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{{Infobox national military
{{Short description|Pelaxian noble family}}
| name              = Calinthian People's Army<br>[[Gothic Language|Gothic]]: ''Kalinthische Volksarmee''
{{Infobox organization
| native_name       =  
|native_name     = Casa De Pardo
| image              =  
|logo            = 774px-Leopard Natural.svg.png
| alt                =  
|image_size      = 168px
| caption           =  
|caption         = Coat of arms of House of De Pardo
| image2            = {{Nowrap|[[File:Coat of Arms of Communist State of Calinthia.png|20px]] Coat of Arms of the Communist State of Calinthia}}
|type            = [[Dynasty|Noble house]]
| alt2              =
| region_served  = [[Pelaxia]]
| caption2          =
|parent house    =  
| motto              = ''Für Gott und die Einheit der Arbeiter''<br>(For God and Unity of the Workers)
|affiliations    = {{bulleted list|[[Barons of Guise]]|[[Counts and dukes of Guise|Duke of Agrila]]|[[King of Pelaxia]]}}
| founded            = Founded in 1942.
|founded         = {{Start date|1105}}
| current_form      = [[Calinthian People's Army|Military Besserung of 1944]]
|founder          = [[Elvio, Baron of Guiso|Elvio of Guiso]]
| disbanded          = 1989.
|final ruler      =
| branches          =
|motto            = ''Bestiae nomen timent meum'' // The beast shall fear my name
| headquarters      = [[Spesnova]], [[Calinthia]]
|dissolution      =  
| flying_hours      =  
|cadet branches  =  
| website            = <!--{{URL|example.mil}}-->
}}
<!-- Leadership -->
| commander-in-chief = [[Siegmund Goering]]
| commander-in-chief_title = [[People's Commissar of the Defense of the Soviet State|Grand General]]
| chief minister    = General of the Military [[Friedrich von Guder]]
| chief minister_title = Minister of Defense
| minister          =
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| chief_of_staff    =
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| commander          =
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<!-- Manpower -->
| age                = 18
| conscription      = Yes, mandatory for males and females.
| manpower_data      =
| manpower_age      =Average manpower age of 22 years
| available         =
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| fit                =
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| reaching          =
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| active            = 1,263,138 military & 219,114 civilian (1978)
| ranked            =
| reserve            = At any time, 2,000,000 reservists could be called upon
| deployed          =
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| amount            =
| percent_GDP        =
<!-- Industrial -->
| domestic_suppliers = [[Bralonia]]<br>•
| foreign_suppliers  = {{flag|Yonderre}}
| imports            =
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<!-- Related articles -->
| history            = [[Military history of Calinthia]]
| ranks              = [[Ranks and insignia of the Calinthian People's Army]]}}
The '''Calinthian People's Army''' '''(KVA)''' was the military of the [[Communist Republic of Calinthia|Communist State of Calinthia]]. '''Gothic:''' "''Kommunistischer Staat Kalinthische''"
==History==
{{main|Military history of Calinthia}}
The history of the Calinthian People's Army dates back to the creation of the Communist State of Calinthia (CSC) in 1942.
The Calinthian People's Army was raised to defend the goals of the Calinthian Communist Party in establishing a Soviet State during the [[Calinthian Civil War]]. The [[Calinthian Civil War]] would rage for six years and would see the KVA fight against Republican Guard Forces and Loyalist Forces.


The House of De Pardo, alternatively spelled Pard in English (Pelaxian: Casa  De Pardo; Cartadanian: Casa Do Pardo, Latin: Domus Pardus) and also known as the House of Pelaxia (Pelaxia: Casa de Pelaxia; Cartadanian: Casa da Pelaxia) is one of the most prominent dynasties in Sarpedonian history.


The Communist uprisings on the Western territories of Calinthia by mainly Gothic Calinthians resulted in Republican Guard Forces being stretched thin. At first the Communist Calinthians and Loyalist Calinthians would openly fight one another in many minor skirmishes in the North. However, by late 1937 the Communist Calinthians under General Secretary of the Communist Party [[Siegmund Goering]] (1901 - 1991) would ally themselves with the Loyalists against the Republican Guard Forces. With Communist forces in the West and Loyalists in the East, the Republican Guard quickly found themselves on the back-foot. By early 1940, Republican Guard Forces prepared a hastily built defense around Aurelia and struggled to maintain their supply lines from the port of Napolis. Constant air attacks by the superior Loyalist air force rendered many of the railroads inoperable. In addition, the mechanized Communist assaults using a tactic called "Schwerpunkt" penetrated deep into Republican Guard lines, cutting supply lines. The tactic was an adaptation of the [[Urcean]] "lightning war" tactic developed by [[Benno de Caryale]]. It was adapted and implemented by the Calinthian People's Army under the command of General [[Friedrich Guderian|Friedrich von Guder]] (1910 - 1994) a graduate of the [[Urcean Imperial War College]] and student of de Caryale's tactics.
The house takes its name from Elvio De Pardo, a ranger to the Duke of Agrila and, who in one afternoon saved his lord from an attack by a Pelaxian leopard. After saving the lord of Agrila, he was awarded lands in the dukedom by him. Elvio would take the image of the leopard as a symbol of his family and surname, having fought with the same ferocity as the top predator in these valleys.
[[File:Bralonia Type-51.jpg|thumb|A BT-51 of the Calinthian People's Army in the city streets of Spesnova (1951)]]
 
[[File:BT-56 around Karlsplatz.png|thumb|BT-56 Logistical Support Vehicles traversing mud around Karlsplatz (1956)]]
In 1485, his descendant Jerónimo de Pardo, now Duke of Agrila himself, would craft the Union of Termia between him, Reginaldo Castro-Brine of Alabalitoria and the Head Chancellor of the Montian Confederacy. The act arranged for Reignaldo's daughter Josefina to marry Jerónimo, which established the beginning of the Pelaxian Kingdom, still a vassal realm to Caphiria. The union strengthened both regions as self appointed protectors of Pelaxia, in their shared opposition to the newly formed Kingdom of Savria under King Didac l, self-appointed protector of the south.
The Calinthian Civil War resulted in the dissolution of the [[Republic of Calinthia]] and it's military in 1942. Following the collapse of the Republic of Calinthia, Gothic Calinthians formalized their new state through the creation of the Communist State of Calinthia.  
 
==Command structure==
The intention of the union was to create a common state under Albalitorian law, with the support of the ruling oligarchy in the Montian Confederacy. Castro-Brine would gain access to the trade passes through the Picos into the Dominate of Caphiria, while the Confederates would gain access to Albalitorian ports and sea routes. Thus, in the Jeronimian period, Pelaxia developed as a feudal state with a predominantly agricultural economy and an increasingly dominant mercantile nobility. The Cortes Regium act adopted by Jerónimo established the Corte General in 1516 and in 1605 transferred most of the legislative power in the state from the monarch to the Corte. This event marked the beginning of the period known as "Golden Liberty", when the state was ruled by the "free and equal" members of the Pelaxian aristocracy and nobility.
==Organization==
 
==Tactics & Strategy==
 
[[File:BM-62 Side.jpg|thumb|BM-62 at a training camp in Spesnova (1973)]]
=Origins=
Since the [[Military Besserung of 1944]], Calinthian ground tactics consisted of large mechanized and armored assaults. This tactic is also known as "Schwerpunkt" and was adapted by [[Friedrich von Guder]]. It relies on overwhelming armored force concentrated on as small of a section of the battlefield as possible. The KVA used the tactics to great effect both in the [[Calinthian Civil War]] against the Republican Guard and in the [[War of Hearts]] against the Loyalist forces.
==Myths==
==Equipment==
 
{{Main|List of equipment of the Calinthian People's Army}}
[[File:ElvioDePardo.jpg|thumb|Elvio De Pardo as Baron of Guiso and Alférez Mayor of the king.]]
''All numbers are approximate and as per the Calinthian People's Army own statistics at the time of the collapse of the Communist State of Calinthia in 1989.''
 
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'''The Leopardslayer'''
!Equipment
 
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''<blockquote>''In Sarpedon's valleys, where shadows dwell, A tale of courage, we're here to tell, Of Elvio De Pardo, a sheriff bold, Whose valorous deeds, in songs are told.
!Notes
A leopard prowled, with eyes aflame, Striking fear, leaving hearts in shame, Under a lord's rule, of Castro Brine, Dark menace reigned, a chilling sign.
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"Elvio!" they cried, "our guardian be, End this terror, set our spirits free!" Armed with resolve and a heart of stone, He embarked on a quest, the leopard to dethrone.''</blockquote>''
|Main Battle Tanks
 
|6,121
The '''Tale of The Leopardslayer''' is present in different versions as an epic poem of the Castro Brine age. It tells that in the lush valleys of Sarpedon, under the rule of a minor lord of the Castro Brine family, scribes wrote of a menace that began to haunt the inhabitants. A relentless leopard, with fur ''as golden as the sun and spots dark like the night'', emerged from the shadows to wreak havoc upon the lands. Its ferocious raids and stealthy attacks left the village in a perpetual state of fear. As terror spread throughout the village, the lord sought the aid of his most trusted and resourceful ''alguacil'', Elvio De Pardo. Known for his cunning and fearless disposition, Elvio was entrusted with the daunting task of putting an end to the leopard's reign of terror. He delved deep into the heart of the valleys, navigating dense jungles and treacherous landscapes in pursuit of the fearsome leopard.  
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Day after day, Elvio followed the leopard's tracks, encountering danger at every turn. The path was fraught with challenges, and the leopard's cunning nature made it a relentless adversary. Yet, driven by duty and determination, Elvio pressed forward, his resolve unshaken.
|APCs/IFVs/Scout Cars
 
|11,613
In a climactic showdown that resonated through the valley, Elvio faced the leopard head-on. A battle of strength, cunning, and sheer will ensued. With each move, Elvio anticipated the leopard's strikes, countering with unwavering determination. As the final clash resounded, it was Elvio who emerged victorious, having outsmarted the fearsome predator.
|Mostly BM-52s, BM-62s, and BT-51s.
 
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Word of Elvio's triumph spread swiftly throughout the village, and a wave of relief and celebration swept through the inhabitants. The minor lord, grateful for Elvio's heroism, bestowed upon him the lands that had once been plagued by the leopard's reign of terror. The image of the defeated leopard became a symbol of triumph over adversity and a testament to Elvio's indomitable spirit.
|Utility Vehicles
 
|3,111
By this myth it is said that the House of De Pardo was born from this legacy of bravery, its members forever honored for their ancestor's valorous act of protecting the village. The defeated leopard, once a symbol of fear, transformed into an emblem of courage and resilience. The coat of arms of the House of De Pardo bore the figure of a leopard, a reminder of their ancestral hero and their dedication to defending the realm against any challenge.
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==From Barons to Kings==
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==Family Tree==
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=Notable Members=
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==See Also==
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|Towed Artillery
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|MLRS
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|912
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|Fighter Aircraft
|114
|Land deployment only
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|Bomber Aircraft
|346
|Land deployment only
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|Transport Helicopters
|189
|Most are AMS-68 imported from [[Yonderre]]
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|Attack Helicopters
|123
|Most are AMS-72 imported from [[Yonderre]]
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|Amphibious Assault Vehicles
|4,896
|Mostly BT-51s, and BT-62s
|}
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==Gallery==
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[[File:KVA blumentarn camo.jpg|left|thumb|KVA ''Blumentarn'' camo uniform and wool Kopfschützer in Spesnova National Heritage Museum.]]
==Notes==
Calinthian People's Army had direct control over the Air Force wing of the Calinthian People's Military.
[[Category:Calinthian Defence Force]]
[[Category:CAF Personnel]]
[[Category:CAF Officers]]
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