Royal Army of Alsona
The Royal Army of Alsona is the professionally organized forces of the kingdom. Established due to the disasters of the early part of the Wingo War, this force safeguards the borders of the Kingdom of Alsona both from raiders and more organized nation-states. As a younger military service, they were mostly organized based upon the suggestions and efforts of dwarf refugees from the Apps Mountains strongholds. They do not enforce laws or policies, but instead are geared solely for the purpose of national security.
Structure
The Royal Army of Alsona is organized based on a merger of dwarven and Jakonian military ideals. While the units are organized into regiments like the Jakonians, they place more emphasis on unified group tactics and shield walls than their southern brethren. Each regiment is commanded by a colonel, and they are typically organized into larger divisions or based in fortifications along the borders of the kingdom. These larger formations are commanded by generals, and the highest rank in the army is the Elevated General, the head of all Alsonan military movements and deployments. This individual answers only to the Queen herself.
Public Agenda
The Royal Army stands for the defense and border security of the Kingdom of Alsona. The leadership of the army strives for the protection of the kingdom's frontiers and the continuity of a well organized armed forces. They are also known as a bulwark against aristocratic influences and frequently maintain their own meritocracy against the calls by the aristocrats of Alsona to place more of their own into leadership positions.
Assets
The Royal Alsonan Army consists of forty regiments organized into several different divisions and garrisons. These regiments are supplemented by local militias that provide for the defense of key points and communities. They maintain a cohesive organization and standards of professionalism to help preserve equality in quality among the soldiers that the kingdom can muster. They also possess a large stockpile of weapons, both old and new, that could be issued to new conscripts or volunteers in the case of a new war breaking out. For the time being, all military forces are volunteers, but should a conflict erupt with Valtkos Wingo or the Shin, a policy of conscription is in place to fill any vacant ranks.
History
The army was created during the darkest part of the Wingo War, as dwarves and elves rampaged across the Patridaxos, overrunning isolated armies belonging to the barons of the land. With no cohesion among the ranks and a wide variety of training standards and equipment, the ladies were ill-suited for the conflict. In 1023, after sustained defeats and the loss of over a third of the nation's territory, Queen Miranda proclaimed the formation of the Royal Alsonan Army, and hired the mountain dwarves of the east to help assemble the new force with appropriate training. The best and most competent leaders from the old armies of the lords and ladies were gathered and hired on to fill out the new officer corps, and a fresh force was prepared for battle by the beginning of 1024.
In 1024, a sharp campaign in the Patridaxos ended the raids once and for all, and the Second Battle of Zachari Crossing led to the Alsonans forcing a stalemate upon the rebels. The treaties that followed were controversial among leaders within the army, many of whom believed that the rebellion could have been crushed in its entirety if they had been allowed to carry forth their campaign. The Elevated General chose to remain loyal to the monarchy, and peace was restored, and since then, the Royal Army of Alsona has vigilantly watched the borders and waged offensive campaigns against bandits and centaurs alike.
Founding Date
Newdawn 29, 1023
Type
Military, Army
Training Level
Trained
Veterancy Level
Trained
Leader
Parent Organization
Location
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
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