The Qualear Paux Dracolance

A voluntary combat force composed of men and women of all Paux associated races. Once a Talon reaches the rank of Amphithere or higher the position is compulsory and the duties are negotiable.

Qualifications

A test of prowess is held by the different Dragon Lairs. Those that pass are issued nanites that are injected into the blood stream and identify the character as a Hatchling. The specifics of the tests are at the discretion of the Lair's Elder Dragon

Requirements

To become a:
Wyrm you must protect a Qualear Paux "small craft" size ship, small outpost, or equivalent lives from life threatening danger that others could not resolve or be recognized by an Elder Dragon for equivalent acts of heroism.
Lyndwurm you must defend at least 5 medium sized space crafts from life threatening danger that others could not resolve or be recognized for equivalent heroism by an Elder Dragon.
Drake you must stand in defence of 10 Qualear Paux Capitol starships from life threatening danger that others could not resolve or be recognized by equivalent acts of heroism
Amphithere you must stand in defence of 15 planetary systems from life threatening danger that others could not resolve or be recognized for equivalent acts of heroism by a Elder Dragon
Wyvern you must stand in defense of 10 territories within Qualear Paux from life threatening danger that others could not resolve or be recognized for equivalent heroism by an Elder Dragon.
Dragon you must be recognized by the Paux counsel as deserving of this title

Appointment

For each rank you must also have the action(s) recognised by an Elder Dragon.
Ceremony?

Duties

protect the citizens of Qualear Paux from life threatening danger that others cannot resolve

Responsibilities

Talons are expected to protect the citizens of Qualear Paux and seek out dangers to the citizens.

Benefits

Dragon Lairs are available for free lodging and food to all in the Dracolance.
Dracolance recieve a 10% discount on docking fees throughout Paux space.
A Wyrm gains an annual income of 50,000 Credits. Each rank includes a pay increase of 50%. A Dragon kinda just gets what they want.
A Wyrm is authorized free food and lodging at all Lairs throughout the Qualear Paux. The food is basic essentials and the lodging is communal.
Upon achieving the rank of Lyndwurm a Talon is authorized a small 4 person shared dormitory and and slightly better food with 1 "Delux Meal" authorized per month.
Drakes are permitted single rooms with basic amenities (to include a kitchen and personal bathrooms) and 2 deluxe meals per month.
Amphithere recieve their own personal room within 1 lair of their choice and a deluxe meal every week.
Wyvern recieve a house of their own near the Lair and may always choose to have a deluxe meal
Dragons get what they want and are expected to assist in running 1 lair.

Accoutrements & Equipment

A hologram lapel brooch of the Dracolance sigil
Nanitesl in blood stream

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

Proven malicious acts against innocent citizens of Qualear Pax will result in a negative evaluation. If a member has more negative evaluations than positive evaluations they are dissmissed from the Dracolance.
4 years time spent without gaining a positive evaluation outside of FTL travel (Nanites will report and record FTL travel)

Type

Civic, Military, Commissioned

Equates to

Lieutenant = Wyrm
Captain = Lyndwyrm
Major = Drake
Lt. Colonel = Amphithere
Colonel = Wyvern
General = Dragon

Source of Authority

Qualear Paux Counsel

Length of Term

2 years minimum