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The command structure of the Imperial Legion is split in two categories - administrative leadership, which focuses on the Imperium's overall military policy and global strategic goals; and operational leadership, which exercises more direct control in the field. | The command structure of the Imperial Legion is split in two categories - administrative leadership, which focuses on the Imperium's overall military policy and global strategic goals; and operational leadership, which exercises more direct control in the field. | ||
The administrative leadership consists of the three most senior military ranks: the General Commander | The administrative leadership consists of the three most senior military ranks: the General Commander, the Marshal General, and the Field Marshals.The General Commander - known as the ''Generalissimus,'' is the highest distinctly military office in Caphiria, having command over Caphiria's entire military. 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 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 General Commander. The Marshal General has the statutory authority to conduct all the affairs of the army under the authority, direction and control of the General Commander. Under the ''Legionissimus'' is the Field Marshal (''Dux Campi'') who maintains operational control and authority in a broad geographic area. There are 4 Field Marshals, each having authority over several dozen legions on each continent in the world. The density of legions varies from 60 under the ''Procuratio Sarpedonium'' (Sarpedon Command) to 20 under the ''Procuratio Crona'' (Crona Command). The Field Marshals work directly with the ''Legionissimus'' and form the military council called the [[Caetus Legati|Gathering of Legates]], where large-scale decision-making and military strategy is planned. | |||
Operational leadership consists of Generals, Major Generals, and Legion Generals, who control several legions and oversee specialized components. There are 20 Legion Generals (''Legatus legionis'') responsible for approximately ten 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 2-4 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. | |||
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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. | 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. | ||
==Operations== | ==Operations== | ||
Since they are often the nearest strategists to combat, they usually exercise more direct control than other commanding ranks. 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. | Since they are often the nearest strategists to combat, they usually exercise more direct control than other commanding ranks. 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. | ||
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