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Regalian Military
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Leader	The Marksmarshals
Headquarters	The Regalian Marshalry, City of Regalia

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Note: this article focuses mostly on the history and background of the Regalian Military for usage in roleplay. Please refer to the Roleplay System Manuals on how the military functions within World Progressions.

History

The Regalian Military was created during the Five Family Rebellion, but to call it a formal military, or even Regalian, would be an overstatement. During the Rebellion, the Five Families pulled together their feudal levy armies, as well as bands of Anglian peasantry and Breizh mercenaries, to fight against the Royal Army of the Regalian Kingdom. When the kingdom was overthrown and the Regalian Empire was established in its stead, the task of military oversight fell to Lord Jonas Cadar, one of the leaders of the Five Families. Despite Cadar’s undisputed authority at the top of the military, the Empire at the time solely relied on the feudal levies of its vassals, making his duties revolve around campaign planning and little more. It was this absence of a more professional military base that saw the formation of the Viridian Order under Julien de Montverrat, who quickly began training the knights to serve as battle commanders over the levy forces. Together, both Cadar and the Viridians led Regalian levies in battles of conquest against their regional neighbors, such as the Hecarian Kingdom, and had some success due to the elite training of the knights which was otherwise absent in other Ailor states in the Regalian Archipelago.

For the next several decades, the Regalian Military continued to rely on a Cadar overarching campaign planner and a Viridian core of commander-knights. However, as the Empire continued to wage wars of conquest, it became clear that a levy ground army would never be able to project full control over the entire Archipelago, especially against seafaring nations such as the Bergerland Republic. As a result, the first military reform took place under Emperor Henri I, a Viridian Knight who had previously fought in wars as the Crown Prince. His efforts would see the creation of the Regalian Navy, an organization that would be able to transport large numbers of troops across the Archipelago in record time and take control of these seafaring nations which had previously escaped subjugation. Before long, nations such as the Bergerland Republic would fall to the Regalians, allowing the Empire to progress further in their conquest efforts.

The next notable change to the military came in the aftermath of the Viridian Coup of 122 AC. Convinced that the Viridian Order had lost touch of its mission over the past century, and instead opting for power gains at the expense of others, Emperor Henri III stripped the knights of their military command over the feudal levies in wartime and delegated these duties to the newly incorporated Wirtem commanders, under the oversight of Hector Cadar. Over the next few decades, it became clear that the military required a more hierarchical chain of command in order to make military campaigns more effective. These concerns would see the second notable reform of the Regalian Military under Emperor Allamaria I, who was raised by Hector Cadar as a ward in his youth. Together, the two men created the Regalian Marshalry, with Cadar serving as its first Grand Marshal. Unlike the old era of knights leading troops into battle, the Marshalry created an officer corps of tacticians which would oversee the battlefield from the back lines, issuing commands to front-line commanders and officers as the battle changed in real-time.

As time went on, the Regalian Military succeeded in conquering the Regalian Archipelago and soon incorporated foreign nations into the Regalian Empire. The Cadar Marshalry would continue to spearhead these operations until the death of Grand Marshal Mellisandre Cadar, and command passed to the House von Treppewitz, who continued to carry the legacy of Cadar into the future. It was under the Treppewitz Marshalry that saw the final major reform of the Regalian Military. During the Chrysant War, commanders noted a stark difference in quality between the soldiers of the Regalian Navy and the levy troops commanded by the ground commanders. Following the conflict, Emperor Justinian II would rectify this issue by creating the Tenpenny Armies, which would form the backbone of a professional Regalian Army. With their creation, the Tenpennies saw to the end of the levy-based ground forces that had been the staple of the Regalian Empire for three centuries, allowing the Regalian Military to become a truly modern military force.

Present Day

As the Regalian Empire’s reach has grown larger over the years, it has led to several minor reforms to adapt to the changing times. Most significant was the opening of the Regalian Military to women, allowing for a new influx of female officers that were once forced to become “shadow tacticians” behind male proxies to circumvent such bans. The other notable change has been the dissolution of the office of Grand Marshal, instead opting for a divided leadership between several Markmarshals to better focus on specific geographic areas of Aloria.

Culturally, the Regalian Military is the pride of the Regalian Empire because it was chiefly responsible for bringing about the end of the Regalian Pessimism through victories in the Chrysant War. Veterans of this and other campaigns are highly respected in Regalian society, as the discipline enforced by the military created model citizens who often serve as local leaders in the community.

Joining

Joining the Regalian Military varies based on the career path someone wishes to pursue. Soldiers often enlist in the Tenpenny Armies to become professional soldiers, but it is not uncommon for warriors from other military organizations to join the Regalian Military as auxiliary troops. Prospective tacticians (which include both Admirals and Generals) are sent to one of several military academies across the Regalian Empire to study to become military commanders, and then later apply to join the Board of Generals or Admirals based on their academic discipline.

In either case, joining the Regalian Military is a decision that is made for life. As a professional organization responsible for enforcing the Regalian Empire’s power across wider Aloria, discipline and respect to the hierarchy are absolute. Disobedient soldiers and officers alike can face court-martials for neglecting their duties or by acting in a manner that would disgrace the Emperor’s military forces, with severe punishments such as forced labor and expulsion being commonplace (and even executions for the most egregious of offenses). As a result, the Regalian Military is seen as one of the most disciplined of organizations in the Regalian Empire, only outperformed in rigidness by Knightly Orders and their strict codes of honor.

It is possible for foreign soldiers and tacticians to join the Regalian Military after obtaining citizenship, though soldiers and officers alike often view these individuals as lesser quality due to the nationalism that the Regalian Marslary places on its members. Despite this, foreign officers have proven instrumental in recent battles, with the most capable earning the respect of their peers as if they were native Regalians.

Organization

At the top of the military hierarchy is the Regalian Emperor, who appoints several Marksmarshals, or Marshals for short, to oversee military movements in His name. Below the Marshals are the Admirals and Generals of their respective Boards, followed by the front-line commanders, officers, and soldiers.

Naval Rankings

Admirals

Admirals are the main naval tacticians of the Regalian Navy who oversee divisions of ships known as Fleets or Armadas. Due to their need to oversee the entire Fleet’s movements as tacticians, Admirals do not command their own flagship, but instead delegate command to their captains.

The Board of Admirals

The Board of Admirals is a general group where Admirals of any distinction can be a member of, from recent academy graduates to seasoned veterans. Members of the Board are able to receive naval commissions from the Marksmarshals, which puts them on active duty in one of the Fleets.

Captains

Captains (or Naval Commanders) are the chief officers of a single ship in a fleet. They are responsible for guiding the crew during battle and issuing commands to the officers from the helm. Captains also tend to have some combat training, as it is possible to see hand-to-hand combat when boarding enemy ships.

Naval Officers

Naval Officers, shortened to Officers in the field, are responsible for delivering the orders of a captain to the crew and soldiers on board the ship. Officers often specialize in a certain duty, of which some notable ones are listed below:

Gunnery Officers oversee the operation of a ship’s cannons.
Boarding Officers oversee ship-to-ship boarding parties.
Landing Officers command Naval Marines to establish a beachhead (as the Regalian Navy is responsible for creating a landing for the Regalian Army to deploy).

Army Rankings

Generals

Generals are the main army tacticians of the Regalian Army who oversee divisions of soldiers known as Field Armies, or just Armies. Due to their need to oversee the entire Field Army’s movements as tacticians, Generals do not actually command their own troops, but instead issue orders from a command tent at the rear.

The Board of Generals

The Board of Generals is a general group where Generals of any distinction can be a member of, from recent academy graduates to seasoned veterans. Members of the Board are able to receive army commissions from the Marksmarshals, which puts them on active duty in one of the Field Armies

Field Commanders

Field Commanders, or Army Commanders, are the chief officers of a single regiment in a Field Army. They are responsible for guiding the troops during battle, issuing commands to their officers. Field Commanders tend to have some minor tactical education to better understand their Generals, often attending an army academy after serving as a Field Officer for a few years.

Field Officers

Field Officers,or Army Officers, shortened to Officers in the field, are responsible for delivering the orders of a Field Commander to the soldiers in their squads. Officers often specialize in a certain duty, of which some notable ones are listed below:

Artillery Officers oversee a row of land-based cannons and mortars.
Siege Officers oversee the fortifications of a battlefield.

Auxiliary Units

Auxiliary Units are soldiers within the Regalian Military that did not enlist in the Tenpenny Armies or attend the Marshalry academies. While many of these units have their own internal hierarchies, they ultimately fall under the Regalian chain of command when on deployment. Leaders of these groups are often given the rank of Commander, while those under them are known as Officers. This is to ensure harmonization with the Tenpenny Model of rankings, which helps the individual soldiers understand who outranks who, and who to follow in battle.

Most Auxiliary Units fall under the various Military Organizations, with the details of each found on their respective pages.

Headquarters

The Regalian Military has several smaller officers and recruitment centers in every major urban center within the Regalian Empire, though the main headquarters is found on the Crown Isle within the City of Regalia. Known as the Regalian Marshalry, the headquarters features the offices of senior military officials, the Boards of Admirals and Generals, as well as the two chief tactical academies: the Imperial Naval Academy and the Imperial Marshal Academy. The Marshalry Building itself was once a castle fortification from the Regalian Kingdom’s era, which used to be controlled by the Viridian Order as a chapter house. However, three centuries of reforms and expansions have seen much of the original building replaced by modern facilities, and it is expected that the headquarters will continue to grow as more territories are incorporated into the Regalian Empire.

Trivia

The Regalian Military is often called an “old man’s club” due to many of the senior leadership positions held by decorated veterans who have risen through the ranks through decades of service and has strong conservative views in its societal outlook.
The Regalian Military is represented by mostly Wirtem officers and Leutz-Vixe instructors, though recent times have seen a growing preference towards the Regal Culture, especially among the Tenpenny Officers who have proven its effectiveness in unit cohesion. Still, many of the traditions of the military are borrowed from the Wirtem, as they were chiefly responsible for creating the functions of the military.
Since Emperor Alexander I’s Decree on the Magi, there has been heavy debate over how Mages should be used in the Regalian Military. Purists believe that Mages should be banned entirely from serving and advocate for the creation of new anti-magic weapons, while more pragmatic officers believe that the arcane enemies of Regalia do not show leniency to the mundane population, and thus advocate for specialist squads of Mages to maintain the military’s edge against adversaries such as the magically-attuned Nelfin.
There was once an attempt to invest into the use of Puretek on the frontlines, but it was rebuffed both by military conservatives, as well as the impracticality and cost of the weapons. The Belliard Guild also refuses to mass-produce weapons for common soldiers and to have their weapon become an "ordinary tool for the military to use."

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-|leader        = The [[Regalian Emperor]] with various advisory boards
+|leader        = The Marksmarshals
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+|headquarters  = The Regalian Marshalry, [[City of Regalia]]
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-The Regalian Military, comprising both the Imperial Navy and the Imperial Army, is the collective of the Regalian Armed Forces functioning directly under the authority of the Regalian high command. The Regalian Military is the sole military body responsible for the safety of the [[Regalian Empire]], deploying troops during wartimes, and merchant fleet protection when violence is not rampant. The military itself extends the Emperor’s protection across the various suzerain states that are subject to the Regalian Commonwealth, and is also used as a means to intimidate or influence independent states. The Regalian Military is one of the largest military forces on [[Aloria]] which still retains a very structured organization, making it a formidable adversary to any state that finds itself on the opposite side of a military conflict.
+Note: this article focuses mostly on the history and background of the Regalian Military for usage in roleplay. Please refer to the [[Roleplay System Manuals]] on how the military functions within [[World Progressions]].
-==History==
-The Regalian Military finds its rough origins in the [[Regalian Kingdom]], though even this claim is debated by scholars. Before the [[Five Family Rebellion]], the Kings of Regalia utilized the [[Breizh]] people of [[Kintyr]] as their main fighting force, though with the fall of the [[Ailor]] state and birth of the Regalian Empire came the tides of change. The first military organization founded in the wake of the Rebellion was the [[Viridian Order]], though the vast majority of the infant Empire’s fighting power came from the feudal levies of the nobility. Still, this relatively loose structure was sufficient for the time, as the First Hecarian Conflict proved that the Empire could expand into the southwest of the [[Regalian Archipelago]], toppling the Hecarian Kingdom in the process.
-However, the Empire’s ascension into a military superpower would face its first hurdle during the first two decades of the [[Skagger Wars]]. While the Empire was able to capture territory from the [[Skagger Horde]], their inability to hold onto these claims forced them to retreat to their established borders time after time. It would be Emperor [[Henri I]] that would solve this stagnation, and consequently define the next two centuries of Regalian history. Rather than focus on the ancient practice of fighting on land, Henri turned to the sea for the Empire’s destiny. After a brief war with the Bergerland Republic in 87 AC, the Empire gained newfound wealth from the mercantile state, and within a year the Imperial Navy was born. With the newfound ability to move armies over long distances in only days rather than weeks, the Empire exerted its power over neighboring states, before making the continental leap to [[Daen]] under the leadership of Chancellor [[Vlaas Kade]].
-[[File:Calmberhpop.png|200px|thumb|right|Wirtemcaller Generals played a key role in creating the hierarchy of the Regalian Military.]]
+==History==
-The next expansion to the Regalian Army came under the reign of [[Allamaria I]], who was influenced by ex-[[Wirtemcaller]] generals and [[House Cadar]] to create a more formal hierarchy beyond the noble levies. Thus the Board of Admirals was established alongside the State Academy for Officers in 180 AC, with Hector Cadar appointed as the first Grand Admiral of the Marshalry that same year. Under the Cadar Marsharly, the Regalian Military’s leadership was drilled and conditioned into a standardized fighting force, able to fight wars effectively and efficiently across Aloria, setting up governorships for the Empire as nations were brought to heel.
+The Regalian Military was created during the [[Five Family Rebellion]], but to call it a formal military, or even Regalian, would be an overstatement. During the Rebellion, the [[Five Families]] pulled together their feudal levy armies, as well as bands of [[Anglian]] peasantry and [[Breizh]] mercenaries, to fight against the Royal Army of the [[Regalian Kingdom]]. When the kingdom was overthrown and the [[Regalian Empire]] was established in its stead, the task of military oversight fell to Lord [[Jonas Cadar]], one of the leaders of the Five Families. Despite Cadar’s undisputed authority at the top of the military, the Empire at the time solely relied on the feudal levies of its vassals, making his duties revolve around campaign planning and little more. It was this absence of a more professional military base that saw the formation of the [[Viridian Order]] under Julien de Montverrat, who quickly began training the knights to serve as battle commanders over the levy forces. Together, both Cadar and the Viridians led Regalian levies in battles of conquest against their regional neighbors, such as the [[Hecarian Kingdom]], and had some success due to the elite training of the knights which was otherwise absent in other Ailor states in the [[Regalian Archipelago]].
-The Regalian Military would remain roughly the same up until the rearmament period preceding the [[Chrysant War]], which saw the pride of the Imperial Navy, the [[Anglian]] Naughtknight, first constructed in the Anglian Great Works. Following the war, Emperor [[Justinian II]] made the next great advancement to the Regalian Military by passing the Tenpenny Act of 192 AC. Taking note of the feudal levies’ poor performance against the armies of the Essa Empire, this Act created the first professionally trained soldiers, while also birthing the formal Imperial Army. Within the decade, the Regalian Military’s land-based performance soared, with Tenpennies slowly phasing out the levies, which were now used as auxiliary reinforcements.
+For the next several decades, the Regalian Military continued to rely on a Cadar overarching campaign planner and a Viridian core of commander-knights. However, as the Empire continued to wage wars of conquest, it became clear that a levy ground army would never be able to project full control over the entire Archipelago, especially against seafaring nations such as the [[Bergerland Republic]]. As a result, the first military reform took place under Emperor [[Henri I]], a Viridian Knight who had previously fought in wars as the Crown Prince. His efforts would see the creation of the Regalian Navy, an organization that would be able to transport large numbers of troops across the Archipelago in record time and take control of these seafaring nations which had previously escaped subjugation. Before long, nations such as the Bergerland Republic would fall to the Regalians, allowing the Empire to progress further in their conquest efforts.
-In present times, the Regalian Military has undergone its most recent structural change under former Emperor Cedromar I. Believing the Board of Admirals to be too ineffective in carrying the multiple duties required for a Soldier Emperor’s campaigns, he created the Imperial Marshal Cabinet, a body of Admirals and Generals that would handle the movements of the Regalian Military, while the Board of Admirals handles logistical matters and standardizations.
+The next notable change to the military came in the aftermath of the [[Viridian Coup of 122 AC]]. Convinced that the Viridian Order had lost touch of its mission over the past century, and instead opting for power gains at the expense of others, Emperor [[Henri III]] stripped the knights of their military command over the feudal levies in wartime and delegated these duties to the newly incorporated [[Wirtem]] commanders, under the oversight of [[Hector Cadar]]. Over the next few decades, it became clear that the military required a more hierarchical chain of command in order to make military campaigns more effective. These concerns would see the second notable reform of the Regalian Military under Emperor [[Allamaria I]], who was raised by Hector Cadar as a ward in his youth. Together, the two men created the Regalian Marshalry, with Cadar serving as its first Grand Marshal. Unlike the old era of knights leading troops into battle, the Marshalry created an officer corps of tacticians which would oversee the battlefield from the back lines, issuing commands to front-line commanders and officers as the battle changed in real-time.
-==Command and Organization==
+As time went on, the Regalian Military succeeded in conquering the Regalian Archipelago and soon incorporated foreign nations into the Regalian Empire. The Cadar Marshalry would continue to spearhead these operations until the death of Grand Marshal [[Mellisandre Cadar]], and command passed to the [[House von Treppewitz]], who continued to carry the legacy of Cadar into the future. It was under the Treppewitz Marshalry that saw the final major reform of the Regalian Military. During the [[Chrysant War]], commanders noted a stark difference in quality between the soldiers of the Regalian Navy and the levy troops commanded by the ground commanders. Following the conflict, Emperor [[Justinian II]] would rectify this issue by creating the [[Tenpenny Armies]], which would form the backbone of a professional Regalian Army. With their creation, the Tenpennies saw to the end of the levy-based ground forces that had been the staple of the Regalian Empire for three centuries, allowing the Regalian Military to become a truly modern military force.
-[[File:Leadershiop.png|260px|thumb|right|Regalian soldiers are some of the most disciplined in Aloria, following their commanders into the thick of battle.]]
-The Regalian Military consists of both the Imperial Navy and the Imperial Army, though both fall in under the same overarching hierarchy which stems from the Emperor himself. At the top are the various core leadership positions and bodies, which trickle down to the various commanders and officers, before ending with the run of the mill soldiers conscripted into service. Despite the hundreds of thousands of men and women that fall under the Regalian Army, the chain of command ensures that each soldier knows who they answer to in order to carry out their orders effectively.
-Below is a hierarchy listing the complete Regalian Armed Forces. Positions that include no special privileges are marked in Purple, while those that do are marked in Blue. Note that playing a member of the Regalian Military in any capacity requires an approved Character Application.
+==Present Day==
+As the Regalian Empire’s reach has grown larger over the years, it has led to several minor reforms to adapt to the changing times. Most significant was the opening of the Regalian Military to women, allowing for a new influx of female officers that were once forced to become “shadow tacticians” behind male proxies to circumvent such bans. The other notable change has been the dissolution of the office of Grand Marshal, instead opting for a divided leadership between several Markmarshals to better focus on specific geographic areas of Aloria.
-<div style="margin:auto; text-align: center">
+Culturally, the Regalian Military is the pride of the Regalian Empire because it was chiefly responsible for bringing about the end of the [[Regalian Pessimism]] through victories in the Chrysant War. Veterans of this and other campaigns are highly respected in Regalian society, as the discipline enforced by the military created model citizens who often serve as local leaders in the community.
-<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="400px">
-File:Militarychart2020.png|Military Structure. Click to enlarge.
-</gallery></div>
-'''Note:''' Various white marked positions are Core Leadership Positions not available for players through Character Applications. These can only be granted based on Noble DM decision, or via the Military System.
+==Joining==
+Joining the Regalian Military varies based on the career path someone wishes to pursue. Soldiers often enlist in the Tenpenny Armies to become professional soldiers, but it is not uncommon for warriors from other military organizations to join the Regalian Military as auxiliary troops. Prospective tacticians (which include both Admirals and Generals) are sent to one of several military academies across the Regalian Empire to study to become military commanders, and then later apply to join the Board of Generals or Admirals based on their academic discipline.
-===Core Leadership Military Positions===
+In either case, joining the Regalian Military is a decision that is made for life. As a professional organization responsible for enforcing the Regalian Empire’s power across wider Aloria, discipline and respect to the hierarchy are absolute. Disobedient soldiers and officers alike can face court-martials for neglecting their duties or by acting in a manner that would disgrace the Emperor’s military forces, with severe punishments such as forced labor and expulsion being commonplace (and even executions for the most egregious of offenses). As a result, the Regalian Military is seen as one of the most disciplined of organizations in the Regalian Empire, only outperformed in rigidness by [[Knightly Orders]] and their strict codes of honor.
-*'''The Regalian Emperor''' - The Emperor acts as the overarching authority over the military and holds the final say on all military matters. However, most decision making is directed to other bodies or individuals, making the Emperor’s position mainly a formality.
-*'''The Lord Chancellor''' - The Chancellor is not part of the military hierarchy, though is included here due to his ability to declare war on foreign states, and indirectly directing where the Regalian Military should focus its efforts.
-*'''The Prince Marshal''' - The Prince Marshal is an honorary position given to an Imperial Prince who serves in the Regalian Military. The current and only Prince Marshal is [[Cedromar Kade]], who previously held the position before his ascension to the Imperial Throne.
-*'''The Imperial Court Marshal''' - The Imperial Court Marshal is another honorary position which indicates the Emperor’s favorite General or Admiral, and also serves as the Master of Medals at award ceremonies. The current Imperial Court Marshal is Lord [[William Howlester]], who is one of the most decorated generals in recent history.
-*'''The Grand Admiral''' - The Grand Admiral is the highest decorated commander in the Regalian Military, and heads the Board of Admirals. The current Grand Admiral is Count Karl II von Treppewitz, who has held the position since the end of the Chrysant War.
-[[File:Vultariarmy.png|260px|thumb|right|Many of the Empire’s most seasoned commanders, such as the Iron Duke of Vultaro, sit on the Board of Admirals.]]
-*'''The Board of Admirals''' - The Board of Admirals is the overarching authority in regards to the organization of the Regalian Military. They oversee the various military academies under the Marshalry, determine the lastest doctrine for troops to follow, and act as the interfacing body between the Regalian Military and the Suzerain Command.
-*'''The Suzerain Command''' - The Suzerain Command is the official communication line between the Regalian Archipelago and the Vassal States. They are responsible for delivering the Military’s reinforcement orders to the various sovereigns, who in turn negotiate with the Military in regards to their usage and placement.
-*'''The Grand Marshal''' - The Grand Marshal is the overseer of the Imperial Marshal Cabinet and can veto any decision made by the Cabinet. This position is currently held by [[Reimar Typhonus]], but can be appointed (and removed) by a majority vote of the Cabinet.
-*'''The Imperial Marshal Cabinet''' - The Imperial Marshal Cabinet is the body in charge of forming and executing military plans for the Regalian Military. They are also in charge of updating and keeping the Military Laws. To be on the Imperial Marshal Cabinet, one must apply via the Military System.
-*'''Division Admirals''' - Division Admirals are Admirals that control a so-called Division Armada, which encompasses several Wing Fleets in a specific theatre. This position can only be granted by promotion through the Military System.
-*'''Field Marshals''' - Field Marshals are Military Commanders that oversee an Army Group, which encompasses several Field Armies in a specific theatre. This position can only be granted by promotion through the Military System.
-===Privileged Military Positions===
+It is possible for foreign soldiers and tacticians to join the Regalian Military after obtaining citizenship, though soldiers and officers alike often view these individuals as lesser quality due to the nationalism that the Regalian Marslary places on its members. Despite this, foreign officers have proven instrumental in recent battles, with the most capable earning the respect of their peers as if they were native Regalians.
-*'''Wing Admirals''' - Wing Admirals are Admirals that control Wing Fleets, which are collections under ten ships which are on specific missions. This position can be written into a character’s backstory.
-*'''Captains of Commission''' - Captains of Commission are the captains of individual ships which make up the Wing Fleets. If serving on an Admiral’s flagship, they are given the rank of Cadet-Captain, which is a slightly more prestigious rank than a regular Captain of Commission. This position can be written into a character’s backstory.
-*'''Maritime Commanders''' - Maritime Commanders often accompany Captains of Commission as the commanders of the Naval Marines, a set of professional sailors on battleships during naval combat situations or amphibious assaults. This position can be written into a character’s backstory.
-*'''Field Generals''' - Field Generals are army commanders that oversee a Field Army, which is a collection of 20,000+ soldiers on a battlefield. This position can be written into a character’s backstory.
-[[File:ArmorbluesteelResized.png|260px|thumb|right|Field Commanders not only serve as front-line commanders, but also as morale boosters for the soldiers around them.]]
-*'''Field Commanders''' - Field Commanders are the army commanders that control a Regiment, or a collection of 200-300 soldiers serving under a Field General. This position can be written into a character’s backstory.
-*'''Field Officers''' - Field Officers are the army commanders that lead a Squad, or a group of 10-20 soldiers on a battlefield. This position can be written into a character’s backstory.
-===Privilege-Free Military Positions===
+==Organization==
-[[File:Crollor.png|260px|thumb|right|Various client states offer their local troops to the Regalian Military, such as the Cro-Allar led regiments from Hadaria]]
+At the top of the military hierarchy is the [[Regalian Emperor]], who appoints several Marksmarshals, or Marshals for short, to oversee military movements in His name. Below the Marshals are the Admirals and Generals of their respective Boards, followed by the front-line commanders, officers, and soldiers.
-*'''Vassal Soldiers and Levies''' - Vassal Soldiers and Levies are the various troops supplied by suzerain states such as the [[Kingdom of Nordskag]] or the Ithanian Sovereignty. These troops are considered primary citizens of their home nation, which separates them from the Regalian soldiers and Levies
+===Naval Rankings===
-*'''Sailors and Naval Marines''' - Sailors and Naval Marines are the men who power the Imperial Navy. Sailors are the typical crew that are in charge of sailing the ship and keeping it seaworthy. Naval Marines are the professional soldiers that specialize in ship-to-ship combat underneath various Marine Commanders.
+====Admirals====
-*'''Soldiers and Levies''' - Soldiers and Levies comprise the professional [[Tenpenny]] Armies or Levies which are summoned from the peasantry by their feudal overlords. Along with Sailors and Naval Marines, the majority of the Regalian Military’s forces fall under this category.
+Admirals are the main naval tacticians of the Regalian Navy who oversee divisions of ships known as Fleets or Armadas. Due to their need to oversee the entire Fleet’s movements as tacticians, Admirals do not command their own flagship, but instead delegate command to their captains.
+====The Board of Admirals====
+The Board of Admirals is a general group where Admirals of any distinction can be a member of, from recent academy graduates to seasoned veterans. Members of the Board are able to receive naval commissions from the Marksmarshals, which puts them on active duty in one of the Fleets.
+====Captains====
+Captains (or Naval Commanders) are the chief officers of a single ship in a fleet. They are responsible for guiding the crew during battle and issuing commands to the officers from the helm. Captains also tend to have some combat training, as it is possible to see hand-to-hand combat when boarding enemy ships.
+====Naval Officers====
+Naval Officers, shortened to Officers in the field, are responsible for delivering the orders of a captain to the crew and soldiers on board the ship. Officers often specialize in a certain duty, of which some notable ones are listed below:
+*Gunnery Officers oversee the operation of a ship’s cannons.
+*Boarding Officers oversee ship-to-ship boarding parties.
+*Landing Officers command Naval Marines to establish a beachhead (as the Regalian Navy is responsible for creating a landing for the Regalian Army to deploy).
-==Warship Classes==
+===Army Rankings===
-The Imperial Navy has access to several different model Regalian warships, state of the art weaponry developed by Regalians, as well as [[Qadir]] and [[Dwarves]] in service to the Regalian Navy. Over the years, technological innovations have obsoleted older class ships, but general designs have been maintained over the centuries, in the belief that raw firepower will win the day. A list is presented below, highlighting the main warship classes as well as basic information on each warship design.
+====Generals====
-*'''Girobaldin Fregat''' - The Girobaldin Fregat is often used as a reconnaissance vessel, sporting only 16 cannons, but in turn, remaining considerably lighter than all other ships, and thus faster. The Girobaldin shipyards favor smaller, faster ships over the heavier battleships of the north, and as such, most scout vessels are made in Girobalda. In order to captain a Fregat, one would need to have a third rate naval commendation.
+Generals are the main army tacticians of the Regalian Army who oversee divisions of soldiers known as Field Armies, or just Armies. Due to their need to oversee the entire Field Army’s movements as tacticians, Generals do not actually command their own troops, but instead issue orders from a command tent at the rear.
-*'''Anglian Frigate''' - Anglian Frigates make up the bulk of the Regalian Navy. These so-called light frigates tend to carry around 40 cannons. Despite being called the Anglian Frigate, most of these frigates are produced in Dragenthal, as Anglia lacks moderate shipyards. In order to captain a Frigate, one would need to have a second-rate naval commendation.
+====The Board of Generals====
-*'''Calemberg Third Line''' - Calemberg Third Lines are the first responder battleships which favor cunning, offensive, and blitz tactics. The ship is relatively light, but manages to sport 52 cannons. What’s curious about Calemberg Third Line ships is that their wooden parts always look very dark, even in absence of paint, due to the tree material with which these ships are made. In order to captain a Third Line, one would need to have a first-rate naval commendation.
+The Board of Generals is a general group where Generals of any distinction can be a member of, from recent academy graduates to seasoned veterans. Members of the Board are able to receive army commissions from the Marksmarshals, which puts them on active duty in one of the Field Armies
-*'''Calemberg Second Line''' - Calemberg Second Lines are the main coastal offense ships that favor troop transport, as well as long range fire capabilities. These ships hardly ever engage in naval combat as they are primarily used for coastal bombardments and naval assault support. Despite being heavier in tonnage than the Third Line, Second Line ships only sport 22 cannons, though of a very heavy caliber. In order to captain a Second Line, one would need to have an offensive naval commendation.
+====Field Commanders====
-*'''Anglian Nautknight''' - Anglian Nautknights are the true beasts of the Regalian Navy, providing a terrifying amount of firepower, as it boasts somewhere around 162 cannons, a mixture of heavy and light cannons. Anglian Nautknights are rarely ever deployed unless the Regalian Navy is required to defend a key position since these ships are so large and heavy that they are impractical for chasing enemies down. Nautknights are few in number and rarely produced in the Anglian Great Works, the only drydock large enough to allow construction of Nautknights. In order to captain a Nautknight, one would need to have an Imperial High Command commission.
+Field Commanders, or Army Commanders, are the chief officers of a single regiment in a Field Army. They are responsible for guiding the troops during battle, issuing commands to their officers. Field Commanders tend to have some minor tactical education to better understand their Generals, often attending an army academy after serving as a Field Officer for a few years.
+====Field Officers====
+Field Officers,or Army Officers, shortened to Officers in the field, are responsible for delivering the orders of a Field Commander to the soldiers in their squads. Officers often specialize in a certain duty, of which some notable ones are listed below:
+*Artillery Officers oversee a row of land-based cannons and mortars.
+*Siege Officers oversee the fortifications of a battlefield.
+===Auxiliary Units===
+Auxiliary Units are soldiers within the Regalian Military that did not enlist in the Tenpenny Armies or attend the Marshalry academies. While many of these units have their own internal hierarchies, they ultimately fall under the Regalian chain of command when on deployment. Leaders of these groups are often given the rank of Commander, while those under them are known as Officers. This is to ensure harmonization with the Tenpenny Model of rankings, which helps the individual soldiers understand who outranks who, and who to follow in battle.
-==Military Medals==
+*Most Auxiliary Units fall under the various [[Military Organizations]], with the details of each found on their respective pages.
-In order to publicly show support to those that fight on behalf of the Empire or provide aid on the front-lines of war, the Regalian Military issues out several types of Military Medals. Highlighting the achievements of individuals on campaign, Military Medals are typically worn on a military uniform, or displayed in some sort of frame when received. Medals are usually handed out by the Imperial Court Marshal during an awards ceremony following the conclusion of a war. In some rare circumstances, the Emperor Himself hands out a few awards, though usually only those with immense Prestige attached to them.
-There are several "Ranks" which are eligible for Military Medals. Generals/Admirals are for those members of the Imperial Marshal Cabinet who received commissions to engage in warfare during a campaign. Tacticians are those who may be Generals/Admirals, but also secondary advisors to the lead commanders. Soldiers are those that make up the fighting force of the Regalian Military, from the Field Commanders/Captains of Comission to the Front line Soldiers and Sailors. Medics are front-line healers and nurses that tend to the soldiers' injuries sustained during combat.
+==Headquarters==
+The Regalian Military has several smaller officers and recruitment centers in every major urban center within the Regalian Empire, though the main headquarters is found on the [[Crown Isle]] within the [[City of Regalia]]. Known as the Regalian Marshalry, the headquarters features the offices of senior military officials, the Boards of Admirals and Generals, as well as the two chief tactical academies: the [[Imperial Naval Academy]] and the [[Imperial Marshal Academy]]. The Marshalry Building itself was once a castle fortification from the Regalian Kingdom’s era, which used to be controlled by the Viridian Order as a chapter house. However, three centuries of reforms and expansions have seen much of the original building replaced by modern facilities, and it is expected that the headquarters will continue to grow as more territories are incorporated into the Regalian Empire.
-Each Medal has a certain level of Prestige associated to it, which is designated by the amount of stars attached to it. One-star Medals for example are usually more common than two-star Medals, and are granted to individuals who perform their roles competently. More stars indicate greater rarity, and higher difficulty in obtaining. There is only one five-star Medal in the Regalian Military: the Holy Heart. Very few individuals have been awarded this Medal since its creation, and to be a recipient carries immense respect in military circles and the public at large.
-A list of all obtainable military medals are as follows. '''As a note''', players cannot claim to posses any Military Medals via backstory, and may only obtain them via an awards ceremony presentation by the Imperial Court Marshal or the Emperor.
+==Trivia==
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
+*The Regalian Military is often called an “old man’s club” due to many of the senior leadership positions held by decorated veterans who have risen through the ranks through decades of service and has strong conservative views in its societal outlook.
-|- style="font-weight:bold;"
+*The Regalian Military is represented by mostly Wirtem officers and [[Leutz-Vixe]] instructors, though recent times have seen a growing preference towards the [[Regal Culture]], especially among the Tenpenny Officers who have proven its effectiveness in unit cohesion. Still, many of the traditions of the military are borrowed from the Wirtem, as they were chiefly responsible for creating the functions of the military.
-! Rank
+*Since Emperor [[Alexander I]]’s Decree on the Magi, there has been heavy debate over how Mages should be used in the Regalian Military. Purists believe that Mages should be banned entirely from serving and advocate for the creation of new anti-magic weapons, while more pragmatic officers believe that the arcane enemies of Regalia do not show leniency to the mundane population, and thus advocate for specialist squads of Mages to maintain the military’s edge against adversaries such as the magically-attuned [[Nelfin]].
-! Name
+*There was once an attempt to invest into the use of [[Puretek]] on the frontlines, but it was rebuffed both by military conservatives, as well as the impracticality and cost of the weapons. The Belliard Guild also refuses to mass-produce weapons for common soldiers and to have their weapon become an "ordinary tool for the military to use."
-! Earning Requirements
-! Prestige Level
-|-
-| style="background-color:#8E7CC3;" | Any
-| The Holy Heart
-| Performed a great incomparable service to Unionism
-| ☆☆☆☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F4CCCC;" | Soldier
-| The Silver Guard
-| Excelled head and shoulders above all other soldiers
-| ☆☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F4CCCC;" | Soldier
-| The Steel Guard
-| Excellent soldier performance
-| ☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F4CCCC;" | Soldier
-| The Iron Guard
-| Good soldier performance
-| ☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#B4A7D6;" | General/Admiral
-| The Crystal Heart
-| Performed ahead of all generals and pulled the war effort
-| ☆☆☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#B4A7D6;" | General/Admiral
-| The Fire Heart
-| Won numerous pivotal battles for the Empire
-| ☆☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#B4A7D6;" | General/Admiral
-| The Sole Heart
-| Won an important battle for the Empire
-| ☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#9FC5E8;" | Tactician
-| The Purple Mind
-| Succeeded to make a crucial play that outsmarted the enemy
-| ☆☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#9FC5E8;" | Tactician
-| The Red Mind
-| Succeeded to consistently outplay enemy tacticians
-| ☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#9FC5E8;" | Tactician
-| The Green Mind
-| Succeeded to outplay an enemy tactician in the field
-| ☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#B6D7A8;" | Medic
-| The Heress Guard
-| Excelled head and shoulders above all other medics
-| ☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#B6D7A8;" | Medic
-| The Merit Guard
-| Kept a high number of soldiers alive in critical condition
-| ☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#B6D7A8;" | Medic
-| The Blood Guard
-| Good medical performance
-| ☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F6B26B;" | Any
-| The Fire Drake
-| Eliminated a high profile enemy officer
-| ☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F6B26B;" | Any
-| The Inner High
-| Protected many fellow soldiers beyond the call of duty
-| ☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F6B26B;" | Any
-| The Merit Grand
-| Succeeded in taking over the failing work of others and cleaning up their mistakes
-| ☆☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F6B26B;" | Any
-| The Holy Blood
-| Saved a Royal family member in the field
-| ☆☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F6B26B;" | Any
-| The Hero's Grace
-| Saved a Celate in the field
-| ☆☆
-|-
-| style="background-color:#F6B26B;" | Any
-| The High Gate
-| Captured or destroyed an important objective
-| ☆
-|}
-==OOC Notes==
-*It is heavily encouraged to make your military character attend a Regalian military academy if they hold a position in the Regalian Military. While recent years have seen foreign commanders enter the military structure, the vast majority of the Marshalry (including the soldiers at the very bottom) believes that anything other than a Regalian tactical education is subpar and lacking competency.
-*Characters that have a job in the military are usually part of the military for life unless something happens in roleplay that denies them this position. You shouldn’t make a character with the express purpose of immediately changing their job when it starts becoming an active duty in roleplay.
-*Being a military man doesn’t grant any additional rights in roleplay. Off-duty soldiers (which is essentially every soldier in Regalia), do not get any special weapon rights or criminal leniency. All soldiers who are roleplaying in Regalia are always off-duty and will only participate in battles when war is actually ongoing.
-*Even if your character has held a specific rank via their educational backstory, you are not allowed to claim a rank in roleplay without the approval of the Imperial Marshal Cabinet. Generals and Admirals may receive a commission via the Imperial Marshal Cabinet, while positions below these ranks (found in the large green box) can receive commendations (which are essentially commissions for lower-level officers) by being in the retinue of a commissioned General or Admiral.
-==Trivia==
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-*Most Sailors in the Imperial Navy are actually criminals who are pressed into service in exchange for more lenient sentencing. Due to the strict discipline and long deployment times, most criminals fall strictly in line since the Navy has the right to execute deserters on the spot.
-*Various commanders often compete with one another over Imperial glory. Not all military men see eye to eye, as many try to outdo each other and seize military commissions. It is likely that for example Tenpenny soldiers are loyal to one another, but have an ongoing turf war with Naval Marines.
-*There are several names given to areas of the Regalian Military. The Imperial Navy is sometimes referred to as the Crown Fleets or Regalian Armadas, while the Imperial Army is often known as the Tenpenny Armies (due to the professional soldiers of the main forces) or Mark Armies.
-*There are several schools and organizations that provide auxiliary troops for the Regalian Military, such as the Drixon Lancers and [[Ranger Order]].
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