Borgravia Military
Army ORBAT
The High Realm Army
The Army is the "Sword of the Vozhd." It uses a Regimental System where local lords or Gormondic loyalists "own" the units, but answer to the High Command.
Infantry Structure (The Terc of Gormond)
Infantry is organized into large, semi-independent formations known as Banners.
The Iron Square: A formation of 1,000 men. 60% are Pikemen (the "Wall"), 30% are Arquebusiers (the "Fire"), and 10% are Halberdiers (the "Garde" for the colors).
The Vozhd’s Lifeguard: The only standing professional regiment, wearing heavy plate and carrying two-handed swords (Spadone) for breach defense.
Cavalry (The Aristocratic Wing)
Winged Reiters: Heavily armored horsemen who utilize pair-pistols for "caracole" tactics before charging with lances.
Stratiots: Light, unarmored scouting cavalry recruited from the borderlands, specializing in harassment.
Artillery
Grand Bombards: Massive, stationary siege engines often named after Sanctorian saints.
Falconets: Light, mobile brass guns used for anti-personnel support within the Infantry Banners.
The Elite: The Guard Banners
These units are directly under the Vozhd’s command and are the most prestigious in the High Realm.
1st Banner of Gormond (The Iron Will): 1,200 Men. The oldest unit in the army, primarily heavy pikemen. They carry the "Original Standard".
2nd Banner of the Guard (The Silver Swords): 1,000 Men. Specialized shock infantry using two-handed swords (Spadone) and heavy plate.
5th Heavy Horse (The Vozhd’s Wing): 600 Cavalry. Elite Winged Reiters who perform the "caracole" with unmatched precision.
The Line: Regional Banners
These form the backbone of the Borgravian "Iron Squares," named after the provinces or historical battle sites that consolidated the High Realm.
12th Banner of Varo (The Wall of Varo): 1,500 Men. A "Double Banner" known for never breaking formation during the Sanctorian Wars.
24th Arquebusier Regiment (The Gormondic Flame): 800 Men. A dedicated black-powder unit that supports the 12th Banner.
31st Banner of the Marches (The Border Watch): 1,100 Men. Mixed pike and shot, recruited from the rugged northern frontiers.
42nd Banner of Oros (The Stone-Breakers): 1,200 Men. Famous for their engineering and heavy halberdiers, often used in siege assaults.
The Support: Specialist Corps
These units are smaller but technically advanced.
7th Grand Battery (Vozhd's Thunder): 12 Heavy Bombards. The primary siege train of the High Realm.
15th Light Horse (The Grey Foxes): 400 Stratiots. Light scouting cavalry used for deep reconnaissance.
9th Field Artillery (The Iron Rain): 20 Falconets. Mobile brass guns attached to the infantry for close-range support.
Navy ORBAT
The High Realm Navy (The Junior Service)
Established late to protect trade with Valseur, the Navy is viewed by the Army aristocracy as a "necessary expense" rather than a source of glory.
Fleet Organization
The Navy is divided into two small Squadrons:
The Coastal Squadron (Pinnace based): Used for patrolling the rocky Borgravian coastline. They rely on boarding actions, essentially acting as "Army on water."
Aspirant
Bitter North
Seeker
Wind Rigger
Blackwater
The Deepwater Squadron (Galleon-based): Newer, high-sided sailing ships designed for the long route to the Protectorate. These carry the heaviest naval guns but are few in number.
Winter's Hold
Trident Courage
Gormand's Victory
Giant Wind
Seadrift
Northern Rover
