nomad's whereabouts. Before they were able to locate him, Nomad managed to skip to another planet, eluding them again. However, during the same search, Truth-Is-Waiting discovered that the planet held a Scadrian research outpost, which could be questioned for information.[2]

Known Members

Trivia

  • In early drafts, the group was called the "Dusk Brigade"; however, due to an error of transcription this was mistaken to be the "Dust Brigade" for many years. Brandon eventually renamed it to the "Night Brigade" due to the fact that he already had a character named Dusk in the cosmere.[10]
  • The organization as a whole is a reference to The Black Company.[10]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h The Sunlit Man chapter 27#
  2. ↑ a b c d e f The Sunlit Man epilogue#
  3. ↑ a b The Sunlit Man chapter 10#
  4. ↑ The Sunlit Man chapter 40#
  5. ↑ The Sunlit Man chapter 45#
  6. ↑ The Sunlit Man chapter 26#
  7. ↑ The Sunlit Man chapter 1#
  8. ↑ a b The Sunlit Man chapter 28#
  9. ↑ Stuttgart signing
    — Arcanum - 2019-05-17#
  10. ↑ a b Secret Project #4 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-29#
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