Order of the Sentinels
Founded by Kaiser Aiomide in 5093 ASC by Imperial Decree Nº 612, the Order of the Sentinels was created to provide personal protection and secure transportation for the Kaiser. The Order was divided equally into the White Company and the Blue Company, a section from each attends upon the Kaiser at all times. Details of the Order are scant but total force is not likely to exceed two hundred men or women and can be expected to specialise in VIP protection and close-quarter combat. In addition, Kaiser Aiomide used various Sentinels in the role of an aide-de-camp when planning the campaign that would lead to his conquest of Shirekeep.
Unlike the Order of Kampioens the Order of the Sentinels reports directly to the Kaiser and is thus entirely outside of the regular military chain of command.
In 1642.6319 AN.ASC, the Order of the Sentinels was expanded into a regimental strength formation and charged with ensuring the security of the Kaiser, the Ministers, the Landsraad, embassies, consulates and other diplomatic buildings as well as foreign dignitaries stationed in or visiting Shireroth. The force subsequently expanded at a steady rate throughout the 1640s, providing bodyguards for the military and civilian leadership of Imperial Republic. At present at least 1,392 sentinels are deployed performing close-protection and liaison duties on behalf of the magisters and legates of the Imperial Army.
