Imperial Legion

"Upon my honour I do swear undying loyalty to the Empress, Septima Mede and unwavering obedience to the officers of her great Empire. May those above judge me, and those below take me, if I fail in my duty. Long live the Empress! Long live the Empire!" -Imperial Legion Oath
Once upon a time there was no greater military in the world than the Imperial Legion. The conquering army of the Heartland defeated all and created a mighty Empire the size of the continent and beyond. The Empire reached its apex under Emperor Tiber Septim who unified all nations under the Imperial banner and it was through the might of his legion that this was accomplished.
The current army is not the force it once was however, with many nations ceding from the Empire and Cyrodiil still reeling from the Great War. Despite this there is hope for a bright future; Empress Messalina Mede has inspired hope since her coronation, appearing to be a far cry from her cautious and dithering father. In a single year under the young Empress' rule the Legion strengthened; the Skyrim civil war is over and the generals of the Empire are being encouraged to use creative and unconventional methods which have birthed new combat stratagems, units and fierce implementation of magic.
Joining the Legion for many is a career and as such they look to progress through its ranks. As an Imperial Legionnaire you will earn a basic wage as soon as you join and will have your basic needs taken care of as you fight for the Empire. As you become more distinguished within the Legion you will be promoted, granting you an array of benefits.
1. Auxilary You have completed your basic military training, congrats! However, here is where the real hard work starts. As an Auxilary of the Imperial Legion you are the lowest of the low and your superiors will be sure to let you know that. You gain the following perks:

A basic wage of 10 Septims a week

Food and shelter at any Imperial Legion camp

Imperial Soldier armour

Imperial sword

Cloth bearing the symbol of the Empire

2. Private The first promotion is what gives you a taste for more. After some service you will be promoted to Private and your renown within the Legion will begin to grow. You gain the following perks:

A regular wage of 20 Septims a week

Pick a specialism between Guerrilla Warfare, Military Tactics, Military Engineering and War Magic. You gain a bonus depending on what you choose

3. Quaestor As a Quaestor you will be sent out to experience the world and return a stronger, better soldier. You gain the following perks:

A regular wage of 30 Septims a week

Proficiency in athletics, if you already have proficiency you gain expertise instead

4. Tribune You have returned, more experienced and stronger for it. As a Tribune you can begin to really narrow down on your most efficient form of combat. You gain the following perks:

A regular wage of 40 Septims a week

Choose any martial melee weapon, you have expertise with that weapon and gain a +1 version of it from the Imperial Armoury

5. Praefect This is the final rank where you just a soldier. It is expected that you will spend your time as Praefect honing yourself, ready for the mantle of command. You gain the following perks:

A regular wage of 50 Septims a week

An Imperial Tower Shield that gives you +2 AC but -5ft movement speed. The shield bares the Imperial insignia and is a symbol of your rank.

6. Captain You've made it to the upper echelons of Imperial command. It is here that you will tasked with leading men into battle and demonstrating your tactical prowess. You gain the following perks:

A regular wage of 100 Septims a week

You will be assigned to an Imperial outpost to be your base camp, from here you will be granted access to war meetings and will fall under the command of the commanding officer of the outpost, who defines your role within the outpost.

Command of a small battalion of 3 Legionnaires that you can send out on missions

-Captain's Medal of Honour

7. Centurion Centurion. A title only bestowed to the fiercest warriors within the Legion. This rank can be accessed at any time within the Legion, regardless of your status. Once you have made 100 kills in the name of the Empire you will be immortalised as a Centurion. You gain the following perks:

A pay bonus of 1000 Septims, you get this bonus for every 100 enemies you kill

Centurion armour that is specified to your class

Centurion weapon of your choice from the Imperial Armoury

Centurion Imperial Cloth

8. Legate There are very few steps between you and the apex of Legion command. From here you will be more removed from battle unless absolutely necessary, with more of a focus on strategy and leadership of your troops. You gain the following perks:

A regular wage of 250 Septims a week

Legate Medal of Honour

Proficiency with either persuasion or intimidation, if you already have proficiency you gain expertise instead

Command of a large battalion of 6 Legionnaires that you can send out on missions

9. General You have been handpicked by the Empress herself to assume leadership of one of the major forts or cities in the Empire. Empire. In this role, you attend meetings with the Elder Council, and even the Empress, who places you in charge of major Legion initiatives. You gain the following perks:

A regular wage of 500 Septims a week

General Medal of Honour

Rallying Cry feature

10. Commander You are the one and only Commander of the Imperial Military. The Empress has chosen you to lead her armies against the Empire's many enemies. As Commander you are control all aspects of Imperial warfare, from where troops are posted to battle tactics and the overall militaristic aims of the Empire. You gain the following perks:

A regular wage of 1000 Septims a week

A promotion bonus of 1000 Septims

Imperial Commander Dragon Armour that is specified to your class

Commander weapon of your choice to be forged by the greatest smiths of the Imperial City

Commanding Shout feature

Pick a specialism between ground warfare, magical warfare and naval warfare. You gain a bonus depending on what you choose

A unit of 4 Elite bodyguards to protect you at all times

Pick the Generals of your army and where they are posted

Current Commander: Julius Caius

Type

Military, Army