Difference between revisions of "Imperial Renatian Legion"

From Lord of the Craft
Jump to: navigation, search
m (uwu'ification)
m (Reverted edits by Brotherbot (talk) to last revision by Vic)
Line 4: Line 4:
 
{| style="border:10px background:#FFFFFF; float:left;" width="50px"
 
{| style="border:10px background:#FFFFFF; float:left;" width="50px"
 
|- style="color:white; background:#8B008B; height:10px; text-align:center; vertical-align:center;"
 
|- style="color:white; background:#8B008B; height:10px; text-align:center; vertical-align:center;"
−
|'''Impeliaw Wenatian Wegion'''
+
|'''Imperial Renatian Legion'''
 
|- style="height:5px; text-align:center"
 
|- style="height:5px; text-align:center"
 
|- style="vertical-align:middle;"
 
|- style="vertical-align:middle;"
Line 14: Line 14:
 
|
 
|
 
|-  
 
|-  
−
|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Dismantwed''': 1650 - 1721
+
|<span style="font-size:small;"> '''Dismantled''': 1650 - 1721
 
|-  
 
|-  
−
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Awwegiance''': [[Empire of Renatus|Emperor of Renatus]]
+
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Allegiance''': [[Empire of Renatus|Emperor of Renatus]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Motto''': ''Vincere est vivere''
 
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Motto''': ''Vincere est vivere''
 
|-  
 
|-  
−
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Type''': Standing Awmy
+
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Type''': Standing Army
 
|-
 
|-
 
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Size''': 5,500 men
 
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Size''': 5,500 men
 
|-
 
|-
−
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Headquawtews''': <br>Sew Wawtew's Bastiwwe, in [[Imperial City of Helena|Helena]] <br> Castwe Iwonstone, in [[Carolustadt]] <br> Wegion Gawlison, in [[Senntisten]]
+
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Headquarters''': <br>Ser Walter's Bastille, in [[Imperial City of Helena|Helena]] <br> Castle Ironstone, in [[Carolustadt]] <br> Legion Garrison, in [[Senntisten]]
 
|-
 
|-
−
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Battwe Honouls''': See Battwe Honouls bewow
+
| <span style="font-size:small;">'''Battle Honours''': See Battle Honours below
 
|-
 
|-
 
|- style="color:white; background:#8B008B; height:10px; text-align:center; vertical-align:center;"
 
|- style="color:white; background:#8B008B; height:10px; text-align:center; vertical-align:center;"
−
|'''Fowmew Mawshaws'''
+
|'''Former Marshals'''
 
|-
 
|-
−
| <span style="font-size:small;">[[Prince Antonius of Renatus-Marna|Prince Antonius Horen]] <br> Konwad Nzech <br> Jozsef Kovachev <br> Wowand O'Castewo <br> Bwand Denhawdt <br> [[Prince Cassius Horen]] <br> Seth Wenault <br> [[Rozmeo Kastrovat]] <br> [[Illythia Arator]]
+
| <span style="font-size:small;">[[Prince Antonius of Renatus-Marna|Prince Antonius Horen]] <br> Konrad Nzech <br> Jozsef Kovachev <br> Roland O'Castelo <br> Brand Denhardt <br> [[Prince Cassius Horen]] <br> Seth Renault <br> [[Rozmeo Kastrovat]] <br> [[Illythia Arator]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
−
The '''Impeliaw Wenatian Wegion''' ([[High Imperial]]: ''Legio Imperium Renatum'') is the pwofessionaw standing militawy fowce of the [[Empire of Renatus]], in chawge of uphowding peace lithin the [[Helena|Crownlands]]. It is theiw duty to defend the Empiwe fwom both intewnaw and extewnaw thweats, and stand weady whenevew an awwy would wequiwe aid. Sewving the Empiwe as a sowdiew of the Impeliaw Wegion is not mewewy a task ow a duty, it is an honow. Fowmed fwom the foundation of the '''King's Wenatian Wegion''', the Impeliaw Wenatian Wegion has ewevated in standing fwom the pwocwamation of Empiwe. The Wegion's wenowned and pwestigious weputation pwoved itsewf to be the pinnacwe of aww existing awmed fowces.
+
The '''Imperial Renatian Legion''' ([[High Imperial]]: ''Legio Imperium Renatum'') is the professional standing military force of the [[Empire of Renatus]], in charge of upholding peace within the [[Helena|Crownlands]]. It is their duty to defend the Empire from both internal and external threats, and stand ready whenever an ally would require aid. Serving the Empire as a soldier of the Imperial Legion is not merely a task or a duty, it is an honor. Formed from the foundation of the '''King's Renatian Legion''', the Imperial Renatian Legion has elevated in standing from the proclamation of Empire. The Legion's renowned and prestigious reputation proved itself to be the pinnacle of all existing armed forces.
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
[[Prince Antonius of Renatus-Marna]], as the foundew of the Awmy, was chosen as the fiwst Gwand Mawshaw by his fathew, King [[Aurelius I Horen|Aurelius I]], to wead the Wenatian fowces into battwe.
+
[[Prince Antonius of Renatus-Marna]], as the founder of the Army, was chosen as the first Grand Marshal by his father, King [[Aurelius I Horen|Aurelius I]], to lead the Renatian forces into battle.
  
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
=== Formation ===
 
=== Formation ===
−
The Impeliaw Wenatian Wegion, fowmewwy The King's Wenatian Wegion was fowmed at the biwth of the [[Crown of Renatus-Marna|Kingdom of Renatus-Marna]], aftew King [[Frederick I of Marna| Frederick Pius I of Marna]] abdicated the thwone, giving his titwes and wand to King [[Aurelius I Horen|Aurelius I]]. What wemained of the Fweikowps and oliginaw Wenatian militawy was united undew one bannew. Howevew, it was not untiw 1651 in which the Awmy’s powew and numbew began to incwease exponentiawwy. Senntisten became the epitome of a stwong, human centlic kingdom on Atwas, and an infwux of twade and migwants fwom stagnant kingdoms began to find theiw way to the city gates. Men would sign up in dwoves to enlist, eagew to sewve theiw countwy in the breling conflict. Thus, lith a powewful militawy in theiw possession, the Cwown was easiwy abre to dispatch Nowwandews, Weivews, and othew degenewate factions who once pwagued theiw bowdews. Victowy aftew victowy, waid aftew waid, mowe patliotic men who sought a bettew futule fow themsewves enlisted.
+
The Imperial Renatian Legion, formerly The King's Renatian Legion was formed at the birth of the [[Crown of Renatus-Marna|Kingdom of Renatus-Marna]], after King [[Frederick I of Marna| Frederick Pius I of Marna]] abdicated the throne, giving his titles and land to King [[Aurelius I Horen|Aurelius I]]. What remained of the Freikorps and original Renatian military was united under one banner. However, it was not until 1651 in which the Army’s power and number began to increase exponentially. Senntisten became the epitome of a strong, human centric kingdom on Atlas, and an influx of trade and migrants from stagnant kingdoms began to find their way to the city gates. Men would sign up in droves to enlist, eager to serve their country in the brewing conflict. Thus, with a powerful military in their possession, the Crown was easily able to dispatch Norlanders, Reivers, and other degenerate factions who once plagued their borders. Victory after victory, raid after raid, more patriotic men who sought a better future for themselves enlisted.
  
 
=== An Oath Released ===
 
=== An Oath Released ===
−
At the end of The [[War of the Two Emperors]], The Wegion was dismantwed and dissowved by Gwand Mawshaw Iwwythia Awatow in hew edict, ''Vincere Est Vivere''[https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/183385-vincere-est-vivere/]. Wegionnaiwes wewe weweased of theiw oaths to the Cwown, pwovided the choice of wetiwement ow weenlistment into the [[Holy Orenian Army]].
+
At the end of The [[War of the Two Emperors]], The Legion was dismantled and dissolved by Grand Marshal Illythia Arator in her edict, ''Vincere Est Vivere''[https://www.lordofthecraft.net/forums/topic/183385-vincere-est-vivere/]. Legionnaires were released of their oaths to the Crown, provided the choice of retirement or reenlistment into the [[Holy Orenian Army]].
  
 
== Organisation ==  
 
== Organisation ==  
Line 53: Line 53:
 
=== The Legion ===
 
=== The Legion ===
  
−
'''''The Cawowus Bligade'''''
+
'''''The Carolus Brigade'''''
  
−
Commanded by ''His Excellency'', the Gwand Mawshaw, it is the plimawy brigade of the Impeliaw Wenatian Wegion. It shaww act as the main fowce, complised in both gwound and cavawwy fowces of officews and sowdiews.
+
Commanded by ''His Excellency'', the Grand Marshal, it is the primary brigade of the Imperial Renatian Legion. It shall act as the main force, comprised in both ground and cavalry forces of officers and soldiers.
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
Fowged duling the fwagiwe and fwedgling ewa of the Union of Wenatus and Mawna, the Cawowus Bligade delives its namesake fwom the fathew of the fiwst Empewow of Man. The Cawowus Bligade combined pewsonnew fwom both the Mawnese Fweikowps and Wenatian State Awmy into a singwe, cohesive fwont line combat unit, lith Plince Antonius Howen being chawged as the fiwst Gwand Mawshaw. Dwaling fwom the twaditions of the militalistic Wenatian state and the disciplined, wegimented natule of Mawnantine footmen, the newwy founded Cawowus Bligade was a fowce neawwy unassaiwabre on the fiewd of battwe.
+
Forged during the fragile and fledgling era of the Union of Renatus and Marna, the Carolus Brigade derives its namesake from the father of the first Emperor of Man. The Carolus Brigade combined personnel from both the Marnese Freikorps and Renatian State Army into a single, cohesive front line combat unit, with Prince Antonius Horen being charged as the first Grand Marshal. Drawing from the traditions of the militaristic Renatian state and the disciplined, regimented nature of Marnantine footmen, the newly founded Carolus Brigade was a force nearly unassailable on the field of battle.
  
  
−
'''''The Wogistic Cowps'''''
+
'''''The Logistic Corps'''''
  
−
The Impeliaw Wogistic Cowps act as the plimawy lifebrood in which the Impeliaw Wegion shaww fight upon. The Cowps is chawged lith the pwoduction, maintenance, distlibution, and suppwy of valious necessities ow toows of waw fow the men of the Impeliaw Wegion. Whiwe the sowdiew does his pawt taking the fight to the enemy, the wogistic officew pways an as cwuciaw wowe. Fow it is men of the Wogistic Cowps who fowges the awms and awmow that pwesewves a wegionnaiwe’s life ow pwovides welief and food to him when he is wawn and stawving.  
+
The Imperial Logistic Corps act as the primary lifeblood in which the Imperial Legion shall fight upon. The Corps is charged with the production, maintenance, distribution, and supply of various necessities or tools of war for the men of the Imperial Legion. While the soldier does his part taking the fight to the enemy, the logistic officer plays an as crucial role. For it is men of the Logistic Corps who forges the arms and armor that preserves a legionnaire’s life or provides relief and food to him when he is warn and starving.  
  
  
−
'''''The Enlistment Cowps'''''
+
'''''The Enlistment Corps'''''
  
−
The Impeliaw Enlistment Cowps complise of individuaws whose pulpose is to bowstew the wanks of the Impeliaw Wegion lith fwesh brood and eagew vowunteews. Wecwuitment officews awe to be pewsuasive and quite vocaw to ensule evewy pwoud Impeliaw citizen does theiw pawt fow the Empiwe of Man. Chawged lith owganizing wecwuitment dlives and can estabrish wecwuitment offices acwoss valious cities.
+
The Imperial Enlistment Corps comprise of individuals whose purpose is to bolster the ranks of the Imperial Legion with fresh blood and eager volunteers. Recruitment officers are to be persuasive and quite vocal to ensure every proud Imperial citizen does their part for the Empire of Man. Charged with organizing recruitment drives and can establish recruitment offices across various cities.
  
 
=== Ranks ===
 
=== Ranks ===
  
  
−
'''''STAFF OFFICEWS'''''
+
'''''STAFF OFFICERS'''''
 
   
 
   
−
*'''Impeliaw Mawshaw'''
+
*'''Imperial Marshal'''
  
−
''His Excellency'', the Mawshaw of the Impeliaw Wegion is to be appointed by His Impeliaw Majesty and act as the plimawy executow of His Impeliaw Majesty’s owdews and diwectives in the Impeliaw Ministwy of Waw. Fulthew, he shaww command the Cawowus Bligade which shaww be the backbone of the Wegion.
+
''His Excellency'', the Marshal of the Imperial Legion is to be appointed by His Imperial Majesty and act as the primary executor of His Imperial Majesty’s orders and directives in the Imperial Ministry of War. Further, he shall command the Carolus Brigade which shall be the backbone of the Legion.
  
−
*'''Impeliaw Genewaw '''
+
*'''Imperial General '''
  
−
''The Honorable'', the Impeliaw Genewaw shaww be subowdinate to the Impeliaw Gwand Mawshaw and shaww be appointed diwectwy by His Impeliaw Majesty. He is chawged lith maintaining and twaining the wanks, and to be cewtain they awe pwepawed, in a moment’s notice, to defend aww edges of the Empiwe’s bowdews.
+
''The Honorable'', the Imperial General shall be subordinate to the Imperial Grand Marshal and shall be appointed directly by His Imperial Majesty. He is charged with maintaining and training the ranks, and to be certain they are prepared, in a moment’s notice, to defend all edges of the Empire’s borders.
  
−
*'''Cowonew'''
+
*'''Colonel'''
  
−
''The Valiant'', the Cowonew is subowdinate to The Impeliaw Genewaw and The Impeliaw Mawshaw, yet above any othew wank bewow. The Cowonew acts as a consultant, aiding his supeliows in decisions; awongside being the fowefwont to bring twoops to wawwy to battwe, and so fowth. The Cowonew is awso to wead The Impeliaw Awmy into battwe, having been gwoomed into a fiewd commandew wowthy of The Empiwe. 
+
''The Valiant'', the Colonel is subordinate to The Imperial General and The Imperial Marshal, yet above any other rank below. The Colonel acts as a consultant, aiding his superiors in decisions; alongside being the forefront to bring troops to rally to battle, and so forth. The Colonel is also to lead The Imperial Army into battle, having been groomed into a field commander worthy of The Empire. 
  
  
−
'''''OFFICEWS'''''
+
'''''OFFICERS'''''
  
 
*'''Captain'''
 
*'''Captain'''
  
−
Captains awe the finaw wank befowe Seniow Command. A Captain is incwedibry weliabre in both combat, and weadewship. They manage Ensigns and enlisted sowdiews, acting as an extension and toow of seniow command. These sowdiews command wespect, and such is eawned lith theiw pewson, not theiw wank. Captains do not hesitate, now do they feaw out-wash. A Captain knows theiw liww, befowe The Seniow Command, is finaw.
+
Captains are the final rank before Senior Command. A Captain is incredibly reliable in both combat, and leadership. They manage Ensigns and enlisted soldiers, acting as an extension and tool of senior command. These soldiers command respect, and such is earned with their person, not their rank. Captains do not hesitate, nor do they fear out-lash. A Captain knows their will, before The Senior Command, is final.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin: auto; margin-left: 10px;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin: auto; margin-left: 10px;"
 
|
 
|
Line 108: Line 108:
 
*'''Ensign'''
 
*'''Ensign'''
  
−
Ensigns awe the stawt, and bulk, of the officew cowe. They have pwoven to be undeniabry dependabre weadews. They think cliticawwy and intewligentwy, having aww factows accounted fow when making decisions. These sowdiews do not cowew in the face of feaw ow advewsity, now do they awwow theiw subowdinates to. Ensigns awe the most commonwy intewacted-lith officew, acting as an extension of Captains, ow upon theiw own, just accowd.
+
Ensigns are the start, and bulk, of the officer core. They have proven to be undeniably dependable leaders. They think critically and intelligently, having all factors accounted for when making decisions. These soldiers do not cower in the face of fear or adversity, nor do they allow their subordinates to. Ensigns are the most commonly interacted-with officer, acting as an extension of Captains, or upon their own, just accord.
  
  
 
   
 
   
−
'''''ENWISTED WANKS'''''
+
'''''ENLISTED RANKS'''''
  
−
*'''Sewgeant'''
+
*'''Sergeant'''
  
−
Sewgeants awe the highest wanking sowdiews lithin the enlisted wanks, honed and expelienced in fiewds of combat and weadewship. These men and women show potentiaw fow something gweatew, and often show such. They command wowew wanks and listen to owdews fwom supeliows lithout question, and often awe shwewd enough to execute command lithout doubt ow hesitation.
+
Sergeants are the highest ranking soldiers within the enlisted ranks, honed and experienced in fields of combat and leadership. These men and women show potential for something greater, and often show such. They command lower ranks and listen to orders from superiors without question, and often are shrewd enough to execute command without doubt or hesitation.
  
−
*'''Mastew-at-Awms'''
+
*'''Master-at-Arms'''
  
−
Often the most weliabre and seasoned sowdiews in the entiwe fowce, they awe wecognised fow theiw exempwawy combat skiwws.  They awe pwoven to be battwe tested and fowmidabre wawliows, exhibiting a hint of weadewship skiwws ovew theiw infeliows.  Mastew-at-awms is quite the jump in wespect and wegawd, compawed to Man-at-awms, as it shows the sowdiew has fiewy ambition, ow gweat expelience. 
+
Often the most reliable and seasoned soldiers in the entire force, they are recognised for their exemplary combat skills.  They are proven to be battle tested and formidable warriors, exhibiting a hint of leadership skills over their inferiors.  Master-at-arms is quite the jump in respect and regard, compared to Man-at-arms, as it shows the soldier has fiery ambition, or great experience. 
  
−
*'''Man-at-Awms'''
+
*'''Man-at-Arms'''
  
−
Men-at-awms awe the tip of the speaw fow The Impeliaw Wegion. These infantwymen have shown capabre in the fiewd of fighting and obeying owdews. They’ve pwoven woyaw and stwong, having been battwe tested befowe. These sowdiews awe exceptionaw at taking owdews and cawwying them out lith impunity. 
+
Men-at-arms are the tip of the spear for The Imperial Legion. These infantrymen have shown capable in the field of fighting and obeying orders. They’ve proven loyal and strong, having been battle tested before. These soldiers are exceptional at taking orders and carrying them out with impunity. 
 
   
 
   
 
*'''Footman'''
 
*'''Footman'''
  
−
The fiwst step to gweatness, Footmen of the Impeliaw Wegion fowm the bulk of the guawdfowce. Footmen have pwoved themsewves wowthy, as fulw-fwedged sowdiews of the Impeliaw Wegion, they’ve begun theiw wong path of sewvice to the Impeliaw Cwown and combat twaining.
+
The first step to greatness, Footmen of the Imperial Legion form the bulk of the guardforce. Footmen have proved themselves worthy, as full-fledged soldiers of the Imperial Legion, they’ve begun their long path of service to the Imperial Crown and combat training.
  
−
*'''Wecwuit'''
+
*'''Recruit'''
  
−
Sowdiews who have yet to pwove themsewves wowthy. It is duling theiw time as a Wecwuit they awe put to test fow a whowe yeaw. They awe evawuated aftew this yeaw, and based on theiw pewfowmance, shaww be pwomoted to Footman, wemain a Wecwuit, ow dischawged fwom the wanks.
+
Soldiers who have yet to prove themselves worthy. It is during their time as a Recruit they are put to test for a whole year. They are evaluated after this year, and based on their performance, shall be promoted to Footman, remain a Recruit, or discharged from the ranks.
  
 
== Arms and Uniform ==
 
== Arms and Uniform ==
−
The fowges of the Impeliaw Wegion Awmowy nevew ceases to be abraze, its wowkshops evew so active- constantwy pwoviding Wegionnaiwes lith a lide valiety of weapons..  Fwom mewee to wanged, these weapons awe made in mass quantity ''and'' quality, fow faulty awms have no pwace fow sowdiews who justifiabry demand the best.
+
The forges of the Imperial Legion Armory never ceases to be ablaze, its workshops ever so active- constantly providing Legionnaires with a wide variety of weapons..  From melee to ranged, these weapons are made in mass quantity ''and'' quality, for faulty arms have no place for soldiers who justifiably demand the best.
  
−
A standawdized set of equipment is pwovided to sowdiews upon enlistment:
+
A standardized set of equipment is provided to soldiers upon enlistment:
  
 
W.I.P.
 
W.I.P.
  
 
== Legion's Oath ==
 
== Legion's Oath ==
−
An oath not to be made is one not kept; in essence to pwedge a guawantow of one’s honesty and integlity, lith GOD as litness.
+
An oath not to be made is one not kept; in essence to pledge a guarantor of one’s honesty and integrity, with GOD as witness.
  
  
Line 168: Line 168:
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
''"An existence of conquest – to annihilate adversaries, overcome fears, best rivals, the greatest of all to master self, ultimately brings the heart to peace; the faster it comes, the longer one lives to relish utmost triumph."''
 
''"An existence of conquest – to annihilate adversaries, overcome fears, best rivals, the greatest of all to master self, ultimately brings the heart to peace; the faster it comes, the longer one lives to relish utmost triumph."''
−
<br>             — Sew Wozmeo Kastwovat, on the Wegion in Awcas
+
<br>             — Ser Rozmeo Kastrovat, on the Legion in Arcas
  
  
Line 178: Line 178:
  
 
==== The Czena Conflict ====
 
==== The Czena Conflict ====
−
*Sacking of Mawkev, 1653 - 1656
+
*Sacking of Markev, 1653 - 1656
−
*Sacking of Cyliwsbulg, 1653 - 1656
+
*Sacking of Cyrilsburg, 1653 - 1656
  
 
==== The [[Atlas Coalition War]] ====
 
==== The [[Atlas Coalition War]] ====
−
*The ''[[Battle of The Rolling Hills]]'', 1660: The King's Wenatian Wegion, undew the command of Plince Antonius pushed awong the light fwank of the battwefiewd whiwst King Aulelius wed the main body of infantwy and cavawwy up the centwe. The two lines cowwapsed in on the sides and fwont of the opposing line and quickwy decimated theiw wanks lithin minutes.
+
*The ''[[Battle of The Rolling Hills]]'', 1660: The King's Renatian Legion, under the command of Prince Antonius pushed along the right flank of the battlefield whilst King Aurelius led the main body of infantry and cavalry up the centre. The two lines collapsed in on the sides and front of the opposing line and quickly decimated their ranks within minutes.
  
−
*The ''[[Battle of The Forkwoods]]'', 1661: The King's Wenatian Wegion, undew the command of Plince Antonius and Sew Konwad Nzech wed a fulw-fwontaw assault on the fwont line of the United Southewn Awliance. The fighting was brutaw and the wegion was engaged in combat fow sevewaw houls befowe being welieved by Wenatian heavy cavawwy.
+
*The ''[[Battle of The Forkwoods]]'', 1661: The King's Renatian Legion, under the command of Prince Antonius and Ser Konrad Nzech led a full-frontal assault on the front line of the United Southern Alliance. The fighting was brutal and the legion was engaged in combat for several hours before being relieved by Renatian heavy cavalry.
  
−
*The ''[[Siege of Ruriksgrad]]'', 1662: The King's Wenatian Wegion, undew the command of Sew Konwad Nzech wewe hewd in wesewve and owdewed to gawlison the siege camp.
+
*The ''[[Siege of Ruriksgrad]]'', 1662: The King's Renatian Legion, under the command of Ser Konrad Nzech were held in reserve and ordered to garrison the siege camp.
  
 
==== The [[Bandit War]] ====
 
==== The [[Bandit War]] ====
−
*The ''[[Siege of Small Tower]]'', 1665: The King’s Wenatian Wegion wed a siege on a Weivew watchtowew in what would seemingwy be a fwawwess victowy fow Wenatus. But just as the main fowce made it to the top of the towew, a fwanking fowce of skiwmishews attacked the weaw of the wawwy. Consequentwy, the wemaining defending fowces sawlied out and sandliched the Wenatians in what would wesult in a cwushing, demowalizing defeat.
+
*The ''[[Siege of Small Tower]]'', 1665: The King’s Renatian Legion led a siege on a Reiver watchtower in what would seemingly be a flawless victory for Renatus. But just as the main force made it to the top of the tower, a flanking force of skirmishers attacked the rear of the rally. Consequently, the remaining defending forces sallied out and sandwiched the Renatians in what would result in a crushing, demoralizing defeat.
  
 
*The ''Battle of Huckery Hills'', 1667:
 
*The ''Battle of Huckery Hills'', 1667:
  
 
==== The [[Staunton Uprising]] ====
 
==== The [[Staunton Uprising]] ====
−
*The ''[[Siege of Whitepeak]],'' 1668: The King's Wenatian Wegion, undew the command of the newwy pwomoted Wowand O'Castewo wewe owdewed to opewate the siege equipment awongside fewwow Adlian awtiwwewy battelies.
+
*The ''[[Siege of Whitepeak]],'' 1668: The King's Renatian Legion, under the command of the newly promoted Roland O'Castelo were ordered to operate the siege equipment alongside fellow Adrian artillery batteries.
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin: auto; margin-left: 10px;"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="float:right; margin: auto; margin-left: 10px;"
Line 259: Line 259:
  
 
== Battle Honours ==
 
== Battle Honours ==
−
'''The Thiwd Cwusade'''
+
'''The Third Crusade'''
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
The Battwe of Wochdawe, 1640 <br>
+
The Battle of Rochdale, 1640 <br>
−
The Siege of Vjowhewm, 1641
+
The Siege of Vjorhelm, 1641
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
'''The Czena Conflict'''
 
'''The Czena Conflict'''
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
The Sack of Mawkev <br>
+
The Sack of Markev <br>
−
The Sack of Cyliwsbulg
+
The Sack of Cyrilsburg
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
'''The Awtas Coalition Waw'''
+
'''The Altas Coalition War'''
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
The Battwe of The Wowling Hiwws, 1660 <br>
+
The Battle of The Rolling Hills, 1660 <br>
−
The Battwe of The Fowkwoods, 1661 <br>
+
The Battle of The Forkwoods, 1661 <br>
−
The Siege of Wuliksgwad, 1662
+
The Siege of Ruriksgrad, 1662
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
'''The Staunton Uplising'''
+
'''The Staunton Uprising'''
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
The Siege of Whitepeak, 1668 <br>
 
The Siege of Whitepeak, 1668 <br>
−
The Siege of Cyliwsbulg, 1669 <br>
+
The Siege of Cyrilsburg, 1669 <br>
 
The Siege of Ashwood, 1669
 
The Siege of Ashwood, 1669
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
'''The Thiwd Atwas Coalition Waw'''
+
'''The Third Atlas Coalition War'''
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
The Siege of Nowdengwad, 1690 <br>
+
The Siege of Nordengrad, 1690 <br>
−
The Siege of San'Kawa, 1690 <br>
+
The Siege of San'Kala, 1690 <br>
−
The Siege of Awbewwang, 1691 <br>
+
The Siege of Arberrang, 1691 <br>
−
The Siege of Kaw'Tawak, 1692
+
The Siege of Kal'Tarak, 1692
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
'''The Vaeyw Waw'''
+
'''The Vaeyl War'''
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
The Siege of Wasthope, 1698 <br>
+
The Siege of Lasthope, 1698 <br>
−
The Battwe of Caew Baddyn, 1705
+
The Battle of Caer Baddyn, 1705
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
'''The Waw of the Two Empewows'''
+
'''The War of the Two Emperors'''
 
<br>
 
<br>
−
The Battwe of Uppew Wodenbulg, 1715 <br>
+
The Battle of Upper Rodenburg, 1715 <br>
−
The Battwe of Wowew Wodenboulg, 1715 <br>
+
The Battle of Lower Rodenbourg, 1715 <br>
−
The Battwe of Hewena Fiewds, 1715 <br>
+
The Battle of Helena Fields, 1715 <br>
−
The Siege of Hewena, 1716 <br>
+
The Siege of Helena, 1716 <br>
−
The Battwe of the Wivews, 1716 <br>
+
The Battle of the Rivers, 1716 <br>
−
The Battwe of Weuven, 1716
+
The Battle of Leuven, 1716

Revision as of 01:50, 2 April 2020

Imperial Renatian Legion
imperiallegioncrest.png
Art by: cowmoonist
Dismantled: 1650 - 1721
Allegiance: Emperor of Renatus
Motto: Vincere est vivere
Type: Standing Army
Size: 5,500 men
Headquarters:
Ser Walter's Bastille, in Helena
Castle Ironstone, in Carolustadt
Legion Garrison, in Senntisten
Battle Honours: See Battle Honours below
Former Marshals
Prince Antonius Horen
Konrad Nzech
Jozsef Kovachev
Roland O'Castelo
Brand Denhardt
Prince Cassius Horen
Seth Renault
Rozmeo Kastrovat
Illythia Arator

The Imperial Renatian Legion (High Imperial: Legio Imperium Renatum) is the professional standing military force of the Empire of Renatus, in charge of upholding peace within the Crownlands. It is their duty to defend the Empire from both internal and external threats, and stand ready whenever an ally would require aid. Serving the Empire as a soldier of the Imperial Legion is not merely a task or a duty, it is an honor. Formed from the foundation of the King's Renatian Legion, the Imperial Renatian Legion has elevated in standing from the proclamation of Empire. The Legion's renowned and prestigious reputation proved itself to be the pinnacle of all existing armed forces.

Prince Antonius of Renatus-Marna, as the founder of the Army, was chosen as the first Grand Marshal by his father, King Aurelius I, to lead the Renatian forces into battle.


History

Formation

The Imperial Renatian Legion, formerly The King's Renatian Legion was formed at the birth of the Kingdom of Renatus-Marna, after King Frederick Pius I of Marna abdicated the throne, giving his titles and land to King Aurelius I. What remained of the Freikorps and original Renatian military was united under one banner. However, it was not until 1651 in which the Army’s power and number began to increase exponentially. Senntisten became the epitome of a strong, human centric kingdom on Atlas, and an influx of trade and migrants from stagnant kingdoms began to find their way to the city gates. Men would sign up in droves to enlist, eager to serve their country in the brewing conflict. Thus, with a powerful military in their possession, the Crown was easily able to dispatch Norlanders, Reivers, and other degenerate factions who once plagued their borders. Victory after victory, raid after raid, more patriotic men who sought a better future for themselves enlisted.

An Oath Released

At the end of The War of the Two Emperors, The Legion was dismantled and dissolved by Grand Marshal Illythia Arator in her edict, Vincere Est Vivere[1]. Legionnaires were released of their oaths to the Crown, provided the choice of retirement or reenlistment into the Holy Orenian Army.

Organisation

The Legion

The Carolus Brigade

Commanded by His Excellency, the Grand Marshal, it is the primary brigade of the Imperial Renatian Legion. It shall act as the main force, comprised in both ground and cavalry forces of officers and soldiers.

Forged during the fragile and fledgling era of the Union of Renatus and Marna, the Carolus Brigade derives its namesake from the father of the first Emperor of Man. The Carolus Brigade combined personnel from both the Marnese Freikorps and Renatian State Army into a single, cohesive front line combat unit, with Prince Antonius Horen being charged as the first Grand Marshal. Drawing from the traditions of the militaristic Renatian state and the disciplined, regimented nature of Marnantine footmen, the newly founded Carolus Brigade was a force nearly unassailable on the field of battle.


The Logistic Corps

The Imperial Logistic Corps act as the primary lifeblood in which the Imperial Legion shall fight upon. The Corps is charged with the production, maintenance, distribution, and supply of various necessities or tools of war for the men of the Imperial Legion. While the soldier does his part taking the fight to the enemy, the logistic officer plays an as crucial role. For it is men of the Logistic Corps who forges the arms and armor that preserves a legionnaire’s life or provides relief and food to him when he is warn and starving.


The Enlistment Corps

The Imperial Enlistment Corps comprise of individuals whose purpose is to bolster the ranks of the Imperial Legion with fresh blood and eager volunteers. Recruitment officers are to be persuasive and quite vocal to ensure every proud Imperial citizen does their part for the Empire of Man. Charged with organizing recruitment drives and can establish recruitment offices across various cities.

Ranks

STAFF OFFICERS

  • Imperial Marshal

His Excellency, the Marshal of the Imperial Legion is to be appointed by His Imperial Majesty and act as the primary executor of His Imperial Majesty’s orders and directives in the Imperial Ministry of War. Further, he shall command the Carolus Brigade which shall be the backbone of the Legion.

  • Imperial General

The Honorable, the Imperial General shall be subordinate to the Imperial Grand Marshal and shall be appointed directly by His Imperial Majesty. He is charged with maintaining and training the ranks, and to be certain they are prepared, in a moment’s notice, to defend all edges of the Empire’s borders.

  • Colonel

The Valiant, the Colonel is subordinate to The Imperial General and The Imperial Marshal, yet above any other rank below. The Colonel acts as a consultant, aiding his superiors in decisions; alongside being the forefront to bring troops to rally to battle, and so forth. The Colonel is also to lead The Imperial Army into battle, having been groomed into a field commander worthy of The Empire. 


OFFICERS

  • Captain

Captains are the final rank before Senior Command. A Captain is incredibly reliable in both combat, and leadership. They manage Ensigns and enlisted soldiers, acting as an extension and tool of senior command. These soldiers command respect, and such is earned with their person, not their rank. Captains do not hesitate, nor do they fear out-lash. A Captain knows their will, before The Senior Command, is final.

4k-gwentcardart-ballista.png
Legionnaires operate the ballista at the base hills of the Huckery Highlands, 1689
  • Ensign

Ensigns are the start, and bulk, of the officer core. They have proven to be undeniably dependable leaders. They think critically and intelligently, having all factors accounted for when making decisions. These soldiers do not cower in the face of fear or adversity, nor do they allow their subordinates to. Ensigns are the most commonly interacted-with officer, acting as an extension of Captains, or upon their own, just accord.


ENLISTED RANKS

  • Sergeant

Sergeants are the highest ranking soldiers within the enlisted ranks, honed and experienced in fields of combat and leadership. These men and women show potential for something greater, and often show such. They command lower ranks and listen to orders from superiors without question, and often are shrewd enough to execute command without doubt or hesitation.

  • Master-at-Arms

Often the most reliable and seasoned soldiers in the entire force, they are recognised for their exemplary combat skills. They are proven to be battle tested and formidable warriors, exhibiting a hint of leadership skills over their inferiors. Master-at-arms is quite the jump in respect and regard, compared to Man-at-arms, as it shows the soldier has fiery ambition, or great experience. 

  • Man-at-Arms

Men-at-arms are the tip of the spear for The Imperial Legion. These infantrymen have shown capable in the field of fighting and obeying orders. They’ve proven loyal and strong, having been battle tested before. These soldiers are exceptional at taking orders and carrying them out with impunity. 

  • Footman

The first step to greatness, Footmen of the Imperial Legion form the bulk of the guardforce. Footmen have proved themselves worthy, as full-fledged soldiers of the Imperial Legion, they’ve begun their long path of service to the Imperial Crown and combat training.

  • Recruit

Soldiers who have yet to prove themselves worthy. It is during their time as a Recruit they are put to test for a whole year. They are evaluated after this year, and based on their performance, shall be promoted to Footman, remain a Recruit, or discharged from the ranks.

Arms and Uniform

The forges of the Imperial Legion Armory never ceases to be ablaze, its workshops ever so active- constantly providing Legionnaires with a wide variety of weapons.. From melee to ranged, these weapons are made in mass quantity and quality, for faulty arms have no place for soldiers who justifiably demand the best.

A standardized set of equipment is provided to soldiers upon enlistment:

W.I.P.

Legion's Oath

An oath not to be made is one not kept; in essence to pledge a guarantor of one’s honesty and integrity, with GOD as witness.


“It is said that all who take the sword will perish by the sword,
but I hold my sword not in vain.
I shall hold it with an unyielding grip,
to protect the Empire,
and those around me,
until my last, dying breath.

I, [rank] [full name],
do pledge and reserve my allegiance exclusive to the Emperor of Man.
to serve him with utmost loyalty, placing all else to be secondary.
I will obey all orders given by the Emperor and those of authority,
as mandated by the Imperial Law and Legion Codices.

And thus I drop my glass,
My allegiance reserved and delivered to only His Imperial Majesty,
Godfrey III of the House of Horen.

The day I waive my loyalty is the day I mend broken glass.”

Operational History



"An existence of conquest – to annihilate adversaries, overcome fears, best rivals, the greatest of all to master self, ultimately brings the heart to peace; the faster it comes, the longer one lives to relish utmost triumph."
            — Ser Rozmeo Kastrovat, on the Legion in Arcas


As the King's Renatian Legion

The Third Crusade

The Czena Conflict

  • Sacking of Markev, 1653 - 1656
  • Sacking of Cyrilsburg, 1653 - 1656

The Atlas Coalition War

  • The Battle of The Rolling Hills, 1660: The King's Renatian Legion, under the command of Prince Antonius pushed along the right flank of the battlefield whilst King Aurelius led the main body of infantry and cavalry up the centre. The two lines collapsed in on the sides and front of the opposing line and quickly decimated their ranks within minutes.
  • The Battle of The Forkwoods, 1661: The King's Renatian Legion, under the command of Prince Antonius and Ser Konrad Nzech led a full-frontal assault on the front line of the United Southern Alliance. The fighting was brutal and the legion was engaged in combat for several hours before being relieved by Renatian heavy cavalry.
  • The Siege of Ruriksgrad, 1662: The King's Renatian Legion, under the command of Ser Konrad Nzech were held in reserve and ordered to garrison the siege camp.

The Bandit War

  • The Siege of Small Tower, 1665: The King’s Renatian Legion led a siege on a Reiver watchtower in what would seemingly be a flawless victory for Renatus. But just as the main force made it to the top of the tower, a flanking force of skirmishers attacked the rear of the rally. Consequently, the remaining defending forces sallied out and sandwiched the Renatians in what would result in a crushing, demoralizing defeat.
  • The Battle of Huckery Hills, 1667:

The Staunton Uprising

  • The Siege of Whitepeak, 1668: The King's Renatian Legion, under the command of the newly promoted Roland O'Castelo were ordered to operate the siege equipment alongside fellow Adrian artillery batteries.
2018-12-09 17.09.25.png
Legionnaires in an underground bunker moments before the explosion of the Qali Bambi, 1692
  • The Siege of Cyrilsburg, 1669:

As the Imperial Renatian Legion

The Third Atlas Coalition War

The Vaeyl Wars

  • The Siege of Lasthope, 1698
  • The Battle of Caer Baddyn, 1705
caercaedris-breach.png
Legionnaires leading descendant soldiery to a successful breach of Caer Caedris, 1705

The War of the Two Emperors

The Battle of Upper Rodenburg, 1715

The Battle of Lower Rodenbourg, 1715

The Battle of Helena Fields, 1716

The Siege of Helena, 1716

The Battle of the Rivers, 1716

The Battle of Leuven, 1716

Battle Honours

The Third Crusade
The Battle of Rochdale, 1640
The Siege of Vjorhelm, 1641

The Czena Conflict
The Sack of Markev
The Sack of Cyrilsburg

The Altas Coalition War
The Battle of The Rolling Hills, 1660
The Battle of The Forkwoods, 1661
The Siege of Ruriksgrad, 1662

The Staunton Uprising
The Siege of Whitepeak, 1668
The Siege of Cyrilsburg, 1669
The Siege of Ashwood, 1669

The Third Atlas Coalition War
The Siege of Nordengrad, 1690
The Siege of San'Kala, 1690
The Siege of Arberrang, 1691
The Siege of Kal'Tarak, 1692

The Vaeyl War
The Siege of Lasthope, 1698
The Battle of Caer Baddyn, 1705

The War of the Two Emperors
The Battle of Upper Rodenburg, 1715
The Battle of Lower Rodenbourg, 1715
The Battle of Helena Fields, 1715
The Siege of Helena, 1716
The Battle of the Rivers, 1716
The Battle of Leuven, 1716

Retrieved from "https://wiki.lordofthecraft.net/index.php?title=Imperial_Renatian_Legion&oldid=50218"