General Information about Valor:

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Valor is the preminent Threadfighter Wing residing at Benden Weyr.  Joined by Courage and Integrity, the riders of Valor are led by Kera of Blue Helionth.  Valor is known for joining the specialist Wing 'Dauntless' back at Fort Weyr for joint exercises, and is well-versed in high altitude, quick-fire Threadfighting techniques.  Most of the dragons flying with Valor are on the smaller side with lightning fast reflexes.

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General Information about Threadfighters:

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Threadfighters number between 520–550 dragons at any given time, including weyrlings in training. They represent only 15% of the dragon population, but are directly responsible for the safety of every single living creature on Pern's surface.

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Threadfighters are exactly that: they specialize purely in the tradition of exterminating Thread from the skies of Pern, and they've gotten very good at it. That talent, combined with the infrequent nature of Falls, has allowed for those who are truly gifted in this sphere to excel in ways far beyond their ancestors. Depending on which Wing a rider is drafted into, they may attend as many as two Falls per week, to as few as one per month. As a result, the fighting force is separated into 14 regional wings, each assigned 30 riders. Regional Wings may request back-up from the two specialty Wings at any time (Either the upper level elite speed fliers, or the lower level bulwark of heavier beasts). While each region may see Threadfall only a few days each month, Regional Wings are still expected to fly patrols and to assist the Guard in search and rescue missions. Outside of Monaco Bay Weyr and Benden Weyr, the regional Wings all lodge at Fort Weyr, with temporary residence taken up in the ancestral Weyrs of their assigned territories before and immediately after a Fall.

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It should be noted lighting a giant fire atop the Star Stones of each Weyr when a regional Wing is in attendance has become something of a tradition. It serves as an immediate and vivid reminder of Thread. Among the Wings, the honor of lighting that fire and sending the first warning is reserved for riders who have distinguished themselves among their wingmates. After a death, the entire Wing typically lights the fire in honor of the lost one.

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The full write-up for Threadfighter Wing Assignments (including how to have your own character added to the list) can be found here. (Link to Dragonriders of Pern: Legacy forum.  Threadfighters are primarily played there.)