The Shields: Specifications-Weaponry-Formations-Medals

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*Within the barracks of the Shields of Salvus lies a book detailing its soldier specifications, combat weaponry, military formations and medals that can be awarded to Shields of Salvus*

Salvus Shields

-Section One-

::Soldier Specifications::

Within the Salvus Shields there are three ranks: Initiate, Footman and Constable. Within the Footman rank three soldier specifications lie: Sword and Shield, Bowman and Ironshield.

-Initiate-

The basic trainee. The Initiate has not yet been fully trained in the Salvian military formations, the three basic weapons or the unarmed combat style that the Salvus Shields use. The Initiate is armed with a Salvian Kite Shield, the Salva and wears basic iron armor. The time that a Salvus Shield is an initiate, he or she will be trained in the unarmed combat, the Salvian Kite Shield, the crossbow, the Salva and the Salvian military formations.

-Footman-

The trained Salvus Shield. The Footman has shown discipline in the Shields with the ability to follow orders and line in formation. The Footman is trained in Salvian military formations, the crossbow, the Salvian Kite Shield, unarmed combat, the Salva and wears basic iron armor as well as being armed with these weapons and armor. If the Shield wishes to, he or she can pursue a War Time specification through vigorous and extensive training. War Time specifications include Sword and Shield, Bowman, and Ironshield.

-Sword and Shield-

The Sword and Shield is the advanced form of a footman that only appears in War Time guarding and combat. The Shield and Sword has pursued further training in the Salvian Kite Shield, the crossbow, unarmed combat and has been especially trained to wield a scimitar as well as fight off horseback. The Sword and Shield wields a Salvian Kite Shield, a scimitar, a crossbow and wears basic iron plate armor with an iron reinforcement on the sword arm. The Sword and Shield is the most common of the War Time soldiers.

-Bowman-

The Bowman is a War Time soldier specification and the only Shield of Salvus that does not carry a shield into battle. The Bowman is armed with recurve bow to defeat lightly armored targets, a crossbow to defeat heavily armored targets, a quiver for arrows, a side pouch for crossbow bolts, a Salva and wears heavy leather armor or light chainmail. The Bowman is extensively trained in the recurve bow and crossbow as well as furthering their training with the Salva and unarmed combat. The Bowman is a less common War Time soldier specification.

-Ironshield-

The Ironshield is a War Time soldier specification that only the most courages and strong hearted Shields are illegible for. The Ironshield is trained to use the Scutum shield, the spear and the operating in heavy armor. The Ironshield soldier is meant to serve as a buffer between opposing forces and other Shields or landmarks. The Ironshield is armed with a Scutum, a spear, and a Salva and wears a layer of chainmail, heavy steel plate armor and iron reinforcements on top of the plate armor. The Ironshield is the is the least common War Time soldier specification.

-Constable-

The Constable is a commanding officer in the Shields. The Constable is permitted to carry whatever arms and armor into battle he or she prefers. There are three Constables, Recruitment, Defense and Training. The Constable of Recruitment is designated to recruit citizens into the Shields of Salvus. The Constable of Defense is designated to write War Plans for attacking enemy cities and defending Salvus as well as improving the defense of the city. The Constable of Training is designated to train the Shields in weaponry, formations and combat.

-Section Two-

::Weaponry::

-Salvian Kite Shield-

A heater-kite shield marked with the a white base, the image of a bucking mustang painted in red at the center of the shield. Below the image of the mustang is either one, two, three or four broad red lines. The shield is made of a piece of a steel plate, a large piece of wood sandwiched between a leather backing. The Salvian Kite Shield is capable of deflecting or stopping swords, axes, maces and hammers as well as stopping light projectiles such as arrows and bolts. One line represents initiate, two represents footman, three represents Sword and Shield, Ironshield or Bowman and four represents Constable.

-Salva-

The Salva or the Salvian Shortsword is the main weapon of the Shields. The Salva is meant for close quarters attack, very effective when used with the Salvian Kite Shield. The sword, due to its shortness, allows for fast accurate strike and its double edged blade with a stabbing point which causes the sword to do maximum damage.

-Scimitar-

A double edged, curved blade meant mainly for cutting, but also has the ability to stab. The scimitar can be used on the ground or off horseback being effective in both positions The scimitar, due to its curve can be moved quickly as well a build momentum quickly to do lethal damage.

-Scutum-

A large rectangular heavy shield that covers the whole body. The shield is made of a steel layer of metal, two layers of would, one layer placed horizontally, the other vertically and lastly a thick layer of leather. The Scutum is able to stop or deflect all handheld swords, maces, axes and hammers as well as light projectiles such as arrows bolts and large projectiles such as ballistae bolts.

-Recurve Bow-

A relatively small bow, capable of firing multiple arrows in a short amount of time with a large amount of force due to its long draw and heavy draw force. The recurve bow is capable to be used from horseback due to its small size. The force of the arrow can pierce light armors.

-Crossbow-

A large weapon. The weapon acts as a bow and is loaded with a bolt, it takes a long amount of time to load, however the power of the bolt can pierce heavy armors and chainmail.

-Spear-

A spearhead, or pointed piece of metal is placed on the end of a an oak pole. The pole is made of oak so it is strong enough to hit and pierce armor without snapping. The spearhead is made of steel, and pointed as well as flat and wide so it creates the largest and most damaging wound.

-Section Three-

::Formations::

The Shields of Salvus use different formations in different circumstances to be the most effective in combat. Formations are formed of five Shields by order of a constable and commanded by a Man of War designated by a constable.

X: Footman-Salva and Shield Armed

O: Footman-Crossbow Armed

I: Ironshield

S: Sword and Shield

B: Bowman

Footman Formations::Peace Time Formations

Shield Formation

X X X

O O

Three footman armed with shields and Salvas face towards the enemy with their shields up in a defensive position. The two Footmen armed with crossbows aimed at the enemy. This formation allows for the footmen armed with crossbows to stay at range as well as have protection from enemy ranged attacks as well as the footmen armed with salvas and shields be able to defeat short-range enemies.

Horizontal Formation-Attention Formation

X X X X X

The formation used when Shields are called to attention.

Crossbow Formation

O

-------O

--------------O

---------------------O

----------------------------O

A formation designed to intimidate as well as defeat enemies from a distance. The mobility of the Shields allows for quick weapon and formation change after firing the crossbows allowing themselves to efficiently attack enemies after firing.

Specialization Formations::War Time Formations

Salva Formation

S S S

S S

A weaponized formation that uses three men as a buffer to slow momentum of an opposing force before two men move to strike down foes that are slowed. The formation can be used in an attack to break opposing formations.

Wall Formation

I I I

S S

A formation meant specifically to stop or contain opposing forces. The Ironshields effectiveness as a buffer make this formation extremely effective by stopping and damaging forces whom attempt to break through the formation while the Sword and Shields are capable of dispatching foes from behind and attack the Ironshield barrier.

Barrier Formation

I S I

B B

The barrier formation is made specifically for attacking foes at long ranges. The Ironshields serve as a protective barrier from long range attacks while the Bowman can dispatch enemy infantry from a distance, the Sword and Shield is capable of defeating enemy foes that come in close range.

-Section Four-

::Medals::

In peace times and times of war, Shields of Salvus prove themselves and are awarded with medals.

Footman Medal

-A blue ribbon and silver medal, designates the accomplishment of reaching the rank of a Footman.

Man of War Medal

-A blue ribbon and gold medal, designates a footman was appointed as a Man of War.

Sword and Shield Medal

-A red ribbon and gold medal, designates a footman as serving as a Sword and Shield.

Bowman Medal

-A brown ribbon and gold medal, designates a footman as serving as a Bowman.

Ironshield Medal

-A purple ribbon and gold medal, designates a footman as serving as an Ironshield.

Constable Medal

-A purple ribbon and silver medal, designates the accomplishment of reaching the rank of a Constable.

War Times Medal

-A green ribbon and silver medal, designates a Shield as serving in War Times.

Warrior Medal

-A green ribbon and gold medal, designates a Shield as fighting in a War.

Service Medal

-A yellow ribbon and silver medal, designates a Shield as serving for an elven month.

Extended Service Medal

-A yellow ribbon and gold medal, designates a Shield as serving for three elven months.

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