Valoren Legion

Legionary Ranks

 * Legatus - Second only to the King himself, the Legates of the Legion commanded all others below them. It was required they had more experience than all others below them to qualify for the position, and could not be born or voted into it, which is why many Valoren noble families train their children from birth to lead the legions.
 * Prefect - Typically career soldiers of common families or younger siblings of military noble houses, Prefects commanded individual Legions assigned to them by the king himself.
 * Centurion - The leaders of companies within their Legion, Centurions were experienced soldiers who were still young and experienced enough to expect to see constant conflict, and make decisions independent of superior command when necessary.
 * Decurius - Led squads of 10 men, and were often selected based on bonds of brotherhood, fame, or love to inspire those that fought beside them without relying directly on their tactical expertise. Veterans of these positions were often used as captains of Guardhouses or Constabularies when Legion presence or occupation needed leadership.
 * Vexilus - Decurians that acted with the honor of bearing the standard within a Company. The Primus bore the Legion Standard.
 * Cornicens - Decurians that acted with the honor of hornblowing within a Company. A Cornicen is selected as a drummer when the Legion marches.
 * Immunii - Trained as Legionnaires, Immuni were craftsmen and other important people of specialized skill that were needed for the Legion to operate. Often did not fight, and held rank to avoid seeing combat unless commanded by their Centurion or another senior officer.
 * Evocatus - Career Soldiers marked as graduated Legionnaires. While many held their service in hopes of promotion to Centurion, others maintained the role as a career. Could be commanded by their Decurius, but did not hold their rank unless no other soldier was able.
 * Legionnaire - Soldiers who have finished their basic training and were serving their tour in the Legion, some trying to climb the ranks as lifelong soldiers. Though sometimes would order others based on age or tenure, held no power over one another.
 * Custos - Guards or police within Valoren towns. Often made up of local residents, Custos did not receive the same training or equipment provided to other Legionnaires. Custos are granted the same rank as Legionnaires to prevent provincial overstep by legionnaires, and to allow towns to operate independently, while still acquiescing to higher ranking Legionaries. Guard Captains, Constables, Judges, or other high ranking local guard are granted a Primus role, allowing them to command Legionnaires stationed in the area.

In the event that two figures of the same rank are in the same position of command, it is common to defer to the legionary with a longer tenure. If this is contested (or in highly militaristic regions like Aeritas or Sicclia), a duel may be called for between the individuals. This is usually fought until one officer concedes or to first blood, and is rarely fought with arms and armor. In the rare occasion that an officer refuses to concede, they may be executed in combat, and any units/companies/legions that refuse the leadership of a new officer may suffer decimation (see: the Hills of Blood).