The Knights of the Fourth Sun
The Knights of the Fourth Sun is perhaps the most numerous and generally influential of the church-aligned knightly orders in Renelestre. They officially are tied to the The Church of St Dristle, but function essentially as the Church Universalis paramilitary force. They also function as the local constabulary in Cardinal's Green, though they seem to operate throughout the Dalmasian controlled portions of the city, and often utilize the fact that many churches exist in other sovereign lands to extend their reach into areas where they would normally have no "right" operating.
Their Coat of Arms consists of Four Overlapping Black Disks, Outlined in Gold, on a Red Field.
Structure
A very large order, the structure is similar to that of most armies, and in many ways function similarly to one, though the levels of training and competancy range far more in comparison to a true professional force.
Officially, the order is divided into 3 battalions of around 800 men, each of which is divided again into 3 companies of around 250-300 men. These are further divided up into platoons (between 16-40 men), and section (7-12 men). Additionally the smallest military unit in the order is the Strike Team of 5 men (4 men plus a leader).
Demography and Population
Current standing is between 2400 and 2500, with variance due to promotion out of the order, and movement into other specialized orders, in addition to the usual sources of turnover.
Territories
The knights' primary operating area is all Dalmasian held sections of Renelestre. In addition to this, the Knights of the Fourth Sun also claim most churches throughout Parensatia as de-facto operating territory, and if pushed, they may very well say the same is true for affiliated churches in other countries as well.
There Shall Be A Fourth Rising
Founding Date
227
Type
Military, Knightly Order
Alternative Names
The Black Disks
Training Level
Trained
Veterancy Level
Experienced
Demonym
Fellows of Fourth
Leader
Parent Organization
Notable Members