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 *Legionara*e 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.