The Swiftblade Consortium is a unique military force that operates solely within the Gallican Sector. It's uniqueness comes from the fact that it is made up entirely of mercenaries. The Swiftblade Consortium is composed of seven Mercenary companies, and they currently form a significant portion of the Gallican Sector's military strength. Formed in response to a shortage of Imperial Giard forces as a result of the Sector Quarantine, the Consortium has a binding contract with Sector Governor Herman Palinius for security of the Sector. As a result the Consortium has enjoyed both great wealth and political power within the Gallican Sector, and it is believed that they may replace the Imperial Guard as the dominant Imperial Military faction if the quarantine remains intact for much longer.