Imperial Legion of Kythira - Revision history

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	}}		}}The Imperial Legion of the Kythiran Empire, often shortened to the Imperial Legion or just The Legion is Minecraftia’s second largest standing army after the Raggisar Republican Guard. The Legion was originally founded during the Third Era as a bodyguard of the imperial family and defense for the Kythiran capital Helmira. Under the rule of Emperor Louis Viromaro however the Legion was massively expanded, and during the Kythiran Invasion of Imperius it, together with the Imperial Navy, were the primary forces of the Empire. [[File:Portrait of Lord Agricola.jpg\|thumb\|Portrait of Lord P.A. Agricola, current Grand Marshal of the Imperial Legion of Kythira]]
	[[File:Portrait of Lord Agricola.jpg\|thumb\|Portrait of Lord P.A. Agricola, current Grand Marshal of the Imperial Legion of Kythira]]
	The '''Imperial Legion of Kythira''', often shortened to '''Imperial Legion''', is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the [[Kythira\|Kythiran]] military, which consists of temporary provincial levies raised by the High Lords, the Imperial Legion is a permanent standing army loyal only to the Crown. In peacetime, the Legion is primarily tasked with law enforcement and the protection of strategic assets. It's headquarters are at [[Bear Island]]. Interestingly, the Imperial Legion is notable for it's adherence to Camurian military tradition (including the use of the [[Camurian language]]), as opposed to the rest of the Kythiran military. The Legion has an extraordinary high standard of military ethics.		The '''Imperial Legion of Kythira''', often shortened to '''Imperial Legion''', is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the [[Kythira\|Kythiran]] military, which consists of temporary provincial levies raised by the High Lords, the Imperial Legion is a permanent standing army loyal only to the Crown. In peacetime, the Legion is primarily tasked with law enforcement and the protection of strategic assets. It's headquarters are at [[Bear Island]]. Interestingly, the Imperial Legion is notable for it's adherence to Camurian military tradition (including the use of the [[Camurian language]]), as opposed to the rest of the Kythiran military. The Legion has an extraordinary high standard of military ethics.

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			[[File:Portrait of Lord Agricola.jpg\|thumb\|Portrait of Lord P.A. Agricola, current Grand Marshal of the Imperial Legion of Kythira]]
	The '''Imperial Legion of Kythira''', often shortened to '''Imperial Legion''', is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the [[Kythira\|Kythiran]] military, which consists of temporary provincial levies raised by the High Lords, the Imperial Legion is a permanent standing army loyal only to the Crown. In peacetime, the Legion is primarily tasked with law enforcement and the protection of strategic assets. It's headquarters are at [[Bear Island]]. Interestingly, the Imperial Legion is notable for it's adherence to Camurian military tradition (including the use of the [[Camurian language]]), as opposed to the rest of the Kythiran military. The Legion has an extraordinary high standard of military ethics.		The '''Imperial Legion of Kythira''', often shortened to '''Imperial Legion''', is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the [[Kythira\|Kythiran]] military, which consists of temporary provincial levies raised by the High Lords, the Imperial Legion is a permanent standing army loyal only to the Crown. In peacetime, the Legion is primarily tasked with law enforcement and the protection of strategic assets. It's headquarters are at [[Bear Island]]. Interestingly, the Imperial Legion is notable for it's adherence to Camurian military tradition (including the use of the [[Camurian language]]), as opposed to the rest of the Kythiran military. The Legion has an extraordinary high standard of military ethics.

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	== Fleet ==		== Fleet ==
	Although the fleet (''Classis'') of the Imperial Legion is only a few ships large and nowhere near the size of the [[Kythiran Navy]], it provides the Legion with offshore artillery support and rapid transportation. ~~Currently~~, ~~most ships are docked at [[Lannisport]]~~.		Although the fleet (''Classis'') of the Imperial Legion is only a few ships large and nowhere near the size of the [[Kythiran Navy]], it provides the Legion with offshore artillery support and rapid transportation. The fleet of the Legion is docked in the city of Marsadini, close to Bear Island.

	== Numeri ==		== Numeri ==

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	During the integration of the [[Province of Ardoragh]] into the [[Empire of Kythira]] at the dawn of the [[Eras\|Fourth Era]], Emperor Coetzeeclan determined that the feudal method of raising armies had a fundamental problem. Namely, that as the size of Kythira increased, the loyalty of the levied soldiers drifted more and more towards the person who levied them instead of the Kythiran state. To counter this problem, it was decided that a standing army loyal only to the Crown would have to be established. A slim, but exceptionally well-trained and equipped force the likes of which [[Minecraftia]] had never seen. Although largely outnumbered by the provincial forces, it is nevertheless an effective force that can be deployed rapidly in times of war and more importantly: will side with the Crown in the event of internal conflict. Traditionally, the legions are garrisoned near the [[Imperial City]], although detachments are occasionally assigned to the Kythiran frontier borders.		During the integration of the [[Province of Ardoragh]] into the [[Empire of Kythira]] at the dawn of the [[Eras\|Fourth Era]], Emperor Coetzeeclan determined that the feudal method of raising armies had a fundamental problem. Namely, that as the size of Kythira increased, the loyalty of the levied soldiers drifted more and more towards the person who levied them instead of the Kythiran state. To counter this problem, it was decided that a standing army loyal only to the Crown would have to be established. A slim, but exceptionally well-trained and equipped force the likes of which [[Minecraftia]] had never seen. Although largely outnumbered by the provincial forces, it is nevertheless an effective force that can be deployed rapidly in times of war and more importantly: will side with the Crown in the event of internal conflict. Traditionally, the legions are garrisoned near the [[Imperial City]], although detachments are occasionally assigned to the Kythiran frontier borders.

	A Camurian himself, Agricola argued for training the legionary forces in ~~theCamurian~~ fashion. As such, a focus on quality-over-quantity heavy infantry was established - complete with Camurian segmented armour, short swords and rectangular pavise shields.		A Camurian himself, Agricola argued for training the legionary forces in the Camurian fashion. As such, a focus on quality-over-quantity heavy infantry was established - complete with Camurian segmented armour, short swords and rectangular pavise shields. As a consequence, a significant number of Camurians serve in the Legion, compared to other branches of the military.

	== Organisation ==		== Organisation ==

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	The '''Imperial Legion of Kythira''', often shortened to '''Imperial Legion''', is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the [[Kythira\|Kythiran]] military, which consists of temporary provincial levies raised by the High Lords, the Imperial Legion is a permanent standing army loyal only to the Crown. In peacetime, the Legion is primarily tasked with law enforcement and the protection of strategic assets. It's headquarters are at [[Bear Island]]. Interestingly, the Imperial Legion is notable for it's adherence to Camurian military tradition (including the use of the [[~~Valyrian~~ language]]), as opposed to the rest of the Kythiran military. The Legion has an extraordinary high standard of military ethics.		The '''Imperial Legion of Kythira''', often shortened to '''Imperial Legion''', is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the [[Kythira\|Kythiran]] military, which consists of temporary provincial levies raised by the High Lords, the Imperial Legion is a permanent standing army loyal only to the Crown. In peacetime, the Legion is primarily tasked with law enforcement and the protection of strategic assets. It's headquarters are at [[Bear Island]]. Interestingly, the Imperial Legion is notable for it's adherence to Camurian military tradition (including the use of the [[Camurian language]]), as opposed to the rest of the Kythiran military. The Legion has an extraordinary high standard of military ethics.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	The '''Imperial Legion of Kythira''', often shortened to '''Imperial Legion''', is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the [[Kythira\|Kythiran]] military, which consists of temporary provincial levies raised by the High Lords, the Imperial Legion is a permanent standing army loyal only to the Crown. In peacetime, the Legion is primarily tasked with law enforcement and the protection of strategic assets. It's headquarters are at [[Bear Island]]. Interestingly, the Imperial Legion is notable for it's adherence to ~~Marsadini-Valyrian~~ military tradition (including the use of the [[Valyrian language]]), as opposed to the rest of the Kythiran military.		The '''Imperial Legion of Kythira''', often shortened to '''Imperial Legion''', is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the [[Kythira\|Kythiran]] military, which consists of temporary provincial levies raised by the High Lords, the Imperial Legion is a permanent standing army loyal only to the Crown. In peacetime, the Legion is primarily tasked with law enforcement and the protection of strategic assets. It's headquarters are at [[Bear Island]]. Interestingly, the Imperial Legion is notable for it's adherence to Camurian military tradition (including the use of the [[Valyrian language]]), as opposed to the rest of the Kythiran military. The Legion has an extraordinary high standard of military ethics.

	== History ==		== History ==
	During the integration of the [[Province of Ardoragh]] into the [[Empire of Kythira]] at the dawn of the [[Eras\|Fourth Era]], Emperor Coetzeeclan determined that the feudal method of raising armies had a fundamental problem. Namely, that as the size of Kythira increased, the loyalty of the levied soldiers drifted more and more towards the person who levied them instead of the Kythiran state. To counter this problem, it was decided that a standing army loyal only to the Crown would have to be established. A slim, but exceptionally well-trained and equipped force the likes of which [[Minecraftia]] had never seen. Although largely outnumbered by the provincial forces, it is nevertheless an effective force that can be deployed rapidly in times of war and more importantly: will side with the Crown in the event of internal conflict. Traditionally, the legions are garrisoned near the [[Imperial City]], although detachments are occasionally assigned to the Kythiran frontier borders.		During the integration of the [[Province of Ardoragh]] into the [[Empire of Kythira]] at the dawn of the [[Eras\|Fourth Era]], Emperor Coetzeeclan determined that the feudal method of raising armies had a fundamental problem. Namely, that as the size of Kythira increased, the loyalty of the levied soldiers drifted more and more towards the person who levied them instead of the Kythiran state. To counter this problem, it was decided that a standing army loyal only to the Crown would have to be established. A slim, but exceptionally well-trained and equipped force the likes of which [[Minecraftia]] had never seen. Although largely outnumbered by the provincial forces, it is nevertheless an effective force that can be deployed rapidly in times of war and more importantly: will side with the Crown in the event of internal conflict. Traditionally, the legions are garrisoned near the [[Imperial City]], although detachments are occasionally assigned to the Kythiran frontier borders.

	A ~~Valyrian~~ himself, Agricola argued for training the legionary forces in ~~the Marsadini-Valyrian~~ fashion. As such, a focus on quality-over-quantity heavy infantry was established - complete with ~~Valyrian~~ segmented armour, short swords and rectangular pavise shields.		A Camurian himself, Agricola argued for training the legionary forces in theCamurian fashion. As such, a focus on quality-over-quantity heavy infantry was established - complete with Camurian segmented armour, short swords and rectangular pavise shields.

	== Organisation ==		== Organisation ==
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	Second-in-command: Trbn. J.M.Gottfried		Second-in-command: Trbn. J.M.Gottfried

	Stationed: [[Bear Island]], ~~[[Province of Valyria\|Valyria]]~~		Stationed: [[Bear Island]], Camuria

	==== Cohorts ====		==== Cohorts ====
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	* 3rd Legionary Cohort "Riverlander Blitzers"		* 3rd Legionary Cohort "Riverlander Blitzers"
	** Ctrn. x		** Ctrn. x
	* 5th Legionary Cohort "Guardians of ~~Valyria~~"		* 5th Legionary Cohort "Guardians of Camuria"
	** Ctrn. x		** Ctrn. x
	* 6th Legionary Cohort "Sabretooth"		* 6th Legionary Cohort "Sabretooth"

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	=== Legionary ===		=== Legionary ===
	A legionary cohort is a heavy infantry unit made up of formidable fighting soldiers. Generally, these soldiers garrison castles and fortresses and are tasked with their defense.		A legionary cohort is a heavy infantry unit made up of formidable fighting soldiers. Generally, these soldiers garrison castles and fortresses and are tasked with their defense. They are typically trained in both the bow and the sword, and they employ advancing-rank shieldwall tactics to overwhelm enemy forces while bombarding them with arrows.

	=== Reconnaissance ===		=== Reconnaissance ===
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	=== Equestrian ===		=== Equestrian ===
	Somewhere in between a legionary cohort and a reconnaissance cohort, the equestrian cohort is a mounted combat unit that is generally used for offensive actions as opposed to the slower legionary cohorts. This is especially important given the size of Kythira.		Somewhere in between a legionary cohort and a reconnaissance cohort, the equestrian cohort is a mounted combat unit that is generally used for offensive actions as opposed to the slower legionary cohorts. This is especially important given the size of Kythira. They excel at breaking enemy formations and pursuing flanking forces.

	=== Logistics ===		=== Logistics ===

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	=== Classis I Expeditio ===		=== Classis I Expeditio ===
	Commander: ~~FR ILgt~~. P.~~D.Agricola~~		Commander: Captain J.T. Caeso

	Second-in-command: ~~Trbn. J.M.Gottfried~~		Second-in-command: x

	Stationed: [[~~Bear Island~~]], [[~~Province of Valyria\|Valyria~~]]		Stationed: [[Lannisport]], near [[Bear Island]]

	=== Legio I Coetzee ===		=== Legio I Coetzee ===

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	== Numeri ==		== Numeri ==
	Aside from the professional legionary troops, the Legion occasionally employs local mercenaries or auxiliary troops known as ''numeri.''		Aside from the professional legionary troops, the Legion occasionally employs local mercenaries and auxiliary troops known as ''numeri.'' These units generally have their own command structure and are only loosely attached to the Legion's organisation. Depending on terrain and operational circumstances, the Legion hires a wide variety of units, including skirmishers, cavalrymen, shock troops and other specialised personnel.

	== Ranks ==		== Ranks ==
	A soldier's rank is usually made up of two parts: an hierarchic rank and a distinction of seniority. Depending on the situation, a soldier can be referred to as one of them separately (such as Centurion or First Rate), or combined, in which the distinction of seniority comes first and the hierarchic rank second (~~First Rate~~ Centurion).		A soldier's rank is usually made up of two parts: an hierarchic rank and a distinction of seniority. Depending on the situation, a soldier can be referred to as one of them separately (such as Centurion or First Rate), or combined, in which the distinction of seniority comes first and the hierarchic rank second (Triarius Centurion).

	=== Hierarchic ranks ===		=== Hierarchic ranks ===
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	==== Hastatus (HA) ====		==== Hastatus (HA) ====
	The rank of a basic, inexperienced soldier. ~~Third Rates~~		The rank of a basic, inexperienced soldier.

	==== ~~Junior~~ (JR) ====		==== Veles (VE) ====
	The rank of a recruit. After passing a variety of training courses, an automatic promotion to ~~Third Rate~~ is granted.		The rank of a recruit. After passing a variety of training courses, an automatic promotion to Hastatus is granted.
	== Criticism ==		== Criticism ==
	Despite being the only professional military organisation in Minecraftia, critics have described the Legion as consisting of "armchair warriors". They argue that the Legion has not seen any form of conflict since its inception and has so far only been used for peacekeeping purposes. Notable high-ranking Kythiran officials have expressed their concerns about the Imperial Legion's performance in an actual large-scale conflict. Rüger Bantus, former Minister of Internal Affairs of Kythira, has said in an interview that "Despite the Legion's remarkable success with regards to supporting law-enforcement agencies and their superb training results, we have yet to see how they will react to actual combat situations."		Despite being the only professional military organisation in Minecraftia, critics have described the Legion as consisting of "armchair warriors". They argue that the Legion has not seen any form of conflict since its inception and has so far only been used for peacekeeping purposes. Notable high-ranking Kythiran officials have expressed their concerns about the Imperial Legion's performance in an actual large-scale conflict. Rüger Bantus, former Minister of Internal Affairs of Kythira, has said in an interview that "Despite the Legion's remarkable success with regards to supporting law-enforcement agencies and their superb training results, we have yet to see how they will react to actual combat situations."

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	== Organisation ==		== Organisation ==
	The Imperial Legion is divided into a number of legions and a small fleet. Additionally, the Legion occasionally employs local mercenaries or auxiliary troops known as ''~~numerians~~.''		The Imperial Legion is divided into a number of legions and a small fleet. Additionally, the Legion occasionally employs local mercenaries or auxiliary troops known as ''numeri.''

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	== Fleet ==		== Fleet ==
	Although the fleet of the Imperial Legion is only a few ships large and nowhere near the size of the [[Kythiran Navy]],		Although the fleet (''Classis'') of the Imperial Legion is only a few ships large and nowhere near the size of the [[Kythiran Navy]], it provides the Legion with offshore artillery support and rapid transportation. Currently, most ships are docked at [[Lannisport]].

	== ~~Numerians~~ ==		== Numeri ==
	~~The Imperial Legion is divided into a number of legions and a small fleet, which is mainly used for transport and artillery support. Additionally~~, the Legion occasionally employs local mercenaries or auxiliary troops known as ''~~numerians~~.''		Aside from the professional legionary troops, the Legion occasionally employs local mercenaries or auxiliary troops known as ''numeri.''

	== Ranks ==		== Ranks ==