About the King's Own
May 29, 2013 13:40:32 GMT -6
Post by Kitlaine Sylverstre on May 29, 2013 13:40:32 GMT -6
A heavy cavalry/police group answering to the king, whose members serve as royal bodyguards and as protective troops throughout the realm. Known to be some of the realm's finest horsemen, second only to the Riders. The Own are bulky and ride Horses not nimble Ponies. Males only, Noble younger sons and wealthy merchant's sons. Civilians only by special invitation from the Knight Commander.
Ranks and terms
captain: The leader of a company.
company: A group of approximately one hundred soldiers, which are headed by a captain and usually consist of ten squads.
corporal: The second in command to a sergeant. Each squad has two corporals.
remount: A rider's second horse, to ride when the primary horse gets tired. In the case of knights and the King's Own, remounts are often warhorses, heavier mounts trained to fight.
sergeant: The leader of a squad.
squad: A group of ten soldiers commanded by a sergeant and two corporals.
string: A group or train of horses on a lead rein.
Knight Commander: Knight in charge of all of the companies in the King's Own. Actively leads one company of the Own.
Companies/Squads
I'm only listing the two companies here, as the squads are made I'll add them to the list total we'll have two companies (one captain) and 20 Squads (20 Sergeants and 40 corporals)
King's Shields - Knight Commander _______, Sergeants:___________, Corporals:__________
Freedom's Lance - Captain: ________, Sergeants:_________, Corporals:___________
Uniforms and Equipment
Upon joining, they are required to bring with them two horses, their primary and their remount. They are not required to have their own kit (weapons, armor, etc.) however, it is always nice when they do. In the instance that those who join do not have their own kit, they will have use of company issue blades and armor. A kit essentially consists of a sword and dagger, a small axe, a shield, and a bow (be it long or cross.) A soldier must also have a pole arm of sort, usually a spear, though halberds, pikes, and even lances have been used, as well. A soldier will also need a chain mail shirt, a helmet of some sort, a tent and bedroll (complete with the stakes and rope), travel gear of some sort, and tack for his horses. In the event that a soldier travels with a hunting hawk or hound, a carrier that attaches to the back of a saddle is also part of the gear that is needed.
Loose dark trousers, chain mail shirt, dark blue tunic, black boots, black cloak. In addition to this, a colored band (Commander exempt) around the left bicep of a soldier identifies his rank: (Captain), crimson with a dark circle and a black dot in the center for sergeant, and (Corporal)
Training
Similar to that of any solider or Knight, weapons practice, horseback riding, mounted fighting, tactics. The Own shares training grounds with the Riders and most lessons are held together.
Ranks and terms
captain: The leader of a company.
company: A group of approximately one hundred soldiers, which are headed by a captain and usually consist of ten squads.
corporal: The second in command to a sergeant. Each squad has two corporals.
remount: A rider's second horse, to ride when the primary horse gets tired. In the case of knights and the King's Own, remounts are often warhorses, heavier mounts trained to fight.
sergeant: The leader of a squad.
squad: A group of ten soldiers commanded by a sergeant and two corporals.
string: A group or train of horses on a lead rein.
Knight Commander: Knight in charge of all of the companies in the King's Own. Actively leads one company of the Own.
Companies/Squads
I'm only listing the two companies here, as the squads are made I'll add them to the list total we'll have two companies (one captain) and 20 Squads (20 Sergeants and 40 corporals)
King's Shields - Knight Commander _______, Sergeants:___________, Corporals:__________
Freedom's Lance - Captain: ________, Sergeants:_________, Corporals:___________
Uniforms and Equipment
Upon joining, they are required to bring with them two horses, their primary and their remount. They are not required to have their own kit (weapons, armor, etc.) however, it is always nice when they do. In the instance that those who join do not have their own kit, they will have use of company issue blades and armor. A kit essentially consists of a sword and dagger, a small axe, a shield, and a bow (be it long or cross.) A soldier must also have a pole arm of sort, usually a spear, though halberds, pikes, and even lances have been used, as well. A soldier will also need a chain mail shirt, a helmet of some sort, a tent and bedroll (complete with the stakes and rope), travel gear of some sort, and tack for his horses. In the event that a soldier travels with a hunting hawk or hound, a carrier that attaches to the back of a saddle is also part of the gear that is needed.
Loose dark trousers, chain mail shirt, dark blue tunic, black boots, black cloak. In addition to this, a colored band (Commander exempt) around the left bicep of a soldier identifies his rank: (Captain), crimson with a dark circle and a black dot in the center for sergeant, and (Corporal)
Training
Similar to that of any solider or Knight, weapons practice, horseback riding, mounted fighting, tactics. The Own shares training grounds with the Riders and most lessons are held together.
