The Crescent Guard
Protectors of House von Dietrich
Purpose
With the production of military goods the house is known for, the eventual rise for an armed guard was apparent. The purpose of the Iron Hand Watch is to protect all assets of the family. From their sites of production to the family house and to wherever the family members find themselves. All house guards are usually denied request to prevent criminal activity outside their sites or which does not directly harm the members of the family in order to eliminate any threat of overextending themselves in the face of city law enforcement.
Operation
Under the supervision of the family patriarch, the guard operates on a strict hierarchy. The patriarch seating himself as supreme commander of all forces, while another member of the family directs the forces based on the will of the patriarch. Regiments are usually directed by captains who will usually lead the forces themselves in areas of operation.
Discipline is highly regarded within the house guard above all else. Failure to uphold the will of the patriarch is met with severe punishment and dishonorable discharge from the guard. As well, due to the meritocracy of promotion within the ranks - discipline can make or break a man in the house guard.
Roster
Patriarch Supreme Commander
Assigned: Wilhelm von Dietrich
Assigned: Wilhelm von Dietrich
Position assigned to the current family patriarch. They are given supreme and utter command over all forces directed by the Iron Hand and their duties extended even beyond the direction of the house guard. @Nano_Kay
Commander of the Guard
Assigned: Kristups von Dietrich
Commander of the house guard. Usually assigned to a family member under the advisement of the house's patriarch. Oversees all operations assigned to the house guard, and enforces the will of the patriarch. @onearmsquid
Guard Captain
Assigned: Zandel Solaris
Assigned captain to a regiment of three squadrons. Issues commands based on the will of the guard commander to his subordinates and directs their combat in the field to accomplish the goal. Responsible for the upkeep of the squadrons and disciplinary actions. @Antartican
Lieutenant
Assigned:
Assigned leader of a squadron of guardsman. Usually consisting of regular guardsmen or a mixture of guards and conscripts based on the discretion of the guard captain. Responsible for the upkeep of their men and administering disciplinary actions.
Overseer
Assigned:
In the cases of conscription guard divisions, the Overseer will take charge. These divisions are fully fielded by conscripts, and no regular guardsmen are attached. If it became a mixed division, then the Lieutenant would take immediate command. Most Overseers are staffed for their discipline skills, not their leadership.
Elite Guardsman
Assigned:
An honorable position within the lesser rankings. Given to a soldier of unmatched discipline within his squadron. The responsibility of this position in formation is high. As they will always carry a large golden staff with the flag of the regiment or military depending on the situation.
High Guardsman
Assigned:
The veterans of the lesser rankings. The usual stock high-ranking positions pick from and serve as the model of the Iron Hand. Other than their experience they operate similarly to the regular guardsmen.
Guardsman
Assigned:
The first officially recognized rank within the house guard. These men are the backbone of the watch. Usually less experienced than their high counterpart, but hold the same responsibility of patrolling and keeping the peace.
Conscript
Assigned:
The conscripted forces of the house guard, usually utilized as cannon fodder or workforce. Comprised primarily of non-ailor men who show passion in war, and an ability to follow basic commands.
House Guard Applications
Fill out the below format and post it on the thread tagging @Nano_Kay
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Character Name:
Character Application:
IC Letter to the House Patriarch:
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