Highguard military concerns - Revision history

Hailmur at 23:12, 4 June 2026

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			==Overview==
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=The People of Highguard.jpg\|title=Demons run when good people go to war\|caption=Guardians, cataphracts, and unconquered fight together to protect their nation, and to safeguard human destiny.\|width=500\|align=right}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=The People of Highguard.jpg\|title=Demons run when good people go to war\|caption=Guardians, cataphracts, and unconquered fight together to protect their nation, and to safeguard human destiny.\|width=500\|align=right}}
	~~==Overview==~~
	Highguard has a military heritage of which it is justly proud. Most Highborn serve with one of the three Highborn armies as part of their “coming-of-age”. This service is considered necessary to the formation of Highborn character and maintains the connection between the people of today and their warrior ancestry. Most skills can be put to use in a military context, although those serving as medics, quartermasters and ancillary troops do not earn as much respect as their more warlike colleagues.		Highguard has a military heritage of which it is justly proud. Most Highborn serve with one of the three Highborn armies as part of their “coming-of-age”. This service is considered necessary to the formation of Highborn character and maintains the connection between the people of today and their warrior ancestry. Most skills can be put to use in a military context, although those serving as medics, quartermasters and ancillary troops do not earn as much respect as their more warlike colleagues.
	==Guardians==		==Guardians==

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	The third Highborn General leads the Valiant Pegasus, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Highborn General leads the Valiant Pegasus, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=PilgrimsDefiance.webp\|align=right\|width=100}}
	===The Pilgrim's Defiance===		===The Pilgrim's Defiance===
	The [[Pilgrim's Defiance]] were raised during the Spring Equinox 387YE. Raised from the grey pilgrims who had [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Highguard\|returned]] to Highguard following the call of the Highborn Assembly, the mustering of the army was quickened by the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Assign_Regalia_to_Generals_of_Highguard\|assigning of regalia]] to the generals of Highguard. [[Banners_and_bells\|Mustering]] completed in just six months, shortly before the Autumn Equinox 387YE. The army was named for the return of the [[grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]], and endorsed the army's focus on [[Banners_and_bells#Devotion_To_Virtue\|devotion to virtue]].		The [[Pilgrim's Defiance]] were raised during the Spring Equinox 387YE. Raised from the grey pilgrims who had [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Highguard\|returned]] to Highguard following the call of the Highborn Assembly, the mustering of the army was quickened by the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Assign_Regalia_to_Generals_of_Highguard\|assigning of regalia]] to the generals of Highguard. [[Banners_and_bells\|Mustering]] completed in just six months, shortly before the Autumn Equinox 387YE. The army was named for the return of the [[grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]], and endorsed the army's focus on [[Banners_and_bells#Devotion_To_Virtue\|devotion to virtue]].
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	The army was disbanded by [[Empress Mariika]] as part of the sweeping changes she made in pursuit of saving the Empire from bankruptcy. The last general of the Thundering Tide, Abishai of Judah's Evasion, took his own life after. Many of the unconquered and cataphracts that used to belong to this army would go on to join the Seventh Wave.		The army was disbanded by [[Empress Mariika]] as part of the sweeping changes she made in pursuit of saving the Empire from bankruptcy. The last general of the Thundering Tide, Abishai of Judah's Evasion, took his own life after. Many of the unconquered and cataphracts that used to belong to this army would go on to join the Seventh Wave.

	==Army Orders==		==Army Orders==
	* '''Highborn armies can take the ''Protect the Innocent'' order when attacking'''		* '''Highborn armies can take the ''Protect the Innocent'' order when attacking'''

Dre at 22:25, 19 January 2026

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	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Highguard fields four [[~~Imperial~~ armies]]; the ''Granite Pillar'', the ''Seventh Wave'', the ''Valiant Pegasus'', and the recently raised ''Pilgrim's Defiance''.		Highguard fields four [[army\|armies]]: the ''Granite Pillar'', the ''Seventh Wave'', the ''Valiant Pegasus'', and the recently raised ''Pilgrim's Defiance''.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GranitePillar.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GranitePillar.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}
	===The Granite Pillar===		===The Granite Pillar===

Twiggy at 13:42, 29 September 2025

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	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote>“We are the thunder on the earth, we are the steel tide that drowns the foe.”</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote>“We are the thunder on the earth, we are the steel tide that drowns the foe.”</quote></div>
	===The Thundering Tide (Defunct)===		===The Thundering Tide (Defunct)===
	The venerable Thundering Tide was composed of the descendants of the old Highborn light cavalry units. They adapted their mounted tactics as best they could, becoming experts in [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|~~maneuverable~~]], fluid tactics designed to outflank their opponents. Many soldiers of the Thundering Tide were trained to fight with [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|pole-arms]] - an echo of the lances they once used to ride down the enemies of Highguard.		The venerable Thundering Tide was composed of the descendants of the old Highborn light cavalry units. They adapted their mounted tactics as best they could, becoming experts in [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|manoeuvrable]], fluid tactics designed to outflank their opponents. Many soldiers of the Thundering Tide were trained to fight with [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|pole-arms]] - an echo of the lances they once used to ride down the enemies of Highguard.

	The army was disbanded by [[Empress Mariika]] as part of the sweeping changes she made in pursuit of saving the Empire from bankruptcy. The last general of the Thundering Tide, Abishai of Judah's Evasion, took his own life after. Many of the unconquered and cataphracts that used to belong to this army would go on to join the Seventh Wave.		The army was disbanded by [[Empress Mariika]] as part of the sweeping changes she made in pursuit of saving the Empire from bankruptcy. The last general of the Thundering Tide, Abishai of Judah's Evasion, took his own life after. Many of the unconquered and cataphracts that used to belong to this army would go on to join the Seventh Wave.

Matt: /* Army Orders */

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Army Orders

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	==Army Orders==		==Army Orders==
	* '''Highborn armies can take the ''Protect the Innocent'' order when attacking'''		* '''Highborn armies can take the ''Protect the Innocent'' order when attacking'''

			Following the [[Banners_and_bells#A_Last_Crusade\|end of the final crusade]], the [[387YE_Summer_Solstice_Synod_judgements#Judgement_6\|Highborn Assembly embraced]] the [[opportunity]] to protect the innocent.
	<box>'''Protect the Innocent'''		<box>'''Protect the Innocent'''
	* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by a tenth'''		* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by a tenth'''

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	The army was disbanded by [[Empress Mariika]] as part of the sweeping changes she made in pursuit of saving the Empire from bankruptcy. The last general of the Thundering Tide, Abishai of Judah's Evasion, took his own life after. Many of the unconquered and cataphracts that used to belong to this army would go on to join the Seventh Wave.		The army was disbanded by [[Empress Mariika]] as part of the sweeping changes she made in pursuit of saving the Empire from bankruptcy. The last general of the Thundering Tide, Abishai of Judah's Evasion, took his own life after. Many of the unconquered and cataphracts that used to belong to this army would go on to join the Seventh Wave.
			==Army Orders==
			* '''Highborn armies can take the ''Protect the Innocent'' order when attacking'''
			<box>'''Protect the Innocent'''
			* '''Casualties inflicted by this army are reduced by a tenth'''
			* '''The ability of this army to capture territory is reduced by a tenth'''
			* '''Any orders to an allied army in the same territory that increase casualties are changed to balanced attack'''
			* '''The presence of an army fighting to protect the innocent in a territory is always obvious to other armies in the same territory'''

			Any Highborn army instructed to protect the innocent will still push forward, but they will do so cautiously and with a focus to ensure that innocent bystanders are not to be harmed. The general's orders will identify who the army is seeking to protect, but provided they are clear, then the force will do everything it can to save the lives of those the general ordered spared - even if that means stopping an allied Imperial army from attacking. This will inflame tensions between the two forces, but they will not come into armed conflict. Imperial discipline will be sufficient to prevent one Imperial soldier cutting down another - just.

			Progress will be slow, because of the sacrifice needed to ensure that the innocent on all sides are protected. The army and their allies will kill less of the enemy, simply because of the abundant caution shown by the soldiers. Any allied force in the same territory that submits the following orders [[Army_qualities#Cruel\|Merciless Onslaught]], [[Army_qualities#Cunning\|Whatever it Takes]], [[Army_qualities#Glorious\|Triumphant Charge]],
			[[Army_qualities#Hard_Bitten\|Make them Pay]], [[Army_qualities#Relentless\|Cut Them Down]], [[Army_qualities#Thornbound\|Poison Thorns]], [[Army_qualities#Venomous\|Fire in the Blood]] or any similar order that increases casualties inflicted will be replaced with a balanced attack.

			Trying to protect the innocent does not prevent ''enemy'' forces from issuing orders to spread bloodshed and mayhem, but it will help to mitigate some of the worst effects.</box>

	{{Highguard Links}}		{{Highguard Links}}

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	The second Highborn General leads the Seventh Wave, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.		The second Highborn General leads the Seventh Wave, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Autumn Equinox each year.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=ValiantPegasus.png\|align=right\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=ValiantPegasus.png\|align=right\|width=100}}

	===The Valiant Pegasus===		===The Valiant Pegasus===
	The [[Valiant Pegasus]] is a ~~relatively new army~~; ~~recruitment~~ was ~~only~~ completed in 378YE. Initially, the force incorporated some of the finest Highborn siege architects, and was well prepared both to take advantage of Imperial [[fortifications]] and bring down barbarian strongholds. Following the [[Iron_and_wine#Opportunity: The Quality of Mercy\|opportunity]] offered by the celebration of [[Empress Lisabetta]], the Valiant Pegasus refocused its efforts to the [[Army_qualities#Physick\|preservation of life]] on the battlefield, supported by many apothecaries. As a new army, it has yet to establish a particular identity or reputation for itself.		The [[Valiant Pegasus]] has served for almost a decade; mustering was completed in 378YE. Initially, the force incorporated some of the finest Highborn siege architects and was well prepared both to take advantage of Imperial [[fortifications]] and bring down barbarian strongholds. Following the [[Iron_and_wine#Opportunity: The Quality of Mercy\|opportunity]] offered by the celebration of [[Empress Lisabetta]], the Valiant Pegasus refocused its efforts to the [[Army_qualities#Physick\|preservation of life]] on the battlefield, supported by many apothecaries. As a new army, it has yet to establish a particular identity or reputation for itself.

	The third Highborn General leads the Valiant Pegasus, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Highborn General leads the Valiant Pegasus, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.
			===The Pilgrim's Defiance===
			The [[Pilgrim's Defiance]] were raised during the Spring Equinox 387YE. Raised from the grey pilgrims who had [[The_war_of_thorns_and_flowers#Highguard\|returned]] to Highguard following the call of the Highborn Assembly, the mustering of the army was quickened by the [[387YE_Spring_Equinox_Senate_sessions#Assign_Regalia_to_Generals_of_Highguard\|assigning of regalia]] to the generals of Highguard. [[Banners_and_bells\|Mustering]] completed in just six months, shortly before the Autumn Equinox 387YE. The army was named for the return of the [[grey pilgrim\|grey pilgrims]], and endorsed the army's focus on [[Banners_and_bells#Devotion_To_Virtue\|devotion to virtue]].

			The fourth Highborn General leads the Pilgrim's Defiance, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.

	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote>“We are the thunder on the earth, we are the steel tide that drowns the foe.”</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote>“We are the thunder on the earth, we are the steel tide that drowns the foe.”</quote></div>

	===The Thundering Tide (Defunct)===		===The Thundering Tide (Defunct)===
	The venerable Thundering Tide was composed of the descendants of the old Highborn light cavalry units. They adapted their mounted tactics as best they could, becoming experts in [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|maneuverable]], fluid tactics designed to outflank their opponents. Many soldiers of the Thundering Tide were trained to fight with [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|pole-arms]] - an echo of the lances they once used to ride down the enemies of Highguard.		The venerable Thundering Tide was composed of the descendants of the old Highborn light cavalry units. They adapted their mounted tactics as best they could, becoming experts in [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|maneuverable]], fluid tactics designed to outflank their opponents. Many soldiers of the Thundering Tide were trained to fight with [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|pole-arms]] - an echo of the lances they once used to ride down the enemies of Highguard.

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	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Highguard fields ~~three~~ [[Imperial armies]]; the ''Granite Pillar'', the ''Seventh Wave'', ~~and~~ the ~~recently created~~ ''Valiant Pegasus''~~. Each Imperial army has their own unique quality~~, ~~but~~ the wording of the orders issued by Highborn armies are [[Full_of_sacred_sound#The_Sticking_Place\|particularly important]] as they may create [[mandate\|mandates]] in the Highborn assembly that support their goals.		Highguard fields four [[Imperial armies]]; the ''Granite Pillar'', the ''Seventh Wave'', the ''Valiant Pegasus'', and the recently raised ''Pilgrim's Defiance''.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GranitePillar.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GranitePillar.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}
	===The Granite Pillar===		===The Granite Pillar===

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	==Imperial Armies==		==Imperial Armies==
	Highguard fields three [[Imperial armies]]; the ''Granite Pillar'', the ''Seventh Wave'', and the recently created ''Valiant Pegasus''. Each Imperial army has their own unique quality, but ~~all~~ Highborn armies ~~benefit from being~~ [[~~Army_qualities~~#~~Highborn~~\|~~Highguard~~]]~~, allowing them to attack~~ in ~~a crusading storm, directly assaulting~~ the ~~enemy troops, attacking with total Ambition and unwavering Courage to demonstrate the righteous virtue of the Empire~~.		Highguard fields three [[Imperial armies]]; the ''Granite Pillar'', the ''Seventh Wave'', and the recently created ''Valiant Pegasus''. Each Imperial army has their own unique quality, but the wording of the orders issued by Highborn armies are [[Full_of_sacred_sound#The_Sticking_Place\|particularly important]] as they may create [[mandate\|mandates]] in the Highborn assembly that support their goals.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=GranitePillar.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=GranitePillar.jpg\|align=right\|width=100}}
	===The Granite Pillar===		===The Granite Pillar===

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The Valiant Pegasus

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	===The Valiant Pegasus===		===The Valiant Pegasus===
	The Valiant Pegasus is a relatively new army; recruitment was only completed in 378YE. Initially, the force ~~incorporates~~ some of the finest Highborn siege architects, and was well prepared both to take advantage of Imperial [[fortifications]] and bring down barbarian strongholds. Following the [[Iron_and_wine#Opportunity: The Quality of Mercy\|opportunity]] offered by the celebration of [[Empress Lisabetta]], the [[Valiant Pegasus]] refocused its efforts to the [[Army_qualities#Physick\|preservation of life]] on the battlefield, supported by many apothecaries. As a new army, it has yet to establish a particular identity or reputation for itself.		The [[Valiant Pegasus]] is a relatively new army; recruitment was only completed in 378YE. Initially, the force incorporated some of the finest Highborn siege architects, and was well prepared both to take advantage of Imperial [[fortifications]] and bring down barbarian strongholds. Following the [[Iron_and_wine#Opportunity: The Quality of Mercy\|opportunity]] offered by the celebration of [[Empress Lisabetta]], the Valiant Pegasus refocused its efforts to the [[Army_qualities#Physick\|preservation of life]] on the battlefield, supported by many apothecaries. As a new army, it has yet to establish a particular identity or reputation for itself.

	The third Highborn General leads the Valiant Pegasus, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.		The third Highborn General leads the Valiant Pegasus, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Spring Equinox each year.
	<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote>“We are the thunder on the earth, we are the steel tide that drowns the foe.”</quote></div>		<div style="float:right; width: 450px; clear: right;"><quote>“We are the thunder on the earth, we are the steel tide that drowns the foe.”</quote></div>

	===The Thundering Tide (Defunct)===		===The Thundering Tide (Defunct)===
	The venerable Thundering Tide was composed of the descendants of the old Highborn light cavalry units. They adapted their mounted tactics as best they could, becoming experts in [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|maneuverable]], fluid tactics designed to outflank their opponents. Many soldiers of the Thundering Tide were trained to fight with [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|pole-arms]] - an echo of the lances they once used to ride down the enemies of Highguard.		The venerable Thundering Tide was composed of the descendants of the old Highborn light cavalry units. They adapted their mounted tactics as best they could, becoming experts in [[Army_qualities#Skirmishing\|maneuverable]], fluid tactics designed to outflank their opponents. Many soldiers of the Thundering Tide were trained to fight with [[Weapons_%26_armour#Polearms\|pole-arms]] - an echo of the lances they once used to ride down the enemies of Highguard.