lurin deez nuts A CHANGE IN DEFENSE - MILITARY STRUCTURE

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A CHANGE IN DEFENSE

Issued at Year 168 of the Second Age

 

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In these new times since the departure of Mika Anarion from the throne of Lurin to lead their forces instead, it is deemed necessary to restructure the way these forces operate and include our most serene lords and ladies into the commanding structure while simplifying such. This document will also approach what is expected of each rank and what authority they hold within their realm and structure.

THE COMMANDING STRUCTURE

To ease your eyes from the scribed words, a visual representation was made

 

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Very Epic Structure

 

And with such, the explanation,

The structure has been simplified and made more dynamic to avoid the imbalances that the previous structure provided. The addition of implied authority enables the various forces to command each other when a link in the structure above them is missing. All ranks above the rank commanding the other hold higher authority than those below and can command even the lowest ranks in the structure without issue.

 

RANKS OF THE STRUCTURE

We shall start from the top of the ranks and gradually make our way down the list, explaining all functions and held authority by these individuals.

 

THE REIGNING LUBBA

 

The Reigning Lubba holds supreme authority over all of Lurin, its ministries, structures, people, vassals, nobles and resources as its natural leader. This gives The Reigning Lubba complete command over the Ministry of Defense on all ranks.

 

THE LUBBA’S HAND

 

The Lubba’s Hand is a direct descendant in structure from The Reigning Lubba and is second in command to lead Lurin with their granted authority. This means that much like our Reigning Lubba, they hold authority over the Ministry of Defense on all ranks.

 

THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE

 

The Minister of Defense is granted the position by The Reigning Lubba through dedication to the defense of the Lurinite Territories and shows unwavering loyalty to them. The Authority of The Minister of Defense granted by The Reigning Lubba only concerns that of defense, fortifications, external diplomacy and the various interests of our most serene state.

 

HIGH COMMAND

 

The various parts of the military split up here into the knights of the realm, the centurion force and the various levies from the lords of the realm. All of these individuals are needed to organize their men and women into battle capable warriors while maintaining their respective institutions.
 

The Supreme Lubba Knight is the leader of the knight branch, capable of extensive missions and campaigns while holding the most authority out of the three in the high command. This individual is usually seen right besides The Reigning Lubba as the entrusted protector of them. They command their Lubba Knights and decide when a Lubba Squire is ready to become knighted and join the order entirely.

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State Provided Supreme Lubba Knight Armour

 

The Captain is the supreme voice of The Silver Centurions and has a voice in all matters of defense. This individual organizes officers, centurions and recruits alike while maintaining morality and efficiency, giving them more of an organizational role. However, do not be fooled by this role as to become a captain you must climb all ranks below, which makes this individual capable in combat as well.

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State Provided Captain Uniform

 

The Lords have little to do with the direct organizing of the military other than providing Levies and Man-At-Arms, however, it may be deemed that a lord is capable of commanding, which grants them a seat in the war room. A Lord must be capable of maintaining a minimum of 5 seasoned Man-At-Arms to be granted further liberties such as tax cuts during wartime.

 

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Lords Are Not Granted A Uniform

 

 

COMMANDERS

 

Each commanding body holds authority over that below and in some cases where a commanding authority is missing then they are also able to command those of other branches.

Lubba Knights are not necessarily a commanding force, however, they hold absolute authority over their squire and are to be trained to command to make them the most capable force out of all three branches.

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State Provided Lubba Knight Armour

 

Officers command and organize the Silver Centurions into the force that it is. These individuals have authority over the centurions and recruits below, however, they also hold authority over levies during wartime if their lord/lady is deemed incapable of commanding. These individuals are granted the ability to recruit new members into the ranks and are often granted specific duties that compliment their capabilities.

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State Provided Officer Uniform

 

Nobles hold their titles through work from various trades, may it be the blade, trade or having a sizable family. This, however, does not exempt them from their duties during wartime with their lord able to call them into battle with ease or make them contribute in other ways such as providing resources or having their own levies or men-at-arms to contribute.
 

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Nobles Are Not Granted A Uniform

 

MAIN FORCE

 

The main force is defined by trained individuals who are regularly exercised and held up to standard. These individuals should be capable and compliant with the state’s various laws and authority.

 

Lubba Squires are those in service of a Lubba Knight, the lowest rank in the knight branch. However, it should be noted that not anyone can become a squire as they will have to prove themselves to their Lubba Knight and swear fealty directly to The Reigning Lubba.

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State Provided Squire Uniform

Silver Centurions are the main peacekeepers of Lurin and have proven themselves capable in combat, law and morality. These individuals are granted the ability to request uniform modifications to represent their house while maintaining the armor itself and cerulean blue of Lurin.

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State Provided Silver Centurion Armour

 

Men-At-Arms are the soldiers of lords and nobles, often described as house guards who wear the banners and uniforms of the lord or noble that they represent in combat. They are all required to contain cerulean blue however and are often serving the purpose of a local militia for a lord or vassal. 

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State Provided Men-At-Arms Uniform

 

THE FRESHLY ENLISTED

 

A force cannot maintain itself without replacing or growing out soldiers. With this in mind this is an active recruitment program to gather new soldiers such as enlisting the willing recruits for the centurions or levying forces from local lords.

 

Recruits are the freshly enlisted folk into the Silver Centurion branch, granted training and having to pass basic academy which will give them the required skills necessary to maintain peace as a Silver Centurion in the main force. These individuals hold no real authority yet and are barred from the majority of privileges a seasoned Silver Centurion may have.

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State Provided Recruit uniform (Also The Uniform For Mages)

 

Levies are those quickly recruited during wartime efforts and are not held up to the same standards as those who are enlisted permanently into the branch. These individuals are granted basic gambeson, mail, weapons and supplies for combat from their most serene Lord/Lady or guid/institution.

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State Provided Levy Armour

 

PAYMENT

Every rank gets paid in one way or the other, however, it must be made clear that every branch gets their pay in other ways.

 

RULING GOVERNMENT

The Reigning Lubba - Unpaid
The Lubba’s Hand - Tax Exemption on one property
The Minister of Defense - Tax Exemption on one property

 

HIGH COMMAND

Supreme Lubba Knight - Tax Exemption on one property of 40 mina or less
Captain of The Centurions - Tax Exemption on one property of 40 mina or less
Lord/Lady - Unpaid

 

COMMANDERS

Lubba Knight - Tax Exemption on one property of 20 mina or less
Officer of The Centurions - 20 Mina Annually
Noble - Unpaid (Maintained by Lord/Lady)
 

MAIN FORCE

Lubba Squire - Unpaid
Silver Centurion - 10 Mina Annually
Men-At-Arms - Unpaid (Maintained by Lord/Lady or Noble)
 

FRESHLY ENLISTED
Recruit - Unpaid
Levy - Unpaid (Maintained by Lord/Lady or Noble)

 

It should be noted that Tax Exemption of properties only apply to homes within the capital or vassals who agree to have properties within their lands become available for it. This Tax Exemption does not apply to land owned or vassal lands. Uncollected payments will be seen as a donation to the state.
 

ETERNAL WE STAND, ESHTAEL KEEPS BALANCE

 

 

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signed,

 

The Former Silver Lubba, Mika “The Resourceful” Anarion,
Serene Marq of The Most Serene March of Cerulia and Minister of Defense of Lurin, Protector of the Lurinite Floodplains, Lord of Lubba’s Keep, Lubba Knight of Lurin, Founder of Lurin

 

The Silver Lubba, Lumia Anarion

 

Hand of the Lubba and Prime Minister of Lurin. Baron of Aevum, Edvard Kervallen

 

 

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