Unreviewed Ascendant Legions

[Darth Imperius]

Ascendant Legions​

• Intent: To create an analogue of the Stormtrooper Corps for the Dark Empire and Ascendant Order.
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• Army Name: Ascendant Legions
  
• Classification: Professional Army
• Affiliation: Dark Empire, Darth Imperius, Sith Ascendant Order
• Army Symbol: The Ascendant Order hexagon with a clenched gauntlet.
• Description: The Ascendant Legions are a professional fighting force under the Dark Empire and Sith Ascendant Order. They are uniquely loyal to the ideals of the Sith, seeing the Sith as the rightful rulers of the Galaxy and desiring nothing but seeing that come to become the new reality. They are drafted from the all children of members of the Sith Order and its subgroups who are born without the connection to the Force as well as the orphans of officers who died in imperial service. Their red armors, their mindset, battle doctrine and formations are the successor of the original Final Order's Sith Troopers. The Ascendant Legionaries receive designations instead of names, usually in the following format: AL-A1234, the shortcut 'AL' for Ascendant Legionary while followed by a badge letter and individual number.

• Headquarters:
  • Ascension
• Goals: Sith Supremacy, Magocratic Order, Kraterocratic Society
• Reputation: The Legions of the Ascendant Order are infamous for their zealotry and fanatism in adherence and obedience to their Sith overlords and imperial expansion. Their ability to fight stands not in their loyalties shadow though, they are drilled and trained from childhood and perform extremely well in most combat environments. They are ruthless, disciplined and professional soldiers that have neither doubt nor hesitation, are equipped with the best weaponry the Dark Empire has to offer and will go beyond death to achieve their goals.

• Army Size: Large
• Composition: The Ascendant Legions are made up of children of the Sith which are not gifted with a connection to the Force and regular military officer's orphans. They are inducted into the Legions at a very young age and will be trained, lectured and indoctrinated for the rest of their life. The battle line is composed of the Legion, which adopts the name of a Sith from history (such as Ajunta Pall, Sidious, Malak etc.) and has an strength of 5,000 Ascendant Legionaries.
  • Order of Battle
    • Ascendant Legion Organisation
      • Composed of 10 Cohorts â 500 Legionaries
      • Organised in Companies â 100 Legionaries and Squads â 10 Legionaries
    • Ascendant Legionary Types
      • Legionary (rank & file)
      • Heavy Legionary (heavy weapons)
      • Jetpack Legionary (jetpack)
      • Flame Legionary (flamethrower)
      • Legionary Grenadier (assault specialist)
      • Tank Legionary (tank and walker crews)
      • Legionary Medic (medic)
      • Legionary Engineer (engineer, sapper)
      • Commandos (special operations capable)
      • Death Legionary (special forces)
      • Legionary Officer (officers)
    • Ranks
      • Flag Command
        • Allegiant General (Supreme Commander Ascendant Legions)
        • Lord Militant (Chief of Staff, Theater Commander)
        • Militant Commander (Senior Field Commander)
        • Legate Commander (Legion Commander)
      • Officers
        • Tribune Commander (Cohort Commander)
        • Centurion Commander (Company Company)
        • Lieutenant (Junior Company Command/Senior Squad Command)
      • Non-Commissioned Officers
        • Sergeant Commander (Cohort Sergeant)
        • Banner Sergeant (Company Sergeant, Standard Bearer)
        • Sergeant (Squad Commander)
      • Enlisted
        • Corporal (Veteran, Fireteam Leader)
        • Legionary (Rank & File)
        • Blackshield (Recruit)
  • Recruitment & Training
    • Recruitment: The Ascendant Legionaries are recruited from the age of three to six from any family that has a member in the Sith Order and is not Force sensitive, any orphan of an imperial officer as well as volunteered children. It is an Empire wide conscription to supply the Ascendant Legions with its soldiers and build a fighting force that is not loyal to any Sith, Warlord or faction but the Sith Empire itself. To be recruited into the Ascendant Legionaries and not other units, the supplicants have to fulfill certain physical standards such as being able to make full use of the Legions equipment, be not Force sensitive, not even slightly and pass a mental examination, that can include mild forms of torture to measure willpower.
    • Training: The training of the Ascendant Legionaries is as brutal as it is efficient, creating soldiers excelling at weapon handling, reaction speed, endurance and of course, loyalty. From the earliest days they are hammered with indoctrination, flash-training and loyalty conditioning, learning even the Sith Code and making it their mantra to overcome pain, loss and suffering while always looking up to the Sith Order itself as their greatest examples. Sith Warriors, Inquisitors and Sorcerers are frequenting the training grounds to train with them, to show their powers and make them accustomed to their life, views and strengths. When the Sith Trooper has reached their full growth, they receive their first, actual Legionary armor with a black stripe going from across the helmet down the middle of their armor and are now called a 'Blackshield', a rookie still. Life fire exercises start as soon as the young recruits can properly hold and fire the blasters, large maneuvers with other groups are taking them out into the field and test their combat readiness while survival trainings test their endurance, willpower and to suffer through intense hardships. All at the promise of the Sith gaining power and the Dark side reigning supreme.
  • Enhancements
    • To augment their speed and reflexes, Ascendant Legionaries undergo genetic modifications that optimize their muscle fibers and neural pathways. Scientists introduce specialized proteins that increase the efficiency of fast-twitch muscle fibers, allowing for explosive bursts of speed and rapid movements. Simultaneously, their nervous systems are enhanced with synthetic neurotransmitters that reduce reaction times to near-instantaneous levels. This combination ensures that Sith Troopers can outmaneuver their opponents in battle, dodging blaster fire and closing distances with terrifying swiftness.
    • In terms of basic strength, the Legionaries are subjected to a rigorous regimen of hormonal and skeletal enhancements. Growth hormones and anabolic agents are carefully calibrated to increase muscle density and bone strength without compromising agility. Additionally, their skeletal structures are reinforced with bio-compatible alloys, making them more resistant to physical trauma. These modifications result in soldiers capable of overpowering most adversaries in hand-to-hand combat and enduring the physical demands of prolonged warfare.
    • Obedience is perhaps the most critical aspect of an Ascendant Legionary's enhancement. Through a combination of neural conditioning and cybernetic implants, their minds are reshaped to ensure absolute obedience to the commands given. Neural pathways associated with independent thought are subtly altered, while implants monitor and suppress any signs of dissent or hesitation. This process is often reinforced with psychological conditioning, embedding a deep-seated devotion to the Sith and Empire cause. As a result, Sith Troopers operate with unwavering focus and discipline, executing orders without question or remorse while maintaining creative, independent thought for battlefield adaptation.

Player-Characters

• Aemicia Vaiken - Lord Militant
• Hellmarch - Lord Militant

Non-Player-Characters/Formations

• Malgus Legion, 1st Legion - Engaged in the Ascendant Crusade.
• Khaion Legion, 2nd Legion - Supporting the Dark Empire.
• Tekthon Legion, 3rd Legion - Engaged in the Ascendant Crusade.
• Kasim Legion, 4th Legion - Engaged in the Ascendant Crusade.

The Ascendant Legions were introduced into the Dark Empire together with a general conscription by the union of the Dark Imperials and the Sith of the Ascendant Order. Promised not to be a tool of the latters power leverage, they were nevertheless drilled specifically to serve alongside Sith in battle and to serve under them. Further the idea was to offer a competitor for the Stormtrooper Corps, to fortify the duality of the Dark Empire in its Imperial and Sith foundations while promoting a strong challenge to the imperial elite.

Commanded by an Allegiant General, similar to that of the Stormtrooper Corps, the Ascendant Legions would be directly under the Sphere of Military Command together with the Stormtrooper Corps, Imperial Army and Navy, serving as fourth standing and operational military branch. While significantly smaller in numbers than Army and Navy, and also smaller than the Stormtrooper Corps, the discipline and obedience of the Sith Troopers was only matched by their extreme training regime that was overseen by nothing less than Eternal Legionaries.

The Ascendant Legion's combat doctrine is a masterful synthesis of unbreakable defensive discipline and relentless, precision-driven aggression, making it one of the most formidable forces in the galaxy. On the battlefield, the Legion operates as a seamless fusion of steadfast resilience and calculated ferocity, capable of adapting to any threat while maintaining an ironclad command structure. Each trooper is trained to embody the principles of unwavering loyalty and ruthless efficiency, ensuring that the Legion functions as both an immovable shield and an unstoppable blade.

In defensive operations, the Legion excels at creating impregnable strongholds, utilizing advanced fortification techniques and overlapping fields of fire to repel enemy assaults. Troopers are drilled to hold their positions with unyielding determination, their armor and energy shields forming an unbreakable barrier that can withstand even the most overwhelming attacks. The Legion's defensive strategies are complemented by a mastery of siege warfare, employing heavy artillery and orbital support to dismantle enemy fortifications with surgical precision.

When on the offensive, the Ascendant Legion transforms into a relentless force of destruction, striking with speed and precision to overwhelm adversaries before they can mount a coherent defense. The Legion's assault tactics emphasize rapid deployment and devastating firepower, often spearheaded by elite units that exploit weaknesses in enemy lines. Troopers are trained to adapt to changing battlefield conditions, seamlessly transitioning from entrenched defense to lightning-fast offense as the situation demands. This duality of purpose ensures that the Sith Trooper Legion dominates every theater of war, embodying the ideals of strength, discipline, and absolute victory.

Glory to the Empire.