Agrikan Fighting Orders

Military Organization

Historical and Religious Context:

The Agrikan religion is one that fosters an environment of coercion and domination through its beliefs. HârnMaster Religion has the following to say about the mission of the church:

Unlike the Laranian church which has basic doctrines that guided its fighting orders' development and organization the Agrikan fighting orders tend to adopt the cultural norms of the region they have formed in. Therefore, those orders formed within the kingdom of Rethem traditionally have feudal organizations; those in the Thardic Republic have organizations based on the legion; and those within Orbaal would assume an Ivinian structure if formed there.

General Tactical Organization:

All Agrikan fighting orders have the same basic tactical organization as any feudal kingdom. The organization itself stems from those of feudal Trierzon. These are the basic tactical formation found throughout feudal Hârn:

Mounted Units

Squadron

This is the standard unit size for mounted units and ideally consists of 8 cavalrymen. In a Rethemi Agrikan fighting order the squadron would be made up of knights or squires from the nobility or light horsemen from the commonality. In many cases the squadron is split into half squadrons for special duties; however on the battlefield it is more common for them to fight at squadron strength or better. Most orders stress regular training at the squadron level as a means to build cohesion and comradery between its members.

Company (Conroi)

This is the basic tactical component off the battlefield and is commonly composed of two squadrons. Like the squadron above, most order will attempt to have these units train together as a unit once or twice a month.

Centad (Battle)

This is the main strike element on a battlefield and will have eight companies or more in its formation. Since most orders would be hard pressed to assemble more than this at any one spot it is normally the main attack element in any army consisting of Rethemi Agrikan fighting order troops. The commander of this formation will typically be the order's Akarata or his immediate deputy.

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Infantry Units

Manus

The basic infantry mess team of eight men. These men will eat, sleep and fight as a group. It is common practice that all these men be equipped similarly.

Company

Unlike the cavalry unit above, this is the basic tactical component on the battlefield and is commonly composed of four mani. The infantry company also forms the foundation upon which the main infantry lines are built. When a task requires infantry support the company is usually the smallest size that will be utilized when contact with a hostile element is expected. At times a company may be composed of mani of various infantry types; a typical composition for a patrol being two mani of bowmen and two of light infantry when in tribal lands or one manus of bowmen, two of light infantry and one of medium infantry when patrolling in gargun regions.

Centad

This is the main formation of infantry found on a battlefield and consist of four companies or more. Like the company, it too can be composed of various infantry types depending on the enemy being faced. Each centad would be commanded by high ranking official of the order and would be placed either in line supporting the cavalry from the rear or front depending the enemy being confronted.

Organization of the Rethemi Fighting Orders:

Rethem has five active Agrikan fighting orders within its borders. All of these orders are organized in a similar manner. A major difference between a regular feudal contingent and an Agrikan order's contingent is the foundation upon which the various units are composed. Most feudal forces are based on a decimal system using multiples of 10 or the factors thereof, 2, 5 and 10. The Agrikan orders have taken the sacred number eight to be the basis for organizing their forces; thus using multiples of 8 or the factors thereof, 2, 4 and 8.

Cohorts of Gashang Contingent:

The Cohorts are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer Themeson. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide them with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is organized as follows:

Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 48 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

½ Company of medium infantry (16 men)

½ Company of light infantry (16 men)

1 Manus of light infantry bowmen (8 men)

Priories: (2 Chapter Houses, each with 40 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

1 Company of light infantry (32 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Annexes: (4 manors, each with 12 men)

½ Squadron of knights (4 men)

1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Headquarters Temple Compound: (Shiran, with 24 men)

1 Manus of medium infantry (8 men) (This unit is based on the Thardic Legionary model)

½ Company of light infantry (16 men) (This unit is based on the Thardic Legionary model)

Major Temple Compound: (Coranan, with 16 men)

½ Company of light infantry (16 men) (This unit is based on the Thardic Legionary model)

Major Temple Compound: (Golotha, with 12 men)

½ Squadron of knights (4 men)

1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

Overall strength of the Cohorts of Gashang contingent: (176 men)

Knights: 40 men

Medium Foot: 16 men

Light Foot: 112 men

Bowmen: 8 men

Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned members): 6 knights and 12 infantry (18 men)

Temple Guards: (4 knights and 8 medium infantry and 40 light infantry)

Lands For: 20 knights and 83 light infantry

Copper Hook Contingent:

The Copper Hook are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer Hyen. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide them with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is organized as follows:

Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 48 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

½ Company of medium infantry (16 men)

½ Company of light infantry (16 men)

1 Manus of light infantry bowmen (8 men)

Annexes: (13 manors, each with 12 men)

½ Squadron of knights (4 men)

1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Headquarters Temple Compound: (Golotha, with 8 men)

1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

Overall strength of the Copper Hook contingent: (204 men)

Knights: 60 men

Medium Foot: 16 men

Light Foot: 120 men

Bowmen: 8 men

Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned members): 13 knights and 26 infantry (39 men)

Temple Guards: (8 light infantry)

Lands For: 23 knights and 92 light infantry

Red Shadows Contingent:

The Red Shadows are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer Menekai. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide them with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is organized as follows:

Caer Garrison: (1 castle, each with 96 men)

2 Squadron of knights (16 men)

1 Company of medium infantry (32 men)

1 Company of light infantry (32 men)

½ Company of light infantry bowmen (16 men)

Priories: (5 Chapter Houses, each with 40 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

1 Company of light infantry (32 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Annexes: (16 manors, each with 12 men)

½ Squadron of knights (4 men)

1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Headquarters Temple Compound: (Golotha, with 24 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

½ Company of light infantry (16 men)

Secret Temple Compound: (Coranan, with 8 men)

1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

Overall strength of the Red Shadows contingent: (488 men)

Knights: 120 men

Medium Foot: 32 men

Light Foot: 320 men

Bowmen: 16 men

Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned members): 21 knights and 42 infantry (53 men)

Temple Guards: (8 knights and 24 light infantry)

Lands For: 45 knights and 183 light infantry

Warriors of Mamaka Contingent:

The Warriors of Mamaka are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer Bedenes. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide them with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is organized as follows:

Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 48 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

½ Company of medium infantry (16 men)

½ Company of light infantry (16 men)

1 Manus of light infantry bowmen (8 men)

Priories: (4 Chapter Houses, each with 40 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

1 Company of light infantry (32 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Annexes: (8 manors, each with 12 men)

½ Squadron of knights (4 men)

1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Headquarters Temple Compound: (Golotha, with 48 men)

2 Squadrons of knights (16 men)

1 Company of light infantry (32 men)

Overall strength of the Warriors of Mamaka contingent: (304 men)

Knights: 72 men

Medium Foot: 16 men

Light Foot: 208 men

Bowmen: 8 men

Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned members): 12 knights and 24 infantry (36 men)

Temple Guards: (16 knights and 32 light infantry)

Lands For: 29 knights and 118 light infantry

Roving Doom Contingent:

The Roving Doom are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer Arketh. The caer has a number of manors under its control that provide them with supplies and additional men in time of need. The contingent is organized as follows:

Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 48 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

½ Company of medium infantry (16 men)

½ Company of light infantry (16 men)

1 Manus of light infantry bowmen (8 men)

Priories: (3 Chapter Houses, each with 40 men)

1 Squadron of knights (8 men)

1 Company of light infantry (32 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Annexes: (8 manors, each with 12 men)

½ Squadron of knights (4 men)

1 Manus of light infantry (8 men)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Overall strength of the Roving Doom contingent: (264 men)

Knights: 64 men

Medium Foot: 16 men

Light Foot: 176 men

Bowmen: 8 men

Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned members): 12 knights and 24 infantry (36 men)

Lands For: 34 knights and 138 light infantry

Demon Pameshlu Contingent:

The Demon Pameshlu are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Golotha. The order has no manors under its control; its members residing at the temples of their sponsoring clerical order. The contingent is organized as follows:

Temple Garrison: (Golotha, Coranan and Shiran; each with 20 men)

½ Squadron of knights (4 men)

½ Company of light infantry (16 men)

Overall strength of the Demon Pameshlu contingent: (60 men)

Knights: 12 men

Light Foot: 48 men

Organization of the Orbaalese Fighting Orders:

Orbaal has one active Agrikan fighting orders within its borders. This order is organized in a similar manner to those in Rethem where it had been located prior to its banishment from that kingdom. Like the Rethemi Agrikan orders it also has taken the sacred number eight to be the basis for organizing its forces; thus using multiples of 8 or the factors thereof, 2, 4 and 8.

Crimson Dancer Contingent:

The Crimson Dancers are headed by the order's Akarata headquartered at Caer Quimen. The caer has a number of clanholds under its control that provide them with supplies and additional fighters in time of need. The contingent is organized as follows:

Caer Garrison: (1 keep, with 56 women)

1 Squadron of knights (8 women)

½ Company of medium infantry (16 women)

½ Company of light infantry (16 women)

½ Company of light infantry bowmen (16 women)

Priories: (1 Chapter Houses, with 80 women)

1 Company of knights (16 women)

2 Companies of light infantry (64 women)

(Each house also has a Dotelen and 2 Laumaki (often retired or pensioned) to run things when the garrison is away)

Clanholds: (2 holds with 3 each and 1 hold with 6)

4 Medium Foot (2 holds with 1 each and 1 hold with 2)

8 light infantry (2 holds with 2 each and 1 hold with 4)

Overall strength of the Crimson Dancer contingent: (148 women)

Knights: 24 women

Medium Foot: 20 women

Light Foot: 88 women

Bowmen: 16 women

Strategic Reserve (Retired and/or Pensioned members): 1 knights and 2 infantry (3 women)

Lands For: 10 knights and 40 light infantry