Cymrea
25-02-2006, 10:17
TO: Consul Legatus Giorgius Aurelius Giormani, Imperium Romanum
FROM: Consul Legatus Gareth Rhys, Dominiwn o Cymrea
RE: Project Aegis
Dear Sir,
The following is the first draft of a vision – a vision for the establishment of a military academy for the Empire, an institution for the training of superior officers and Citizens. In short, the following is the beginning of Project Aegis.
The project was originally conceived as a solution to the problem of Cymrea’s aging officer corps. Cymrea has only the most rudimentary facilities for the training of officers and, while the possibility of sending candidates to Rome or contracting foreign instructors is viable, it was and is felt that Cymrea should have either its own academy or campuses of a Roman academy.
Without further gilding, I present the Cymrean Ministry of Defence’s proposal: Project Aegis.
PROJECT AEGIS
Project Aegis is the operational name for the university and its components while in the stages of development, and shall remain so until the official groundbreaking of the main campus, at which time it is hoped that Caesar Hartian will grant it the designation “Imperial”.
Proposed to the Legislative Council by the Minister of Defence, Project Aegis was launched “for the purpose of providing a complete education in all branches of military tactics, fortification, engineering, and general scientific knowledge in subjects connected with and necessary to thorough knowledge of the military profession”. The Legislative Council has prepared a bill entitled “The Aegis Act” which, with Imperial Assent, will empower the university to confer degrees in Arts, Science, and Engineering.
Project Aegis shall be a university with a difference, a bilingual – and in Cymrea, trilingual – institution that shall offer a quality education for leaders of the future. At the university, professional and personal skills will be developed to meet the challenges Imperial officers may face tomorrow.
A cadet’s military life shall begin with the Primary Imperial Officer Training Course (PIOTC), the first part of which shall be completed during a seven-week period just prior to the first academic year. This rigorous training will begin the foundation required for an effective career as an Imperial officer. The second part of the PIOTC will include some military training during the first academic year at the university, and an immersion course in the cadet’s second and/or third language between the first and second academic years. During summers following the second and third years, cadets will receive further specialized military training.
The military side of a cadets life at the university will be designed to provide practical training in leadership. Cadets will be organized into a Cadet Legion composed of a headquarters and several cohorts, which in turn will be subdivided into squadrons and sections. Under the guidance of Imperial officers, this organization will control cadet life within certain limits laid down by the Commandant. Fourth-year cadets will hold senior appointments from Legatus Legionis to Cadet Squadron Leader while Third-year cadets will generally fill appointments as Cadet Section Commanders. These cadets will be responsible for the discipline, progress, and efficiency of their legion, cohort or squadron. Cadets will also organize and run the full intramural sports program and carry out typical service duties such as duty officer. They shall have strong representation on all university committees that deal with cadet affairs, and they will learn to organize and administer sports, entertainment, and other university events. At one time or another, all cadets will find themselves assuming a leadership role.
An officer cadet’s ultimate objective will be to be commissioned as an officer in the Imperial legions. The professional development and the training cadets will receive at the university and at its campuses will prepare them for their diverse responsibilities as a junior officer. Fundamentally, cadets must demonstrate the capacity, the competence and the courage to command and lead in an operational theater, and to look after the lives of their personnel. Cadets must master these principles that Imperial officers use when serving Rome and her Dominions and when performing their command, leadership and other duties:
Lead by personal example and place concerns, well-being and comfort after those of subordinates. Motivate, train and develop those for whom the cadet is responsible.
Demonstrate pride in and loyalty to Rome and her Dominons and to the Imperial leaders, units, personnel and uniform.
Conduct one’s self with honour, honesty and integrity in all activities. Base decisions on solid moral and ethical values. Allow no discrimination, ill treatment or cruelty, and welcome the strength that diversity brings. Ensure that the activities of the unit and the actions of personnel are in accordance with the regulations of the Imperium and the code of service discipline.
Be professional and continually improve competence as a leader through education, training, experience and self-improvement. In combat, fight to win and demonstrate skill, imagination, courage and fortitude. Discharge all duties in compliance with the regulations and orders of the Imperium, the laws of armed conflict and the appropriate international conventions.
Respect and uphold the customs and traditions of the Imperium and of the branch to which one belongs. Honour the memory of those who fight for a better tomorrow.
Believe in Rome, in the rule of law, and in the Imperium as an instrument of the Empire and her Dominons and as representatives of all that is best in Imperial society.
Lead the men and women of the Imperium. This is the most fundamental responsibility. It may occur under the most hazardous and demanding circumstances, and may threaten lives. Duty and readiness for risk are at the core of an officer’s responsibilities.
Guided by these fundamental principles, the cadet shall pledge to act ethically and carry out duties with:
Loyalty: Be loyal and faithful to subordinates, superiors and peers;
Integrity: Act with integrity, truth and candour at all times;
Courage: Face all challenges with determination, and strength of character;
Dedication: Carry out all duties with dedication, perseverance and competence while striving for excellence.
Justice: Treat everybody justly, equitably and without prejudice;
Responsibility: Fully accept assigned responsibilities and the consequences of actions.
Degree Programs
All degree programs will be available in both English and Latin, with Cymrean campuses also instructing in Welsh. The subjects in the curriculum will be selected for their value to future officers in the Imperium. Science and engineering programs will also have a high proportion of time devoted to the Arts, and the Arts program will also have a high proportion of time devoted to mathematics and science.
Arts
Humanities: Honours and General (Majors in English, History, Latin, or Welsh)
English Studies – Will be designed to develop and refine basic communication skills and enhance problem-solving ability, English Studies will introduce students to the important role played by cultural and social values in the modern world. Through the consideration of various literary works, the program will explore both traditional and non-traditional values in contemporary societies and examine how these are often as relevant as economic, political and historical factors to an understanding of the world.
Latin/Welsh Studies – The university’s Latin and Welsh Studies programs will be designed to improve the officer cadets’ communications skills and teach them to analyze information and problems precisely and thoroughly. By studying numerous literary works, students will gain an understanding of the importance of cultural and social values in the development of societies and in today’s world, with particular emphasis on Il Romana and Y Cymraeg. It will also show that sociocultural standards may vary considerably from one period to another and from one society to another. Finally, it will enable the students to develop their intellectual faculties, particularly the ability to think and analyze, which they will constantly draw upon in practicing their profession, both in the performance of their duties and in their interpersonal relations.
History – Appreciating the origins and complexities of the society in which we live requires an understanding of history, the study of which has also been described as one of the best of possible educations for military leaders short of actual battlefield experience. The program will place considerable emphasis on the study of international relations, civil-military relations and the impact of war on society while providing a broad exposure to the study of the histories of Rome and her Dominons, and the rest of the world. Specialized thematic courses will be available and an emphasis will be given to acquainting students with the use of original documentary materials, secondary sources, report and essay writing, seminar presentation and the completion of a piece of original research as a final-year project. Guest lectures, film presentations, academic tours, and a military history symposium, which will hopefully attract recognized experts from around the world, will be organized to supplement the department's program.
Social Science: Honours and General (Major in Politics and Economics)
Politics and Economics – Will include courses in political theory, Imperial government, public administration, foreign and defence policies, comparative politics and international relations, as well as in micro- and macro-economics, Imperial economic history, industrial organization, banking and financial institutions, public finance and international economic problems. The department’s offerings will provide students with a broad perspective on issues of national and international importance, enhanced by courses in world regional, historical and cultural geography, and geopolitics.
Military and Strategic Studies: Honours and General
Military and Strategic Studies – Will be an interdisciplanary introduction to international relations, strategic thought and military history, with broad exposure to Imperial political and economic issues and opportunities for taking electives in computing science, economics, political studies, English, Latin, Welsh, and geography. Students will be able to achieve considerable subject specialization in this program, which will be organized so as to provide a suitable intellectual preparation for those who intend to have long-term careers in the Imperium.
Business Administration: Honours and General
Business Administration – Will be designed to introduce students to the essential aspects of business. The program will start with foundation courses in economics and mathematics, followed by the study of accounting, production, marketing, finance and organizational theory, complemented in the second and third years with courses in economics, logic and quantitative methods. The development of computer skills will be encouraged in the program, in what will be a well-equipped computer lab.
Science
Honours Science: With concentration in Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science or Physics
Honours Science – Will be an elite, demanding program offered to students for whom academic challenge will be a priority. A solid foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry will be provided in the common Third-year, while the Fourth-year will offer specialization in Physics, Chemistry or Information Science. Considerable emphasis will be placed on independent study and scholarship. Minimum admission standards will exceed those of all other Science and Engineering programs.
Space Science
Space Science – Will present the fundamentals of science in the context of space. Applications explored will include Search and Rescue, Satellite Tracking, Remote Sensing and Space Communications. Graduates could be found in Imperial space-related activities, in industry and in science and engineering graduate programs.
General Science
General Science – Will be a more generalized version of Honours Science with emphasis on practical applications.
Engineering
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Masters and Doctoral Degree Programs
War Studies
War Studies – Masters and Doctoral Degrees in War Studies will be available through the graduate program at the university. War Studies will be a field dedicated to an examination of the phenomenon of war and peace. It will bring scholarly insight and academic discipline to bear on the practical issues of defence policy, strategic planning as well as the operational aspects of modern warfare. The War Studies program will seek to balance practical military concerns with the high demands of scholarship at the graduate level.
The core residential program will be located at the university’s main campus, with distance learning opportunities available at military sites across the Empire. With some war studies courses available through WebCT, students will be able to take courses from virtually anywhere in the world.
The subjects offered in the War Studies program will be designed to contribute to the professional development of candidates working in defence-related areas, as well as to assist candidates interested in developing theoretical or research interests. In addition, opportunities will exist to take relevant courses at other universities for credit in the War Studies program. Originally, the War Studies program was to be aimed primarily at military students in the Imperium, but it is anticipated that a large number of civilian students will enter the program.
Proposed motto: Fides et Virtus – Loyalty and Valour.
Thus, the proposal is concluded. I look forward to your reply.
Ever in service,
Gareth Rhys,
Consul Legatus of Cymrea
25 Februarius MMVI
FROM: Consul Legatus Gareth Rhys, Dominiwn o Cymrea
RE: Project Aegis
Dear Sir,
The following is the first draft of a vision – a vision for the establishment of a military academy for the Empire, an institution for the training of superior officers and Citizens. In short, the following is the beginning of Project Aegis.
The project was originally conceived as a solution to the problem of Cymrea’s aging officer corps. Cymrea has only the most rudimentary facilities for the training of officers and, while the possibility of sending candidates to Rome or contracting foreign instructors is viable, it was and is felt that Cymrea should have either its own academy or campuses of a Roman academy.
Without further gilding, I present the Cymrean Ministry of Defence’s proposal: Project Aegis.
PROJECT AEGIS
Project Aegis is the operational name for the university and its components while in the stages of development, and shall remain so until the official groundbreaking of the main campus, at which time it is hoped that Caesar Hartian will grant it the designation “Imperial”.
Proposed to the Legislative Council by the Minister of Defence, Project Aegis was launched “for the purpose of providing a complete education in all branches of military tactics, fortification, engineering, and general scientific knowledge in subjects connected with and necessary to thorough knowledge of the military profession”. The Legislative Council has prepared a bill entitled “The Aegis Act” which, with Imperial Assent, will empower the university to confer degrees in Arts, Science, and Engineering.
Project Aegis shall be a university with a difference, a bilingual – and in Cymrea, trilingual – institution that shall offer a quality education for leaders of the future. At the university, professional and personal skills will be developed to meet the challenges Imperial officers may face tomorrow.
A cadet’s military life shall begin with the Primary Imperial Officer Training Course (PIOTC), the first part of which shall be completed during a seven-week period just prior to the first academic year. This rigorous training will begin the foundation required for an effective career as an Imperial officer. The second part of the PIOTC will include some military training during the first academic year at the university, and an immersion course in the cadet’s second and/or third language between the first and second academic years. During summers following the second and third years, cadets will receive further specialized military training.
The military side of a cadets life at the university will be designed to provide practical training in leadership. Cadets will be organized into a Cadet Legion composed of a headquarters and several cohorts, which in turn will be subdivided into squadrons and sections. Under the guidance of Imperial officers, this organization will control cadet life within certain limits laid down by the Commandant. Fourth-year cadets will hold senior appointments from Legatus Legionis to Cadet Squadron Leader while Third-year cadets will generally fill appointments as Cadet Section Commanders. These cadets will be responsible for the discipline, progress, and efficiency of their legion, cohort or squadron. Cadets will also organize and run the full intramural sports program and carry out typical service duties such as duty officer. They shall have strong representation on all university committees that deal with cadet affairs, and they will learn to organize and administer sports, entertainment, and other university events. At one time or another, all cadets will find themselves assuming a leadership role.
An officer cadet’s ultimate objective will be to be commissioned as an officer in the Imperial legions. The professional development and the training cadets will receive at the university and at its campuses will prepare them for their diverse responsibilities as a junior officer. Fundamentally, cadets must demonstrate the capacity, the competence and the courage to command and lead in an operational theater, and to look after the lives of their personnel. Cadets must master these principles that Imperial officers use when serving Rome and her Dominions and when performing their command, leadership and other duties:
Lead by personal example and place concerns, well-being and comfort after those of subordinates. Motivate, train and develop those for whom the cadet is responsible.
Demonstrate pride in and loyalty to Rome and her Dominons and to the Imperial leaders, units, personnel and uniform.
Conduct one’s self with honour, honesty and integrity in all activities. Base decisions on solid moral and ethical values. Allow no discrimination, ill treatment or cruelty, and welcome the strength that diversity brings. Ensure that the activities of the unit and the actions of personnel are in accordance with the regulations of the Imperium and the code of service discipline.
Be professional and continually improve competence as a leader through education, training, experience and self-improvement. In combat, fight to win and demonstrate skill, imagination, courage and fortitude. Discharge all duties in compliance with the regulations and orders of the Imperium, the laws of armed conflict and the appropriate international conventions.
Respect and uphold the customs and traditions of the Imperium and of the branch to which one belongs. Honour the memory of those who fight for a better tomorrow.
Believe in Rome, in the rule of law, and in the Imperium as an instrument of the Empire and her Dominons and as representatives of all that is best in Imperial society.
Lead the men and women of the Imperium. This is the most fundamental responsibility. It may occur under the most hazardous and demanding circumstances, and may threaten lives. Duty and readiness for risk are at the core of an officer’s responsibilities.
Guided by these fundamental principles, the cadet shall pledge to act ethically and carry out duties with:
Loyalty: Be loyal and faithful to subordinates, superiors and peers;
Integrity: Act with integrity, truth and candour at all times;
Courage: Face all challenges with determination, and strength of character;
Dedication: Carry out all duties with dedication, perseverance and competence while striving for excellence.
Justice: Treat everybody justly, equitably and without prejudice;
Responsibility: Fully accept assigned responsibilities and the consequences of actions.
Degree Programs
All degree programs will be available in both English and Latin, with Cymrean campuses also instructing in Welsh. The subjects in the curriculum will be selected for their value to future officers in the Imperium. Science and engineering programs will also have a high proportion of time devoted to the Arts, and the Arts program will also have a high proportion of time devoted to mathematics and science.
Arts
Humanities: Honours and General (Majors in English, History, Latin, or Welsh)
English Studies – Will be designed to develop and refine basic communication skills and enhance problem-solving ability, English Studies will introduce students to the important role played by cultural and social values in the modern world. Through the consideration of various literary works, the program will explore both traditional and non-traditional values in contemporary societies and examine how these are often as relevant as economic, political and historical factors to an understanding of the world.
Latin/Welsh Studies – The university’s Latin and Welsh Studies programs will be designed to improve the officer cadets’ communications skills and teach them to analyze information and problems precisely and thoroughly. By studying numerous literary works, students will gain an understanding of the importance of cultural and social values in the development of societies and in today’s world, with particular emphasis on Il Romana and Y Cymraeg. It will also show that sociocultural standards may vary considerably from one period to another and from one society to another. Finally, it will enable the students to develop their intellectual faculties, particularly the ability to think and analyze, which they will constantly draw upon in practicing their profession, both in the performance of their duties and in their interpersonal relations.
History – Appreciating the origins and complexities of the society in which we live requires an understanding of history, the study of which has also been described as one of the best of possible educations for military leaders short of actual battlefield experience. The program will place considerable emphasis on the study of international relations, civil-military relations and the impact of war on society while providing a broad exposure to the study of the histories of Rome and her Dominons, and the rest of the world. Specialized thematic courses will be available and an emphasis will be given to acquainting students with the use of original documentary materials, secondary sources, report and essay writing, seminar presentation and the completion of a piece of original research as a final-year project. Guest lectures, film presentations, academic tours, and a military history symposium, which will hopefully attract recognized experts from around the world, will be organized to supplement the department's program.
Social Science: Honours and General (Major in Politics and Economics)
Politics and Economics – Will include courses in political theory, Imperial government, public administration, foreign and defence policies, comparative politics and international relations, as well as in micro- and macro-economics, Imperial economic history, industrial organization, banking and financial institutions, public finance and international economic problems. The department’s offerings will provide students with a broad perspective on issues of national and international importance, enhanced by courses in world regional, historical and cultural geography, and geopolitics.
Military and Strategic Studies: Honours and General
Military and Strategic Studies – Will be an interdisciplanary introduction to international relations, strategic thought and military history, with broad exposure to Imperial political and economic issues and opportunities for taking electives in computing science, economics, political studies, English, Latin, Welsh, and geography. Students will be able to achieve considerable subject specialization in this program, which will be organized so as to provide a suitable intellectual preparation for those who intend to have long-term careers in the Imperium.
Business Administration: Honours and General
Business Administration – Will be designed to introduce students to the essential aspects of business. The program will start with foundation courses in economics and mathematics, followed by the study of accounting, production, marketing, finance and organizational theory, complemented in the second and third years with courses in economics, logic and quantitative methods. The development of computer skills will be encouraged in the program, in what will be a well-equipped computer lab.
Science
Honours Science: With concentration in Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science or Physics
Honours Science – Will be an elite, demanding program offered to students for whom academic challenge will be a priority. A solid foundation in mathematics, physics and chemistry will be provided in the common Third-year, while the Fourth-year will offer specialization in Physics, Chemistry or Information Science. Considerable emphasis will be placed on independent study and scholarship. Minimum admission standards will exceed those of all other Science and Engineering programs.
Space Science
Space Science – Will present the fundamentals of science in the context of space. Applications explored will include Search and Rescue, Satellite Tracking, Remote Sensing and Space Communications. Graduates could be found in Imperial space-related activities, in industry and in science and engineering graduate programs.
General Science
General Science – Will be a more generalized version of Honours Science with emphasis on practical applications.
Engineering
Chemical and Materials Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Masters and Doctoral Degree Programs
War Studies
War Studies – Masters and Doctoral Degrees in War Studies will be available through the graduate program at the university. War Studies will be a field dedicated to an examination of the phenomenon of war and peace. It will bring scholarly insight and academic discipline to bear on the practical issues of defence policy, strategic planning as well as the operational aspects of modern warfare. The War Studies program will seek to balance practical military concerns with the high demands of scholarship at the graduate level.
The core residential program will be located at the university’s main campus, with distance learning opportunities available at military sites across the Empire. With some war studies courses available through WebCT, students will be able to take courses from virtually anywhere in the world.
The subjects offered in the War Studies program will be designed to contribute to the professional development of candidates working in defence-related areas, as well as to assist candidates interested in developing theoretical or research interests. In addition, opportunities will exist to take relevant courses at other universities for credit in the War Studies program. Originally, the War Studies program was to be aimed primarily at military students in the Imperium, but it is anticipated that a large number of civilian students will enter the program.
Proposed motto: Fides et Virtus – Loyalty and Valour.
Thus, the proposal is concluded. I look forward to your reply.
Ever in service,
Gareth Rhys,
Consul Legatus of Cymrea
25 Februarius MMVI