Level 1
Entry Level Soldiers
New recruits stand in rows, waiting for the next orders to come so they can continue their training. Each day is grueling, with physical and mental tests always coming when they least expect it. This was not the experience their forefathers had when joining the military; the traditions that their grandfathers had experienced washed away with the corruption that had defined this honorable organization. These men and women who survived the newly structured training would join the ranks of a new military, one built by the Witch Queen and those she trusted most. No longer would this military be led by those who did not have the Empire's best interests at heart.
Under the leadership of the Grand Duelist, the Military of the Human Empire had been reformed, the old ranks giving way in favor of a new system that would give greater structure to the now fledgling organization. The old traditions had been erased, and those who had bought into the corrupt system were removed in favor of those willing to serve without question. With the right tutelage, the new ranks would be stronger than before, a force to be proud of instead of one that brought shame to its empire.
Level 1 is the lowest of the new ranks, established for those new recruits who had just joined the Military of the Human Empire, no matter their age. All Soldiers would begin here, each branch having its own group of Level 1 Soldiers. These Soldiers are often green and untried, those who have not seen conflict, but over time would eventually move through the ranks as their experience grew.
Qualifications
To become a Level 1 Soldier, trainees must take part in a numerous month months-long training that is run by the Military of the Human Empire under the direction of the Grand Duelist. This training camp is considered a truncated version of the physical training that the Dwarves put the Hammerfalls through, combined with the mental tests that are commonly done by the Elves in the Bauxatehn. While many of the long-lived races may spend years developing their Soldiers, the Military of the Human Empire can only dedicate up to ten months to training before trainees become full-fledged Soldiers with the rank of Level 1.
To even enter the training camp, enlistees must meet a certain number of physical and mental qualifications. It is required that enlistees are able to read and write Common fluently, although proficiency in additional languages is a plus. Those with physical disabilities or chronic illnesses are not allowed in the Military of the Human Empire, but those who try to enlist with these conditions are often recommended for positions at the Starlit Academy.
Duties
Those with the rank of Level 1 have a variety of duties depending on which branch of the Military of the Human Empire they are a part of. Many of these recruits will begin their time as part of the Night Guard, the broadest of the branches. Here, these recruits serve as town guards, providing safety and security for townsfolk by checking those who enter towns, walking the perimeter on security details, and overall helping where they can. These men and women are provided with better armor than most Adventurers can purchase, and their training is ongoing, allowing them to gain experience so that they can either move to different branches or rank up accordingly.
History
The rank system as it currently exists in the Military of the Human Empire is relatively new, only being established after Catherine Nightbreeze was crowned the Witch Queen of the Human Empire. Working with the Grand Duelist, the Empress began the process of removing the corruption that was prevalent in the Empire before and during her father's reign. Lords were removed from lands and new lords titled, career military men emprisoned for treasonous activities, and structures that had existed for centuries torn apart ot be rebuilt again.
The first step of rebuilding the military was creating a command structure that would reward those who served valiantly in the name of the Empire. Historically, positions of power in the military were given to those of noble lineage, but the rise of Merrick Grayhorn to the position of Grand Duelist changed this tradition. Only those who had proven merit would rise through the ranks, taking control of units and battalions when necessary.
Level 1 was the first established rank where all recruits and members of the military would begin their upward climb. This rank was meant to be an equal plane for all, no matter their backgrounds. All training would be the same, and the qualifications to move on from Level 1 would depend upon which branch of that a recruit wished to continue in.
Level 1 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Level 1 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
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Crest via Armoria, created by RiverFang
Level 1 is the lowest rank of the Military of the Human Empire, represented by a single yellow diamond on a field of purple and gold. This patch is often found on the shoulders of the various clothing these Soldiers wear.
Type
Civic, Military, Generic
Form of Address
Soldier
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I hope the new rank system works out well. Having the level 1s serve as town guards seems like a great idea.
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