The Ecclesian Army is the military wing of [[Eccles]], and encompasses the standing army, the legendary Ecclesian Cavalry as well as the naval vessels of Eccles. It is separate from the [[Church Guard]] which serves a policing function and the [[Inquisition]]. It does not directly include the forces of the various Ecclesian noble houses. Soldiers wear white and grey uniforms with tunics that display the golden keys of Eccles ==== Division ==== The Ecclesian Army consists roughly of three main branches: * Cavalry * Army * Militia The Cavalry consists of elite horsemen who serve as a mobile power projection. The Army also includes cavalry units but at a much smaller scale and tends to be more localized. The militia finally consists of levies raised by the country from amongst the citizens and is usually not active unless there is conflict in an area. ==== Ranks ==== The Ecclesian army recognizes various different ranks, and aren't perfectly unified among the country. The ranks below are used in the southern part of the country, including the Duirt Area. * Soldier * Sergeant * Lieutenant * Captain * Major * Colonel * General * Marshall ---- Addressing Officers ---- The Ecclesian army has strict protocol for how soldiers should address one another. * When addressing a soldier in uniform, people are addressed as Rank Lastname. For example, Major Alloran. * When addressing a male noble of higher rank in uniform, he is addressed as Sir Lastname. When addressing a female noble of higher rank, she is still addressed as Rank Lastname. * When addressing a male soldier out of uniform, people are addressed as Sir Housename if noble or Mr. Lastname if not. * When addressing a female soldier out of uniform, people address her as Lady Firstname if noble or Miss Firstname if not.