xxOverview of the Onmitsukidō
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"What is the Onmitsukidō?"
The Onmitsukidō is one of the three forces under the direct supervision of the Central 46. If the Gotei 13 operate openly, the Onmitsukidō patrols and conducts surveillance in enemy territory and carries out top-secret operations, such as assassinations and the execution of Shinigami who have broken the law. If the Gotei 13 are considered an exterior guard, then the Onmitsukidō is an interior, covert guard aka "Secret Service" or "Black Ops". The Onmitsukidō only wield to four forces. Which are the Commander and Chief of the Onmitsukidō and most likely Squad Two Captain with whom they are most loyal towards. They will also yield to the sway of the Captain Commander, Central 46, as well as the Soul King. However these focuses rarely come to exist.
"How is the Onmitsukidō organized?"
Well within the Onmitsukidō you have five inner branches or workings. These so called branches would consist of the Executive Militia {Punishment Force}, Patrol Corps {Security Force}, Detention Unit {Management Force}, Inner Court Troop {Message Force}, and Legal Core, {Legal Force}. More Information about them can be located within this forum.
"What is the Executive Militia Branch? What is their purpose?"
Well, the Executive Militia Branch {also known as Punishment Force} is the first branch of the Onmitsukidō. It is ranked the highest of the five branches in the division. The Executive Militia carries out missions that involve combat. They specialize in the unarmed combat technique known as Hakuda and are able to operate silently and in secrecy. Their main duty is to carry out missions requiring the use of force. Their responsibilities include punishment and assassination of ex-comrades who break the law and acting as scouts during battle against Hollows. Its members are dressed all in black and are known for their cold-bloodedness. It is normally headed by the Commander-in-chief of the Onmitsukidō.
"What is the Patrol Corps Branch? What is their purpose?"
The Patrol Corps also known as the "Security Force" are the second branch of the Onmitsukidō. Intelligence gathering within the Seireitei. Their appearances are unknown in order to preserve confidentiality. Specifically they are assigned mainly to the Seireitei area and gathers data on uprisings. In the event of those under house arrest escaping they also are tasked with finding and apprehending them. This is the third highest branch within the Onmitsukidō.
"What is the Detention Unit Branch? What is their purpose?"
The Detention Unit also known as "Management Force" is the third branch of the Onmitsukidō. The Detention Unit is responsible for the imprisonment and supervision of all criminals within the Seireitei. They also have another duty known as Special Detention, which concerns those who joined the Gotei 13 but were judged to be a danger to their fellow Shinigami. They investigate, apprehend, and keep these individuals sealed away from the rest of Soul Society within the Special Underground Detention Facility, aka. the Nest of Maggots. This unit acts somewhat similar to a prison and mental rehabilitation center. The activities of this division are shrouded in mystery and remains virtually unknown to the majority of the public as well as most Gotei 13 members up to the level of Lieutenant. This is the second highest branch within the Onmitsukidō.
"What is the Inner Court Troop? What is their purpose?"
The Inter Court Troop is the fifth branch of the Onmitsukidō. The Inner Court Troop serves as the information transmission unit within the Seireitei. A special ops unit that is mobilized whenever a mission is urgent and requires secrecy. Many of its members are masters of Shunpo. This branch is the second lowest branch within the Onmitsukidō.
"What is the Legal Core? What is their purpose?"
The Legal Core is the forth branch of the Onmitsukidō. They are also infamously nick named as the "Dogs of Onmitsukidō". For they only specialize in paper work and the legal attributes that surround the Onmitsukidō. However it is because of them that the Onmitsukidō can still run the way it does. This branch deals with the political affairs and influence within the Seireitei. This is the lowest branch known to the Onmitsukidō.
"What is a Corps Commander?"
Well a Corps Commander is the rank given to each one of the five divisions of the Onmitsukidō. Given that the Onmitsukidō is currently tied with the Gotei 13's 2nd Division, each Corps Commander also holds a Seated Officer position in said division. The Commander-in-chief of the Onmitsukidō generally also commands the top of the second division alongside the top of the Onmitsukidō, which is the Executive Militia. It is also well known that the Lieutenant of Squad Two is the Corps Commander of the Patrol Corps and the 3rd Seated Officer is the Corps Commander of the Detention Unit. It is also said that the Fourth Seated Officer is the Corps Commander for the Court Troop and the Fifth Seated Officer is the Corps Commander for the Legal Troop.
"How do I apply to be a Member/Corps Commander of Squad Two?"
Well, that is easy. All applications should be presented __________. It is then decided by the current Squad Two Captain, Currently __________, on what position you can be entitled with. How this is decided is how well your RPC is formatted, your literacy skills, or perhaps even your originality. This is all decided amongst your application process. Due note, even if your RPC is accepted, you must apply for this squad, the same way everyone else does.
"If I have any questions about the Onmitsukidō can I ask you?"
Yesssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!! Please ask me! If the Onmitsukidō seems confusing to you, please let me know. I am always open to suggestions! I want this experience to be as fun for you as it is for me!
