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| The [[Raulie Bushrangers]] are a series of decentralized {{wpl|Chasseurs Forestier}}s battalions that operate across the eastern hemisphere, primarily in [[Torlen]], [[Alcairet]], [[Chaukhira]], [[Salarive]], and [[Antilles]]. They are a form of military police and firefighting service, whose primary responsibility is maintaining the forests, highways and public lands in these provinces. They are an airborne assault regiment and in wartime provide advance guards and scouting parties. In total, the regiment consists of 7 battalions, totaling 4,584 men. | | The [[Raulie Bushrangers]] are a series of decentralized {{wpl|Chasseurs Forestier}}s battalions that operate across the eastern hemisphere, primarily in [[Torlen]], [[Alcairet]], [[Chaukhira]], [[Salarive]], and [[Antilles]]. They are a form of military police and firefighting service, whose primary responsibility is maintaining the forests, highways and public lands in these provinces. They are an airborne assault regiment and in wartime provide advance guards and scouting parties. In total, the regiment consists of 7 battalions, totaling 4,584 men. |
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| the Raulie Bushrangers. They are a unit of {{wp|Chausseur-Forestier}}s of the Burgoignesc Foreign Legion who were originally founded in the 15th century as various mix matched units to patrol and protect forests owned by the coastal [[Deric]] states and their [[Burgoignesc colonial empire|colonies]] that were harvested for making sailing ships. After the unification of many of the coastal [[Deric]] states into [[Burgundie]] these units were consolidated into a command called the Chausseuer-Foresteuer Guard d'Elite della Arb Real, (Eng: Chausseur-Forestiers of the Elite Guard of the Royal Wood). This unit was over 100,000 strong and a concerted effort to standardize them was affected under the command of a Vice Admiral, highlighting the importance of these forests. The first Vice Admiral of the Chausseuer-Foresteuers, ''Prodrungarie'' Agale-Giles Garnier Freuctise established himself and the unit with a strict discipline and hierarchy. They were considered the best Chausseur-Forestiers in the world from [[1884]]-[[1903]].
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| After the First Great War, in [[1903]], the Navy sold off most of its forests because ships were being made of iron and steel almost exclusively, and disbanded the unit. Many of the Guards joined the [[Burgoignesc Foreign Legion]] for want of work and were organized into the Raulie Bushrangers after their first colonel Raulie-Evand deVille Sadevocate. Throughout the 20th century they maintained the designation and function of the Chausseur-Forestiers.
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| ==Early history==
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| During the [[History of Dericania|late Renaissance period in the coastal Deric states]], the soldiers tasked with guarding the various royal, ducal, and county forests played a crucial role in maintaining the stability and security of the principalities they served. Their responsibilities encompassed a variety of tasks associated with protecting the forests, which were often vital resources for the local economies and the sustenance of the ruling elite. They were responsible for safeguarding the royal forests against poachers, illegal loggers, and other unauthorized individuals or groups who sought to exploit the forest's resources for personal gain. This protection was essential to ensure a steady supply of timber for construction, shipbuilding, and other essential purposes. Some of them managed the wildlife within the royal forests, ensuring that the balance of nature was maintained. They controlled the population of predators that could threaten local communities and prevented overhunting that could deplete valuable animal resources. They conducted regular patrols within the forest boundaries, keeping a close watch for any potential threats or disturbances. This included monitoring the activities of neighboring states, rival factions, or any other forces that might pose a threat to the security of the forest and, by extension, the principality. These soldiers were entrusted with enforcing the royal decrees related to the utilization of forest resources. They ensured that any logging or resource extraction adhered to the guidelines set by the ruling princelings, preventing excessive deforestation or misuse of the forest lands. In addition to protecting the forests, these soldiers were also expected to contribute to the defense of the territories controlled by the princelings. They often formed a part of the wider military force, serving as a first line of defense against external invasions and internal uprisings that posed a threat to the principality.
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| ==Rise of cities==
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| The rise of free cities and trade cities, along with the emergence of the mercantile-bourgeoisie class, significantly transformed the dynamics of power and economic influence, particularly in regions where forests were owned by the princelings but were necessary for the construction of fleets of merchant ships and navies. The growth of free cities and trade cities led to the concentration of economic power in the hands of non-aristocratic merchant classes. These entities thrived on trade, commerce, and maritime activities, requiring access to timber from the forests for shipbuilding and other related industries. They became instrumental in challenging the traditional authority of the princelings by asserting their economic influence and fostering a sense of autonomy. As the demand for maritime fleets and merchant ships grew, the need for timber from the forests became more critical. The mercantile-bourgeoisie class, lacking direct ownership of these resources, often sought various strategies to secure a steady supply of timber, leading to negotiations, contracts, and, at times, conflicts with the princelings and their forest guardians. The emergence of trade cities and the mercantile-bourgeoisie fostered the formation of new trade agreements and alliances, often transcending traditional territorial boundaries. These agreements facilitated the acquisition of resources such as timber from the forests, enabling the merchant class to strengthen their economic position and challenge the traditional power structures upheld by the princelings. With the mercantile-bourgeoisie gaining significant economic influence, the political dynamics within the coastal Deric states underwent a notable transformation. The princelings, while retaining ownership of the forests, gradually relinquished their direct involvement in maritime affairs. They began to rely on the revenue generated from the sale of timber to the emerging merchant class, thereby shifting their focus towards consolidating their political authority within the territories they governed. The interplay between the forest-owning princelings and the maritime-focused mercantile-bourgeoisie created a complex power dynamic characterized by negotiations, alliances, and occasional conflicts. This interdependence led to the development of intricate networks of power and influence, ultimately shaping the economic and political landscape of the coastal Deric states during this transformative era.
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| ===Impact on the Forest Guards===
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| The shifting dynamics between the forest-owning princelings and the rising influence of the mercantile-bourgeoisie, along with the emergence of free cities and trade cities, had several implications for the Forest Guard, who were initially tasked with protecting the forests owned by the princelings for their own navies. With the decline in the direct involvement of princelings in maritime affairs, the primary focus of the Forest Guards shifted from exclusively protecting the forests to ensuring the security of the trade routes and maritime assets that were crucial for the mercantile-bourgeoisie. They were tasked with safeguarding the timber shipments and supporting the princelings in business negotiations with the merchants. In many cases the various units forged new alliances and partnerships with the merchant class and the emerging free cities to ensure the smooth flow of resources and protect the maritime interests of these entities, not just their initial royal masters. This shift required them to adapt their strategies and tactics to meet the evolving demands of their patrons, with less of a focus on forest management and more emphasis on trade negotiations and convoy protection. To effectively address the evolving threats and challenges, the Forest Guard's equipment changed meet their new trade route protection mission, primarily in that they became more militaristic and formally armored and trained. These adaptations ensured that they remained equipped to handle the diverse range of responsibilities demanded by the changing landscape, enabling them to maintain their position as a relevant and indispensable military unit within the transformed coastal Deric states.
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The Raulie Bushrangers are a series of decentralized Chasseurs Forestiers battalions that operate across the eastern hemisphere, primarily in Torlen, Alcairet, Chaukhira, Salarive, and Antilles. They are a form of military police and firefighting service, whose primary responsibility is maintaining the forests, highways and public lands in these provinces. They are an airborne assault regiment and in wartime provide advance guards and scouting parties. In total, the regiment consists of 7 battalions, totaling 4,584 men.