Battered Band

The Battered Band is a nickname for a platoon of the 9th Infantry Division. The original soldiers who filled it's ranks were from several different platoons of the 9th who had survived the 9th's decimation in Northrend during the War against the Lich King . It is currently lead by Knight-Captain Eredrin Brosnon.

Formation
Several separate platoons of the 9th Division were folded into one another after the 9th's crushing defeat in Northrend. The platoon was originally lead by Knight-Captain Fellinx Emeritus. Once Emeritus had reached the rank of Marshal, he was given control of part of the division's affairs. The position of commanding officer for the Band was passed to Eredrin Brosnon, a fellow veteran, after he was promoted to Knight-Captain.

For several years, auxiliary power made up the platoon (even with all of the added units from other platoons). Recently Marshal Emeritus ordered several platoons, including the Battered Band, to reignite large recruitment efforts as the 9th had done before it's time in Northrend.

Record and Controversy
The platoon has a solid reputation for making the best out of harsh environments. They have proven themselves to be resourceful during confrontations in the regions of Strangethorn Vale and Black Morass. A mission in Stranglethorn, in particular, was handled a month ahead of schedule. This is believed to have been due to ties with the Wellspire Organization, whose supplies have been slipping their way into the platoon's hands.

They are steadily becoming the go-to platoon of the 9th, but are both valued and scrutinized by their division officers because of the allegations that they have been gaining resources privately.