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Holy Aegenic Army
Active1610 - Present
Country Aegion
AllegianceOrun Redisus Emperor of Aegion
TypeArmy
RoleNational Defense
SizeActive: 800,000
Reserve: 1,200,000
Part ofHoly Aegenic Army#Command Structure
PatronSaint Agathias
Motto(s)By The Grace of God, We Defend These Lands
Mascot(s)Eastern Imperial Eagle
EquipmentHoly Aegenic Army#Equipment
Commanders
Emperor of AegionRomulus X
Lord High GeneralIoulos Agrios
Inspector GeneralAhenobarbus Belator
Chief of StaffIndirius Svaldan

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 Artillery Cataphracts Pay Rank
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 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.

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
Swords
Officer Sabre  Orun Redisus Sabre Sabre mg 7029.jpg 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 Goldvolver.jpg 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
Pistols
Alderia Armaments SIP  Orun Redisus Pistol QSZ92 - 5.8mm Pistol 20170919.jpg Primary issue pistol
Hevelnic Central Foundry Combat Pistol  Orun Redisus Pistol Makarov Pistol Parkerized and Painted.jpg Reservist issued main firearm. Issued to police and military forces across the world.
Inquisitor's Hand  Orun Redisus Pistol Пистолет самозарядный специальный, 6П28 ПСС Вул - ОСН Сатрун 01.jpg Primary special forces pistol issued to Inquisitors.
Rifles
AR-07  Orun Redisus Assault rifle 5,45mm AK-12 6P70 assault rifle at Military-technical forum ARMY-2016 03 noBG.jpg Primary issue rifle.
AR-70  Orun Redisus Assault Rifle Ak74l.jpg Reservist issue.
AR-45  Orun Redisus Assault Rifle AK-47 assault rifle.jpg Reservist issue.
AR-97  Orun Redisus Assault Rifle Опытный образец автомата АН-94, в источниках упоминается как ЛИ-291 - Танковому Биатлону-2014 02.jpg More complex and capable rifle employed by special forces and elite units.
Machine Guns
MG1927  Orun Redisus General Purpose Machine Gun Machine gun DP MON.jpg 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 LMG-RPD-44 noBG.png 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 Gmg80.jpg 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 Rifle Type88.jpg Standard issue marksman rifle
PSR2003  Orun Redisus Anti-Material Rifle SV-98 Sniping competition for The Armourers Day 05.jpg Standard issue anti-material rifle
PSR1990  Orun Redisus Anti-Material Rifle ОСВ-96 12,7-мм снайперская винтовка - МАКС-2009 01.jpg Standard issue anti-material rifle
Grenade Launchers
RGL-90 series  Orun Redisus Rifle mounted grenade launcher. GP-25 at Tula State Museum of Weapons.jpg Can be mounted to any rifle currently in service.
GL17  Orun Redisus Grenade Launcher 30-мм автоматический гранатомет АГС-17 Пламя.jpg Though mostly replaced, this weapon is still issued to reservists and widely exported. Large stocks are still maintained.
AGL30  Orun Redisus Grenade Launcher AGS-30 maks2009.jpg Standard replacement for the GL17 issued to front line forces.
AGL40  Orun Redisus Grenade Launcher AGS-40 grenade launcher - Oboronexpo2014part4-45.jpg Newly introduced grenade launcher to supplement AGS30.
ROGL6  Orun Redisus Grenade Launcher RG-6 Interpolitex-2011.jpg Rotary 6 shot grenade launcher.
GL08  Orun Redisus Grenade Launcher Grenade-launcher-GM-94.jpg Crowd control three shot grenade launcher issued to special forces and police.
Crew Served Infantry Weapons
Anti-Cataphract Gun 3  Orun Redisus Rocket Propelled Grenade Panzerfaust3.jpg Produced and exported in vast quantities.
MATADOR  Orun Redisus Rocket launcher MATADOR Stand.jpg
Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle  Orun Redisus Recoilless rifle M3E1.jpg
Spike  Orun Redisus Rocket Propelled Grenade SPIKE ATGM.jpg
RBS 70  Orun Redisus Man-Portable Air-Defense System RBS70.jpg
Cailitz Nk-38  Orun Redisus automatic cannon Nkm wz38 FK.jpg 20mm automatic cannon deployed in various service branches. Prominently featured on ships, infantry vehicles, tanks, and early on emplacements and as field guns.
Antigel AD  Orun Redisus automatic cannon Solo Tb S18-1100 AA-Mount.jpg Replacement for Nk-38 guns purchased from Nekor. Employed in a vast number of applications.
M5175  Orun Redisus Mortar USMC-120419-M-AB169-002.jpg 60mm light mortar.
M8183  Orun Redisus Mortar JGSDF 81mm Mortar L16.JPG 81mm mortar.
M12081  Orun Redisus Mortar GIs in Konar Province -b.jpg 120mm mortar system.
Other Munitions and Explosives
RB 62  Yisrael Anti-Tank Guided Missile LAHAT-01.jpg

Towed and Stationary Artillery

Name Origin Type Photo Notes
TG1937  Orun Redisus Towed artillery gun 76mm f22 usv hameenlinna 1.jpg 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 Artilleryman of the Afghan National Army.jpg 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 152-мм пушка Гиацинт-Б (1).jpg
TG1989  Orun Redisus Towed Artillery Gun Черговий етап змагань на кращу артилерійську батарею Сухопутних військ 05.jpg Latest towed artillery weapon produced for Holy Army service.
TG15205 Standard Artillery Gun  Orun Redisus Towed Artillery Gun TG15205.jpg
SH305  Orun Redisus Siege Artillery Br-18 howitzer.JPG 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
Tanks & light tanks
T13125 Atlos  Orun Redisus Main Battle Tank Tank.png 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 Russia Arms Expo 2013 (531-28).jpg 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 T80125.png 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
Personnel Vehicles
Phalanx IFV  Orun Redisus Infantry Fighting Vehicle Puma, first series.jpg Replacement design that will replace all older Cataphracta vehicles in service by 2025.
Cataphracta IFV  Orun Redisus Infantry Fighting Vehicle Marder1A3.5.jpg 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 TPz 1 Fuchs armored personnel carrier.jpg 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 ABC-79M.jpg 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 Textron TAPV Ottawa City Hall Left View.jpg 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 Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen Norwegian military fq.jpg 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 Armstrong mt500.jpg 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
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 BM-21Ural-375D.jpg 290 remain in service with the Reserve Legion.
MRLS75220  Orun Redisus Multiple rocket launch system Ураган-1М - Тренировка курсантов Михайловской военной артиллерийской академии 02.jpg Latest variants include GPS and laser guided munitions as well as increased engine power.
MRLS83300  Orun Redisus Multiple rocket launch system 9К58 Смерч 3.jpg 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 Bereg ky 2.jpg Defensive gun designed to find a use for 130mm naval guns. Deployed mostly in the Reserve Legion.
Air defence vehicles
AAG9035  Orun Redisus SPAAG Kalustoesittely itsenäisyyspäivä 2015 17 Leopard 2 Marksman.JPG 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 Pantsir-S1 Weapon System with radar antenna.jpg Primary mounted mobile AA system of the Empire introduced in 2003.
AAG9630  Orun Redisus SPAAG 2008 Moscow Victory Day Parade - 9K22 Tunguska.jpg
Praetor SAM System  Orun Redisus Medium range SAM Tor-M1 SAM (2).jpg 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 Oboronexpo2014part2-35.jpg 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
Pantra S7 7 Ton  Orun Redisus General Purpose Military Truck Rába H-14 terepjáró kamion.jpg
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 MAZ-543 airport tender.jpg 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 Седельный тягач Русич (1).JPG License built and modified variant of a new Liothidian vehicle.

Engineering and Special Vehicles

Name Origin Type Photo Notes
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 ABL.jpg 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
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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