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The Juvexian Guard
The Juvexian Guard (hereinafter 'The Guard') are the personal protectors and enforcers of the House Juvexian, incumbent monarchs of the Kingdom of the same name. A moderately sized and elite force, the Guard consist of a sizable number of humanoid infantry personnel, trained from a young age in harsh conditions to be loyal to the family to which they are sworn.
Led by members of the noble household itself, membership of the guard is considered a great honour, with families willing giving their children to the 'trials', a process through which prospective initiates into the family are tested to see their suitability as guardsmen.
Training
Life as a Guardsman was often short and violent, with members taken at a young age from a range of sources, either slaves, the children of criminals, or offered by loyal families in return for societal and financial rewards. Upon entering the recruitment process, often as young as ten years of age, initiates were relocated to the moon of Juvex, whereupon they began a brutal training period through which only 40 per cent of initiates survived. Swordsmanship, ranged expertise, Teräs Käsi, espionage and more formed the backbone of the curriculum for initiates.
Over ten years of training, guardsmen emerged as ruthless, effective, and loyal defenders of the House Juvexia, ready to be deployed at the merest whim of their noble masters. Their abilities were famed throughout the sector, with the stories of their victories being common knowledge through the nobility of the ancient world.
Personal Armament
Making use of a range of weapons, the guard were users of a plethora of killer gear and equipment, which they used to mete justice to the enemies of their noble overlords. Foremost in their arsenal was a Juvexian Blade, a form of vibro-weapon, enrolled with the name of its bearer once they completed their training.
Partnered with this, they used kyuzo petar, and a knife cast in the same design as their swords.
Beyond their melee gear, most of their equipment was subsequently built into their armour. Members of the guard would enter battle with EE-3 Blaster Carbines and a range of explosives.
Appearance and Fighting Style
Footsoldiers usually wore uniforms cast in black to better blend in with the remote locations in which they fought. However, they were known to recolour their armour based on the location where they were deployed.
Trained to fight on their own and in groups, guards would form into trios to form a triangular fighting block if surrounded. Furthermore, they were adept at concealing weaponry about their person, such as hidden knives, garroting wires and more.
In combat, guards will attempt to strike hard and fast, closing the distance with their enemy to get into melee range and finish them off.
Last but by no means least, the guards are known to consume stims before and during combat, which they believe assists in enhancing their abilities. Owing to years of training, they communicate well as a team with one another despite their consumption, with the stims dulling their emotions, remorse, and also pain receptors - making them more resilient fighters.
Organisation and Structure
Expensive to maintain but no less valuable for the credits they cost, the guards are trained, housed and paid for by the House of Juvexia, and as such, their numbers vary depending on how well the House is doing. They are formed into groups of ten and upwards in multiples of that number before hitting legions of one thousand.
It is estimated by external experts that the House can maintain one legion when down on its luck and up to ten when at the zenith of its power.
OOC: Thanks to @LadyRen for their help.