Kaisergarde

The Kaisergarde are an elite unit of knights within the Stahlheimian Empire, serving as the Emperor's personal bodyguards and escorts in battle. They are composed of the 500 most talented knights throughout the Empire, selected from the ranks of Aldhard's Hammers and the Knights Eagle to personally serve the Emperor. They swear an oath to serve the Emperor's command and no other upon induction, binding their life to his and agreeing to do whatever necessary to protect his livelihood. They serve as the Emperor's personal escort in battle, riding alongside him to defend him from any harm and carve through his enemies. Outside of battle, they occupy the Imperial Palace in Stahlberg and act as elite bodyguards. There are no less than a score in his presence at any given time, the rest guarding other key points in the palace and alert for any possible trouble. They are renowned throughout Estoria for their dedication, and few such orders can claim to have men of equal caliber.

The Oath of the Kaisergarde
"I, [name], swear upon my very life to serve His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Stahlheim, [Emperor's Name], for so long as I live. His every word shall be iron, and no matter the command given I shall follow him. I shall protect him no matter the harm to my person, shall defend his honor no matter the circumstance, and die for him no matter the reason. I shall be his shield, that he may rule over Our great Empire without worry. These things I vow, under the eyes of Ignis, and under the threat of disgrace and eternal damnation."