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'''Bridge Four''' is the name of a group headed by [[Kaladin Stormblessed]], an Alethi [[Knight Radiant]] of the [[Order of Windrunners]]. The group was originally one of the [[bridge crew]]s of the Sadeas warcamp in the [[Shattered Plains]], hence the name, but its function has evolved over time, becoming both [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s honor guard as well as a military unit within a battalion of the Kholin army, then later becoming a group largely consisting of Kaladin's [[squire]]s and [[Knights Radiant]] loyal to him. Despite such drastic changes, the members still refer to themselves by their original bridge crew name, and have even kept their old bridge with them.{{book ref|sa3|37}}
Their insignia, designed by Kaladin, is made up of the glyph ''vev'' (meaning the number four) suspended above the glyph ''gesheh'' (meaning bridge), stylized as a bridge spanning a chasm.{{wob ref|6461}}
== History ==
{{image|Bridge 4 poster without text.jpg|side=right|width=300px}}
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|It appeared that he'd been wrong. There had been something more they could do to him. One final torment the world had reserved just for Kaladin. And it was called Bridge Four.▼
|Kaladin's thoughts after his first Bridge Run{{book ref|sa1|6}}▼
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Notorious for its bad luck, Bridge Four of [[Torol Sadeas]]' bridge crews seldom kept a bridgeleader for more than a few days{{book ref|sa1|6}} and almost always took the highest casualties on bridge runs.{{book ref|sa1|9}}
=== Changes under Kaladin ===
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Kaladin (still unaware of his latent powers) managed to survive the bridge runs even after several weeks, and eventually decided to protect other members of Bridge Four and become their bridgeleader.{{book ref|sa1|11}} Using both his medical and military knowledge, he quickly turned the crew around. His efforts in building morale and instilling discipline led to better organization.{{book ref|sa1|27}} He found ways to treat wounded crew members, saving many lives.{{book ref|sa1|17}} Soon enough Bridge Four was having the fewest casualties among the bridge crews. However due to Kaladin's selfish tactics in one particular battle, every other bridge crew suffered heavy casualties and the battle was lost due to Kaladin instructing his bridgemen to use their bridge as a shield. The other bridges were shot at more by the Parshendi. Kaladin's bridge was one of the only ones that made it to the chasm. Kaladin was punished but Bridge 4 remained by his side even upon his near death. {{book ref|sa1|30}}▼
|As they hefted their bridge, a spontaneous round of cheering rose up from the other crews. "That's new," ... "Guess they finally realized what we are," Kaladin said. "And what's that?" ... "We're their champions. Bridge forward!"▼
|Kaladin to Teft on the marching off for the Battle of the Tower{{book ref|sa1|64}}▼
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▲Kaladin,
=== Escape Plan and Freedom ===
{{image|Bridge Four - XIX. The Sun .png|Training with Kaladin in the chasms|side=
Despite their huge gains, the treatment of the warcamp's [[lighteyes|lighteyed]] officers towards Bridge Four did not improve, and in fact even worsened. Kaladin started thinking of escape, not just for himself, but for the rest of the crew.{{book ref|sa1|43}}
Skar and Moash were both tasked to focus on Bridge Four's bodyguard duties.{{book ref|sa2|2}}
▲{{image|Bridge Four - XIX. The Sun .png|Training with Kaladin in the chasms|side=left|width=180px}}
=== Dalinar's Honor Guard ===
{{image|Facing off with the Assassin in White.jpg|Defending Dalinar from Szeth|side=left|width=300px}}
As Highprince Dalinar's personal bodyguards, Bridge Four guarded both the Highprince and his family. Dalinar was their top priority, as Kaladin believed that the highprince was their only guarantee of freedom. He made it a policy to always have a team, led by a Bridge Four lieutenant if not Kaladin himself, watching the highprince at all times, while the rest of Bridge Four guarded his sons or carried out other responsibilities as members of Kaladin's battalion.
== Tattoos ==
{{image|Bridge4 Tattoos.svg|Bridge Four Tattoos|side=
Surviving members who've been in Bridge Four since the bridge crew days have [[glyph]]s for "Freedom" and "Bridge Four" tattooed on their person. The "Freedom" glyph is usually a mark of a freed slave.
Somehow the ink keeps on melting away from Kaladin's forehead when it is his turn to be tattooed. This is why Kaladin, whose own slave brand has not been healed even after using [[Stormlight]] for so long, does not have the tattoos. This is to do with the mechanics of healing magic in the cosmere.
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▲|It appeared that he'd been wrong. There had been something more they could do to him. One final torment the world had reserved just for Kaladin. And it was called Bridge Four.
▲|Kaladin's thoughts after his first Bridge Run{{book ref|sa1|6}}
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▲|As they hefted their bridge, a spontaneous round of cheering rose up from the other crews. "That's new," ... "Guess they finally realized what we are," Kaladin said. "And what's that?" ... "We're their champions. Bridge forward!"
▲|Kaladin to Teft on the marching off for the Battle of the Tower{{book ref|sa1|64}}
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== Notable Members ==
{{image|Bridge 4 Shuravf.jpeg|side=right|width=400px}}
{{for|:Category:Bridge Four|a full list of members|Category:Bridge Four}}
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* [[Rlain]] (a.k.a. Shen)
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== Notes ==
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