THE ROYAL STATE ARMY OF AAUN

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THE ROYAL STATE ARMY 

OF THE

APOSTOLIC KINGDOM OF AAUN

 

EXERCITUS REGII APOSTOLICAE REGNI AAUN

 

 

 

 

The Golden Marna laid upon a field of Royal Purple.

Flag of the Royal State Army of the Apostolic Kingdom of Aaun.

UNITATIS SUPER OMNIA

Unity Above All

Nauzicans of Alba We may never  have the biggest army, but what we lack in arms we make up for in spirit. Our heroes fight tooth and nail just for the right to survive. Their genteel manner and civilised principles stand the test of time over and over again.

 

Noble Cadets The ideal soldier is gentle, zealous, and chivalrous. Our noble families contribute to the ranks, and their children are taught the virtue of the honourable.

 

Raid Warfare Our people are under a constant state of warfare or preparing for it. We are used to frequent raids and must adapt our way of living to survive. All who are able to serve.

 

Marnan Tactics We have passed through the fires of tumult and have come out of them alive. Our brotherhood and comradeship makes us strong.

 

Langkette Pass Our mountains protect us, we must fortify and defend them at any cost.

 

Imperial Legacy Our ancestors once ruled the known world. The awesome power of the Johannian Empire still informs our traditions to this day. It was not so long ago that the Felsen Watch stood guard over its capital, or the Imperial Legion sprawled out of the gates of Johannesburg and into Axios. Our people learn this history well.

The Royal Capital of Aaun, Whitespire,

her Crownlands, and the Langkette Mountains

UNIFORM

 

 

Troopers of the State Army, 

Private, Sergeant, Captain

 

While the State Army has had to retrieve its stock of pre-unification army uniforms following the dissolution of the Heartlander Confederation, the Cohort of Command is currently undergoing new acquisition of modernised uniforms to better suit needs and challenges of the contemporary era. 

THE BRIGADE SYSTEM 

 

As opposed to the lackadaisical approach of prior systems of command, wherein officers would be left without direct responsibilities, the Brigades of the State Army are designed to provide certainty and the ability to specialise. State Troopers are inducted into a Brigade based on its recruitment requirements, provision, and speciality. All Brigades undergo their own training regime and are responsible for the welfare and needs of their soldiers. The Brigades have their own culture and traditions and are posted to different regions of the country. They are led by a Captain and staffed by Sergeants. 

 

These tenured Officers comprise the Cohort, the advisory body of all army matters to the Archmarshal and the King. In turn, they are overseen by the Colonel, who ensures its needs are met.

 

THE PRINCE’S OWN ROYAL NAUZICAN BRIGADE

The Black Dragoons

 

The primary subdivision of the State Army is its double strength urban cohort, designated with the command of the Royal Capital and her Crownlands. Per its designation as the Capital Unit, it has been bestowed the honorific prefix of Royal, with its State Troopers addressed with such prefix. The Nauzican Brigade is itself an old Imperial Houseguard from the era of the Johannian Empire, though weathered by time, it once served as the Praetorian Guard of the Emperor. 

 

While the Black Dragon Banner was traditionally classified as the Standard of War for the House of Alstion, it has since become adopted by the Royal Brigade as its own - per its service to the Prince of Alstion, who is themselves the King of Aaun as well.

 

Acting Captain: Colonel John Alstion @Sebbysc

 

THE MARNAN BRIGADE

The Bull’s Head

 

Following the end of the Heartlander Crisis which saw the Confederation of Aaun and Petra separated, the paramilitary Brigade of Marna was dissolved per new regulation. Many Marnan’s enlisted into the new State Army, and took up their old traditions within it. 

 

Since the settlement of the Alstion Exiles of Alba in the Outremont of Almaris, the Cross of Alba has been taken up by the Royal House as another one of its standards, typically in use by the Crown Princes. However, with the enfeoffment of Prince John and his subsequent establishment of the Royal Cadet of Enswerp, the Cross was in use by his Bonnie Brigade, and subsequently the Brigade of Marna. The Brigade’s garrison is located in Enswerp.

 

Commissioned Captain: Captain Andre @Cobbler

HIERARCHY 

 

OFFICER RANKS

 

The Archmarshal, Colonel, and Captains comprise a council of officers known as ‘the Cohort’ which oversee the whole of the State Army. With considerable authority, each officer is capable of subpoenaing each other regarding dereliction of duty, or even submit majority impeachment of the Archmarshal to the Apostolic King. The Cohort convenes regularly within the Office of the Archmarshal for biannual reporting on all army affairs to maintain smooth operational functions.

 

ROYAL ARCHMARSHAL - ARCUS LEGATAN EXERCITUS

The highest rank in the Royal State Army and an active officer within the Cohort. The Archmarshal determines the direction of the Army and is its supreme operational commander. As well as the Signet of St. Thomas of Gaekrin, the Archmarshal wields the Baton of Exalted Godfrey as a symbol of their military authority.

 

COLONEL OF THE STATE ARMY - PRAEFACTEN CASTORAN

The Colonel typically holds penultimate seniority in the Army and makes executive decisions in the absence of the Archmarshal. They command formations of Brigades and are responsible for the operational perfection of the RSA.

 

CAPTAIN OF THE BRIGADE - CENTURAN

A Captain is given command of a Brigade made up of ten soldiers. They are responsible for the training, equipment, recruitment, and general administration of their Brigade. They are key players in the planning process and have responsibility for on the ground operations.

 

SOLDIER RANKS

 

SERGEANT - SERVITAN

A Brigade typically has two sergeants, who are responsible for up to four soldiers each. They have an important responsibility for assisting the Captain of the Brigade and maintaining discipline and cohesion in the Brigade rank and file.

Salary: 25m p/a

 

STATE TROOPER - MILESAN NATIO

State Troopers are experienced soldiers who have spent on average two years as a Private. They are the beating heart of their Brigade  and often have the opportunity to specialise their careers.

Salary: 20m p/a

 

PRIVATE - MUNIFEX

All new soldiers start as Privates after they have completed basic training and have given their oath.

Salary: 10m p/a

 

BILLET RANKS

 

Billets are best described as specialised assignments to the most capable Troopers of the Army. Below is a non-exhaustive list as provided by the Cohort.

 

CAPTAIN OF THE ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY

Director of the Royal Military Academy is a billet bestowed upon a Captain without tenure to a particular Brigade. They oversee the oathing and induction of new recruits into the State Army, and liaise with the Captain’s to ensure able citizens are ready to undergo the process of training.

 

STANDARD BEARER 

During full assembly of Brigade for battle or ceremonial affair, the Standard Bearers shall be responsible for the hoisting of the the State Army banners, and flags of the Brigades. Further, during Oathing, they shall raise the State Army flag in salute.

 

QUARTERMASTER

Specialised rank of the Sergeant, denoting them as Staff Sergeant QM. Tasked with material tracking, acquisition, dispensing, and pay throughout the State Army.

 

CANNONEERS

These artillerymen train specially to carry out siege and other explosive operations as part of Army operations. During battle, they shall ensure the artillery corp are sufficiently zeroed in, along with maintaining a steady supply of gunpowder and other requirements for the firing of artillery.

 

FIELD ENGINEERS

Tasked with the deployment of forward war camps and defences, the Engineer ensures the State Army is prepared for siege actions.

 

“It is not useless titles that make men useless, it is useless men that make titles useless.”

Emperor John Frederick Horen, circa 1534, on High Magistrate Denis de Bar

Royal Coat of Arms of the Apostolic Kingdom

 

“TANDEM TRIUMPHANS!”

The Dying Cheers of the Nauzican Martyrs of Haverlock

AWARDS

 

THE IMMORTAL HERO OF AAUN 

Induction into the Knightly Order of the Saint Emperor Henry Over-the-Waters is the ultimate recognition within the Apostolic Kingdom, and by extension, its State Army. Only a few achieved this honour whilst living, for it has generally been granted posthumously to the Martyrs of Aaun who have sacrificed their lives in the great pursuit of human excellence.

 

ANDRIKIAN MEDAL OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE 

Awarded for valour in the battlefield or for impeccable service during peace. The award itself is a spear head fashioned out of gold. Patron Saint Andrik, military excellence.

 

EMMAN MEDAL OF FORLORN VALOUR 

Awarded for those who are first over the walls of a besieged city. The award is a bricked tower decorated with turrets, fashioned out of silver. It may be given posthumously. Patron Saint Emma, valour against odds.

 

ROYAL MEDAL OF THE SENTINEL 

Awarded to the State Trooper who has stood at gate duty for a combined period of forty-eight Saint’s hours. The award is a bricked gatehouse, fashioned out of bronze.

 

GODWINAN MEDAL OF SACRIFICE 

Posthumously awarded to those slain in the line of duty. Saint Godwin of Aaun, patron of the deceased.

 

TOBIAN MEDAL OF GOLD 

Awarded in recognition of those who sustain the material reserves of the State Army, patronised by Saint Tobias, the Goldhand.

 

MEDAL OF LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT 

This merit is awarded to the volunteer who has served in the State Army for twenty whole years and has no infractions to their name. The decoration is a wreath made of silver. Granted tax exemptions throughout all properties within the Kingdom.

 

ROYAL KNIGHTHOOD OF THE ORDER OF THE BLACK DRAGON 

Induction into the Knightly Order of the Black Dragon requires enlistment into the State Army, with exemptions to extraordinary cases. 

 

“Sometimes, when there’s a fork in the road, take it.”

Captain Volker Hound of Petrus, circa 1513, before declaring Petrus for the Schismatics.

 

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

 

TROOPER SALUTE

Amidst the inferno that was the Aevosian Coalition War against the forces of Veletz, the armies of the Covenant began the Siege of Drusco, wherein both sides fielded enormous quantities of artillery. Though the Covenant won the exchange of fire, it was not without cost. It was from this that an Aaunite artilleryman, Hans, had his battery shattered by enemy counterfire, and in his reporting to the nearest Officer, Jaramy, saluted the superior with the remnants of his mangled hand - two fingers facing outwards. From this event the official salute of the State Army is derived, called the Trooper Salute.

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

As State Troopers of the State Army of the Kingdom, it is expected for all Enlisted and Officers to recite the National Anthem whenever called upon, typically during ceremonial events.

 

Fatherland;

“From the ruins risen newly,

To the future turned, we stand.

 

Let us serve your good weal truly,

Aaun, our fatherland.

 

Triumph over bygone sorrow,

Can in unity be won.

 

For we shall attain a morrow,

When over our Aaun,

There is a shining sun!”

 

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

At induction into the Royal State Army, Recruits recite the Oath of Allegiance. Per Regimental Assembly of the State Army, State Troopers shall present Trooper salute to the Flag of the State Army, or His Majesty if they are present.

 

"I pledge allegiance to His Apostolic Majesty, King Charles the Second, the Crown of Aaun, His heirs and successors according to law, in the State Army until lawfully released, that I will resist His Majesty’s enemies and cause His Majesty’s peace to be kept and maintained and that I will, in all matters pertaining to my service, faithfully discharge my duty. So help me God."

 

ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY 

Every recruit enlisting into the State Army will undergo a period of two years of training at the Royal Military Academy of Aaun, currently situated in the Royal Capital, but later designated to be upon the prairies of Lemon Hill wherein Camp Godfrey shall be established as the centre of all army training. They are not awarded promotion until completion of their education.

 

MANDATORY NATIONAL SERVICE 

All citizens of the Kingdom undergo compulsory military conscription between the ages of Fourteen and Eighteen, which also doubles as their mandatory secondary education. Cadets of both noble and common blood shall be taught the ways of Aaun, its defences, and how to further its interests. Cadets who forgo continued enlistment into the State Army after graduation are given the designation of Citizen Reservist, and will be compelled to action during times of conflict, or other crises, in means of either combat or support roles - dependent on their competencies. Foreign nationals may also choose to rescind their homeland’s citizenship and enroll into National Service as a means to achieve citizenship.

 

THE CITIZEN RESERVIST 

Having been wracked with inefficient means of mobilisation, failing to fully exploit the manpower of the Apostolic Realm, the State Army, in tandem with the Crown, has begun implementation of compulsory conscription of all citizens aged sixteen and older - men and women, noble or commoner. Each Citizen is carefully tracked through documentations of the Ministry of the Treasurer, and in times of crisis, shall be called forth to duty in matters of combat or support.

 

THE JOHANNIAN FORT SYSTEM 

Designed by Prince John of Enswerp, the Forts along the King’s Way, the arterial highway of Aaun, is designed in such a way to allow quick and accessible responses to raiding parties. 

 

MILITARY POLICE 

The State Army also doubles as the Kingdom’s law enforcement-in-lieu of any civilian agencies of such nature. With broad, wide ranging legal authority, the State Trooper acts in tandem with the Judges of the Realm to maintain the law.

 

WAR MEMORIALS 

The Kingdom of Aaun is an ancient realm with immeasurable history stemming from the three sons of the Prophet Horen in the early era, the second born specifically, Saint Godwin. As such, the Realm goes to great lengths to memorialise its history, especially those who have sacrificed themselves in the pursuit of its greatness. Overlooking the western approach of Aaun upon the ruins of Stassion lies the Memorial of the Covenant, commemorating the joint victory over the Middenland, depicting a nondescript statue slaying a serpent. The Shrine of the Nauzican is another upon the King's Way near Whitespire, detailing the Martyrdom and Decimation of the Nauzica Brigade during the Defense of Haverlock. These sites are of mandatory importance to the State Army, and oft shall Troopers be sworn to service in their presence.

BENEFITS

 

Those who enlist in the State Army are entitled to exclusive benefits. Which include, but are not limited to;

 

• Subsidised housing

 

• Social mobility

 

• A basic salary

 

• The right to access all mines in the Langkette Mountains

 

• Enrollment into the Royal Military Academy and a direct path to Knighthood

 

• Regular social events

 

• Large explosions

 

• Holidays abroad

 

“Rich men die young.”

Lieutenant Dingo de Sarkozy of Abresi, circa 1448, to an initiate requesting the week’s pay.

ENLISTMENT

 

Applicants to the State Army may refer themselves to the recruitment office at the Bastille outside the western gates of Whitespire. Written applications may be sent by bird, courier or mail.

 

The criteria for enlistment is to be at least fifteen years old, in a fair physical and mental condition, and in good standing.

 

APPLICATION

FULL NAME:

AGE:

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE:

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: (Discord name)

 

RECRUITMENT OFFICER CONTACT LIST

ARCHMARSHAL TIBER OF WHITESPIRE

( @seannie| #seannnnie)

 

COLONEL JOHN ALSTION OF ENSWERP, Nauzican Brigade

( @Sebbysc| #sebbysc)

 

CAPTAIN ANDRE, Marnan Brigade

( @Cobbler| #.cobbler)

 

CAPTAIN KARL AUDEMAR OF VALFLEUR, Director of the Royal Military Academy

( @Chorale__| #Chorale_)

 

[PecenyRohlik 421]

 

FULL NAME: Jan Jazlowiecki

AGE: 30

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: March of Grodno

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: PecenyRohlik (Discord)

[Caranthir_ 2533]

A barely literate peasant scribbles his details down hastily.

 

NAME: Baldrick

AGE: Twentey sumthing

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: Ennswerp 

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: Talking to me

[alienescence 1415]

 

FULL NAME: Catherine Jazlowiecki

AGE: 29

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: March of Grodno

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: alienn2 (discord)

[Enlightenment 2295]

APPLICATION

FULL NAME: Marcus Antonius Alstion

AGE: 6

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: The Hand of Horen

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: (Illuminare)

[VoxyNoir 973]

Upon reading the missive, the Draco raises his brows at the missive "Would've been impressive if they have the numbers to fill up those ranks"

[annanicole__ 2802]

APPLICATION

FULL NAME: Lorelei Alstion-Enswerp

AGE: 9

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: The County of Enswerp 

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: annie_ann

 

[Jokinghills 825]

FULL NAME: Julius Gotwa

AGE: 22

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: Fort Whitespire

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: JokingHill

 

[wowj 9747]

FULL NAME: SER GILLRIIK'UNGRI [knighted by Lionbileti's King of Aaun]

AGE: 160~
LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: Hexicanium
BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: wowj

[sergisala 3451]

FULL NAME: Alexander Darkwood

AGE: 27

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: Whitespire

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: sergisala

[Balthasar 2497]

FULL NAME: Godwin Alstion

AGE: Definitely 15

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: Hand of Horen

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: Balthy

[valecu 2128]

FULL NAME: Peter

AGE: 27

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: Whitespire

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: valecu

 

[Kursion 463]

FULL NAME: Cedric

AGE: 19

LOCATION OF ORDINARY RESIDENCE: Whitespire

BEST MEANS OF CONTACT: Kursionn

[Xtessisold222 484]

Full Name: Galladon Gallex
Age: 19
Location of Odinary Residence: Whitespire
Best Means of contact: Xtessisold2222