PARILISAN ARMY BOARD OF GENERALS

REPORT ON THE PARILISAN ARMY

FIRST EDITION

BY GENERAL KARL LUDENFRETZ

PART I

STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE

The Parilisan army is relatively small in comparison with the large population of the nation. At current readiness it contains around 350,000 professional soldiers, in addition to a 150,000 strong reserve force. Many Parilisans undergo a 2 year training course in the army after leaving secondary school, and so it is estimated that in a national emergency around 1,000,000 troops could be called upon. The Parilisan army is divided into different groups as follows: Corps A Corps is made up of several divisions and is commanded by a Lieutenant General. Corps are the largest subdivision of the army. Division A division is a collection of various regiments commanded by a Major General. This division will usually contain infantry, artillery, logistical, command, engineer and communication regiments and it can be used effectively as a combat force. The actual composition of a division is based on the task which the division is trained to do and so is often varied. There are five regional divisions active in the Parilisan army. Regiment Each regiment is under the command of a Brigadier and comprises three or more Battalions of different units depending on its functionality. Regiments, like divisions, are often named after a region and where possible soldiers are placed into the regiment associated with their place of origin. Battalion Each battalion is commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel who commands roughly 500 to 1000 soldiers. This number varies depending on the functionality of the battalion. A normal battalion comprises either three batteries or four companies. Divisions For more information on any of the divisions see the appropriate documents produced by the Board of Generals. The Sylvaburg Division The Sylvaburg regiments are descended from the first Revolutionary Army formed at the Assembly of Sylvaburg in 2004. Nicholas Faust was the first commander of the regiments, something which the soldiers of this particular group are fiercely proud of. The assorted regiments of the division are; 1st Sylvaburg Infantry Regiment 2nd Sylvaburg Infantry Regiment 3rd Sylvaburg Infantry Regiment 4th Sylvaburg Infantry Regiment 1st Sylvaburg Armoured Regiment 2nd Sylvaburg Armoured Regiment 3rd Sylvaburg Armoured Regiment 1st Sylvaburg Mechanised Infantry Regiment 2nd Sylvaburg Mechanised Infantry Regiment

3rd Sylvaburg Mechanised Infantry Regiment 1st Sylvaburg Artillery Regiment 2nd Sylvaburg Artillery Regiment Sylvaburg Logistics Regiment The Sylvaburg Division follows the general format for a Division and consists of 66,000 personnel. The Prezdorf Division Parilisa largest city, and its capital, boasts a regiment of able-bodied and able-spirited soldiers who are proud of their military history. The assorted regiments of the division are; 1st Prezdorf Infantry Regiment 2nd Prezdorf Infantry Regiment 3rd Prezdorf Infantry Regiment 4th Prezdorf Infantry Regiment 1st Prezdorf Armoured Regiment 2nd Prezdorf Armoured Regiment 3rd Prezdorf Armoured Regiment 1st Prezdorf Mechanised Infantry Regiment 2nd Prezdorf Mechanised Infantry Regiment 3rd Prezdorf Mechanised Infantry Regiment 1st Prezdorf Artillery Regiment 2nd Prezdorf Artillery Regiment Prezdorf Logistics Regiment The Prezdorf Division follows the general format for a Division and consists of 66,000 personnel. The Hausplatz Division Hausplatz is the industrial heart of Parilisa, and so the mechanical and armoured elements of the division are particularly famed for their talent and effectiveness. The assorted regiments of the division are; 1st Hausplatz Infantry Regiment 2nd Hausplatz Infantry Regiment 3rd Hausplatz Infantry Regiment 4th Hausplatz Infantry Regiment 1st Hausplatz Armoured Regiment 2nd Hausplatz Armoured Regiment 3rd Hausplatz Armoured Regiment 1st Hausplatz Mechanised Infantry Regiment 2nd Hausplatz Mechanised Infantry Regiment 3rd Hausplatz Mechanised Infantry Regiment 1st Hausplatz Artillery Regiment 2nd Hausplatz Artillery Regiment Hausplatz Logistics Regiment The Hausplatz Division follows the general format for a Division and consists of 66,000 personnel. The Phylisia Division

Since ancient times the northern region of Phylisia has been famous for breeding courageous, strong and resilient soldiers. The army knows this and is keen to recruit from the inhabitants of this cold corner of the Republic. The assorted regiments of the division are; 1st Phylisia Infantry Regiment 2nd Phylisia Infantry Regiment 3rd Phylisia Infantry Regiment 4th Phylisia Infantry Regiment 1st Phylisia Armoured Regiment 2nd Phylisia Armoured Regiment 3rd Phylisia Armoured Regiment 1st Phylisia Mechanised Infantry Regiment 2nd Phylisia Mechanised Infantry Regiment 3rd Phylisia Mechanised Infantry Regiment 1st Phylisia Artillery Regiment 2nd Phylisia Artillery Regiment Phylisia Logistics Regiment The Phylisia Division follows the general format for a Division and consists of 66,000 personnel. The Exengrad Division Exengrad is the naval base of Parilisa, designed as a profitable and well defended port for both mercantile and martial shipping. It does, however, manage to sustain a considerable land army division. The assorted regiments of the division are; 1st Exengrad Infantry Regiment 2nd Exengrad Infantry Regiment 1st Exengrad Armoured Regiment 2nd Exengrad Armoured Regiment 1st Exengrad Mechanised Infantry Regiment 2nd Exengrad Mechanised Infantry Regiment 3rd Exengrad Mechanised Infantry Regiment 4th Exengrad Mechanised Infantry Regiment 5th Exengrad Mechanised Infantry Regiment 1st Exengrad Artillery Regiment 2nd Exengrad Artillery Regiment 3rd Exengrad Artillery Regiment Exengrad Logistics Regiment The Exengrad Division is the exception to the general format, with a different proportion of regiments and a total personnel number of 66,500.

PART II

RANKS AND INSIGNIA

RANKS

Before the revolution ranks were usually attained through money or social status. The commander of the army was the king, and this right was carried on through the bloodline. Only members of the aristocracy could achieve the higher levels of the military hierarchy, and it was difficult for the average working man to reach anything higher than Lance Corporal. Since the foundation of the Republic, however, ranks have been attainable only through merit. It is illegal to attempt to buy a rank in the military and no rank can be passed through a family line. This egalitarian system means that those in command have a detailed knowledge of the workings of the army and of the mind of a soldier, but it does make the process of climbing the ladder an almost lifelong mission. It is unusual for a general to be younger than 45 because it takes many years to earn enough reputation and recognition.

The highest rank attainable is General, and there are only 10 Generals in the Parilisan Army at any one time. These 10 form the Board of Generals (equivalent to the Admiralty Board) which is answerable to the National Assembly and the Ministry of Defence. The main goal of the Board is to “advise, assist and aid the Assembly” and to take “direct responsibility and care for the actions of the Parilisan Army”. The Board is officially a branch of the Ministry of Defence and elects a member of the board to represent it at the Ministry.

Ministry of Defence

Board of Generals

Admiralty Board

Air Force Command Board

From left to right; Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, General.

INSIGNIA Each corps, division and regiment of the Parilisan Army has a symbol associated with it. These are usually displayed on the beret or cap of a soldier in the form of a cap badge. In combat these shiny metallic badges are impractical, and so a version of the badge will appear sewn on the sleeve of a serviceman or woman. The sign usually appears above a number, which refers to the specific regiment of the wearer. Some regiments have variations of the crest, but most are related to a certain set of regional symbols.

An ancient symbol of Sylvaburg and now the symbol of the Division, the bound boar is a reference to the legend of Beor, a first century King of Sylvaburg, who was supposedly turned into a boar by a malicious woodland spirit. Local folklore says Beor still dwells deep in the heart of the forest, bound to an ancient oak tree.

The crest for the Exengrad Division is also linked with local tradition; here an anchor is depicted, referring to Exengrad’s seafaring culture. A variation of this crest also appears on the cap badges of the sailors and staff of PNS Heroic, one of Parilisa’s largest active aircraft carriers.

The Prezdorf Division is represented by a lion, a symbol used to represent the city since the Middle Ages. Thought to be based on a lion brought by an ambassador to the King of Parilisa in 1194, it has been a popular and meaningful sign for the people of this wonderful city for centuries.

The reason that Phylisia is represented by a griffin is unknown, but the symbol seems to be very old. Scholars have suggested in the past that the early Parilisans believed the hills of Phylisia to be inhabited by monsters such as the terrifying griffin, whist others have said it descends from the figureheads of Phylisian raiding boats from the Dark Ages. The true answer is shrouded in mystery.

The twin eagle motif of the Hausplatz Division is considered lucky by the regiments of the region. The eagles, named Fate and Fortune by the soldiers, are often touched to call upon good luck, in a similar way to that in which some people “touch wood” to call the powers of luck in their favour.

PART III

MEDALS AND AWARDS

MEDALS

The Parilisan Armed Services produce a number of military awards for bravery, valour, courage, service, dedication and heroism. All medals are available regardless of rank and a special branch of the Ministry of Defence is responsible for the production and awarding of the range of medals. Below are a selection of the honours granted to the brave servicemen and women of Parilisa. (For more information see “Medals and Honours of the Parilisan Armed Services” or contact the Honours and Awards Council.)

The Liberty Medal was awarded to all those who took part in the Parilisan Revolution of 2004-05. President Klein awarded 10,000 of these crosses personally in a day long ceremony after the 2005 elections. Unlike most military medals, it was available to non-militant participants such as nurses, medics, drivers, suppliers, chaplains, farmers and factory workers.

The Service Medal is given to all soldiers who have served in the Parilisan Army for a minimum of a year. The Service Medal First Class (pictured) is available after the first full year spent in the army, the Second Class is awarded after a service of 5 years and the Third Class is given after a soldier has served 10 years.

The Parilisan Republic Medal for Valour is one of Parilisa’s highest military awards. To date only three personnel have ever been considered fit for this prestigious decoration; Hans Schiller, Helena Kartisser and David Reskin. To be deemed eligible for the medal you must commit a witnessed act of heroism which goes beyond the usual call of military duty. Such actions have historically included taking a heavily defended enemy position single-handed, entering an area covered by heavy enemy fire to retrieve the wounded and continuing to do so after the person’s official shift had ended and, in the case of David Reskin, defending a valley from heavy enemy attack after the order had been given (by an officer later accused of conspiring with fascists) to surrender and withdraw.

The Non-Combatant Medal for Extraordinary Service (often referred to as the Non-Combatant Medal) is a medal solely for those members of the military, or even the civilian populace, who serve a role in the service of the armed forces with especial distinction or commendation for valour. These included personnel such as army chaplains or medics. Doctors and those in the medical profession are amongst those awarded the honour more than any other group.

PART IV

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Below is a selection of weaponry used by the Parilisan Army. All information is taken from the data given by the producers of the weaponry and could be subject to change.

M8 Lariat 1A1L “Long Arm” Main Battle Tank

The M8 Lariat 1A1L “Long Arm” Main Battle Tank, or simply Lariat 1A1L, is a development of the original Lariat and Lariat 1A1 MBT and incorporates several new features and modifications including a new main gun, new electronics/fire control, new propulsion systems, and several other minor additions. An armour upgrade will be added later. The Lariat MBT project was started under Allis-Chalmers Defence Services Division, a division of Allis-Chalmers Corporation, and transferred to Sequoia-Allis Defence Services, a joint venture between that division and the Sequoia Automotive Systems subsidiary of Sequoia Defence Systems. The M8 Lariat MBT project is intended to be a continuous development project focused on continually improving the Lariat MBT through progressive upgrades designed through user experience and feedback, technological development, and prototype testing. All future upgrades are intended to be readily adaptable to the current M8 Lariat MBT frame. General Specifications Crew: 3 (commander, gunner, driver) Length: 7.80 m ; 11.38 m w/ gun Width: 4.02 m Height: 2.92 m Ground clearance: 0.70 m Weight: 61.50 t Mobility Power plant: Twin-Turbocharged 28 L D990AGP1 producing 1230 kW Transmission: T250FGT1 Manual Ranged Transmission; 8 Gear Ranges Suspension: Semi-Active Hydraulic Torsion Bar Maximum speed: 75 km/h Power/weight: 20 kW/tonne Fuel efficiency: 2.3 litres per kilometre Fuel capacity: 1,200 L in main fuel tank Range: 522 km Fording depth: 1.7 m unprepared/<7 m with snorkel Vertical obstacle: 1.25 m

Maximum grade: 60% Maximum side slope: 30% Armour and Armament Armour: Cuera standard armour; Vaquero add-on ERA Main armament: 120mm G120NG1 L/55 Liquid-Propellant Electrothermal Chemical Elevation: -10/+19° Elevation rate: 25° per second (electro hydraulic) Traverse rate: 35° per second (electric traverse) Stabilization: Azimuth and elevation Ammunition: 42 rounds 120mm; 1,250 rounds 14.5mm; 1,000 rounds 25mm; 2,000 rounds LMG (Limited internal capacity; mostly external storage) Secondary armament coaxial G25AGS3 25mm Autocannon A141RGS1 ‘Rifleman’ Remote Weapon Station w/ 14.5mm MG5 Capability for additional light machine gun at gunner’s position 2x7 smoke grenade launchers (2x canisters per launcher) Equipment Self-Entrenching Blade Obstacle-clearing Blade Mine-clearing Blade Tank Recovery Kit

G100 Assault Rifle

G100 Assault Rifle, first pattern chambered in 5.56 mm NATO, as introduced in 1984, with M203 Talon under barrel grenade launcher and tubular metal butt stock The G1 Rifle is a robust, air cooled, magazine fed, gas operated, selective fire weapon firing from the closed bolt position. The G1 is a product of the Redwood Armoury, now Sequoia Weaponworks, having originally entered service with the National Army of Etoile Arcture as the G1A1 in 1952 during the height of the Weccenfeld-Damiren War. The G1 was updated to G100 standard in 1984 and was retired from frontline use in 2001. The G1 has a regulated short stroke gas piston operating system of conventional design consisting of a gas cylinder above the barrel, gas piston driving a bolt carrier, and a two-lug rotating bolt to perform breech locking. The gas cylinder is fitted with an adjustable regulator working as a valve with three open positions for admitting more or less gas to compensate for fouling and use in hot or cold weather conditions. A fourth closed position converts the rifle to a single-shot hand loader for launching rifle grenades with blank ammunition. The barrel terminates in a flash hider ported to throw gas forward to propel rifle grenades, as well as act as a muzzle break. This was replaced in later G100 models by a five-port flash hider.

Weight: 3.7 kg empty, 4.45 kg loaded (G1A1 BR), 4.2 kg empty, 4.83 kg loaded (G1A1/G100 HBAR), 3.68 kg empty, 4.2 kg loaded (G100 AR) Length: 1010 mm overall (G1A1 BR), 1070 mm overall (G1A1/G100 HBAR), 1020 mm w/ stock extended, 770 mm w/ stock folded (G100 AR) Barrel length: 508 mm (G1A1 BR/G100 AR), 533 mm (G1A1 AR), (G1A1/G100 HBAR) Rifling: 6 groove, right hand twist w/ 1 turn in 12” Feed system: 20 rounds (7.62), 30 rounds (5.56), detachable box magazine, double column Calibre: 7.62x51 mm NATO (G1A1), 5.56x45 mm NATO (G100) Cartridge: rimless ball, AP, tracer Action: Gas operated, short stroke, piston driven Locking: rotating bolt w/ 2 lugs Muzzle velocity: 820 m/s Chamber pressure: 47,000 psi Cylic: 650 rpm Rate of fire: 50 rpm Safety/selector: lever, ambidextrous Modes of fire: safe + single shot + full auto Maximum effective range: 500 m vs point target, 900 m vs area target (7.62), 400 m vs point target, 740 m vs area target (5.56) Maximum sigting range: 600 m w/ iron sights, 1,000 m w/ optics Sights: adjustable rear diopter and hooded front post w/ Tritium insert Equipment: folding bipod, optical sight

G430 Tactical Precision Sniper System

The G430A1 Tactical Precision Rifle is a heavy barrel, manually operated, rotating bolt action, magazine fed weapon with a five shot capacity. The G430A1 is designed to be very rugged and insensitive to temperature with the capability to deliver consistent sub-M.O.A. accurate long range performance at the supersonic maximum range of Match grade ammunition. The G430A1 is available chambered in two Super Magnum calibres: the .300 Remington Ultra Mag (model: (G430A1-300RUM) and the more powerful .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge (model: G430A1-338LM). Both models share the same ergonomics with the latter model achieving penetration and first-shot-hit probability comparable to a .50 calibre rifle without the associated penalties of weight, length and recoil. The G430A1 has a receiver machined from a solid piece of forged carbon steel with the only aperture the feed and ejection slot and the entry for the bolt. The chamber is precisely dimensioned and contoured within the minimum acceptable tolerances of Match grade ammunition. The steel bolt is chrome plated and locked with front and rear locking lugs for maximum rigidity with the action cocking by a 60° rotation of the large steel bolt handle. The trigger is a Match two-stage unit fully adjustable for weight of pull and depth of engagement. A thumb actuated triple action safety lever is located on the trigger guard and interlocks the bolt, trigger and sear simultaneously. Weight: 6.7 kg empty, 7.2 kg loaded (.300); 6.9 kg empty, 7.5 kg loaded (.338) Length: 1162 mm minimum, 1213 mm maximum (.300), 1224 mm minimum, 1275 mm

maximum (.338) Barrel length: 660 mm (.300), 686 mm (.338) Rifling: 4 groove, right hand twist w/ 1 turn in 10” (.300), 1 turn in 8” (.338) Feed system: 5 rounds detachable box magazine, double column Calibre: .300 Remington Ultra Mag, .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6x70 mm) Cartridge: rimless, boat-tail, low-drag, Match grade, ball, AP, SLAP Action: manual, bolt action Locking: rotating bolt w/ 4 lugs Muzzle velocity: 777 m/s (.300), 840 m/s (.338) Chamber pressure: 65,000 psi (.300); 70,000 psi (.338) Safety/selector: lever, ambidextrous, 3-way Modes of fire: safe + single shot Maximum effective range: 900 m (.300), 1,100 m (.338) Sights: Emerson Optronics lOx42mm Tactical Telescope on receiver rail Equipment: Harris bipod, mirage deflection ribbon, flash hider

P270A Diablo Long Slide Pistol

The P270B “Diablo” is a slightly enlarged and enhanced version of the original P270A “Diablo” range of handguns which it will replace in serial production during 2009. The P270A has since it’s introduction in 2007 been widely exported and licensed in a number of nations including Imperial isa, Zinaire, Alfegos, Leistung, Madurastan, Cazatania, Central Prestonia, Oily Prata, Coorsota, Ustia, Aissur and Parilisa. It is also the standard sidearm of the ODEPOL and ODEFOR agencies of the Oceanic Defence Coalition. The P270B “Diablo” builds on the key qualities of its predecessor by combining its outstanding accuracy, quality and reliability with a number of improvements. These include a new manually operated external safety and decocker, a crisper adjustable trigger pull, improved ergonomic frame and grip, a under-moulded universal MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail, a well supported chamber designed from the outset to feed and fire +P loadings and .40/10mm factory ammunition and handloads, a loaded chamber indicator, and new higher capacity magazine feed system. Calibre: 6.5x25 mm CBJ, 9x19 mm Parabellum, .357 SIG (9x21 mm), 9x23 mm Winchester Magnum, .40 S&W, (10x21 mm), 10x25 mm Auto, .45 ACP (11.43x23 mm) Action: short recoil, locked breech, double action/single action Locking: Browning type, linkless Models: Long Slide, Combat, Tactical, Duty, Compact, Subcompact Weight: 1.08 kg empty, 1.29 kg loaded Overall length: 240 mm Barrel length: 132 mm

Cartridge: high-pressure +P loads, rimless straight ball Rifling: polygonal, 6 groove, right hand twist w/ 1 turn in 9.8” (250 mm) Ammunition: FMJBT, FMJ, JHP, frangible Feed system: detachable box magazine, double column Capacity: 12+1 (.45 ACP, 10 mm Auto) Muzzle velocity: 397 m/s (9 mm Para), (9 mm Win), 440 m/s (.357 SIG), 410 m/s (10 mm Auto), 389 m/s (.40 S&W), 313 m/s (.45 ACP) Chamber pressure: 43,000 psi (6.5 mm CBJ), 35,000 psi (9 mm Para/Win, .357 SIG), 32,000 psi (.40S&W), 23,000 psi (10 mm Auto), 37,500 psi (.45 ACP), Practical rate of fire: 40 rpm Safety/selector: automatic firing pin block, trigger safety, decocker/safety lever, loaded chamber indicator Modes of fire: safe + single shot + semi-auto Trigger: SA Trigger pull: SA: 20 N Maximum effective range: 50 m Sights: square blade and rear notch, 3-dot combat w/ Tritium inserts, dovetail mount Finish: matt black slide, matt black (Zinaire-pattern) or OD green (Arcturian-pattern) furniture Equipment: Emerson Optronics MK 2 Multifunction Illuminator, muzzle compensator/sound suppressor, tactical block w/ breech teeth

LY300 Manticore Multiple Rocket System

The LY300 Manticore is an armoured, high mobility multiple rocket system, designed for accurate, high volume, time-on-target, saturation bombardment of high value armoured or unarmoured targets, while retaining the ability to employ specially designed long-range multi-purpose cruise missiles. The LY300 forms the primary self-propelled rocket artillery system within the Protectorate of Lyras, and is anticipated to remain so into the foreseeable future. The system has been used in several theatres with the Lyran Protectorate Army, and has proven itself to be reliable, effective and useful in a wide variety of combat situations. The primary armament of the Manticore is, not surprisingly, its two LY4072 rocket launcher pods. The pods are held at the horizontal for movement and transport, and are raised into firing position by

two supporting arms, which are themselves connected to turrets located at the front and rear of the vehicle. The LY4072 was originally designed to carry thirty 220mm unguided solid -fuel thermobaric rockets, the entirety of which can be fired within 5 seconds. Now the suite of available munitions is substantially larger, with conventional, cluster munitions or deployable minefield munitions also able to be utilised. Further, with the acceleration of Lyran efforts towards accuracy of firepower delivery and computational miniaturisation, stocks of unguided rockets are in sharp decline, replaced by those guided by a combination of inertial navigation and Cromwell-assisted GPS uplink. Individual rocket specifications Caliber: 220 mm (8.8 in) Length: 4 m (13.33 ft) Motor: Solid-fuel rocket LY 4040 (Unguided Thermobaric) Weight: 312 kg Unguided Maximum range: 55 km Warhead: Thermobaric LY 4041 (Unguided Conventional) Weight: 302 kg Unguided Maximum range: 85 km Warhead: 612 x HEDP submunitions LY 4042 (Guided Conventional) Weight: 308 kg Guidance: GPS/INS Maximum range: 75 km Warhead: 612 x HEDP submunitions LY 4043 (Guided Thermobaric) Weight: 310 kg Guidance: GPS/INS Maximum range: 70 km Warhead: Thermobaric LY 4044 (Remotely deployed minefield) Weight: 325 kg Guidance: GPS/INS Maximum range: 45 km Warhead: 32 AT mines LY 4045 (Anti-ship cruise missile) Diameter: 53cm Length: 5.6 m Motor: Lyran Arms AB112 turbofan with solid-fuel booster Launch mass: 1500kg Wingspan: 2.7m Speed: 900kph Range: 3000km Warhead: 450kg Tandem-charge HEAS

M777 Howitzer

The M777 uses a digital fire-control system similar to that found on self propelled howitzers such as the M109A6 Paladin to provide navigation, pointing and self-location, allowing it to be put into action more quickly than earlier towed and air-transported howitzers. The M777 in conjunction with the traditional "glass and iron sights/mounts” also uses a digital fire control system called Digital Gun Management System (DGMS) produced by SELEX.

The M777 is also often combined with the new Excalibur GPS-guided munition, which allows accurate fire at a range of up to 40 km. This almost doubles the area covered by a single battery to about 5,000 km². Testing at the Yuma Proving Ground by the Army placed 13 of 14 Excalibur rounds, fired from up to 24 km away, within 10 meters of their target, suggesting a circular error probable of about 5 meters.

Weight: 3,175 kg (7,000 lb) Length: 10.7 m (35 ft) in firing position; 9.5 m (31 ft 2 in) towed position Barrel length: 39 calibres Crew 5 Caliber: 155 mm Carriage split trail Rate of fire 2 RPM normal, 5 RPM max. Effective range: 24 km (15mi) with M109 ammunition, 30 km (18.6mi) with ERFB base-bleed, 40 km (25mi) with Excalibur

APPENDIX I

NICHOLAS FAUST’S CODES OF COMBAT

THE SOLDIER’S OATH Since the first formation of the army in Sylvaburg loyalty to the Republic’s cause has been a key factor in the dedication and heroism of its soldiers. As such Nicholas Faust drafted an oath to be taken by all members of the armed services, an edited version of which is now used throughout the Parilisan Army.

I, ________, hereby swear to serve loyally the Republic of Parilisa, and to defend the beloved principles of liberty, equality and fraternity upon which it is built. I swear that I will act at all times morally and for the benefit of the people and the Republic, I swear that I will be respectful and tolerant of those who I liberate and defend. I shall have respect, even for my enemy, and never commit an act of atrocity or a crime, keeping always in accordance with the Code of the Republic’s Soldier. I shall risk my own life, if the need be, for the benefit of the glorious Republic, and for the freedom of humanity. This I swear upon my honour, upon my life and upon my faith in the liberty of Parilisa. As I am _________ so it shall be.”

ESSAY ON THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY

Written in 1999 this essay is the first time Faust talked of using force to liberate Parilisa. In it he outlines the model for an idealistic army. It was published by the revolutionary society, the Order of Liberty, and distributed secretly amongst members. In 2000 several copies of the text fell into the hands of the fascist authorities and the Faust, known then by the pen name of Amagi, was declared an enemy of the state. Force is, in itself, no reason for anything. The dictator of this nation takes his very “right” through force; the social hierarchy of Parilisa is based on the idea that the strongest will rise to the top and that the weakest will fall by the wayside and perish. But, it is the very fact that this society is based on a bedrock of force which will mean that when the revolution comes, and as I have written in previous documents I am convinced that it will come, it will be through force that we gain our liberation. Here the ends justify the means, and the basic rights of mankind justify the end. Force will be a necessary medium, an army a necessary tool and the movement will be based on the anger and passion of the proletariat. An army is a macrocosmic representation of society. The Royal Army is based on aristocracy, hierarchy and fear. The highest rank is attainable only by the king, just as the highest form of social government is attainable only by him. Aristocrats claim various other titles and honours for themselves and carry out the will of the monarch whilst inflicting further suffering on those below them, namely the less privileged general body of soldiers. As the army is made up mostly of upper-working class volunteers and lower-working class conscripts a divide is formed even at the lowest level, and there is an internal conflict through which the aristocrats can manipulate and exploit their inferiors. So it is in the army, as it is in society.

If we are to create a perfect society using an army, the army itself must be a model of the society we dream of; hence we must create an army based on our values of liberty, equality and community. To the casual reader, the second is the one which will probably present a greater problem. Modern militarism is based on the idea that if an army is to function it will need a complicated hierarchy. We know this to be true, and so how can a concept of equality remain intact in an armed force? First, and most importantly, is equality in chance. Our army, even if it purely a hypothetical force, must allow each and every member to have the opportunity to excel and prove him or herself worthy of promotion and decoration. Promotion must not come through hereditary or aristocratic means; it must be considered and awarded for merit and bravery. The current system is ineffective because those with experience and knowledge of tactics and strategy are naturally kept at the bottom, whilst the inbred leeches of the upper classes dress up and pretend to have the capability to lead. Our army will allow the experienced and talented to apply their own abilities for the good of the entire force So, ranks will exist. But those who hold ranks must always remember that they are chosen for practical reasons and not, as the modern officers believe, because of their natural or hereditary superiority. Therefore, the officer will treat and be treated like any other member of the armed forces, as an equal human being. To reinforce this form of equality it will be beneficial that terminology such as “sir” be used rarely and not at the end of each sentence as is practised in the Royal Army. Finally; entry into the army will be available to anybody above a certain age regardless of faith, sex, ethnicity or any other factor. The King’s army only takes on board white Catholic males, again an indicator of the perceived superiority of certain elements of society. The revolution is intended to liberate all people, and so all who can serve and wish to serve may. It will be important and beneficial to the cause if only those who wish to join will join, and that the moronic practice of forced conscription is brought to an end. A person will fight for freedom if they believe in it, but if they are forcibly tied to the ideal they will not be prepared to risk their own existence for it. This last point ties in with another ideal which the army must strive towards; unity through love of the cause rather than through force or through money. Those who start the revolution will be the poor and will not be able to pay a large amount of soldiers, but nor should they wish to and nor should the soldiers wish to be paid. The army will be based on ideals, not on survival or profit. In many ways, and personal gain is one of them, individuality must be for the most part surrendered for the good of the entire movement. The people must be united through dedication and passion for liberty, not through need of money. It is unfortunate that the remainder of the essay (an estimated further 2 pages of text) no longer survives, as those who read the work would usually destroy it after reading for their own security. The one surviving form, of which this is a copy, was partially destroyed, some say on the account that the second half was so dangerously revolutionary that even the Order of Liberty could not keep a detailed record of it, as they did with most works such as this.

For more information on the Parilisan Armed Services contact: The Ministry of Defence, 12 Marshall Road, Prezdorf, Parilisa

General Karl Ludenfretz has been a member of the Board of Generals since 2006. During the Revolution he was a

leading figure in the movement, and he met Nicholas Faust several times.

Ludenfretz has written several other documents about the armed services in

cooperation with the Ministry of Defence.

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