So I was world building my world and thought this would be fun.
‘The High Forces’
The High Forces is a catch all term for three Imperial units-The Charons, the Paragons and the Sirens. The High Forces have no official name and do not work with each other. Through all three of these units are elite, the pinnacle of the Ragon war machine.
Let us start with the Charons.
Charons-”Men of Iron”
Based off-The Space Marines from W40k.
Dark Troopers in Star Wars.
Men of Iron is the official name of the Charons the supersoldiers of the Imperial Military. The Charons were created by Illgoth, in a lab full of orphans ranging from one to five years of age to become the backbone of the Imperial Military. But it was found the Charons were too expensive,estimated at fifty billion USD in cost. That was just for one company of Charons. Illgoth instead made them his elite and had all Charons indoctrinated the minute they were found and ‘recruited’. Illgoth was selective, like how Charon recruitment is now a days. Illgoth preferred prodiges to be the leaders of the Charons. To form the lower ranks of the Charons, he choose male babies born of the high class and high middle class, nobles. He believed that this would start the route to the Charons being ‘pure’ and role models for regular Ragon.
In 2027, the first batch of Charons were completed, through mostly thirteen to fifteen year olds, the Charons mostly had the maturity of a full grown male and were bodybuilders of seven feet of height. This batch, which numbered approximately two thousand, was deemed the first Sanctuary. The Sons of Illgoth. The Sons first saw action during the Milirian campaigns and soon were shown to be warriors unmatched in skill. The Sons suffered casualties through, and a second problem arises-The length of time that it took to make new Charons. Not to mention cost. Due to this, Charons are rarely deployed unless needed.
Charon Sanctuaries-Sanctuaries are how Charon’s are organized. A typical Sanctuary is two full regiments strong, run by the oldest Charon, a Watchmaster. Sanctuaries are attached to a system or sub-sector in a sector to guard them and quell uprisers. The system pays for the Charon recruitment and production which is why poorer system have small Charon sanctuaries.
Ranks and structure of a typical Charon sanctuary.
Watchmaster-The oldest Charon of the sanctuary, the Watchmaster oversees the sanctuary. He will rarely appear in person only when called by a high-ranking figure or in a pivotal battle that can lose or win the front or even the war. Watchmasters are often great military strategist and overrule non-Lord Marshals.
Oracle-The Oracle is the leader of the religious practices of the sanctuary. They are trained in all sects of Ragon religion to both provide religious services for his sanctuary or non-Charons. Oracles also act as criminal investigators of the sanctuary, investigating crimes such as murder in the sanctuary ranks.
Hero-The best warrior in the sanctuary, the Hero commands the forces of the sanctuary on the battlefield.
Hero Cult-The followers of the Hero, acting as his honor guard.
Watchleader-Captains of a company in the Santuary.
Watchmen-Regular Charons.
-Knights-Close combat specialist of the Charons, carry a Vibrosword and Type-75k pistol through some carry a shield for extra protection.
-Yeomen-Support weapons specialist. Carry the heavy weapons of the Sanctuary.
Charon battle armor.
Phase Two-Phase Two is the standard powered armor of the Charons. Worn by Watchmen. Phase Two armor cost about twenty four million to produce and more to train a recruit in and maintain.
Linothorax-The Linothorax is the upper armor of the Charon battle armor. In the phase two armor the Linothorax is made up of about 12mm of Titanium to protect the wearer from small arms fire. The Linothorax also hosts the power cell of the armor, the 'heart'. It also provides an energy shield for the wearer capable of protective the user from arm fire long enough to get to cover.
Corinthian- The helmet of the Phase Two. Made up of 5mm of titanium and provides a internal commutation device,respirator for (primarily) space combat and activates the Charons cybernetic enhanced eyes and senses to their fullest potential.
Greaves- The legs and boots of the Phase Two, made up of 10mm of titanium and has stabilizers for zero-gravity combat and other uses.
Organization of a Charon company.
Note-First company gets all the fun stuff. Also notes on ranks and such.
Watchmaster-Leads the sanctuary, which is two regiments in size mostly.
Watchleader-Captain.
Watchmen-Regular old soldiers.
Currently thinking on the platoon leaders and such rank.
Units.
C-23 Medium Assault Vehicle-The main battle tank of the Charons, equipped with a 115mm Gauss Gun with one 12.7mm machine guns and a pintle-mounted 7.5mm machine gun. The C-23 forms the bulk of the Charons armored forces and come in squadrons of five.
-Comparable to-T-55 and T-62 in real life.
C-21 Medium Carrier-The main troop transport of the Charons, armed with a single 7.5mm machine gun. Can carry five squads of Charons
Watchmen platoon-The standard soldier of the Charons, armed with a Type-75K (A 7.5mm Railgun that is the standard issue rifle) with one NCO.
-Comparable to-Leichte Schutzen from Wargame.
Knights-These are the melee combat specialist of the Charons. Equipped with an jump pack, a vibrosword and Type-75k Pistol (Fires 6.5mm Slugs)
Yeomen-The heavy weapons specialist of the Charons. Carry a 12.7mm Type-04K railgun, the Yeomen are meant for suppressive fire and guarding vital areas.
----Yeoman Bolt Squad-The Yeomen Bolt Squad hold the explosive weapons, such as missile launchers, of the Charons.
------Yeoman Execution Squad-The execution squads are Yeomen that carry weapons such as flamethrowers and thermobaric launchers. Only called to clear an area of enemy opposition and burn down enemy buildings.
Surveyor-The Surveyors are the combat engineers of the Charons, come in a squad of three
Pupils-Pupils are students of the Charons that are used to supply light infantry and recon for the Charons.
Oracle-Religious leaders of the Sanctuary.
Hierophant Type I-The Hierophant is a power armor on power armor, armed with two 50mm chainguns and a missile launcher with ten missiles, the Hierophant is only used in the most brutal of assaults. Five Command points.
Titan Class Heavy Assault Vehicle-The Titan is a modular Heavy Tank equipped with two 120mm Gauss Guns, three 35mm autocannons on top and five 12.7mm Heavy Machine Guns for anti-infantry and helicopter duties. Fifteen command points.
------Titan Class Heavy Carrier-A variant of the Titan that can carry two platoons of Charons. Armed with two 45mm autocannons and firing ports. Twelve Command points.
Dominus-The veterans of the Sanctuary, granted Phase Three powered armor and a Type-07k Stormgun, a railgun capable of fire comparable to a M249 and fires 5.5mm slugs.
-------Dominus Assault Squad-Veterans in Phase Three armor that specialize in close quarter combat. Armed with various melee weapons and a shield
Also, company sizes vary.
My ideas is that we play as company leaders,through if you have an idea please share
‘The High Forces’
The High Forces is a catch all term for three Imperial units-The Charons, the Paragons and the Sirens. The High Forces have no official name and do not work with each other. Through all three of these units are elite, the pinnacle of the Ragon war machine.
Let us start with the Charons.
Charons-”Men of Iron”
Based off-The Space Marines from W40k.
Dark Troopers in Star Wars.
Men of Iron is the official name of the Charons the supersoldiers of the Imperial Military. The Charons were created by Illgoth, in a lab full of orphans ranging from one to five years of age to become the backbone of the Imperial Military. But it was found the Charons were too expensive,estimated at fifty billion USD in cost. That was just for one company of Charons. Illgoth instead made them his elite and had all Charons indoctrinated the minute they were found and ‘recruited’. Illgoth was selective, like how Charon recruitment is now a days. Illgoth preferred prodiges to be the leaders of the Charons. To form the lower ranks of the Charons, he choose male babies born of the high class and high middle class, nobles. He believed that this would start the route to the Charons being ‘pure’ and role models for regular Ragon.
In 2027, the first batch of Charons were completed, through mostly thirteen to fifteen year olds, the Charons mostly had the maturity of a full grown male and were bodybuilders of seven feet of height. This batch, which numbered approximately two thousand, was deemed the first Sanctuary. The Sons of Illgoth. The Sons first saw action during the Milirian campaigns and soon were shown to be warriors unmatched in skill. The Sons suffered casualties through, and a second problem arises-The length of time that it took to make new Charons. Not to mention cost. Due to this, Charons are rarely deployed unless needed.
Charon Sanctuaries-Sanctuaries are how Charon’s are organized. A typical Sanctuary is two full regiments strong, run by the oldest Charon, a Watchmaster. Sanctuaries are attached to a system or sub-sector in a sector to guard them and quell uprisers. The system pays for the Charon recruitment and production which is why poorer system have small Charon sanctuaries.
Ranks and structure of a typical Charon sanctuary.
Watchmaster-The oldest Charon of the sanctuary, the Watchmaster oversees the sanctuary. He will rarely appear in person only when called by a high-ranking figure or in a pivotal battle that can lose or win the front or even the war. Watchmasters are often great military strategist and overrule non-Lord Marshals.
Oracle-The Oracle is the leader of the religious practices of the sanctuary. They are trained in all sects of Ragon religion to both provide religious services for his sanctuary or non-Charons. Oracles also act as criminal investigators of the sanctuary, investigating crimes such as murder in the sanctuary ranks.
Hero-The best warrior in the sanctuary, the Hero commands the forces of the sanctuary on the battlefield.
Hero Cult-The followers of the Hero, acting as his honor guard.
Watchleader-Captains of a company in the Santuary.
Watchmen-Regular Charons.
-Knights-Close combat specialist of the Charons, carry a Vibrosword and Type-75k pistol through some carry a shield for extra protection.
-Yeomen-Support weapons specialist. Carry the heavy weapons of the Sanctuary.
Charon battle armor.
Phase Two-Phase Two is the standard powered armor of the Charons. Worn by Watchmen. Phase Two armor cost about twenty four million to produce and more to train a recruit in and maintain.
Linothorax-The Linothorax is the upper armor of the Charon battle armor. In the phase two armor the Linothorax is made up of about 12mm of Titanium to protect the wearer from small arms fire. The Linothorax also hosts the power cell of the armor, the 'heart'. It also provides an energy shield for the wearer capable of protective the user from arm fire long enough to get to cover.
Corinthian- The helmet of the Phase Two. Made up of 5mm of titanium and provides a internal commutation device,respirator for (primarily) space combat and activates the Charons cybernetic enhanced eyes and senses to their fullest potential.
Greaves- The legs and boots of the Phase Two, made up of 10mm of titanium and has stabilizers for zero-gravity combat and other uses.
Organization of a Charon company.
Note-First company gets all the fun stuff. Also notes on ranks and such.
Watchmaster-Leads the sanctuary, which is two regiments in size mostly.
Watchleader-Captain.
Watchmen-Regular old soldiers.
Currently thinking on the platoon leaders and such rank.
Units.
C-23 Medium Assault Vehicle-The main battle tank of the Charons, equipped with a 115mm Gauss Gun with one 12.7mm machine guns and a pintle-mounted 7.5mm machine gun. The C-23 forms the bulk of the Charons armored forces and come in squadrons of five.
-Comparable to-T-55 and T-62 in real life.
C-21 Medium Carrier-The main troop transport of the Charons, armed with a single 7.5mm machine gun. Can carry five squads of Charons
Watchmen platoon-The standard soldier of the Charons, armed with a Type-75K (A 7.5mm Railgun that is the standard issue rifle) with one NCO.
-Comparable to-Leichte Schutzen from Wargame.
Knights-These are the melee combat specialist of the Charons. Equipped with an jump pack, a vibrosword and Type-75k Pistol (Fires 6.5mm Slugs)
Yeomen-The heavy weapons specialist of the Charons. Carry a 12.7mm Type-04K railgun, the Yeomen are meant for suppressive fire and guarding vital areas.
----Yeoman Bolt Squad-The Yeomen Bolt Squad hold the explosive weapons, such as missile launchers, of the Charons.
------Yeoman Execution Squad-The execution squads are Yeomen that carry weapons such as flamethrowers and thermobaric launchers. Only called to clear an area of enemy opposition and burn down enemy buildings.
Surveyor-The Surveyors are the combat engineers of the Charons, come in a squad of three
Pupils-Pupils are students of the Charons that are used to supply light infantry and recon for the Charons.
Oracle-Religious leaders of the Sanctuary.
Hierophant Type I-The Hierophant is a power armor on power armor, armed with two 50mm chainguns and a missile launcher with ten missiles, the Hierophant is only used in the most brutal of assaults. Five Command points.
Titan Class Heavy Assault Vehicle-The Titan is a modular Heavy Tank equipped with two 120mm Gauss Guns, three 35mm autocannons on top and five 12.7mm Heavy Machine Guns for anti-infantry and helicopter duties. Fifteen command points.
------Titan Class Heavy Carrier-A variant of the Titan that can carry two platoons of Charons. Armed with two 45mm autocannons and firing ports. Twelve Command points.
Dominus-The veterans of the Sanctuary, granted Phase Three powered armor and a Type-07k Stormgun, a railgun capable of fire comparable to a M249 and fires 5.5mm slugs.
-------Dominus Assault Squad-Veterans in Phase Three armor that specialize in close quarter combat. Armed with various melee weapons and a shield
Also, company sizes vary.
My ideas is that we play as company leaders,through if you have an idea please share