Hierophant's Guard (Garda Hieravanta)
The Hierophant's guard is an elite guard made up of Rasinae, Artesjan, Kassathian, Sackarti, and Volitari, to protect the upper hierophant. They employ the use of Assault-rifles and heavy weapons and primarily rely on overwhelming the enemy with superior firepower. They still serve to this day, though being more ceremonial.
The guard has historically had around 550 manpower at its lowest, and 1250 under Elaraia The Beautiful which was also its peak.
The uniform of the guard consists of a dark blue beret, a matching robe, a steel cuirass, and combat boots.
"Went through steel, blood and fire, Let the cry of their victory ring! The guard, and the captain! Forever and onwards march! The guard, and the captain! Forever and onwards march!"
Composition
Manpower
The average is around 675 men though it can fluctuate how staffed the guard is. The guard shifts around a lot through countries, which makes it difficult for members to stay with the formation.
Equipment
The standard guard member has two different sets of equipment, their ceremonial kit, and their active duty kit.
The ceremonial kit includes a canteen of water or other beverage (Alchohol excluded), a satchel to carry their gear, a small container of various essential agents for cleaning their armor, a first aid kit, a short-range radio, a golden wristwatch, and a standard non-lethal self-defense weapon.
The active duty kit includes a bulletproof plate carrier, a small backpack, a standard Vehr steel helmet (with visor), four tourniquets, two bottles of hemostatic gauze, storm-proof goggles, prototype NVGs, prototype IFRs, and a Vehr-issued radio.
Weaponry
The Guard uses halberds, pikes, muskets and flintlocks, most members typically carry both a halberd and some sort of sidearm.
Vehicles
The Hierophants guard has a variety of vehicles at their disposal.
Normally, they have one or two recon helicopters in the air around Karelja, armed with ATGMs and machine guns, on standby for combat with a threat to the upper hierophant.
However, if the need arises, the guard may also utilize some or all of the twenty Woldhound armored transport trucks they have at their disposal, these are primarily used when the guard is alerted of a threat and need to respond quickly.
And lastly, if the guard requires a little extra firepower, they may call upon either thirty Rasinae-made Lansea IFV, Twelve V-111 Schtalla tanks belonging to the 1st guards' tank battalion, or four Vezirekka attack helicopters.
Structure
The guard is commanded by the captain who, oddly enough, is the equivalent of a Colonel in the Vehr. The captain either resides with the Hierophant or at a temporary HQ section if the guard is deployed.
There are five lance corporals currently, this number can increase with every hundred members.
History
Historical loyalties
The Hierophant's guard has always been loyal to the upper-hierophant
Type
Special Forces
Founding
1573
Overall training Level
Professional
Assumed Veterancy
Decorated/Honored
Used by
Ranks & Titles
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