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	<center>''“Guardians of the Revolution.”'' - Elyran Armed Forces motto</center>		<center>''“Guardians of the Revolution.”'' - Elyran Armed Forces motto</center>

	The '''Elyran Armed Forces''' is the military of the Serene Republic of Elyra. It has three operating branches; the Republican Navy, the Republican Army, and the Republican National Guard. The current Commander-in-Chief is ~~Rasheed~~ Nouzari, prime minister of Elyra, and its current General is Zayd al-Zakara Ibrahim. The EAF was established at the inception of Elyra’s independence in 2302, and was organized largely by Abd Al-Hamid, the first prime minister and former general of the Elyran Colonial Army.		The '''Elyran Armed Forces''' is the military of the Serene Republic of Elyra. It has three operating branches; the Republican Navy, the Republican Army, and the Republican National Guard. The current Commander-in-Chief is Rashid Nouzari, prime minister of Elyra, and its current General is Zayd al-Zakara Ibrahim. The EAF was established at the inception of Elyra’s independence in 2302, and was organized largely by Abd Al-Hamid, the first prime minister and former general of the Elyran Colonial Army.

	Both currently and historically, the EAF has focused on a doctrine of versatility and mobility, with the defense of Elyra’s borders and people within as its number one priority. This approach has led Elyra’s armed forces to be much smaller than their contemporaries, and funded less in comparison to other state ventures. The EAF is primarily used within the borders of Elyra in support of disaster relief, search and rescue, and evacuations; border defense and patrol operations are secondary yet still prominent. The EAF is mostly concerned with national defense rather than power projection, and service members have largely garnered a reputation as humble defenders of Elyran liberty and democracy. A state holiday in Elyra is Veteran’s Day on January 5th, where soldiers are usually honored with remembrances and state speeches. On the planets of Bursa and [[Damascus II]], there is the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in the capital cities of New İzmir and Uthma.		Both currently and historically, the EAF has focused on a doctrine of versatility and mobility, with the defense of Elyra’s borders and people within as its number one priority. This approach has led Elyra’s armed forces to be much smaller than their contemporaries, and funded less in comparison to other state ventures. The EAF is primarily used within the borders of Elyra in support of disaster relief, search and rescue, and evacuations; border defense and patrol operations are secondary yet still prominent. The EAF is mostly concerned with national defense rather than power projection, and service members have largely garnered a reputation as humble defenders of Elyran liberty and democracy. A state holiday in Elyra is Veteran’s Day on January 5th, where soldiers are usually honored with remembrances and state speeches. On the planets of Bursa and [[Damascus II]], there is the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in the capital cities of New İzmir and Uthma.

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	<center>''“Guardians of the Revolution.”'' - Elyran Armed Forces motto</center>		<center>''“Guardians of the Revolution.”'' - Elyran Armed Forces motto</center>

	The '''Elyran Armed Forces''' is the military of the Serene Republic of Elyra. It has three operating branches; the Republican Navy, the Republican Army, and the Republican National Guard. The current Commander-in-Chief is Rasheed ~~Tatenda~~, prime minister of Elyra, and its current General is Zayd al-Zakara Ibrahim. The EAF was established at the inception of Elyra’s independence in 2302, and was organized largely by Abd Al-Hamid, the first prime minister and former general of the Elyran Colonial Army.		The '''Elyran Armed Forces''' is the military of the Serene Republic of Elyra. It has three operating branches; the Republican Navy, the Republican Army, and the Republican National Guard. The current Commander-in-Chief is Rasheed Nouzari, prime minister of Elyra, and its current General is Zayd al-Zakara Ibrahim. The EAF was established at the inception of Elyra’s independence in 2302, and was organized largely by Abd Al-Hamid, the first prime minister and former general of the Elyran Colonial Army.

	Both currently and historically, the EAF has focused on a doctrine of versatility and mobility, with the defense of Elyra’s borders and people within as its number one priority. This approach has led Elyra’s armed forces to be much smaller than their contemporaries, and funded less in comparison to other state ventures. The EAF is primarily used within the borders of Elyra in support of disaster relief, search and rescue, and evacuations; border defense and patrol operations are secondary yet still prominent. The EAF is mostly concerned with national defense rather than power projection, and service members have largely garnered a reputation as humble defenders of Elyran liberty and democracy. A state holiday in Elyra is Veteran’s Day on January 5th, where soldiers are usually honored with remembrances and state speeches. On the planets of Bursa and [[Damascus II]], there is the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in the capital cities of New İzmir and Uthma.		Both currently and historically, the EAF has focused on a doctrine of versatility and mobility, with the defense of Elyra’s borders and people within as its number one priority. This approach has led Elyra’s armed forces to be much smaller than their contemporaries, and funded less in comparison to other state ventures. The EAF is primarily used within the borders of Elyra in support of disaster relief, search and rescue, and evacuations; border defense and patrol operations are secondary yet still prominent. The EAF is mostly concerned with national defense rather than power projection, and service members have largely garnered a reputation as humble defenders of Elyran liberty and democracy. A state holiday in Elyra is Veteran’s Day on January 5th, where soldiers are usually honored with remembrances and state speeches. On the planets of Bursa and [[Damascus II]], there is the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in the capital cities of New İzmir and Uthma.

The7thLain: minor edits made for relevancy and clarity

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minor edits made for relevancy and clarity

La Villa Strangiato: swaps uthma and new izmir

2023-10-14T21:21:17Z

swaps uthma and new izmir

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	The '''Elyran Armed Forces''' is the military of the Serene Republic of Elyra. It has three operating branches; the Republican Navy, the Republican Army, and the Republican National Guard. The current Commander-in-Chief is Rasheed Tatenda, prime minister of Elyra, and its current General is Zayd al-Zakara Ibrahim. The EAF was established at the inception of Elyra’s independence in 2302, and was organized largely by Abd Al-Hamid, the first prime minister and former general of the Elyran Colonial Army.		The '''Elyran Armed Forces''' is the military of the Serene Republic of Elyra. It has three operating branches; the Republican Navy, the Republican Army, and the Republican National Guard. The current Commander-in-Chief is Rasheed Tatenda, prime minister of Elyra, and its current General is Zayd al-Zakara Ibrahim. The EAF was established at the inception of Elyra’s independence in 2302, and was organized largely by Abd Al-Hamid, the first prime minister and former general of the Elyran Colonial Army.

	Both currently and historically, the EAF has focused on a doctrine of versatility and mobility, with the defense of Elyra’s borders and people within as its number one priority. This approach has led Elyra’s armed forces to be much smaller than their contemporaries, and funded less in comparison to other state ventures. The EAF is primarily used within the borders of Elyra in support of disaster relief, search and rescue, and evacuations; border defense and patrol operations are secondary yet still prominent. The EAF is mostly concerned with national defense rather than power projection, and service members have largely garnered a reputation as humble defenders of Elyran liberty and democracy. A state holiday in Elyra is Veteran’s Day on January 5th, where soldiers are usually honored with remembrances and state speeches. On the planets of Bursa and [[Damascus II]], there is the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in the capital cities of ~~Uthma and~~ New İzmir.		Both currently and historically, the EAF has focused on a doctrine of versatility and mobility, with the defense of Elyra’s borders and people within as its number one priority. This approach has led Elyra’s armed forces to be much smaller than their contemporaries, and funded less in comparison to other state ventures. The EAF is primarily used within the borders of Elyra in support of disaster relief, search and rescue, and evacuations; border defense and patrol operations are secondary yet still prominent. The EAF is mostly concerned with national defense rather than power projection, and service members have largely garnered a reputation as humble defenders of Elyran liberty and democracy. A state holiday in Elyra is Veteran’s Day on January 5th, where soldiers are usually honored with remembrances and state speeches. On the planets of Bursa and [[Damascus II]], there is the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in the capital cities of New İzmir and Uthma.

	As what would become the Armed Forces was founded by driving out Solarian influence from the systems during the Elyran Revolution, the military is entrusted to be the last line of defense from internal tyranny in the Republic. The Armed Forces have the authorization to remove the Prime Minister and dissolve the Republican Assembly while setting up new elections if they believe that unconstitutional or tyrannical powers have taken hold of the government, though this has never happened in Elyra’s history as a nation.		As what would become the Armed Forces was founded by driving out Solarian influence from the systems during the Elyran Revolution, the military is entrusted to be the last line of defense from internal tyranny in the Republic. The Armed Forces have the authorization to remove the Prime Minister and dissolve the Republican Assembly while setting up new elections if they believe that unconstitutional or tyrannical powers have taken hold of the government, though this has never happened in Elyra’s history as a nation.

La Villa Strangiato: Rewords some stuff. Expands on conscription. Adds that Elyran conscripts can get credits to a degree if they work in the Navy in a skilled profession. Adds the Elyran National Guard. Adds new mottos. Adds Veteran's Day.

2023-10-14T21:06:10Z

Rewords some stuff. Expands on conscription. Adds that Elyran conscripts can get credits to a degree if they work in the Navy in a skilled profession. Adds the Elyran National Guard. Adds new mottos. Adds Veteran's Day.

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	The structure of the EAF is a hybrid model between conscripted personnel and professional career soldiers. Every Elyran citizen must serve a one-year mandatory term of service after they have graduated from secondary school, however those that serve this time are typically only assigned to non-combat roles that handle duties regarding logistics, communication, and other support functions. Only once has Elyra called conscripts into frontline service, and that was during the [[Lii'dra]] Incursion. The resulting astoundingly high casualty rates among Elyran conscripts in the conflict has ruled out the possibility to many that Elyra will ever pursue this kind of strategy in the future.		The structure of the EAF is a hybrid model between conscripted personnel and professional career soldiers. Every Elyran citizen must serve a one-year mandatory term of service after they have graduated from secondary school, however those that serve this time are typically only assigned to non-combat roles that handle duties regarding logistics, communication, and other support functions. Only once has Elyra called conscripts into frontline service, and that was during the [[Lii'dra]] Incursion. The resulting astoundingly high casualty rates among Elyran conscripts in the conflict has ruled out the possibility to many that Elyra will ever pursue this kind of strategy in the future.

	Elyra’s active combat troops are currently all professional soldiers that have signed on to serve terms, starting at three years and increasing upwards, as front-line, combat capable warfighters with conscripted soldiers serving in non-combat roles. Conscripts are sent to the branches where they are needed most, however a volunteer soldier has some agency in deciding which branch they wish to serve in. After a conscript’s service is over, they are discharged and released back into civilian life with many attending university or finding jobs afterwards. After an Elyran regular soldier finishes their term, they are given the opportunity to renew their contract with the EAF, often with the incentive of promotion, or are given the opportunity to instead resume civilian life while spending limited service in the Elyran Armed Forces Reserves for at least three years. Because of this system of both conscription and volunteer service, the Elyran Armed Forces have a large number of personnel available to them for relief, humanitarian, and support functions, yet their number of troops that are sufficiently trained and equipped to participate in combat actions are the smallest of any majority-human nation in the Orion Spur. Aside from the initial skirmishes of the Elyran Revolution, the Elyran Armed Forces have never fought in an officially declared war and is broadly considered to be the least experienced armed forces of all the human powers in the Orion Spur. The EAF is also currently trying to rebuild its prestige internationally after being humiliated by the Lii’dra Incursion of 2457, a conflict which killed roughly 40,000 Elyrans in just two weeks and only ended after the intervention of the ~~Jargon~~ Federation’s Kalaala in the conflict as part of an exchange for phoron.		Elyra’s active combat troops are currently all professional soldiers that have signed on to serve terms, starting at three years and increasing upwards, as front-line, combat capable warfighters with conscripted soldiers serving in non-combat roles. Conscripts are sent to the branches where they are needed most, however a volunteer soldier has some agency in deciding which branch they wish to serve in. After a conscript’s service is over, they are discharged and released back into civilian life with many attending university or finding jobs afterwards. After an Elyran regular soldier finishes their term, they are given the opportunity to renew their contract with the EAF, often with the incentive of promotion, or are given the opportunity to instead resume civilian life while spending limited service in the Elyran Armed Forces Reserves for at least three years. Because of this system of both conscription and volunteer service, the Elyran Armed Forces have a large number of personnel available to them for relief, humanitarian, and support functions, yet their number of troops that are sufficiently trained and equipped to participate in combat actions are the smallest of any majority-human nation in the Orion Spur. Aside from the initial skirmishes of the Elyran Revolution, the Elyran Armed Forces have never fought in an officially declared war and is broadly considered to be the least experienced armed forces of all the human powers in the Orion Spur. The EAF is also currently trying to rebuild its prestige internationally after being humiliated by the Lii’dra Incursion of 2457, a conflict which killed roughly 40,000 Elyrans in just two weeks and only ended after the intervention of the Nralakk Federation’s Kalaala in the conflict as part of an exchange for phoron.
	==Branches==		==Branches==
	The EAF is divided into two main branches, the Army and Navy.		The EAF is divided into two main branches, the Army and Navy.

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NewOriginalSchwann at 04:27, 20 April 2022

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	'''Motto: “Guardians of the Revolution.”'''		'''Motto: “Guardians of the Revolution.”'''
			[[File:Elyra_Flag.png\|thumb\|The flag of the Serene Republic of Elyra]]
	From its inception as a nation, the Serene [[Republic of Elyra]] has required an armed force for the protection of its borders, people, and interests, culminating in the modern-day Elyran Armed Forces or EAF. Both currently and historically, the EAF has focused on a doctrine of versatility and mobility, with the defense of Elyra’s borders and people within as its number one priority. This approach has led Elyra’s armed forces to be much smaller than their contemporaries like the [[Sol Alliance]], the [[Empire of Dominia]], or the [[Coalition of Colonies]], but still a force that has, until recently, perfectly served the needs of the Elyran people.		From its inception as a nation, the Serene [[Republic of Elyra]] has required an armed force for the protection of its borders, people, and interests, culminating in the modern-day Elyran Armed Forces or EAF. Both currently and historically, the EAF has focused on a doctrine of versatility and mobility, with the defense of Elyra’s borders and people within as its number one priority. This approach has led Elyra’s armed forces to be much smaller than their contemporaries like the [[Sol Alliance]], the [[Empire of Dominia]], or the [[Coalition of Colonies]], but still a force that has, until recently, perfectly served the needs of the Elyran people.
	Much as their doctrine of versatility implies, the EAF is a force that can fill a variety of roles for the Republic on very short notice. Disaster relief, anti-piracy operations, border control, search and rescue, evacuations, policing, and indeed border defence are all under the purview of the duties ascribed to the organization. Since its inception, it has always been a small force primarily concerned with national defence rather than power projection. It has a special place in the Elyran state and national culture as it was founded from the colonial garrisons that rose up against the Solarian Alliance during the Elyran revolution. Since then, it has not only been the country’s armed forces but entrusted to be the last line of defence from internal tyranny in the Republic, and as such, it is respected greatly by the general public. The armed forces have the authorization to remove the Prime Minister and dissolve the Republican Assembly while setting up new elections if they believe that unconstitutional or tyrannical powers have taken hold of the government, though this has never happened in Elyra’s history as a nation.		Much as their doctrine of versatility implies, the EAF is a force that can fill a variety of roles for the Republic on very short notice. Disaster relief, anti-piracy operations, border control, search and rescue, evacuations, policing, and indeed border defence are all under the purview of the duties ascribed to the organization. Since its inception, it has always been a small force primarily concerned with national defence rather than power projection. It has a special place in the Elyran state and national culture as it was founded from the colonial garrisons that rose up against the Solarian Alliance during the Elyran revolution. Since then, it has not only been the country’s armed forces but entrusted to be the last line of defence from internal tyranny in the Republic, and as such, it is respected greatly by the general public. The armed forces have the authorization to remove the Prime Minister and dissolve the Republican Assembly while setting up new elections if they believe that unconstitutional or tyrannical powers have taken hold of the government, though this has never happened in Elyra’s history as a nation.

TheBurninSherman: Rewrite of the EAF for the Elyra rework. Writing by TheBurninSherman. Editing by NewOriginalSchwann and Haydizzle.

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Rewrite of the EAF for the Elyra rework. Writing by TheBurninSherman. Editing by NewOriginalSchwann and Haydizzle.

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	As what would become the Armed Forces was founded by driving out Solarian influence from the systems during the Elyran Revolution, the military is entrusted to be the last line of defense from internal tyranny in the Republic. The Armed Forces have the authorization to remove the Prime Minister and dissolve the Republican Assembly while setting up new elections if they believe that unconstitutional or tyrannical powers have taken hold of the government, though this has never happened in Elyra’s history as a nation.		As what would become the Armed Forces was founded by driving out Solarian influence from the systems during the Elyran Revolution, the military is entrusted to be the last line of defense from internal tyranny in the Republic. The Armed Forces have the authorization to remove the Prime Minister and dissolve the Republican Assembly while setting up new elections if they believe that unconstitutional or tyrannical powers have taken hold of the government, though this has never happened in Elyra’s history as a nation.

	Within the EAF itself, service members are broadly divided between career soldiers and mandatory conscripts. Once an Elyran citizen reaches eighteen, the age of majority, they are expected to serve a military ~~service~~ between six months and three years, depending on their education and physical ability (as determined by assessment). Branch is largely personal choice, though conscripts with particular skills (such as proficiency in another language or prior experience in mechanics) may be pushed into a certain branch that requires them. It is popular for young Elyrans going into trade fields or the medical profession to gain a certain amount of hands-on experience while serving in the military, and later proceed to higher education or enter the workforce; certain ~~fields~~ can provide credits that count towards a degree. Only once has Elyra called conscripts into frontline service, ~~and that was~~ during the Lii'draic Incursion. The resulting astoundingly high casualty rates among Elyran conscripts in the conflict has ruled out the possibility to many that Elyra will ever pursue this kind of strategy in the future.		Within the EAF itself, service members are broadly divided between career soldiers and mandatory conscripts. Once an Elyran citizen reaches eighteen, the age of majority, they are expected to serve in the military for between six months and three years, depending on their education and physical ability (as determined by assessment). Branch is largely personal choice, though conscripts with particular skills (such as proficiency in another language or prior experience in mechanics) may be pushed into a certain branch that requires them. It is popular for young Elyrans going into trade fields or the medical profession to gain a certain amount of hands-on experience while serving in the military, and later proceed to higher education or enter the workforce; certain specialist professions in the military can even provide credits that count towards a degree. Only once has Elyra called conscripts into frontline service, during the Lii'draic Incursion. The resulting astoundingly high casualty rates among Elyran conscripts in the conflict has ruled out the possibility to many that Elyra will ever pursue this kind of strategy in the future.

	Career soldiers, on the other hand, have signed on to serve terms starting at three years and increasing upwards. They are front-line soldiers and combat-capable, typically being stationed in the more remote areas of Elyran space, the edges of the Badlands, and Valley Hale. After a career soldier finishes their term, they are given the opportunity to renew their contract with the EAF, often with the incentive of promotion, or can instead resume civilian life while spending limited service in the Elyran Republican National Guard for at least three years. Both conscripts and career soldiers can ~~commission as an officer~~, ~~provided they have an appropriate degree for their field~~.		Career soldiers, on the other hand, have signed on to serve terms starting at three years and increasing upwards. They are front-line soldiers and combat-capable, typically being stationed in the more remote areas of Elyran space, the edges of the Badlands, and Valley Hale. After a career soldier finishes their term, they are given the opportunity to renew their contract with the EAF, often with the incentive of promotion, or can instead resume civilian life while spending limited service in the Elyran Republican National Guard for at least three years. Both conscripts and career soldiers can become NCO's, however only professional soldiers are granted commissions.

	Because of this system of both conscription and volunteer service, the Elyran Armed Forces have a large number of personnel available to them for relief, humanitarian, and support functions, yet their number of troops that are sufficiently trained and equipped to participate in combat actions are the smallest of any majority-human nation in the Orion Spur. Aside from the initial skirmishes of the Elyran Revolution, the Elyran Armed Forces have never fought in an officially declared war and is broadly considered to be the least experienced armed forces of all the human powers in the Orion Spur. The EAF is also currently trying to rebuild its prestige internationally after being humiliated by the Lii’draic Incursion of 2457, a conflict which killed roughly forty-thousand Elyrans in just two weeks.		Because of this system of both conscription and volunteer service, the Elyran Armed Forces have a large number of personnel available to them for relief, humanitarian, and support functions, yet their number of troops that are sufficiently trained and equipped to participate in combat actions are the smallest of any majority-human nation in the Orion Spur. Aside from the initial skirmishes of the Elyran Revolution, the Elyran Armed Forces have never fought in an officially declared war and is broadly considered to be the least experienced armed forces of all the human powers in the Orion Spur. The EAF is also currently trying to rebuild its prestige internationally after being humiliated by the Lii’draic Incursion of 2457, a conflict which killed roughly forty-thousand Elyrans in just two weeks.
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	<center>''“The sun never sets.”'' - Elyran National Guard motto</center>		<center>''“The sun never sets.”'' - Elyran National Guard motto</center>

	The '''Elyran Republican National Guard''' acts as the planetary reserve force of the EAF, and the force that is used to patrol seas, airspace, and act as military police and disaster relief. Their duties are largely maintaining the safety of the planets they are assigned to, and operating in conjunction with Elyran police and the Army to ensure national safety. Reservists ~~from~~ the Navy ~~or Army usually spend~~ a ~~three~~-~~year~~ service ~~here~~, in ~~which they are well-paid and well-trained~~.		The '''Elyran Republican National Guard''' acts as the planetary reserve force of the EAF, and the force that is used to patrol seas, airspace, and act as military police and disaster relief. Their duties are largely maintaining the safety of the planets they are assigned to, and operating in conjunction with Elyran police and the Army to ensure national safety. Reservists are often former soldiers and sailors of the Elyran Army and Navy who wish to serve on a part-time basis after having completed their mandated conscripted service or a longer, semi-professional career in the military.

	Owing to their reservist status, soldiers of the National Guard are typically older than the average conscript, with the most common range of ages being from 30-55. While reservist status has always been casual, with the hours usually remaining part-time, the National Guard is the most active branch in the EAF as they patrol the chemical seas of [[Aemaq]], guard the national heritage sites on [[Persepolis]] and Damascus, and carry out rescue missions from the mountains of Bursa. On [[Medina]], the National Guard also typically accompanies state-corporation mining expeditions, serving as a deterrent for less scrupulous seekers of Medina’s mineral wealth.		Owing to their reservist status, soldiers of the National Guard are typically older than the average conscript, with the most common range of ages being from 30-55. While reservist status has always been casual, with the hours usually remaining part-time, the National Guard is the most active branch in the EAF as they patrol the chemical seas of [[Aemaq]], guard the national heritage sites on [[Persepolis]] and Damascus, and carry out rescue missions from the mountains of Bursa. On [[Medina]], the National Guard also typically accompanies state-corporation mining expeditions, serving as a deterrent for less scrupulous seekers of Medina’s mineral wealth. While being far from equipped to slug it out on the frontlines against Elyra's enemies, the National Guard serves as a flexible armed force tooled for a variety of tasks.

	The National Guard is quite popular with the general populace of Elyra, particularly on Bursa after the Lii’draic Invasion. They were primarily responsible for evacuating the population centers of Crete and Tawûsî during the Lii’draic Incursion, and proceeded to mount a defense against the horde in Tawûsî until the full forces of the Republican Army and Navy could drive off Lii’draic forces. ~~The older NCOs and officers have become somewhat mythologised in Army culture, with many~~ stories from the Incursion ~~having~~ achieved an urban legend status. These range from tales of the 14th Battlegroup who held Tawusi along with the Bursan Shield Corps, to more humorous stories and in-jokes about “First Sergeant Umar”. “First Sergeant Umar” is meant to be either a teasing caricature of a high-ranking enlisted or a hypermasculine destroyer of Imperial Fleet soldiers, who in these jokes are also exaggerated into half-starved, disease-ridden, illiterate peasants.		The National Guard is quite popular with the general populace of Elyra, particularly on Bursa after the Lii’draic Invasion. They were primarily responsible for evacuating the population centers of Crete and Tawûsî during the Lii’draic Incursion, and proceeded to mount a defense against the horde in Tawûsî until the full forces of the Republican Army and Navy could drive off Lii’draic forces. Many stories from the Incursion have achieved an urban legend status within the National Guard. These range from tales of the 14th Battlegroup who held Tawusi along with the Bursan Shield Corps, to more humorous stories and in-jokes about “First Sergeant Umar”. “First Sergeant Umar” is meant to be either a teasing caricature of a high-ranking enlisted or a hypermasculine destroyer of Imperial Fleet soldiers, who in these jokes are also exaggerated into half-starved, disease-ridden, illiterate peasants.

	==Technology and Modernization==		==Technology and Modernization==

	The Elyran military is currently in a period of transition and upgrading. In the aftermath of the Lii’draic Incursion, it was agreed upon that despite the myriad communication difficulties discovered during the invasion, the technology fielded against the enemy was a major factor in Elyra’s heavy losses. Beginning in the late 2450s, Elyra began to modernize its technology, replacing older, outdated vessels, radar, and weaponry with cutting edge technology manufactured by Elyra’s state-run corporations, such as Osman Electronics and Elco. The modernization program was expected to finish by 2470, but the phoron shortage beginning in 2462 has slowed down if not temporarily stopped the various programs in the country’s military during the government’s rationing of phoron. Many now estimate that the program could complete by the mid-2470s, though even ~~further~~ estimates are also believable.		The Elyran military is currently in a period of transition and upgrading. In the aftermath of the Lii’draic Incursion, it was agreed upon that despite the myriad communication difficulties discovered during the invasion, the technology fielded against the enemy was a major factor in Elyra’s heavy losses. Beginning in the late 2450s, Elyra began to modernize its technology, replacing older, outdated vessels, radar, and weaponry with cutting edge technology manufactured by Elyra’s state-run corporations, such as Osman Electronics and Elco. The modernization program was expected to finish by 2470, but the phoron shortage beginning in 2462 has slowed down if not temporarily stopped the various programs in the country’s military during the government’s rationing of phoron. Many now estimate that the program could complete by the mid-2470s, though even later estimates are also believable.

	An area where Elyra is less dependent on technology for an advantage is in the retraining of its fighting forces. After 2457’s Lii’dra incursion, the military realized that it needed to sufficiently increase not just the number of its combat troops, but the capabilities of those forces as well. Since then, the EAF has raised pay for professional soldier contracts so as to incentivise more Elyran citizens to join the military professionally rather than just as conscripts. There has also been negotiation within the EAF and Ministry of Defense to lower the starting contract to up to two years, rather than three years, to make the EAF seem like a more flexible option for those that would be uncertain of a potentially three-year-long commitment. This has been marginally successful with the EAF seeing more professional soldiers since its instatement, but numbers of active combat soldiers are still below targets set by the Ministry of Defense.		An area where Elyra is less dependent on technology for an advantage is in the retraining of its fighting forces. After 2457’s Lii’dra incursion, the military realized that it needed to sufficiently increase not just the number of its combat troops, but the capabilities of those forces as well. Since then, the EAF has raised pay for professional soldier contracts so as to incentivise more Elyran citizens to join the military professionally rather than just as conscripts. This has been marginally successful with the EAF seeing more professional soldiers since its instatement, but numbers of active combat soldiers are still below targets set by the Ministry of Defense.

	Additionally, the Elyran military has worked hard to develop new and more effective exercises for all of its branches so that it can better train its soldiers to fight in a modern battlefield. These measures have been successful in retraining the troops, though the EAF still lacks real combat experience aside from the two-week-long Lii’dra Incursion of 2457, limited deployments to Tau Ceti during the Invasion of the 35th Solarian Fleet in 2462, and various skirmishes with the Izweski Hegemony and the Empire of Dominia.		Additionally, the Elyran military has worked hard to develop new and more effective exercises for all of its branches so that it can better train its soldiers to fight in a modern battlefield. These measures have been successful in retraining the troops, though the EAF still lacks real combat experience aside from the two-week-long Lii’dra Incursion of 2457, limited deployments to Tau Ceti during the Invasion of the 35th Solarian Fleet in 2462, and various skirmishes with the Izweski Hegemony and the Empire of Dominia.