Atlantean Armed Forces
Overview
The Atlantean Armed Forces are a Chronic Anachronism (An anachronism caused by Chronos), and can be recognised as based as much on descriptions found in the Royal Atlantean Library about Latin based Roman Legions as they are upon traditional Atlantean Massed Combat.The Atlantean Armed Forces are made up of ten fundamental types of units, and central command. These include three types of Naval Units - Sea Guard Units for defense, Navy Fleets for general naval duties, and Marine Units.
The Atlantean Air Units are limited to those run by the royal family to the South East of the nation, and are said to be an elite group of Pegasi and Alicorn based fighters.
The other units focus on primary weaponry or function such as Infantry, Siege Craft, and Cavalry.
Atlantean Army Group
The Haft (Divisional HQ)
The Haft is the handle of the Trident-spear - it is used to control the rest of the weapon, the Divisional Headquarters of any armed force group is therefore the Haft.Upper Haft Division
The Upper Haft is the part of the Trident most likely struck at in order to disable the weapon's effectiveness - this is embodied in Atlantean Armed Forces as a combination of passive and active troop divisions whose functions are diverse - ranging from passive observation and surveying, to active insurgency, foraging and disruption. Attempts to clearly define the roles that are performed have been resisted - simply because the Upper Haft performs a flexible role and anything that could limit that flexibility has been discouraged.What is known is that the units are indistinguishable from the Military Intelligence Arm of the Forces.
Military Intelligence
Intelligence gathering by the Atlantean Armed Forces is done in a wide variety of manners and is ONGOING - all members of Ranger and Druidic parties communicate through their Lodges and Circles on happenings and observations in the Wilderness and especially on the frontiers to the Kingdoms.The Ranged-Loop Method is the military term for this doctrine of warfare suppression. It is said to be a thinly veiled reference to Rangers and Druid Circles. If the rumors are true the units are based out a twin city to the west of Atlantea Planetia and consists of many Ranger and Druid Units who are stationed in the area, and who have active networks that reach deep into the wilderness around Atlantis. Some even claim that some Druid Units are NOT Druids but are actually Assassins and Rogues disguised as Druids during operations.Magical and Psionic Divination
There are rumored to be specialised units in the use of battle magic. These units are said to be mainly stationed in the Kingdom of Ampheres - with known units specialising in Fire and Electricity Spell casting. Other units are rumored to exist including Demon summoning Units. But none have been witnessed. However, given the use of Illusionists by MOST commanders of forces - it is impossible to know the true strengths and specialisations in use. Some say that Psionic Units and Divination specialists are used for some Oracle based Units whose sole function is to provide the Court and the Armed Forces with the latest oracles and oracular interpretations.Scout Reconnaissance
Scout recon is normally done by Rangers, but has been known to be done by any unit with enough tracking and stealth trained elements in the force. Such troops are said to have specialist trained personnel.Survey Troop
A survey troop is a dedicated mapping and cartography troop capable of scouting areas and determining local resources for use by armed forces. This includes the identification of ideal topography for combat and defense.
Rangers
These are units focused on missile combat. There are very few simple archer units - most are in fact Ranger Units - using their archery to sustain the balance of wildlife areas and feed the Legions with freshly hunted game whilst also providing key intelligence about rural areas and less traveled approaches to the Kingdom interior. The ongoing development of a Ranger force is used as a means of developing foraging and scouting skills that are critical when the Atlantean Forces are mobilised. For this reason many Ranger and Druidic Units are noted in the Atlantean Armed Forces.
Foraged Supply and Supply Disruption
Signals Regiment
Administration Troop
Standard Troops - Atlantean Legions and PhalanxesInfantry
These are units consist of general henchmen and warrior based foot soldiers. The main infantry units of the Kingdoms are used mainly as Tey-Chistai Wall Units and Police. This allows for the continued use of professional warriors among the population - making the Army work whilst not at war. The Watch are part of the Praesidium Guards - Guard Units who form the backbone of Atlantean Military Forces.
The Tey-Chistai (Τειχισταί) (Wall Units)
Praesidium Guards These are Guard units specialised in city protection, militia duties as well as policing of civilians and bodyguard duties. They are used as training positions for infantry and archer based troops - allowing the armed forces to maintain their readiness in times of peace, whilst also off-setting the cost of maintaining the army and local law enforcement - merging the two into a single unit.
The Praesidium are the result of merging the Watch, the Local Militia, Military Service, Standing Army requirements and Training Needs into one single solution. Atlantean Military are therefore trained equally in mass-combat, single-combat, lethal and non-lethal combat methods, restraint methods, and Atlantean Law Enforcement. Pavis City Praesidium Guards Legion I
These are Guard units specialised in city protection, militia duties as well as policing of civilians and bodyguard duties.
Each Watch-Based Legion is in fact one-tenth (100 men) normal strength at any given time during peace - allowing other warriors from the units to act as Adventurers during their rotations out of the military every six months. In towns and cities on the frontiers this ratio is greatly expanded with some Watches ranging from one-quarter to half Legion Strength (250 - 500 men) at any given time.
Cavalry Regiment
Unit specialised in mounted combat, these are the rarest unit type in Atlantis. Many Cavalier, Paladin, and Chevalier Legions are on secondment to different areas of the Kingdoms - often they are used to showcase Atlantean power or to subjugate more mobile interlopers into Atlantean controlled areas of the Continent.
Cavalier Optimates IX Legion
Artillery/Siege Craft Headquarters
Field engineer regiment
Support and Supply Company
Weapons platoon Home-line Supply, Transport, ordnance and other services Medical and Magical Defense CompanyAir company
Navy
The Scholai (Σχολαί) The Schools - Class Units
These units are derived from the Atlantean Imperial Guards, they are each Class Orientated Units - collectively recognised as the Schools within which the armed forces study.Druidic Circles
These are beast master units specialising in foraging, skirmishes, and camp security. The Druid Circles are not only independent Druidic Orders in Atlantis, but are also part of the Atlantean Armed Forces. The Grand Circle of Eight - which itself consists of Eight Druidic Circles - is based out of the Twin City of Gyges.Rangers/ Elf Rangers
Dedicated groups used for scouting, foraging, mapping, and missile combat. These legions are often dispersed throughout the Kingdoms and rarely mass together at any given time. They are more diversely dispersed with each Legion having a headquarters in Atlantis or the Twin-City of Gyges.Mages
Elemental magic specialists act in part as artillery, counter-spell experts, and in some cases summoners. for army groups. Most of these legions are dispersed into various areas and in fact are the most secretive elements of the Atlantean Armed Forces. Some are said to be based in the Royal Atlantean Library in Atlantis itself - acting as Sages, others are placed in otherWizards
These are more generalist casters which include summoning, counter-summoning and siegecraft.The Optimateas (The Elite Units)
Cavaliers
-specialist elite mounted cavalry.Paladins
Per Vim Praesidium (Protection Through Force)
Founding Date
25
Type
Military, Armed Forces
Training Level
Professional
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
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