Valthian Republic Military Ranks

== Introduction ==
The Valthian Republic, having formed in Universe A3 after the Interwar Period, overall has a similar military structure to its imperial predecessor. Likewise, many of the ranks share their etymology with ancient Valthian ranks that were attributed to warriors as opposed to the modern soldier units. 
== Army Ranks ==
==== 1. Primus/Primuses - Commander in Chief ====
Average Pay: 200 Ducati/Hour
The Primus provides the final say in all military affairs, leading all the units beneath him, and is only beholden to the emperor. To become a Primus, one must serve at least ten years as a Legate, although otherwise the specific requirements may vary as they are personally appointed by the emperor. Similar to the Legate, the Primus has a considerable amount of freedom, although even more so than the Legate. 
While the Legate may be switched between armies or placed into active duty by a Primus, a Primus can decide his own duties, and thus could hypothetically never place himself in active duty, but instead give orders from his HQ. Primuses in total lead the entire Valthian military. 
==== 2. Legate/Legates - Leader of an Army (100,000 Men) ====
Average Pay: 100 Ducati/Hour
An army, consisting of two corps, is lead by a Legate, a unit which must have served at least 10 years of active duty and 1 term as a Corprari in order to be capable for promotion. Legates, unlike Corprari, have no specified terms, and in general have a considerable amount of freedom to switch between armies, as long as it is a mutual agreement between other units of similar rank. With no terms, a Legate can resign from his army at will, unless serving active duty, as well as serve indefinitely unless discharged by the Primus. Legates in total lead 100,000 troops. 
==== 3. Corprari Prima/Corprarae Primae - Leader of a Corps (50,000 Men) ====
Average Pay: 50-55 Ducati/Hour
A Corprari Prima has the same essential duties as a Corprari with the exception that they have more prestige over the other Corprari of their army, and will automatically inherit the position of Legate if their respective Legate were to die. There is no specification as to how a Corprari may become a Corprari Prima and some armies may not even have a Corprari Prima, it is simply the Legate's final say as to whether or not a Corprari is worthy of this rank. Corprarae Primae in total lead 50,000 troops. 
==== 4. Corprari/Corprarae - Leader of a Corps (50,000 Men) ====
Average Pay: 50 Ducati/Hour
A corps, consisting of 50,000 men or 5 divisions, is lead by a Corprari, a unit which must have served at least 5 years of active duty or have been personally promoted by his Legate in order to assume this rank. Corprarae generally play active roles in battle, and many hoping to rise in the ranks of the military strive to become Corprarae in order to gain their necessary years of active duty. Once becoming a Corprari, the unit will be bound to 1 term of service, equating to 4 years until he may be eligible for promotion, demotion, or resignation. 
Once this term is over, the Corprari's respective Legate may choose designate the Corprari as a Corprari Prima, a rank which places the Corprari in a position of seniority over the army's other respective Corprari and in a hereditary position where if the Legate were to die, the Corprari Prima will automatically be promoted to Legate regardless of whether or not his term is over. Being that Corprarae are bound to their terms of service, Legates who see their Corprarae as a burden often send them on suicide missions in order to dispose of them and find a more suitable Corprari for replacement. Corprarae in total lead 50,000 troops. 
==== 5. Insempar/Insempars - Leader of a Division (10,000 Men) ====
Average Pay: 35 Ducati/Hour
A division, consisting of 10,000 troops, is lead by an Insempar, a rank which merely requires the unit to be of the Centurion rank in order to be eligible for promotion by the Corprari. Insempars are generally considered to be highly loyal to their respective Corprari due to the fact that their terms automatically line up with the Corprari upon promotion. 
For example, if a Corprari is halfway done with their term, then the Insempar would serve under the Corprari for the remaining 2 years until he would be eligible for promotion, demotion, or resignation. With Insempars generally working close with their respective Corprari, it logically follows that Insempar is another rank with a considerable amount of combat in store for them. Insempars in total lead 10,000 troops, and thus 5 in total serve in a corps. 
==== 6. Centurion/Centurions - Leader of a Centuria ====
Average Pay: 20 Ducati/Hour
A centuria, consisting of 1,000 troops, is lead by a Centurion, an ancient rank which has existed all throughout Valthiar's history. In order to be eligible for promotion to Centurion, there are no de jure requirements, however some Insempars only promote those of the Tribune rank. Centurions report directly to their respective Insempar and act as distributors to theInsempars orders. In battles or missions involving an entire division however, a Centurion will rarely take any leadership role, and merely act as an ordinary soldier, although may give orders if their Insempar dies. 
==== 7. Tribune/Tribunes - Elite Legionara ====
Average Pay: 12 Ducati/Hour
Tribunes are a fairly recent rank and not yet an official rank within the Valthian Military, created with the aim to produce work ethic in the Legionarae. In order to become a Tribune, a Legionara must demonstrate strong bravery, leadership, loyalty, and overall combat efficacy. 
While not an official rank, becoming a Tribune will push that unit to the top of the Centuria Manifest as a candidate to receive promotion, and thus becoming a Tribune may act as a springboard for rising through the army's ranks. Tribunes, while not given any official uniform, are generally paid 20% more than Legionarae and will often assume a leadership role in training activities or small scale missions, and are sometimes given other benefits such as preferable housing. 
==== 8. Legionara/Legionarae - Soldier ====
Average Pay: 10 Ducati/Hour
Legionarae are a basic unit of the Valthian Military, and the vast majority of active duty Valthians comprise this role. Legionarae directly report to their Centurion for leadership, and must unquestionably follow their orders otherwise they may be discharged. In order to become a Legionara one must complete 6 months of training as a Tirati.
==== 9. Tirati/Tiratae - Trainee ====
Average Pay: 2 Ducati/Hour
Tiratae are initiates of the Valthian Military, and will be enrolled in a 6 month training course called Sempis Bellum (Martial Training) where they will learn the essential duties to becoming a Legionara. During this course, Tiratae will learn duties such as how to load and fire their anbus (rifle), how to effectively survive in the wild, and will also undergo strenuous exercise to increase their resolve. If a Tirati demonstrates the incapability to perform these basic duties, they may be discharged from the course.
Throughout training, Tiratae are payed an abysmal 2 Ducati per hour, an amount beneath the Valthian minimum wage of 5 Ducati per hour, however this pay is justified under the rationale that necessities such as food and housing are provided at the training camp. During times of war, the Tirati role may be suspended and all initiates will immediately become Legionarae. In order to become a Tirati one must be male, of no physical or mental encumbrances, and at least 16 years of age, although this age requirement may decrease during times of war.