Military of Etruria
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| War Office | |
| |
| Military Branches | |
| • Command Staff • Aeolancea Imperi • Legio Imperi • Classis Imperi | 3,000 45,000 120,000 80,000 |
| Military Manpower | |
| Military age | 17 |
| Availability | males 17-26: 27,003,112 |
| Fit for Military Service | males 17-26: 20,234,663 |
| Expenditure | |
| Annual Amount | € 12.6 billion |
| Percent of GDP | 4.00% |
The Etrurian Military has three distinct branches under the unified command of the Imperator, through the Lord Martial's War Office Command Staff. Etruria has the # largest military in Aurora with about 400,000 personnel. Etruria has the third highest military spending in Aurora. However, this number represents only four percent of Etruria's GDP and is deceptive due to the unique role the military plays in Etruria's civil society.
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Organization
The Etrurian military is uniquely organized. In times of peace, control of individual units rest entirely on the individual commanders of each regiment, wing, and squadron. Each Commander within a Province has a representative in the Comitia Centuriata. Although this military advisory council has little authority, it provides regional support and a critical peace time link to the Imperium. At times of war, military commanders are called upon to offer service to the Imperium. The unit is then placed under the direct and absolute command of the Command Staff. Commanders may choose not to support the High State, although this is very rare.
The War Office
The War Office's Command Staff serves as peacetime military advisory council for the Imperator with no direct command authority over individual commanders. A full-time body of officers serving on the Command Staff is responsible for the study of all aspects of war and drawing plans for mobilization or campaign for likely and unlikely scenarios to cover all foreseeable contingencies and requiring only a signature and a date stamp to be put into effect. Once any one of these plans are activated, the Command Staff coordinates the efforts of the Etrurian military to execute a successful military campaign.
In its broader design, War Office Command Staff represents a unique military fraternity. The members of the Command Staff are distinguished by the formal selection of its officers by intelligence and proven merit in the field, and the exhaustive and rigorously structured training which staff officers undertake. This training is designed not only to weed out the less motivated or able candidates, but also to produce a body of professional military experts with common methods and outlook, and an almost monastic dedication to their profession. War Office Command Staff-qualified officers alternate between line and staff duties but remain life-long members of this elite organization. As staff officers, their uniform features distinctive double-wide crimson trouser stripes. In the field, the Chief of Staff of a formation, representing the Command Staff, has the right to disagree, in writing, with the plans or orders of the commander of the formation to which he is attached, and appeal to the commander of the next highest formation.
Branches
The unified Etrurian armed forces are divided into three branches. Although each branch and subordinate unit is largely independently administered, the framework for deployment remains ready to respond as a single military force.
Aeolancea Imperi
- Main article: Aeolancea Imperi
The Aeolancea Imperi (Imperial Air Weapon) is the air arm of the Etrurian Empire and is one of the most powerful air forces in the world. An elite force comprises several operational stations strategically located throughout Etruria and abroad with the largest concentration in Arretium and Elysium. Like all peacetime Etrurian military forces, Aeolancia Stations (AIS) are self sufficient and largely administered independently under the command of a colonel. Each Aeolancia Station is generally comprised of an operation, support, and medical group each under the command of a command major. Each group contains about three squadrons with 100 to 300 hundred personnel under the leadership of a senior captain. Squadrons are further divided into flights commanded by a junior captain or senior lieutenant.
In wartime, all required stations are placed under the command of Air Martial Cn. Salice Equitio and his Air Staff. The organization of within each station is generally unchanged during wartime. Two complimentary stations are combined to form an expeditionary numbered air force which is used in wartime by the Air Martial in coordination with other number air forces to execute the war.
The Air Martial retains permanent authority over certain specialized directorates allowing for high level peacetime administration. Perhaps the most important specialized directorate is the Air Staff, headquartered in Elysium, which monitors and evaluates the overall readiness status of the entire Aeolanciea through the functional commands that correspond to the different specialized directorates under the authority of the Air Martial, including Fighter Command, Bomber Command, Transport Command, and Training Command.
The Aeolancea Imperi is a global leader in aerial tactics and theory. Notable aircraft include the Percussi and the Galdius (modified Antaran B-33 Halberd).
Legio Imperi
- Main article: Legio Imperi
The Legio Imperi (Imperial Legions) is the ground attack force of the Etrurian Empire and the # largest army in Aurora. It is a professional, all-volunteer force of 200,000 active personnel organized into a total of 28 Imperial Regiments. In peacetime, each regiment is independently commanded by a colonel. Each regiment is responsible for recruiting, training, and administration; each regiment is permanently maintained and therefore the regiment will develop its unique esprit de corps because of its unitary history, traditions, recruitment, and function. Depending on type, each regiment usually contains one or two battalions (infantry) or squadrons (cavalry and artillery) commanded by a Command Major and supported by functional companies under the command of a captain.
During peacetime the regiments are loosely administered within five legions under the command of Field Marshal TBD. The peacetime organization of the army is far less rigid than the air force and navy. Peacetime legions are responsible only for mobilization preparations. During wartime these preparations are expeditiously executed and the legion commanders assume command over regiments which can be organized into brigades, divisions, corps or even utilized as independent regiments depending on the needs of the legion commanders.
The Etrurian army is equipped primarily with the best foreign arms available and preference is given to battle tested equipment. Individual regiments may equip their personnel at their discretion. For example, most armored cavalry units use the Odessan made Panthera and Tigris, but NSU armor weapon systems are preferred by the 7° Rgt Free Hussars. It is even more common for Etrurian soldiers to request small arms based on personal preference. Although this practice is not encouraged by legion commanders, it is accommodated by regimental quartermasters.
Army Organization and Description
| Legion Name | Units | Location | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undefeated (Invicta) | 1° Rgt Arretium Guard 2° Rgt Imperial Guard | Arretium Tarquinia | Honor guards and elite forces |
| Ironclad (Ferrata) | 3° Rgt Imperial Dragoon Guards 4° Rgt Clibanarii Cataphracts 5° Rgt Light Dragoons 6° Rgt Imperial Carabiniers 7° Rgt Free Hussars 8° Rgt Armoured Strikers 9° Rgt Lancers | Arretium Parsa Salvesi Albium Aquilea Segesta Aosta | Heavy Mechanized Infantry Heavy Armoured Calvary Mechanized Infantry Light Armoured Calvary Armoured Calvary Armoured Calvary Light Armoured Calvary |
| Thunderbolt Wielder (Fulminata) | 10° Rgt Barceti Victrix (Victorous) Imperial Horse Artillery 11° Rgt Megiddo Mountian Gunners 12° Rgt Icarian (Parachute) Artillery 13° Rgt Imperial Artillery 14° Rgt Savatici Gunners 15° Rgt Imperial (Eastern) Coastal Artillery 16° Rgt Imperial (Western) Coastal Artillery | Barceto Antillancia Torintiza Barceto Lake Trasimeno Marsillia Astia Antica | Light Field Artillery/Towed Mortars Mountain Artillery Airborne Field Artillery Field Artillery Heavy Field/Anti-Tank Artillery Coastal Artillery Coastal Artillery |
| Supporter (Adiutrix) | 17° Rgt Combat Engineers 18° Rgtl Engineers (Eastern) 19° Rgt Engineers (Central) 20° Rgt Engineers (Western) | Arretium Barceto Marsillia Torintiza | Offensive/Defensive Public Works Public Works Public Works |
| Victorious (Victrix) | 21° Rgt Imperial Armoured Infantry Guard 22° Rgt Imperial Highland Guard 23° Rgt Imperial Rifle 24° Rgt Imperial Rifle 25° Rgt Motorized Light (Motorcycle) Infantry 26° Rgt Bersaglieri 27° Rgt Ariete 28° Rgt Special Air Service | Arretium Antillancia Barceto Segesta Lake Trasimeno Arretium Atria Torintiza | Light Motorized Infantry Mountain Infantry Infantry Infantry Light Motorized Infantry Forward Scouts Bicycle Infantry Paratrooper |
Classis Imperi
- Main article: Classis Imperi
The Classis Imperi (Imperial Navy) is the naval force of the Etrurian Empire. The Classis Imperi is a modern navy with a strength of 30,000 ships including airships, destroyers, frigates, and submarines. It is organized into four geographical and two functional squadrons each commanded by an admiral. During wartime, the squadrons can be grouped into battle fleets of complimentary task forces organized under a single fleet under the command of Fleet Admiral TBD.
Etruria is notable for not maintaining aircraft carriers. Instead, the Etrurian navy maintains a squadron of large airships capable of carrying hundreds of parasite aircraft.
Equipment: Aetherius Class Airship, Arboriri Class Airship, Destructus Class Airship, Nimbarmatus Class Airship, Trireme Class Airship, Mercurius Class Airship, Carpospiza, Mustalista, Falco, Accipitri, Diomedea, Antipolea, and Masillaste.
Navy Organization and Description
| Fleet Name | Units | Location | Type | Flagship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central (Centralis) Squadron | I Aero Divisio II Aero Divisio | Torintiza | I Air | ||
| Northern (Borealis) Squadron | III Divisio IV Divisio | Marsillia | Surface | EIS Victoria | |
| Southern (Australis) Squadron | V Divisio VI Divisio | Astia Antica | Surface | EIS Fides | |
| Western (Occidentalis) Squadron | VII Divisio VIII Divisio | Torintiza | Surface | EIS Liberus Pater | |
| Eastern (Orientalis) Squadron | VIII Divisio X Divisio | Torintiza | Surface | EIS Fortuna | |
| Stalker (Interfectonis) Squadron | XI Divisio XII Divisio | Torintiza | Submarine | Pistrix Class Submarine |
NOTE: Classical Etrurian culture views the center as a fifth principal direction hence the Ingliz-translated term "Five Cardinal Points". As such, the Etrurian navy's Centralis Fleet is a hold over from ancient tradition.
Rank Structure
The ranks of the Etrurian military reflects its unique structure.
Auxillary Other Rank
Upon graduation from secondary education all Etrurians must serve a minimum of two years in the military in order to gain citizenship. All members are indoctrinated and trained as auxiliaries at their gaining legion. Specialization is determined by interest, ability, and the needs of the legion. Upon completion of specialization training, soldiers are promoted to the rank of specialist.
| Grade | Insignia | Air Force | Army | Navy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | None | Recruit | Private | Seaman |
| C2 | 
| Airman | Specialist | Able Rate |
| C3 | 
| Senior Airman | Corporal | Leading Rate |
Career Other Rank
Auxillary personnel holding C2 grade who choose to serve more than the two mandatory years of service become career soldiers and are eligible to be promoted to C3. C3 grades must be selected to attend a career school for their specialty to be promoted to B grades and Command Sergeant School to be promoted beyond B4 grade.
Future officers are risen from other ranks as talented soldiers are nominated to attend the prestigious Academy in Arretium.
Although career personnel of any rank serve indefinitely at the pleasure of the Imperator and hold their rank for life, most are retired after 15 years of active and five years active reserve status.
| Grade | Insignia | Air Force | Army | Navy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | 
| Sergeant | Sergeant | Petty Sergeant 3d Class |
| B2 | 
| Staff Sergeant | Staff Sergeant | Petty Sergeant 2d Class |
| B3 | 
| Gunnery Sergeant | Gunnery Sergeant | Petty Sergeant 1st Class |
| B4 | 
| Master Sergeant | Master Sergeant | Chief Petty Sergeant |
| B5 | 
| Sergeant Major | Sergeant Major | Senior Chief Petty Sergeant |
| B6 | 
| Command Sergeant Major | Command Sergeant Major | Command Master Chief Petty Sergeant |
| B7 | 
| The Command Sergeant Major | The Command Sergeant Major | The Command Master Chief Petty Sergeant |
| B8 | None | Officer Candidate | Officer Candidate | Midshipman Candidate |
| B9 | None | Officer Select | Officer Select | Midshipman |
Officer Rank
Upon completion, Academy graduates are commissioned as a lieutenant second class. Graduates are promoted based on observed merit.
Promotion to field officer is contingent upon completion of Staff College and e. A vast majority of battalion commanders are graduates of Staff College, while a select few are graduates of the General Staff College. Only graduates of the General Staff College are promoted beyond Major to the ranks of Colonel, General, or Field Marshal depending on the office held.
| Grade | Insignia | Air Force | Army | Navy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 
| Lieutenant 2d Class | Lieutenant 2d Class | Ensign |
| A2 | 
| Lieutenant 1st Class | Lieutenant 1st Class | Lieutenant |
| A3 | 
| Captain | Captain | Captain |
| A4 | 
| Adjunct Major | Adjunct Major | Lieutenant Commander |
| A5 | 
| Command Major | Command Major | Commander |
| A6 | 
| Colonel | Colonel | Admiral |
| A7 | Air Martial | Field Martial | Fleet Admiral |
Uniform
The full range of military uniforms are available with certain variations regardless of branch of service. Some uniforms are more closely associated with certain branches. For example, members of the army are often seen in field dress. Members of the air force and navy most often wear variations of the drill dress for daily operations. Field dress and other utility uniforms are considered by policy to be equipment. As such, wear standards are relaxed and greater variation exist.
Full Dress
The full dress, also called the parade or regimental dress, is an elaborate uniform worn only at official state ceremonies and white tie functions. Although regimental dress varies greatly between regiments, most resemble the style of the leading regiment within each legion.
All Etrurian career military members can wear the full-faced Arretium-style helmet. The helmet covers the entire head and neck, with eye and mouth slits and a large curved projection protects the nape of the neck. The helmet, romantically associated with ancient Etrurian glory and the past, is usually worn tipped up on the brow. Officer’s helmets include a decorative horsehair plum of different color and arrangement. The plume position distinguishes general officers (transverse mount) from lower ranked officers (from brow to nape of neck). Color and ornamentation designates regiment and/or specialty. Standard bearers (a distinction granted to the best of each unit) wear a specialized pelt headdress instead of the helmet.
Among cavalry officers, a straight collared cashmere coat is fastened at the neck and left open to expose a white linen waistcoat, a silver gorget (for officers), and a silk sash. Officer’s rank “straps” are embroidered directly on the top edge of the shoulder, as are the specialty designations on the collar. Other ranks wear a similar shell coat with chevron rank sown on the coat sleeves. All buttons are aluminum. The number of buttons reflects the order of precedence of the wearer's regiment with the most honored regiments having more buttons. The number of buttons is often the only way to distinguish between cavalry regiments. The uniform is completed with terry cotton breeches and jackboots. Riding officers breeches have a deerskin full seat and are worn with riding boots. Officers and senior non-commissioned officers are permitted to carry ceremonial sabers and all are issued unit specific daggers.
The artillery and engineering regiments wear a straight collared shell jacket worn open at the neck. Pipping accents are at the collar, gig line, and cuffs. Officer rank "straps" are embroidered directly on the top edge of the shoulder, as are the specialty designations on the collar. Other ranks wear a similar jacket bottoned to the neck with chevron rank sown on the coat sleeves. All buttons are alluminum. The number of buttons reflect regimental order of precedence. Individuals of other rank who have participated in combat wear a black trouser welt. Ornamentation varies among regiments.
The infantry regiments wear heavily ornamented Dolman tunics for officers and simple tunics for other ranks. General officers wear an optional pelisse. Each regiment has a distinct braidwork. Individuals of other rank who have participated in combat also wear a black trouser welt. Officers and senior non-commissioned officers are permitted to carry ceremonial sabers and all are issued unit specific daggers.
Only career soldiers are permitted to wear the regimental dress.
Walking Out Dress
The less formal “walking-out” dress, worn as semi-formal attire and frequently for day-to-day regimental duties of field and general officers, is a variation of the parade dress uniform. The helmet is replaced by a peaked cap and the cavalry breeches are replaced by full-length trousers and dress low-quarters. In hot weather a lighter colored cotton jacket may be worm.
Only career soldiers are permitted to wear the walking out dress.
Drill Dress
Company grade officers and other ranks wear the drill dress for day-to-day regimental duties. This is a variation of the military dress uniform common among modern militaries. The black winter uniform includes a wool straight collared tunic with two top patch pockets and two slit pockets bellow a two and one and a half inch black belt with a half inch shoulder cross strap. Rank is embroidered directly on shoulder for officers or chevron rank on the coat sleeves for other ranks following the same color scheme as the Regimental Dress braid or chevron. All buttons and buckles are silver. Riding style breeches, with laced calves and reinforcement at the knee inseam, are worm tucked into riding boots for officers or gaiters over marching boots for other ranks. Officers wear a peaked cap and a garrison cap is worn by all other ranks. The summer uniform is of the same cut, but made of lighter white cotton. The black leather belt and shoulder cross strap is replaced with a two and a half inch white cotton web. The riding breeches are replaced by full-length trousers and white low-quarters. Both officers and enlisted may wear a matching white tropical drill helmet designed to protect the wearer from the sun.
Auxillary soldiers are permitted to wear the Drill Dress to formal functions and ceremonies.
Field Dress
The light khaki field dress includes a fitted tapered waist length gabardine field jacket [TECH: think British 1937 Pattern Battledress] with two patch pockets and two side hand pockets. Subdued light brown rank is embroidered directly on shoulder for officers or subdued light brown chevron rank on the coat sleeves for other ranks. A subdued specialty identifier coresponding to plume/hat cord color is worn on the left epaulet. The regiment insignia is worn on the right. On the right cuff are embroidered combat action stripes. On the left are service stripes. The unit identification is embroidered along left shoulder seam. A specialty identifier may be embroidered on the right shoulder seam. No buttons are visible. Officers wear a brown leather shoulder holster. Wear standards are relaxed and a five-button pull over style shirt with reinforced elbows may be seen under the field jacket. Officers wear a wide brimmed campaign hat or a garrison cap worn by other ranks. Riding style breeches with laced calves and reinforcement at the knee inseam are worm tucked into khaki gaiters over marching boots.
Other Uniforms
In addition to official uniforms, there are several other special use uniforms.
According to tradition, officers who are off duty while on temporary orders (such as foreign service, humanitarian missions, and exchange programs) are to wear a "City Suit" order of dress. The City Suit includes a dark blue suit, a black bowler hat, a black umbrella or walking stick, and a regimental tie.
Another specialized uniform is the historical legionary costume worn by the offical guards within the Senate's Magna Curia, the Etrurian Temple, and the Sacerdian Temple. The costume consists of segmented plate armor worn over a red tunic, greaves, wooden spear, round shield and Arretium-style helmet.
