The Azrael (ɔdʒˌɑːˈreɪiːl)

Otherwise known as the 'Angels of Death.'

Composition

Manpower

90 000 000 men in manpower
540 000 men in a supply chain
1 203 000 men in administrative and logistical roles
8000 Common Divisions
13 Elite Divisions

Equipment

The Standard Azrael Uniform consists of a black leather tunic and white or dark baggy leggings. The units are then equipped with A Full-Plated Brestplate, shoulder-pads, helmets with visors and woven scarfs that were gilded or crafted with alloyed and tempered Aurelium Gold.

Most of the Azrael Armor consists of general survival tools and weaponry, as they must be prepared for any dastardly and dangerous creature within The Converging Valleys

Weaponry

The weaponry of an Azrael can vary from troop to troop, division to division and even between individual high-ranking members. However, generally there are three troop divisions:
-The Azrael Guard Enforcer that wears the heaviest alloyed set of armor and wields a 1.6m-long Aurelium Gold Longsword, tempered and sharpened to its finest.
-The Azrael Deadshot Archer, that wears a relatively lighter alloyed set of armor, wielding a longbow encrusted with Aurelium Gold and various mana conduits, as well as the ductile Aurelium Gold bowstrings.
-The Azrael Mana Mage-Conduit, that wears a balance of alloyed armor,that is fitted with various affinitive mana conduits and gemstones that help the casters to weave spells much faster, maintain longer concentration and increase spell potency.

Vehicles

The Azrael use a variety of mounts throughout The Converging Valleys. However, recently Azrael Airships have been spotted to patrol the skies of The Converging Valleys.

Structure

The Azrael report to a single-file hierarchical system. The various rankings are as follows:
1. The Azrael's First
2. Azrael Second-In Command
3. Azrael General
4. Azrael Battalion Commander
5. Azrael Elite Divison Captain
6. Azrael Special Operative
7. Azrael Elite Division Operative
8. Azrael Divisional Captain
9. Azrael Recruit
10. Azrael Recruit Candidate or Militia Representative

Tactics

The Azrael tend to use a variety of war strategies and tactics depending on their operations. But within The City of Oasis, they tend to travel in groups of five to ambush enemies from the stealths of the sands or the night sky.

They skirmish the enemy and assault them with immense power and usually overpower them completely using their swift maneuvers and strong hits.

Training

The Azrael go through a rigorous training and selection process that involves teaching the Way of the Southern Sands and various other common fighting techniques from each of the capitals of The Converging Valleys.

The selection process involves the training of the mind, the will, and the body. 12 hours of raw and intense physical combat on the sands and in different terrain, and then magical and meditative practice, followed by the training of your will through life-or-death situations from the diving into real missions and real combat experience.

Logistics

Logistical Support

The Azrael has an extensive network of logistical support, an entire battalion's worth of manpower and resources just allocated for their logistical support and operations.

The Azrael has various networks of communications that they use and covert scout operatives and spies that notify local operatives or even elite or special divisions to enter the fray and handle the situation.

The Azrael also have various technologies to teleport throughout The Converging Valleys and relay information across long distances.

Auxilia

There are many sub-divisions within the Azrael's Auxiliary Branch, hence the list will not cover all, but these are the notable sub-divisions:
-Azrael Auxiliary Police
-Azrael Guardians
-Azrael Sweeper Corps
-Azrael Night Operatives
-Azrael Investigation Operatives

Upkeep

The Azrael relies on the financial support of the entirety of The Converging Valleys, as it receives 100% of its funding from The Converging Valleys Allied States Government.

Recruitment

The Azrael recruits any strong warriors it can and hence it holds an annual Azrael Tryouts every year in as many venues as possible. These Azrael Tryouts all lead to a single invitation to join the Azrael's ranks, in which a further shortlist will be created through various other trials and tests.

Type

Infantry

Overall training Level

Professional

Assumed Veterancy

Veteran

Used by

• The Converging Valleys Allied States Government