Kalmar

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

Alright, another question, and maybe a little constructive criticism that just sprang to mind:

When it says 5/25/125/etc. men, does that include officers or is it just the enlisted men?

Because if it includes officers, that means the army has a noble-to-commoner ratio of at least 1:4. Apologies if I'm being nitpicky, but that does not seem particularly efficient, as that ratio does not seem like it would exist in everyday life. As a consequence, this would seriously limit the amount of soldiers who can join (for every four men you need to have a Cornet already available to lead them.)

I also feel that it might divide the units just a little bit more than necessary, since it seems unlikely to me that a 25-man unit will need to be split and separated five ways, and the unit is so small that the Lieutenant doesn't really need that many people to relay orders since they can all hear him. Additionally, if the Lieutenant gets killed it will then take longer for the five cornets beneath him to work out which one of them possesses enough seniority to assume command over the entire force.

Basically, it just seems to me that there's too many cornets. Two or three per platoon seem like a much more manageable amount - they could have their five man teams and the rest could answer directly to the Lieutenant. Alternatively, you could also increase the Bandon side (and by extension, the Omadon size as well.) Or maybe let NCOs take the role of Omadon leaders within the unit, alongside the Cornets, but the Cornets would still have authority over them.

Again, these are just some suggestions. Hope you don't mind.

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

So are we all going to be in the same Platoon? Or will the Cornets and Lieutenant all have separate commands with the enlisted characters divided between them?

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

Sorry Void for the shit grammar and short post, my brain is fried today, had to work 23:00-09:00 last night and I didn't get any sleep I will get on that now. You stated that there will be one lieutenant I guess that I will take that role

@Sirkaithethird

Sorry man, but I've already taken it.

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

Lieutenant Milos Karras

Name: Milos Karras
Nobility: Second son of a powerful Greek noble.
Sex: Male
Race: Greek
Age: 19

Physical Description: Milos stands at an imposing six foot five, with short dark brown hair that is always kept at less than an inch in length. His face is completely clean shaven, and he is quite determined to keep it that way. He has a light skin tone with a slight tan. His eyes are a piercing dark green, and often appear to be cold and calculating.

Moving down to the rest of his body, Milos has an above-average physique. While not overwhelmingly strong or muscular, he can still deliver a strong punch or bludgeon a foe with the hilt of his sabre, and is exceptionally agile and light on his feet, quick with both pistol and sword. His uniform is crisp, clean, and well-maintained, following regulations to the letter.

Rank: Lieutenant
Magic-Rank: N/A

Goals/Aspirations: As the second son, Milos is not set to inherit the family title, and his only path of advancement is either through business or the army. He has opted for the latter. He has two goals: the first is to rise through the ranks and bring wealth and prestige to his name, and by extension his family. His second goal is to serve the empire and his superiors with loyalty and diligence, but not necessarily without question.

Personality: Milos is not particularly likeable. He is often blunt and critical to both his equals and subordinates. While he shows the required deference to his superiors, he does not carry out their orders with any particular enthusiasm and will often question their plans if he notices what he deems a flaw. He is also a bit of a stickler for the rules. That said, he is loyal: to his superiors, to his friends, and to those who earn his respect. Furthermore, he does not take birth into account when dealing with others. He is courageous and unyielding on the battlefield, but has very few qualms with 'dishonorable' tactics such as pursuing fleeing soldiers or using his environment to gain an unfair advantage.

Backstory: The Karrases are a respectable noble family in Greece. While they are not particularly well-connected, they are exceptionally wealthy, with more than enough money to fulfill their financial obligations to the Empire, maintain their Estates, and enjoy the lavish lifestyle expected of the nobility.

Milos was the third of five children - three brothers and two sisters. He himself was the second son. While many of his siblings were quick to indulge in the privileges and luxuries available for nobles of their station, Milos instead focused on more practical pursuits. He sequestered himself in his family's library, studying history, military tactics, and science. He paid attention and always took an opportunity to learn, whether he was with his father and brothers on a hunting trip or being taught a lesson by his tutors.

Milos's older brother, Atheos, was, in many ways, his opposite. Where Milos was studious and diligent, Atheos was lazy and easily distracted. Where Milos was reserved and distant, Atheos was open and charismatic. This resulted in something of a rivalry between the two - Milos believed himself to be more capable than his brother, and Atheos sensed this, which led him to believe Milos would one day plot against him.

Then there was his younger brother, Nimos, the youngest of the family. Like Milos, Nimos possessed a sharp mind. However, unlike Milos, Nimos was shy and timid, quick to back down and defer to others when challenged. As a result, Milos ended up acting as a protective older brother, and the two formed a close bond.

When he was sixteen, Milos finally brought up his desire to join the army to his father. His father deliberated over the idea for a few days, before finally coming to a decision. Since Milos was the second son, it would come across as rather odd if he was given an officer's commission while the firstborn was not. So, he decided that his two eldest sons would join the army, which Atheos was quick to protest against, but eventually consented - he would not be outdone by his younger brother.

Atheos was given a commission in an infantry regiment, while Milos was sent to the Imperial Dragoons.

Milos's dutiful service, meticulous eye to detail, and commitment to his career eventually caught the notice of his superiors, who approved his promotion after nearly three years as a Cornet. His brother had achieved a promotion as well, just a year earlier, but it was not through merit - he had befriended his superiors and called upon family connections, much to Milos's annoyance. And finally, taking note of the increased tension to the west and suspecting that another war was on the way, their father had decided to buy Nimos a commission as well - in an artillery regiment.

That brings us to today. Milos's father has swore that he will buy no further promotions for his children, due to the heavy cost they have placed upon the family, which means future advancement must come either through merit or through wealth that they have earned themselves.

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

Also note that the son of an Earl would not join the Dragoons as an enlisted man without a very good reason.

@VoiD

To put this into perspective, this would be no different from a noble deciding to become a craftsman or laborer instead. In the eyes of society at the time, nobles and commoners have very different skillsets.

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

@Not Fishing
In that case I'm probably the only one who's served before here, oh well :)

@Andreyich

Are you the Lanzeral of the group?

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

@Not Fishing
Seeing as we're at the same age group, do you think perhaps they they would have served in the Mamluk rebellion? How they got along is up for later to decide

@Andreyich

I reduced his age to 19 and made it so that he was only in the army for three years. So he hasn't served during the rebellion. I made a few other tweaks as well.

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

Alright, bio done.

well I'm hoping to have at least some existing relationships since they make stuff interesting :/

@Andreyich

Where do you think our characters might have met and how well do you think they would have gotten along?

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

Milos

Name: Milos Karras
Nobility: Second son of a powerful Greek noble.
Sex: Male
Race: Greek
Age: 19

Physical Description: Milos stands at an imposing six foot five, with short dark brown hair that is always kept at less than an inch in length. His face is completely clean shaven, and he is quite determined to keep it that way. He has a light skin tone with a slight tan. His eyes are a piercing dark green, and often appear to be cold and calculating.

Moving down to the rest of his body, Milos has an above-average physique. While not overwhelmingly strong or muscular, he can still deliver a strong punch or bludgeon a foe with the hilt of his sabre, and is exceptionally agile and light on his feet, quick with both pistol and sword. His uniform is crisp, clean, and well-maintained, following regulations to the letter.

Rank: Lieutenant
Magic-Rank: N/A

Goals/Aspirations: As the second son, Milos is not set to inherit the family title, and his only path of advancement is either through business or the army. He has opted for the latter. He has two goals: the first is to rise through the ranks and bring wealth and prestige to his name, and by extension his family. His second goal is to serve the empire and his superiors with loyalty and diligence, but not necessarily without question.

Personality: Milos is not particularly likeable. He is often blunt and critical to both his equals and subordinates. While he shows the required deference to his superiors, he does not carry out their orders with any particular enthusiasm and will often question their plans if he notices what he deems a flaw. He is also a bit of a stickler for the rules. That said, he is loyal: to his superiors, to his friends, and to those who earn his respect. Furthermore, he does not take birth into account when dealing with others. He is courageous and unyielding on the battlefield, but has very few qualms with 'dishonorable' tactics such as pursuing fleeing soldiers or using his environment to gain an unfair advantage.

Backstory: The Karrases are a respectable noble family in Greece. While they are not particularly well-connected, they are exceptionally wealthy, with more than enough money to fulfill their financial obligations to the Empire, maintain their Estates, and enjoy the lavish lifestyle expected of the nobility.

Milos was the third of five children - three brothers and two sisters. He himself was the second son. While many of his siblings were quick to indulge in the privileges and luxuries available for nobles of their station, Milos instead focused on more practical pursuits. He sequestered himself in his family's library, studying history, military tactics, and science. He paid attention and always took an opportunity to learn, whether he was with his father and brothers on a hunting trip or being taught a lesson by his tutors.

Milos's older brother, Atheos, was, in many ways, his opposite. Where Milos was studious and diligent, Atheos was lazy and easily distracted. Where Milos was reserved and distant, Atheos was open and charismatic. This resulted in something of a rivalry between the two - Milos believed himself to be more capable than his brother, and Atheos sensed this, which led him to believe Milos would one day plot against him.

Then there was his younger brother, Nimos, the youngest of the family. Like Milos, Nimos possessed a sharp mind. However, unlike Milos, Nimos was shy and timid, quick to back down and defer to others when challenged. As a result, Milos ended up acting as a protective older brother, and the two formed a close bond.

When he was sixteen, Milos finally brought up his desire to join the army to his father. His father deliberated over the idea for a few days, before finally coming to a decision. Since Milos was the second son, it would come across as rather odd if he was given an officer's commission while the firstborn was not. So, he decided that his two eldest sons would join the army, which Atheos was quick to protest against, but eventually consented - he would not be outdone by his younger brother.

Atheos was given a commission in an infantry regiment, while Milos was sent to the Imperial Dragoons.

Milos's dutiful service, meticulous eye to detail, and commitment to his career eventually caught the notice of his superiors, who approved his promotion after nearly three years as a Cornet. His brother had achieved a promotion as well, just a year earlier, but it was not through merit - he had befriended his superiors and called upon family connections, much to Milos's annoyance. And finally, taking note of the increased tension to the west and suspecting that another war was on the way, their father had decided to buy Nimos a commission as well - in an artillery regiment.

That brings us to today. Milos's father has swore that he will buy no further promotions for his children, which means future advancement must come either through merit or through wealth that they have earned themselves.

The Imperial Dragoons — A Flintlock Fantasy RP [Open]

I would like to be the Lieutenant if it hasn't been reserved yet.

If it has, I'll just be a Cornet.