Osmax Army
From The Lands Of Liberos Project
| “ | They laugh until 25 Legions rise over the hill... | ” |
| Maximus Drexus | |
|---|---|
| Osmax Army Banner Osmax Armed Forces Banner | |
| Active | B1E-7 - |
| Country | Osmax (tribe) (B1E - 1 First Era) Kingdom Of Osmax (1 First Era - ) |
| Allegiance | To the General Of Osmax |
| Size | 2 - 30 legions |
| Headquarters | Opam, Foutlang |
| Motto(s) | "Loyalty, above all else" |
| Engagements | Osmax-Arain Succesion War Osmax-Fowatan War Wall Of Spears |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-In-Chief | Chief Of The Osmax (B1E - B1E - 1) King Of The Osmax (1 First Era - ) |
| Notable commanders | Max I Max III Tiberius I Tiberius II |
The Maximus Drexus known simply as the Osmax Army was the military fighting force for the Osmax (tribe) (B1E - B1E-1), Kingdom Of Osmax (1 First Era - ), for nearly (insert years). It was known as one of the most sophisticated and elite fighting forces for hundreds of years, and one of the only standing armies of the First Era. The army first began as a roughly organized group of warriors starting with King Max I, soon transforming under the leadership of Tiberius II to a strong disciplined force. Before this, the army was very successful in its endeavors, but only due to its great leaders of the time. The Army, comprised of Naval Forces later as well, was headed by the General Of Osmax, with its Commander In Chief residing in the ruling position of the Osmax. Entry into the Army was extremely simple, changing only once or twice throughout history, but the requirements to become an officer changed very frequently. The military was a separate entity until around the 6th Century when the standing General Of Osmax, marched onto Opam to declare himself King.
Historical Overview
Tribe Of The Osmax (B1E - B1E-1)
The Osmax Army during the Tribe of the Osmax, (Osmax (tribe) was an extremely unorganized structure of troops consisting mostly of levied warriors, and conscripted warriors. The Army still consisted of a multitude of military ranks, but organization was difficult to manage. Many soldiers never got promoted to whatever position they held during the Osmax-Arain Succesion War. The Army during this time held only simple weapons of war, including spears, swords, daggers, longbows, and occasionally war axes. The strength of the army during the war can be measured at approx. 2 legions.
Kingdom Of Osmax (1 First Era - )
Military Ranks
For much more in-depth information on Osmax Military Ranks, visit Osmax Military Ranks.
Unit Counts:
20 Eridiutus = 1 Squad
4 Squads = 1 Squint
5 Squints = 1 Cohort
5 Cohorts = 2 Companies
4 Companies = 1 Legion
Eridiutus - A Basic Foot Soldier
Tallen - Commander Of A Squad
Pempdas - Commander Of A Sqiunt
Mendallian - Cohort Commander
Exillion - Commander Of A Companey
Faxillen - Commander Of A Legion
Militant General - Commander Of Five Legions
General - Commander Of Ten Legions
General Of Osmax - All Ground Forces
Organization
Squad - 20 Eridiutus
As the smallest unit, Squads were usually the garrison in small villages on the frontier. Fending off bandits, setting up small camps, and providing for itself were key attributes of the Squad. On the combat field, Squads were the most bonded individuals usually hailing from the same town or higher unit, and had the closest strength of brotherhood. A Tallen, the commander of a Squad, was a senior member that had participated on a campaign before. They were subject to being replaced due to performance of their Squad, and often former Squad Leaders were in the Squad themselves.
Squint - 80 Eridiutus
Comprised of 4 squads, a Squint was the most common garrison in villages and small towns. The primary battle formation in which tactics are constructed, Squints are utilized in every aspect of the Maximus Drexus. Squints were guards for important ranks such as Faxillens, Militant Generals and Generals. Commanded by a Pempdas, these amazing individuals excelled in every area of combat and intelligence. Most {[Pempdas|Pempdasses]] were war heros from previous campaigns given a chance to lead. Subject to replacement, a Pempdas was almost never put back into command if replaced, however, it has happened numerous times before.
Cohort - 400 Eridiutus
Cohorts were part of the larger garrisons in towns and cities. Comprised of 5 Squints, and 20 Squads, Cohorts were large battle units that were often given control over one battle sector. Cohorts are self sufficient in such that they only require food and no other necessities. Cohorts if required can create an entire camp in one day and take it down the next morning. Cohorts were the largest transitiion between ranks going from a Pempdas to a Mendallian, the commander of a Cohort, was a big deal. Mendallians were the fiercest and most loyal of all leaders. Too insignificant to think of rebellion, but too big to slack off; Mendallians were a monster on the battlefield. The last rank to fight in hand to hand combat within their unit, they were by far the most respectable and commendable rank within the entire Maximus Drexus.
Company - 2,000 Eridiutus
Companies are the first battlefield unit to act independently. Cohorts, although big enough, register only as skirmishes and rather not on the traditional battle scale. Companies had many facilities such as a blacksmith, engineering corps, and one to ten Cavalry Squints. Companies were commanded by legendary warriors whose exploits had promoted them thus far, and were usually never replaced unless terrible performance on the field. Exillions were revered as warriors of the truth path and courageous fight.
Legion - 8,000 Eridiutus
Legions, the largest single unit to be commanded, were the pinnacle of the Osmax Military. Sized perfectly to deal with other armies, rebellions, and to institute order, Legions represented the entire Osmax Army as a whole. With its own blacksmith core, numerous cavalry cohorts, engineering cohort, archery company, and the famed Carnegian Guard. Legions instilled fear in anybody against them, and would calm public unrest instantly. Commanded by only the absolute best of the best, Faxillens were the absolute pinnacle of an officers career. Treated with the highest respect out of any rank in the Army, Faxillens wielded absolute authority and control on how their legion was run. Many Faxillens would later own lots of land, move up higher in the ranks, or even try and run for a political career.
Special Units
- Carnegian Guard - Specialized Cavalry designed to protect Faxillens, Militant Generals, Generals, and or the General Of Osmax.
- Omax Guard - Elite Infantry and Cavalry Cohort used to protect the General Of Osmax and King Of Osmax on the battle. The elite of the elite.
Weaponry
In the beginning years of the Army, the Osmax wielded simply swords made from poor quality iron. But as the years progressed and with the famed Great Blacksmith Of Max being established by General Of Osmax Banrius Kila in 74 First Era the Osmax Army would grow to be a formidable force for centuries. Soon equipped with Swords, Shields, and Squints of Archers, the Osmax Army was sometimes triple in strength and combat ability than its counterparts.
