1347 A.D. - There once was a diminutive country bordering Wales in Europe prior to it's eventual acquisition by the name of "Oxtreath". This country had a significantly low population of just over 1,042 people tightly bunched up within their borders. The country was ruled by King Cedric the Second, underneath an iron fist. His guards and soldiers were on watch all around the main city and the taxation rates were high, filling Cedric's treasury. One man had decided enough was enough. This man's name was Cassius Arkine, just a mere blacksmith.

1348 A.D. - During the continual months of Cedric's rule, he was made aware there were civil uprisings and riots, bent on overthrowing the King. Most ended up being scattered by his guards, until their numbers started dwindling. The civilians of this city were getting armed from somewhere, so Cedric had every blacksmith in the city arrested and put to death for high treason. When the blacksmiths were about to be hung, Cedric demanded who incited all the violence and riots in his lands. The blacksmiths simply replied, "The Arkine will avenge us." The night of the hanging, civilians stormed the castle, creating all out civil war with the King's guards. During said distraction, Cassius Arkine himself had snuck into the castle, intent on killing the king in his sleep. Cassius slew fifty of the king's men, and faced the King himself in the throne room. Cassius had sustained three arrow wounds to his body, but he fought on, regardless of his dying state. They had dueled each other for only a mere two minutes before Cassius dismembered the King's leg, then took off his head. By this point, crossbowmen had broken into the room after falling back from the onslaught the villagers had brought. Cassius sat down on the throne, and declared, "Let it be known that the Arkine is the one truth, and the one liberator from evil. He henceforth onward from this day will always be branded a criminal, as I have been, and be tried in the fires of combat and war. I only sought the assassination of King Cedric for his crimes against his people, so that they may be free, and decide what they wish to do with this country. Understand, if you kill me now, the Arkine will still live on, seeking justice wherever they may be." Cassius was promptly shot to death by the crossbowmen, and died on the throne.

1349 A.D. - Months afterward, Wales agreed to the acquisition of Oxtreath under the rule of a new, benevolent King. During this time, the Arkine's son was coming of age to be a man, and believed his father to be a hero. He discovered a secret basement to his father's smithery, and saw all the tools, the plans, his wealth, and instructions on how he managed to take the castle with the aid of the villagers. This young man's name was Dain, and he soon too donned the mantle, becoming Arkine Two.

1941 A.D. - A.T.D. (Anti-Terrorism Directive) is instated by the U.S. government, later to be a secret part of the U.N., as a counter measure to AR.KI.NE. activity suspected to be in league with the Third Reich. AR.KI.NE. Five-Nine intended on assassinating Adolf Hitler to end the second World War. The act ended in failure, and Five-Nine was killed at a later date by A.T.D. specialists, marking the first AR.KI.NE. to be killed by the A.T.D., and marking it's successful start as a secret military organization.

2014 A.D. - Many have donned the mantle "Arkine" since then, and it has become an acronym, standing for "Assassin Reknown, Keen Intelligence, National Enemy." Whether they fought for truth and justice is unbeknownst to many, and only known by the AR.KI.NE. themselves. This title has been passed down through the generations either by death or living till old age by each prior AR.KI.NE. to the next, not necessarily of blood, but who they deemed worthy of carrying a title that carried so much weight and danger with it. The individual title itself has been branded a terrorist, and any who carry it immediately make themselves an enemy of the nation. This is headed by the A.T.D., or Anti-Terrorism Directive, instated in February 14th, 1941, as the AR.KI.NE. was believed falsely to be aiding the Nazis during World War II. The A.T.D. has since become a secret government funded PMC group designed and instructed strictly to deal with threats such as the AR.KI.NE.

Equipment and Paraphernalia

"Chances are, if a prior AR.KI.NE. had it, I have it." - AR.KI.NE Six-Two.

The Armory - The AR.KI.NE. Armory is anything but small. Early on, AR.KI.NE. One-Two decided there should be a vault that contained all the weapons, equipment, and tools that prior AR.KI.NE's have used. Throughout the ages, this armory has moved location dozens of times for the sake of secrecy. Such paraphernalia ranges anything from a simple knife, to rifles, to rocket launchers and even vehicles such as a tank or jet. Most commonly the AR.KI.NE. took upon the job of a smith or dealer to acquire various weapons, and with said weapons, acquired the vehicles. Payments were made to AR.KI.NE's in their off time working a real job for a large amount of money, which of course, was mostly dumped into their secret title's job, and sometimes, the armory for future AR.KI.NE. title holders to get a head start. The historic value of this armory is near priceless at this point, due to containing weapons dating all the way back to the Middle Ages.

Arming and Arms Drops - Most AR.KI.NE. title carriers are never unarmed, even stripped down to their basic civilian dress. Six-Two is no exception. Wearing her typical every day attire, she frequently carries at least three magazines for a USP .45, strapped into a shoulder holster. If things get too hot, it's not uncommon she'll leave other gear hidden nearby to pick up. Typically, a military grade Mk 16 SCAR-L. When fully geared, Skye is always armed for the right location. The proper camouflage is worn, layers of kevlar, Night Vision if necessary, Frag grenades, Flash grenades, a Smoke grenade, a combat knife, an assault rifle (Mk 16 SCAR-L is the preference), and a handgun (USP .45 is the preference). Though sometimes, dependent on situation, the firearm selection will change, or Skye will take an additional firearm such as a Marksman rifle. AR.KI.NE. carriers have always wanted the ability to make something available to them at the click of a button, and typically have an arms drop available to them within a quick flick of a button or dial of an encrypted phone to a paid associate. It's very uncommon an AR.KI.NE. would carry something such as an RPG or heavy weapon into battle, it's more frequently arms dropped for them, so it's fast to pick up, fast to fire, and then promptly discarded to maintain speed and efficiency. Of course, every AR.KI.NE. operates differently, and Skye only calls in what she needs in specific situations. For the most part, she's well prepared, even if it requires tucking an extra handgun or knife away.

Utilities and Utility Drops - Tools wise, AR.KI.NE. title carriers make sure to have the most important gear on them. It's extremely common for one to carry a swiss army knife, lighter, collapsible bolt cutters, flares, and handcuff cutters. Dependent on situation, they may also be carrying emergency warmth covers, rations, or anything else they may need on an extended trip in another country, city, or otherwise. AR.KI.NE. carriers also have the option to have a utility drop, much like an arms drop, but for utility uses. These deliveries are a little more difficult to send, as they are typically outside the AR.KI.NE.'s usual operation area. Vehicle deliveries also entail the utility drop category, and are easily the slowest of all three drops, as they need to be driven to a location, rented, or air dropped by a chopper.