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==Organization==
 
==Organization==
  
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The Militia is loosely based upon an actual army; save for the fact that the highest 'rank' is sergeant, and the man (or woman) who fills said rank is voted in by his troops, and can just as easily be removed by them in extreme cases. The man with the final word is General [[Eriks DeMord Sleipner]], their titular leader and 'General' - simply because he has the military experience, and willingness, to command such a force. There are many more people who appear to be in charge, as they are split by groups of tens and hundreds, but these have no actual rank (though they have respect).
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The previous militia, commanded by the northerner General [[Eriks DeMord Sleipner]], was loosely based on an actual army. Rank was unofficial, and commanders were elected and removed by their troops. This militia was disbanded after Sleipner’s departure from [[Myrken Wood]] in late AR 206, and due to the resulting chaos among members, has not been mustered since.
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After over a year’s inactivity, Myrken native, former farmhand and ex-Brotherhood soldier [[Agnieszka Kaczmarek]] was recently named to the vacant seat of militia Captain, signaling a possible reform of the organization.
  
 
==Purpose==
 
==Purpose==
  
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The bulk of the Militia have been known to be roused and assembled in less than forty minutes, though it's entirety would take about four hours (considering the outlying farms that must recieve the summons, arm themselves, and arrive at their designated area). They defend the town in emergencies; this is their primary function. It is rarely that they participate in [[Brotherhood of Janeiro|Brotherhood]]-like activities, save for training missions.
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The Militia defends the town in times of need and emergency.  
  
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Since winter's coming, the Militia have made the defence of the town their full priority.  
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The Militia generally does not sally forth to fight battles like the army would; Militiamen are primarily a defensive force, manning walls, patrolling the countryside and protecting their own. They are not meant to be full-time soldiers, and train instead in their free time while pursuing their lives and crafts.
  
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==Numbers==
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The previous Militia was meant to defend only [[Myrkentown]]. Whether this will continue to be the case is still unclear.
  
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Once numbering about five thousand, recent strife has left the people's Militia mortally wounded; only about eight hundred remained under the General, the rest either quiting to tend to their families, or forming their own warring factions.
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==Numbers==
  
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However, with [[Coriolanus Helstone]]'s apparent arrest, formerly disgruntled Militiamen have been trickling back - almost doubling those numbers to sixteen hundred.
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In past years, the Militia has numbered anywhere between 800 and 5000 volunteers.
  
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==[[Brotherhood of Janeiro]]==
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==[[Equipment and Training]]==
  
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The Militia and the Brotherhood work together closely; the Militia bolsters their numbers when they are needed, and the Brotherhood provides training and arms (as does [[Lothbury Estate]]).
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Militiamen are required to purchase and maintain their own equipment, armaments and protective gear.
  
  

Revision as of 15:16, 14 January 2008

The Myrken Militia is an organization of farmers, merchants, and craftsmen who volunteer their arms and their lives in the defense of Myrkentown.

Organization

The previous militia, commanded by the northerner General Eriks DeMord Sleipner, was loosely based on an actual army. Rank was unofficial, and commanders were elected and removed by their troops. This militia was disbanded after Sleipner’s departure from Myrken Wood in late AR 206, and due to the resulting chaos among members, has not been mustered since.

After over a year’s inactivity, Myrken native, former farmhand and ex-Brotherhood soldier Agnieszka Kaczmarek was recently named to the vacant seat of militia Captain, signaling a possible reform of the organization.

Purpose

The Militia defends the town in times of need and emergency.

The Militia generally does not sally forth to fight battles like the army would; Militiamen are primarily a defensive force, manning walls, patrolling the countryside and protecting their own. They are not meant to be full-time soldiers, and train instead in their free time while pursuing their lives and crafts.

The previous Militia was meant to defend only Myrkentown. Whether this will continue to be the case is still unclear.

Numbers

In past years, the Militia has numbered anywhere between 800 and 5000 volunteers.

Equipment and Training

Militiamen are required to purchase and maintain their own equipment, armaments and protective gear.

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