Editing The Marine Bible (section)

===Chapter 3===

1.	And Richard Lee did stand, and give forth to his audience an example of the weapons of a Starfleet Marine. He let them touch, and fiddle, for verily Marines do learn better when they are immersed in their art. And Richard Lee did say unto them “Behold, the tools of the trade. 

2.	“For these are some of the tools that will kill the unwary, yet become surgical and precision weapons of death and destruction in the name of peace when placed in the hands of a highly motivated and deeply trained individual, as a Marine is like to be. 

3.	“First, but not foremost, is the Phaser rifle. A weapon of compressed and phased energy that doth have settings one through sixteen. Anything from light stun, a slight tap on the wrist; to complete and total annihilation and disassociation of matter, a royal slap from us to the enemy. 

4.	“Verily I sayest unto you, that the settings and power contained in the Phaser is deadly, yet graceful. A Toy the phaser is not, yet a powerful tool and a handy weapon in the event of war or peace.”

5.	And Richard Lee did pass on the next toy, and said unto them. “And behold now, a photon Grenade.  Multiple settings and highly mobile, when a hole needs cleared or the enemy masses to wipe out the hopeless Marine, or group of marines. Behold their sleek design and lightweight. Imagine, if you will, the three to ten second timer contained within. The only limitations to this piece of art, is the strength and accuracy of the throwing Marines arm.

6.	“And behold, I show unto you now, the Heart of a Marines defense. The Battle Dress Uniform, also known as the BDU. It is the external skin of a Marine as he is dispensing Justice to those that would wrong the Starfleet and the Federation for which the Starfleet serves. 

7.	“It is in many parts, the first being the uniform itself. Lightly armored and meant to be worn at all times, it is the core of Marine Dress and all Marines will become intimate with it. In its second phase, the powerful Pallas Battle Helmet is added, and the Marine can become antonymous for a time. 

8.	“And lastly is the Heavy BDU, an impressive mix of technology and armor. 

9.	“In its heavy form, the BDU is capable of taking multiple shots of energy or physical brute attacks. Verily, it is a beautiful piece of technology that has saved many a Marines life in the line of duty. 

10.	“Of its many functions, there is the ability to change camouflage patterns, and to sustain minimal zero-gravity environments. As well, it contains a backpack that will be filled with such items as you are able to use in a competent manner.  The BDU will be your home away from home at times, and you shall learn to love it as you would love your own mate.

11.	Verily I sayest unto you, many are the weapons and tools that you will use as a Marine during your tour of duty in the Starfleet. Many you will never use in actual combat, but many you will. Remember what I sayest unto you, learn your BDU and other tools contained in the trade of being a Soldier in the service of Starfleet. You never know when such intimate knowledge will come in handy, and save your life. 

(To be Completed)

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