First Imperial Division

> *"Akino Victor" - The official motto of the First Imperial Division.*
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The First Imperial Division is different from the other Imperial Divisions. This difference is mainly due to various elite and special units that operate within the respective Imperial Division. Many attempts to climb the ranks and be granted a spot within the First Division, allow them to become close to various prominent leaders within the Imperial Akinian military as the political sphere.

Stationed in various essential and strategic garrisons in the Fire province, most recruits and conscripts for the First Imperial Division are pretty diverse. This diversity has caused some even to state that it is the most accurate display of Akinian culture and might.

**The First Imperial Division is currently led by:** First Major General, Zakito Hon.

## Deeds

These are deeds, feats and achievements of the First Imperial Division.

* **Arresting and taking out the last vestiges of the Jinryu dynasty - who attempted to revolt against the Empire. In the year 476 ADS.**
	+ *"The rise of the Akinian Empire didn't go without some hindrances and challenges. One of these was the resentment of the Jinryu dynasty, which once ruled the Fire province - before the Imperial reform. Despite no longer being in charge, the Jinryu dynasty wasn't without influence, wealth or power. Using the remains of their influence and wealth, the Jinryu dynasty attempted to gain enough support to topple the Homura dynasty in a bid to obtain the Imperial crown. However, this heinous crime was uncovered and thwarted by a few units of the First Imperial Division. Underneath the leadership of Zakito Hon, the First Imperial Division swiftly dealt with the traitors - preventing civil strife from ripping the fledgeling Empire apart."*
* **Protecting Empress Kiyomi from a large Zealot Ambush. In the year 477 ADS**.
	+ *"The threat of the Zealots was significant enough that it even dared to impose on the Empress. A plan was designed by the top of the First Imperial Division - notably the Sworn Swords. To draw the Zealots out in large enough numbers, to erode their influence and presence within the Empire - or capture prominent members, to track down their hideouts - they needed to bait them out. With permission of her Majesty, the Empress was used as bait to draw out the Zealots. The plan worked as it was too irresistible for the Zealots not to attack the weakly defended royal envoy. The aftermath allowed the Imperial military to interrogate and hunt down the remains of the Zealots present in the Empire."*

## Brigades

### 1st Imperial Brigade, Homura's Hird.

The 1st Brigade is a specialised Imperial unit. The presence of various Royal Guard units has given the 1st Brigade one of the most prestigious roles within the Imperial army. The presence of the Empress herself as leading commander of the 1st Imperial Brigade has only furthered its prestige, earning it the envy and awe from other companies.

* **Sworn Swords Elites as the First Battalion of the 1st Imperial Brigade**
	+ Which numbers 2500 troops (1500 heavy infantry, 500 skirmishers and 500 cavalry).
* **Sworn Swords regulars**
	+ Which numbers 2.500 elite infantry troops
* **Tiger Claw Cavalry**
	+ Which numbers 1.500 specialised cavalry.
* Tiger Claw Guard
	+ Which numbers 1.250 specialised medium infantry.
* **Soaring Blades**
	+ Which numbers 1000 specialised mounted skirmishers
* **Total number of troops: 8.750 soldiers.**

### 2nd Brigade, Shields of Keishi.

The 2nd Brigade is a standardized Imperial unit, with no special forces present. Brigade General Benjiro Higuchi of Keishi, currently leads the 2nd Imperial Brigade. The brigade is composed as a standard Imperial unit of its size, composed out of;

* **First Battalion of the 2nd Imperial Brigade**
	+ Which numbers 2500 veterans (1500 heavy infantry, 500 skirmishers and 500 cavalry).
* **Standard Akinian heavy infantry**
	+ Which numbers 2.500 troops.
* **Standard Akinian light infantry**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.
* **Standard Akinian skirmishers**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.
* **Standard Akinian cavalry**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.
* **Total number of troops: 8.750 soldiers.**

### 3rd Brigade, Legion of Fire.

The 3rd Brigade is a standardized Imperial unit, with no special forces present. Brigade General Benjiro Jurou Nakazawa of Morine, currently leads the 3rd Imperial Brigade. The brigade is composed as a standard Imperial unit of its size, composed out of;

* **First Battalion of the 3rd Imperial Brigade**
	+ Which numbers 2500 veterans (1500 heavy infantry, 500 skirmishers and 500 cavalry).
* **Standard Akinian heavy infantry**
	+ Which numbers 2.500 troops.
* **Standard Akinian light infantry**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.
* **Standard Akinian skirmishers**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.
* **Standard Akinian cavalry**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.

### 4th Brigade, Sanguine Fighters

The 4th Brigade is a standardized Imperial unit, with no special forces present. Brigade General Benjiro Mareo Yano of Hanaguro, currently leads the 4th Imperial Brigade. The brigade is composed as a standard Imperial unit of its size, composed out of;

* **First Battalion of the 4th Imperial Brigade**
	+ Which numbers 2500 veterans (1500 heavy infantry, 500 skirmishers and 500 cavalry).
* **Standard Akinian heavy infantry**
	+ Which numbers 2.500 troops.
* **Standard Akinian light infantry**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.
* **Standard Akinian skirmishers**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.
* **Standard Akinian cavalry**
	+ Which numbers 1.250 troops.