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THE IMPERIAL ARMED FORCES
The Imperial Armed Forces (IAF), consisting of the Imperial Army Stormtrooper Corps (STC), the Imperial Navy, and the varied localized Imperial garrisons, is the military extension of the New Sith Imperium. In totality, the Imperial Armed Forces account for roughly thirty percent of the Imperium’s total population. Along with the New Sith Order, the Imperial Armed Forces represent both the Empire and the Empress. On worlds within Imperial territory, they are a beacon of the strength, order, and persistence of the Empire. In those areas not beneath the might of the Empire, the Imperial Armed Forces represent an elite, monumental demonstration of power, an organization to be simultaneously feared and respected.
Composed of a diverse array of aliens hailing from all reaches of the Empire, the Imperial Armed Forces perform all tasks necessary to the maintenance and expansion of the Empire. Members of the IAF serve in roles ranging from planetary peacekeepers to shock troops sent to quell riotous populations and terminate the insidious spread of terrorists before their twisted ideals are allowed to fester into a more murderous plague on the galaxy.
The brave men, women, and beings of the Imperial Armed Forces are your friends, your brothers, your sisters.
The Imperial Armed Forces are you.
For those interested in learning more about the Heroes of the Empire, look no further. Each of the following topics gives a brief overview of varied elements of the Imperial Armed Forces:
The Imperial garrisons represent a significant bulk of the entire Imperial Armed Forces.
They consist of the iconic grey uniformed, blast visor and helmet equipped troops stationed on their homeworlds to serve as the local military garrison. Garrison troops are expected to police and guard their worlds of origin, and are provided with little in the way of advanced training and equipment.
They are rarely seen using vehicles more advanced than basic AT-ST/AR walkers and other light suppression speedercraft. Equipped with small arms and light anti-tank weaponry and clad in ballistic breastplates and armorweave fatigues, the garrisons are little more than glorified security to defend against the most manageable of potential threats.
Despite being well-known as the least capable of the Imperial Armed Forces branches, both the Imperial Navy and Imperial Stormtrooper Corps supplement their recruitment by drawing from the very best soldiers and pilots stationed as garrison soldiers across the broad swath of the Imperium.
The Imperial Navy
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As the primary driving force of the New Sith Imperium, the Imperial Navy is without a doubt the most powerful and advanced fleet ever assembled.
Comprised of the best and brightest from across Imperial Space, the men, women, and beings of the Naval Officer Corps receive their training at the Gilad Pallaeon Naval Academy, located on the Imperial throneworld of Anaxes. Over the course of four rigorous years, the cadets are shaped and molded into the types of pilots and line officers the Imperium needs to secure its borders against foreign threats.
Cadets are tested and trained to generate the most strategically capable minds in the galaxy. Through a combination of simulations and live-fire exercises, cadets are repeatedly stressed so that once they are assigned their first duty posting they have the confidence and mental acuity to do their duty, flying small fighters, bombers, and scout fighters into combat, with aplomb.
The time and money dedicated to the training of the fleet’s pilots and line officers is rivaled only by the effort put into maintaining the ships that these brave men, women, and beings command on the front lines. The Imperium maintains a series of shipyards that are always hard at work producing state-of-the-art ships to help our heroes safely defend our dominion from the threats arrayed against us from all sides. These sailors’ duties vary from experience, but most pilots fly in or lead squadrons while line officers command ships of the line.
The Imperial Navy is broken up into several fleets, each under the command of a brilliant commodore and ready at a moment’s notice to answer the call to battle. Whether that call emanates from within or without our sovereign borders, the fleet is prepared. In addition to these roving fleets, each major system within the Imperium* has a naval presence of some kind. The size of these defensive forces depend largely on the strategic and economic importance of the system, as well as its proximity to the borders of Imperial Space. A typical Stationary Defense Force consists of a Star Destroyer and a handful of escort frigates, though “Fortress Worlds”—star systems chosen by Imperial High Command for strategic staging and defense purposes—boast much larger contingents of ships.
The Imperial Navy can be summed up adequately with two words: strength and speed. As the sole remaining galactic superpower, the New Sith Imperium has to be able to project its power across an incredibly large swath of territory. Not only must it project its power, though, it must also be ready to enforce its sovereignty and react to dozens of crises, both major and minor, at any given time. Thanks to the men, women, and beings of the Imperial Navy—The Heroes of The Imperium—trillions of Imperial citizens can sleep easy at night, knowing that they are being protected by the ever-watchful eyes and sensors of their pilots and line officers.
The Imperial Army Stormtrooper Corps
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The Imperial Army Stormtrooper Corps is the secondary driving force of the Imperium, operating alongside the organized Imperial Naval and Imperial Intelligence to control, subjugate, and maintain order throughout the entirety of Imperium territory. The Imperial Army is under direct control of the Supreme Commander, who is appointed by the Dark Lord of the Sith. The Sith Warmaster works to control and command the Sith Forces alongside the Supreme Commander.
The Imperial Army was first formed centuries ago under the Galactic Emperor Palpatine out of what was the Grand Army of the Old Republic, which was comprised primarily of clones of Jango Fett. Under Palpatine, the Imperial Army grew to include more than just clones, eventually culminating in being largely consisting of conscripted humans. Under the Fel Empire and subsequent Krayt Empire, the Stormtrooper Corps was disbanded, merging with the Imperial Army. However, elite Stormtrooper units such as the 501st still remained.
Upon the Sith takeover and the defeat of the Galactic Alliance, the Stormtrooper Corps was merged with the former infantry units of the former Galactic Alliance Untrained conscripts were replaced with highly trained, exceedingly efficient Stormtroopers, and the Imperial Army quickly rose to be the most feared fighting force in existence following the war.
Continued recruitment is twofold: the top percentile of garrison soldiers are folded into the Corps, becoming Stormtroopers, while other potential candidates are recruited more directly at Imperial Armed Forces recruitment centers located throughout Imperial Space. The Stormtrooper Corps recruits beings of all types into its ranks, so long as they are mentally and physically capable of supporting the great might of the New Sith Imperium.
Operating in many different aspects of life, the Imperial Army works to maintain order in the New Sith Imperium however it is needed: Be it subjugation, reparation, or annihilation.
Training
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Before admission into the Imperial Army, individuals must pass multiple physical and mental tests in order to determine both their viability as a Stormtrooper and thee specialization that they would best fit within. Once admission begins, Stormtrooper initiates undergo four years of intensive training programs, combat simulations, and the occasional quelling of small uprisings.
All corpsmen receive educational skills, such as in the basics, weapons handling, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat, and other essentials to more adamantly engrave in them perfection as a soldier. They are also taught and trained in special tactics, including guerrilla warfare, covert infiltration and espionage, intelligence recon, surgical strikes, and heavy assault blitz maneuvers. In addition to a standard military training regimen, Stormtroopers are trained for specialized warfare, ensuring that the corpsmen of the Imperial Army will always be the elite of the Imperium and the galaxy at large.
All corpsmen receive training in zero gravity environments in order to prepare them to board enemy vessels or efficiently repel invaders on their own. On every Imperial vessel engaged in a space battle, Stormtroopers are stationed in modified Centurion armor suits in order to engage the enemy in boarding or repelling should the situation arise. The modified Centurion suits are perfected for zero gravity environments.
The Command Structure
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Empress
As the head of the New Sith Imperium, the Empress is a constant and all-seeing force within the military. While she does not often engage in matters of the military, she nonetheless has complete and unrivaled authority. An order from the Empress supersedes any order given, even orders from the Dark Lord and Grand General. However, much like the Dark Lord, the Empress rarely utilizes her authority unless the situation arises where it is absolutely necessary.Dark Lord
As the embodiment of the the New Sith Imperium itself, the Dark Lord has direct personal control over the Imperial Army and can dictate their actions according to his will. In this way, the Imperial Army is very much like a private army, able to disembark and take action without the consent or needed authority of any other authoritative figure within the Imperial Army, including even the Warmaster himself. However, the Dark Lord rarely exercises this authority unless the situation is necessary.Supreme Commander
The head of High Command holds the rank of Supreme Commander. The Supreme Commander is handpicked by the Dark Lord himself, and is independent of the authority of other figures within The New Sith Imperium, answering only to the Dark Lord and the Empress. Commanding the Imperial Army and the Imperal Navy both, the Supreme Commander is the most powerful position a non-Force sensitive being may hold within the entirety of the New Sith Imperium; it is also the position where a non-Force sensitive is expected the most of.Warmaster
The Warmaster is the ever vigilant Sith presence within the Imperial Army and Navy. Able to take command of almost any division or fleet at any time, or reassign command should he feel it be needed, the Warmaster is the highest rank achievable by a Sith within the Imperial Army and Navy. The Warmaster is also in charge of overseeing competence within the Imperial Army and Navy. He is Judge, Jury, and Executioner for those in High Command whom are deemed incompetent by himself and the Supreme Commander. Although able to lead independently of the Supreme Commander, the Warmaster does not normally command the military except in times of war, invasions, and exterminations.Imperial Army General | Imperial Navy Admiral | Sith General
General is the initially received and only rank attainable for non-Force sensitives within the High Command structure, excepting that of Supreme Commander, and thus is the most junior. Generals are assigned to lead large divisions of forces and to command the battles of the Army from afar in the most efficient manner possible. Incompetent Generals are demoted or executed by the Sith Warmaster.The highest military rank afforded to non-Force sensitives within the Imperial Navy is Admiral. Admirals command and oversee the vast fleets of the Imperium in most cases, and their authority ranges from coordinating massive planetary bombardments to guaranteeing that supply lines and logistics remain open and accessible. Admirals are expected to be efficient, knowledgeable, and completely dedicated members of the New Sith Imperium. Failure at such a high level of responsibility is not an option and should an Admiral somehow survive a disaster, it is almost guaranteed that they will forfeit both their position and their life.
Sith Generals are accomplished Sith Masters and Sith Lords who are handpicked by the Warmaster and recommended to the Supreme Commander for command over the Imperial Army. Able to lead nearly any division at any time, Sith General is considered to be both a highly respectable and exceedingly powerful and prestigious position for a Sith to hold. The Sith General holds a rank equivalent to Imperial General, but does not take command except in times of war, invasions, and exterminations.
Imperial Army Major | Imperial Navy Rear Admiral
Stormtrooper Majors, battle scarred veterans of countless missions, entrusted with the responsibility to organise and lead a Legion into battle. Stormtrooper Majors are frontline combatants, able to set an example for their subordinate officers and enlisted corpsmen whilst simultaneously directing Legion-level assets, such as orbital turbolaser strikes from orbiting Navy vessels, or other more exotic support vehicles.Rear Admirals are those who have progressed beyond the control of a single capital vessel, and are often tasked with organizing and leading small fleets, battlegroups, or other collections of naval craft that require keen coordination and a deep understanding of fleet tactics. As with all command positions, morale and leadership flow downwards, and it is expected that Imperial Rear Admirals lead with conviction and skill, ensuring that their subordinates do the same.
Imperial Army Commander | Imperial Navy Captain | Master
Company Commander (or simply Commander. Stormtrooper Commander is also used ), a seasoned veteran who has seen numerous missions and is best able to direct his unit where it is needed, marshalling his platoons onto objectives with ruthless efficiency. AT-AT/a units are often put under the direct command of a Stormtrooper Commander, alongside artillery and other fire support assets, such as Navy fighter and bomber support elements.The Imperial Navy Captain has a wealth of experience and a thorough understanding of various manners of tactics and stratagems. Although some extremely capable Navy Captains can be found leading starship squadrons—often out of a stubborn desire to stay within the cockpit—most are found commanding large naval elements or managing the plethora of affairs required to successfully run a capital-sized vessel.
The Sith Masters are the elite of the Order, and represent the few that have come to a true understanding of the Dark Side of the Force, bending it to their will. Dreaded as they are renowned, Sith Masters could be the most deadly of warriors and the most learned in Sith magic and sorcery, making them the masters of the Dark Side of the highest caliber, far surpassing the ferocity and prowess of the Sith Crusaders. The most exceptional of the Sith Masters may be elevated to the most coveted position of Sith Lord. It is also at the rank of Master that a Sith may challenge a Sith Lord for their title and position with a sense of validity and weight. Note that this is no longer used as an official rank: Sith of this level are generally referred to as Lord or Lady and then their name, though this may not technically be their rank.
Imperial Army Captain | Imperial Navy Lieutenant
Imperial Captains are among the most powerful and most vital part of the machine that makes up the Imperial Army. They are trained to command Stormtroopers from the frontline, to act as surrogate commander should an Imperial Major fall in battle, to take the front should superior training and firepower be deemed necessary, and to make the more difficult decisions of battle when actions of extreme prejudice are deemed necessary.Navy Lieutenants are officers who have repeatedly demonstrated an aptitude towards leadership and are frequently found commanding starfighter squadrons, support craft elements, or larger, more involved sections aboard the Imperium’s massive capital ships. Promising lieutenants may also be positioned as executive officers for Navy Captains, beginning something of an apprenticeship relationship that will forge the next generation of capable naval command staff.
Imperial Army Sergeant | Imperial Navy Ensign | Crusader
Sergeants are considered to be the "Gods" of the Imperial Army. Many believe that it is the best rank in the chain of command to be. Troopers who have attained the rank of Sergeant often have more than one specialization, making them perfect leaders among smaller squads for hard hits in small areas. They have the authority to take command whenever and wherever it is needed, as well as no responsibility to remain in command of any large group of Stormtroopers for any longer than is necessary. Commanders of small squads, Sergeants are the head of the 'family' of a squad of Stormtroopers.Ensigns are the first, most junior, commissioned rank throughout the entire Imperial Armed Forces. Referred to as Sir or Ma'am when not called by their rank by lower ranking subordinates, they are often tasked with leading small compliments of soldiers or pilots. Ensigns are also frequently found as crew members of larger ships of the line where they frequently command small sections staffed by enlisted personnel.
Sith Crusaders, or simply Sith, make up the bulk of the Sith Order's forces and represent the iron fist of the New Sith Imperium in military affairs and enforcement of imperial law. The few Acolytes able to master their training and progress to the degree that their masters deem them worthy now rightfully bear the mantle of “Sith.” As the primary enforcers of their Dark Lord's will, the Sith Crusaders are founds in all reaches of the galaxy, as they take on most of missions for the Order.
Imperial Army Corporal | Imperial Navy Petty Officer
Corporals are the backbone of the trained Imperial Army Stormtroopers. Although not officers within the Imperial Army, they hold a leadership billet and perform most of the small unit tactics and maneuvers that win the Corps' battles. It is at the rank of Corporal that soldiers are first allowed a taste of real authority within the Imperial Army.The equivalent naval rank is Petty Officer. Petty Officers are the most junior of non-commissioned officers and, like crewmen, are certified to flight various types of small Imperial craft. They may also serve as Seconds-in-Command on smaller ships like Corvettes, expected to take command shoulder their superior fall in combat.
Imperial Army Private | Imperial Navy Crewman | Acolyte
Although often seen as fodder soldiers by the enemy, Privates are far from neophytes, having fully completed their Stormtrooper training. Imperial Privates are considered highly capable, highly efficient soldiers who perform any task given to them to their utmost. This rank simply represents the position of a standard, but nonetheless elite, soldier of the Imperial Army. Many times, Stormtroopers of this rank choose to be addressed as Stormtroopers so they are not underestimated by friendlies.The equivalent Imperial naval rank is that of crewman, assigned to beings of all species and gender. After completing their basic naval training, crewmen are capable of flying a wide variety of Imperial vessels below the corvette classification. They pilot fighters, freighters, support shuttles, and attack craft, and are also occasionally trained in the basics of ground combat, depending on their eventual posting.
Sith Acolytes, also called Sith Initiates or if they are youthful, Sith Hopefuls, are the raw recruits that enter into the Sith Order for training in the ways of the Dark Side. While most possess no practical applicant knowledge of the Force, they are often regarded as mere Dark Jedi, and require the training of a Sith Crusader, or if they show unique promise, a Sith Lord, to teach them the aspects of the Dark Side of the Force and truly become a member of the Sith Order.
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