Grand Army of Aurice

The modern Army of Aurice is called the Grand Army by its historic origins during the reign of Duke Baimund Kaligger. The commander of the Grand Army was the Field Marshal.

Modern Uniform

Cobalt Blue coat reaches to knees, peaked shoulder pieces (compare doublet); winged helmets; breastplate; pole-arm; Cobalt blue buckler with silver trim; officers have high winged helmet.

History

Duke Baimund Kaligger raises the Grand Army of Aurice to fight against the Brasen Horde, Manditchite War. Duke Baimund drafted levies of soldiers throughout Throvy, forcing local noblemen to yield their serfs for this purpose. He also received aid from Corundy.

Grand Duke Stalcast Bijäl's decree brought about the abolition of serfdom and enabled him to enlist many more soldiers into the Grand Army, especially needed for defense again the Brasen Horde, the Addamantine Giants, and the Gorcorumbese in the Fifth Geddamin War.

Historic Uniform

Rich deposits of yuncovit discovered in the mountains of Frantigoria were seized by Duke Baimund and used for the dye to produce the uniforms for his Grand Army. The dye is still used today.

Chain of Command

Kaligärian Chain of Command, 2557 to 2573

Units at Ideal Strength

Unit Name	Earth Unit	Commander	Earth Commander	Soldiers	Constituent Units	Remarks
	Grand Army		Grand Field Marshal	442,368	12 Varnas
	Host	Commander		72,000+	2 or more Varnas
Varna	Army	Commander		36,864 Soldiers	6 Gantfakhs
Gantfakh	Corps	Commander		6144 Soldiers	4 Regiments
	Regiment	Commander		1536 Soldiers	4 Battalions
	Battalion	Commander		384 Soldiers	8 Companies
	Company	Commander		48 Soldiers	2 Platoons
	Platoon	Commander		24 Soldiers	Squads

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Chain of Command During Fifth Geddamin War, 2582 to 2586

Units at Ideal Strength

Unit Name	Earth Unit	Commander	Earth Commander	Soldiers	Constituent Units	Remarks
	Grand Army		Grand Field Marshal	512,000	16 Varnas
	Host	Commander		64,000+	2 or more Varnas
Varna	Army	Commander		32,000 Soldiers	4 Gantfakhs
Gantfakh	Corps	Commander		8,000 Soldiers	4 Regiments
	Regiment	Commander		2000 Soldiers	4 Battalions
	Battalion	Commander		500 Soldiers	4 Companies
	Company	Commander		125 Soldiers	4 Platoons
	Platoon	Commander		32 Soldiers	Squads

See Also

• Aurice
• Aurician Empire
• Duke Baimund Kaligger
• Expansion of Inland Aurician Empire in Late 2600's
• Military Rank