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The '''Moncalieri Academy of Military Science''' is a state-owned [[ | The '''Moncalieri Academy of Military Science''' is a state-owned [[Military service academy (Caphiria)|military service academy]] (MSA) of [[Caphiria]]. Located in [[Madel]], [[Magenevum|Magenevum Province]], it is the oldest and only state-owned military college in the Imperium. It was originally established as a fort that sits on strategic high ground overlooking the Tunic Valley. Moncalieri offers its students, all of whom are cadets, strict military discipline combined with a spartan, physically and academically demanding environment. | ||
Candidates for admission must both apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of the [[Senate (Caphiria)|Senate]] or a [[Praetor]]. Students are officers-in-training and are referred to as "cadets" ''(tiro).'' Tuition for cadets is fully funded by the [[Imperial Legion]] in exchange for an active duty service obligation upon graduation. Approximately 15,000 cadets enter the Academy each July, with about 7,500 cadets graduating. Because of the strict acceptance requirements and intensive academic program, the graduation rate is approximately 37%, making the Moncalieri Academy of Military Science is one of the most difficult and prestigious schools in the world. | Candidates for admission must both apply directly to the academy and receive a nomination, usually from a member of the [[Senate (Caphiria)|Senate]] or a [[Praetor]]. Students are officers-in-training and are referred to as "cadets" ''(tiro).'' Tuition for cadets is fully funded by the [[Imperial Legion]] in exchange for an active duty service obligation upon graduation. Approximately 15,000 cadets enter the Academy each July, with about 7,500 cadets graduating. Because of the strict acceptance requirements and intensive academic program, the graduation rate is approximately 37%, making the Moncalieri Academy of Military Science is one of the most difficult and prestigious schools in the world. | ||