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 is headed by the Emperor of the Cocytus System and Quaestor of the House, and has five major subordinate elements: Imperial Scholae Guard, Marines of Scholae Palatinae, The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae, Scholae Palatinae Fighter Corps and Imperial Scholae Intelligence.
History
After the Reclamation of Judecca, 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
Emperor Xen'Mordin Vismorsus has the highest authority over the Scholae Palatinae Military, while Grand Marshal Xantros is the principal assistant in all these same matters. Together they exercise control over the entire military down through the respective War Councilor 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.
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.
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: High Admiral Brent "Archangel" Ligur Victae
The Fleet of Scholae Palatinae encompasses the entirety of Capital Starships within Scholae Palatinae. They are divided into Lines 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.
The Marines of Scholae Palatinae
- Main article: [[Marines of Scholae Palatinae|Marines of Scholae Palatinae]]
War Councilor: Sector Marshal Eetherbiail Zarih'Taen
The Marines serve as the fleet based military arm of Scholae Palatinae. They are used primarily for ship to ship warfare, utilizing boarding parties to ensure victory in space. They are permanently assigned to the Capital Starships and, while under the umbrella of the Fleet, operate as an autonomous unit.
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. Although they are permanently assigned to the Fleet, they are an autonomous branch of the military.
Imperial Scholae Intelligence
- Main article: [[Imperial Scholae Intelligence|Imperial Scholae Intelligence]]
War Councilor: Director Evant Taelyan
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 |
|
| Marines: |
OC |
2LT |
1LT |
CPT |
MAJ |
LTC |
COL |
BGN |
MGN |
LGN |
GEN |
HGN |
MAR |
SMR |
|
| 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 |
|
|
| Marines: |
PVT |
PFC |
LCP |
CPL |
SGT |
SSG |
GSG |
MSG |
FSG |
SGM |
MGS |
| 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.