I don't think using the term 'special forces' is entirely correct, given the implications. It might be semantic, but given the time period Eorzea is roughly analogous too, I think 'elite units' would be more appropriate.
As already mentioned, we have the Ul'dahn Bloodsworn. We have a few GC leves from the Bloodsworn, two of which are aimed at eradicating individual targets. Tempered mages, and what have you.
Those are two I know of. We also have the Red Otters of the Order of the Twin Adder ("Elite combat unit formed of select transferees from other guilds"). Given the ranger flavour of the Adders, they're probably experts in woodland warfare. The Maelstrom also has the Knights of the Barracuda, but I'm not sure on their character.
For example, while all these forces are 'elite' in terms of how much is asked of the soldiers (likely not fresh recruits), we don't know how much sort of modern 'special forces' day stuff they do. It's probably not fixed or anything. Kale is a more 'frontline formation' Bloodsworn than a sneaky sneaky one, but I'm sure we have more subterfuge-oriented Bloodsworn too. We just don't have enough lore, so have to make reasonable guesses! Essentially, unlike modern day forces which are very fixed in their mission outlines, these elite units will just do missions as they are needed.
As already mentioned, we have the Ul'dahn Bloodsworn. We have a few GC leves from the Bloodsworn, two of which are aimed at eradicating individual targets. Tempered mages, and what have you.
Quote:Whoever has a friend in Little Ala Mhigo also has an enemy, for a more sunder'd place the world has never known. The hexweaver Blackstake Rodegg Chah takes shelter there, but he was betrayed to us ere he had shaken from his feet the dust of the road. The commonfolk love him not, happily enough; you will not make a martyr today.
Quote:The serial fire-starter Margry Flintheart has been revealed as a devotee of the primal Ifrit. She has also been seen wielding dark tomes to summon voidsent. Repentance is neither likely nor particularly welcome at this juncture. Beware weakening the ward on the forbidden book, whilst you extinguish Margry's fire for good.
Those are two I know of. We also have the Red Otters of the Order of the Twin Adder ("Elite combat unit formed of select transferees from other guilds"). Given the ranger flavour of the Adders, they're probably experts in woodland warfare. The Maelstrom also has the Knights of the Barracuda, but I'm not sure on their character.
For example, while all these forces are 'elite' in terms of how much is asked of the soldiers (likely not fresh recruits), we don't know how much sort of modern 'special forces' day stuff they do. It's probably not fixed or anything. Kale is a more 'frontline formation' Bloodsworn than a sneaky sneaky one, but I'm sure we have more subterfuge-oriented Bloodsworn too. We just don't have enough lore, so have to make reasonable guesses! Essentially, unlike modern day forces which are very fixed in their mission outlines, these elite units will just do missions as they are needed.
