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The '''Household Life Guard''' is the senior regiment of the [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] charged with the responsibility of protecting the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]] and the senior officials of the [[Government of Urcea]], such as the [[Procurator]] and [[Chancellor and Temporary President]]. Prior to the 20th century, the Life Guard held the unique distinction of only admitting men of [[Social class in Urcea|optimate]] among its ranks, making the Guard extremely exclusive and prestigious. The Guard is also typically made up of individuals of [[Ionian Highlands|Ionian]] background. | The '''Household Life Guard''' is the senior regiment of the [[Royal and Imperial Army (Urcea)|Royal and Imperial Army]] charged with the responsibility of protecting the [[Apostolic King of Urcea]] and the senior officials of the [[Government of Urcea]], such as the [[Procurator]] and [[Chancellor and Temporary President]]. Prior to the 20th century, the Life Guard held the unique distinction of only admitting men of [[Social class in Urcea|optimate]] among its ranks, making the Guard extremely exclusive and prestigious. The Guard is also typically made up of individuals of [[Ionian Highlands|Ionian]] background. Foreign leaders - especially from the [[Levantine Union]] and other notable individuals are often given honorary commissions within the Guard. | ||
Among its many historical distinctions, the Life Guard was the only permanent unit of the Royal Army to follow [[King Patrick III|Patrick, Prince of Halfway]] into exile prior to his restoration during the [[Red Interregnum]]. This display of loyalty to [[House de Weluta]] earned the Life Guard the popular nickname ''The Reliables''. Despite their position large as a household guard, the Life Guard saw notable service during both the Interregnum and the [[Second Caroline War]]. | Among its many historical distinctions, the Life Guard was the only permanent unit of the Royal Army to follow [[King Patrick III|Patrick, Prince of Halfway]] into exile prior to his restoration during the [[Red Interregnum]]. This display of loyalty to [[House de Weluta]] earned the Life Guard the popular nickname ''The Reliables''. Despite their position large as a household guard, the Life Guard saw notable service during both the Interregnum and the [[Second Caroline War]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||