Imperial Guard (Imperium Aquilae)
Imperial Guard | |
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Active | 10 October 2019 - present |
Country | Imperium Aquilae |
Branch | Imperial Defence Force |
Role | "The protection of the borders and people of Imperium Aquilae" |
Size | 4 |
Headquarters | Fort Alexander Barracks |
Nickname(s) | 《Οι Πραιτωριανοί》(the Preatorians) |
Motto(s) | Serves et Defendas |
Anniversaries | April 25th |
Weapons | •1×20mm Colt Air Pistol
•1×Saber •4×Daggers |
Engagements | Battle of Fort Demetrius,Battle of Fort Voras |
Commanders | |
Captain | Chancellor 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