Elect Army of Kembesa

Elect Army
ጦርሥዩመ
Roundel of the Elect Army
Motto	ተዋጊዎች እስከ መጨረሻው! እግዚአብሔርን እና ሀገርን ጠብቅ Tewagīwochi isikemech’ereshawi! Igizī’ābiḥērini ina yetiwilidi āgeruni t’ebik’u! Warriors to the End! Defend God and Homeland!
Founded	1759
Current form	1982
Service branches	Land Component Maritime Fleet Component Air Fleet Component
Leadership
Commander-in-Chief	Selemaw XIV Yegidoni
Duke Martial	Wīlīyam Joriji
Lord Captain-General	Yohon Lanisēti
Personnel
Conscription	12-18 months universal male conscription
Available for military service	5,488,537, age 17-45
Fit for military service	4,537,412, age 17-45
Active personnel	233,600 total: Land Component: 206,600 Maritime Fleet: 15,000 Air Fleet: 12,000
Reserve personnel	156,300
Expenditure
Budget	$9.3 billion
Percent of GDP	1.9%

The Elect Army, or T’ori'seyoum (Kembesan: ጦርሥዩመ), is the main military arm of the Kingdom of Kembesa, comprising the bulk of its professional forces in its land, maritime, and air components. Universal male conscription has been in effect since 1982 with few compromises even for Kembesans with disabilities. Conscript terms of service last between 12 and 18 months depending on the jurisdiction or any penalty that may have been applied to a youth entering into the service. Penal service is also not unheard of. Women are completely barred from service in the Kembesan military and paramilitary forces.

History

The armies of early Kembesa were composed of household guards and levied peasants. Prior to the creation of the Elect Army, the household guard of the monarch of Kembesa (the Tebaki'seyoum) had an expanded mandate. By the early 18th century CE, the Tebaki'seyoum was a standing army tasked with guarding the borders of the kingdom against foreign threats and enforcing the monarch's edicts on trade restrictions and tariffs.

The expansion of the monarch's authority through the power of the Tebaki'seyoum was ill-received by many nobles of the kingdom. In 1734 a civil war broke out. The revolt was quelled in 1737, the leader and several nobles were executed, and their names were condemned to be forgotten.

In the decades following the end of the civil war, the Tebaki'seyoum retained its importance in guarding Kembesa's borders and protecting trade. At the same time, the monarch and nobles were in agreement that a dedicated standing army would be necessary to maintain cooperative interests and readiness in the event of a foreign invasion. The T’ori'seyoum was founded in 1759 to serve as a standing army, ultimately subservient to the monarch but commanded by a noble serving at the monarch's leisure.

In the 20th century, the T’ori'seyoum remained in the background as civil unrest grew within Kembesa. The Tebaki'seyoum's role had shifted by this time from the monarch's household guard and border guard to become effectively a secret police force. Dissatisfaction with the introduction of a new constitution, famine, and political discourse resulted in the 1981 Coup attempt by several dukes and large portions of the T’ori'seyoum. The T’ori'seyoum would be restructured away from its previous region, household-like structure in 1982.

Modern deployments

The first deployment of the reorganized Elect Army was in 1986 with the outbreak of the Agysimban revolt in M'biruna. The Kembesan forces intervened in its southern neighbour, largely in support of the Amaveni peoples caught up in the conflict. The conflict had originally broken out in 1982, and would continue a further two decades after the Kembesan intervention had begun, finally ceasing in 2006.

Simultaneous, Kembesa joined in support of the Latin-backed Fahrani state in the 1985-1987 Ninvite War. While Kembesa's role was relatively minor, Kembesan troops saw active combat in the latter stages of the conflict.

In 2019, Kembesa launched a limited intervention in the Fahrani Civil War, supporting the Royalist faction behind Hazea I. In August of 2022, the Kembesan intervention was reinforced and launched into an independent action with the apparent aim of annexing Fahrani territory into the Kingdom of Kembesa.

Structure

Northern Army		Southern Army
I Corps	II Corps	III Corps	IV Corps
1st Rifle Division 2nd Cavalry Regiment 4th Infantry Regiment 6th Infantry Regiment 7th Infantry Regiment 2nd Rifle Division 3rd Cavalry Regiment 9th Infantry Regiment 12th Infantry Regiment 14th Infantry Regiment 1st Tank Division 5th Cavalry Regiment 6th Cavalry Regiment 8th Cavalry Regiment 1st Guard Division 15th Infantry Regiment 16th Infantry Regiment 18th Infantry Regiment 20th Infantry Regiment 21st Infantry Regiment Elect Guard Corps 1st Cavalry Regiment 1st Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Regiment	3rd Rifle Division 4th Cavalry Regiment 2nd Infantry Regiment 22nd Infantry Regiment 24th Infantry Regiment 5th Rifle Division 9th Cavalry Regiment 5th Infantry Regiment 23rd Infantry Regiment 25th Infantry Regiment 2nd Tank Division 10th Cavalry Regiment 11th Cavalry Regiment 12th Cavalry Regiment 2nd Guard Division 19th Infantry Regiment 26th Infantry Regiment 27th Infantry Regiment 30th Infantry Regiment 31st Infantry Regiment 1st Penal Service Brigade 8th Infantry Regiment 10th Infantry Regiment	4th Rifle Division 13th Cavalry Regiment 32nd Infantry Regiment 33rd Infantry Regiment 35th Infantry Regiment 8th Rifle Division 15th Cavalry Regiment 28th Infantry Regiment 29th Infantry Regiment 34th Infantry Regiment 3rd Tank Division 14th Cavalry Regiment 16th Cavalry Regiment 17th Cavalry Regiment 3rd Guard Division 35th Infantry Regiment 36th Infantry Regiment 37th Infantry Regiment 39th Infantry Regiment 49th Infantry Regiment	6th Rifle Division 18th Cavalry Regiment 40th Infantry Regiment 41st Infantry Regiment 43rd Infantry Regiment 7th Rifle Division 19th Cavalry Regiment 42nd Infantry Regiment 44th Infantry Regiment 45th Infantry Regiment 4th Tank Division 7th Cavalry Regiment 20th Cavalry Regiment 21st Cavalry Regiment 3rd Guard Division 17th Infantry Regiment 38th Infantry Regiment 46th Infantry Regiment 47th Infantry Regiment 48th Infantry Regiment 2nd Penal Service Brigade 11th Infantry Regiment 13st Infantry Regiment

The Elect Army's Land Component counts 206,600 active personnel and 156,300 reservists. The Land Component has 71 regiments divided into 18 divisions, with four divisions per corps and four corps in total. The Elect Guards Corps is a division-level formation tasked specifically with the defense of the capital and the monarch. 40 of the 71 regiments are conscript regiments. Another four regiments are penal formations, as penal military service is a relatively common punishment in Kembesa.

The Air Fleet Component is divided into two wings. The first wing is composed of six light attack squadrons. The second wing includes two bomber squadrons and two lift squadrons.

The Maritime Fleet Component is divided into four groups. The first three groups are based in Kima, Arwas, and Ne'welo and are each led by a frigate, supported by a corvette, leading five strike craft. The fourth group is composed of 16 patrol boats which are deployed from smaller bases along the Kembesan coast.

Equipment

Infantry equipment

Armour and apparel
Model	Image	Origin	Type	Notes
Gasha 83RK		Kembesa	Combat helmet
Gasha 83TT		Kembesa	Flak jacket

Weapons
Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre	Notes
T11 Assault Rifle	File:FAD 2018 rifle de asalto.jpg	Kembesa	Assault rifle	5.56x45mm 40mm grenade	New service rifle
T45 Infantry Rifle		Kembesa Belfras	Battle rifle	7.35×51mm	Standard service rifle, in process of being withdrawn
T55A2 Assault Rifle		Belfras	Assault rifle	5.56x45mm
Ma‘ibeli 4	File:BERETTA PX4 STORM 9MM.jpg	Latium	Pistol	9×21mm
Memitati 61	File:M12S Beretta.jpg	Latium	Submachine gun	9×21mm
Amēli 77		Latium	Light machine gun	5.56x45mm
Īmipērīyali 47		Kembesa Latium	Medium machine gun	7.35×51mm
Irigich’a 3		Belfras	Heavy machine gun	12.7×99mm
KM 78		Velikoslavia Kembesa	MANPADS	71mm
Āsijemarī 88		Kembesa	MANPATS	71mm
Isati 98		Kembesa	Incendiary launcher	91mm

Land vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Armament
Armoured vehicles
Gidoni XIII Heavy Tank		Kembesa Velikoslavia	Main battle tank	122mm smoothbore cannon 7.35mm coaxial machine gun 12.7mm pintle machine gun
Zihoni 51 Heavy Tank		Kembesa	Heavy tank	122mm smoothbore cannon 7.35mm coaxial machine gun 7.35mm pintle machine gun
Kerikero 51 Light Tank		Kembesa	Light tank	75mm rifled cannon 7.35mm coaxial machine gun 7.35mm pintle machine gun
K-series I60 Infantry Carrier		Kembesa	Armoured personnel carrier	12.7mm machine gun
Āsama 56 Scout Tank		Kembesa	Reconnaissance vehicle	75mm rifled cannon 7.35mm coaxial machine gun 7.35mm pintle machine gun 7.35mm hull machine gun
Soft vehicles
Taniki 94		Kembesa	Transport/utility truck
Mekīna 84		Kembesa	Staff/liaison car

Artillery

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Calibre
Towed artillery
Āyeri Medifi 62		Kembesa	Anti-air autocannon	57mm
Mortari 14		Kembesa Velikoslavia	Heavy mortar	120mm
Hawitizeri 66		Kembesa Belfras	Howitzer	155mm
Kebadi Medifi 27		Kembesa Velikoslavia	Heavy field gun	180mm
Self-propelled artillery
K’edada 61 Assault Tank		Kembesa	Assault gun	105mm cannon
K-series M62 Gun Carrier		Kembesa	Gun carrier	120mm mortar, 155mm howitzer, or 180mm field gun
Mobayili Āsijemarī 213		Kembesa	Rocket artillery	330mm

Aircraft

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Armament	Number in service	Notes
Jet aircraft
Līnori KTA		Kembesa Latium	Light attack aircraft	2 × 12.7mm machine guns 2 × unguided rocket pods 4 × air-to-air missiles	54	Latin trainer aircraft, modified for combat roles
Zabēla MAB		Latium	Ground attacker-bomber	2 × 20mm autocannons 4 hardpoints with a total capacity of 1.8 tonnes	9
Propeller aircraft and helicopters
Aw. Seniselet 52		Kembesa	Heavy bomber, transport	2 × 20mm autocannons Internal bays with a total capacity of 4.5 tonnes	6
Rapiteri HA		Belfras	Transport	4 × 7.35mm machine guns	3
Ogesiti 101		Latium	Medium-lift, transport		11
S82 MA		Belfras	Reconnaissance, transport		5

Watercraft

Class	Image	Type	Tonnage	Armament	Number in service
Selemawi-class frigate		Frigate	950	2 × twinlinked 76mm naval guns 4 × 213mm anti-submarine rocket launchers 10 × 405mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes	3
Ketema-class corvette		Corvette	440	1 × 76mm naval gun 1 × 20mm autocannon 1 × quad anti-air launcher 4 × 405mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes 2 × Sea-skimming missiles	3
Tewagī-class strike craft		Fast attack craft	420	2 × 76mm naval guns 2 × 20mm autocannons 6 × Sea-skimming missiles	15
Kilami-class patrol boat		Patrol boat	60	1 × 12.7mm machine gun 1 × 7.35mm machine gun	16

Ranks and insignia

Commissioned ranks

	Flag officers				Senior officers			Junior officers
Rank	Lord Captain General	Lord Lieutenant General	Lord Adjutant General	Lord Colonel	Colonel	Lieutenant Colonel	Major	Captain	First Lieutenant	Second Lieutenant
Insignia

Political ranks

	Peerage		Common
Rank	Lord	Knight	Leadership Officer	Leadership Candidate
Insignia

Other ranks

	Non-commissioned officers				Enlisted
Rank	Sergeant Major	Master Sergeant	Sergeant	Corporal	Soldier	Conscript
Insignia