Military of the Stahlheimian Empire

The military of the Stahlheimian Empire is a mighty one, rivaled by few and paralleled by none. The Empire's forces are largely composed into a standing army, any citizen dissatisfied with their lot in life eligible to take up arms in the name of the Emperor. It is supported to a lesser extent by the levies and sworn soldiers of individual nobles, a remnant of feudalism that remains relevant for the Imperial forces. The Imperial Army is composed of halberdiers, crossbowmen, handgunners, and elements of artillery support. The men required to support such a force are rallied from the nation's nobility. This makes for a system wherein knights and levies supplied by Lords are still important, but the Imperial Army itself may act autonomously and rapidly deploy to combat a threat. There are also several specialist units within the Empire, given the best equipment and training possible in return for continued service and undying bravery. Knightly orders within the Empire frequently fight for it, serving either as heavy cavalry to punch through a weakened flank or forming a formidable line of heavy infantry.

Notable Units of the Imperial Army and the Empire

 * 1) The Emperor's Fist
 * 2) The Steel Brigade
 * 3) The Torchbearers
 * 4) Aldhard's Hammers
 * 5) The Order of Saint Aldhard
 * 6) The Knights Eagle
 * 7) The Kaisergarde
 * 8) The Iron Hands
 * 9) The Imperial Ranger Corps.