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    The rules of conduct of the AST military serviceman can be found in the manual that every new recruit receives before basic training. We STRONGLY suggest you print this manual for your own reference. Each new recruit must study the material during available time, and understand it fully. This manual is the BIBLE to the military: we live and breathe by these rules. By following the rules of proper conduct, a soldier will distinguish himself militarily and socially. Any soldier that is thought to be lacking in certain areas of conduct will be slow to advance in his career. Keep this in mind always. As proud soldiers of the REPUBLIC, betraying these rules is considered a DISGRACE that increases with rank. Pride and Honor is all.

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    The conduct of the average soldier is extremely important to the Republican Army. Honor and a sparkling clean public image must be maintained. The Army is quick to punish any unjustifiable act that brings disgrace to a soldier and his unit. Valorous or honorable behavior is rewarded with rapid promotions and recommendations for special training and promotion.

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The Republican officer is an archetypal hero in the South. A suave intellect, who has chosen to devote his life to serving his league, the Republican officer is both selfless and valiant. Always the consummate gentleman, he is a caring pillar of the community when in public and a dashing commander when in battle. While few people can always live up to this ideal, the vast majority of Republican officers try their best. Officers are expected to be gallant and respectful. They are expected to display manners, wit, strong tactical ability and leadership. Of course, honor is the most important measure of an officer’s worth. A good officer will find ways to glorify their names along with their Regiment and the Republic.

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    This single word has more implications behind it than any other word in the vocabulary of the Southern Republic. To anyone, especially a Republican officer, honor is the single most important facet of life. It is more important than power, even more important than wealth. A person who has no honor is simply not worthy to live. The concept of "Republican honor" stretches back to the founding of the Southern Republic. Originally it was intended to denote a person of good standing with the Republic. Over the years it has grown to encompass a meaning that is reminiscent of the medieval chivalric code of honor. In school it is drilled into each child’s head that honor is what makes Republicans superior. Honor can be very personal. For example, If someone cheats you, he has not damaged your honor, only his own-but when someone of equal or lower stature slanders you, he has committed the ultimate breach of personal honor. Such a breach of honor is enough to initiate duels.

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       Republicans see their state very much the child of history. The Republic was born in the fires of the past and most of its inhabitants see it as having a manifest destiny to lead the planet to glory. Nowhere is the past a more palpable presence than in the military-which sees itself as the instrument of history. Most military units have developed traditions that date back to the unification campaigns, the South War, ST. Vincent’s War, or the War of the Alliance. Most vary from unit to unit and can influence everything from unit salutes to initiation rituals. As a proud member of the most powerful and feared military force on the face of Terra Nova, LEGION NOIRE and it’s most fearsome Regiment, The DAMNED, we too have these traditions. The Commandant hopes they will add to the lore of your glorious unit. Long live the 2^nd Regiment, long live the REPUBLIC.

    Fencing is one of the most flashy and renowned traditions of the Southern Republic. Republican officers wear ceremonial swords when not in combat and all are trained in fencing. Most Serious differences between troops are solved by honor duels. Honor duels used to be a major problem, especially in the army where slander and verbal abuse are quiet common. To curtail this, the army issued formal regulations regarding defending one’s honor. If any member of the regiment can prove conclusively to the Commandant or Sous-Commandant that that his reputation or honor has been damaged in some way, he may appeal for the right of RIPOSTE. This is a short engagement, fought EXLUSIVELY by Vibro Rapier in the 2^nd Regiment between the two parties involved. The loser is declared a liar and demoted one rank. The winner has his honor restored. Given the sever repercussions of this coarse of action, it usually discourages frivolous bickering. Note: Only junior officers, NCOs and enlisted men of the regiment may use in RIPOSTE to settle differences.

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     The Republican army has a special legal status that exempts its troops from civilian criminal law. Instead, the army is governed by a code of military law that is considerably harsher and more strictly applied than its civilian counterpart. Republican soldiers are expected to be a cut above the rest and are not given very much benefit of the doubt. There are only two types of crimes that exist in military law. Crimes of honor, and crimes of duty. Crimes of honor include slander and degradation. Crimes of duty include insubordination and treason. These crimes are to be judged by the commanding officers of the Regiment. The Commandant and sous-Commandant. Witnesses or commanding officers of men who violate these laws are DUTY BOUND to report them immediately! Minor offenses of questionable nature should be referred to the troop’s unit leader. Military law recognizes three categories of offences: minor, major and capital. Military law does not allow incarceration as a means of punishment. They are only held until their sentences can executed.

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     Minor offenses are petty crimes that are more of a nuisance then anything. Every once in a while, superiors will make an example out of petty crimes levying the maximum sentence. Minor sentences include : Reprimands, demerits, or penance.

Private slander- Publicly making untrue statements to a group of 5 or less people in order to damage the honor and reputation of a person of equal or greater rank.

Negligence- A failure to perform one’s duty due to careless neglect. It is a realization that there are just too many rookies who will make mistakes out of ignorance rather then incompetence to prosecute them like criminals.

Unlawful dueling- Dueling over a point of honor without expressed permission from ones commanding officer.

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Major offenses are crimes serious enough to merit immediate and harsh retribution, But not discharge or the death penalty. Major offenders are usually publicly humiliated and normally become outcasts from their own units, thus forcing MAJOR reparations. It can be hard to eclipse some major offenses. Besmirching ones uniform is widely considered unforgivable by many Republican soldiers. Major sentences include: Demotion, loss of command and suspension. In rare or repeat cases discharge may occur.

Public slander- Making slanderous statements about another person of equal or greater rank to a group of more then 5 people. The injury done to the victim’s honor is a grievous offence.

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    The Republican Army believes in cutting out any part of itself that becomes corrupt or dishonorable. Capital crimes and those who commit them are generally viewed as loathsome aberrations in the honorable Republican Army. To preserve the spotless and honorable, they are dealt with brutally and quickly. Fear of these charges usually serve as an ample deterrent for soldiers at large. There are only two sentences for being convicted of a capital offence, permanent expulsion or death.

THE LAWS ARE SIMPLE AND ABSOLUTE. THERE IS NO MERCY, ONLY JUSTICE. SERVE YOUR REGIMENT AND THE REPUBLIC WITH HONOR.

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       The following ranks are the most common ranks in the Southern Republic army. It should be understood that while great pains have been made to ensure the accuracy of those descriptions, there are differences and exceptions to every rule. As a result what follows is not all-encompassing and in no way includes all the variations in the ranks. The military command structure is divided into two broad categories: those who command (the commissioned officers) and those who perform (non-commissioned officers or simple enlisted personnel). Among the officers, there are a few sub-categories: general officers (high command, often more politicians than military commanders), senior officers (high level officers who may still interact with the troops) and junior officers (lower ranking officers who are present in the field).

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       The high command of the Southern Republic is called the Prefect’s Council. Its members are the consul, the army’s 15 branch prefects and 36 legion prefects, the Southern Republic’s deputy minister of defense and the Allied Southern Territories lord chancellor for Port Oasis. This body determines military policy concerning such diverse issues as upgrading a line of vehicles, planning campaigns and deciding on defensive strategies. (As these positions are not used and have no bearing on the game, we have chosen only to list the ranks in name alone in with no description. They have been presented in order of seniority.)

Consul-

Prefect-

Sous-Prefect

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       Senior officers are the patriarchs of the army. While general officers stay in headquarters and rarely interact with their own troops, senior officers are distant, but quite visible leaders. Although they issue orders from behind the front lines during a battle, they make the big tactical decisions (e.g. "Secure this city district and press forward into the industrial park."). Most importantly, as regimental commanders, the senior officers are proxies for the unit as a whole. Their honor is the unit’s honor and vice versa. Given the strong emotional and traditional attachment Republican soldiers have to their units, few bravos would dare insult a senior officer and arouse the anger of several hundred heavily armed soldiers.

Sous-Commandant- (SC) Sous-commandants lack the patriarchal prestige that commandants gain from their commands. sous-commandants are usually in charge of major subdivisions of a commandant’s command, such as a battalion or escort vessel. sous-commandant is also the highest ranking officer, such as a surgeon or adjudicator, can reach before his role becomes mostly bureaucratic. Sous-commandants in combat units are almost all actively working for promotion. The position of commandant has a prestige and power most officers have their eyes on from the time they leave the academy. For sous-commandants, it is only one step away and most see themselves as regimental commanders in training.

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     Lieutenants and Sous-Lieutenants are the only officers who actively lead their troops into the heat of battle. While a senior officer might want a particular hill taken for strategic reasons, a junior officer decides on the tactics his troops will use to get it. Junior officers command their unit from a command vehicle of a type corresponding to their unit (e.g. jager command or a Razor Fang Black Mamba for a gear unit.) These vehicles usually have enhanced communications equipment to communicate with their superiors. Junior officers suffer greatly from stereotyping both civilians and enlisted men. Young and relatively inexperienced, Lieutenants and Sous-Lieutenants are often assumed to be somewhat incompetent by the soldiers they command, although a Republican soldier would not be stupid enough to voice such concerns to an officer or NCO’s face. The Republican Army produces skilled officers, however, and most new commanders find a way to gain the respect of their troops soon enough. Usually by establishing a rapport with the NCOs under them.

Sous-Lieutenant-(SL) The Sous-Lieutenant is the rookie officer every soldier loves to hate. Sous-Lieutenants are usually fresh out of the academy, as a young and scared as the caporals beneath them, but with a lot less experience. Sous-Lieutenants are the only commissioned officers in command of small enough units to get to know each soldier on an individual basis. This interaction allows them to quickly learn the ropes and become a good soldier.

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Adjudant-Chef-(AC) This rank is normally awarded to the non-commissioned officer serving a Commandant. It is the most coveted NCO position available in the regiment. As trusted advisors to Commandants, Adjudent-Chefs have an unusual status within the chain-of-command. Only a Adjudant-Chef’s Commandant can pull rank on him, thus preventing arrogant officers from distracting these valuable aids with attempts to enforce their superiority over the "lowly" NCO. Their main tasks are to keep the Commandant aware of what his troops are thinking and advise him on tactics and policy.

Adjudant-(A) Adjudants serve as advisors to Sous-Commandants. Their main tasks consist of keeping their superiors informed of the little details in their troops lives they might otherwise overlook and making sure that the men carry out the orders given by the Sous-Commandant. In this manner, they serve as a bridge between the mass of enlisted men and the officers, ensuring that the soldiers respect their leaders and that officers understand their charges. Adjudants are normally very wise and well respected.

Sous-Adjudant-(SA) Sous-Adjudants are normally advisors to Section commanders. Their patience and experience help to counterbalance the impatience and inexperience of their young commanding officers. Successful Lieutenants usually recognize their Sous-Adjudent as one of their more important teachers, and seek out their opinion within the limits of military protocol. Enlisted men and fellow NCOs usually have a great deal of respect for Sous-Adjudants since he is "one of their own" who has made good and risen to a position of authority. Indeed it is at this level that NCOs become recommended for possible officer training.

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     NCOs are among the most respected and feared members of the Republican Army. These lifetime soldiers form the important bridge between the men who fight the battles and the officers who direct them. They usually serve in close association with a particular officer, providing him with all the information he needs to make informed decisions about the unit he commands and ensure that his orders are carried out. Because of this close relationship, enlisted men tend to fear senior NCOs more then officers. Indeed, it is these very men who will order them to dig a trench at the drop of a hat. NCO’s command small units or advise the junior officers who command mid-sized units. As advisors, they are responsible for integrating new soldats into the unit and teaching them to fight as a coordinated team. As small unit commanders, they are directly responsible for the actions of the soldats and caporals under them. Junior NCO’s are often likened to tough older siblings who whip their family into shape and make sure they do what they are supposed to. This relationship is helped by the size of a NCOs unit. This allows them to establish a personal rapport with their troops.

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     Enlisted personnel are the average soldiers who fill the ranks of the Republican Army. They are the Gear Pilots on the front lines. In time, some prove themselves worthy of command position, but most simply retire to civilian life after a decade or so of active service. Despite the importance placed on the symbolic power of officers and NCOs, it is the average enlisted personnel who are the life blood of the Republican Army. Without the soldiers who actually put their lives on the line, no victories could ever be achieved. The pride of the Republican soldier-regardless of rank- is based on an understanding of this fact. Only the most self inflated officers forget the importance and accomplishments of their men, and they are often reminded of such lapses by their NCO or commanding officer. A rough and tumble enlisted culture has developed, especially among the fighting branches and "les troufions" (the grunts) are known to down more than a few ales on leave.

Soldat-(S) Soldats are little more than raw recruits who managed to survive bootcamp. Young and enthusiastic and utterly clueless when they first join their unit. They are soon treated to a few harsh reality checks. After these unpleasant initial lessons, soldats are ready to start the long and arduous process of becoming a career soldier. After a few cycles as a soldat, most are promoted to sous-caporal in recognition of their newfound skills.

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     Members of LEGION NOIRE wear distinctive combat and dress uniforms. The base color of all uniforms is BLACK instead of burgundy with silver trim and black jackboots in place of brown. Pilots of the Heavy Gear branch wear a modified Republican combat uniform using a lighter to shirt and a chest harness with armored padding. Helmets feature virtual reality display (HUD) capabilities. Dress uniforms are BLACK and feature a three-quarter length single-breasted jacket. Officers wear a silver saber.

Cadre leaders are well advised to use the color scheme that BEST suites the current terrain they find themselves deployed. Though it MAY be tempting to "hot dog" the Legion trains you to take advantage of EVERY advantage.

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     Regiment- Military tradition in the SR is centered around the regiment. Since the regiment is the largest unit consisting of members from a single branch, it is also the largest unit whose troops all perform similar general tasks. This encourages strong camaraderie within the unit and ties soldiers together. These ties are so strong that regiments are recognized as having prestige of their own in the Republic honor system. Soldiers are proud of their regiment’s history and tradition and gain prestige from being associated with its accomplishment. This strong bond has mad the regiment traditionally indivisible. Regiments are commanded by Commandants.

Section- Sections are units just above the cadre level and are equivalent to a platoon for infantry. A gear section in the 2^nd regiment consist of THREE CADRES. All sections in the 2^nd regiment are refereed to by LETTER. (e.g: "A" section or "Alpha" Section.) Gear sections are commanded by a Lieutenant or a Sous-Lieutenant.

Cadre- Cadres (squads) are the smallest unit consisting of military vehicles, almost always in groups of FOUR types of Gear cadres currently deployed in the 2^nd Regiment: Strike, Commando, fire support, and reconnaissance. Some times a cadre in battle may divide it’s forces to complete an objective. These groups are then called "fire teams". Fire teams are usually lead by the next senior nco or enlisted personnel in the cadre. The rank of a cadre commander varies with the type of cadre. Most cadres are commanded by sergeants or sous-sergeants.

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When R.D. Delyon opened his Gear training camp, he was determined to inject a sense of pride and honor in the pilots of the new Jagers. Since that time, the code of honor he has taught has spread throughout the various Terranovan armed forces. It is the four tenets of the DeLyon Code to which all duelists must adhere, and any infractions are taken extremely seriously.

Honor before All

The first telnet is the most widely known and in many ways defines the Duelist’s role. Above all, the pilots first duty is to defend the honor of his fellows and challenges to it are the most important matter of the Duelist’s life.

Regiment before Self

DeLyon’s second telnet places the position of duelist in relation to his unit. In all things the regiment’s position must come first. This tenet is interpreted in many different ways, ranging from regiments that enforce a strict separation between personal and regimental honor to those who expect the Duelist to defend the reputation of each and every soldier.

Thought before Action

Many Duelist have not abided by DeLyon’s third tenet and found themselves in lethal duels over totally trivial matters. The true Duelist does not enter any conflict without first reflecting on the options available to him. On the battlefield and off, the Duelist must be a strategist as well as a pilot.

Justice before Reconciliation

From the Duelist’s Handbook, p20 � Dream Pod 9. 

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