Imperial Guard (Imperium Aquilae)

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Imperial Guard
Insignia of the Imperial Guard
Active10 October 2019 - present
Country Imperium Aquilae
BranchImperial Defence Force
Role"The protection of the borders and people of Imperium Aquilae"
Size4
HeadquartersFort Alexander Barracks
Nickname(s)《Οι Πραιτωριανοί》(the Preatorians)
Motto(s)Serves et Defendas
AnniversariesApril 25th
Weapons•1×20mm Colt Air Pistol

•1×Saber

•4×Daggers
EngagementsBattle of Fort Demetrius,Battle of Fort Voras
Commanders
CaptainChancellor Christos Sevastianos

The Imperial Guard of Imperium Aquilae (formed on October 10th 2019) is the nations main military unit,responsible for the Defence of the Empire.Although it is mainly used for ceremonial purposes,it does take arms in case of a military threat against the Empire.

History

Formation

The Imperial Guard was formed on October 10th 2019 in the aftermath of the Imperial declaration of independence.Viceroy Christos Sevastianos was appointed as captain of the unit,as he was deemed fit to lead it by Emperor Alcibiades I.

Operational history

The Guard fought in the Civil War of Imperium Aquilae,in which it swiftly managed to put down the communist insurgency. During the battle of Fort Demetrius it managed to defeat the anti-government forces only with a few shots from the Imperial Guard's 20mm air pistol. The insurgents realised that any kind of resistance would be futile due to the Guard's superior weaponary and so they surrendered ending the short civil war.The 25th of April was made into the unit's anniversary to commemorate the victory in the Battle of Fort Demetrius.

After the war the Imperial Guard was tasked with the arrest of the insurgent leaders and ensured their presence during the following trial.

Engagements

The Imperial Guard has fought in the following engagements:

  • Battle of Fort Demetrius
  • Battle of Fort Voras