Raulie Bushrangers: Difference between revisions

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The Raulie Bushrangers are a unit of {{wp|Chausseur-Forestier}}s of the Burgoignesc Foreign Legion who were originally founded in the 15th century as various mix matched units to patrol and protect forests owned by the coastal [[Deric]] states and their [[Burgoignesc colonial empire|colonies]] that were harvested for making sailing ships. After the unification of many of the coastal [[Deric]] states into [[Burgundie]] these units were consolidated into a command called the Chausseuer-Foresteuer Guard d'Elite della Arb Real, (Eng: Chausseur-Forestiers of the Elite Guard of the Royal Wood). This unit was over 100,000 strong and a concerted effort to standardize them was affected under the command of a Vice Admiral, highlighting the importance of these forests. The first Vice Admiral of the Chausseuer-Foresteuers, ''Prodrungarie'' Agale-Giles Garnier Freuctise established himself and the unit with a strict discipline and hierarchy. They were considered the best Chausseur-Forestiers in the world from [[1884]]-[[1903]].  

During the colonial period, the expansion of territories and the establishment of colonies by the [[Kingdom of Dericania|coastal Deric states]] significantly broadened the scope of responsibilities for many Forest Guard units. The remit of these units was extended beyond their original roles as forest guardians and protectors of maritime interests, encompassing the incorporation of {{wp|chausseur-forestier}} responsibilities in the newly established colonies. As the [[Kingdom of Dericania|coastal Deric states]] expanded their colonial territories, the Forest Guards found themselves tasked with managing and protecting the valuable forest resources within these newly acquired lands. They were responsible for implementing [[Occidental]] forestry practices, preventing illegal logging, and ensuring the conservation of these vital resources for both local use and export back to the home principality. The Forest Guards had to adapt to the unique environmental and geographical conditions of the newly acquired colonies. This necessitated the integration of local practices and knowledge into their existing chausseur-forestier responsibilities, enabling them to effectively manage the diverse ecosystems and address the specific challenges posed by the unfamiliar terrain and wildlife. In addition to their traditional roles, the Forest Guards were often tasked with safeguarding the colonial trade routes, especially those along the Silk Road in [[Audonia]] ensuring the secure transport of timber and other valuable resources from the colonies to the home principality. This extended their responsibilities to include the protection of not only the forests but also the logistical infrastructure critical for the economic prosperity of both the colonies and the [[Kingdom of Dericania|coastal Deric states]]. The expansion of the Forest Guards' remit to the colonies necessitated a heightened focus on cultural exchange and diplomacy. They had to engage with local communities, indigenous groups, and other colonial stakeholders, to ensure the effective management of forest resources in an efficient manner. Due to their frontier status they also often served as defacto border guards in many colonies as well. The colonial expansion prompted many Forest Guard units to develop specialized expertise in a range of areas, including tropical forestry, colonial governance, and cross-cultural communication. This diversification of their skill set enabled them to effectively fulfill their extended responsibilities and contribute to the sustainable development and management of the colonial territories, solidifying their role as indispensable guardians of both the forests and the colonial interests of the [[Kingdom of Dericania|coastal Deric states]].

18th and early 19th century, the colonies from various principalities in [[Audonia]] collapsed or were abandoned. Those  protestant settlers were not welcomed back to the [[Burgoignesc Metropole]] so the subsequently consolidated into the colony of [[Equitorial Ostiecia]], among them were many Forest Guards who had served other principalities and trade companies. This led to a complex interplay of cultural, political, and operational dynamics. The [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|Bourgondii Royal Trading Company (BRTC)]] hired as many of the Forest Guards as would work for them and started to formalize their role and hierarchy. At its peak, the company employed 75,000 Forest Guards in [[Equitorial Ostiecia]] alone. There was a concerted effort to learn from the Forest Guards that had been displaced and they formed a cadre of {{wp|chausseur-forestier}}s that was incomparable anywhere in the world. As such the fleets of the [[Burgoignesc South Levantine Trading Company|BRTC]] were vast, quickly built, repaired, and updated, and researched.