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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 are primarily what has allowed it to persist throughout 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 commands the most substantial portion of the IAF's budget, at $1.3 trillion. 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 3,000,000 national guardsmen. The combined-component strength of the Imperial Legion is 17,000,000 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 Master General, or ''Dux Domini'', who steers the force in line with the strategic visions set forth by the General Commander of the IAF and the Imperator.
-As an arm of the executive government, the Legion is entirely at the behest of the [[Imperator]]. Its internal leader, however, is the Master General of the Legion, the supreme commander of the army.
+=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:
-The Legion is the focal point of its military-industrial complex, as it has the largest budget within the IAF at $1.3 trillion, as well as the largest military personnel in the world with 5,000,000 active duty personnel and twice as many in 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.
+# 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.
-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.
-=Mission=
-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
-*Supporting the national policies
-*Implementing the national objectives
-*Overcoming any nations responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the Imperium of Caphiria
 =Organization=
-{{main|Structure of the Imperial Legion}}
+{{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.
-The Imperial Legion of Caphiria is administered through the Office of the Legion, a function of the [[Ministry of War]]. 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.
+The core of the Imperial Legion, the ''exercitus'', comprises 900 legions. Each legion contains 5,000 soldiers, further subdivided into ten Cohorts (''cohortes''), with these Cohorts then divided into five Centuries (''centuriae''). A single Cohort consists of 500 soldiers, while a Century is a battalion of 99 legionaries led by a centurion. 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.
+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.
+=== Identification system ===
+With 17 million personnel, the Legionnaire Identification System (Identificatio Legionarii) plays a pivotal role in ensuring clarity, efficiency, and practicality. Instituted to effectively manage and track every individual soldier within the vast military apparatus, the system also embraces the rich traditions and influences, like the ''prestare il nome'' privilege. There are 5 components:
+# Legion Number: This represents the legion to which a soldier is assigned. Each of the 900 legions has its distinct numeric identifier, such as DLV or XIII.
+# Cohort Number: Within each legion, there are ten cohorts. The cohort number, typically denoted in Latin numerals, indicates which cohort the soldier is a part of. For instance, V would represent the fifth cohort.
+# Century Number: Further diving into the structure, each cohort is divided into five centuries. The century number, also in Latin numerals, is incorporated into the ID. E.g., III stands for the third century.
+# Individual Number: Each soldier within their century is assigned a unique three-digit number ranging from 001 to 099. This ensures individual distinction even within the same century.
+# Role/Title: The soldier's specific rank, role, or title concludes the identifier, encapsulating roles such as Centurion, Medic, or Engineer.
+An optional 6th component exists for the ''prestare il nome'' privilege; if applicable, the sponsoring estate's name will be part of the identifier, going after the legion number.
-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 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 commands their 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.
+As an example consider this IL: CMLIV-Castrillón-V-III-007-Centurion.
-Legions are numbered sequentially, but this does not necessarily reflect an increase in prestige. For example, ''Legio DLV'' (Legion 555) is often referred to 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.
+The legionnaire is: from Legio CMLIV, in a legion/cohort sponsored by the Castrillón Estate, is in the fifth cohort and within that cohort, they are in the third century, where they happen to be legionnaire 7 and holding the rank of Centurion.
-As an example, the full identification for a soldier would be:
+= Administrative leadership =
-;Eugennio Modonisi
-:CENTURION Ⅱ
-:CENTURY D
-:THIRD COHORT
-:LEGIO XV
-=Administrative leadership=
 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.
-On a global scale, there are 5 Field Generals (''Legatus Augusti'') who fields many legions on each continent. The density of legions varies from 60 under the ''Procuratio Sarpedonium'' (Sarpedon Command) to 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.
+On a global scale, there are 4 Field Generals (''Legatus Augusti'') who fields many legions on each continent. The density of legions varies from 60 under the ''Procuratio Sarpedonium'' (Sarpedon Command) to 20 under the ''Procuratio Crona'' (Crona 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.
 Below the Field Generals are the 20 Generals (''Legatus legionis'') responsible for ten legions each. A General may specialize in specific elements of the strategy for modern warfare. Some notable Generals are experts in amphibious warfare, coordination with aircraft, intelligence management, and climate control. While the public praises centurions and legion commanders, 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 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.