Empire

The Empire is the largest "Kingdom" in the known world of the Kingdoms of Mankind.

Military

Military Ranks

Recruit

The normal man at arms drafted from normal people within the Empire. They are in base training and thus usually not deployed in the field.

They spend their time training are are just deployed if no other troops are available.

They usually have a CR 1/8 and use the spear.

They answer to their Sergeant or higher authorities if no sergeant is available.

Guardsmen/Reserve

A Guardsmen, also known as "A guard of the Empire" is a trained commoner that finished the base training and thus has an official title that binds them to the army (Reserve). Nonactive guardsman are called "Reserve" or "Reservist". Active Guardsmen are usually used as townguards, ready to be called by any imperial army to fill their ranks. They get better equipment since they know how to use it.

They are the bulk of any imperial army.

A Guardsmen is usually CR 1/4, has armor, knows to use spear and shield at the same time and all can use the famous imperial light crossbow, even though not all of them carry one.

They answer to their Sergeant or higher authorities if no sergeant is available.

Soldier

These are proper, professional fighters, some of them with special training in different fields.

Soldiers are the skilled backbone of any imperial army and are the second most common individuals a imperial army is comprised of.

Normal soldiers are CR1/2, but they can be much higher than that, especially the specialists.

They answer to their Sergeant or higher authorities if no sergeant is available.

Regiments

Regiments are soldiers with a slightly higher rank and a specialized purpose and training like Cavalry, Pikeman und Pionier. They don't have autority over lower ranked troops and answer to their sergeant or higher authority.

Cavalryman

The Empire has a decent cavalry also known as the imperial outriders. They are decently armored and function as a melee shock cavaly, putting the massive front line of an empire army to good use.

Bolter

The Bolter, also known as "Bolzen", are, together with the imperial artillery, the most dangerous part of the empire army, some people would say. They are the "Rangers" of the army and use heavy Crossbows they can fire in rapid succession. They might not have the range of longbows but that's what the artillery has to deal with. Therefore they are devastating since the equipment and training allows them to shoot devastating rounds at any enemy.

Scout

A group of lightly armored and stealthy units with the purpose of keeping any army of the empire informed about anything important before a fight. They are lightly armored and use light crossbows. Their survival skill and perception is what makes them important.

Pikeman

Food soldiers with the expertise to bring down large foes ant to stop charges. They are deploeyd to stop enemy cavallry and mosters in close combat. They are medium armored, use a pike and are medium armored.

Artillerist

These individuals are experts when it comes to siege engines and creating those. Some Dwarfs might have "Stringer" siege weapons, but compared to the empire, they can not keep up with the speed and efficiancy these troups provide. Together with the "Bolters", the Artillerist's are feared as the most destructive force of the empire. Aside from the mighty Tribuchet with it's insane range and siege capability's, the empire is known for their strong Ballista, the best in the word. The secret lies not in the weapon, but in the team that perfected it's reloading time and this it's fire rate. In addition to that, the empire created weapons that easily can be rebuild or constructed. A fully prepared team of artellerists can build a Ballista from scratch within a week, a Tribuchet can be build within 2 weeks - if the resources are available.

Pionier

These are the bulders of the imperial forces. They are responsible for building up and fortifying camps, bring down structures with close up measures if the artillery is not suited to do so and are tasked with the repair of any strukture usefull to the effort of the force. They are looked down upon since they are usually not used in direct confrontations.

Staff

They are the pullar the whole effort of the force rests upon. They are responsible for recaurce management, logistic, cooking, repaiting equipment like weapons, armor and clothing. They also are responsible for finding and drafting new recruits. Thats why most corporals are found in this regiment, while other regiments usually tend to have Sergeants.

Medics

The medicine squad, responible for the health of the troups, physical, mental and religious. Aside from field doctors this regiment is often comprised on of some priests with healing capabilitys. They are held in very high regard and are thus protected by other troops with a high priority.

Special Forces

Special forces are usually very small groups with talents that are outside the scope of other regiments. They are often used for special tasks and can be comprised of individuals from other regiments. Often these groups are comprised of highly skilled experts of different fields. While every regiment has a clear scope of duties, the special forces taken on very difficult or unconventional tasks. Some of these missions happen before the battle even begins like "eliminate the enemy's leader before the battle begins" or "infiltrate the enemy base and return with a map of the enemy fortifications". In Battle they can have tasks like taking out a specific threat instead of focusing on the usual battle strategy.

Another good example is a group of magic users that don't fit into any of the regiments.

They are the highest rank without authority over other troups.

They answer only to the one who has given them their mission or a higher authority. For example, if they were given a task Lieutenant they don't have to answer to Sergeants, corporals or other Lieutenants. Only those who have been stated as superior like "You follow this Sergeants" or higher authority like a Major can order you or gain information from you about your task if the original mission included discretion. That's why these troupes are sometimes used for secret mission.

The special forces group is very often a temporary endeavor. The moment a mission is complete the individuals are often redistributed to their former status.

Segeant/Corporal

These are the only non-comissioned officer positions in the imperial army (Unteroffiziere). They are equal in position but have different duties and rights.

Sergeant

5-40 people under his command. The Sergeant ist the first rank with authority over others and i also called "Group-Leader". They are responsible for leading Groups of soldiers, regiments and Special forces. If a Group is without leader they have the right to take control over those without a leading individual. They function as leaders.

They are very capable fighters, quick thinking and able to lead and motivate a group. Skillfull fighters in their prime are usually appointed to this position.

They are leading from the front and their most important skill is to use their troops strengths to achieve goals given by higher authorities.

A sergeant has the right to recommend individual to a Major of higher authority for the honorable title of "Veteran".

Corporal

5-40 people under his command. The corporal is equal in it's rank to the segeant but with different tasks. They are responsible for finding suitable soldiers for specific roles. They can start with drawing new recruits, elevate soldiers to a regiment (If they a a corporal of the regiment) or finding the right individuals for Specials forces. They are also tasked with the training of those who they decided on if necessary. They have the right to recommend individuals to other corporals if they deem an individual worthy of entering a regiment that is not the one a Corporal serves under. They often function as advisors, even to very high ranking individuals.

They are educated and wise, sometimes less suited for direct battle but witty and insightful with a good understanding of Strategies. Often elderly individuals with much experience or people with foresight are appointed this position.

They lead from the back of an army, ensuring fresh recruits and enabling those suited for higher positions to rise through the ranks. They are allowed to raze individuals from one rank to a higher one if it lies in their field of experties. (For example: A Corporal of the Pikeman could raze any recruit soldier and some time later to pikeman and if necessary to Special Force and back. They Can not appoint a new Bolter for just a corporal of the Bolter could appoint a soldier to rise to the rank of a Bolter).

A corporal has the right to recommend individuals for the position of Lieutenant. (Even though it is very unlikely that a commoner ever get's the position of the Lieutenant or higher. Usually just nobles fill these officer positions).

Lieutenant

50-100. Black Clothing, Red Cape.

The first officer rank. They are tasked with serving their supperior Major and have the right to appont Lieutenants and Corporals.

They lead from the front if necessary when it comes to larger battles. They are like a mix of a sergeant and a Corporal, with all the duties and rights as the former.

They need to be good fighters, since they are the first officer rank and thus need to be able to defend the honor of the empire itself.

Lieutenants are most often picked from noble families. Just strong and skillfull people with an understanding of combat, strategie and tactics, as well as the necessary leading abilitys have a chance to make it to Lieutenant.

Major

200-500 (Batallion (300-600). Black Clothing, White Cape

Curunel

500-1000. Black Clothing, Black Cape

Brigadier General/Admiral

2000-5000. Black Clothing, red Mantle

Vice General/Admiral

6.000 - 15.000. White Cloting, White Mantle

General/Admiral

50.000. White Clothing, Black Mantle.

Imperial Marshall

All troops.

Leutnant

50

Major

500

Commander

1000

Wise general

2000-5000

Supreme commander

5000

General

25.000

Field Marshall (4x) (Feld-Marschall)

100.000

Imperial General

Brigarde: Zusammenstellung aus verschiedensten Truppen (2000-5000)

Pioniers:

Batallion, Brigarde (Größer als Battallion)

Sugeont Gruppe/Zug, Leutnant Zug/Comapny, Major Kompany/Battallion, Curunell /Batallion, Brigade/ Brigarde Admiral, Division (Fize General), General/Kor (Große Truppe), Oberscheff/Armee