Petrovburg National Guards

The Petrovburg National Guards, some also referred to as just the National Guards are various groups of armored national civil apparatus that serve for the Republic of Petrovburg. According to their respective jobs, they act as bodyguards, ceremonial guards in festivities, soldiers, and chauffeurs on several occasions. The guards are generally shown wearing extremely serious expressions and usually don't speak. Their cutie marks are obscured by their uniforms.
The national guards' helmets are reminiscent of Greek Corinthian helmets, Roman "Imperial" helmets, medieval Berber Helmets, and beret-shaped helmets with the helmet crest being the same color as their tops and bottoms.
==Divisions of the National Guards==
===Canterlot Presidential Army===
The Canterlot Presidential Army (CPA) is one of the National Guards' types. They first appear in some story episodes, such as: standing at the feet of the presidential throne, stand at the aisles of the theater, play a fanfare on the ceremonial festivities. Their uniforms featuring helmets with Petrovburg's national coat of arms, dark-blue tops, white bottoms, a pair of black boots, and redesigned armor. They patrol the national archives: one of them (who recognizes Luna) unlocks the restricted "Sweyn Forkbeard" divine for him, even though at first he tries to avoid them and dreads being discovered sneaking about but finds himself eventually cornered.
For example, set in Luna's flashback, eight presidential guards defend for Princess Finlandia as she comes on stage and raises the sun for the Summer Finland Celebration. The guards remain expressionless throughout the ceremony.
In the LMB Forgotten Friendship story episode, a person of this national army is seen walking around the Petrovburg Embassy Office at Equestria.
===Canterlot Presidential Guard===
The Canterlot Presidential Guard is one of the National Guards' types. They have Greek-style helmet, red tops, blue belt, white bottoms, and a pair of black boots. 
In the Finland Eclipsed story episode, these guards chauffeur Finlandia's carriage during the Nightmare Night's Day. In the LMB Forgotten Friendship story episode, several of these guards are present when Luna and his rival girl – Roman Rosalina, come to visit the presidential principals, both at the door to the throne room and at the foot of the presidential throne.
===Islamic Defense Forces of Petrovburg===
:Not to be confused with IDF of Israel.
The Islamic Defence Force of Petrovburg (IDF Petrovburg) appears in similar uniform to that used by the Canterlot Presidential Army and appear to possess counter-terrorism acts as well.
For example, Princess Aulia summons the knavish soldiers to invade all of Petrovburg, and states that Petrovburg will be hers to rule. Hearing to this, the national government tasks the Islamic scholars make a declaration that all affiliations to Princess Aulia are strictly forbidden. 
The other example is when several Aulia-infected thieves seen white-coat presidential army chauffeur that escorts Luna and his dog – Spike, in a chariot from Canterlot Presidential University back to Vernadsky Family House. Worried that they will harass Luna as they threatening his life, Mayor Rika commands these policemen to stop Princess Aulia's allies, the latter strikes them with lightning bolts to swat them away. The Nightmare Moon thieves later draw away, and the presidential guards land chariot into the front of the Vernadsky Family House safely. 
===Petrovburg National Police Corps===
The Petrovburg National Police Corps is one of the National Guards' types. They have black beret, white tops, golden belt, black bottoms, and a pair of black boots. 
In The Siege of Canterlot City folk story, the Police Chief initially guides Luna on his way from Vernadia to Canterlot Presidential Palace. He later summons his men to arrest Princess Aulia to be held accountable for the tyranny and outrageous demands of certain tributes.
===Huszar Guardians===
:Main article: Huszar Guardians.
In the LMB Better Together segment: Huszar Squad Goals, Luna and his friends wear the uniform of this national guard as they heard a robbery in a jewelry store, and they decide to catch the thief.
===Vernadia Royal Guard===
The Vernadia Royal Guard is one of the National Guards' types. They are the regional guards belong to Vernadia District.
==Involved characters on the National Guards==
===Admiral Luznetsov and his son===
Nikolai Luznetsov is depicted as one of the Petrovburg National Heroes. He has a mature son named Bellvania.
In the Battle for Petrovburg episode, Admiral Luznetsov only appears in The Battle of Norway Bay chapter. However, his son - Bellvania, appears as the young prince in the Vernadsky-Luznetsov Crusade chapter.
===Jozef Kosovo===
:Main article: Vice Principal Kosovo.
===Jozef Oktarini===
:Main article: Jozef Oktarini.
Jozef Oktarini is a guard who appears in-uniform in the Luna the Miracle Boy original scene, salutes Diana as he calls him "His Highness, President Diana".
In the LMB Friendship Games, he appears as an alumnus of Seborga High School. He guards First Lady Camilla during their conversation with Principal Keith.
===Martin Heldayeti===
:Main article: Martin Heldayeti.
Martin is a notable female guard who appears in the Luna the Miracle Boy original scene. 
During the Miracle Contest's dance after Roman's defeat, Luna encounters her, and the two develop a crush in the nationality sensation as they dance together following the Vernadsky Saturday Night song. When Luna returns to Vernadsky Family House, he blushes upon meeting Martin again as First Lady Camilla informs Luna that Martin is his personal assistant.
===Prince Alan of Sunset Shimmer===
The current leader of the Sunset Shimmer Corps. In the Battle for Petrovburg episode, he wishes to liberate all of Petrovburg by joining the triple alliance with Vernadia District and Twilight Federation.
===Richard Trixie===
Richard Trixie is one of the Sweyn Forkbeard's security guards.
In the Roman Backstage Pass story episode, he kicks the rest of the Friheten Seven out of the festival after Celestia provocates him.
===Rikardo Osvaldo===
:Main article: Rikardo Osvaldo.
Rika served as the captain of the presidential guard. He is now a retire.
===Zoran Hideyoshi===
:Main article: Zoran Hideyoshi.
Zoey served as the drill sergeant of the Canterlot Presidential Army for several years ago. In the Battle for Petrovburg episode, he is depicted as the Mayor of Vernadia District.
===Diana Zhukov===
Diana currently serves as the marshall Canterlot Presidential Army. He is only mentioned in the Devastating Princess Aulia chapter on the last scene.
==Depictions in the series==
Each division appears on several story episodes.
===Canterlot Presidential Tales===
In The Fluttershy Emperor and the Switzerland Garden story, Jozef is called away by Finlandia to hold trials for new guard recruits including Jasper Hoof and Topaz. Lieutenant Jade Wing is also featured in chapter 9.
In the Princess Finlandia and the Presidential Waves story, several guards accompany Princess Finlandia to the Iceland District and later inform her of a Carcinus attack on the Canterlot Presidentials.
In the Principal Tony and the Sirbistan Partisans story, the presidential guards are given the names Echo and Nocturn. These guards being a different "race of ponies that lived deep within mountain caves like bats." Echo and Nocturn are revealed to have entered Tony service after he saved them from a dragon, and they accompany him to the titular festival.
==Other depictions==
===Canterlot Presidential Army===
The President Guards serve as the protectors of President Diana and all of Petrovburg.
===Canterlot Presidential Guards===
These protectors are identified by their dark coats and manes, as well as their purple armor.
===Petrovburg National Police Corps===
The brave royal guards serve Princess Finn and Principal Tony. Their job is to protect Petrovburg from any harm.
===Jozef Oktarini===
He's dedicated to his job--but it's hard to say if this gentleman joined to serve and protect, or just to wear that snazzy uniform.
===Presidential Secretary Guardians===
Princess Finlandia makes sure to rotate her guardians into the Canterlot Presidential Guard on a regular basis. It's broadening!
==Quotes==
Luna the Miracle Boy
:Jozef Oktarini
::His Highness – President Vladimir Diana!
 
The Fall of Princess Roman
:Canterlot Presidential Guards (mentions about Roman)
::She took us by surprise and just... just... jumped in the mirror. I don't know...
:Canterlot Presidential Guards:
::Why hang it in an even more prominent place? Shouldn't you hide the mirror, Princess Roman?
Principal Tony and the Sirbistan Partisans
:Jozef Oktarini
::And for this, tonight we celebrate for our dear principal of Canterlot Presidentials – Tony of Serbia! 
The Battle of Norway Bay
:Admiral Luznetsov
::We have almost reached Norway Bay. Our shipments for the construction of the lighthouse in the bay will be here shortly as well.
:Luznetsov Demolition Ship Commander (assures the Norway Bay fisherman)
::No worries, we will blast their ships into a million pieces.
:Admiral Luznetsov
::The lighthouse is built. We have acquired the divine favor of Allah, and the Soviet rule will be ended thanks to His power.
Chetverg's Salvage
:Vice Principal Kosovo
::What a terrible sight! I must meet with Richard before this state is burned to the ground!
:Petrovburg national volunteers
::We've been waiting for too long, Your Highness. The road ahead is swarming with the CHS tyrannic troops. We should not proceed until we've replenished our forces.
:Canterlot Presidential soldiers
::Aulia is a wicked and greedy queen. We choose to follow you instead.
:Petrovburg national volunteers
::We are almost home, Your Highness and Duke Jozef. We will be able to rest soon.
The Triple Alliance
:Prince Alan of Sunset Shimmer
::Soldiers! To arms and ride with joy! Destroy Canterlot High School! Leave none of them alive!
:Mayor of Vernadia
::The army of Canterlot High School has been defeated, and their princes have been slain!
:Vice Principal Kosovo
::Greetings to Luna and his father – Mr. Artemis. It is time to take the battle for Petrovburg.
The Siege of Canterlot City
:President Diana (notices the armies of Canterlot High School)
::The enemy moves against us! Man the walls!
:Princess Finlandia (depicted as Principal Celestia)
::Death to Canterlot High School – the home of the traitors of Petrovburg!
:President Diana
::Aulia shall die for her tyranny and crime, or I will forfeit my presidential crown, I swear it.
:Canterlot City police chief
::The Canterlot High will not surrender, unless my men will capture Princess Aulia to be held accountable for her tyranny.
:Canterlot City police chief
::Princess Aulia, you are under arrest for the tyranny and the country abuse! Meet the President right now!
Vernadsky-Luznetsov Crusade
:Vernadia Soldier Commander
::We have repelled Canterlot High's pirates! Petrovburg is ours!
:Vice Principal Kosovo
::Soldiers of Canterlot Presidential University are eager to fight for Petrovburg [sic] Is the Pariaman territories not enough? Must you conquer all of the Canterlot High thugs to satisfy the national vanity?
:Admiral Lindazin (notices the final enemy forces approach the Pariaman territories)
::The armies of Canterlot High School are attacking, we must defend our city!
:Prince Bellvania
::The fireballs have launched at the enemies! Canterlot High School will burn!
The Fall of Canterlot High School
:Vernadsky volunteers leader
::We have no time to lose! We must deliver the corpse of Princess Aulia to free Luna before the Canterlot High bastards change their mind.
:Principal Tony
::We will not forgive Canterlot High School for what they have done to our people. We will go to Equestria instead.
:President Diana
::We will make the people of Canterlot High School regret their dishonesty!
:Canterlot Presidential soldiers (salutes President Diana)
::We stand by your side, Your Highness!
:Vernadia Army Commander
::We will help you fight the Canterlot High oppressors!
:Princess Finlandia (depicted as Principal Celestia)
::The bandits have pass away! Who will want to fight for Aulia now, when she cannot even present herself as a must-loved leader? None!
:President Diana (congratulates when the Principal of Canterlot High School dies)
::We have dealt with the insubordinate community that tried to extort Canterlot City and threatening to destroy the republic. Our people... will have eternal gratitude.
:President Diana
::Do not forget to promise to me, Vernadians: Canterlot High School must be razed to the ground!
:Prince Artemis (when Canterlot High School has been destroyed)
::You're never welcome back here, Aulia!
:President Diana
::For a moment I thought that the good destiny for the republic was lost forever. [sic] Petrovburg is in our debt, Vernadians.
Personal messages
:Canterlot Presidential Guards (formal salute)
::Hail!
:Canterlot Presidential Guards
::We're officers of the CPA. We take our orders from royalty. With Princess Aulia gone, and Mr. President overseeing Petrovburg now, that means we take our orders from you.
==Gallery==
==References==
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