The Pioneers bore arms, conducted espionage and intelligence operations, and were trusted bodyguards for Banda. They helped foster the culture of fear that prevailed during his rule
A Pioneers adanyamula zida, kuchita ntchito zaukazitape komanso za intelligence, komanso anali alonda odalirika a Banda. Anathandiza kulimbikitsa chikhalidwe cha mantha chomwe chinalipo mu ulamuliro wake