The Scholae Palatinae Military is the collection of the Armed Forces of Scholae Palatinae and consists of all elements necessary to help ensure the security of all House assets and interests. It consists of six major subordinate elements: Imperial Scholae Guard, Expeditionary Force, Praetorian Guard, The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae, Scholae Palatinae Fighter Corps and Imperial Scholae Intelligence. It is headed by the Emperor of the Cocytus System and Quaestor of the House, with support from the Grand Marshal and Aedile of the House as second in command.
History
The history of the Scholae Palatinae Military dates back to the Exodus in 19 ABY, as the Clan moved to their new home in the Cocytus System given to them by the Seven, it was established during the initial attempts at control in the system. No formal structure existed during the instability of the first year as leadership changed hands and an Empire was being formed, but a non Force sensitive military had been created on the different planets of the system, and although fractured was the start of what would become a great military force.
During the years that followed, the Consul would assume the role of Emperor of the Cocytus System and along with the Proconsul would pull all military forces under control of the House under the title of Scholae Palatinae Military. A rapid expansion of policy, training and recruiting would follow, with different independent units following their own commanders and missions while the Clan focused on their own affairs.
After the Reclamation of Judecca in 27 ABY, Scholae Palatinae took many losses in the areas of personnel and equipment, so the Summit saw fit to recruit new troops and refit old machinery to compete in today’s galactic warfare. Under the direction of the Supreme Commander of Military Forces, Phoenix Olkyssagh Palpatine; and his Grand Marshal, Lucien Kaeth; the military was reorganized into a cohesive unit, with each sub unit having a very defined mission and purpose.
Chain of Command
The Emperor of the Cocytus System has the highest authority over the Scholae Palatinae Military, while the Grand Marshal is the principal assistant in all these same matters. Together they exercise control over the entire military down through the respective War Councilor at the head of the different major subordinate elements. Each individual element performs their duties and carries out orders under authority, direction and control of its respective War Councilor, and work together during joint missions and operations falling under the authority of the Grand Marshal. The only exception to this is the Praetorian Guard, who at all times receives orders only from the Emperor unless that authority is directly transferred elsewhere by the Emperor.
Elements
Imperial Scholae Guard
- Main article: [[Imperial Scholae Guard|Imperial Scholae Guard]]
War Councilor: Field Marshal Kell Dante
The Imperial Scholae Guard is organized into nested units within certain commands, tasked with carrying out a specific objective, whether it be interdiction or planetary defense. They are comprised of Scholae’s soldiers as well as the accompanying vehicles and equipment. They are the main military arm of Scholae Palatinae and are deployed far more often than any other branch.
Expeditionary Force
- Main article: [[Expeditionary Force|Expeditionary Force]]
War Councilor: Surface Marshal Brent "Archangel" Ligur_Victae
The Expeditionary Force is the main offensive unit within the Imperial Scholae Guard, stationed within the Second and Third Flotillas of the Fleet for rapid deployment. Although an element of the larger guard, due to the role in time of war it has a level of autonomy that other units do not and is represented as such.
The Pride of the Scholae Palatinae Navy, the NSD Excidium II.
The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae
- Main article: [[The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae|The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae]]
War Councilor: Fleet Admiral Michele Curzi
The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae encompasses the entirety of capital starships within Scholae Palatinae. They are divided into flotillas that allow the ships to break away and perform specific missions that do not require the entire fleet. The Nebula-Class Star Destroyer Excidium II serves as the fleet flagship.
Praetorian Guard
- Main article: [[Praetorian Guard|Praetorian Guard]]
War Councilor: General Eetherbiail Zarih'Taen
The Praetorian Guard serves as the personal guard unit of the Emperor and Quaestor of Scholae Palatinae. They are based on Judecca at the Imperial Palace in Ohmen, the House headquarters, and operate as an autonomous unit as part of the overall military under direct authority of the Emperor alone.
Scholae Palatinae Fighter Corps
- Main article: [[Scholae Palatinae Fighter Corps|Scholae Palatinae Fighter Corps]]
War Councilor: High Marshal Thran Occasus
The Scholae Palatinae Fighter Corps, commonly referred to as the TIE Corps, encompasses the entirety of the House's starfighter force. They serve a multitude of missions, from close range air support to space superiority. They employ a wide range of craft, from fighters to bombers, and can be deployed on a moment’s notice from the starships of the Scholae Palatinae Fleet.
Imperial Scholae Intelligence
- Main article: [[Imperial Scholae Intelligence|Imperial Scholae Intelligence]]
War Councilor: Director Jaina Azrah
Imperial Scholae Intelligence is the central intelligence service in support of the Scholae Palatinae military and all of its collective elements. As its own autonomous branch of the military, there are covert operations carried out and is responsible for watching all activities internal to the Cocytus System as well as external to ensure the safety and security of House Scholae Palatinae interests.
Personnel
| Scholae Palatinae's Military Officer Ranks |
| |
O-1 |
O-2 |
O-3 |
O-4 |
O-5 |
O-6 |
O-7 |
O-8 |
O-9 |
O-10 |
O-11 |
O-12 |
O-13 |
O-14 |
O-15 |
| Guard: |
OC |
2LT |
1LT |
CPT |
MAJ |
LTC |
COL |
HCL |
BGN |
MGN |
LGN |
GEN |
HGN |
SMR |
FMR |
| Navy: |
OC |
ENS |
SLT |
LT |
LCR |
CDR |
CPT |
LCP |
COM |
RAD |
VAD |
ADL |
FAD |
HAD |
|
| TIE Corps: |
CAD |
SLT |
LT |
LCR |
CDR |
CPT |
MAJ |
LTC |
COL |
GEN |
VMR |
MAR |
FMR |
HMR |
|
Commissioned Officers
The commissioned officers are the managers, problem-solvers, and key planners in a position of authority who lead and command enlisted soldiers in all situations. Where enlisted soldiers may have control or charge in positions of authority, they will not have official command without a commission. They derive this authority directly from the Emperor of Scholae Palatinae and as such hold a commission document charging them with the duties and responsibilities of their respective office or position.
These commissioned officers have the skills, the training, and the character needed to inspire and encourage others. They embrace and embody the Core Army Values and apply them to every decision they make and every action they take. This training in leadership in management comes along with certain specialties depending on their intended specific function such as the highly specialized training as a starfighter pilot within the Scholae Palatinae Corps.
This authority is different from rank, where a superior officer will be anyone with a higher rank, and subordinate officer will be those with a lower rank. An officer’s rank can range from Officer Candidate to Surface Marshal.
| Scholae Palatinae's Military Enlisted Ranks |
| |
E-1 |
E-2 |
E-3 |
E-4 |
E-5 |
E-6 |
E-7 |
E-8 |
E-9 |
E-10 |
E-11 |
| Guard: |
PVT |
PFC |
LCP |
CPL |
SGT |
SSG |
GSG |
MSG |
FSG |
SGM |
MGS |
| Navy: |
CrR |
CrA |
Cr |
PO3 |
PO2 |
PO1 |
CPO |
SCPO |
MCPO |
|
|
| TIE Corps: |
TA |
TB |
TAd |
CT |
WO5 |
WO4 |
WO3 |
WO2 |
WO1 |
| |
Enlisted Ranks
Enlisted soldiers put plans into action. Much like employees at a company, Enlisted soldiers perform specific job functions and have the knowledge that ensures the success of their unit’s current mission within the Army. They perform specific job functions of their own specialty as apposed to the command responsibilities of commissioned officers.
An Enlisted Soldier’s rank can range from Private to Sergeant Major or Mastery Gunnery Sergeant.