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Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b
Here's another idea: "Sea Lions."
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The predatory image of the sea lion is good. Three syllables is too many, I think, even if
lion is more of a 1.5-syllable word in every day usage. Also, sea lions are not especially capable out of the water. Maritime infantry will want an image that doesn't lose potency on land. The term SEAL gets around the lamentable landside wallowing of its apparent namesake by being an acronym.
I like the idea of calling First District's maritime infantry
harpoons because the harpoon is essentially a spear for use on the water. If the Port Security Unit badge had a harpoon instead of a trident, I'd probably be sold on
harpoon without further consideration. As it is, trident is about as serviceable a name and is definitely present on the most applicable badge. The badge needn't necessarily determine the name of the maritime infantry, but you know how the military is about traditions and connectedness. It bears more thought.
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