Galactic Empire: An Empire Reborn
Stormtrooper Legion
THE LEGION
The Stormtrooper Legion, often referred to as “The Legionâ€, is the first person shooter division of the Galactic Empire, utilizing the platforms of Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (JK), Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (JK2), and Jedi Academy (JA).
Seeming to be a will of iron encased in hardened armor, Imperial shock troops neutralize resistance to the New Order and remain absolutely loyal to the Empire, even in the face of certain death. A stormtrooper cannot be bribed. Cannot be blackmailed. Is militaristic to the core. Is one of the Empire's most versatile instruments in maintaining law and order.
Do you have what it takes to stand with the ranks of steadfast stormtroopers serving the Emperor and his Empire?
RANKS
The ranks of the Legion are split into two sections, non-commissioned and commissioned officers. As a non commissioned officer, those in the positions of Detachment Lieutenant and Stormtrooper, you may increase your level of rank by activity. Commissioned officers receive their positions minimum rank upon appointment and may achieve higher ranks through excellent leadership.
Non-Commissioned Officers:
Junior Trooper (JTR) is the cadet rank of the Legion. Upon completion of training within the Imperial Academy, a Junior Trooper will become a full member of the Legion, obtaining the rank of Trooper.
Trooper (TRP), the introductory rank into the Legion upon graduating from the Academy. Upon good activity within the Legion, one is likely to see a promotion quickly.
Lance Corporal (LCP) is the second rank one may possess within the Legion; many achieve this rank quickly, if active
Corporal (CPL), one of the interim ranks a stormtrooper may achieve.
Sergeant (SGT) is a stormtrooper who has served with excellence in the detachment for a fair period of time.
Staff Sergeant (SSG) is a rank denoting those who have served for a long period at continual active levels.
Sergeant First Class (SFC), most likely the highest rank a stormtrooper can achieve, most do not proceed to the ranks above without attaining the position.
Master Sergeant (MSG) is the first rank for those holding the position of Detachment Lieutenant. For those stormtroopers who do attain this rank, without becoming a Detachment Lieutenant, they are highly respected and considered some of the best.
Sergeant Major (SGM), the highest rank for both stormtroopers and Detachment Lieutenants may achieve without attaining a higher position. Only the greatest stormtroopers will ever hold this rank, and they are few and far between, this rank is looked very highly upon.
Commissioned Officers:
Trooper Lieutenant (TL) is the first rank given to Detachment Commanders
Captain (CPT), the rank reserved for Regiment Lieutenant and long standing Detachment Commanders
Major (MAJ) is the rank afforded to Regiment Commanders and for outstanding Regiment Lieutenants
Lt. Colonel (LCL), the rank given to Battalion Executive and those excellent Regiment Commanders who have brought great activity to their Regiment
Colonel (COL) is the introductory rank for Captain of the Guard and the highest rank a Battalion Commander may obtain.
High Colonel (HCL) is introductory rank for those serving in Legion command
Brigadier (BRG) the rank afforded to excellent and long serving Legion Command members as well as the highest rank the Captain of the Guard may obtain.
Major-General (MGN) is first rank afforded to the Legion Commander, only the greatest Legion Command officers are afforded this rank.
Lieutenant General (LGN) is only afforded to the Legion Commander
General (GN) is the highest rank afforded to the Legion Commander, only the longest standing Legion Commanders will ever achieve this prestigious rank.
POSITIONS
Stormtrooper is the heart and soul of the Legion, with the troopers there would be no one. They may possess the ranks of Trooper to Sergeant Major.
Detachment Lieutenant (D-LT) is the second in command of a detachment and the primary assistant to the Detachment Commander, overseeing half of the troopers within the Detachment. The ranks of Master Sergeant and Sergeant Major are afforded to the Detachment Lieutenant.
Detachment Commander (D-CMDR) commands a Stromtrooper detachment and is the first true command a stromtrooper may have. A Detachment Commander may hold the rank of Trooper Lieutenant or Captain.
Regiment Lieutenant (R-LT) is second in command of the regiment and oversees the five detachments. A Regiment Lieutenant is given the ranks of Captain or Major.
Regiment Commander (R-CMDR) is head of the regiment, overseeing the entire regiment and is the voice to above commanders. A Regiment Commander is afforded the rank of Major or Lieutenant Colonel.
Battalion Executive (B-EX) oversees the Regiment Command of two or more regiments. The Battalion Commander, also know as the Field Commander, is the direct link between the Regiments and Legion Command. A Battalion Commander is given the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel.
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Captain of the Royal Guard (RG-CPT) commands, coordinates, and supervises all daily operations of the Imperial Royal Guard, under the supervision of the Commander of the Legion. The Captain of the Royal Guard also serves as the competition coordinator for the Legion. The Captain of the Guard is the only full time position of the Imperial Royal Guard. This position is given the rank of Colonel to Brigadier.
Legion Preceptor (Legion PRC)- oversees the training of all Junior Troopers seeking to become full stormtroopers. The Legion Preceptor holds the position within the Academy as Dean of Stormtrooper Training. The Legion Preceptor is given the ranks of High Colonel to Major General.
Legion Quartermaster (Legion QM) is the Personal Officer for the Legion, overseeing and editing the Legion rosters. The Legion Quartermaster is also the Legion Commander’s primary assistant, and takes command of the Legion during the Commander’s absence. The Legion Quartermaster may possess the ranks of High Colonel to Major General.
Legion Commander (Legion CMDR) is the Division Commander of the Stormtrooper Legion. The Commander of the Legion oversees all operations throughout the Legion. The Legion Commander as complete control of the Legion and must report to the Supreme Commander with updates. They may hold the rank of Major General to Full General.
PROMOTIONS
Promotion Notices
· Detachment Commanders send Promotion Notices to their Regiment Commander, with a carbon-copy to their Regiment Lieutenant.
· Regiment Lieutenants send Promotion Notices to their Regiment Commander.
· Regiment Commanders send Promotion Notices to the Battalion Executive.
· Battalion Executives send Promotion Notices (and forward approved Promotion Notices from their subordinates) to the Commander of The Legion and the Quartermaster.
· The Quartermaster will reply-to-all with final approval or denial of promotions to Detachment Commander (Trooper Lieutenant), and update the official roster as necessary.
· The Commander of The Legion will reply-to-all with final approval or denial of promotions to Captain and above. (If approved, the Quartermaster will confirm the official roster update in an additional reply-to-all.)
The Commander of The Legion may also directly confer any rank within his promotion authority that he feels is warranted, and his decisions on the delegation of ranks within The Legion are considered final.
Promotion Authority
Position May promote to this rank: May promote to this position:
Legion Commander Major General (MGN) Legion Quartermaster
Legion Quartermaster**** Lieutenant Colonel (LCL) Battalion Executive
Legion Preceptor*** None None
Captain of the Guard** None None
Battalion Executive MAJ (MAJ) Regiment Commander
Regiment Commander Captain (CPT) Regiment Lieutenant
Regiment Lieutenant Trooper Lieutenant (TL) Detachment Commander
Detachment Commander Sergeant Major (SGM)* Detachment Lieutenant
Detachment Lieutenant None None
Stormtrooper None None
*While a Detachment Commander may promote up to Sergeant Major, this is only if it is for the position of Detachment Lieutenant. Any position must get approval from Legion Command to promote to Master Sergeant or above, due to the prestige of both ranks.
**The Captain of the Guard, while unable to promote directly within the Legion proper, may promote Guardsmen within the Guard (see Royal Guard section). The Captain may, however, recommend to the Legion Commander if he feels a promotion is necessary.
***The Legion Preceptor, due to their involvement as Dean of the Imperial Academy does not possess any direct promotional abilities.
****While the Legion Quartermaster may officially promote up to Lieutenant Colonel, for positions above Detachment Commander, the Legion Commander has the final say. Depending on the Legion Commander, and the Quartermaster, they may allow a little more leeway.
ID LINES
Junior Troopers
JTR [NAME] / [PLATFORM} Unit / Academy
Example: JTR Orzon / JK Unit / Academy
Example: JTR Orzon / JK2 Unit / Academy
Example: JTR Orzon / JA Unit / Academy
Stormtroopers to Detachment Commander
[RANK][NAME] / [DETACHMENT][POSITION] / [REGIMENT] Regiment / [BATTALION] Battalion / Legion
Example: CPL Orzon/Cyclone Three/Chimaera Regiment/Braxant Battalion/Legion
Example: MSG Orzon/Fury D-LT/Chimaera Regiment/Braxant Battalion/Legion
Example: TL Orzon/Fury D-CMDR/Chimaera Regiment/Braxant Battalion/Legion
Regiment Command
[RANK][NAME] / [POSITION] / [REGIMENT] Regiment / [BATTALION] Battalion / Legion
Example: CPT Orzon/R-LT/Chimaera Regiment/Braxant Battalion/Legion
Example: MAJ Orzon/R-CMDR/Chimaera Regiment/Braxant Battalion/Legion
Battalion Executive
[RANK][NAME] / B-EX / [BATTALION] Battalion / Legion
Example: LCL Orzon/B-EX/Braxant Battalion/Legion
Legion Command
[RANK][NAME] / [POSITION] / [GE FLAGSHIP] / Legion
[UPPER ECHELON POSITION]
Example: COL Orzon/RG-CPT/ISD Chimaera/Legion
Captain of the Imperial Royal Guard
Example: HCL Orzon/Legion PRC/ISD Chimaera/Legion
Preceptor of the Stormtrooper Legion
Example: BRG Orzon/Legion QM/ISD Chimaera/Legion
Quartermaster of the Stormtrooper Legion
Example: LGN Orzon/DivCom/ISD Chimaera/Legion
Commander of the Stormtrooper Legion
IMPERIAL ROYAL GUARD
The Royal Guard is not just a simple stormtrooper. A Guardsman, dressed in blood red robes and armor, is selected for his skill, intelligence and loyalty. The Royal Guard has been so secretive that its numbers have been said to range from fifty to thousands. The Royal Guardsman are fighters, assassins, and protectors, as those wish who command them. Wielding the force pike, rumored as deadly as the blasters carried beneath the robes, rumors appear that the upper echelons may have a dark side power.
The Imperial Royal Guard is the elite force of the Stormtrooper Legion, which requires skill assessment to join in the protection of the Emperor and the Supreme Commander. The Royal Guard is a brotherhood of the hardest and mightest fighters within the Stormtrooper Legion, it is nothing less than an honor to be within its ranks.
The Captain of the Royal Guard
The Royal Guard Captain is charged with the daily operations of the Imperial Royal Guard, receiving a Legion Command position. Within the Guard there are fifty positions, forty-eight which are open to the stormtroopers of the Legion. The other two positions are permanent for the Commander of the Legion and Captain of the Guard. Only the Legion Commander and Supreme Commander have authority of the Captain.
Organization
The Royal Guard is organized into specific squadrons, of six guardsmen each. The Royal Guard Squadron (RG-Squad), is commanded by a Squadron Leader (RG-SQL). The Squadron Leader is a part time position, as is all the positions within the Guard except Captain of the Guard. Squadrons are designated by numbers, one through eight, with positions one through six. All eight squadrons are commanded by the Captain of the Guard.
Membership
To obtain membership, one must prove themselves in all forms, through combat, activities, etc. You must be chosen by the Captain of the Guard or Legion Commander. To become a full member, you must combat against a designated guardsman, whether it be the Captain of the Guard or another. Appointment to the Guard is not one to be taken lightly, nor is it an easy task once you enter into the Royal Guard. A Guardsman must participate in nearly every event, or risk expulsion from the Guard. Due to the strictness and elitism of the Guard, it is highly looked upon by all stormtroopers.
Ranks
While the Royal Guard ranks have no official authority within the Legion, your achievements show from your rank earned within the Guard. Only the Captain of the Guard is considered a true senior officer, however, orders and activities can be passed down and created by Squadron Leaders.
Imperial Sovereign Protector (RG-ISP)
Imperial Sovereign Protectors are nothing short of master warriors in combat, and wear a more baroque and ceremonial version of the Royal Guard's red armour. This rank is reserved for the most exceptional guardsmen, and may only be bestowed by the Supreme Commander or Commander of the Legion... It is held by the Commander of The Legion on an honorary basis, and is often achieved by the Captain of the Royal Guard during his tenure. Excluding these two men, there may be a maximum of three RG-ISPs within the Guard at any given time.
Royal Guardsman of the First Echelon (RG-G1E)
A Royal Guardsman of the First Echelon is not only an advanced warrior of RG-G2E caliber in combat, but also willing and able to further the skills of lower-ranked guardsman in periodic online training. The Captain of the Royal Guard will quickly achieve RG-G1E, and excluding him, there may be a maximum of six RG-G1Es within the Guard at any given time. Appointments to RG-G1E require the final approval of the Commander of The Legion.
Royal Guardsman of the Second Echelon (RG-G2E)
Royal Guardsman of the Second Echelon is the highest rank that reflects skill & experience alone, and shows its holders to be some of the most advanced warriors present. The Captain of the Guard holds the minimum rank of RG-G2E. Excluding the Captain, there may be a maximum of fiften RG-G2Es within the Guard at any given time.
Royal Guardsman of the Third Echelon (RG-G3E)
When one becomes a Royal Guardsman of the Third Echelon, it signifies that they have gained even further skill in combat, as well as a respectable amount of experience in the Royal Guard. Guardsmen who have demonstrated their prowess not only in training but in combat and competition will most readily achieve this rank.
Royal Guardsman Initiate (RG-INI)
Guardsman Initiate is the introductory-level rank of the Imperial Royal Guard, afforded to those whose skills are deemed worthy by the Captain of the Royal Guard or Commander of The Legion.
Guardsman Tyro (RG-TYRO)
A Guardsman Tyro is a prospective -- but not rightful -- member of the Royal Guard. This rank is akin to a "cadet rank", as it is used primarily for purposes of initial training. To become a Tyro, one must face an appointed member of the Royal Guard in combat and b deemed as having at least a moderate amount of skill. The Tyro must also provide proof that he is willing to accept the challenges of the Guard by constant activity in all scenarios. The skills of a Tyro will be enhanced and improved by the Captain of the Royal Guard (or other high-ranking guardsmen) until the Tyro is ready for initiation.
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Deemed as having appropriate skill to be initiated into the Guard, despite that all positions on the roster are filled. (Initiation takes place when a vacancy arises.)
Within the Royal Guard, one does not simply hold a rank but continually defends themselves in the rank. It is at the discretion of the Captain of the Guard that one may ascend or descend in rank within the Guard. The Captain of the Guard may determine the ranks of any members and whether they have gained skill or began lacking such. This is supervised by the Legion Commander.
ID Lines
Within the Guard:
[RG RANK][NAME]/[SQUAD][POSITION] /Imperial Royal Guard /Legion
Example: G3E Orzon/ Squad 1-3 /Imperial Royal Guard /Legion (SQUAD MEMBER)
Example: G2E Orzon/Squad 1-1/Imperial Royal Guard/Legion (SQUAD LEADER)
Outside of the Guard:
[ID LINE]
[MEDALS](RG Rank)
Example:
CPT Orzon/R-LT/Chimaera Regiment/Braxant Battalion/Legion
[BS][MoM]x2[LSM-1S](RG-G2E)
Interim Legion Manual (First Draft)
Moderator: High Command