Imperial State Army
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The Imperial State Army or The I.S.A is the current standing army of The Holy Orenian Empire. It was founded out of the ashes of War of the Two Emperors to replace the outdated levy armies which the imperial crown believe was one of the reasons that lead to the war in the first place. Over a century of operation The I.S.A has undergone many changes in officers, ranks, uniforms & standard operation. Currently, The Imperial State Army is the largest army in the realm, boasting a mighty 30,200 active soldiers with thousands more in reserves.
"With the collapse of the Legion of the Seventh Empire, so too did a period of immediate martial decline begin. From the Haeseni Declarations of 1719 to the infamous Podophile Affair, it had long become obvious to the Lord Protector that the status quo was no longer tenable. It was with this motive that he began collecting the great military minds that still remained in Imperial borders; from Rhenyari commanders to Kaedreni strategists, the military complex of the Empire under his Protectorate soon expanded tenfold. His untimely death, however, would mean his new model army would not be completed during his tenure, and indeed the martial prowess of the Crown soon stagnated once more.
With the completion of various civic engagements, and with the creation of a modern, capable fighting force from which both the current Empire and all successors may derive the projection of military might and peacekeeping ability now urgently required, the governing bodies of the Holy Orenian Empire have seen fit to implement and expand the Imperial State Army which is formed to be more cohesive and reliable than feudal levies, but avoiding the tyranny and weakness of central Imperial legions of old." - Second Edition by C.B. Puller, 1815
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Brigades
The Imperial State Army is made up of five brigades. The 1st Brigade makes up the general infantry force of the army. The 2nd Brigade is where all recruits & cadets are sent for basic training. The 3rd Brigade is the army cavalry unit nicknamed The Helena Dragoons. The 4th Brigade is the elite guard that protects imperial royalty & carries out special missions. Lastly, The 5th Brigade is the medical & research division of the Imperial State Army.
The 1st Brigade
The 1st Brigade makes up the main fighting force and support component of the 1st Regiment. The soldiers of the 1st Brigade have a wider scope of specialisation available to them and are tasked with the day to day upkeep/operations of the Regiment. Important Lieutenant positions within the brigade include the Quartermaster, Drillmaster, and Taskmaster for the entire Regiment. Alongside these Regiment billets, the 1st Brigade has a Grenademaster to lead the Imperial Grenadiers, and Houndmaster in charge of training war dogs.
- The Captain of The 1st Brigade currently is: Erik Ruthern
The 2nd Brigade
The 2nd Brigade is the main hub of training and education for the freshly oathed as well as the entire Regiment and Imperial State Army. All new recruits and cadets are enrolled in the 2nd Brigade where they are expected to complete a basic training course consisting of 5 badges. Additionally, the 2nd Brigade hosts the Commissar Corps, an elite group of military disciplinarians who take decisive action in battle and on garrison to ensure that order and discipline are maintained at all times. Finally, the 2nd Brigade is the main recruitment force for the 1st Regiment, maintaining a cadre of recruiters that embark on community outreach missions to ensure a steady stream of new comrades.
- The Captain of The 2nd Brigade currently is: Caspian d'Arkent
The 3rd Brigade
The 3rd Brigade is made up of four officer positions; Captain, Master of The Vanguard, Master of The School & Master of The Horse. The Master of The Horse is a position dedicated to the well-being of the brigade's horses. They ensure that all horses are fed & healthy along with regularly breeding to create future mounts for the brigade's use. The Master of The School is responsible for all 3rd Brigade trainings & recruiting Cadets & Recruits from The 2nd Brigade into the 3rd. The Master of The Vanguard is in charge of leading the elite vanguard unit which is sent on the majority of imperial scouting & recon missions. Finally, The Captain oversees all 3rd Brigade activity & reports it directly to the Imperial General
A detailed guide of other 3rd Brigade positions known as billets can be found here - 1
- The Captain of The 3rd Brigade currently is: Robert Galbraith
The 4th Brigade
The 4th Brigade is composed of the 1st Regiment’s most skilled soldiers. The specialization of the brigade includes bodyguard work for the Imperial royalty, combat escort services for the most esteemed members of society, and special missions operations for covert objective accomplishment. A more in depth description of the 4th Brigade is classified to ranking officials of the Imperial State Army on a need to know basis by the War Office.
- The Captain of The 4th Brigade currently is: Virgil DeNurem
The 5th Brigade
The 5th Brigade is a collection of troops with a pendant for innovative design and a mind for research. Soldiers of the 5th brigade are often tasked with developing new weapon systems for the Imperial State Army, to include artillery and fortification designs. Additionally, soldiers of the 5th brigade are also experienced military engineers, able to bring their designs into reality to construct earthworks and field defenses, as well as staffing the Military Engineering Academy.
- The Captain of The 5th Brigade currently is: Viktoriya DeNurem
Lex Kaedrini
The Lex Kaedrini is the military law that all soldiers are to abide by. While a soldier is on active duty, the Lex Kaedrini protects them from facing criminal court. Instead, soldiers face a court-martial which decides their appropriate punishments. If a soldier is discharged from duty for a crime, the orenian courts can choose to pursue further investigation & trial of a former soldier.
The Lex Kaedrini can be found here
