Imperial Army of Erebonia

Imperial Army of Erebonia
Allegiance	Eugent Reise Arnor III
Type	Army
Nickname(s)	Imperial Army
Size	Unknown. Six times the size of Liberl's Royal Army.
Engagements	Hundred Days War October War Great War
Commander
Current	General Vandyck
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The Imperial Army of Erebonia (エレボニア帝国軍(ていこくぐん)), commonly referred to as the Imperial Army (帝国正規軍(ていこくせいきぐん)), is the national military force of Erebonia.

Background

The Imperial army is under command of emperor Eugent Reise Arnor III and his Imperial government, represented by Giliath Osborne.

The army consists of a large number of state-of-the-art, mechanised tanks, divided into more than 20 military armoured divisions. Currently, the army is developing its air force to further increase its power.

In S.1203, approximately 70% of the Imperial army was under direct command of Chancellor Giliath Osborne and therefore considered the force of the reformist movement.

Members of the military are trained in Hundred-form Military Combat- a style developed from the various martial arts traditions in the empire including both the Vander and Arseid schools.

Organisation

General Staff Office

The General Staff Office (参謀本部(さんぼうほんぶ)), serves as the backbone of the Imperial army.

Imperial Defence

The Imperial Defence is a newly established division within the Imperial Army, replacing the Imperial Guardsmen of the Provincial Armies, tasked with the protection the Imperial Family and the Valflame Palace.

Intelligence Division

The Intelligence Division is established not long after S.1193 by Giliath Osborne. Prominent members include Captain Lechter Arundel and Millium Orion.

Armored Division

The development of tanks prompted the formation of armored divisions. The Imperial Army boasts a total of 20 armored divisions, with an additional 5 on reserve in preparation for the Great War against Calvard in S.1206. Following the Great War, the military faces a great reorganisation, with many divisions being cut and a growing sense of resentment from some soldiers.

• The 1st Armored Division, the Heimdallr Garrison is stationed in the imperial capital. It invaded Liberl through the Haken Gate during the Great War.
• The 2nd Armored Division invaded Calvard through Crossbell during the Great War.
• The 3rd Armored Division is stationed at the Zender Gate and commanded by Lieutenant-general Zechs Vander. It was on standby in Parm as secondary invading force of Liberl during the Great War.
• The 4th Armored Division is commanded by Lieutenant General Olaf Craig and Major Neithardt. It is said that it has the rawest firepower among all units in the Imperial army. It is stationed in Dreknor Fortress. It was on standby north of Alster as secondary invading force of Remiferia during the Great War. Alan joins this division as a warrant officer following his graduation from Thors Military Academy.
• The 5th Armored Division was stationed at the Garrelia Fortress and commanded by Lieutenant General Walter. It was completely annihilated alongside the obliteration of the Garrelia Fortress itself.
• The 6th Armored Division (第六機甲師団), is stationed in the western half of Erebonia and was responsible for guarding the Empire's eastern border after the annihilation of the Garrelia Fortress. It invaded Remiferia through North Ambria during the Great War.
• The 7th Armored Division is the division Major Mueller Vander is part of. It is said that it can tear across a battlefield with lightning speed. This division was disbanded prior to the start of the Great War due to the division's close ties with Prince Olivert Reise Arnor.
• The 8th Armored Division (第八機甲師団), is stationed at the Tangram Fortress in S.1206. It joined the invasion Remiferia through North Ambria during the Great War.
• The 9th Armored Division is stationed in the eastern half of Erebonia and was responsible for guarding the Empire's eastern border after the annihilation of the Garrelia Fortress. Afterwards, in S.1205, it was transferred to Crossbell Station. It invaded Calvard through Nord during the Great War.
• The 10th Armored Division (第十機甲師団) invaded Calvard through Crossbell during the Great War.
• The 11th Armored Division (第十一機甲師団), is stationed in the western half of Erebonia and was responsible for guarding the Empire's eastern border after the annihilation of the Garrelia Fortress. It invaded Calvard through Nord during the Great War.
• The 12th Armored Division (第十二機甲師団) invaded Calvard through Crossbell during the Great War.
• The 13th Armored Division (第十三機甲師団), was commanded by general officer Rudolf Arundel, which was responsible for spearheading the Hundred Days War in S.1192. It invaded Calvard through the Kreuzen Province's Abandoned Road during the Great War.
• The 14th Armored Division (第十四機甲師団) invaded Calvard through Crossbell during the Great War.
• The 15th Armored Division (第十五機甲師団) invaded Calvard through Nord during the Great War.
• The 16th Armored Division (第十六機甲師団) invaded Liberl through the Haken Gate during the Great War.
• The 17th Armored Division (第十七機甲師団) invaded Calvard through Crossbell during the Great War.
• The 18th Armored Division (第十八機甲師団) invaded Remiferia through North Ambria during the Great War.
• The 19th Armored Division (第十九機甲師団) invaded Calvard through Crossbell during the Great War.
• The 23rd Armored Division (第二十三師団) is a newly formed division created from the large influx of recruits in the Great War, led by Colonel Dalton due to the reorganisation of the military. They take over from the Seventh Division at Zender Gate. Facing the disbanding of their division and secretly dissatisfied with the way the war ended, they were all part of a coup attempt devised by Elysium and Supreme Leader Rufus Albarea.
• The now-defunct 32nd Armored Division, which was sent to invade Crossbell, was annihilated by Aion Type-γ.

Railway Military Police

The Railway Military Police is an elite division charged with patrolling Erebonia using railways. Led by Majors Claire Rieveldt and Michael Irving.

Heimdallr Military Police

The Heimdallr Military Police is tasked with keeping order within Heimdallr, Erebonia, and keeping its citizens. Their uniform resembles those of the military armored divisions, but are coloured blue rather than purple. Wayne's father is a part of this force.

Air Force

The Air Force (飛行艦隊(ひこうかんたい)), is a recent addition to the Imperial army. As of S.1204, a large number of 150 arge battleships are being built. Its only named member is Helmsman Graft, who expressed his interest in flying the Courageous. Thors Military Academy students Emily and Theresia aspire to join the Imperial Air Force after graduating, eventually ending up in one of its fleets.

Imperial Navy

A fleet of ships is maintained by the Empire. Former organisations like the White Whales, dubbed 'jaegars of the sea' were disbanded and many joined the Imperial navy. These ships took part in maritime assaults against Calvard and Liberl during the Great War.

Gallery

airship

airship

Gargantua

Gargantua concept art

Armored car

Armored car

Steam tank

Achtzen

Achtzen

Achtzen concept art

Achtzen concept art

Railway Cannon