The Republic Armed Forces was the military branch of the Republic of the Sphere. After the dissolution of the Republic of the Sphere following the Battle of Terra, many remaining personnel were taken as bondsmen and assets would end up being absorbed into Clan Wolf in preparation for the ilClan Trial. Reactivated RAF personnel would later end up becoming the core of the Third Star League Defense Force's Regular Army.[citation needed]
The Hastati Sentinels were the elite forces of the Republic of the Sphere's military. Years of constant training and border skirmishes raised their skills to a high level.[citation needed]
A mercenary-turned Republic unit, the Highlanders were sworn to protect the nation they call home. They returned to mercenary status after the Republic's dissolution.[citation needed]
Considered the heart and soul of the Republic Armed Forces, Stone's Brigade was among its most elite and fanatical defenders, each unit noted for its personal connection to founding Exarch Devlin Stone.[citation needed]
Also known as Stone's Shadow, the Fidelis was formed by the remnants of Clan Smoke Jaguar. They were known to act as special ops force for the Republic of the Sphere, and were experienced in cross-training and infantry work. When it was announced that the Fidelis was free of their debt and were free to decided their future, the group defected to join Alaric Ward.[citation needed]
The Fides Defenders were a military unit formed near the end of the Dark Age meant to imbue the flexibility and skill of the Fidelis into a regimental organization. Their members were RAF veterans trained by Fidelis instructors.[citation needed]
Duty - consisted of a short, high-collared, royal blue tunic with dark trousers. A service cap or beret may be worn with the uniform. Stripes on the tunics cuff indicate which brigade the soldier belongs to with a color that matches the type of dress uniform. Four represented MechWarriors, three represented armor crews, two for infantry, and one for support roles.[1]
Field - the same as the duty uniform, but with a light gray tunic instead of blue.[1]
Dress - a shirt and trousers, worn over a short coat. The color of the coat depends on the member's unit. The Hastati Sentinels wore black, Principes Guards wore dark gray, Triarii Protectors wore blue-gray and the Republic Navy wore dark blue. All wore black trousers with white piping down the side.[1]
The Republic Standing Guard allowed some alteration to their uniforms, giving a sense of uniqueness on their world or specialness, though most wore a green tunic with khaki trousers. One example of this change was the Northwind Standing Guard, who added a kilt and Clan tartan due to their roots of hailing from ancient Scotland.[2]
Field - a light gray tunic with dark trousers having scarlet and gold piping down the legs. The Knight’s full name was monogrammed over the left breast.[1]
Service - was a white tunic with gold braiding at the shoulders with dark trousers and piping down the legs.
Formal - contained a steel gray tunic and trousers with scarlet and gold piping down the legs and a gold shield on each arm.
Full Knights wore a cape of rank, short and gray in the field, and knee-length in scarlet and gold in formal attire.[3]
The Paladins merged aspects from various knight uniforms. They were also allowed to design the cuffs in gold threads, based on their ethnic background, homeworld, or philosophical leanings. A floor length scarlet and gold cape completed the uniform.[4]
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