Kladku: The Endless Army
“Advancing in the Kladku is very easy, you just have to not get lost in thousands of bureaucratic paperwork.. you know, sometimes they hide knives”Adem, Quartermaster of the Kladku Phan, the main army of the Empire
Though weakened, the Phan Empire is still the greatest military power in the world of Valenor, a force that none of the free states, elf kingdoms…and the Darkness itself, defy lightly.
Its structure is rigid, precisely to indicate the monolithic and cold mentality of the Phan, but the rise to power meritocratically, or otherwise, can be very rapid, especially for those who are intelligent / strong / cruel enough to climb to the top.
But like any rapid ascent, the descent can be and is often fatal.
The Kladku
The Endless Army or the Grand Army, the main and professional army of the Empire, made up of professional soldiers, who are divided into five hierarchical ranks, they are:- Nyaga: Eerily similar to the name of the naga enemies, Nyaga are the lowest rank of the Phan armies, a collection of slaves who represent the front line/cannon fodder of this formidable army. “Like the life of a Nyaga” is a cruel imperial saying when speaking of an action that will end in a short time.
- Azanes: Conscripted annually by cruel Bayan officers, the Azane are the very front line of the empire, professional soldiers who hold the line with their polearms, while marksmen rain havoc on their enemies. The Azane, where they do not arrive with training (certainly not among the best of Valenor) succeed with fear. The terror of their officers and of the terrible punishments they would be subjected to, leads them not to lose their temper, even in completely disastrous situations. What he lacks is the ability to handle situations without a precise command given by the upper floors, such as the Agra. "An Azane without a guide is a headless snake."
- Silipari: As proud as they are strong, the Silipari are among the most respected and feared cavalry in all of Valenor, led by the Tamarites, iron-fisted leaders and respected like gods by their underlings. The Silipari are formidable horsemen and capable of defeating any foe, with their long spears and rifles, with which they rain death upon their foes. It is known that the Silipari have a very strong rivalry with the Gramitza, the elite of the Kladku and imperial gossips, whispered among the noble palaces, it seems that they say that in the Empire there is a continuous civil war between these two factions.
- Gramitza: "There is no death, only a temporary peace", this disturbing saying is the motto of the Gramitza. Armed with the best technology the Empire can afford, fed the finest food, and entertained by the finest male and female slaves, the Gramitza are the linchpin of Imperial Kladku. Their tactics are shocking, their attacks are unstoppable, their deeds startle the Nyaga, inspire the Azani, anger the Silipari, and make the Agra proud. Many of Kladku's officers began their careers as Gramitza.
- Agra: The officers of the Kladku Phan, the Anvil of the nightmare who has been plaguing Valenor for centuries. The Agra are those who form the backbone of the Imperial war apparatus. Their iron fist is legendary, their discipline equals that of religious fervor, their decimations…feared on all planes of existence. “Better the Rage of Darkness than that of the Agra” is an Azani saying. Often the survival of an Agra represents the victory or defeat of an Imperial army, as the soldiers of the Kladku are not trained to act of their own accord, a secret the Imperial officers keep with extreme jealousy.
One of the dreams of Phan commoners is to enter the academy of Alasia (the Imperial capital) in order to give prestige to their house... and feed the ego and arrogance that distinguishes every single Phan.
Cavalry Agras are called Tamarites
The Fury of an Endless Sea
Type
Military, Army
Alternative Names
Imperial Army
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Ruling Organization
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