The Special Operations Group is the best of the best, and that is why you were chosen by General Rico to be part of this elite team. The Federation has designated these dossiers to be declassified to any Trooper whom General Rico deems suitable for this assignment.
The Federation demands perfection and with this mission, we cannot afford any mistakes when lives are on the line.
Take some time to get to know your backup out in the field. Meet your S.O.G. Ranger, Trooper.
Scorch, whose real name is Taral Ashcroft, was born into a military family on Mars. Raised in an environment where discipline and tactical prowess were valued above all else, she learned from an early age that competence and strict adherence to regulations were non-negotiable.
Her childhood, however, was marked by a traumatic incident that shaped her aversion to fire. At the age of seven, while playing with matches in the barracks where her family was stationed, she accidentally caused a fire to break out. Taral managed to escape, but the blaze claimed the lives of several soldiers, including close friends of her parents. Since that day, the mere sight or thought of flames has triggered intense anxiety and visceral memories, leading her to avoid any situation involving fire whenever possible.
Despite this fear, Tara was determined to follow in her family's footsteps and joined the Federation’s vaulted Mobile Infantry as soon as she came of age. Her superiors took note of her unwavering commitment to duty and her sharp intellect, and she soon earned the nickname "Scorch" among her peers due to her uncharacteristic jumpiness around incendiary weapons, a name she embraced with mixed feelings.
During her training, Scorch excelled in nearly every aspect of combat, mastering a wide array of weapons and tactics. However, she encountered a significant obstacle when it came to the flamethrower, a weapon that triggered her deepest anxieties. Despite repeated attempts to overcome her fear, she could not bring herself to complete the certification, a rare failure that stung her pride and reinforced her determination to prove herself in other ways.
Now a seasoned officer in the Mobile Infantry, Scorch serves as a relentless perfectionist, always striving to outperform her peers and uphold the strict standards she imposes on herself. Her meticulous planning and tactical acumen have earned her respect, even though her aloof demeanor and occasional sharp retorts alienate some members of her unit. Behind a facade of confidence and control, however, lies a deeply guarded vulnerability — a fear of fire that she has yet to fully confront.
The S.O.G. will need your help when Starship Troopers: Extermination launches on October 11.
Pre-order Starship Troopers: Extermination digitally from the Xbox Store and PlayStation Store, or head to your local game retailer for a physical copy. You can also buy the Collector’s Edition from Limited Run Games on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Meet the other Troopers in pursuit of citizenship you may fight alongside outside S.O.G. missions by joining the ST:E Community Discord!
Watch your back out there!
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