We'll add in descriptions of the fictional animals so far.

[hider=Bargal]Large, bear-like creature. Known for its bad temper and vicious claws. Predator.
Used by the Kalesian Mauler cavalry as mounts. Can be domesticated somewhat, but not completely.
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[hider=Kalbeast]Large animal with armored hide. Resembles somewhat a crossing between a Rhinoceros and an Elephant, but is considerably larger and heavier than both of those. Herbivorous.
In the imperial army, these beasts serve both as beasts of burden and as living battering rams. If you repeatedly slam fifteen or more tons of beast into a gate, it will eventually break.
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[hider=Karak]Unknown exactly what it looks like, other than that it has claws and guts.
[i]We would not at all mind if someone made up what it looks like.[/i]
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Here's more Kalesia stuff:
[hider=Kalesian Military expanded]Compared to the military of most other nations, the Kalesian war machine is quite advanced. On certain fronts, it is centuries ahead of other nations, but it is not flawless. The most notable trait that differentiates it from other nations' armed forces, is the fact that men and women have equal opportunities. Granted, there are other nations where women serve in the military, but it is not common, nor with the same opportunities for advancement.

The principle behind the Kalesian military doctrine is that skill and capability outweigh all other traits. The only other trait they put extra value on is loyalty. This loyalty is naturally to the Empire and the Empress (may she live forever).

[b]Organization:[/b]
There are numerous distinct branches within the military. While it exists and is fairly extensive, we won't be covering the navy now.

The most notable branches of the military are these:
Infantry (archers, heavy and light close combat)
Cavalry (Bargal-mounted maulers, both heavy, light and reconnaissance)
Support and battering (deals with all supply elements and fields the Kalbeasts)
Siege engineering core (see Echo's lore for this)
Tactical (The men and women in this branch have been taught everything they could about military tactics and are often only mediocre at actual combat.)
Imperial Intelligence (Espionage & Ambassadorial services)
Special services (Evokers)

[b]Education:[/b]
Virtually all Kalesian citizens get a certain amount of military training, even if it is just a few months to a year. This not only helps maintain the loyalty, but ensures that even an isolated farmstead can protect itself from both brigands and the more frolicsome wildlife found throughout the empire. This education is taken care of at the military academies found throughout the entire empire. For most, this education starts at the age of twelve, though some start earlier or later if they're not planning on going for a career in the military.

Within the first year, a good third have moved on to non-military academies and jobs. After two years, the percentage of citizens still enrolled at the military academies has been reduced to forty-six percent. It is at this point in their education that they go from a generic training program and over to the more specialized programs that will groom them for a single branch of the Kalesian War Machine. For most, this would be either the infantry, cavalry or support and battering. Only the best six percent join the specialized branches like the siege engineering core, the tactical branch or the Imperial Intelligence. And of course only Evokers can be part of the special services. 

While this can make it seem like the Imperial army is unnecessarily large, this is not entirely true. The support and battering branch is very much involved in the commerce within the empire, and of course the cavalry serve as a messenger service and maintain the peace. The infantry, when it is not engaged in combat or guard duty, will frequently be found serving at the great construction sites. The makeup of their units is perfect for large construction projects. It is through their efforts that the imperial road system has become as extensive as it is.

The Special Services branch is entirely made up of Evokers and can frequently be found serving in the middle of other branches, all depending on what sort of skills their relics provide them with. 
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