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# 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. | # 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. | ||
== | == Structure == | ||
{{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. | {{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 core of the Imperial Legion | 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. | ||
=== Command structure === | === Command structure === | ||
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 of the Imperial Legion consists of the three most senior military ranks: the Marshal General, the Field Marshals, and the Legion Marshals. Operational leadership consists of Generals, Major Generals, and Legion Generals, who control several legions and oversee specialized components. | ||
The | 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 of the IAF. 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. | ||
Under the Marshal General is the Field Marshal (''Dux Campi'') who maintains operational control and authority in a broad geographic area. There are 8 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). Under the Field Marshals are the approximate 40 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. | |||
==== Operational leadership ==== | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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=== Identification system === | === Identification system === | ||
With over 5 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: | With over 5 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. | # 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. | ||
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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. | ||
== 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 (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'' (Lieutenant).There are approximately 23 additional officers and support staff. and centuries 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. | |||
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=== Contracts === | === Contracts === | ||
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=== Uniforms === | === Uniforms === | ||
== | == Ranks and insignia == | ||
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