Apollonian Guard
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| Active: | 4228 ASC |
| In use by: | The Kaiser (Shireroth) |
| Allegiance: | Shireroth |
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| Type: | Bodyguard |
| Size: | Approximately 1,000 Elite Soldiers |
| Nickname: | None yet |
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| Current Commander: | The Kaiser of Shireroth |
The Apollonian Guard is a force of bodyguards used by the Kaiser of Shireroth. Its headquarters are located in Fort Tempus, in the Foreign Quarter.
History of the Guard
The Apollonian Guard came into existence in 4228 ASC during the reign of Gaelen IV. In the past, the soldiers who were protecting the Kaisers and Raynor's Keep had often showed a total lack of loyalty towards their Kaiser and also showed a lack of discipline. There are examples which date back to the reign of Kaiser Raynor X, where strangers could simply walk into his palace or disturb meetings and field training [1].
More recently in history was the murder of Leto III by Malarbor I. The soldiers had allowed Malarbor into the castle and, according to some historical sources, even brought him to the Throne room and placed him on the throne, where he could just wait until Leto walked in.
With this in mind, Gaelen decided to create a new bodyguard which was placed under direct jurisdiction of the Kaiser himself. A rather small group of guards, 1,000 in total, would be responsible for protecting the Kaiser and guarding important buildings in the capital. He chose to name it the Apollonian Guard as he himself was born in Apollo City and raised with an Apollonian and Kildarian upbringing. His soldiers worn the traditional Apollonian clothes (spear, tunica, armor, helmet, shield and a hidden gun) and were trained as Kildarian soldiers.
When the Kaiser received complaints of the Kildarian influences at the court, he quickly changed his policy towards the Guard: it was opened for all other people from the Empire, not just for only Audentes. Of course, not everyone can just walk in and become a guard: there are strict conditions.
Conditions
To join the Apollonian Guard, a soldier must meet certain conditions:
- Have served in the Imperial forces for at least 20 year.
- Have fought at least in four military campaigns.
- Have shown unquestionably loyalty towards the Empire and its Kaiser.
