Arming Manual

The Arming Manual is the definitive version of how best a soldier is to dress, behave, work, and so forth. This also goes a way into showing and explaining certain aspects that are expected of each role in the service of the Empire. From Servant to King, in theory.

Purpose

The purpose of the 742 manual is to better instruct the officers, soldiers, and others on how best to behave and act as military members. It outlines the required equipment needed for each rank and what is required for Arcanists, Calvary, and Engineers.

Document Structure

Clauses

The document is broken up into neat sections denoting certain requirements for each rank of the Imperial Bureaucracy and some of the Military elite. It focuses largely on the requirements for the position, the armor, training, experience expected, responsibility, respect given, and earnings expectation for each position covered. These are then further broken up by their individual order. Requirements, responsibility, and experience expected make up the first three portions of each ranks section. This is followed by the Armor, Training, and earnings expectations. Then finally the respect that shall be given to those of that rank.

Caveats

Documents were created to coexist alongside the Manual, outlining and contracting each noble and royal to sign their entire title and deed over to the Empire should they be found failing in their duty. The price was quite steep, even for the time, but the Ruling King was a former Hero of the recently completed Campaign, and the public was very keen to see the Nobility properly put in check.

Legal status

Under the jurisdiction of The Empire of Five Kings

Historical Details

Background

742 was the first year following one of the worst campaigns of the worlds history.The Abyssal Dragon Campaign  lasted from roughly 641 to 741, and with the saving of the world by the seven heroes an era of apparent peace was attempted. This was one such attempt.  During the hundred years, times had gotten much, much harder for the peoples of the Empire. Supplies regularly lost by air and sea, and the lands working against them. It was feared the Empire would shatter under the weight, however they held their convictions and attempts were made to right the terrible wrongs being done. When the Seven Heroes freed the lands, they pulled back a curtain to shine light onto an infected wound. Rot and decay had set into the Empire as a whole and horrible actions were being taken in the name of "saving the world".  One major issue was the abuse being done from those of higher ranks, taking advantage of both a brutal world and an uncaring bureaucracy to have their way with the rights and fairness of the Empire. These individuals were snuffed out, and their actions were noted as ones unbefitting the nobility and betters of the Empire. This included the treatment of indentured slaves, all of which had willingly given themselves to the servitude. They were still people and deserved to be treated as such, however some had begun beating or killing their slaves, while others merely withheld pay.  The 742 Arming Manual was the attempt to fix all the issues with the Nobility and Bureaucracy, and it would ultimately flounder under the pressure. However, it still stands as a guideline for the general actions and proper arming of soldiers and nobility. As well as the treatment and proper respect given to all those under the Imperial Sun.

History

Abyssal Dragon Campaign

Public Reaction

The nobility and royalty of the Empire were openly hostile towards the idea of reorganization, and were nearly as bad towards the idea of giving respect to those lower. However, stipulations dictated that a noble's entire title and wealth would be transferred back to the Empire should they fail to keep their agreement. This was something that the Commoners greatly appreciated, and heralded it as a victory for the common citizen.

Read the Document

Arming Manual

....as follows:

Servant:

Any man, woman, or child under the classification of a servancy contract shall not be treated in anyway less fitting than a normal being. They are to be dressed in new clothes twice yearly, and given regular opportunities for bathing and cleaning. Work done in the service of any master must be a paid position, as it is all the empires concern to see even the most downtrodden be raised or given the chance.
New Fitting Clothes twice yearly Allowances for bathing and Hygine Three warm meals per day A well maintained room
Slaves and Servants shall NOT be beaten under any circumstance, and those found in violation of this contract shall have their titles removed and wealth passed to their descendant.

As follows is the ranks of Soldier to Duke...

Soldier:

Requirements: Any man or woman under the banner of an Imperial Noble may join the ranks of the Empire's Army, Navy, Air Services, or Arcane Corps. Those wishing to join need only be over the age of twelve and with consent of their guardians provided they be alive and in a state to do so.
Responsibilities: Soldiers will work to defend the Empire under the command of Nobility and Royalty.
Experience Expected: Any enlistee wishing to join shall first need to present themselves to the local garrison, and their local recruiters shall determine the best position for them. From their they shall be trained in the arts of combat befitting their talents as they become apparent. Trainees will be given the needed skills to survive and fight against the dangers of the world that threaten the might Empire. 
Armor: Each soldier is to be given two weapons. One spear (dependant on position) and an Arming blade no longer than two hands. They are to be dressed in cloth gambeson and a cloth coif, as well as heraldry determining their house or their lords keep. Soldiers are to be equiped with leather gloves and grieves for better defense. 
Training: Soldiers shall be trained in formations, close combat, survival magics, and general techniques. They shall also be taught rudimentary skills like cooking, and math. 
Earning Expectation: Soldiers are to be paid twice monthly a stipend of 10 silver pieces and shall be allowed that money without withdrawals for supplies. 
Respect: Soldiers are to be treated as artisans when outside the military areas. They are to behave as such, and show proper respect to those of higher rank and nobility, as well as proper care to those lower.

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Type

Manual, Military

Medium

Paper

Authoring Date

12/15/742

Ratification Date

12/30/742

Authors

• Imperial King Bare Kebya of Panwan

Signatories (Characters)

• Imperial King Bare Kebya of Panwan

Signatories (Organizations)

• Imperial Bureau of Defense
• Imperial Bureau of Exploration
• The Empire of Five Kings