Editing Red Gauntlet (section)

==History==

===Background===
When [[Russia]] was in a state of paranoia and persecution surrounding parahumans, Red Gauntlet formed as a band of friends and family with powers attempting to survive. They came into political power, grew strong, and found leverage.<ref name="SB1">'''Red Gauntlet (Krasnaya Perchatka)''' - The only group in Russia where people work together. They're mercenaries, and depending on the lens one uses to view the situation, you could say they're really the ones in power in Russia. When the witch hunting was active, Red Gauntlet formed as a band of friends and family with powers, attempting to survive. They gained power, gained strength, and gained leverage. Initially serving the Russian government as the precursor to what would be the Elitnaya, Red Gauntlet was bought out by the Eritreans in the second Eritrean War for Liberation, and thereafter settled into a role as mercenaries. Where things are otherwise balanced, Red Gauntlet's ability to accept or refuse jobs basically cements it as a deciding factor or power in the political discourse. The daughter of one of the founding members, Rukavitsa, presently leads. She was arguably the catalyst for the group's formation, she's romanticized and beloved in Russian culture, her group is hated by local government, and while she hears out any argument, she'll ultimately make the calls that Red Gauntlet follows. - [https://forums.spacebattles.com/posts/14300958/ Private message by Wildbow, archived on Spacebattles]</ref> Further assistance was rendered by [[Cauldron]].<ref name="SB1.2">Absent Cauldron's meddling, there's no [[PRT]] for one thing. There's no [[Suits]], no '''Red Gauntlet''', no [[Elite Sentai]] group or whatever I called them, no [[Elite]]; all groups that Cauldron set up or supported. - [https://forums.spacebattles.com/posts/15024820 Wildbow on Spacebattles]</ref>

Originally presenting themselves to the Russian government as problem solvers they switched sides to the Eritreans in the second Eritrean War for Liberation, after they met Red Gauntlet's price. Since they have struck out on their own as mercenaries. The [[Elitnaya]] took their place as the government's dogs.<ref name="SB1" />

After this debacle, Red Gauntlet stepped into the role as tie-breaker in Russian politics.<ref name="SB1" />

===Story Start ===
Rukavitsa, whose name translates roughly to 'glove'; or literally as 'mitten,' is the current leader of the group, allegedly having played some role in it coming together. Hated by those in power and beloved by those outside it, Rukavitsa is the final authority on Red Gauntlet's actions.<ref name="SB1" />

===Post-[[Battle against Echidna|Echidna]]===
When the [[CUI]] invaded Thailand/New Siam during the [[Timeskip]], Red Gauntlet sided with the Chinese state.<ref name="PRT54" /> During the same timeframe, Rukavitsa was caught and executed by Russian authorities.<ref> - [https://redd.it/hhkfn5 Rukavitsa, leader of Red Gauntlet, dies in nighttime Raid], [[PHO Sunday]]</ref> 

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