Elect Army of Kembesa

Elect Kembesan Army
T’ori'seyoum
Roundel of the Elect Army
Motto	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	Selemoni 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, 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.

At the same time, the Water War between Charnea and Fahran led Kembesa to fortify its borders with both belligerents, though the conflict never effectively reached the border. The Charnean Civil War was fought between 1987 and 1990 and brought an end to international conflict for a time. In 1995, the reunited Charnean nation launched an invasion against its eastern neighbours, embroiling Kembesa in a defensive war.

Structure

The Elect Army's Ground Component is composed of 32 regular force regiments, 26 reserve regiments, and three penal regiments divided among 15 divisions. The I Corps Degama counts six divisions, II Corps Ye'wenizi counts five divisions, and III Corps Me'bala counts four divisions.

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	.223 1.5" grenade	New service rifle
T45 Infantry Rifle		Kembesa Belfras	Battle rifle	.30	Standard service rifle, in withdrawal process
T55A2 Assault Rifle		Belfras	Assault rifle	.223
Karakali 8		Kembesa	Pistol	.36
Memitati 87		Kembesa	Pistol/machine pistol	.36
Amēli 77		Latium	Light machine gun	.223
Īmipērīyali 47		Kembesa Latium	Medium machine gun	.30
Irigich’a 3		Belfras	Heavy machine gun	.50
KM 78		Suvarova Kembesa	MANPADS	2.8"
Āsijemarī 88		Kembesa	MANPATS	2.8"
Isati 98		Kembesa	Incendiary launcher	3.6"

Land vehicles

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Armament
Armoured vehicles
Gidoni XIII Heavy Tank		Kembesa Suvarova	Main battle tank	4.7" smoothbore cannon .30-cal coaxial machine gun .50-cal pintle machine gun
Zihoni 51 Heavy Tank		Kembesa	Heavy tank	4.7" smoothbore cannon .30-cal coaxial machine gun .30-cal pintle machine gun
Kerikero 51 Light Tank		Kembesa	Light tank	3" rifled cannon .30-cal coaxial machine gun .30-cal pintle machine gun
K-series I60 Infantry Carrier		Kembesa	Armoured personnel carrier	.50-cal machine gun
Āsama 56 Scout Tank		Kembesa	Reconnaissance vehicle	3" rifled cannon .30-cal coaxial machine gun .30-cal pintle machine gun .30-cal 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	2.2"
Mortari 14		Kembesa Suvarova	Heavy mortar	4.7"
Hawitizeri 66		Kembesa Belfras	Howitzer	6.1"
Kebadi Medifi 27		Kembesa Suvarova	Heavy field gun	7.1"
Self-propelled artillery
K’edada 61 Assault Tank		Kembesa	Assault gun	4.1" cannon
K-series M62 Gun Carrier		Kembesa	Gun carrier	4.7" mortar, 6.1" howitzer, or 7.1" field gun
Mobayili Āsijemarī 213		Kembesa	Rocket artillery	13"

Aircraft

Model	Image	Origin	Type	Armament	Number in service	Notes
Jet aircraft
Līnori KTA		Kembesa Latium	Light attack aircraft	2 × .50 cal 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 × 2.2" autocannons 4 × bomb racks	9
Propeller aircraft and helicopters
Aw. Seniselet 52		Kembesa	Heavy bomber, transport	2 × .79" autocannons 10,000 lbs of ordnance	6
Rapiteri HA		Belfras	Transport	4 × .30 cal 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
Selemoni-class frigate		Frigate	950	2 × twinlinked 3" naval guns 4 × 8.4" anti-submarine rocket launchers 10 × 16" anti-submarine torpedo tubes	3
Ketema-class corvette		Corvette	440	1 × 3" naval gun 1 × .79" autocannon 1 × quad anti-air launcher 4 × 16" anti-submarine torpedo tubes 2 × Sea-skimming missiles	3
Tewagī-class strike craft		Fast attack craft	420	2 × 3" naval guns 2 × .79" autocannons 6 × Sea-skimming missiles	15
Kilami-class patrol boat		Patrol boat	60	1 × .50-cal. machine gun 1 × .30-cal. 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

Other ranks

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