The Holy Aegenic Army is the main ground force of the Holy Empire. The organisation was first established in 1610 after the collapse of the Terathic Order.. It is among the largest militaries in Pardes due to the large pool of manpower in Aegion. The military is under direct command of the Emperor of Aegion and the Lord High General.
History
The turbulent military history of the pre-unification Aegenic Empire resulted in the existence of many smaller armed forces that were all centralized under the Holy Ordainment of 1610 by Aristophanes III. The Ordainment founded what many historians consider to be the current Holy Aegenic Army. The various crusader orders and noble led armies were arrayed in seven districts, each based around one of the Seven Great Fortresses and placed under command of seven appointed High Generals. It was under this system that successive emperors conquered the four great kingdoms of the north by 1832. This eventually expanded the number of districts to twelve.
Military reforms were relegated to strictly tactical, rather than strategic.
Ranking
| Army
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Artillery
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Cataphracts
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Pay Rank
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| Ranks
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| Enlisted
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| Skoutatoi |
Skoutatoi Pyrovolikó |
Skoutatoi Cataphractos |
R1
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| NCO's
|
| Ourghos |
Ourghos Pyrovolikó |
Ourghos Cataphractos |
R2
|
| Pentrarch |
Pentrarch Pyrovolikó |
Pentrarch Cataphractos |
R3
|
| Decarch |
Dearch Pyrovolikó |
Dearch Cataphractos |
R4
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| Officers
|
| Pentecontarch |
Pentecontarch Pyrovolikó |
Pentecontarch Cataphractos |
R5
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| General Staff
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Organization and Structure
The Holy Army comprises ten corps sized army groups which are divided among seven military districts, or themes. Each theme is overseen by a High General. Each of these officers are appointed by the Lord High General and the Chief of Staff and have full command over their themes. These officers are locally known as the Seven Great Generals. These generals are responsible for serving on the Council of Generals, which oversees all military operations in the nation.
Each military themata has a central command base, which is usually located near a major city, and two secondary command centers. Command structures for all formations within a themata are based within these cities with the exception of independent brigades, which either have mobile command structures or are based within other smaller facilities within the themata. Independent brigades are nominally under the command of a High General but have the ability within the organization to operate independent of the larger Armies. These are usually used to rapidly reinforce a weakening front or utilized to further strengthen an assault on enemy positions. A lesser mission of these Brigades is to conduct fast operations against enemy forces with specific missions, such as assaulting an enemy base or beachhead while the main enemy force is occupied.
There are seven total army groups, though only five of them are staffed during peace time. The remaining two army groups solely operate a peace time command structure but maintain no active duty forces. These two groups are reserved for conscripts that are called up during a conflict. The peace time composition of these five army groups includes two corps each. These army groups are composed of 25 infantry divisions, 10 armored divisions, and 15 various other types. There are only 30 of these divisions that are staffed at any given moment, though enough equipment for 50 divisions can be quickly procured.
Command Structure
Equipment
Ceremonial
| Name
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Origin
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Type
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Photo
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Notes
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| Swords
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| Officer Sabre
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 Orun Redisus
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Sabre
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File:Officersabre.jpg
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Sabre issued to all officers of the Legion along with ceremonial dress uniforms. Granted to all officers above OI. Each sword is custom made for the individual as per tradition and each weapon is unique. All branches of the military issue officer sabres for ceremonies.
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| Imperial Foundry Platinum Series Revolver
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Orun Redisus
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Revolver
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File:Ceremonyrevolver.JPG
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Revolver issued ceremonially to flag officers along with a custom sabre. Based off of a one hundred sixty year old design. The weapon is cast partially out of gold and silver. Considered to be the symbol of a high ranking flag officer. Each revolver is custom made for the individual that receives it.
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Small Arms
Towed and Stationary Artillery
Armour
| Name
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Origin
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Type
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Photo
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Notes
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| Tanks & light tanks
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| T13125 Atlos
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Orun Redisus
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Main Battle Tank
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|
Latest indigenous MBT developed to decrease reliance on foreign suppliers. Used alongside the T80125 in Legionary armor formations. Set to be the primary MBT of the Legion by 2016.
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| LT95125
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Orun Redisus
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Light Tank
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|
The LT95125 is a powerful light tank equipped with a 125mm smoothbore compact gun. It is capable of moving across rough terrain quickly and protected well for a light tank. The vehicle is capable of engaging in combat against other armor with a reasonable chance of success. It is equipped with a highly advanced fire control and active protection suite, which serves as its defence against enemies since it is a light tank.
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| T80125
|
Orun Redisus
|
MBT
|
|
The T80125 was the primary MBT of the Legion until the introduction of the Atlos. Tarsan forces have over 4,000 different tanks, some in service, some in storage. All will be replaced by 2028. An MRLS system has been built based on old chassis.
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| ISV60 Praetorian
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Orun Redisus
|
Infantry support tank
|
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Personnel Vehicles
| Name
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Origin
|
Type
|
Photo
|
Notes
|
| Personnel Vehicles
|
| Phalanx IFV
|
Orun Redisus
|
Infantry Fighting Vehicle
|
|
Replacement design that will replace all older Cataphracta vehicles in service by 2025.
|
| Cataphracta IFV
|
Orun Redisus
|
Infantry Fighting Vehicle
|
|
To be phrased out of front line service by 2025. A select number of vehicles will be modernized with an S variant until the Phalanx is fully operational.
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| PC79MG
|
Orun Redisus
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Armored Personnel Carrier
|
|
The PC79MG is an older design with a high carrying capacity of 14 soldiers. It is armed with up to three machine guns and is protected by a layer of steel armour. The vehicle has an extensive range and is the workhorse of the military.
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| PC86MG
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Orun Redisus
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Armored Personnel Carrier
|
|
Light apc developed by the now closed Ashfel Armour Works for use with the Legion. Several problems emerged such as an unreliable engine and a problematic transmission and the issues have caused the military to seek a replacement as no more variants can be designed with the closure of AAW. Only 500 of the vehicles will be maintained in reserve units and police forces and will be upgraded with an engine and transmission from Alderia Automotive.
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| PC12V
|
Orun Redisus
|
Armored Personnel Carrier
|
|
Accepted replacement for the PC86MG. Production began in 2013 and only 12 units have been delivered. Initially produced with a dual 12.7mm BMG heavy machine gun mount. Other variants will be made available with other armaments.
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| Pantra Trifectus
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Orun Redisus
|
Light utility vehicle
|
|
Vehicle slated to enter service alongside the Pantra LUP. It can carry heavier armour and has a more powerful engine. A number of upgrades are already planned. The vehicle was only developed in 2011 and only 123 vehicles have been delivered thus far.
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| Pantra Light Utility Platform
|
Orun Redisus
|
Light utility vehicle
|
|
Most widely used service vehicle in Tarsas. In service with the Reserve Legion, Imperial Air Legion, Imperial Sea Legion, and the Imperial Legion. Several hundred in service with the police as well. It was developed in 1978 as a replacement for older vehicles and comes in ten different variants. As of now, the military has no plans to decommission its fleet and it is rumoured Pantra Trucks is working on an upgrade.
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| Alderia Locust
|
Orun Redisus
|
Motorcycle
|
|
Motorcycle designed in 1984 and produced up until 1998. Several upgrades and successors have been proposed but none have been accepted as of yet. In service with all branches of the armed forces as well as over 7,000 cycles in storage.
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Artillery and Air Defence Vehicles
Logistics and Miscellaneous Vehicles
Engineering and Special Vehicles
| Name
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Origin
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Type
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Photo
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Notes
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| Engineering Vehicles
|
| T80EV
|
Orun Redisus
|
Engineering vehicle
|
File:ENV.jpg
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Engineering vehicle based off of the T80125. Two sub variants, one equipped with a dozer blade and crane and another equipped with a heavy bucket scoop, were produced from 1984 onward. They are extensively used throughout all sub branches of the Legion. Plans to eventually develop a vehicle based off the T13125 Atlos are under discussion.
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| T80ARV
|
Orun Redisus
|
Armored Recovery Vehicle
|
File:ARV.jpg
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Armored recovery vehicle developed off of the T80125. Produced in small numbers from 1983 onward. The rugged design and engine upgrade options have resulted in the design working with the successor to the T80125. It is the only T80125 based vehicle still in limited small scale production. A successor based off the T13125 Atlos chassis will be in service next year.
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| T80ABL
|
Orun Redisus
|
Armored Bridge Layer
|
|
Armored bridge laying vehicle in service with the legion. A twenty meter bridge can be deployed using a hydraulic bridge laying system in only seven to twelve minutes. Exported extensively to Dacia.
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Payscale
| Rank
|
Legio Class 1
|
Legio Class 2
|
Legio Class 3
|
Legio Class 4
|
Legio Class 5
|
| R1 |
14,000 |
15,000 |
17,000 |
17,500 |
18,000
|
| R2 |
14,500 |
15,500 |
17,600 |
18,300 |
19,000
|
| R3 |
16,000 |
17,000 |
18,000 |
18,500 |
20,000
|
| R4 |
16,500 |
17,500 |
18,500 |
19,500 |
20,500
|
| R5 |
18,000 |
19,000 |
20,000 |
20,500 |
21,000
|
| R6 |
18,700 |
19,500 |
20,500 |
21,500 |
22,000
|
| R7 |
19,500 |
20,500 |
21,500 |
22,500 |
23,000
|
| R8 |
21,000 |
22,000 |
23,000 |
24,000 |
26,000
|
| R9 |
25,000 |
26,000 |
27,000 |
28,000 |
30,000
|
| OI |
30,000 |
30,500 |
31,000 |
32,000 |
33,000
|
| OII |
31,500 |
33,000 |
35,000 |
37,000 |
39,000
|
| OIII |
42,000 |
43,000 |
44,000 |
45,000 |
47,000
|
| OIV |
50,000 |
53,000 |
55,000 |
57,000 |
58,000
|
| OV |
55,000 |
58,000 |
61,000 |
62,000 |
62,500
|
| OVI |
60,000 |
65,000 |
70,000 |
75,000 |
80,000
|
| OVII |
70,000 |
75,000 |
80,000 |
84,000 |
90,000
|
| OVIII |
80,000 |
85,000 |
90,000 |
95,000 |
100,000
|
| OVIX |
90,000 |
95,000 |
100,000 |
120,000 |
150,000
|
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