Post by Quietly on Nov 9, 2009 19:51:01 GMT -5
The Benicoeur District Order (BDO) was established to implement and uphold order in the village that doesn't really have a "royal family."
All inhabitants of Benicoeur are required to abide by moral law, or face the authority of the Order -- which includes imprisonment, or in more severe cases, a trial or execution.
Inhabitants are required to respect and abide by the knights; threatening, resisting or attacking a guard of the Order is a severe offense.
There are always assumed to be TWO NPC guards on patrol throughout the city at all times, throughout the entire day, switching off in pairs after a shift that usually lasts about four hours. (These NPC guards are to be controlled by 5th Class to 1st Class officials.)
Enlisting in the guard begins with speaking to a member of the Order, who can (usually) be identified with armoring bearing the city's crest.
Ranks of the Benicoeur District Order:
ENLISTED (8th Class)
ROSTER: NONE
Considered a probationary period. Not issued any equipment and training is minimal in this phase; mostly paperwork and classes. Progression to the next rank follows completion of successful testing.
SQUIRE (7th Class)
ROSTER: NONE (5 NPCs)
Issued equipment and introductory knighthood. Lots of training in this phase. Guard duty is required, but is minimal. Has duties mostly around the castle. Progression to the next rank is voluntary - there are many squires who use this position strictly for income and have stayed at this rank for years.
KNIGHT (6th Class)
ROSTER: NONE (10 NPCs)
Initiated into knighthood. Issued a seperate "battle dress" of equipment; endures intensive combat training; gains residence within the castle barracks. Is required to perform a shift of guard duty once a day, every day. Progression to the next rank comes after a set period of servitude without incident.
SENIOR KNIGHT (5th Class)
ROSTER: NONE (2 NPCs)
Reports in on a bi-weekly basis, at the very minimum. Military tactics and warfare techniques are taught in both a field and classroom environment. Has authority over other knights in the city, and is still required to preform (slightly less) guard duty. Progression to the next rank comes from personal recommendation of a higher class.
KNIGHT OFFICER (4th Class)
ROSTER: VICART SEVERUS (1 NPC)
Must reside within Benicoeur walls; manages and quality controls Knights and Senior Knights, directly supervising the city's guard shifts. Can ensign two knights to their command in the event of a crisis; otherwise requires permission from the Baron. Maintains an intense physical training routine. Progression to the next rank comes from personal recommendation from the Baron and a commendable act of bravery in service.
DISTRICT OFFICER (3rd Class)
ROSTER: (2 NPCs)
Issued a formal battle dress uniform; required to attend meetings regarding matters of the township. Assists in the community matters of Benicoeur, and spends far less time in any sort of combat situations. However, during wartime and crisis situations, they are required to direct knight officers and their subordinates. May travel from time to time. Guard duty and crisis response is unnecessary, but can be ordered by the Baron. Can ensign five knights to their command. Progression to the next rank comes from personal selection by the Baron.
DISTRICT GENERAL (2nd Class)
ROSTER: HYUGA SOURHYU
Responsible for major military, commerce and management issues; most all military reports and records are issued straight to the District General, who is responsible to advise all subordinates. Directs military funding, training routines and promotions throughout the Order.
BARON (1st Class)
ROSTER: MIRRUM
Has final authority on all management decisions throughout Benicoeur; responsible for upholding order, tradition and prosperity throughout the town. Promotes enlisted members of the Order.
All inhabitants of Benicoeur are required to abide by moral law, or face the authority of the Order -- which includes imprisonment, or in more severe cases, a trial or execution.
Inhabitants are required to respect and abide by the knights; threatening, resisting or attacking a guard of the Order is a severe offense.
There are always assumed to be TWO NPC guards on patrol throughout the city at all times, throughout the entire day, switching off in pairs after a shift that usually lasts about four hours. (These NPC guards are to be controlled by 5th Class to 1st Class officials.)
Enlisting in the guard begins with speaking to a member of the Order, who can (usually) be identified with armoring bearing the city's crest.
Ranks of the Benicoeur District Order:
ENLISTED (8th Class)
ROSTER: NONE
Considered a probationary period. Not issued any equipment and training is minimal in this phase; mostly paperwork and classes. Progression to the next rank follows completion of successful testing.
SQUIRE (7th Class)
ROSTER: NONE (5 NPCs)
Issued equipment and introductory knighthood. Lots of training in this phase. Guard duty is required, but is minimal. Has duties mostly around the castle. Progression to the next rank is voluntary - there are many squires who use this position strictly for income and have stayed at this rank for years.
KNIGHT (6th Class)
ROSTER: NONE (10 NPCs)
Initiated into knighthood. Issued a seperate "battle dress" of equipment; endures intensive combat training; gains residence within the castle barracks. Is required to perform a shift of guard duty once a day, every day. Progression to the next rank comes after a set period of servitude without incident.
SENIOR KNIGHT (5th Class)
ROSTER: NONE (2 NPCs)
Reports in on a bi-weekly basis, at the very minimum. Military tactics and warfare techniques are taught in both a field and classroom environment. Has authority over other knights in the city, and is still required to preform (slightly less) guard duty. Progression to the next rank comes from personal recommendation of a higher class.
KNIGHT OFFICER (4th Class)
ROSTER: VICART SEVERUS (1 NPC)
Must reside within Benicoeur walls; manages and quality controls Knights and Senior Knights, directly supervising the city's guard shifts. Can ensign two knights to their command in the event of a crisis; otherwise requires permission from the Baron. Maintains an intense physical training routine. Progression to the next rank comes from personal recommendation from the Baron and a commendable act of bravery in service.
DISTRICT OFFICER (3rd Class)
ROSTER: (2 NPCs)
Issued a formal battle dress uniform; required to attend meetings regarding matters of the township. Assists in the community matters of Benicoeur, and spends far less time in any sort of combat situations. However, during wartime and crisis situations, they are required to direct knight officers and their subordinates. May travel from time to time. Guard duty and crisis response is unnecessary, but can be ordered by the Baron. Can ensign five knights to their command. Progression to the next rank comes from personal selection by the Baron.
DISTRICT GENERAL (2nd Class)
ROSTER: HYUGA SOURHYU
Responsible for major military, commerce and management issues; most all military reports and records are issued straight to the District General, who is responsible to advise all subordinates. Directs military funding, training routines and promotions throughout the Order.
BARON (1st Class)
ROSTER: MIRRUM
Has final authority on all management decisions throughout Benicoeur; responsible for upholding order, tradition and prosperity throughout the town. Promotes enlisted members of the Order.
