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 force 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
(to be added by Coetzeeclan)
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
The Imperial Legion is divided into two legions.
Ranks
Formal 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.