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|image=Krell Interceptor.jpg
|leader=[[Superiority|Department of Protective Services]]
|hq=KRELL space station
|type=Police force
|universe=[[Skyward Universe]]
|books=[[Skyward (series)]]
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{{spoilers|book=Starsight}}
{{quote
|They kept us contained not out of spite, but because they were genuinely terrified of humankind.
|[[Spensa]]{{book ref|sky2|5}}
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'''Ketos redgor Earthen listro listrins (KRELL)''' is a paramilitary force within the [[Superiority]]'s Department of Protective Services. The name translates to "Penitentiary maintenance and containment of Earthlings".{{book ref|sky1|55}} It's unknown whether their jurisdiction is limited to [[Detritus]] or if they're responsible for all human preserves.
== Function ==
KRELL's primary task is preventing the human population from leaving their planet.{{book ref|sky1|55}}{{book ref|sky2|11}} They do so mostly by launching occassional attacks on the planet, both to keep them focused on defending themselves, leaving them no breathing room for researching means of escape or recovering any advanced technology. They are, however, forbidden from outright destroying humanity, as Superiority laws forbid a species from being completely wiped out.{{book ref|sky1|epilogue}}
This being said, recently this rule appears to no longer be in effect, as KRELL began to more actively seek destruction of humanity, at least on Detritus. This could be motivated by human's improved fighting capacity, or political manouvering by their parent organization, the Department of Protective Services.{{book ref|sky1|epilogue}}{{book ref|sky2|19}}
With how small Superiority's military is, it's highly likely that KRELL represents their greatest fighting force.{{book ref|sky2|10}} As such, their drone pilots can sometimes be called on to perform other tasks, such as overseeing tests for the [[delver]] fighting force.{{book ref|sky2|17}}
== Resources ==
Most of the people serving in KRELL are [[varvax]].{{book ref|sky2|11}} They command a small fleet of ships, as well as as a space station positioned in the outer space in vicinity of Detritus.{{book ref|sky1|55}} The station serves as the KRELL command center, the hub for their fighters, and an observation post from which they monitor the planet.{{book ref|sky2|1}} Despite this, it's rather small; smaller than even KRELL capital ships.{{book ref|sky2|2}}
Vast majority of their forces are comprised of remotely-controlled drones, although they do possess a number of manned vessels, nicknamed "aces" by the [[DDF]].{{book ref|sky2|1}} They also have a small number of [[lifebuster]]s, special weapons designed to keep Detritus in check, or wipe its population out if necessary.{{book ref|sky1|epilogue}} If necessary, they can also call on a small number of larger battleships, which are far more formidable than the fighters.{{book ref|sky2|2}} The KRELL vehicles can be recognized by the stenciled name of the force on the side, as well as a white coat of paint.{{book ref|sky1|55}}{{book ref|sky2|9}}
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