Gunner Legion

Gunner Legion is the armed force developed by Valonia Empire(previously the kingdom). It's considered to be the first army ever to use firearm as a primary weapon, making them outstanding from any force in the region.

Composition

Manpower

Typically, an army of Gunner Legion has a minimum of 4,000 manpower.

Type of Unit

Gunner Legion has two main units: The Gunner and the Protector.

The Gunner is a common type and has the main force in the battlefield. On the other hand, The protector is the supporter for the gunner, who has a special shield that is able to protect both themselves or the gunner. Both units technically work in pairs to protect each other. One of the tactics for them is that a gunner stands shooting behind the shield from the protector.

Weaponry & Equipments

Musket by Adcheryl

Catasia by Adcheryl

Scutum by Adcheryl

Beside old-fashion gladius and dagger, a gunner must carry one long musket. A musket come with leather belt containing of 20 lead balls, and a canteen full of condensed crystal powder.

The scutum goes to the protector, who has no main musket but Instead carry a pistol.

Despite different loadout, all the soldier are wearing the same uniform: the metal-straps armor, metal helmet, and a backpack.

Structure

Commanded by Catasturion, the high general, an army of Gunner Legion is consisting of 4-5 battalions, with 10 companies each.

Each province support 1-2 armies depending on province size and capability. Some significant province with important cities may be able to hold 3 armies, like Kriton and Valone.

Nevertheless, all army are ultimately commanded by the one and only Emperor - via their Catasurions.

Training

Basically, a soilder has to be train how to handling, aimming, reloading, and quick switching to melee.

Logistics

Logistical Support

Since the crystal is the main factor of their weapons, it always be prioritized next to foods. But there are a few major problems: the crystal only comes from the secret farm which is not allowed to plant it outside.

Even if they want so, they couldn't.

As such, whenever the army is going to fight far away from their land, they would bring it enough during the preparation, if they need resupplying, it should be delivered as quickly as possible by horses or cars.

Auxilia

The long gun is great—but what about big guns?
despite the mighty gunners, a company of calvary can help them as well. They have cannones as the tool for besieging.

Upkeep

Legionaries will receive salary of Sarts as a reward for serving the country.

History

The concept was developed by a few leaders in the Sacked during the Kritus' occupation (32 - 15 BVE). When the first gun was invented and first pack of musket manufactured, men who didn't involved in such thing were trained using it even they didn't realized its true power yet. As it had to be quick to maneuver, the early formation pretty looked like archers line.

After the successful liberation, and they gained their official armors, the format was applied to fit the larger scale. By Intregating into the existing traditional army, they fought in the War of the Sacked, and back with triumph. Since then, the fomation had become the standard for the Valonian army.

Type

Infantry

Vehicles Used

• Crystal Carriage

Founding

298 BVE (Original format)
16 BVE (Current format)

Overall training Level

Trained

Assumed Veterancy

Veteran

Used by

• Kingdom of Valonia
• Valonia Empire

Ranks & Titles

• Catasturion