Imperial Legion of Kythira

The Imperial Legion of Kythira, often shortened to Imperial Legion, is a professional armed force. Unlike the bulk of the 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.

History

During the integration of the Province of Ardoragh into the Empire of Kythira at the dawn of the 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 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.

Organisation

The Imperial Legion is divided into two legions.

Legio I Coetzee

Commander: ILgt. P.D.Agricola

Second-in-command: Lnt. J.M.Gottfried

Stationed: Bear Island, Valyria

Cohorts

• 1st Legionary Cohort
  • Cnt. 
• 2nd Legionary Cohort
  • Cnt.
• 1st Recon Cohort
  • Cnt.
• 1st Logistical Cohort
  • Cnt.
• 1st Engineering Cohort
  • Cnt.
• 1st Medical Cohort
  • Cnt.

Legio II Fidelis

Commander: LLgt. x

Second-in-command: Lnt. x

Stationed: Castra Pretoria, the Riverlands

Cohorts

• 3rd Legionary Cohort
  • Cnt. x

Legio III Ignis

Commander: LLgt. x

Second-in-command: Lnt. x

Stationed: Red Keep, Peninsula of Peril

Cohorts

• 4th Legionary Cohort
  • Cnt. x

Unit specialisations

Within the Imperial Legion, each cohort conforms to one of the following specialisations:

Legionary

A legionary cohort is a heavy infantry unit made up of formidable fighting soldiers.

Reconnaissance

A reconnaissance cohort is usually a lightly-equipped cavalry unit that performs patrols

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).

Hierarchic ranks

These ranks decide command hierarchy.

Imperial Legate

There is only one Imperial Legate, and that is the supreme commander of the Imperial Legion. The Imperial Legate commands their legion of choice at the headquarters and is tasked with maintaining the overall readiness of the legion as well as directing their subordinate legionary legates.

Legionary Legate

The legionary legate commands a single legion and is tasked with managing their fortress or castle. They exercise authority over a region and have relative autonomy in handling a wide variety of matters.

Lieutenant Tactical Officer

The tactical officer is the right-hand of a legate. In the event that legionary legate is absent or occupied, the tactical officer acts in their name and does whatever their legate commands. Whether that be commanding a patrol, overseeing construction, doing administrative work or something else.

Centurion

A centurion is responsible for a coherent unit of soldiers and is tasked with maintaining their discipline and combat readiness. A cohort is the lowest organisational unit that is typically deployed for regular assignments.

Legionary

A legionary is an individual soldier, generally part of a cohort.

Distinctions of seniority

Additionally, a soldier holds a rank of seniority regardless of position. This is solely based on their service record and performance and influences their salary and status.

Aquilifer

The highest honorary rank in the Legion, it is given to the greatest of soldiers.

Signifer

The second-highest rank, given to excellent and performant soldiers.

Imagnifer

A respected rank, given to veterans with at least ten years of service.

First Rate

The rank of a well-trained, experienced soldier with at least five years of service.

Second Rate

The rank of an average, more experienced soldier. The vast majority of soldiers hold this rank.

Third Rate

The rank of a basic, inexperienced soldier.

Junior

The rank of a recruit. After passing a variety of training courses, an automatic promotion to Third Rate is granted.