The ants of Coryn are masters of organized large scale ground warfare but are quite defenseless when it comes to aerial hit and run tactics. The Camponotus or Carpenter ants, valued members of the city of Coryn, and as their name implies master carpenters, had the answer – The Camponotus Aerial Combat Harness or CACH for short.

From workshops located in the carved interior of the birch stump and under secret orders from Thallyn and Azulon, they created dozens of these harnesses. Requiring exhaustive training, only the most physically impressive Camponotus soldiers are selected. The wings and flying mechanism is closely modelled on the flight of reproductive male ants and works perfectly. The only drawback to the design is that the handgrips prohibit the use of handheld weapons. Only the Camponotus and Queen Azulon still know of the existance of this thoroughly tested but still secret apparatus. There are even rumours of some biological adaptations being made to the original design. Throughout the years, Coryn’s military forces have made it a point to learn from their enemies, and adapt accordingly.

To enable aerial dogfighting, a high emphasis is placed on the pilot’s talons  and poison tipped lances attached to the back. Even projectile weapons have been outfitted for hands-free use and mounted on the harness. Ground support can also be accomplished by equipping the pilot with drop-able munitions such as bombs or firumina for illuminating the enemy in underground or night fighting. The skies above Coryn are secretly protected despite the Hive’s assumption of their aerial supremacy.