SPECTRE Gryphons

Overview

The SPECTRE Gryphons are STF’s premier covert direct-action element. Comprised of elite multinational operators, Gryphons are deployed for missions that require speed, precision, and complete deniability.

Operating in small, tightly coordinated fireteams, Gryphons excel in environments where surgical strikes, stealth infiltration, and urban close-quarters dominance are required.

Unit Profile

Type: Covert Black Operations
Structure: 4-man fireteams (2x2 buddy teams)
Environment: Urban, CQB, non-permissive zones
Gear: Sanitized, unmarked, and sourced to prevent traceability
Comms: Short, closed-loop; radio discipline emphasized

Gryphons are not used for prolonged area control or frontline defense. They are a scalpel, not a sledgehammer.

Mission Set

Mission Type	Description
Direct Action Raids	CQB assaults on enemy compounds, strongholds, and urban positions.
HVI Elimination/Extraction	Capture or kill operations against high-value targets.
Interdiction	Disruption of enemy logistics, movement, or command elements.
Clandestine Recon	Covert recon or overwatch operations in denied areas.
Joint Force Breach	Executes surgical entry while Devilbirds or support units hold or contain.

Fireteam Structure

Gryphon teams operate in fixed 4-man fireteams, built around two buddy teams. There are no fixed stack positions—every operator is expected to fulfill any role as needed.

Standard 4-Man Layout

Position	Description
Team Leader (TL)	Oversees team movement, coordination, and comms with command.
2IC (Deputy TL)	Leads second buddy team and takes over if TL is down.
Operator A	Rifleman baseline; may be assigned a specialist role as needed.
Operator B	Rifleman baseline; may be assigned a specialist role as needed.

Loadouts are chosen based on mission type, not rank or role permanence.

Operational Principles

Deniability: All gear is untraceable; no identifying markers.
Speed & Violence of Action: Breaches are rapid, overwhelming, and deliberate.
Sanitized Comms: Minimal radio chatter. Precision language.
Autonomy: Fireteams are capable of completing mission objectives without external support.

Fireteam Doctrine

Modularity over Expansion: Gryphon fireteams remain 4-man elements. Larger groups are built by linking teams, not expanding them.
All-Role Proficiency: All members are trained to lead, breach, cover, or support.
Role Clarity: Team leads assign kits pre-mission to match objectives, not based on permanent loadouts.