Imperial Renatian Legion
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The Imperial Renatian Legion is the professional standing military force of the Empire of Man protecting the Empire from both internal and external threats. Formed from the foundation of the King's Renatian Legion, the Imperial Renatian Legion has elevated in standing from the proclamation of Empire.
Prince Antonius Horen, as the founder of the Army, was chosen as the Grand Marshal by his father, the king, to lead the Renatian forces into battle.
History
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.
Upon the proclamation of Empire, the King's Renatian Legion was rebranded as the Imperial Renatian Legion and has fallen under the command of General Brand Denhardt.
Organisation
(SENIOR COMMAND)
General
The most senior ranking member of the Imperial State Army, the figurehead and overseer of the entire army.
Colonel
The Colonels of the Crown are masters of their individual regiment. They are charged with maintaining and training the regiments, and being certain they are prepared, in a moment’s notice, to defend all edges of the King’s borders.
Lieutenant Colonel
The Lieutenant Colonel is a rank in charge of discipline and ensuring loyalty and uniformity is kept by the various regiments and units, which often differ from each other culturally. Additionally charged with the organization of the Army’s rations, arms and armor. They are the right hand men and advisers of their respective Colonel. Lieutenant Colonel’s also command brigade’s of special divisions.
(JUNIOR COMMAND)
Captain
The Decurion must be a skilled and experienced commander, capable of leading raids and skirmishes. The Decurion is often in command of a brigade or siege battery - extremely skilled leaders they join together to aid in counselling their respective Lieutenant Colonel.
Ensign
The Ensign is a supremely skilled Enlisted man, whose prowess is well acknowledged and respected. Answering only to the High Command, the Ensigns are often charged with the organization of rations, arms and armor within their respective regiment.
Color Sergeant
The Color Sergeant bears the flag of their respective regiment, a focal point for rallying - the position connotes one of the greatest honours possible for a soldier to achieve. Color Sergeant’s may also initiate charges. Losing the flag or dropping it is one of the greatest dishonours that a soldier, and their entire regiment, can be faced with - in battle the first thing that a man will look for is the flag.
(ENLISTED)
Sergeant
The Sergeant is the highest ranking soldier enlisted within the ranks, honed and experienced at both the art of fighting and leading war parties. Widely respected by all soldiers and even lower ranked noble-men will look to them for guidance in their early days of command.
Master-at-Arms
These armigers are often the most skilled soldiers in the entire force, well trained and recognised for what are often truly exemplary skills at combat and fighting they are respected by soldiers and the most reliable component of the force; having fought for multiple years.
Man-at-Arms
Men-at-Arms are the standard infantryman of the Imperial Army, heavily equipped and fully initiated into the army. These soldiers are the backbone of the Army and the core troop - the force is built on the hard work and toil of these milites.
Footman
Footmen are recruits to the Imperial Army, only on the beginning of their long path of service to the regime and their training in swordsmanship.
Operational History
- 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 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.
Battle Honours
- The Battle of The Rolling Hills, 1660
- The Battle of The Forkwoods, 1661
- The Siege of Ruriksgrad, 1662
- The Siege of Whitepeak, 1668
