Myandran Military

## History

The Myandran Military has a long and decorated history; originally started as the Army of Lightreach, the Army of Lightreach was a creation of the **Companions** as a way to combat **The Betrayer**. Of course, they succeeded, but the Army of Lightreach would forever be known as one of skill and strength; their eternal duty was to be ready for the Betrayer's return. Although the Betrayer did eventually return, and was defeated, the Army of Lightreach remained vigilant, ever training, ever ready. Eventually, when Lightreach formed the **Myandra Kingdom**, so too did the army evolve.

Although they have been in no major engagements since the earliest part of the Age of Dynasties, the Myandran Military remains a significantly dangerous force. They train frequently, and engage in wargames to ensure they are kept in top shape at all times. Thus far, since their last engagement, the Myandran Military has not been tested.

## Companies

Although the Myandran Kingdom has some well-known companies, the lack of real military action makes most of them relatively inexperienced; their fame is only through their ancestral deeds. However, one particular company stands out.

**11th Fighting Hounds**: The 11th Fighting Hounds, or known simply as 'The Hounds' are a skilled group of light skirmishers, skilled with bow, horse, javelin, and light weaponry. Although most of the Myandran Military does not engage in combat outside of wargames often, the Hounds are among the Elite when it comes to hunting down bandits, rebels, and monstrous elements. Their speed and skill are well-known among the southern frontier territories of Myandra, between Dragalla and Myandra itself, where many foes dwell.

## Organization

The Myandran Military has a relatively flexible command structure, mostly in part due to the fact that the many soldiers, levies, militia and troops that make up it's forces are drawn from the local Lord's own forces. The Military does have it's own ranking structure, and many career soldiers adhere to these ranks.

### Non-Officer Ranks

* **Recruit**: The initial rank of all Recruits of the Military.
* **Sergeant**: The next rank up; Sergeants serve a dual purpose. They are often leaders of Recruits, but occasionally, they will serve a Knight as an attendant and lieutenant.
* **Master Sergeant**: The highest non-Officer Rank one can typically become unless you show exceptional skill; Master Sergeants lead squads of soldiers.
* **Squire**: Squires function the same as Sergeants when it comes to serving Knights, but are in line to become Knights themselves.

### Officer Ranks

* **Knight**: When a Squire finally earns his ways to becoming a Knight, he graduates to this rank.
* **Knight-Lieutenant**: Knight-Lieutenant is a rank of some esteem, and frequently awarded to those who show martial prowess, but not always leadership skills.
* **Knight-Captain**: Knight-Captain is the first major rank of Leadership within the Military, and Knight-Captains often control a relatively large amount of troops.
* **Field Marshal**: Field Marshals are leaders who tend to control a fairly large army, but they often have a large retinue of skilled and powerful troops.
* **Marshal**: A Marshal is a highly esteemed rank. There are only four Marshals; one of sea, one of air, and one of north, and one of south. A Marshal is considered the Head of all operations within a specific area.
* **High Marshal**: The High Marshal is the Leader of all Myandran Military forces.