he United States Colonial Marine Corps (USCM), later known as the United Americas Colonial Marine Corps (UACM) after the 2187 Colonial Protection Act and commonly known as just the Colonial Marines, is the United Americas' primary "force-in-readiness", founded in 2101. They specialize in force projection, being able to operate independently in environments far from home for extended periods thanks to their technological prowess and sizeable space fleet at their disposal.