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~The Confederation's Sword~
Rooted in a strict code of honor and unwavering loyalty to the Confederation's ideals, every soldier is trained to embody the values of unity, duty, and perseverance. Their motto, "United in Purpose, Unyielding in Battle," reflects their enduring commitment to the Imperial vision of a unified, enduring Empire. It is more than a phrase, it is a vow. A reminder that each member is not just a soldier, but a guardian of the Imperial legacy, charged with upholding order and securing peace across the stars.
Doctrine and Strategy
Though its methods remain aggressive and uncompromising, the Corps does not enforce through fear alone. It rules through authority backed by unwavering discipline, overwhelming force, and a doctrine designed to maintain control in the most hostile of environments. It is not chaos that fuels the Imperator Corps, but the opposite: a relentless, orderly march towards dominance.
Core Strategic Pillars
- Planetary Dominance and Presence - The Corps establishes control not simply through violence, but through presence. Command posts, fortresses, and martial infrastructure are quickly erected to solidify the Confederation's authority.
- Shock and Awe - When the Corps is unleashed, it does so with surgical brutality. Orbital bombardments, precision artillery strikes, walker divisions, and mechanized infantry work in perfect coordination to overwhelm and incapacitate enemy forces before they can form a coherent defense. The Corps does not fight fair, it fights to win.
- Suppression of Resistance - Insurgencies are not allowed to grow. Surveillance infrastructure, internal checkpoints, and embedded military police work in tandem with psychological operations to isolate and neutralize resistance cells.
- Loyalty Through Purpose and Indoctrination - The Corps does not rely on fear to maintain cohesion; it fosters ideological loyalty through structured indoctrination during training. Every soldier is taught not just to fight, but to understand why they fight. By instilling purpose, discipline, and a shared vision, the Corps binds its legions through belief rather than fear.
- Hierarchical Excellence - The Corps thrives on a meritocratic but rigid command structure. Orders are expected to be followed without hesitation, but the Corps also trains its junior officers and NCOs to think independently when necessary. Commanders are expected to embody efficiency, adaptability, and resolve.
Structure and Organization
- Specializations:
- The Imperator Vanguard – This group specializes in rapid, high-intensity assaults, breaking enemy lines, and seizing critical objectives. Their aggressive and decisive combat style is designed to turn the tide of battle in critical moments.
- The Imperator Bulwark – These soldiers are rigorously trained in standard and combined arms tactics, they maintain a state of constant readiness, securing territory, engaging in sustained ground combat, and forming the steadfast foundation upon which the Corps is built. They are essential and dependable.
- Section Umbra – Trained in advanced tactics that often blur the lines of legality and morality, these operators carry out politically sensitive missions with precision and discretion, ensuring that threats are neutralized before they can escalate into a full-blown crisis.
- The Imperator Vanguard – This group specializes in rapid, high-intensity assaults, breaking enemy lines, and seizing critical objectives. Their aggressive and decisive combat style is designed to turn the tide of battle in critical moments.
- Trooper Types:
- Imperial Stormtroopers – Elite shock troops known for their white armor and unwavering loyalty to the Confederation, form the bulk of the vanguard’s forces.
- Imperator Guard – Standard infantry. They are often less equipped than stormtroopers, but they form the bulk of individual planetary forces and the Imperator Corps.
- Imperial Paragons – Revered and elite soldiers from the ranks of the fallen Empire of the Lost, the Paragons take up a new creed to defend the Confederation. Using their powered-assisted heavy armor, they assist the Imperator Vanguard as the spearhead of the Corps.
- Vehicle Divisions – Included armored units like walkers, tanks, and personnel carriers.
- Special Forces – Black ops teams such as the Bullfrogs, Death Troopers, and Purge Troopers are utilized for specific mission sets. They fall under the umbrella of Section Umbra and are led by the Marshal of Special Forces.
- Research & Development – Special divisions tasked with military research and development projects, basic lab coat types.
- Corps of Imperial Engineers – Tasked with military infrastructure projects and maintenance.
- Imperial Stormtroopers – Elite shock troops known for their white armor and unwavering loyalty to the Confederation, form the bulk of the vanguard’s forces.
RANKS OF THE IMPERATOR CORPS
Command Officer Ranks
- High General – The highest rank in the Imperator Corps, equivalent to the Grand Admiral in the Navy. Also a member of Imperial High Command.
- Sector General – Commanders of multiple armies, overseeing multiple system forces. Limited in number.
- General – Leads armies, often responsible for entire planetary operations or large battlefronts.
Officer Ranks
- High Colonel – Leads regiments and major strategic units.
- Colonel – Assists high colonels in regimental command, often leading battalions.
- Major – Assists colonels in battalion command, acting as key tactical leaders.
- Captain – Leads infantry companies or Special Forces units, often deployed on the front lines.
- Senior Lieutenant – Assists captains in company command, leads platoons of soldiers.
- Junior Lieutenant – Junior officers leading smaller platoons, often newly commissioned.
Enlisted Ranks
- Sergeant Major – Senior Non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) assist in leading large formations and serve as aides to senior army officers.
- First Sergeant – Senior Non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) assist in leading companies and maintaining order.
- Staff Sergeant – Non-commissioned officers (NCOs) assist in leading platoons and maintaining order
- Sergeant – Non-commissioned officers (NCOs) leading squads and maintaining order.
- Corporal – Junior NCO rank, often assisting sergeants in squad leadership.
- Trooper – The lowest rank, standard foot soldiers of the Corps.
Write-Up by
Arthus Karn
, with modifications by myself.
