Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-35455126-20190504223717/@comment-37411075-20190709225620

Could it be possible for a PMC (Private Military Contractor) to exist in RWBY? The simple answer is probably no, but hear me out. Huntsmen and Huntresses already operate in a similar way, They're not bound to a specific kingdom, They pick and choose who They work with and the nature of their work, and are paid for Their work (like A Mercenary). Another reason that a PMC could exist are two groups, The White Fang and the Schnee Dust Company In a cause and effect sort of way. The White Fang start attacking and steal trains with dust shipments on them, which prompts the SDC to hire a private contractor to protect to shipments from White Fang Attacks. Not only that, but the PMC operators could be used to keep SDC employees in line (I wouldn't be surprised if the SDC already does this, but that's besides the point). They aren't the only ones, However. The Kingdom Of Mistral to hire a PMC to destroy the vast criminal network in the Kingdom (It would be a pricey endeavor, but it could work). The Kingdom of Vacuo could hire a PMC to attempt to maintain order in the Kingdom (Probably with excessive force) and to protect the civilian population from the wildlife and Grimm. Another reason a PMC could exist is the fact that they could be an alternative to Huntsmen. I would imagine that Huntsmen and Huntresses are not readily available based on the long training period and the potently high mortality rate of Huntsmen and Huntresses who aren't main characters. In those circumstances, hiring a PMC to protect a village or rescue a group of civilians from a Grimm infested location seems like a good alterative. Are their flaws with this idea?, Yes, but is it possible?, Also Yes.