The Consolidated Santegian Military

[Kingdom of Santegia 93]

The Consolidated Military of the Kingdom of Santegia

 

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Letters Patent for the Establishment of the Consolidated Military, 1628

His Majesty, Abdessamad de Savin, King of Santegia, Prince of Evreux, Duke of Savinia, Eastbourne, Courland, Eruthos and Cascadia, Marqués of Seville, Count of Veldin, Moncloa, Aleksandria, Riga, Westmark, Wett and Eastmark, Baron of Curonburg, Lord of Biscay and Mt. St. Tobias, Grand Knight of the Order of the Veldin, Sovereign of the Order of Eminence and the Order of the White Stallion.

Grants the establishment of the Consolidated Military to serve and protect the Kingdom of Santegia. By the Grace of God, all those that serve the Consolidated Military shall be bestowed the honour of protecting the crown, the people, and our allies. He thereby grants Demetrios Palaiologos the ability to oversee the establishment of the Consolidated Military, as Grand Knight of the Kingdom of Santegia.  

 

Written in witness of God, by the King himself signed with his own hand, on the 6th of Snow's Maiden, 1628.

 

 

Charged with the great task of protecting the citizens of the Kingdom, creating and maintaining peace and prosperity, upholding justice within and beyond the borders of the nation - The Consolidated Military is a trained force, specialising in all three forms of land based combat, as well as naval warfare. War is their profession, yet Peace is their desire.

 

“Batasuna indarra da!”
“Unity is strength!” 
~ King Abdessamad de Savin

 

 

 

The Structure

Battle of Castell, circa 1617

 

Unlike other militaries and their relevant orders, the Consolidated Military uses a rather unique system. Instead of the officers assigning a recruit to a section of the army, it is up to the recruit himself to choose where to be assigned. The recruit can go to one of two cohorts, with each cohort specialising in either infantry or cavalry. If the recruit is inexperienced in the art of combat and thus cannot decide what cohort to choose, he may ask a high officer for training. The officer will have him accomplish a training regime to see what style of combat is more suitable for him and then the recruit will be assigned to the cohort best suited for him.
 
Once a member of a cohort, a great training regime begins for the recruit, putting his physical and mental abilities, but most of all his loyalty, to the test. He will be treated harshly, ordered around by the officers and complete tasks no one would want. However, that is to instill character to the soldier, as  a soldier, from the highest to the lowest, must be able to complete any task. The soldier will learn the job of the person above him and teach his job to the person below him. Loyalty, courage and cooperation are the three most important attributes a soldier must have, regardless of rank.

 

Once this training regime is finished and the soldier becomes a full member of the military, he will be able to undergo tasks various missions assigned to soldiers by officers. These tasks can be as simple as Gate duty, to as complicated as gathering an assault force and swiftly eliminating a bandit camp with minimum loss of life and collateral damage. Tasks are one of the ways for officers to evaluate soldiers to see how capable they are, as well as if they deserve a promotion. Other ways include supporting the Order, being a bright example of a good soldier, promoting the three important attributes of a soldier, long service and valor in war.

“Lo que no mata, engorda.”
“What does not kill, strengthens.”
~ Ser Elias De Castro

 

 

Members of the Cavalry engaging in battle

Ranks

High Command

 
Marshal
The Marshal is the highest ranked member of the Order. Appointed by the King himself, the Marshall embodies all the attributes and the characteristics of a perfect Order man. He is a distinguished soldier, having participated in many wars, loyally serving the King. He is a leader capable of commanding an entire army. In the Order, his word is law, only being undermined by the King’s authority. Upon his death, the King may choose a new Marshall from the Commander’s.
 
Commander

The Commanders are the High Officers of the Order, personally selected by the King or Marshal to serve. They handle the workings of the cohorts, appoint and promote officers, as well as lead their forces to battle.They are also the only officers who can command if necessary troops of other Sergeants or Captains. In the absence of a Marshal, one of the Commanders will lead the entire army into battle. They are capable fighters and leaders, advising the Marshal in matters of grave importance. 

Officers

 

Captain

The Captains are the Officers inside the Army. Selected by each Commander, they are soldiers who have shown aptitude in both leading and fighting. They are capable squad leaders, leading both recruits to show them how to work as a team, as well as veterans in dangerous missions. They handle trainings, promotions and make sure that their Cohort is functioning smoothly. They are usually in charge of large garrisons, such as the Capital Guard.

Sergeant

Sergeants are skillful soldiers who have shown promise to be good leaders. They become the assistants of Captains, helping them run training courses, suggest promotions, monitor members and take up squads in missions of low to medium danger. With time and practice, these Sergeants may one day become Captains themselves.

Enlisted

Master At Arms

These are the elite soldiers of the Order. Veteran warriors who have tasted the blood, the smoke, the sweat, the tears and have felt the anger and terror of war time and time again, yet prevailed through it all. They are some of the greatest warriors in the Kingdom and are often the only enlisted soldiers who can assume command in the absence of an officer, as their experience breeds confidence in the eyes of soldiers.

Man At Arms

These are warriors who have spent years in the army, proving time and time again their skill and loyalty. They are capable warriors, some even capable of going to missions of high risk. They are an example to follow for the recruits. Potential Sergeants are chosen from this rank, as they have the skill needed but lack the leading experience.

Footman

These soldiers are the backbone of the Order, as the rank of Footman is the most regular rank of all. They aren’t treated as harshly as the new members, having proven their loyalty. Instead, they keep showing their dedication to the Order by undergoing a large number of tasks, from Gate Duty and Patrols to pursuit missions. They also take part in training regiments regularly, to improve their capabilities.

Recruit

The Recruit is an ‘Unofficial’ rank, the rank given to those who just recently enlisted in the Order. They usually have little experience and thus are treated harshly to improve their skills and to validate their loyalty. They are given the worse tasks of all, meant to steel their nerves and mold them into proud members of the Order.

Specialised  Ranks

Ensign

The Ensign is the rank given to those who take up the privilege and risk of fighting in war while carrying the standard of the Order and raising it proudly, a symbol of Order’s might. They are usually very capable soldiers, possessing the necessary skill to fight the enemy while holding the Banner.

 

Medic

Medics are soldiers who specialise in saving lives, just as much as ending them. They are usually Men At Arms, but Footmen with the necessary skill may also be appointed to this position. Medics tend to stay in the rear guard, treating the injured and escorting them away as the Order pushes forward in its assault against its enemies.

 

Footmen of the Order marching into battle.

 

 

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OOC:
Minecraft Username: xX_rpdefault_Xx
Do you have Skype: yes ill pm it if needed
Do you have TS: yea

RP:
Name: Darren Oakheart
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Prior Experience: Served under house de Bar
Why do you desire to serve in the Order: To have a fresh start

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