Union Imperial Army

The Grand Army of the Imperial Union is the largest division of the Hybro-Gorathic Empire armed forces, and makes up nearly 80% of the Hybretian population. In times of relative peace, 30% of the Army is enlisted in the Manufacturers Corps and works in the Hybretian factories. At any one time typically only 20% of the Hybretian Army is fully mustered. Membership is limited to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Orders, and it is difficult for members of the 3rd Order to become officers.
The majority of the army is distributed among the Hybro-Gorathic Imperial possessions, namely in the Novohybrilaudum Factory Districts. With the invention of the Malinska and the later acquisition of the lever rifle from the Gretian Empire, tactics in warfare have changed rapidly, as such the Army is in a frenzied rush to retrain. 
Hybretian troops were expected to be able to maintain their own uniforms and arms. As such, Hybretian uniforms rarely ever changed, and until 256, Hybretian officers still wore plate armor and grieves. Crested helmets were a distinctive symbol of the Grand Army of the Order's elite commanders. 
Hybretians were assigned a Regiment when they reach the age of 15 with others of their age and sex. At the age of 19, once training is completed, a Regimental Commander is elected from among their own, and approved by their Division Kodarin. The Kodarin are appointed by Generalias to oversee the command of numerous Regiments, command of the Kodarin is relegated to the Colonels. Armies are made up of typically 15 Divisions, of which a Division is made of 15 Regiments, and is headed by a Generain. Generain's are assisted in day to day operations by Comdari, who also take command of the Army when forces are split. 
In 252, provisions for the admission of foreign nationals, namely Gorathics, were made for the Army, modeled after Kordynian recruitment options. The period between the Imperial Civil War and the Sacking of Glaou-kêr saw the gradual breakdown of the traditional Regiments, and the sacking proved the final blow to the old guard. According to new orders from the King, regiments are expected to be completely redistributed by 260, and an end to the "Regimental Fraternities" is expected.
As part of the 256 Army Reforms, the uniform code was completely overhauled as part of an effort to destroy the system of Regimental Independence. An eastern style uniform was adopted, though the distinctive Hybretian Crests are to be retained as symbols of excellent service.
Until 256, Indiviudal Regiments were able to take contracts as Mercenaries with very little central control. The Mercenary law was rarely used after The Second Invasion of Kolangrad, but in 250KOR, numerous regiments intervened in the Cigaltrine Civil War, and in 256, the 184th Regiment signed a contract to serve as intimidation at negotiations for the Independent State of Glaou-kêr. After Chancellor Petrovich left the meeting, the Regiment turned on their employer for unknown reasons and sacked the city, leading the destruction of the Mercenary System by the King.
Category:Military
Category:Hybretia