Years, and [i]years[/i] of practice! And I'm always looking for new ideas and tricks to try, Photoshop is literally endless. 

Also introducing some NPCS that will premiere in the my post [which is turning out a bit long-winded, so excuse me my dears.] - they're your Elite SOLIDERS and commanding officers for various branches among our ranks. 

Magdalena Abendroth-Faye - commanding officer of infiltration and spy networks, trains Saboteurs particularly and stealth tactics; married to "Ghost".

Rene "Ghost" Abdenroth-Faye - commanding officer of guardian networks and protection forces, trains Sentinels particularly and on-hand combatants; married to "Lena".

Kimberly Faye - commanding officer of combat medics and head doctor of the capital, trains Medics particularly and assists in on-hand combatants; related to "Ghost".

Olivia Celstine - commanding officer of SOLIDER shock troops, trains shock and awe/rapid dominance tactics; works exclusively with Rene and Mags.