The sovereign of Sepheris Secundus elite bodyguard is called the Royal Scourges. Their tasks include guarding the monarch, keeping order in the capital and supressing rebelions. They are equipped with lasguns, grenades and chainblades, contrasting with their gaudy, stained-glass-like armour. The Scourges have a reputation as base thugs: They are widely feared by the commoners. They are also easily bribed.