Royal Equestrian Guard
The Royal Equestrian Guard (REG), colloquially known as the Royal Guard or as simply the Guard, refers to the standing military forces of Equestria. As the modern iteration of the historical EUP (Earth/Unicorn/Pegasus) Guard, the Royal Guard is a professional organization of well-trained and well-equipped volunteers.
The primary missions of the Royal Equestrian Guard are:
- To secure the borders of Equestria from foreign invasion and monster incursion
- To project Equestrian power abroad in pursuit of its foreign policy
- To respond to crises and emergencies within Equestrian territory that local authorities cannot manage by themselves
Composition
Manpower
60,000 active duty and 60,000 reserves
Weaponry
Infantry Regiments are of one of two types: Heavy Hoof and Light Hoof.
Heavy Hoof
Heavily armored soldiers who traditionally carry pikes, halberds, or spears. Swords are also standard issue for all REG units. Heavy Hoof Regiments are soldiers of the line, standing firm against enemy charges and engaging in direct battle.
Light Hoof
Lightly armored soldiers who carry swords, daggers, bows, and/ or crossbolts. Light Hoof Regiments serve as scouts, skirmishers, and support the Heavy Hoof Regiments in battle.
Structure
The primary organizational unit of the REG is the Regiment. All soldiers are members of their Regiment first and foremost and each Regiment maintains a unique culture defined by its history, battle honors, and traditions. A Regiment consists of 1,000 soldiers and is commanded by a Colonel.
3 to 5 Regiments can be combined into a Brigade, commanded by a Brigadier. A Brigade consists of 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers.
3 to 5 Brigades are combined into a Division, commanded by a Lieutenant General. A Division consists of 9,000 to 25,000 soldiers.
The total of all Divisions fielded by the REG comprises an Army, commanded by the Captain of the Royal Guard.
Overall training Level
Professional
Assumed Veterancy
Trained
Parent Formation
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