Kirovnia
26-12-2009, 00:05
Military Organizations:
There are several military organizations in Kirovnia. Though there are many individual branches, there is little to no competition between them, mostly because the number of branches requires a lot of joint planning and co-operation to complete the mission. Most armies would consider Kirovnian field uniforms a bit dressy but the Kirovnian people are proud of their traditions. All of the branches share several consistent traits. All branches have the same stripes on their trouser's and wear Knee-High boots. Enlisted men have a single broad red stripe on their trousers. Warrant officers have a thin Gold Stripe centered in the broad Red Stripe. Commissioned Officers have two thin gold stripes on their broad red stripes. Field Officers Colonel and above have a broad gold stripe bordered in red. All Branches enlisted men wear a Pilotka. The Hats or Helmets that a branch wears always mimics the color of their trousers. Hat devices vary from branch to branch but usually mimic the design on the head of the mace of that branch. Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers wear saucer hats that have a red headband and polished black visor. Commissioned officers also have a gold braid on their head band. Field Officers Colonel and above have Gold head bands bordered in red with a visor wreathed in golden leafs. All branches also have a 5 button double breasted dress jacket that is issued to those having attained the rank of Colonel and above that is always worn in full medals with full size badges. The collar of these jackets is always decorated in elaborate golden leaves. Golden epaulettes are worn with the insignia of their branch and their rank. "Mace Holding" Marshal's have the authority of the Generalissimus in that branch. The Generalissimus when he is either out of the country, on vacation, or involved in other military maters, appoints a "Mace Holding" Marshal, by giving him the Mace, of that branch. Usually the receiver of such Honor already has attained Marshal rank, however to make him more visible he also receives an abnormally large saucer hat similar to the one that Kirov wears, However it is colored for that branch and the features are the same as the normal sized hat.
Artillerists:
General Description:
The field artillery of Kirovnia. They forgo modern computers, instead relying on geometry, good old fashioned reconnaissance, feeling, and a bit of faith. The chaplains of the artillerists carry Icons of St. Barbara, and many of the men wear necklaces with St. Barbara medals. The have also started to engrave their guns with prayers to her.
Uniform:
White Undergarments and Undershirt
Tan 5 button jacket with regular collar. Red collar flashes, enlisted rank worn on collar, Warrant and Commissioned rank worn on shoulder boards. Brown Trousers and hat. Brown Utility uniform (worn by mechanics with brown fatigue cap and bloused combat boots when doing excessively greasy or dusty work). Waist belts are worn by enlisted men, with cross straps added for warrant and commissioned officers. Commissioned officers also have a short and broad sword worn on their belts. Colonels and above receive short swords with gold and black scabbards and a polished steel blade.
Mace:
The mace head is decorated with a Kirovnian star, and has two classical (American civil war era) Rifled cannons crossing though it.
Enlisted Ranks:
Artillerist, levels 1, 2, and 3
Artillerist Corporal
Field Piece Sergeant, Ordinance Sergeant
First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant of the Field Artillery
Warrant Ranks:
Field Piece Apprentice, Ordinance Apprentice
Field Piece Engineer, Ordinance Engineer
Master Field Piece Engineer, Master Ordinance Engineer
Commissioned Ranks:
Probationary Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel of Artillery
General of Artillery Brigade, Brigadier for short
Major General of Artillery
General of Artillery
Commanding General of Artillery
Marshal of Artillery
Kirovnian Cavalry:
Description:
Though horses are rarely used in modern warfare, a few Cavalry units refuse to abandon them. Cavalry units that use horses however are mostly restricted to ceremonial duties. Most of the Cavalry however is an Aviation unit, using helicopters to clear out defense hard points with rockets, then landing and deploying foot soldiers on the ground to clear the rest of resistance up. The cavalry hits hard and fast. Chaplains often carry Icons of St. George, and the men usually wear amulets under their uniforms for protection.
Uniform:
White under Garments, and under shirt.
Tan Five Button Jacket with standard collar. Red collar flashes, with enlisted men wearing their ranks on the collar, Warrant and Officer Ranks wear their rank on shoulder boards. Blue breeches are worn with riding boots. Enlisted men wear polished blue helmets, a Kirovnian star is fastened to their helmets. Warrant and Commissioned officers have a strap added to their saucer hats to keep them on their heads.
Enlisted Ranks:
Trooper 1, 2, and 3
Corporal
Sergeant
Column Sergeant
First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant of the Cavalry
Warrant Ranks:
Aviation Cadet
Warrant Pilot
Pilot
Master Pilot
Commissioned Ranks:
Probationary Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel of Cavalry
General of Cavalry Brigade, Brigadier for short
Major General of Cavalry
General of Cavalry
Commanding General of Cavalry
Marshal of Cavalry
Partisans
Description:
Partisans are not regular military units; however they form the primary infantry of Kirovnia. Units are divided up by factories and other places of work. The units are called to drill and usually drills for a month at a time then go back to work. It is the service that members are drafted into however those displaying extra skill or interest in other aspects of the military are allowed to enlist into the other branches.
Mace:
The mace head is a Kirovnian star, encircled around the star are the words: When the bugle calls, we answer. Two rifles cross through the star.
Uniform:
Conscripted Men wear blue button up shirts with black pants, Rank insignia is worn on shirt sleeve. Conscripted men receive rubber boots instead of the more expensive leather ones; however the rubber boots are more functional. Career Partisans, men who voluntarily become full time Partisans receive 5 button regular collard jackets with a waist belt and leather boots they also wear their rank insignia on the collar and most of the time they advance quickly to Sergeant or become Instructors at Corporal. Partisan officers wear a cross strap in addition to their waist belt and tend to wear full medals and Full size badges, instead of ribbons and miniature badges, though they keep two sets of medals in case of a surprise review by the Marshal or Generalissimus.
Ranks:
Conscripted:
Partisan
Machine Gun Man/Grenadier
Conscripted Sergeant
Enlisted:
Career Partisan
Corporal
Sergeant
First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Commissioned:
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Partisan Colonel
Partisan Brigadier
Partisan General
Partisan Marshal
Kirovnian Air Force:
Description:
The most celebrated warrior’s of Kirovnia. Generalissimus started in the Air Force and they are the backbone of the Kirovnian military. Though traditionally they flew in propeller air-craft even during the war with the Empire, the have modernized most of it and plan to trade with the Hegemon to improve their jet engines. Air Force chaplains usually carry Icons of St. Michael the Archangel with them and Amulets are standard issue for Pilots.
Mace: A Kirovnian star with wings out the side.
Uniform:
White Undergarments, white undershirt
Royal Blue Jacket and trousers with polished waist belt and cross strap for all ranks. Enlisted men wear the dress Pilotka, however during duty; they wear blue coveralls with a blue fatigue hat, and bloused combat boots with zippers. Officers wear Saucer hats, and are issued sabers.
Enlisted Rank:
Airman
Airman senior grade
Sergeant
Senior Sergeant
Master Sergeant
First Sergeant
Chief Sergeant
Command Master Sergeant of the Kirovnian Air force
Warrant Rank:
Mechanic Apprentice / Apprentice Gunner / Apprentice Ordinance Engineer
Mechanic / Gunner / Ordinance Engineer
Master Mechanic / Master Gunner / Master Ordinance Engineer
Commissioned Rank:
Probationary Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel of Aviation
General of Aviation Brigade. Air Brigadier for short
Major General of Aviation
General of Aviation
Commanding General of Aviation
Air Marshal
Kirovnian Air Fleet:
Description:
Kirovnian doesn’t have standard naval tradition per-se, rather after the first revolution that established Marxnia, the navy was scuttled and the recourses were used to build a modern Airship Fleet. The air fleet has the most men in it, airships of the size that Kirovnia uses require large crews and because of that, men who are about to be conscripted in the partisans but have high aptitude scores are encouraged to enlist in the Fleet. In an absolute catastrophe the Fleet has conscription power. The fleet also flies its own planes however they are for the most part strictly non combat ops but as with all militaries exceptions exist for everything. When deployed the Air carriers carry members of the Kirovnian Air Force to upkeep and fly the planes and the Fleet personal upkeep the Air ship. However in crisis Fleet personnel and Air Force personnel work exceptionally well together, better than say: the Artillery and the Cavalry.
Uniforms:
Enlisted men wear powder blue 5 button jackets with standard collars and wear their rank on their arms. Trousers are white, and waist belts are worn. Warrant officers wear the same uniform with a waist belt and cross strap and usually wear a semi-automatic pistol in a holster and wear their rank as a hat device and on their collars. Commissioned officers are issued black 5 button jackets with a standard collar and wear their rank on sleeve cuffs. Waist belts are worn with cross straps and swords are usually worn. Those having attained the rank of Captain and above are also issued the double breasted dress jacket and an intricately designed sword.
Mace:
A Kirovinan Star with a propeller displayed over it, a faux bell tops it.
Ranks:
Conscripted: (Emergency only)
Conscript Airman
Conscript Petty Officer 1
Enlisted:
Airman Apprentice
Airman
Senior Airman
Petty Officer 1
Petty Officer 2
Petty Officer 3
Chief Petty Officer
Warrant:
Apprentice Mechanic/ Apprentice Ordinance Engineer/ Apprentice Reactor Engineer/ Apprentice Turret Commander
Junior Mechanic/ Junior Ordinance Engineer/ Junior Reactor Engineer/ Junior Turret Commander
Mechanic/ Ordinance Engineer/ Reactor Engineer/ Turret Commander
Master Mechanic/ Master Ordinance Engineer/ Master Reactor Engineer/ Turret Captain
Chief of Airship
Commissioned:
Ensign/ Aviation Cadet
Junior Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Lieutenant Commander
Commander
Captain
Commodore
Rear Admiral
Admiral
Commanding Admiral
Fleet Admiral
Kirov Guard:
Description:
The Kirov guard is feared by many. They are the widows and widowers of the lost, those killed in combat or genocide. The Guard was founded by Grandobo, being the one most devastated by Sergei's death. Others having lost their loved ones and been particularly devastated and usually borderline suicidal, they join the Kirov guard. The enlisted members of the guard consist mostly of men, all of whom widowers. It contains mostly men, because the enlisted members go through a horrible mixture of surgery, steroid's, and rigid training that would kill those not "modified" for the job, most women die shortly after receiving steroid treatment but those who survive tend to be even more brutally stronger than the men. The only Warrant officers in the Guard are helicopter pilots. The Guards Commissioned Officers are something else, the train for years, eventually completing the training that the enlisted go though, only without the advantages of Surgeries aimed at numbing the body from pain and augmenting muscles, or steroid use, no they are something entirely different; they feel pain but do not fear it. That is why when an Officer of the Guard walks on the streets of any major city, people avoid them, and if an Officer visits a bar or a restaurant, most people even avoid eye contact. The insignia of the guard alone is menacing, it is a red skull. Chaplains of the Guard, (witch there aren’t many seeing as how, while marriage is allowed amongst Kirovnian Orthodox Catholic's it is particularly rare, and even rarer are widower priests of military age), carry Idols of St. Kirov and all service members wear necklaces with medals of St. Kirov underneath their uniforms. The highest attainable rank is Colonel and there is only one Colonel at a time. The Colonel is also the one who bears the mace, though they don’t wear the Oversized Marshal hat. The Senior Colonel designation is held by Mikhail Kirov, though not a widower, it only makes sense that he holds command over his own guard.
Mace:
A Red Skull
Uniform:
Black Five button standing collar jacket with Gold Trim, worn with black pants. All ranks wear cross straps in addition to their waist belts. All members are issued Gold Plated Ak-47's with the wood stained black. Officers wear Sabers with a polished steel blade and gold and black scabbard. All metallic parts of the Uniform are gold plated.
Ranks:
Enlisted:
Guardsmen
Senior Guardsmen
Guard Corporal
Guard Sergeant
Guard First Sergeant
Guard Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant of the Kirov Guard
Warrant:
Junior Helicopter Pilot
Helicopter Pilot
Senior Helicopter Pilot
Commissioned:
Officer Candidate
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Colonel
Senior Colonel
Border Guard:
Description:
The Border Guard, patrols Kirovnia's borders, Secures it's airports, Performs customs duties, Keeps the Oil Fields safe, and also has secures the perimeter around Kurg, to make sure no Kurgnian Imperial terrorists leave the region. The Border guard has the most variety in its equipment. The Border Guard makes use of Tanks, Aircraft both Jet and Propeller, Helicopters, Modified Pick up trucks, Half-Tracks, and normal Foot Patrol to get the job done. The strange thing about the Border Patrol is, that it consists mostly of Kurgnian Nationals, who volunteer for the other services at a much lower rate. Though those with Kurgnian Imperial ties are either not allowed in, or put under heavy supervision, there is very little corruption amongst them.
Uniform:
White Undergarments, and Undershirt
Tan 5 button Jacket with a standard Collar and Tan trousers. Campaign hats are worn for foot soldiers and duties that don't require confined spaces. If in a confined space the Pilotka is worn. Of course Commissioned and Warrant officers wear saucer caps. Enlisted rank is worn on the Arm, Warrant rank is also worn on the arm, and Commissioned Rank is worn on shoulder boards. Brown boots and Brown Waist belts with cross strap are worn. All ranks receive semi-automatic pistols as part of their uniform.
Mace:
A kirovnian star, with a campaign hat inside of it.
Ranks:
Enlisted:
Guardsmen 1,2,3
Corporal
Sergeant
Senior Sergeant
First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant of the Border Guard
Warrant:
Helicopter Pilot Trainee, Guard Supervisor Trainee
Junior Helicopter Pilot, Junior Guard Supervisor
Helicopter Pilot, Guard Supervisor
Senior Helicopter Pilot, Senior Guard Supervisor
Commissioned:
Probationary Lieutenant
Junior Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Colonel
Brigadier
Major General
General
Commanding General
Kirovnian Political Organizations:
The Commissars:
Description:
A Commissar is any one of the Millions of Bureaucrats in Kirovnian society, they function as Military Political Officers, Run the Ministry of Utilities, and form the Diplomatic Service. There are way too many functions to list but any political organization is managed by the Commissars. Not everybody in a Ministry is a Commissar however, just the Managers, who have to apply for special schooling, and once they graduate they have to earn their permanent Commission as Commissars. Commissars wear a military like uniform consisting of a Blue 4 button suit jacket with red collar flashes and shoulder boards displaying their rank, and Black dress pants that use the Military’s striping system. Any awarded Medals for either Military or Civilian service are worn. Shined black dress shoes, and a waist belt is usually worn, although those in either rough field conditions or Military service receive a cross strap and Military knee high boots. A white dress shirt with a black tie is worn under the jacket.
Ranks:
Warrant:
Commissar Candidate
Commissar Academy Graduate
Commissar Trainee
Warrant Commissar
Commissioned: ( Approximate Placement Actual Level of Ranks and Responsibilities may vary)
Junior Commissar
Commissar
Commissar Manager
Commissar Supervisor
Commissar Adjutant
Commissar Administrator
Commissar Commander
Colonel Commissar (Rare)
Commissar Senior Administrator
Commissar Board Member
Minister
Commissar General
Commissar Marshal
There are several military organizations in Kirovnia. Though there are many individual branches, there is little to no competition between them, mostly because the number of branches requires a lot of joint planning and co-operation to complete the mission. Most armies would consider Kirovnian field uniforms a bit dressy but the Kirovnian people are proud of their traditions. All of the branches share several consistent traits. All branches have the same stripes on their trouser's and wear Knee-High boots. Enlisted men have a single broad red stripe on their trousers. Warrant officers have a thin Gold Stripe centered in the broad Red Stripe. Commissioned Officers have two thin gold stripes on their broad red stripes. Field Officers Colonel and above have a broad gold stripe bordered in red. All Branches enlisted men wear a Pilotka. The Hats or Helmets that a branch wears always mimics the color of their trousers. Hat devices vary from branch to branch but usually mimic the design on the head of the mace of that branch. Warrant Officers and Commissioned Officers wear saucer hats that have a red headband and polished black visor. Commissioned officers also have a gold braid on their head band. Field Officers Colonel and above have Gold head bands bordered in red with a visor wreathed in golden leafs. All branches also have a 5 button double breasted dress jacket that is issued to those having attained the rank of Colonel and above that is always worn in full medals with full size badges. The collar of these jackets is always decorated in elaborate golden leaves. Golden epaulettes are worn with the insignia of their branch and their rank. "Mace Holding" Marshal's have the authority of the Generalissimus in that branch. The Generalissimus when he is either out of the country, on vacation, or involved in other military maters, appoints a "Mace Holding" Marshal, by giving him the Mace, of that branch. Usually the receiver of such Honor already has attained Marshal rank, however to make him more visible he also receives an abnormally large saucer hat similar to the one that Kirov wears, However it is colored for that branch and the features are the same as the normal sized hat.
Artillerists:
General Description:
The field artillery of Kirovnia. They forgo modern computers, instead relying on geometry, good old fashioned reconnaissance, feeling, and a bit of faith. The chaplains of the artillerists carry Icons of St. Barbara, and many of the men wear necklaces with St. Barbara medals. The have also started to engrave their guns with prayers to her.
Uniform:
White Undergarments and Undershirt
Tan 5 button jacket with regular collar. Red collar flashes, enlisted rank worn on collar, Warrant and Commissioned rank worn on shoulder boards. Brown Trousers and hat. Brown Utility uniform (worn by mechanics with brown fatigue cap and bloused combat boots when doing excessively greasy or dusty work). Waist belts are worn by enlisted men, with cross straps added for warrant and commissioned officers. Commissioned officers also have a short and broad sword worn on their belts. Colonels and above receive short swords with gold and black scabbards and a polished steel blade.
Mace:
The mace head is decorated with a Kirovnian star, and has two classical (American civil war era) Rifled cannons crossing though it.
Enlisted Ranks:
Artillerist, levels 1, 2, and 3
Artillerist Corporal
Field Piece Sergeant, Ordinance Sergeant
First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant of the Field Artillery
Warrant Ranks:
Field Piece Apprentice, Ordinance Apprentice
Field Piece Engineer, Ordinance Engineer
Master Field Piece Engineer, Master Ordinance Engineer
Commissioned Ranks:
Probationary Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel of Artillery
General of Artillery Brigade, Brigadier for short
Major General of Artillery
General of Artillery
Commanding General of Artillery
Marshal of Artillery
Kirovnian Cavalry:
Description:
Though horses are rarely used in modern warfare, a few Cavalry units refuse to abandon them. Cavalry units that use horses however are mostly restricted to ceremonial duties. Most of the Cavalry however is an Aviation unit, using helicopters to clear out defense hard points with rockets, then landing and deploying foot soldiers on the ground to clear the rest of resistance up. The cavalry hits hard and fast. Chaplains often carry Icons of St. George, and the men usually wear amulets under their uniforms for protection.
Uniform:
White under Garments, and under shirt.
Tan Five Button Jacket with standard collar. Red collar flashes, with enlisted men wearing their ranks on the collar, Warrant and Officer Ranks wear their rank on shoulder boards. Blue breeches are worn with riding boots. Enlisted men wear polished blue helmets, a Kirovnian star is fastened to their helmets. Warrant and Commissioned officers have a strap added to their saucer hats to keep them on their heads.
Enlisted Ranks:
Trooper 1, 2, and 3
Corporal
Sergeant
Column Sergeant
First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant of the Cavalry
Warrant Ranks:
Aviation Cadet
Warrant Pilot
Pilot
Master Pilot
Commissioned Ranks:
Probationary Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel of Cavalry
General of Cavalry Brigade, Brigadier for short
Major General of Cavalry
General of Cavalry
Commanding General of Cavalry
Marshal of Cavalry
Partisans
Description:
Partisans are not regular military units; however they form the primary infantry of Kirovnia. Units are divided up by factories and other places of work. The units are called to drill and usually drills for a month at a time then go back to work. It is the service that members are drafted into however those displaying extra skill or interest in other aspects of the military are allowed to enlist into the other branches.
Mace:
The mace head is a Kirovnian star, encircled around the star are the words: When the bugle calls, we answer. Two rifles cross through the star.
Uniform:
Conscripted Men wear blue button up shirts with black pants, Rank insignia is worn on shirt sleeve. Conscripted men receive rubber boots instead of the more expensive leather ones; however the rubber boots are more functional. Career Partisans, men who voluntarily become full time Partisans receive 5 button regular collard jackets with a waist belt and leather boots they also wear their rank insignia on the collar and most of the time they advance quickly to Sergeant or become Instructors at Corporal. Partisan officers wear a cross strap in addition to their waist belt and tend to wear full medals and Full size badges, instead of ribbons and miniature badges, though they keep two sets of medals in case of a surprise review by the Marshal or Generalissimus.
Ranks:
Conscripted:
Partisan
Machine Gun Man/Grenadier
Conscripted Sergeant
Enlisted:
Career Partisan
Corporal
Sergeant
First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Commissioned:
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Partisan Colonel
Partisan Brigadier
Partisan General
Partisan Marshal
Kirovnian Air Force:
Description:
The most celebrated warrior’s of Kirovnia. Generalissimus started in the Air Force and they are the backbone of the Kirovnian military. Though traditionally they flew in propeller air-craft even during the war with the Empire, the have modernized most of it and plan to trade with the Hegemon to improve their jet engines. Air Force chaplains usually carry Icons of St. Michael the Archangel with them and Amulets are standard issue for Pilots.
Mace: A Kirovnian star with wings out the side.
Uniform:
White Undergarments, white undershirt
Royal Blue Jacket and trousers with polished waist belt and cross strap for all ranks. Enlisted men wear the dress Pilotka, however during duty; they wear blue coveralls with a blue fatigue hat, and bloused combat boots with zippers. Officers wear Saucer hats, and are issued sabers.
Enlisted Rank:
Airman
Airman senior grade
Sergeant
Senior Sergeant
Master Sergeant
First Sergeant
Chief Sergeant
Command Master Sergeant of the Kirovnian Air force
Warrant Rank:
Mechanic Apprentice / Apprentice Gunner / Apprentice Ordinance Engineer
Mechanic / Gunner / Ordinance Engineer
Master Mechanic / Master Gunner / Master Ordinance Engineer
Commissioned Rank:
Probationary Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lieutenant Colonel
Colonel of Aviation
General of Aviation Brigade. Air Brigadier for short
Major General of Aviation
General of Aviation
Commanding General of Aviation
Air Marshal
Kirovnian Air Fleet:
Description:
Kirovnian doesn’t have standard naval tradition per-se, rather after the first revolution that established Marxnia, the navy was scuttled and the recourses were used to build a modern Airship Fleet. The air fleet has the most men in it, airships of the size that Kirovnia uses require large crews and because of that, men who are about to be conscripted in the partisans but have high aptitude scores are encouraged to enlist in the Fleet. In an absolute catastrophe the Fleet has conscription power. The fleet also flies its own planes however they are for the most part strictly non combat ops but as with all militaries exceptions exist for everything. When deployed the Air carriers carry members of the Kirovnian Air Force to upkeep and fly the planes and the Fleet personal upkeep the Air ship. However in crisis Fleet personnel and Air Force personnel work exceptionally well together, better than say: the Artillery and the Cavalry.
Uniforms:
Enlisted men wear powder blue 5 button jackets with standard collars and wear their rank on their arms. Trousers are white, and waist belts are worn. Warrant officers wear the same uniform with a waist belt and cross strap and usually wear a semi-automatic pistol in a holster and wear their rank as a hat device and on their collars. Commissioned officers are issued black 5 button jackets with a standard collar and wear their rank on sleeve cuffs. Waist belts are worn with cross straps and swords are usually worn. Those having attained the rank of Captain and above are also issued the double breasted dress jacket and an intricately designed sword.
Mace:
A Kirovinan Star with a propeller displayed over it, a faux bell tops it.
Ranks:
Conscripted: (Emergency only)
Conscript Airman
Conscript Petty Officer 1
Enlisted:
Airman Apprentice
Airman
Senior Airman
Petty Officer 1
Petty Officer 2
Petty Officer 3
Chief Petty Officer
Warrant:
Apprentice Mechanic/ Apprentice Ordinance Engineer/ Apprentice Reactor Engineer/ Apprentice Turret Commander
Junior Mechanic/ Junior Ordinance Engineer/ Junior Reactor Engineer/ Junior Turret Commander
Mechanic/ Ordinance Engineer/ Reactor Engineer/ Turret Commander
Master Mechanic/ Master Ordinance Engineer/ Master Reactor Engineer/ Turret Captain
Chief of Airship
Commissioned:
Ensign/ Aviation Cadet
Junior Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Lieutenant Commander
Commander
Captain
Commodore
Rear Admiral
Admiral
Commanding Admiral
Fleet Admiral
Kirov Guard:
Description:
The Kirov guard is feared by many. They are the widows and widowers of the lost, those killed in combat or genocide. The Guard was founded by Grandobo, being the one most devastated by Sergei's death. Others having lost their loved ones and been particularly devastated and usually borderline suicidal, they join the Kirov guard. The enlisted members of the guard consist mostly of men, all of whom widowers. It contains mostly men, because the enlisted members go through a horrible mixture of surgery, steroid's, and rigid training that would kill those not "modified" for the job, most women die shortly after receiving steroid treatment but those who survive tend to be even more brutally stronger than the men. The only Warrant officers in the Guard are helicopter pilots. The Guards Commissioned Officers are something else, the train for years, eventually completing the training that the enlisted go though, only without the advantages of Surgeries aimed at numbing the body from pain and augmenting muscles, or steroid use, no they are something entirely different; they feel pain but do not fear it. That is why when an Officer of the Guard walks on the streets of any major city, people avoid them, and if an Officer visits a bar or a restaurant, most people even avoid eye contact. The insignia of the guard alone is menacing, it is a red skull. Chaplains of the Guard, (witch there aren’t many seeing as how, while marriage is allowed amongst Kirovnian Orthodox Catholic's it is particularly rare, and even rarer are widower priests of military age), carry Idols of St. Kirov and all service members wear necklaces with medals of St. Kirov underneath their uniforms. The highest attainable rank is Colonel and there is only one Colonel at a time. The Colonel is also the one who bears the mace, though they don’t wear the Oversized Marshal hat. The Senior Colonel designation is held by Mikhail Kirov, though not a widower, it only makes sense that he holds command over his own guard.
Mace:
A Red Skull
Uniform:
Black Five button standing collar jacket with Gold Trim, worn with black pants. All ranks wear cross straps in addition to their waist belts. All members are issued Gold Plated Ak-47's with the wood stained black. Officers wear Sabers with a polished steel blade and gold and black scabbard. All metallic parts of the Uniform are gold plated.
Ranks:
Enlisted:
Guardsmen
Senior Guardsmen
Guard Corporal
Guard Sergeant
Guard First Sergeant
Guard Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant of the Kirov Guard
Warrant:
Junior Helicopter Pilot
Helicopter Pilot
Senior Helicopter Pilot
Commissioned:
Officer Candidate
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Colonel
Senior Colonel
Border Guard:
Description:
The Border Guard, patrols Kirovnia's borders, Secures it's airports, Performs customs duties, Keeps the Oil Fields safe, and also has secures the perimeter around Kurg, to make sure no Kurgnian Imperial terrorists leave the region. The Border guard has the most variety in its equipment. The Border Guard makes use of Tanks, Aircraft both Jet and Propeller, Helicopters, Modified Pick up trucks, Half-Tracks, and normal Foot Patrol to get the job done. The strange thing about the Border Patrol is, that it consists mostly of Kurgnian Nationals, who volunteer for the other services at a much lower rate. Though those with Kurgnian Imperial ties are either not allowed in, or put under heavy supervision, there is very little corruption amongst them.
Uniform:
White Undergarments, and Undershirt
Tan 5 button Jacket with a standard Collar and Tan trousers. Campaign hats are worn for foot soldiers and duties that don't require confined spaces. If in a confined space the Pilotka is worn. Of course Commissioned and Warrant officers wear saucer caps. Enlisted rank is worn on the Arm, Warrant rank is also worn on the arm, and Commissioned Rank is worn on shoulder boards. Brown boots and Brown Waist belts with cross strap are worn. All ranks receive semi-automatic pistols as part of their uniform.
Mace:
A kirovnian star, with a campaign hat inside of it.
Ranks:
Enlisted:
Guardsmen 1,2,3
Corporal
Sergeant
Senior Sergeant
First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant of the Border Guard
Warrant:
Helicopter Pilot Trainee, Guard Supervisor Trainee
Junior Helicopter Pilot, Junior Guard Supervisor
Helicopter Pilot, Guard Supervisor
Senior Helicopter Pilot, Senior Guard Supervisor
Commissioned:
Probationary Lieutenant
Junior Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Senior Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Colonel
Brigadier
Major General
General
Commanding General
Kirovnian Political Organizations:
The Commissars:
Description:
A Commissar is any one of the Millions of Bureaucrats in Kirovnian society, they function as Military Political Officers, Run the Ministry of Utilities, and form the Diplomatic Service. There are way too many functions to list but any political organization is managed by the Commissars. Not everybody in a Ministry is a Commissar however, just the Managers, who have to apply for special schooling, and once they graduate they have to earn their permanent Commission as Commissars. Commissars wear a military like uniform consisting of a Blue 4 button suit jacket with red collar flashes and shoulder boards displaying their rank, and Black dress pants that use the Military’s striping system. Any awarded Medals for either Military or Civilian service are worn. Shined black dress shoes, and a waist belt is usually worn, although those in either rough field conditions or Military service receive a cross strap and Military knee high boots. A white dress shirt with a black tie is worn under the jacket.
Ranks:
Warrant:
Commissar Candidate
Commissar Academy Graduate
Commissar Trainee
Warrant Commissar
Commissioned: ( Approximate Placement Actual Level of Ranks and Responsibilities may vary)
Junior Commissar
Commissar
Commissar Manager
Commissar Supervisor
Commissar Adjutant
Commissar Administrator
Commissar Commander
Colonel Commissar (Rare)
Commissar Senior Administrator
Commissar Board Member
Minister
Commissar General
Commissar Marshal