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[[File:EilínóttAirForceF5.jpg|thumb|left|An Eilínótti ''Konunglegur Flugher'' FF.3F3 fighter aircraft from the ''[[4. Orustusveit "Sverðsmenn"]]'' taxing for take off at [[Ísléttur Royal Air Corps Base]] bear [[Fyrstaijós]], [[Administrative regions of Eilínótt|Austursvæði]]  ]]
[[File:EilínóttAirForceF5.jpg|thumb|left|An Eilínótti ''Konunglegur Flugher'' FF.3F3 fighter aircraft from the ''[[4. Orustusveit "Sverðsmenn"]]'' taxing for take off at [[Ísléttur Royal Air Corps Base]] bear [[Fyrstaijós]], [[Administrative regions of Eilínótt|Austursvæði]]  ]]


The ''Konungsvörður'' was stood down following the invasion of Eilínótt by [[Ostlichtor]] in 1975, with most of its surviving members interned during the seven year occupation that followed. Following the withdrawal of Ostlander forces in 1982, the ''Konungsvörður'' was reformed, and its territorial defense duties became core tenets of its strategy and doctrine. Over the last several decades, the Kingdom of Eilínótt has made great strides in training and procurement of equipment, as well as establishing a military industrial base with which to defend itself from further foreign aggression. In addition, some elements of Eilínótt's Royal Guard have been deployed to assist in international peacekeeping efforts, mostly notably on the Omandan continent following the end of the [[Omandan Continental War]] and subsequent breakup of the former [[Order of Soviet Socialist Republics]].
The ''Konungsvörður'' was stood down following the invasion of Eilínótt by [[Ostlichtor]] in 1975, with most of its surviving members interned during the seven year occupation that followed. Following the withdrawal of Ostlander forces in 1982, the ''Konungsvörður'' was reformed, and its territorial defense duties became core tenets of its strategy and doctrine. Over the last several decades, the Kingdom of Eilínótt has made great strides in training and procurement of equipment, as well as establishing a military industrial base with which to defend itself from further foreign aggression. In addition, some elements of Eilínótt's Royal Guard have been deployed to assist in international peacekeeping efforts, mostly notably on the Omandan continent following the end of the [[Omandan Continental War]] and subsequent breakup of the former [[Soviet Order|Order of Soviet Socialist Republics]].


All members of the Eilínótti population are required to serve not less than one year in the armed forces before being discharged and becoming members of the ''[[Næturvakt]]'' until the age of 65. Citizens general serve following their 18th birthday and completion of secondary education, and prior to continuing education, though deferments can be obtained for those who either wish to obtain college degrees prior to military service, or who wish to serve as officers in the ''Konungsvörður''.  
All members of the Eilínótti population are required to serve not less than one year in the armed forces before being discharged and becoming members of the ''[[Næturvakt]]'' until the age of 65. Citizens general serve following their 18th birthday and completion of secondary education, and prior to continuing education, though deferments can be obtained for those who either wish to obtain college degrees prior to military service, or who wish to serve as officers in the ''Konungsvörður''.  

Latest revision as of 16:27, 8 July 2023

Konungsvörður
Royal Guard
Active1021 - present
Country Eilínótt
Commanders
KonungurÁsgeir III
HöfðingiPáll Hákonson Atli
Insignia
Royal Ground Forces flagEilínóttArmyFlag.png
Royal Air Corps RondelEilínóttRondelTrans.png
Royal Flotilla ensignEilínóttEnsign.png

The Konungsvörður (Licanan: Royal Guard) is the standing military force of Eilínótt. It consists of the Konunglegur Jarðher, or Royal Ground Forces, the Konunglegur Flugher, or Royal Air Corps, and the Konunglegt Flot, or Royal Flotilla.. The Konungur of Eilínótt is the commander-in-chief of the Royal Guard and forms military policy with the Ministry of Defense. The Konungsvörður is tasked with guaranteeing the sovereignty and independence of the nation, defending its territorial integrity and the constitutional order of the nation as defined by 1802 Declaration of Freedoms and Rights

The Konungsvörður is one of the oldest military formations in the world, tracing its active service back to well before the establishment of the Kingdom of Eilínótt. The Konungsvörður was established in 1021, shortly after the recognition of Eilínótt as a constituent member of the Trinovantan Empire for the purpose of protecting the nobility residing on the island, as well as the territorial integrity of the island itself. Throughout the centuries, the importance of the Royal Guard's territorial defense duties waned, seeing a slight resurgence when the nation gained independence in 1804, but ultimately rendering the force nearly ceremonial in nature.

An Eilínótti Konunglegur Flugher FF.3F3 fighter aircraft from the 4. Orustusveit "Sverðsmenn" taxing for take off at Ísléttur Royal Air Corps Base bear Fyrstaijós, Austursvæði

The Konungsvörður was stood down following the invasion of Eilínótt by Ostlichtor in 1975, with most of its surviving members interned during the seven year occupation that followed. Following the withdrawal of Ostlander forces in 1982, the Konungsvörður was reformed, and its territorial defense duties became core tenets of its strategy and doctrine. Over the last several decades, the Kingdom of Eilínótt has made great strides in training and procurement of equipment, as well as establishing a military industrial base with which to defend itself from further foreign aggression. In addition, some elements of Eilínótt's Royal Guard have been deployed to assist in international peacekeeping efforts, mostly notably on the Omandan continent following the end of the Omandan Continental War and subsequent breakup of the former Order of Soviet Socialist Republics.

All members of the Eilínótti population are required to serve not less than one year in the armed forces before being discharged and becoming members of the Næturvakt until the age of 65. Citizens general serve following their 18th birthday and completion of secondary education, and prior to continuing education, though deferments can be obtained for those who either wish to obtain college degrees prior to military service, or who wish to serve as officers in the Konungsvörður.

History

Organization

Konunglegur Jarðher

Konunglegur Flugher

The Konunglegur Flugher (Royal Air Corp) is organized under a single unified command, with its headquarters situated at Skarð Royal Air Corps Base, outside of the nations capital Sæeilítur, in the Höfuðborgarsvæði.

  • Flugvængur B located at Ísléttur Royal Air Corps Base in the Austursvæði
    • 2. Orustusveit "Sverðsmenn" operating twelve Trinovantanske Luftfartssystemer FF.3F3 tactical fighter aircraft
    • 1. Flutningshópur "Afhendingarmaður" operating six ARCSA FG.5F2 tactical airlift aircraft
    • 1. Sógæslusveit "Hfiskur" operating twelve ARCSA FG.5F2S maritime patrol aircraft
    • 1. Björgunarsópur "Verndarengill" operating six ARCSA FG.5F2LB search and rescue aircraft
    • 1. Viðhaldssveit
    • 3. Viðhaldssveit
  • Flugvængur C located at Vogar Royal Air Corps Base in the Austursvæði
    • 1. Orrustuflug "Framvarði" operating four Trinovantanske Luftfartssystemer FF.4 tactical fighter aircraft
    • 4. Orustusveit "Spjótmenn" operating twelve Trinovantanske Luftfartssystemer FF.3F3 tactical fighter aircraft
    • 1. Könnunarflug "leitendur" operating four Trinovantanske Luftfartssystemer FK.3F3 tactical reconnaissance aircraft
    • 2. Viðhaldssveit

Any flying unit within the Konunglegur Flugher will be deisgnated by its purpose and its size. Anything formation of four of less aircraft is a "flight" or flug. More than four but less than twelve aircraft are considered a flight group, or group, seen as hópur. The largest formation in the aircraft, excepting the Flugvængur, or Flight Wings, is a squadron, seen as sveit. All non-flying units are considered squadrons and designated as such, such as the Æfingasveit units assigned to Flugvængur D, which are training units used for both basic and advanced training for Royal Air Corps units, or the 1. Viðhaldssveit, a maintenance unit assigned to Flugvængur B

Konunglegt Flot

Ranks

Commissioned

Grade Insignia Rank
Royal Ground Forces Royal Air Corps Royal Flotilla Royal Guardsmen Royal Ground Forces Royal Air Corps Royal Flotilla Royal Guardsmen
N No insignia Upprennandi Upprennandi vaktstjóri
R-1 New Zealand-Army-OF-1a.svg B VNAF-OF-1A.svg Spanish-Navy-OF1B.svg Juri7.png Lægri undirforingi Varðvörður undirforingi
R-2 New Zealand-Army-OF-1b.svg   B VNAF-OF-1B.svg Spanish-Navy-OF1A.svg No equivalent Efri undirforingi N/A
R-3 New Zealand-Army-OF-2.svg   B VNAF-OF-2.svg Spanish-Navy-OF2.svg No equivalent Eldri undirforingi N/A
R-4 New Zealand-Army-OF-3.svg   B VNAF-OF-3.svg Spanish-Navy-OF3.svg Juri5.png Skipstjóri Yfirforingi Varðvörður skipstjóri
R-5 New Zealand-Army-OF-4.svg   B VNAF-OF-4.svg Spanish-Navy-OF4.svg No equivalent Eldri skipstjóri Yfirmaður N/A
R-6 New Zealand-Army-OF-5.svg   B VNAF-OF-5.svg Spanish-Navy-OF6.svg SP-06 Contra Almirante.svg Juri4.png Majór Skipstjóri Varðvörður majór
R-7 New Zealand-Army-OF-7.svg   B VNAF-OF-6.svg Spanish-Navy-OF8.svg SP-08 Almirante.svg No equivalent Undirofursti Eldri Skipstjóri N/A
R-8 New Zealand-Army-OF-8.svg   B VNAF-OF-7.svg No equivalent Juri1.png Ofursti N/A Varðvörður yfirmaður
R-9 New Zealand-Army-OF-10.svg   B VNAF-OF-9.svg Spanish-Navy-OF10.svg SP-09 Almirante General.svg No equivalent Herforingi Aðmíráll N/A
R-10 Comandante Geral PM.png Stórforingi

Enlisted

Grade Insignia Rank
Royal Ground Forces Royal Air Corps Royal Flotilla Royal Guardsmen Royal Ground Forces Royal Air Corps Royal Flotilla Royal Guardsmen
FTS-1 No insignia Hermannaráðning Flugrekandi Sjómannaráðning Vörðuráðning
FTS-2 Rank Army Hungary OR-01.svg A VNAF-OR-1.svg GR-Navy-Κελευστής.svg New Zealand-Army-OR-3.svg Hermann Flugmaður Sjómaður Vörður
FTS-3 Rank Army Hungary OR-02.svg A VNAF-OR-2.svg GR-Navy-Κελευστής ΕΠΟΠ.svg No equivalent Eldri hermann Eldri flugmaður Eldri sjómaður N/A
FTS-4 Rank Army Hungary OR-04b.svg A VNAF-OR-3.svg GR-Navy-Κελευστής ΕΜΘ.svg New Zealand-Army-OR-4.svg Líkamlegur Flugstjórameistari Sjómann Eldri vörður
FTS-5 Rank Army Hungary OR-04.svg A VNAF-OR-4.svg GR-Navy-Μόνιμος Κελευστής.svg No equivalent Eldri líkamlegur Eldri Flugstjórameistari Eldri sjómann N/A
FTS-6 Rank Army Hungary OR-05.svg A VNAF-OR-6.svg GR-Navy-Επικελευστής ΕΜΘ.svg New Zealand-Army-OR-6.svg Liðþjálfi Bátsmaður Liðþjálfi vörður
FTS-7 Rank Army Hungary OR-07.svg B VNAF-OR-8.svg GR-Navy-Αρχικελευστής ΕΜΘ.svg No equivalent Eldri liðþjálfi Eldri bátsmaður N/A
FTS-8 Rank Army Hungary OR-09.svg B VNAF-OR-9.svg GR-Navy-Μόνιμος Αρχικελευστής.svg New Zealand-Army-OR-7.svg Liðþjálfi Húsbóndasnillingur Liðþjálfi vörður

Equipment

Designation system

Purpose Model number Suffix Special purpose or descriptor
  • Sb: Skammbyssa (Pistol)
  • Vb: Vélarbyssa (Submachine gun)
  • Hb: Haglabyssu (Shotgun)
  • Br: bardagariffill (Battle rifle, also used for standard bolt action rifles)
  • Ar: Árásarriffli (Assault rifle)
  • Rs: Nákvæmnisriffill (Precession rifle)
  • Vs: Vélbyssa (Machine gun)
  • Hp: Handsprengja (Grenade)
  • Sj: Sprengjuvörpu (Grenade launcher)
  • As: Andstæðingur Skriðdreki (Antitank)
  • Al: Andstæðingur loft (Antiair)
Generally the model number will be the next number in sequence for the type of weapon. As an example, the McLear 9190 was the fourth pistol ever adopted by the Konungsvörður, receiving the designation Sb.04 The suffix is to denote any changes made to the initial design, suffixes are
  • F: Framför (Improvement)
  • B: Breyting (Modification)

followed by a numeral representing how many improvements or modifications have been made to a weapon. As an example, Maschinenpistole 63's captured from the Ostlanders were redesignated as Vb.02, and then rechambered for  9x19 mm, thus receiving the current designation of Vb.02B1.

This is used to denote a special purpose or feature of a given weapon. As an example, the subcompact version of the McLear 9190, the McLear 9192 is designated the Sb.04U, or undirþjappa.

Personal weapons

Name Origin Type Caliber/Diameter Notes
Handguns
Sb.03
  Ostlichtor
Handgun
 7.65×21 mm
These pistols are no longer issued but are from stocks left by the Ostlander occupation force. Some are now considered heirlooms and carried by officers in the Konungsvörður and Næturvakt
Sb.04
Sb.04S
Sb.04U
 Temuair
Handgun
9x19 mm
Sb.05
 Trinovantum
Handgun
11.43×23 mm
Submachine guns
Vb.02B1
 Ostlichtor
Submachine gun
9x19 mm
Vb.03
 Trinovantum
Submachine gun
5.7x28 mm
Shotguns
Hb.01
 Shenandoah
Shotgun
18.5x76
Rifles
Br.01
 Trinovantum
Bolt-action rifle
7.7×56mmR
Ar.02
  Ostlichtor
Assault rifle
7.92×41 mm
Ar.03
Ar.03F1
Ar.03F1K
 Eilínótt
Assault rifle
4.85×49 mm
Standard issue version of the rifle is the Ar.03F1
Precision and sniper rifles
Rs.02
 Trinovantum
Sniper rifle
8.6×70 mm
Rs.03
 Temuair
Scout rifle
4.85×49 mm
Machine guns
Vs.02B1
  Ostlichtor
Heavy machine gun
12.7x99 mm
 Vs.03
  Trinovantum
Squad automatic weapon
4.85×49 mm
 Vs.04
  Trinovantum
General purpose machine gun
8x50 mm
Grenades and explosives
Infantry anti-tank weapons
As.02
 Luminerra
Recoilness rifle
90 mm
As.03
 Costa Mejis
Reusable antitank missile launcher
90 mm
As.04
  Trinovantum
Disposable infantry antitank missile launcher
150 mm
Infantry anti-aircraft weapons
Al.01
  Trinovantum
Man portable antiair missile launcher
130 mm

Vehicles

Name Origin Number Notes
Utility vehicles
Infantry Fighting Vehicles
Reconnaissance Vehicles
Miscellaneous Vehicles
Recovery Vehicles
Engineering Vehicles
Artillery
Towed
Self-propelled gun
Self-propelled rocket launcher.
Towed Anti-aircraft
Self-Propelled Anti-aircraft

Aircraft

Name Origin Purpose Number Notes
Trinovantanske Luftfartssystemer FF.3F3
 Trinovantum
Tactical fighter
Aerial reconnaissance
Jet trainer
FF.3F3: 36
FK.3F3: 8
FÞ.3F3: 6
Trinovantanske Luftfartssystemer FF.4
 Trinovantum
Tactical fighter
FF.4: 16
ARCSA FG.5
 Costa Mejis
Tactical transport
Maritime patrol
Search and rescue
Signals intelligence
Gunship
FG.5F2: 6
FG.5F2S: 12
FG.5F2LB: 6
FG.5F2MG: 2
FG.5F2FV: 4