Giblot (Realm)/Military

The Military Command

Military chain of command

Chancellor		Gellin Gellander
Grand General		Zakran Somra
Marshal		Tipraite Trian, Marshal of the Army of Liberty
Marshal		Toran Trian, Marshal of the Home Guard
Duke of Giblot		Will Bell

Army of Liberty

Symbol: Yellow and Red Sunburst
Founded by Duke of Giblot Will Bell and the Liberty Party in an effort to return structure back to Giblot's military. The two primary concerns that first brought together the members of the Liberty Party were concerns with corruption or ineffectiveness present in the current government and the ineffectiveness and disorder present in Giblot's military. The Army of Liberty can thus be considered a natural outcome of the Liberty Party's pursuit of their goals. While the Army of Liberty is sponsored by the Liberty Party, so far there have been no political elements involved with the Army, perhaps due to the lack of opposing parties.

Currently the Marshal of the Army of Liberty is Tipraite Trian.

Advancement

If a Platoon Captain steps down or is disgraced the commander in that unit with the most recognitions will be offered the opportunity to assume the position. Should they decline the position it will be offered to the commander in that unit with the next greatest number of recognitions.

If the Lieutenant Marshal steps down, is disgraced, or advances then the Captain with the highest number of recognitions will be offered the position. Should they decline the position it will be offered to the Captain with the next greatest number of recognitions.

If the Marshal steps down, is disgraced, or becomes General then the Lieutenant Marshal will assume command.

Home Guard

The current Marshal of the Home Guard is Fafhrd Martius. This army group requires Low Activity.

History

Detailed here will be a list of previous Giblotian military leaders and establishments and their contributions.

Rules and Regulations

It is the right of every commander to determine their own retreat conditions and unit type. However, commanders showing cowardice and retreating when they are needed may face censure or even a demerit. All other unit settings are expected to follow the current orders as given by the Marshal.

Demerits

Demerits are 'black marks' on a commander's record given due to poor service. Demerits can typically be avoided by promptly reporting delays, expected absences, or reasons for previous absences, or by ensuring that oneself is in an army group of lower required activity/responsiveness.

• Demerits may only be filed by Marshals on commanders within their army.

• Demerits may be filed up to one week after a commander has transferred from said army.

• A Marshal may not place more than one demerit upon a commander for any one transgression.

If a commander is found suspect of a more serious offense (such as treason) and both has enough evidence to mark them as likely to be guilty, but not enough to ensure that it is so, they will immediately be subject to the next level of penalization (at 3, 5, and 6 demerits respectively).

• Demerits may be filed for any reason, not limited to the following:

Dereliction of Duty
Disobeying Orders
Breaking Giblotian Law
Fomenting Unrest in the Ranks(1)

(1): Defined as arguing with military superiors in a manner that compromises military effectiveness.

Procedure

A commander's total demerits for the purposes of fines and other penalizations is equal to that commander's total military recognitions minus their total demerits. Recognitions do not in any way remove demerits from record or otherwise affect demerits.

• The Marshal may declare a demerit upon a commander within two weeks of their transgression.

• The commander may file a case to have the demerit removed by contacting the Inquisitor within 2 weeks of the filing of the demerit. The case will then be reviewed by the Marshal and the Military Tribunal. If any two of the Tribunal find fault in the demerit it is then removed without record.

• Once a demerit has made it past the two week review period (or was called to review and was not overturned) any of the Military Tribunal may force a fine upon the commander. This fine may not be called by any other noble, including the commander's Marshal.

Any of the Military Tribunal may ask for an alternative service to be provided by the fined commander, though the commander may still opt to pay the fine instead. The nature of this service must always be approved by the Inquisitor.
Fines are as follows:
1st Demerit: 10 gold
2nd Demerit: 25 gold
3rd Demerit: 50 gold
4th Demerit: 75 gold
5th Demerit: 100 gold

• All of the following require the acknowledgement of the matter by the General or both of the Chancellor and Judge, with the General then ensuring the penalties are enacted with efficiency:

Once a commander in an Active (non-defensive) army has three demerits over the total number of military honours they have received they will be moved into a defensive army. If the commander can later balance out their demerits against honours they can request to be moved back to an active army.

Once a commander in a non-active army has five demerits they will have their taxes cut at their lord's discretion, but allowing them no more than 25 gold income a week. At six demerits the commander is removed from the active military, and, at their lord's discretion will have their taxes cut, but can receive no more than 15 gold per week.

Recognitions

Giblot is founded upon certain enlightened ideals that set it above all other nations. These ideals are based out of adherence to the following three principles: Honour, Justice, and Glory.

Honour marks those that are willing to serve with the dignity and duty that marks a citizen of Giblot. Justice drives those who have taken the ideals of Giblot to heart, beholding them to live and fight for those ideals regardless of sacrifice. Glory is the pride that only Giblot allows: The ability to surpass mortal expectations and live, fight, and sacrifice as a paragon of Giblotain virtue, by embodying those greatest of ideals that Giblot itself stands and fights for.

Recognitions are based off these three principles, with each and every recognition being a vital step upon the path of Glory.

The immediate superior to the commander in question is typically the one responsible for petitioning for an honour to be named. Once the Marshal has determined his willingness to grant the medal the request is passed to the General, who must confirm the award.

Recognitions of Honour

Ribbons are the only honour that can be earned multiple times. However, they are also the least of recognitions.

Commander Recognitions

• Medal of Dignity: Awarded to the commander that ever maintains an honourable presence throughout all affairs, and especially in a matter of great difficulty, such as under torture.
• Medal of Grace: Awarded to the commander that is ever timely in their movements, refits, recruitment, and other attendance of duties through an entire war.
• Medal of Nobility: Awarded to the commander that regularly and reliably financially supports those in need through an entire war.
• Medal of Prowess: Awarded to the commander that brings down an enemy leader in combat.
• Medal of Poise: Awarded to the commander that provides regular scouting throughout an entire war.
• Medal of Resolve: Awarded to the commander that undertakes a mission of significant risk and carries himself honourably throughout.
• Medal of Valor: Awarded to the commander that serves through an entire campaign with great distinction.

• Ribbon of Courage: Awarded to the commander that is injured in battle. The commander must have attended to all their duties up to that point, including scouting, timely movements, and coordinated presence on the battlefield.
• Ribbon of Heroism: Awarded to the commander that contributes greatly to a single offensive.
• Ribbon of Vigilance: Awarded to the commander that provides regular scouting through an entire campaign.

Platoon Recognitions

• Badge of the Hawk: The entire platoon, without exception, provides regular scouting through a full offensive.
• Badge of the Eagle: The entire platoon serves with distinction through a single campaign.

Other Recognitions

Recognitions of Justice

Commander Recognitions

• Order of the Dawn: This recognition is provided solely by the Chancellor as an award for distinction in serving Giblot.
• Star of Liberty: This recognition is awarded for great distinction through an entire war.

Platoon Recognitions

• Banner of the Fox: The platoon successfully distracts the enemy at great personal risk, allowing for a successful overall assault.
• Banner of the Bear: The platoon held a critical defensive against overwhelming odds, furthering the overall efforts of the army.

Other Recognitions

Recognitions of Glory

Recognitions of Glory can only be awarded with the full support of the Military Tribunal, as well as the marshal of the army involved.

Commander Recognitions

• Emblem of the Sun: The commander has single-handedly and faithfully represented the ideals of Giblot, achieving great progress upon the nation's behalf. The commander is a paragon of justice and honour, and a hero of the greatest caliber.

Platoon Recognitions

• Standard of the Wolf: Through excellent coordination, faithful teamwork, and reliable service the platoon has served with distinction through an entire war.
• Standard of the Lion: The platoon has made great progress in promoting the Glory of Giblot, by such methods as clever tactics, great victory, and and reliable service.
• Standard of the Dragon: Awarded to a platoon that suffered great personal sacrifice to further the cause of Giblot.

Other Recognitions

Retirement

All nobles that have served in the Giblotian military are guaranteed to receive a healthy, steady retirement tax share and comfortable estate. This share is based off the length of time the noble spent in the military, and the number of recognitions over demerits the commander received in his service.

Definitions

• Banner: These platoon recognitions are visibly shown as a stylized pennant flown below the flag of the platoon.
• Engagement: An engagement is a singular battle with an enemy.
• Campaign: A campaign is a series of offensives made for a singular goal (ie, the capture of a specific region or quantity of regions). The limitations of what defines a campaign are determined by the Military Command.
• Military Tribunal: Formed of the Inquisitor, Grand General, and Chancellor, the Military Tribunal oversees most military matters.
• Offensive: An offensive is the duration between which a platoon or army attacks a single region and either falls back or claims the region. An offensive is typically composed of multiple engagements, but on occasion may be limited to a singular engagement.
• Standard: These platoon recognitions, once earned, become a distinguishing part of the platoon's regalia, much like the symbol of the army in which that platoon serves.
• War: A war marks the period between which a war is officially declared and up to three months following the official return to peace with the nation in question. Should only neutral relations be achieved the Chancellor may determine a war to not truly be over.