The National Guard is Theder's military force, and is tasked with protecting the country and maintaining its borders. The guard answer directly to The Crown of Theder.
Structure
The military ranks of Theder from least to most senior are:
- Private: the initiate rank, mostly foot soldiers.
- Sergeant: commands a Squadron of 5–10 Privates.
- Lieutenant: commands a Platoon of 4–6 Squadrons (20–60 soldiers).
- Captain: commands a Company or Fleet of 4–8 Platoons (80–480 soldiers).
- Colonel: commands a Regiment of 10–15 Companies or Fleets (800–9600 soldiers).
- Major: commands all of the Colonels and their Regiments, and answers directly to the reigning monarch.
Regiments
The National Guard is made up of 8 regiments, each with different roles and deployments. The army boasts around 30,000 troops – 1.6% of the country's population – and is divided into a standing army (paid full time to defend Theder) and a reserve army (who are called upon in times of war).
1st National Regiment (Standing)
1st National Regiment is made up of around 4,000 troops across 14 companies. Most of the companies are deployed in and around Vandekirk, where they assist Tirismálos in seeing off threats from The Barrier Mountains. Sometimes scouting missions are sent ahead into Thorne.
2nd National Regiment (Standing)
2nd National Regiment is made up of around 4,000 troops across 15 companies, which are divided between Theder's three provinces. Their deployments involve protecting against local threats.
3rd National Regiment (Standing)
3rd National Regiment is made up of around 4,000 troops across 10 companies. Many of the companies patrol Theder's border with Lagatpulgoruz, as well as performing scouting missions into the neighbouring country to keep The Tribes at bay.
The Navy (Standing)
The Navy of Theder is made up of around 6,000 troops across 15 fleets. Each fleet is made up of 5–8 ships, with one platoon forming the crew of each ship. The navy is deployed around the coast of Theder and Lagatpulgoruz, with several fleets always present in Lancetide and Blackwater.
The Crownsguard (Standing)
The Crownsguard is made up of around 1,500 troops across 10 companies. The Crownsguard are Theder's elite fighting force, and mostly operate out of Earion. Many of their number are spies or specialist soldiers who were hand-picked from amongst the other regiments.
Middenfall Regiment (Reserve)
Middenfall Regiment is made up of around 3,500 reserve troops across 14 companies. Most of the troops have separate careers, training only part time and being called upon during times of war.
Twindrake Regiment (Reserve)
Twindrake Regiment is made up of around 3,500 reserve troops across 14 companies. Most of the troops have separate careers, training only part time and being called upon during times of war.
Westide Regiment (Reserve)
Westide Regiment is made up of around 3,500 reserve troops across 14 companies. Most of the troops have separate careers, training only part time and being called upon during times of war.