Royal Orun Army
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Royal Orun Army | |
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Active | 1810 - Present |
Country | Orun Redisus |
Allegiance | King of Orun Redisus |
Type | Army |
Role | National Defense |
Size | Active: 200,000 Reserve: 800,000 |
Part of | Royal Orun Army#Command Structure |
Patron | Raphael I |
Motto(s) | For Country, For Liberty, For Justice |
Mascot(s) | Harpy Eagle |
Equipment | Holy Aegenic Army#Equipment |
Commanders | |
King of Orun Redisus | Indóre II |
Chief of Staff | Indirius Svaldan |
History
Ranking
Army | Artillery | Cataphracts | Pay Rank | ||||
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Ranks | |||||||
Enlisted | |||||||
Skoutatoi | Skoutatoi Pyrovolikó | Skoutatoi Cataphractos | R1 | ||||
NCO's | |||||||
Ourghos | Ourghos Pyrovolikó | Ourghos Cataphractos | R2 | ||||
Pentrarch | Pentrarch Pyrovolikó | Pentrarch Cataphractos | R3 | ||||
Decarch | Dearch Pyrovolikó | Dearch Cataphractos | R4 | ||||
Officers | |||||||
Pentecontarch | Pentecontarch Pyrovolikó | Pentecontarch Cataphractos | R5 | ||||
General Staff |
Organization and Structure
The ] army groups which are divided among seven military districts, or . Each theme is overseen by a . Each of these officers are appointed by the and the and have full command over their themes. These officers are locally known as the . These generals are responsible for serving on the , 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.
Interspersed through these formations are the independent brigades, which were introduced during modernization reforms in the 1970s. These mobile formations provide a departure from the rigid, theater focused formations of the mid 20th century and provide rapid flexibility for Aegenic forces. There are currently 40 of these brigades in operation with 15 mechanized infantry brigades, 12 armored brigades, 5 artillery brigades, and 8 air defense brigades. In 2010, an initiative was started to intersperse more brigades into the existing formations by splitting up divisional command structures by introducing the capability for regiments to be split into five Brigade groups for independent operations, should the operation require it. The old regiment system was quickly reformed, resulting in entire divisions comprising 10 brigades instead of four regiments. Some divisions retained their rigid structure, however, in order to be able to commit to combined theater operations more effectively and with more strength.
An additional element of the formation is the Garrison Battalion, which can be split off from a divisional or brigade formation for peacetime occupation in high risk areas. Garrison Battalions generally are more heavily armed with access to larger, heavier weapons and typically permanently staff high risk areas. Though mostly found on the border, areas that are of high risk for civil unrest may also have a Garrison Battalion.
Command Structure
Equipment
Approximately 40% of the ground force divisions and brigades are either armoured or mechanized to deal with large scale conventional threats. A mechanized infantry squad consists of ten; seven armed with assault rifles, one machine gunner, one medical specialist equipped with a radio and medical equipment, and an antitank specialist. Soldiers who are not mechanized are typically moved via truck. Squad layouts are standardized throughout the armed forces. Troops wear green-patterned camouflage uniforms, combat helmets, and flak jackets with ceramic plates.
The standard side arm of the army is the Alderia Armaments SIP and has been manufactured and issued in vast quantities. Though phased out of front line divisions, vast numbers of Hevelnic Central Foundry Combat Pistols are still utilized by police and reservists. The latest rifle issued to front line troops is the AR-7, which entered production in 2007 to replace older AR-70 and AR-45 models. General issue machine guns include the GMG-10 and the GMG-65. Typical squad automatic weapons consist of SAW-65 weapons issued one per squad.
Ceremonial
Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes | ||
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Swords | ||||||
Officer Sabre | Orun Redisus | Sabre | 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. | |||
Imperial Foundry Platinum Series Revolver | Orun Redisus | Revolver | 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. |
Small Arms
Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes | ||
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Pistols | ||||||
Alderia Armaments SIP | Orun Redisus | Pistol | Primary issue pistol | |||
Hevelnic Central Foundry Combat Pistol | Orun Redisus | Pistol | Reservist issued main firearm. Issued to police and military forces across the world. | |||
Inquisitor's Hand | Orun Redisus | Pistol | Primary special forces pistol issued to Inquisitors. | |||
Rifles | ||||||
AR-07 | Orun Redisus | Assault rifle | Primary issue rifle. | |||
AR-70 | Orun Redisus | Assault Rifle | Reservist issue. | |||
AR-45 | Orun Redisus | Assault Rifle | Reservist issue. | |||
AR-97 | Orun Redisus | Assault Rifle | More complex and capable rifle employed by special forces and elite units. | |||
Machine Guns | ||||||
MG1927 | Orun Redisus | General Purpose Machine Gun | Produced during the Holy Crusades. Thousands were lost or abandoned. A number remain in storage for reservists and police use. | |||
GMG39 | Orun Redisus | General Purpose Machine Gun | Developed during the Holy Wars as an improvement for the MG1927. Countless thousands were produced and lost in the fighting. As a result, the gun is one of the most prevalent in international arms trafficking markets due to the significant number of old weapons that still function and the ease of production. Commonly issued to reserve regiments. | |||
GMG80 | Orun Redisus | General Purpose Machine Gun | Modernization of the GMG39 introduced in 1975. Issued to the regular forces exclusively and normally not to reservists. | |||
Precision Rifles | ||||||
PSR1997 | Orun Redisus | Sniper Rifle | Standard issue marksman rifle | |||
PSR2003 | Orun Redisus | Anti-Material Rifle | Standard issue anti-material rifle | |||
PSR1990 | Orun Redisus | Anti-Material Rifle | Standard issue anti-material rifle | |||
Grenade Launchers | ||||||
RGL-90 series | Orun Redisus | Rifle mounted grenade launcher. | Can be mounted to any rifle currently in service. | |||
GL17 | Orun Redisus | Grenade Launcher | Though mostly replaced, this weapon is still issued to reservists and widely exported. Large stocks are still maintained. | |||
AGL30 | Orun Redisus | Grenade Launcher | Standard replacement for the GL17 issued to front line forces. | |||
AGL40 | Orun Redisus | Grenade Launcher | Newly introduced grenade launcher to supplement AGS30. | |||
ROGL6 | Orun Redisus | Grenade Launcher | Rotary 6 shot grenade launcher. | |||
GL08 | Orun Redisus | Grenade Launcher | Crowd control three shot grenade launcher issued to special forces and police. | |||
Anti-Tank Weaponry | ||||||
ACG-7 | Orun Redisus | Rocket Propelled Grenade | Produced and exported in vast quantities to many nations around the world. | |||
ACG-22 | Orun Redisus | Rocket launcher | Single shot disposable anti-tank weapon. | |||
ACG-26 | Orun Redisus | Rocket-Propelled Grenade | Single shot disposable anti-tank weapon. | |||
ACG-28 | Orun Redisus | Rocket Propelled Grenade | Single shot disposable anti-tank weapon designed to defeat modern armor schemes. | |||
ACG-29 | Orun Redisus | Rocket Propelled Grenade | Standard issue re-loadable anti armor weapon. | |||
ACG-32 | Orun Redisus | automatic cannon | Latest reusable anti armor weapon produced in Aegion. | |||
ATM70 Equalizer | Orun Redisus | Anti-tank weapon | Infantry served ATGM. | |||
ATM74 Destabilizer | Orun Redisus | Anti-tank weapon | Upgraded ATM70 introduced in 1974. | |||
ATM93 Angelic Sword | Orun Redisus | Anti-tank weapon | Company level weapon introduced to supplement older designs. | |||
ATM98 Hornet | Orun Redisus | Anti-tank weapon | Latest continually improved design. | |||
Anti-Aircraft Systems | ||||||
AAC-2 | Orun Redisus | MANPADS | ||||
AAC-3 | Orun Redisus | MANPADS |
Towed and Stationary Artillery
Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes |
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TG1937 | Orun Redisus | Towed artillery gun | Developed in 1937 and utilized in vast numbers by the Holy Army. Production ceased in 1949 but vast numbers of guns were exported and remained in service until 1980. Several thousand are kept in storage for reservist forces. | |
TG1960 | Orun Redisus | Towed Artillery Gun | Widely exported howitzer introduced to replace older guns in service. The weapon is still in front line use in certain applications. | |
TG1978 | Orun Redisus | Towed Artillery Gun | ||
TG1989 | Orun Redisus | Towed Artillery Gun | Latest towed artillery weapon produced for Holy Army service. | |
TG15205 Standard Artillery Gun | Orun Redisus | Towed Artillery Gun | ||
SH305 | Orun Redisus | Siege Artillery | Siege defensive artillery built into emplacements on the southern borders. There remains a staunch opposition to removing them from the borders due to their historical role as some of the most pivotal defenses against enemies. The guns technically remain in service but are nominally maintained and the emplacements are no longer staffed. Ammunition production ceased in 1955 and hasn't resumed since. It is unlikely the Holy Army would staff these guns or use them in an event of an invasion. |
Armour
Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes | ||
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Tanks & light tanks | ||||||
T13125 Atlos | Sante Reze/ Orun Redisus | Main Battle Tank | 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. | |||
LT95125 | Orun Redisus | Light Tank | 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. | |||
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. | |||
ISV60 Praetorian | Orun Redisus | Infantry support tank | File:ZKS-101.png |
Personnel Vehicles
Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes | ||
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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. | |||
PC79MG | Orun Redisus | 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. | |||
PC86MG | Orun Redisus | 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. | |||
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. | |||
Pantra Trifectus | 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. | |||
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. | |||
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. |
Artillery and Air Defence Vehicles
Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes | ||
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Mobile Artillery and Air Defense Vehicles | ||||||
SPG-22 Regulus | Orun Redisus | Self Propelled Artillery | File:SPG155.jpg | The SPG-22 Regulus is the current largest SPG in the Legion. It is a modified variant of the T-155 Centurion. It comes with a 203mm gun and is capable of multiple shell simultaneous impact and can fire. | ||
T-155 Centurion | Orun Redisus | Self propelled artillery | File:SPG155.jpg | |||
SPG84105 | Orun Redisus | Self Propelled Artillery | Light SPG based off of a shortened version of the Type 65 Common chassis equipped with a 105mm gun and introduced in 1984. The decreased weight makes the vehicle more mobile than is heavier counterpart. Capable of being air dropped and serving in a light support role. Popular with the Legion as well as the Reserve Legion. | |||
MRLS63122 | Orun Redisus | Multiple rocket launch system | 290 remain in service with the Reserve Legion. | |||
MRLS75220 | Orun Redisus | Multiple rocket launch system | Latest variants include GPS and laser guided munitions as well as increased engine power. | |||
MRLS83300 | Orun Redisus | Multiple rocket launch system | Fires 300mm rockets at an extensive range. Later upgrades include a gas turbine engine, a computerized fire control and navigation system, and increased armor. After the introduction of newer units from Liothidia which can fire both 300mm and 220mm rockets, the 83300 is slowly being relegated to reserve. | |||
WM-100 Thermobaric Rocket System | Orun Redisus | Multiple rocket launch system | File:TARos1.png | MRLS system based off a chassis conversion of old T80125 tanks. 700 are due to be converted. | ||
AG04130 | Orun Redisus | Coastal defense gun | Defensive gun designed to find a use for 130mm naval guns. Deployed mostly in the Reserve Legion. | |||
Air defence vehicles | ||||||
AAG9035 | Orun Redisus | SPAAG | AA system based off the chassis of the T80125. Produced for use against helicopter gunships and infantry formations. | |||
AAM03 SAM System | Orun Redisus | Transportable gun/SAM system | Primary mounted mobile AA system of the Empire introduced in 2003. | |||
AAG9630 | Orun Redisus | SPAAG | ||||
Praetor SAM System | Orun Redisus | Medium range SAM | Surface to air missile system developed for service with anti air brigades. Mounted on several different chassis. | |||
Third Generation Long Range Anti Aircraft System/4th Generation Long Range Anti Aircraft System | Orun Redisus | Surface to air missile | Primary long range SAM of the Empire. The launcher is capable of firing heavy SAM missiles. It is most prominently known for the hundreds of land based batteries that exist around the nation to protect Tarsan airspace. Older S-300 variants are being replaced and upgraded by S-400 variants. |
Logistics and Miscellaneous Vehicles
Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes |
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Pantra S7 7 Ton | Orun Redisus | General Purpose Military Truck | ||
Pantra Standard Light Truck | Orun Redisus | Light Military Truck | File:10t.jpg | Entered production in 2004 and has been integrated with most active logistics and service units. Carries ten tons of cargo. |
Pantra S13 | Orun Redisus | Heavy Military Transport Truck | File:13t.jpg | Heavy duty variant of the PSLT. |
Pantra Heavy Transporter | Orun Redisus | Heavy Military Transport Truck | Popular with civilians as well as the military. Several variants exist including a gas turbine equipped production vehicle. The military has begun to sell off old trucks to private sources. | |
Pantra Heavy Tank Transporter | Orun Redisus | Heavy Tank Transporter | License built and modified variant of a new Liothidian vehicle. |
Engineering and Special Vehicles
Name | Origin | Type | Photo | Notes | ||
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Engineering Vehicles | ||||||
T80EV | Orun Redisus | Engineering vehicle | File:ENV.jpg | 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. | ||
T80ARV | Orun Redisus | Armored Recovery Vehicle | File:ARV.jpg | 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. | ||
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. |
Payscale
Rank | Legio Class 1 | Legio Class 2 | Legio Class 3 | Legio Class 4 | Legio Class 5 |
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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 |