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[[image:Gallantria.png|thumb|left|The Gallantrian Empire]] | [[image:Gallantria.png|thumb|left|The Gallantrian Empire]] | ||
| − | Formed from the ashes of the [[Windman Empire]], many of the Empire's ways of life still live on in Gallantria. The Gallantrain Army fills its ranks by conscripting every able bodied citizen at the age of 15 to the age of | + | Formed from the ashes of the [[Windman Empire]], many of the Empire's ways of life still live on in Gallantria. Rebuilt by Empoeror Shalt, the Gallantrian Empire strugges to endure through difficult times since the Greater Races war. Gallantria’s Capital city is East Gallans. |
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| + | ==Military== | ||
| + | The Gallantrain Army fills its ranks by conscripting every able bodied citizen at the age of 15 to the age of 21. Upon turning 21, exceptional soldiers can choose to remain enlisted. Post military service, many Gallantrians go back to thier former lives, but are allowed to keep the weapons of their service, meaning in times of emergency, the empire can conscript a large already armed force with relative ease. This came in very handy during the Greater Races war, and further during the Gallantrian unification wars that followed. | ||
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| + | ===Landsknect=== | ||
| + | A Gallantrian Landsknecht is a soldier of the highest prestige within the empire. They form close knit units that that act as home guards for their home provinces. Landsknecht in particular are elite soldiers who, through dedication, years of service, and valiant acts on the battlefield have been granted a small non-inheritable title, of "Landsknecht" or "land servant". This title confers upon commoners the ability to own property within the empire, and opens avenues for further advancement within the upper echelons of society. Upon the death of a Landsknecht, the family must turn any property owned back over to the empire, if a properly titled heir does not exist, in which the spouse receives a pension until his or her death. | ||
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| + | The weapons of a Landsknecht are varied. The majority use long spears for defense and crossbows for ranged offense. More experienced soldiers, called Doppelsöldner (the receive double payment), wield halberds and greatswords. All Landsknect also carry a shortsword called a Katzbalger and shield for close quarter melee combat. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Though in the past, Gallantria, has proven to be the instigator of many wars, including a centuries long bloody war with the Continental Elves. Their current emperor, [[Emperor Shalt|Shalt]], has ushered in a new era of peace and worked tirelessly to rebuild the tattered empire after the Greater Races War almost 30 years ago. The reunification was short lived, as governing the massive empire proved difficult. Shalt recently split the empire into two administrative districts. | ||
Has had relative peace with the [[Canton Kingdom]] since the [[Greater Races War]]. | Has had relative peace with the [[Canton Kingdom]] since the [[Greater Races War]]. | ||
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Revision as of 04:31, 25 June 2011
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| Gallantrian Empire | ||
| Full Name | The Great Empire of Gallantria | |
| Demonym | Gallantrian | |
| Capital City | East Gallans; West Gallans | |
| Ruler | Emperor Shalt; Loudin Stirling | |
| Population | Approx 800,000 | |
| Location | Northern Windman continent | |
Formed from the ashes of the Windman Empire, many of the Empire's ways of life still live on in Gallantria. Rebuilt by Empoeror Shalt, the Gallantrian Empire strugges to endure through difficult times since the Greater Races war. Gallantria’s Capital city is East Gallans.
Military
The Gallantrain Army fills its ranks by conscripting every able bodied citizen at the age of 15 to the age of 21. Upon turning 21, exceptional soldiers can choose to remain enlisted. Post military service, many Gallantrians go back to thier former lives, but are allowed to keep the weapons of their service, meaning in times of emergency, the empire can conscript a large already armed force with relative ease. This came in very handy during the Greater Races war, and further during the Gallantrian unification wars that followed.
Landsknect
A Gallantrian Landsknecht is a soldier of the highest prestige within the empire. They form close knit units that that act as home guards for their home provinces. Landsknecht in particular are elite soldiers who, through dedication, years of service, and valiant acts on the battlefield have been granted a small non-inheritable title, of "Landsknecht" or "land servant". This title confers upon commoners the ability to own property within the empire, and opens avenues for further advancement within the upper echelons of society. Upon the death of a Landsknecht, the family must turn any property owned back over to the empire, if a properly titled heir does not exist, in which the spouse receives a pension until his or her death.
The weapons of a Landsknecht are varied. The majority use long spears for defense and crossbows for ranged offense. More experienced soldiers, called Doppelsöldner (the receive double payment), wield halberds and greatswords. All Landsknect also carry a shortsword called a Katzbalger and shield for close quarter melee combat.
History
Though in the past, Gallantria, has proven to be the instigator of many wars, including a centuries long bloody war with the Continental Elves. Their current emperor, Shalt, has ushered in a new era of peace and worked tirelessly to rebuild the tattered empire after the Greater Races War almost 30 years ago. The reunification was short lived, as governing the massive empire proved difficult. Shalt recently split the empire into two administrative districts.
Has had relative peace with the Canton Kingdom since the Greater Races War.