Tertanus

The Tertanus is the third-in-command of either a Centurian or a Captain in the Eschen Military. Each City Marshall also has one.

Qualifications

Almost all Tertanus have served as a Decanus for at least a few years. The Tertanus is usually someone who is very good at organization, logistics, and organizing people. They work very closely with their commander, and the Optinus, and are often chosen specifically to bolster that individual's weaknesses. Often, the Tertanus is one of two things: a potential future Captain or Centurian who is far too young to be promoted further and needs more time, or someone whose final step is probably Tertanus but they are incredibly good at logistics.

Appointment

An Tertanus is appointed directly by a Captain or Centurian, with the approval of their Field Marshall or Fleet Marshall. In the Guard, they are appointed by the City Marshall.

Duties

The Tertanus' duty is to support their Captain or Centurian and Optinus in any way necessary.

Accoutrements & Equipment

Generally, the Tertanus wears the same uniform as their soldiers. On their dress uniform, the Tertanus patch has eight black stars and two gold stars (top and bottom). This motif is repeated across the training fatigues and other gear - the eight black and two gold stars in a circle when possible; different variations of eight black and two gold stripes where it isn't.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

An Tertanus can leave their position when they retire, are promoted, or are removed for bad conduct or failure to perform. The Tertanus' Captain or Centurian can remove them, or they can be forced to do so by anyone above them in rank.

Tertanus

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Reports To

Captain (Navy)
Centurian (Army)
City Marshall (Guard)

Type

Civic, Military

Status

Currently In Use

Form of Address

Sir/Ma'am (General)
Tertanus (Formal)

Related Organizations

• Eschen Military