Egelion

[Louis]

After more than five years without any significant changes, Castillo Garbaldi, the official home of the Directory of the Armed Forces, announced several policy and doctrine changes for the Royal Armed Forces after a final approval was given by Royal Councilor Montalivet days ago. The new military reforms focus on several issues: doctrine, organization, and equality. Previously, during the reign of King Amadeo, the military doctrine for the Royal Armed Forces was one of military readiness, predictability, and instant reaction. With Egelion barely coming out of its thousand-year silence, the late king believed that the nation must always be available for conflict, regardless of the cost. Now, under King Romulo, the military remains more organized and at ease. The new doctrine changes will end that constant state of military aggressiveness and instead focus on all-out adaptability. Castillo Garibaldi stated that Egelian troops would be trained to take on any situation, any climate, and any circumstances without difficulty. The Royal Directory stated that a soldier which knows how to adapt and insert themselves in any situation with ease is more deadly than the soldier focused on speed and aggression. 

With the change in doctrine also came change in organization. New corps of units and brigades would be created and/or eliminated by the policy change, but not troops would be effectively removed from the Armed Forces. Instead, troops would be rearranged into new units focused on different tasks and strategies. The reorganization process created two new special forces units: the Legio Cailleano and the Ghadrashi Marines. The new Legio Cailleano is an elite force comprised of mostly Caillean troops. These units will be integrated into the Royal Marines as a separate legion but underneath the same leadership. This legion is said to have trained for "years under strenuous environments and situations" to achieve their current form. At the yearly troop inspections in Cartablanca, the Legion drew several cheers and applauses. Their true lethality is fully unknown, but they are now becoming the pride of Caille and of Egelion due to their years of service.

Royal Councilor Montalivet also welcomed reforms concerning equality within the armed forces. This would include equal pay, members' benefits, healthcare services, and mental health services. All citizens of Egelion would be permitted to join the force regardless of sexual orientation, gender, and race. Conservative Party politicians once denied the idea of allowing women to serve in the force, as well as transgender individuals. Yet, King Romulo immediately announced a ban on discrimination within the overall Royal Government--including the Royal Armed Forces, stating: "It is ludicrous that a government for the people rejects individuals from serving their country based on what they believe, how they look, and how they identify. Egelion and Caille is not the place to test antiquated ideology based on bigotry and hate. Here, we all serve with pride and with honor."