1st Imperial Legion

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1st Imperial Legion
Information
Abbreviations	1IL (Legion); 1BDE and 4BDE (Brigades)
Motto	"Live with Courage, Die with Honor." (1IL and 1BDE) "DEMISE!" (4BDE)
Active	Y0-Present
Branch	Imperial Army
Garrison/HQ	Coruscant and Deep Core Oversectors
Legion Command
LCO	MAJ Santiano Salazar
LSO	SGT Osanna Kimblee
BCO	CPT Akai Ai
BXO	1LT Joao Apa
BCO	CPT Icarus Carinae
BXO	CSGT Redme Schwarz
Operations/Missions
Awards
Legion of the Month October 2008 November 2008 January 2009 February 2009 April 2009 June 2009 July 2009 January 2010 March 2010 May 2010 September 2010 Campaign and Mission Awards - (WARSP) - (TPCR) - (TPBA) - (UDS)

The 1st Imperial Legion is the Empire's premier Army unit. Throughout the years, it has seen considerable action and many great commanders have come and go. Since its inception, the officers and enlisted personnel of the 1st Imperial Legion have upheld the greatest traditions of the Army and the Empire, and is widely regarded as being home to some of the most skilled and brave soldiers the entire Empire. Currently, the Legion is under the command of Major Santiano Salazar.

Name and Motto

The 1st Legion is traditionally known as the 'Immortals' within Army circles. This nickname origins from the Victory-class Star Destroyer Immortal, which served as the unit's flagship before the Army-Navy integration. However, the Legion earned its nickname by other means as well. 1st Legion soldiers are typically thrust into the heat of battle as the Empire's vanguard. Only their exceptional skills and courage allow them to survive the rigors of the beginning of the combat theatres in which they participate. The members of the 1st Legion are said to never die, but simply go to hell and regroup. This is the basis for their eternal moniker, which they display with pride.

VSD Immortal - 1IL's former home

The Legion's current motto, Live With Courage, Die With Honor, was suggested by one of its former COs, Ralkata Tyrran, when the Legion was under the command of Marcus Aurelius and his XO, Cliff Chan. It outstandingly reflects the life and combat style of all 1st Legion personnel, from Commissioned Officers to NCMs. The Empire's enemies can be assured that the 1st Legion has a well-deserved reputation of being absolutely relentless in striving to achieve battlefield supremacy.

Brigades of the 1st Imperial Legion

1st Assault Brigade, the Immortals

1BDE is currently under the command of Captain Akai Ai, and his XO is 1st Lieutenant Joao Apa. The 1st Brigade's shares its motto with 1IL: "Live with Courage, Die with Honor."

4th Reconnaissance Brigade, the Spectres

4th Brigade Seal

4BDE is currently under the command of Captain Icarus Carinae, and his XO is Command Sergeant Redme Schwarz. The 4th Brigade's motto is: "DEMISE!" (pronounced de-me-say, the word is used as a greeting between 4BDE personnel, and as a battlecry).

Commanding Officers of the 1st Imperial Legion

1. Qaan Plo
2. Paul Kosh
3. Alan Steel
4. Max Power
5. Marcus Aurelius
6. Cliff Chan
7. Arbellason Saalar
8. Ralkata Tyrran
9. Inara Imperium
10. Arbellason Saalar
11. Califf D`Troit
12. Dragomir Kies
13. Morcha Drayson
14. Santiano Salazar (incumbent)