The Honorbound Militants Handbook

Honorbound Militant Handbook

Militant Ranks, Code of Conduct,

and  branches.

Second in Command: Mazekenne Dawnstrider(Co-GM, head of Militant Branch)

Third in Commands: Arlien Silvershield(Senior Officer, Naval/Marine Specialist), Winter Shadowsprye(Survival Specialist)

Base of Operations:Greydawn Watch(Temporary, Arliens Garrison Proxy),Dawnstrider Landing(Thresher’s Wharf Proxy)

Branches:

Ranger Corps(Mazekenne)

Self-Defense Force(Aeydark(Land)/Arlien(Land/Sea))

## Section One: Code of Conduct

By applying and entering the Honorbound Militant Self Defense Forces, you hereby agree to represent the Self Defense Force, both within the confines of the Dawnstrider Estate, the Greydawn Watch, and any other installations or locations under the Honorbound’s direct jurisdiction, but also without said installations and locations, such as major population hubs(Stormwind, Silvermoon, Etc.), as well as any other location or event where the general population has a clear view of those who are a part of the Honorbound Militant Self-Defense Force.

With that being said, the Honorbound Militant Self-Defense Force, or the HMSDF, hold itself to similar standards of many world militaries, such as the Stormwind Royal Military, including attending to duties while ‘on the clock’, as well as refraining from certain activities, such as blatant drunkenness, unwarranted violence, and unethical actions, such as partaking in corruption of local officials.

Off the clock, members of the SDF are free to do what they wish, with the stipulation that such actions will not either conflict with local laws or customs, or any outright aggression against the local populace or authorities. Such actions include:

1. Accepting Bounty Jobs for either intimidation or assassination.
2. Seeking direct physical or mental harm against a person or authority. NOTE: Swearing at said persons does not fall under this rule, even though it is highly recommended to avoid, for it can lead to direct physical conflict.
3. Indirectly assaulting, OR indirectly killing, local persons or authorities. This includes poisoning food items, drinking items(such as Water or Alcohol), or delivering arms to a local group for the sole intent to cause harm.

When the Honorbound Militant Self-Defense Force, or a part of the SDF, is either in direct conflict with any faction or nation, OR indirect conflict for ANY reason, on the slim chance of such scenarios becoming reality, the SDF has rules on how to engage the opponent. They are the following:

1. No deliberate attacks against the local civilian population.
2. Surrendering soldiers or civilians are not to be harmed if reasonably possible.(We understand that some will continue resisting, even after surrender, for any force necessary to subdue the surrendered persons, within reason, will be allowed.)
3. No usage of what would be considered as ‘Breaking the rules of War’. This includes(but not limited to) usage of indiscriminate weapons, such as Mines, Gasses, or even Blight, unjustified assaults upon civilian centers with garrisons, and poisoning the land/water to make it unusable to anyone for survival.
4. Engaging any and all hostile forces OUTSIDE the Area of Operation, even if justified. The Self-Defense Force is not meant to be an outright offensive arm of those Bound by Honor.

## Section Two: Ranks

Like any military-oriented organization, the Honorbound Militants has its own rank and internal structure. The Human/Orcish Equivalent will be noted along each rank, in order to reduce confusion for newcomers, as well as establish a chain of command if the SDF is ever in a joint operation, or operating in a region with other active military units. NOTE: Unless the SDF is in a direct joint operation, NO Officer, unless of the rank of General or Higher, will order any SDF unit or personnel to undertake any operation that would involve combat.

### Officer Ranks:

Ranger-General/Lord-Commander(General): The ultimate authority and overall commanders of the Self-Defense Forces, and thus make the final decision of major operations, both offensive and defensive. They also are involved with coordinating both the Ranger Corps and the Self Defense Forces in deployments, and either the Lord-Commander, or the Ranger General, must either have their appointed officer or themselves, must be present within the Area of Operation during a campaign involving either one of the branches, or both of the branches. In such cases, where either of the Ranger-General or Lord-Commander is not present, and their assigned officer is present, the order must be in writing to establish said authority.

The Ranger-General and Lord-Commander, in any case, has any other absolute authority over any member of the SDF, and will be able to exercise such authority as they see fit.

Ranger-Captain/Commodore(Captain/Commodore): The Second in Command to their respective branches in the Ranger Corps and the Self-Defense Force, the Ranger-Captain and Commodore are responsible for the overall day-to-day administrative operations, as well as maintaining the Corps/SDF’s readiness in case of a state of conflict. They hold the authority to conduct minor operations independently of the Ranger-General and Lord-Commander, and in fact are recommended to do so, in case their superiors are either indisposed, or knocked out of action, for they may gain experience in command.

Ranger-Lieutenant/Knight-Lieutenant: The Lowest Officer Rank, the Lieutenant is someone who is selected by the Ranger-Captain/Commodore, and approved by the Lord-Commander/Ranger-General. They have displayed leadership skills and ingenuity that would favor the Honorbound Militants. In order to expand these skills, the Lieutenants can conduct drills, run exercises, and offer improvements for overall operations. A specific Lieutenant may be required to act as a Quartermaster for their respective

### Enlisted Ranks:

Ranger/Marine(Sergeant): The most senior of the Enlisted, Rangers and Marines are proven to be adept in their fields. They help those who are fresh in getting into combat shape, along with the officers. While not officers, Marines and Rangers are considered Non-Commissioned Officers, and are afforded several privileges, such as giving orders in the field to other enlisted. Sergeants also assist in providing a list of equipment, armor, and weapons to the Quartermaster Lieutenants for acquisition for Privates.

Partisan/Seaman(Corporal): Those who are fully trained in their respective fields of the Ranger Corps or the Self Defense Force. Partisans and Seamen also have received their full kit for their respective operations.

Private: They are newly recruited members of the Self-Defense Forces, and are awaiting evaluation for assignment to either the Ranger Corps or SDF. They also must seek out a Quartermaster or Officer to be issued their equipment.

### Section Three: Branches

The Honorbound Militant Self Defense Forces are broken up into two separate branches: The Ranger Corps and the Self Defense Force.

### Ranger Corps

The Ranger Corps is based off of the Farstrider Corps of Quel’thalas, and thus inherits a fair deal of the same duties of the Farstriders, including tracking, exploration, and immediate defense of the outer territories. They fall under the Direct Command of Ranger-General Mazekenne Dawnstrider.

### Self Defense Force

The Self Defense Force, as the name implies, is tasked with defending the members of Honorbound, both military and civilian. It is subdivided into two specializations that work together to defend their own. While the Navy would be the most intimidating factor, the land forces are the core of the SDF. As such, most current and new members are able to go all hands on deck for land and amphibious operations, including, but not limited to, the defense of a fortified area, or seizing an entrenched position.

Anything that is under any military jurisdiction falls within the SDF’s parameters. NOTE: This does include expeditions alongside the Ranger Corps.