Military Organization of the Romanov Tsardom
The Military of the Romanov Tsardom[1] is organized into four distinct types of regiments, specializing in many different functions.
Imperial Army Regiment (Light): The Imperial Army continues the great Russian tradition of overwhelming force. These badly equipped, badly trained and weak willed regiments have only one redeeming feature as a fighting unit, the sheer amount of them. As Romanov Tsardom boasts one of the largest populations in the Wasteland[2], the army constantly receives reinforcements in the form of young men and women joining up to reclaim the Empire. The standard Russian soldier receives an AK-4700[3], various uniforms for various weather conditions[4] and rations[5]. Officers will have better quality uniforms, a side arm and a sword. These Regiments do not have much in the way of heavy artillery, but they do usually have a few heavy machine guns and some light artillery. While there Imperial Army is technically a standing army, it is expected that
Imperial Cavalry Regiment (Medium): Consisting of mainly young nobles and occasionally a few peasants with exceptional horse riding skills. These units are well equipped compared to their Imperial Army counterparts and are the subject of much scorn and envy. They are mainly used for scouting, flanking, escorting convoys and the occasional cavalry charge.
Imperial Armoured Regiment (Heavy): Imperial Army Regiments consist of heavy artillery, the occasional tank, very rarely planes and the people who operate and maintain them. These regiments are used to level enemy armies, bases and occasionally towns to the ground. They are usually heavily protected by the Imperial Army and the Imperial Cavalry as they often contain pre-war technology that would be difficult to replace.
New Cossacks (Special/Elite + Medium/Heavy): Named after the elite group of horse riders of old, the New Cossacks are made up of the best of the best. They are one of many of Peter’s new initiatives and they are one of the most successful. They are given the best of the best equipment[6] and they are given much more choice and freedom in their operations and equipment than the standard solider. That is because it is known that they will get the job done. They are used for important and dire situations, occasionally they will be loaned out to the Imperial Inquisition for large scale black operations. A unit of New Cossacks guards the Emperor and the capital.
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Imperial “Black Order” Inquisition: Informally known as the Black Order, the Imperial Inquisition is fanatically loyal to the Emperor. Reminiscent of the KGB of old, their agent keeps the population in line with fear and roots out dissent mercilessly. The general public is terrified of them, as most agents’ identities are well-guarded secrets, anyone in your town could have the power to kill you and send your family to a Gulag if they overhear you speak poorly about the government or the Emperor. The Inquisition also is in charge of covert operations against other countries, they perform this duty with a similar fanaticism to their normal duties, but with less impressive results.
[1] – This refers to the areas of the Russian Empire directly under the control of the Emperor, or areas where the Emperor has a direct influence on the appointment of the region's ruler. His more autonomous vassals (mainly the Petrograd Republic) have independent military organizations that cooperate with the general armed forces.
[2] – Rumours of genetic engineering made to increase the fertility of Russian citizens and the frequency of multiple births are lies spread by heretics and communists to further undermine the harmony and unity of the Russian Empire. These rumours are best ignored, citizen.
[3] – Modern equivalent of the AK-47s.
[4] – Mainly uniforms specialised for extremely cold and wet climates.
[5] – Usually disgusting emergency food, poor quality vodka and water.
[6] – The finest motorcycles and horses, new experimental weaponry, the most warm winter coats ect ect.
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