In the MMO shooter The Division there are hints about the third and final faction: The Last Man Battalion are absolute professionals. It is likely modeled after mercenary companies like Blackwater.
So far, there are two known opposing factions in The Division:
- the Rikers, escaped violent criminals
- and the Cleaners, crazy guys who burn everything down.
- the normal Looters are more like “generic enemies.”
The two factions have already been introduced in video trailers. Compared to the third faction, which now has serious hints, they appear as bloody amateurs.
Private armies are also a sensitive topic in the real world
The Last Man Battalion is, it seems, a “private security company.” This is a type of firm that employs people who could be called mercenaries. Such companies have been frequently seen in movies or TV shows over the last 10-15 years – or they have been the subject of documentaries, wild conspiracy theories, or news reports.
In the real world, many ex-military work in such companies. These companies are hired by other firms or even states to take over quasi-military tasks, to protect corporate property, enforce their own interests, and similar.
These “private military companies” were in the public spotlight during the Iraq War and involved in several scandals. Especially the company “Blackwater” made headlines, even though they notoriously try to avoid publicity.
The question with such private armies is always: Who controls them? Who decides on their deployment? Who keeps them in check? In the real world, they have a reputation for ensuring that whoever can afford such elite troops holds the power in a region.
The Last Battalion – sounds like final bosses
In The Division, such a private military company, the “Last Man Battalion,” is likely hired by wealthy New Yorkers to provide protection. But perhaps they also have their own goals. One thing is clear: these are top-trained and well-equipped enemies.
In a video recorded at an event, a level 30 sniper can be seen, wearing camo and a white hood. Her boss will be Lieutenant Colonel Charles Bliss.
