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The Imperial Armed Forces is the center-point of Caphiria's massive military-industrial complex, wielding immense power and international authority. With its mandatory conscription service, Caphiria has the world's largest military by active, reserve, and total personnel with 7.3 million active and 11.5 million in reserves. Caphiria also has the world's largest paramilitary force at approximately 3.1 million. With total military expenditure consuming approximately 10% of Caphiria's GDP, Caphiria has the world's largest military budget at $3.9 trillion and accounts for nearly a quarter of the national budget.
The Imperial Armed Forces is the center-point of Caphiria's massive military-industrial complex, wielding immense power and international authority. With its mandatory conscription service, Caphiria has the world's largest military by active, reserve, and total personnel with 7.3 million active and 11.5 million in reserves. Caphiria also has the world's largest paramilitary force at approximately 3.1 million. With total military expenditure consuming approximately 10% of Caphiria's GDP, Caphiria has the world's largest military budget at $3.9 trillion and accounts for nearly a quarter of the national budget.
==Purpose==
In the Constitution, the IAF is tasked with two functions: defending the citizens of the Imperium and enforcing the sovereign will of Caphiria on foreign powers. Far from excluding one another, these are perfectly consistent goals and accomplishing one will often entail the success of the other.
Before the emergence of international law, the IAF was free to enforce Caphirian dominance without limitation. Any power that could not stand against its troops was forced to support the ambitions of the Imperium. When Caphiria forged the Western Coalition, it had to sacrifice the liberty to treat other countries as it pleased with the security of an international alliance. It was clear from the first world war that it was dangerous for Caphiria to go alone. The state of its military technology and size of its armies made it possible to stand against an antagonistic world but such a conflict would come with great loss.
Modern military policy is somewhat more reserved and more completely focused on defending the Imperium rather than extending its reach. Although the memory of the Legion's strength is far from gone, foreign powers no longer express absolute disdain for this military force. It is genuinely viewed by some foreigners as being a guardian for their interests as well as those of the Caphirian citizens.
==History==
==History==
From the time of its inception, the Imperial Armed Forces played a decisive role in the history of Caphiria. The Legion has been in continuous operation for well over three centuries, making it one of the world's oldest military units in continuous operation.
From the time of its inception, the Imperial Armed Forces played a decisive role in the history of Caphiria. The Legion has been in continuous operation for well over three centuries, making it one of the world's oldest military units in continuous operation.
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This was accompanied by a trend in the late Pontificate era of an increasing predominance of cavalry rather than infantry troops, as well as a requirement for more mobile operations. In this period there was more focus (on all frontiers but the south) on smaller units of independently-operating troops, engaging less in set-piece battles and more in low-intensity, guerilla actions.
This was accompanied by a trend in the late Pontificate era of an increasing predominance of cavalry rather than infantry troops, as well as a requirement for more mobile operations. In this period there was more focus (on all frontiers but the south) on smaller units of independently-operating troops, engaging less in set-piece battles and more in low-intensity, guerilla actions.
In the Constitution, the IAF is tasked with two functions: defending the citizens of the Imperium and enforcing the sovereign will of Caphiria on foreign powers. Far from excluding one another, these are perfectly consistent goals and accomplishing one will often entail the success of the other.
Before the emergence of international law, the IAF was free to enforce Caphirian dominance without limitation. Any power that could not stand against its troops was forced to support the ambitions of the Imperium. When Caphiria forged the Western Coalition, it had to sacrifice the liberty to treat other countries as it pleased with the security of an international alliance. It was clear from the first world war that it was dangerous for Caphiria to go alone. The state of its military technology and size of its armies made it possible to stand against an antagonistic world but such a conflict would come with great loss.
Modern military policy is somewhat more reserved and more completely focused on defending the Imperium rather than extending its reach. Although the memory of the Legion's strength is far from gone, foreign powers no longer express absolute disdain for this military force. It is genuinely viewed by some foreigners as being a guardian for their interests as well as those of the Caphirian citizens.
==Budget==
==Budget==
The IAF has by far the world's largest military budget. As of 2034, the Imperial government allots $3.9 trillion to fund its Ministry of Defense annually. Of this, 74%, or approximately $2.9 trillion directly funds the military through the Department of Military Defense. Military spending in Caphiria is the highest in the world, accounting for roughly '''xx%''' of global military spending. Because of this, Caphiria has significant capabilities in both defense and power projection due to its large budget, resulting in advanced and powerful equipment and its widespread deployment of force around the world, including about 700 military bases outside the Imperium.
The IAF has by far the world's largest military budget. As of 2034, the Imperial government allots $3.9 trillion to fund its Ministry of Defense annually. Of this, 74%, or approximately $2.9 trillion directly funds the military through the Department of Military Defense. Military spending in Caphiria is the highest in the world, accounting for roughly '''xx%''' of global military spending. Because of this, Caphiria has significant capabilities in both defense and power projection due to its large budget, resulting in advanced and powerful equipment and its widespread deployment of force around the world, including about 700 military bases outside the Imperium.
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By military department: $1.01 trillion is allocated for the Legion, $500.2 billion to the navy, and $742.4 billion to the air force. Approximately $370 billion is allocated for satellite defenses and $500 billion to static defenses. Approximately $113 billion is for the National Guard, $98.7 billion for the Praetorian Guard, and $77.2 billion for the Urban Cohort.  
By military department: $1.01 trillion is allocated for the Legion, $500.2 billion to the navy, and $742.4 billion to the air force. Approximately $370 billion is allocated for satellite defenses and $500 billion to static defenses. Approximately $113 billion is for the National Guard, $98.7 billion for the Praetorian Guard, and $77.2 billion for the Urban Cohort.  


==Organization==
==Structure==
Organization chart of the Ministry of Defense
The state confers absolute command over the entire armed forces to the reigning [[Imperator]], Caphiria's chief executive officer and first citizen. As the top of the [[Pyramidis imperia|pyramid of command]] (''pyramidis imperia''), his orders must be followed without exception. Due to the separation of most imperators from military life, their orders are typically vague with a great deal of strategic flexibility. Directly below the Imperator on the military pyramid of command is the Marshal General (''Generalissimus''), the highest distinctly military office in Caphiria.


The state confers absolute command over the entire armed forces to the reigning Imperator, Caphiria's chief executive officer and first citizen. As the top of the pyramid of command (''pyramidis imperia''), his orders must be followed without exception. Due to the separation of most imperators from military life, their orders are typically vague with a great deal of strategic flexibility. Management of military affairs works is split between the two departments of the Ministry of Defense: the Department of Military Defense (DMD) and Department of Civilian Defense (DCD).
The Marshal General formulates the Imperium's military policy and global strategic goals after the Imperator's input, and oversees the movement and deployment of Caphirian legions worldwide. The Marshal General is appointed by the Imperator and technically may appoint himself, an executive action that in Caphirian tradition equates to declaring martial law. Only 6 Imperators have done this since the civil war, evident in historical books by the distinctly military symbolism of caesarian art from those periods. However, the act seems like mere formality to foreigners since an Imperator's imperium maius during peacetime still gives him ultimate authority over the IAF.  


Directly below the Imperator on the pyramid of command is the Marshal General of the IAF (''Generalissimus''). It is the highest distinctly military office in Caphiria. He is the commander who formulates the Imperium's military policy and global strategic goals after the Imperator's input. The General Commander of the IAF manages the motion of Caphirian legions around the occupied world. As the Imperator appoints a ''Generalissimus'', he technically may appoint himself, an executive action that in Caphirian tradition equates to declaring martial law. Only 6 Imperators have done this since the civil war, evident in historical books by the distinctly military symbolism of caesarian art from those periods. However, the act seems like mere formality to foreigners since an Imperator's imperium maius during peacetime still gives him ultimate authority over the IAF.
Management of military affairs works is split between the two departments of the [[Ministry of Defense (Caphiria)|Ministry of Defense]]: the Department of Military Defense (DMD) and Department of Civilian Defense (DCD). The authority, direction and control of the DMD is under the the Legate of the Military (''Legatus Militum''). The DMD is headed by the Legate of the Military (Legatus Militum) and it manages all affairs of the uniformed services. The DMD oversees wartime strategy, resources, and the nuclear arsenal and satellite defense network, under the command of the Marshal General. Despite having civilian status, the Legate of the Military wields significant authority, second only to the Imperator and Marshal General.
 
The Department of Military Defense has statutory authority to conduct all the affairs of the uniformed services under the authority, direction and control of its prime minister, the Legate of the Military (''Legatus Militum''). Despite having civilian status, there is no rank with greater military authority than the Legate of the Military - only the Imperator and Marshal General of the Imperial Armed Forces have comparable command and executive power (''imperium'').


While the Department of Military Defense is responsible for the practical implementation of wartime strategy and resources, the Department of Civilian Defense serves as the administrative and civilian backbone of the Caphirian military-industrial complex. The DCD maintains the static defenses of the Imperium, initiates new defensive installations on land, and is responsible for ordering, coordinating and carrying out the general guidelines of the Government about the defense policy. It determines and oversees: the policies of defense, military alliances, the conduct of war, and most importantly the expenses and budget of the military. The [[National Guard (Caphiria)|National Guard of the Imperium]] (''Castellanae Imperiae'') also falls under the jurisdiction the DCD.
While the Department of Military Defense is responsible for the practical implementation of wartime strategy and resources, the Department of Civilian Defense serves as the administrative and civilian backbone of the Caphirian military-industrial complex. The DCD maintains the static defenses of the Imperium, initiates new defensive installations on land, and is responsible for ordering, coordinating and carrying out the general guidelines of the Government about the defense policy. It determines and oversees: the policies of defense, military alliances, the conduct of war, and most importantly the expenses and budget of the military. The [[National Guard (Caphiria)|National Guard of the Imperium]] (''Castellanae Imperiae'') also falls under the jurisdiction the DCD.


Despite some overlap, access to the Imperium's nuclear arsenal and its satellite defense network are firmly under the jurisdiction of the DMD and the commanding officer of the entire armed forces, the General Commander. There is little natural conflict between the ''Generalissimus'' and Legate of the Military. The latter engages himself in paying wages, organizes the legions during peacetime, and communicates military policy to the public, while ensuring that national strategy is in line with national policy. The ''Generalissimus'', by contrast, decides the where, when and how of military operations at the highest level. Of course, often strategy must be planned on a global scale so he tends to decide on strategic goals while his legates and generals flesh out the details.
Despite some overlap, access to the Imperium's nuclear arsenal and its satellite defense network are firmly under the jurisdiction of the DMD and the Marshal General. There is little natural conflict between the Marshal General and Legate of the Military. The latter engages himself in paying wages, organizes the legions during peacetime, and communicates military policy to the public, while ensuring that national strategy is in line with national policy. The ''Generalissimus'', by contrast, decides the where, when and how of military operations at the highest level. Of course, often strategy must be planned on a global scale so he tends to decide on strategic goals while his legates and generals flesh out the details.


A military council called the [[Caetus Legati|Gathering of Legates]] (''Caetus Legati'') carries out large scale decision making in the IAF, assembling the state's finest military minds. Attending gatherings are the ''Legati'', the General Commander, emissaries of other branches, some epistrategos and often the Legate of the Military. During peace, the ''Caetus'' assembles on a weekly basis in [[Venceia|Venceia's]] [[Concilium Res Militias]]. Positioning of legions, fleets, and squadrons is done to suit present geopolitical relationships. Modernization of military equipment are also implemented by the council.
A military council called the [[Caetus Legati|Gathering of Legates]] (''Caetus Legati'') carries out large scale decision making in the IAF, assembling the state's finest military minds. Attending gatherings are the ''Legati'', the General Commander, emissaries of other branches, some epistrategos and often the Legate of the Military. During peace, the ''Caetus'' assembles on a weekly basis in [[Venceia|Venceia's]] [[Concilium Res Militias]]. Positioning of legions, fleets, and squadrons is done to suit present geopolitical relationships. Modernization of military equipment are also implemented by the council.
== Service branches ==
The Imperial Armed Forces are composed of 3 primary service branches - the [[Imperial Legion]] (land forces), [[Imperial Naval Fleet]] (navy), and [[Imperial Aerial Defense Force]] (air/space force). These primary branches are organized under the DMD
==Conscription and terms of service==
==Conscription and terms of service==
Conscription is compulsory by law, but in practice people are not forced to serve against their will. The conscription forces are called ''Auxilla''.
Conscription is compulsory by law, but in practice people are not forced to serve against their will. The conscription forces are called ''Auxilla''.
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