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| country = {{flag|Caphiria}}
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| type =  [[wikipedia:Navy|Army]]
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| role = Land warfare
| role = Land warfare
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* 5,000,000 active legionaries
* 5 million active legionaries
* 2,000,000 active national guardsmen
* 10 million legionary Reserves
* 10,000,000 Legion Reserves
* 1 million active national guardsmen
| command_structure = [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria]]
| command_structure = [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria]]
| garrison  = [[Castrum Rynalia]], [[Xalen Province]]
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| motto = "With wisdom we conquer."
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The '''Imperial Legion of [[Caphiria]]''' is the land warfare service branch of the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria]]. Founded in the 4th century BC, the Legion has never ceased growing in capacity. As one of the longest operating militaries in human history, the Legion weathered the storms of gunpowder, aircraft, computers, and every new technology that reshaped warfare. Its incredible logistic flexibility and the mental fortitude of its troops, is primarily what has allowed it to persist over the course of all these developments over the millennia.
The '''Imperial Legion''' serves as the land warfare service branch of the [[Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria]]. Recognized as the oldest and most senior branch within the Caphirian military, the Imperial Legion views itself as a direct successor to the revolutionary military reforms initiated by Darius Lux in 378 BC. This lineage establishes it as one of the longest-standing militaries in recorded human history.


Technically, the Legion is the political term for all of the Caphirian armed forces. However, it popularly refers specifically to the army (''exercitus'') and will be treated as such for most of the article.
Serving as the epicenter of Caphiria's [[Military-industrial complex (Caphiria)|military-industrial complex]], the Legion's budget of $1 trillion makes it the world's most well-funded army. It is also the world's largest military by personnel count, with 5,000,000 active-duty individuals and an additional 10,000,000 in reserves. Beyond this, the Legion contains the [[National Guard (Caphiria)|National Guard]], which comprises approximately 1 million national guardsmen. The total combined-component strength of the Imperial Legion is 16,000,000 soldiers.


As an arm of the executive government, the Legion is completely at the behest of the [[Imperator]]. Its internal leader, however, is the Master General of the Legion, supreme commander of the army.
While the [[Imperator of Caphiria]] stands at the pinnacle of the command hierarchy—referred to as the ''pyramidis imperia''—they wield ultimate authority over the military without holding a specific rank and remaining a civilian. Operational leadership of the Imperial Legion is vested in the Marshal General, or ''Legionissimus'', who steers the force in line with the strategic visions set forth by the General Commander of the IAF and the [[Imperator]].


The Legion is the focal point of its military-industrial complex as it has the largest budget within the IAF at $917 billion as well as the largest military personnel in the world with 5,000,000 active duty personnel and double for its reserves. The Legion also maintains a National Guard with approximately 3,000,000 national guardsmen. The combined-component strength of the Imperial Legion is 17,000,000 soldiers.
== Mission ==
The Imperial Legion, as the primary land-based force of the Imperial Armed Forces, plays a pivotal role in the maintenance and projection of Caphirian power. As outlined by the Constitution of Caphiria, the Legion's mandates are as follows:


As a branch of the armed forces, the mission of the Legion is "to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders". The Legion participates in conflicts worldwide and is the major ground-based offensive and defensive force of the IAF.
# Defensive Guardianship: Ensuring the unwavering peace, security, and territorial integrity of the Imperium, its Provinces and Possessions, and its People and Identity .
# Strategic Diplomacy: Bolstering Caphiria's national policies through military support, acting as a symbol of the nation's commitment to its principles and alliances.
# National Fulfillment: Facilitating the realization of the Imperium's broader objectives, both at home and abroad, whether in times of peace or conflict.
# Deterrence and Response: Acting as a formidable deterrent against any potential threats, and when required, decisively addressing and neutralizing entities or nations that engage in actions detrimental to the peace and well-being of the Imperium.


=Mission=
== History ==
The Imperial Legion serves as the land-based branch of the Imperial Armed Forces. The Constitution of Caphiria defines the purpose of the army as:


*Preserving the peace and security and providing for the defense of the Imperium and possessions and any areas occupied by the Imperium of Caphiria
== Organization and structure ==
*Supporting the national policies
{{main|Structure of the Imperial Legion}}The Imperial Legion is administered through the Department of the Legion within the [[Ministry of Defense (Caphiria)|Ministry of Defense]]. As an arm of the executive government, the Legion is entirely at the behest of the [[Imperator]], who can declare war against a foreign power without parliamentary permission, plan the Legion's military strategy - in both general and specific maneuvers, issue direct orders to a soldier in any branch of the armed forces or an officer of any rank, force the launch of military satellites and the construction of forts, walls, and other defensive structures, and appoint or dismiss any military commander at-will. A consequence of this much power is the personal responsibility for the successes and failures of Caphiria's military.
*Implementing the national objectives
*Overcoming any nations responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the Imperium of Caphiria


=Organization=
While the Imperator wields ultimate authority over the military, they maintain a civilian status. The administrative leadership of the Imperial Legion consists of the three most senior military ranks: the Marshal General, the Field Marshals, and the Legion Marshals. The Imperial Legion itself is led by the ''Legionissimus'' or Marshal General. It is technically the highest attainable rank in the Imperial Legion, equivalent to a five-star general officer. However, the rank is typically appointed by the Master Marshal, the highest-rank in the armed forces. The Marshal General has the statutory authority to conduct all the affairs of the Imperial Legion under the authority, direction and control of the Master Marshal and Imperator. Under the Marshal General is the Field Marshal (''Dux Campi'') who maintains operational control and authority in a broad geographic area. Under the Field Marshals are Legion Marshals (''Dux Legionis''), who control 6-12 legions and oversee specialized components. Together, the Legion Marshals, Field Marshals, and Marshal General form the leadership of the military council called the [[Caetus Legati|Gathering of Legates]], where large-scale decision-making and military strategy is planned.
{{main|Structure of the Imperial Legion}}
The Imperial Legion of Caphiria is administered through the Office of the Legion, itself a function of the [[Ministry of War]]. As an arm of the executive government, the Legion is completely at the behest of the Imperator, who has the ability to declare war against a foreign power without parliamentary permission, plan the Legion's military strategy - in both general and specific maneuvers, issue direct orders to a soldier in any branch of the armed forces or an officer of any rank, force the launch of military satellites and the construction of forts, walls, and other defensive structures, and appoint or dismiss any military commander at-will. A consequence of this much power is the personal responsibility for the successes and failures of Caphiria's military.


The active component of the Imperial Legion, the ''exercitus'', is organized into 900 subunits known as a legion. A single legion contains 5,000 soldiers that are split into ten Cohorts (''cohortes'') which are further divided into five Centuries (''centuriae''); a Cohort consists of 500 soldiers and a Century is a battalion of 99 legionaries led by a centurion. Additionally, the Imperator personally commands their own personal legion, separate from the primary 900 legions. This 901st legion (''Legio CMI'') operates independently of the Praetorian Guard and the Legion and has no other commander than the Imperator directly.
The core of the Imperial Legion is known as the ''exercitus'', and contains 5 million soldiers organized across 900 Legions. Each legion contains approximately 5,000 soldiers.  Beyond these 900 legions, there exists the unique 901st legion ([[Legio CMI]]) that reports directly to the Imperator, operating independently of the main army structure. Legions carry sequential numbers, but the number does not correlate directly to the prestige or function of a legion. [[List of individual Legions|Legio DLV]] (Legion 555), colloquially known as ''cisternis'' (the pits), typically receives newer recruits, while [[List of individual Legions|Legio XIII]] (Legion 13) boasts a storied history, renowned for its fierce reputation.


Legions are numbered sequentially but this does not necessarily reflect an increase in prestige. For example, ''Legio DLV'' (Legion 555) is often referred by its nickname ''cisternis'' (the pits) as it is where most recruits are placed, whereas ''Legio XIII'' (Legion 13) is one of the longest active legions and is legendary among veterans for being the fiercest in the army. Cohorts are named "first cohort", "second cohort" and so on; the first cohort typically contains the most experienced legionaries, while the legionaries in the tenth cohort are the least experienced. Centuries are typically named by letter (A-F) to avoid confusion with Cohorts.
=== Conscription and service contracts ===


As an example, the full identification for a soldier would be:
=== Identification system ===
The Legionnaire Identification System (''Identificatio Legionarii'') is a comprehensive system designed to manage and track every individual soldier within the military. This system is crucial for maintaining clarity and efficiency due to the vast size of the Legion, which consists of over 5 million personnel. It incorporates traditional aspects and privileges, such as the ''prestare il nome'', while ensuring practical management of the soldiers. The system includes various components like individual designation, name and rank designation, legion number, cohort designation, and century designation.


;Eugennio Modonisi
One of the unique aspects of the Imperial Legion's organization is the privilege of ''prestare il nome'', a form of military sponsorship available exclusively to [[Estate (Caphiria)|Imperial Estates]]. Under this privilege, Imperial Estates can sponsor specific military projects, infrastructure, or entire Legionary units, lending their name and emblem to them. For instance, the reserve legion, Legio CMLIV, is directly sponsored by the [[Castrillón Estate]], and the Legion's number, 954, commemorates the year of the Estate's foundation. This sponsorship has led to its informal title, ''Legionis Castrillónis'', and the Estate's coat of arms prominently features on the legion's uniforms, banners, and equipment. On an even grander scale, the [[Răcini Estate]] has played a pivotal role in the sponsorship of components of Caphiria's nuclear arsenal. If applicable, the sponsoring estate's name will be part of the identifier, going after the legion number.
:CENTURION Ⅱ
:CENTURY D
:THIRD COHORT
:LEGIO XV


=Administrative leadership=
There are 5 main components to the Legionnaire Identification System:
The General Commander of the IAF (''Generalissimus'') is the highest distinctly military office in Caphiria. The General Commander is appointed by the Imperator and formulates the Imperium's military policy and global strategic goals with coordination from the Imperator and the Ministry of Defense.


The highest attainable rank in the Imperial Legion is Master General, or ''Domini Dux''. Equivalent to a five-star general officer, the Master General leads the entirety of the Imperial Legion according to the strategies and direction of the General Commander.
# Personal Identifier (PI): A unique alphanumeric code assigned to each legionnaire upon enlistment. This includes the initials of the soldier, enlistment year, and a unique serial number.
# Rank and Grade Code (RGC):  A code that indicates the legionnaire's rank within the Legion. The RGC code represents the specific rank, role, or title of a soldier, as well as their class and pay grade information.
# Legion number (LN): This number represents the legion to which the soldier is assigned, such as XIII or DLV. Each of the 900 legions has a distinct Latinic numeral and associated history.
# Cohort Code (CC): A numeric or alphanumeric code that identifies the 10 cohorts within the legion. The letter indicates the cohort's sequential position within the legion, and the number specifies the cohort itself. The first cohort consists of experienced legionaries, while the legionaries in the tenth cohort are less experienced.
# Century Code (CYC): This code further identifies the 5 centuries within the cohort. Century codes start with CT''-,'' followed by 1-5.


On a global scale, there are 5 Field Generals (''Legatus Augusti'') who fields a number of legions on each continent. Density of legions varies from 60 under the ''Procuratio Sarpedonium'' (Sarpedon Command) 20 under the ''Procuratio Punthus'' (Punth Command). The Field Generals work directly with the Master General and form the military council called the Gathering of Legates, where large-scale decision making and military strategy is planned.
Additionally, there are 2 supplemental components:


Below the Field Generals are the 20 Generals (''Legatus legionis'') who are responsible for ten legions each. A General may specialize in specific elements of strategy for modern warfare. Some notable Generals are experts in amphibious warfare, coordination with aircraft, intelligence management, and climate control. While centurions and legion commanders are praised by the public, Generals have the sole honor of leading a military Triumph through Venceia. For this reason, Imperators and other members of the administrative leadership have taken on the title. Even the presence of an General demands reverence and respect from civilians and politicians as much as from inferior officers. It has long been standard practice for a General to command Caphirian forces during a specific battle where different branches of the military work together. This tended to make them the highest ranked officers on the field. However, most modern Generals operate far from the front line.
# Sponsorship Marker (SM): If the legionnaire is part of a unit under the prestare il nome privilege, this marker indicates the sponsoring estate, such as "Castrillón" for Legio CMLIV.
# Additional Skill Identifier (ASI): For legionnaires who have specialized training or skills, or who are in a specialized component, an additional modifier is included to represent this qualification.
Each legionnaire has a composite code that combines these elements, providing a comprehensive and unique identifier. The complete code is as follows: [PI]-[RC]-[LN]-[CC]-[CYC]-[SM]-[ASI]. However, the identification system is designed to provide all necessary information for quick identification and assignment. The full IL code is used primarily for official documentation and in scenarios where detailed identification is necessary, such as in personnel management, deployment, or for security purposes. For everyday use, soldiers are typically identified by a shorter version of the IL code, which includes the most relevant components based on the context. For example, in routine military operations within their legion, soldiers might be identified just by their PI, RGC, and legion. This system not only streamlines the process of managing a vast and complex military organization but also maintains the rich traditions of the Imperial Legion, respecting both its historical legacy and its modern operational requirements. The careful integration of sponsorship markers and skill identifiers further demonstrates the Legion's commitment to acknowledging the unique contributions and skills of each soldier, enhancing both operational efficiency and esprit de corps among the troops


==Operational leadership==
As an example, the full IL code for Brentin Pecolani, a soldier with the rank of ''Optio'' (Lieutenant) who is in the Second Century within the fifth cohort of Legion 954, with a specialization in reconnaissance would be displayed as <code>BP-0922-8437-O3-CMLIV-C5-CT2-Castrillón-REC</code>. The shorter and more commonly-used IL code for him would be BP-09228437-CMLIV.
Below General - and the highest active-duty rank that is in the field, is Major Commander (''Legatus Praeses''). A Major Commander has a unique honor of being the lowest office which is permitted to formulate new strategic goals. Since they are often the nearest strategists to combat, they usually exercise more direct control than other commanding ranks. Major Commanders control a single legion and oversee the specialized components attached to it, such as artillery and logistic or supportive personnel. A Commander (''Legatus'') is in charge of a single legion and although it is the most junior rank within the "commander" category, it is also the most accessible field rank. For that reason, a Commander is seen as the apex of a military career.


A single soldier is called a Legionary, encased in standard armor (''lorica carbonata'') and operating in the most direct combat. Their smallest formation is a ten man unit called a ''contubernium''. Modern ''contubernia'' each hold 10 legionaries, led on the field by a squad leader, the Staff Sergeant (''Tesserarius'') and his second-in-command the Sergeant (''Decurion'').
=== Components ===


Ten ''contubernia'' collect together into a single century (''centuria'') whose commanding officer is the prestigious ''Centurion'' (Captain). A ''centurion'''s strategic link to his ''contubernia'' are his two second-in-commands (''Optiones''), one of whom - the ''Primo Optio'' - succeeds the centurion on his death. A successor position in the military, necessary to keep a consistent flow of orders, is an ''immutatio''. COs and ''immutatios'' aren't included in the legionary count so a century comprises 100 legionaries and 23 officers.
* Airborne Units
* Infantry
* Armoured Cavalry
* Artillery
* Foreign Legion
* Engineers
* Transport and logistics
* Intelligence


Six centuries are grouped to form a ''cohort''. ''Cohorts'' used to be arranged within a legion by a hierarchy from first to last cohort but this was phased out before the civil war. A cohort's ''principales'' (CO) is the Standard-Bearer (''Signiferius''). Once carrier of his cohort's symbol, ''signiferius'' came to denote a high military rank in the 18th century. Formal duties of a ''signiferius'' for his cohort are choosing its coat of arms, creating a motto and generally distinguishing it among the empire's many legions. While rarely in the line of fire, a ''signiferius'' still risks losing communications with inferior officers through a radio blackout or technical error. In such an event, he is temporarily replaced by the senior centurion, the ''Primus Pilus'' (First Spear) until higher leaders are contacted. Though the ''primus pilus''' century does not receive special treatment, a first spear has the highest pay grade of all the infantrymen.
== Personnel ==
==Military ranks==
While the word ''legionary'' is synonymous with any soldier in the Caphirian military, it specifically applies to a single infantry soldier who has signed their service contract and taken their oath of service. Students attending a [[Military service academy (Caphiria)|military service academy]] (MSA) are given the rank of ''tiro'' - literally cadet. Upon graduation, most graduates are commissioned as ''Legionary Grade I''. If an individual does not attend a MSA, or decides to enlist in Imperial Legion another way, they will be given with the rank of ''conscribere'' or recruit. There is a mandatory 22-week basic training that culminates in a final basic readiness evaluation. Upon completion of basic training, recruits must pass a series of physical and endurance based tests designed to condition for combat actions. Following their basic and advanced training at the individual level, soldiers may choose to continue their training and apply for an "additional skill identifier" (ASI).
 
The smallest formation of the Imperial Legion is the ''decaredum'', consisting of 10 legionaries and equivalent to a squad. ''Decaredum'' are led by a Staff Sergeant (''Tesserarius'') and his second-in-command the Sergeant (''Decurion''). Ten ''decaredum'' collect together into a single century (''centuria''). Consisting of approximately 100 legionaries, a century is the smallest military unit. A century is led by the prestigious ''Centurion'' (Captain) and his two second-in-commands, ''Optiones'' (Lieutenants).There are approximately 23 additional officers and support staff, and may be organized for special purposes.
 
Five centuries are grouped to form a ''cohort'', considered the standard tactical military unit of the Imperial Legion. The 500-man unit is led by the ''Angusticlavii'' or Commandant. Once carrier of his cohort's symbol, ''Angusticlavii'' came to denote a high military rank in the 18th century. Formal duties of a Commandant are choosing the Cohort's coat of arms, creating a motto and generally distinguishing it among the Imperium's many legions. The second-in-command to the Commandant is the ''Signiferii'' or Field Captain, the senior-most centurion within the cohort.
 
Ten Cohorts form a single Legion, consisting of approximately 5,000 legionaries. Legions are led by the ''Legatus'' or General, who have the unique honor of being the lowest office which is permitted to formulate new strategic goals. Legions combine arms, maneuver, artillery, air defense, reconnaissance, engineer and protection, and logistics and sustainment under one major unit. In addition to combat units, legions include various specialized components to suit the needs of the military. Above General is the Major General, or ''Legatarius, who'' oversees 1-3 legions in addition to entire divisions or specialized units. Legion Generals (''Legatus legionis'') are responsible for approximately 5 legions each.
 
Operational leadership consists of Generals, Major Generals, and Legion Generals, who control several legions and oversee specialized components. Legion Generals (''Legatus legionis'') are responsible for approximately 5 legions each. A Legion General may specialize in specific elements of the strategy for modern warfare. Some notable Legion Generals are experts in amphibious warfare, coordination with aircraft, intelligence management, and climate control. While the public praises centurions and legion commanders, Legion Generals have the sole honor of leading a military Triumph through [[Venceia]]. For this reason, Imperators and other members of the administrative leadership have taken on the title. Even the presence of a Legion General demands reverence and respect from civilians and politicians as much as from inferior officers. It has long been standard practice for a Legion General to command Caphirian forces during a specific battle where different branches of the military work together. This tended to make them the highest-ranked officers on the field. However, most modern Legion Generals operate far from the front line.
 
Beneath the Legion General is the rank of Major General, or ''Legatarius''. Major Generals oversee a significant segment of the Imperial Legion's operational components, typically commanding 1-3 legions in addition to entire divisions or specialized units. Given their intermediary role, they bridge the gap between large-scale strategic planning and on-ground execution. A Major General is entrusted with the responsibility of adapting and implementing the strategic decisions made by the Gathering of Legates into actionable plans within their divisions. This often involves coordinating with other military branches, understanding the logistical constraints and capabilities, and ensuring that troops under their command are adequately prepared for combat scenarios. Their role is multifaceted: they not only lead troops into battle but also oversee training, logistics, and intelligence within their division.
 
The rank of General, or ''Legatus i''s a crucial operational rank in the Imperial Legion's hierarchy. They often command individual legions or specialized units within the divisions overseen by Major Generals. Their focus is much more on the tactical level, ensuring that the overarching strategy set by the higher-ups gets executed on the ground effectively and efficiently. Generals have the unique honor of being the lowest office which is permitted to formulate new strategic goals. Although it is the most junior rank within the "commander" category, it is also the most accessible field rank. Since they are often the nearest strategists to combat, they usually exercise more direct control than other commanding ranks. For that reason, the rank of General is seen as the apex of a military career. Given the vastness and diversity of the Imperium, Generals often find themselves in vastly different theaters of operations. As a result, many Generals have areas of expertise – from naval landings and sieges to rapid response and guerrilla warfare. Their experiences on the field shape their tactics and approach, making each General a unique asset to the Imperial Legion. In public perception, Generals are celebrated as heroes, and are often the subject of tales and songs, with their deeds in battle becoming the stuff of legend in Caphirian culture.
 
=== Ranks ===
 
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|First Specialist
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|Sergeant
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|Field General
|Master General
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=== Support staff ===
Besides basic infantry and their commanding officers, the Legion employs hundreds of thousands of soldiers in a logistic or supportive military role.
Field Psychologists (''Aenator'') are the professionals responsible for the mental well-being of Legionaries, veterans, and their families. Like traditional psychologists, these professionals diagnose and treat various mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Unlike traditional psychologists, however, Army psychologists are trained to deal specifically with the unique needs of members of the armed forces. ''Aenatores'' train in monitoring the mental states of soldiers for signs of trauma, stress, depression, and intentions to mutiny or desert. Field psychologists are also available on domestic and foreign military bases to help treat soldiers experiencing mental and emotional problems. When soldiers are home on domestic bases, psychologists might counsel them on various issues, from minor stress to substance abuse. Soldiers who are away from home on foreign grounds, however, may suffer from more severe mental anguish.
Field Doctors (''Medici Legiones'') are active duty physicians representing all the specialties and subspecialties of civilian medicine. They may be assigned to fixed military medical facilities, deployable combat units, or military medical research and development duties. They are considered fully deployable soldiers and can heal in the middle of combat and between battles. One of the few military posts fillable by a non-citizen, legionary medics are famous for often being [[Daxian]]. The Daxian reputation as doctors pushed the Senate to open the road for them to serve in the military despite the public disdain for employing foreigners in the army. A non-combat specialty branch of the Legion called the Medical Corps exists to train and deploy field doctors, offering over 41 areas of concentration.
Artillery (''ballista'') is operated by the vital ''Ballistarii'' (artillerymen). They are grouped into regiments (''Manipuli''), individually commanded by an artillery officer (''Duplicarius''). The number of regiments assigned to a legion - and the composition of those regiments - is an area of flexibility for the Caphiran army. Regular legionaries are universally trained in the operation of mortars. Every ''contubernium'' has one of its own for field use, but this does little compared to the effectiveness of dedicated artillerymen and heavy artillery.
== Other ranks and insignia ==
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|General
|Major General
|Legion General
|Legion Marshal
|Field Marshal
|Marshal General
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=Personnel=
== Equipment ==
Besides basic infantry and their commanding officers, the Legion employs a number of personnel in a logistic or supportive military role. These form the specialized components of the Legion.
{{main|List of equipment of the Imperial Legion}}
 
Field Psychologists (''Aenator'') are the professionals responsible for the mental well-being of Legionaries, veterans, and their families. Like traditional psychologists, these professionals diagnose and treat a variety of different mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Unlike traditional psychologists, however, Army psychologists are trained to deal specifically with the special needs of members of the armed forces. ''Aenatores'' train in monitoring the mental states of soldiers for signs of trauma, stress, depression, and intentions to mutiny or desert. Field psychologists are also available on both domestic and foreign military bases to help treat any soldiers that are experiencing mental and emotional problems. When soldiers are home on domestic bases, psychologists might counsel them for a variety of problems, from minor stress to substance abuse. Soldiers who are away from home on foreign bases, however, may suffer from more severe mental anguish.


Field Doctors (''Medici Legiones'') are active duty physicians representing all the specialties and subspecialties of civilian medicine. They may be assigned to fixed military medical facilities, to deployable combat units or to military medical research and development duties. They are considered fully deployable soldiers and are able to heal in the middle of combat and between battles. One of the few military posts fillable by a non-citizen, legionary medics are famous for often being [[Corummese]]. The Corummese reputation as doctors pushed the Senate to open the road for them to serve in the military despite the public disdain for employing foreigners in the army. A non-combat specialty branch of the Legion called the Medical Corps exists to train and deploy field doctors, offering over 41 areas of concentration.
=== Uniforms ===
 
Artillery (''ballista'') is operated by the vital ''Ballistarii'' (artillerymen). They are grouped into formations known as regiments (''Manipuli''), individually commanded by a artillery officer (''Duplicarius''). The number of regiments assigned to a legion - and the composition of those regiments - is an area of flexibility for the Caphiran army. Regular legionaries are universally trained in the operation of mortars and every ''contubernium'' has one of its own for field use, but this does little compared to the effectiveness of dedicated artillerymen and heavy artillery.
=Equipment=
{{main|List of equipment of the Imperial Legion}}
=See also


== See also ==
[[category:Caphiria]]
[[category:Caphiria]]
[[category:Military of Caphiria]]
[[category:Military of Caphiria]]

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Imperial Legion of Caphiria
Imperialis Legio
Active600 - present
Country Caphiria
TypeArmy
RoleLand warfare
Size
  • 5 million active legionaries
  • 10 million legionary Reserves
  • 1 million active national guardsmen
Part ofImperial Armed Forces of Caphiria
Garrison/HQCastrum Rynalia, Magenevum Province
Motto(s)"With wisdom we conquer."
Commanders
Supreme Commander of the IAFConstantinus I
General Commander of the IAFVarrus Capelis Pavolcinax
Master CommanderSoterius Audenia

The Imperial Legion serves as the land warfare service branch of the Imperial Armed Forces of Caphiria. Recognized as the oldest and most senior branch within the Caphirian military, the Imperial Legion views itself as a direct successor to the revolutionary military reforms initiated by Darius Lux in 378 BC. This lineage establishes it as one of the longest-standing militaries in recorded human history.

Serving as the epicenter of Caphiria's military-industrial complex, the Legion's budget of $1 trillion makes it the world's most well-funded army. It is also the world's largest military by personnel count, with 5,000,000 active-duty individuals and an additional 10,000,000 in reserves. Beyond this, the Legion contains the National Guard, which comprises approximately 1 million national guardsmen. The total combined-component strength of the Imperial Legion is 16,000,000 soldiers.

While the Imperator of Caphiria stands at the pinnacle of the command hierarchy—referred to as the pyramidis imperia—they wield ultimate authority over the military without holding a specific rank and remaining a civilian. Operational leadership of the Imperial Legion is vested in the Marshal General, or Legionissimus, who steers the force in line with the strategic visions set forth by the General Commander of the IAF and the Imperator.

Mission

The Imperial Legion, as the primary land-based force of the Imperial Armed Forces, plays a pivotal role in the maintenance and projection of Caphirian power. As outlined by the Constitution of Caphiria, the Legion's mandates are as follows:

  1. Defensive Guardianship: Ensuring the unwavering peace, security, and territorial integrity of the Imperium, its Provinces and Possessions, and its People and Identity .
  2. Strategic Diplomacy: Bolstering Caphiria's national policies through military support, acting as a symbol of the nation's commitment to its principles and alliances.
  3. National Fulfillment: Facilitating the realization of the Imperium's broader objectives, both at home and abroad, whether in times of peace or conflict.
  4. Deterrence and Response: Acting as a formidable deterrent against any potential threats, and when required, decisively addressing and neutralizing entities or nations that engage in actions detrimental to the peace and well-being of the Imperium.

History

Organization and structure

Main article: Structure of the Imperial Legion

The Imperial Legion is administered through the Department of the Legion within the Ministry of Defense. As an arm of the executive government, the Legion is entirely at the behest of the Imperator, who can declare war against a foreign power without parliamentary permission, plan the Legion's military strategy - in both general and specific maneuvers, issue direct orders to a soldier in any branch of the armed forces or an officer of any rank, force the launch of military satellites and the construction of forts, walls, and other defensive structures, and appoint or dismiss any military commander at-will. A consequence of this much power is the personal responsibility for the successes and failures of Caphiria's military.

While the Imperator wields ultimate authority over the military, they maintain a civilian status. The administrative leadership of the Imperial Legion consists of the three most senior military ranks: the Marshal General, the Field Marshals, and the Legion Marshals. The Imperial Legion itself is led by the Legionissimus or Marshal General. It is technically the highest attainable rank in the Imperial Legion, equivalent to a five-star general officer. However, the rank is typically appointed by the Master Marshal, the highest-rank in the armed forces. The Marshal General has the statutory authority to conduct all the affairs of the Imperial Legion under the authority, direction and control of the Master Marshal and Imperator. Under the Marshal General is the Field Marshal (Dux Campi) who maintains operational control and authority in a broad geographic area. Under the Field Marshals are Legion Marshals (Dux Legionis), who control 6-12 legions and oversee specialized components. Together, the Legion Marshals, Field Marshals, and Marshal General form the leadership of the military council called the Gathering of Legates, where large-scale decision-making and military strategy is planned.

The core of the Imperial Legion is known as the exercitus, and contains 5 million soldiers organized across 900 Legions. Each legion contains approximately 5,000 soldiers. Beyond these 900 legions, there exists the unique 901st legion (Legio CMI) that reports directly to the Imperator, operating independently of the main army structure. Legions carry sequential numbers, but the number does not correlate directly to the prestige or function of a legion. Legio DLV (Legion 555), colloquially known as cisternis (the pits), typically receives newer recruits, while Legio XIII (Legion 13) boasts a storied history, renowned for its fierce reputation.

Conscription and service contracts

Identification system

The Legionnaire Identification System (Identificatio Legionarii) is a comprehensive system designed to manage and track every individual soldier within the military. This system is crucial for maintaining clarity and efficiency due to the vast size of the Legion, which consists of over 5 million personnel. It incorporates traditional aspects and privileges, such as the prestare il nome, while ensuring practical management of the soldiers. The system includes various components like individual designation, name and rank designation, legion number, cohort designation, and century designation.

One of the unique aspects of the Imperial Legion's organization is the privilege of prestare il nome, a form of military sponsorship available exclusively to Imperial Estates. Under this privilege, Imperial Estates can sponsor specific military projects, infrastructure, or entire Legionary units, lending their name and emblem to them. For instance, the reserve legion, Legio CMLIV, is directly sponsored by the Castrillón Estate, and the Legion's number, 954, commemorates the year of the Estate's foundation. This sponsorship has led to its informal title, Legionis Castrillónis, and the Estate's coat of arms prominently features on the legion's uniforms, banners, and equipment. On an even grander scale, the Răcini Estate has played a pivotal role in the sponsorship of components of Caphiria's nuclear arsenal. If applicable, the sponsoring estate's name will be part of the identifier, going after the legion number.

There are 5 main components to the Legionnaire Identification System:

  1. Personal Identifier (PI): A unique alphanumeric code assigned to each legionnaire upon enlistment. This includes the initials of the soldier, enlistment year, and a unique serial number.
  2. Rank and Grade Code (RGC): A code that indicates the legionnaire's rank within the Legion. The RGC code represents the specific rank, role, or title of a soldier, as well as their class and pay grade information.
  3. Legion number (LN): This number represents the legion to which the soldier is assigned, such as XIII or DLV. Each of the 900 legions has a distinct Latinic numeral and associated history.
  4. Cohort Code (CC): A numeric or alphanumeric code that identifies the 10 cohorts within the legion. The letter indicates the cohort's sequential position within the legion, and the number specifies the cohort itself. The first cohort consists of experienced legionaries, while the legionaries in the tenth cohort are less experienced.
  5. Century Code (CYC): This code further identifies the 5 centuries within the cohort. Century codes start with CT-, followed by 1-5.

Additionally, there are 2 supplemental components:

  1. Sponsorship Marker (SM): If the legionnaire is part of a unit under the prestare il nome privilege, this marker indicates the sponsoring estate, such as "Castrillón" for Legio CMLIV.
  2. Additional Skill Identifier (ASI): For legionnaires who have specialized training or skills, or who are in a specialized component, an additional modifier is included to represent this qualification.

Each legionnaire has a composite code that combines these elements, providing a comprehensive and unique identifier. The complete code is as follows: [PI]-[RC]-[LN]-[CC]-[CYC]-[SM]-[ASI]. However, the identification system is designed to provide all necessary information for quick identification and assignment. The full IL code is used primarily for official documentation and in scenarios where detailed identification is necessary, such as in personnel management, deployment, or for security purposes. For everyday use, soldiers are typically identified by a shorter version of the IL code, which includes the most relevant components based on the context. For example, in routine military operations within their legion, soldiers might be identified just by their PI, RGC, and legion. This system not only streamlines the process of managing a vast and complex military organization but also maintains the rich traditions of the Imperial Legion, respecting both its historical legacy and its modern operational requirements. The careful integration of sponsorship markers and skill identifiers further demonstrates the Legion's commitment to acknowledging the unique contributions and skills of each soldier, enhancing both operational efficiency and esprit de corps among the troops

As an example, the full IL code for Brentin Pecolani, a soldier with the rank of Optio (Lieutenant) who is in the Second Century within the fifth cohort of Legion 954, with a specialization in reconnaissance would be displayed as BP-0922-8437-O3-CMLIV-C5-CT2-Castrillón-REC. The shorter and more commonly-used IL code for him would be BP-09228437-CMLIV.

Components

  • Airborne Units
  • Infantry
  • Armoured Cavalry
  • Artillery
  • Foreign Legion
  • Engineers
  • Transport and logistics
  • Intelligence

Personnel

While the word legionary is synonymous with any soldier in the Caphirian military, it specifically applies to a single infantry soldier who has signed their service contract and taken their oath of service. Students attending a military service academy (MSA) are given the rank of tiro - literally cadet. Upon graduation, most graduates are commissioned as Legionary Grade I. If an individual does not attend a MSA, or decides to enlist in Imperial Legion another way, they will be given with the rank of conscribere or recruit. There is a mandatory 22-week basic training that culminates in a final basic readiness evaluation. Upon completion of basic training, recruits must pass a series of physical and endurance based tests designed to condition for combat actions. Following their basic and advanced training at the individual level, soldiers may choose to continue their training and apply for an "additional skill identifier" (ASI).

The smallest formation of the Imperial Legion is the decaredum, consisting of 10 legionaries and equivalent to a squad. Decaredum are led by a Staff Sergeant (Tesserarius) and his second-in-command the Sergeant (Decurion). Ten decaredum collect together into a single century (centuria). Consisting of approximately 100 legionaries, a century is the smallest military unit. A century is led by the prestigious Centurion (Captain) and his two second-in-commands, Optiones (Lieutenants).There are approximately 23 additional officers and support staff, and may be organized for special purposes.

Five centuries are grouped to form a cohort, considered the standard tactical military unit of the Imperial Legion. The 500-man unit is led by the Angusticlavii or Commandant. Once carrier of his cohort's symbol, Angusticlavii came to denote a high military rank in the 18th century. Formal duties of a Commandant are choosing the Cohort's coat of arms, creating a motto and generally distinguishing it among the Imperium's many legions. The second-in-command to the Commandant is the Signiferii or Field Captain, the senior-most centurion within the cohort.

Ten Cohorts form a single Legion, consisting of approximately 5,000 legionaries. Legions are led by the Legatus or General, who have the unique honor of being the lowest office which is permitted to formulate new strategic goals. Legions combine arms, maneuver, artillery, air defense, reconnaissance, engineer and protection, and logistics and sustainment under one major unit. In addition to combat units, legions include various specialized components to suit the needs of the military. Above General is the Major General, or Legatarius, who oversees 1-3 legions in addition to entire divisions or specialized units. Legion Generals (Legatus legionis) are responsible for approximately 5 legions each.

Operational leadership consists of Generals, Major Generals, and Legion Generals, who control several legions and oversee specialized components. Legion Generals (Legatus legionis) are responsible for approximately 5 legions each. A Legion General may specialize in specific elements of the strategy for modern warfare. Some notable Legion Generals are experts in amphibious warfare, coordination with aircraft, intelligence management, and climate control. While the public praises centurions and legion commanders, Legion Generals have the sole honor of leading a military Triumph through Venceia. For this reason, Imperators and other members of the administrative leadership have taken on the title. Even the presence of a Legion General demands reverence and respect from civilians and politicians as much as from inferior officers. It has long been standard practice for a Legion General to command Caphirian forces during a specific battle where different branches of the military work together. This tended to make them the highest-ranked officers on the field. However, most modern Legion Generals operate far from the front line.

Beneath the Legion General is the rank of Major General, or Legatarius. Major Generals oversee a significant segment of the Imperial Legion's operational components, typically commanding 1-3 legions in addition to entire divisions or specialized units. Given their intermediary role, they bridge the gap between large-scale strategic planning and on-ground execution. A Major General is entrusted with the responsibility of adapting and implementing the strategic decisions made by the Gathering of Legates into actionable plans within their divisions. This often involves coordinating with other military branches, understanding the logistical constraints and capabilities, and ensuring that troops under their command are adequately prepared for combat scenarios. Their role is multifaceted: they not only lead troops into battle but also oversee training, logistics, and intelligence within their division.

The rank of General, or Legatus is a crucial operational rank in the Imperial Legion's hierarchy. They often command individual legions or specialized units within the divisions overseen by Major Generals. Their focus is much more on the tactical level, ensuring that the overarching strategy set by the higher-ups gets executed on the ground effectively and efficiently. Generals have the unique honor of being the lowest office which is permitted to formulate new strategic goals. Although it is the most junior rank within the "commander" category, it is also the most accessible field rank. Since they are often the nearest strategists to combat, they usually exercise more direct control than other commanding ranks. For that reason, the rank of General is seen as the apex of a military career. Given the vastness and diversity of the Imperium, Generals often find themselves in vastly different theaters of operations. As a result, many Generals have areas of expertise – from naval landings and sieges to rapid response and guerrilla warfare. Their experiences on the field shape their tactics and approach, making each General a unique asset to the Imperial Legion. In public perception, Generals are celebrated as heroes, and are often the subject of tales and songs, with their deeds in battle becoming the stuff of legend in Caphirian culture.

Ranks

Enlisted

Rank Enlisted
Tiro Conscribere Legionarii Tortores Primo Tortores
Translation Cadet Recruit Legionarie (Soldier) Specialist First Specialist
Class grades I - II I - IV I - IV I - V
Pay grade E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 S-1

Officers

Rank Officers
Decurion Tesserarius Optio Centurion Signiferii Angusticlavii
Translation Sergeant Staff Sergeant Lieutenant Captain Field Captain Commandant
Class grades I - IV I - II I - IV I - V I - II
Pay grade O-1 O-2 O-3 O-4 S-2 O-5

Support staff

Besides basic infantry and their commanding officers, the Legion employs hundreds of thousands of soldiers in a logistic or supportive military role.

Field Psychologists (Aenator) are the professionals responsible for the mental well-being of Legionaries, veterans, and their families. Like traditional psychologists, these professionals diagnose and treat various mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Unlike traditional psychologists, however, Army psychologists are trained to deal specifically with the unique needs of members of the armed forces. Aenatores train in monitoring the mental states of soldiers for signs of trauma, stress, depression, and intentions to mutiny or desert. Field psychologists are also available on domestic and foreign military bases to help treat soldiers experiencing mental and emotional problems. When soldiers are home on domestic bases, psychologists might counsel them on various issues, from minor stress to substance abuse. Soldiers who are away from home on foreign grounds, however, may suffer from more severe mental anguish.

Field Doctors (Medici Legiones) are active duty physicians representing all the specialties and subspecialties of civilian medicine. They may be assigned to fixed military medical facilities, deployable combat units, or military medical research and development duties. They are considered fully deployable soldiers and can heal in the middle of combat and between battles. One of the few military posts fillable by a non-citizen, legionary medics are famous for often being Daxian. The Daxian reputation as doctors pushed the Senate to open the road for them to serve in the military despite the public disdain for employing foreigners in the army. A non-combat specialty branch of the Legion called the Medical Corps exists to train and deploy field doctors, offering over 41 areas of concentration.

Artillery (ballista) is operated by the vital Ballistarii (artillerymen). They are grouped into regiments (Manipuli), individually commanded by an artillery officer (Duplicarius). The number of regiments assigned to a legion - and the composition of those regiments - is an area of flexibility for the Caphiran army. Regular legionaries are universally trained in the operation of mortars. Every contubernium has one of its own for field use, but this does little compared to the effectiveness of dedicated artillerymen and heavy artillery.

Other ranks and insignia

Commanders Leadership
Legatus Legatarius Legionis Legatus Dux Legionis Dux Campi Legionissimus
Rank
Translation General Major General Legion General Legion Marshal Field Marshal Marshal General
Class grades I - IV I - III I - IV I - IV
Pay grade O-6 O-7 O-8 O-9 O-10 O-11

Equipment

Main article: List of equipment of the Imperial Legion

Uniforms

See also

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