The Ares

**The Reformed Ares** or formerly known as/currently shortened to **the Ares** (a singular member is called an Aris) are a body of Magdorish diplomats. The Ares also act as the official military organization of the Empire of Magdorland, led by the ruling Knights of War and Defense. The organization was founded on the year 0 IE by Emperor Joshua and deals with the nation's diplomatic affairs under the rule of the Rook of External Affairs. The Ares were disbanded in the year 68 IE and were combined with the Montu. It was reformed after the disbanding of the Montu after the Deicide Revolution in 74 IE.

## Highrule

The common term of supreme leaders in the Ares is highrule.

### The Exinteros

#### The Knights of War and Defense

Both the Knight of War and the Knight of Defense is a form of highrule that commands the organization's military. The Knight of War mainly commands if there is conflict with other nations, while the Knight of Defense is tasked with the perpetual protection of the people.

#### The Rook of External Affairs

Despite the military detachment of the organization, the Ares are still a body of diplomats. The Rook of External Affairs appears as a form of highrule that manages their relations with other countries, as well as managing their budget in infrastructure, personnel, and transportation.

## Diplomacy

### Dresanaria

Although far, New Magdorland still seems to have a connection with the Old World.

#### The Seth and Grevian Empires

The Empire of Magdorland has a stable relation with both the Seth and Grevian. The most recent of the three cooperating is in the Second Imperial Crusade against Elovannia.

## Military

### The Makhai

The Makhai are a group of five elite knights, each harboring a specific element. They are the ones who take direct orders from the Knights of War and Defense. Three Makhai serve the Knight of War, and another two serve the Knight of Defense.

The Makhai all wear white metal armor, as well as a white lance to fit the outfit. The armor is also coated with strikes of their elements' color. The armor and lance are equipped Hiraeth Industries' Absorption tech. One Makhai harbors water, one harbors fire, one harbors wind, one harbors plants and the last harbors thunder. These Makhai are usually the last to come in a battle, and can shape the tide of war significantly.

### The Army

The Army is composed of harshly trained personnel who swore oaths to protect the Empire of Magdorland. All personnel in the Army can ascend the ranks of combatant, skirmisher, general, all the way to a Makhai if they're extremely capable. All personnel in the Army are commanded by the two Makhai, who in turn takes orders from the Knight of War. Personnel in the Army all train in one of the six military Academies all across New Magdorland, and can be dispatched in to missions regardless of where they enrolled in.

### The Guard

The Guard is tasked with perpetual protection. They are commanded by two Makhai, which distribute orders from the Knight of Defense.

#### The National Guard

The National Guard is comprised of a less harshly trained - but are still capable nonetheless - personnel. These people are those who keep Magdorish people safe from the inside. They are seen numerously down any corner of a street and keep guard at their personal posts, and are usually holding the standard issue EIS. The unofficial term for members in the National Guard is the Nike, although it is rarely spoken in the organization.

#### The Royal Guard

The Royal Guard is a body of personnel who protects the sovereigns of the empire and its kingdoms. Personnel of the Royal Guard are always seen near their royal highness, and are more than capable to manage anyone with bad intentions against the sovereign. Members of the Royal Guard usually wear gold-plated armor and spears.

### The Navy

The Navy is the ocean branch of the Ares' military. Members of the Navy are mostly seen in Aquatis and Magdorland, as there isn't much water present on all the other planets. The Navy's duty is to fight and provide protection from the sea, be it patrolling for enemy tech, illegal stuff, or others; basically what the Army and National Guard do, except in water. The Navy is commanded by the Pawn of Navy, which returns to recieve orders from the Knights of War and Defense.

### The Airforce

#### The Airforce

The Airforce is the air branch of the Ares' military. Personnel in the Airforce are trained to be very skilled in maneuvering aircraft. Though rarely seen, they provide protection from the sky. Members of the Airforce usually use a jet or helicopter. The Airforce is commanded by the Pawn of Airforce, commanded by the Knights of War and Defense.

#### The Spaceforce

The Spaceforce is a branch of the Ares' military that focuses in space fighting and protection. The spaceforce daily duties are checking interplanetary transports and inspecting imported goods from outer space. The Spaceforce will also battle in wars if there were one in space. Members of the spaceforce usually pilot space jets that can go up to Mach 6. The Spaceforce is led by the Pawn of Airforce, which takes orders from the Knights of War and Defense.