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1st Imperial Legion
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| 1st Imperial Legion | |
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| Information | |
| Abbreviations | 1IL |
| Motto | "Live with Courage, Die with Honor." |
| Active | Y0-Present |
| Branch | Imperial Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Coruscant Oversector Deep Core Sector |
| Legion Command | |
| LCO | HCOL Akai Ai |
| LSO | |
| BCO | HCOL Tec Vaan |
| BXO | |
| BCO | LTCOL Redme Schwarz |
| BXO | MAJ Treb Somar |
| Operations/Missions | |
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| Awards | |
| Legion of the Month
 - (WARSP)  - (TPCR)  - (TPBA)  - (UDS) | |
The 1st Imperial Legion is the premier unit of the Imperial Army. 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 Galactic Empire, and the legion is home to some of the most skilled and brave Imperial soldiers.
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History
Origins
The earliest records of the 1st Legion have been lost. Plo Qaan and Jacen Boshuu are the first known commanders of the unit. Late in Year 4, the Army was composed of units known as Regiments (equivalent to modern-day Legions). Each Regiment was split into two to four Battalions. Alan Steel is known to have joined the ranks of the 1st Imperial Regiment under the 1st Imperial Battalion, an infantry unit that originally bore the nickname Pathfinders. During the Imperial Army reformation of Year 5, Regiments were restructured into Brigades. In early Year 6, the Imperial Army had only two active Brigades, one of which being the 1st Brigade.
Year 6 to Year 9
The Imperial Army underwent another reformation sometime between Year 6 and Year 9, this time reforming the Legions. For some months in Year 9, the Army again called these units Brigades. During this time, the unit was known as the 1st Imperial Brigade. The unit was led by Major Cliff Chan, then Brigadier General Mintaka Kyuzo on an interim basis before Arbellason Saalar was appointed the commanding officer of the 1st Imperial Brigade on Year 9 Day 203. During his tenure, the units were changed back to Legions. Saalar was soon appointed as the Army Quartermaster; his executive officer, Ralkata Tyrran, succeeded him as the commanding officer of the 1st Imperial Legion on Year 9 Day 321.
Year 9 to Year 12
Tyrran served as the LCO for nearly one year. Matrel Byden served temporarily as his executive officer, and she was replaced by Elysia Dragonsky upon her retirement. Under Tyrran and Dragonsky, the 1st Imperial Legion flourished. The unit earned several efficiency awards, and Tyrran was awarded the 1st Legion Cross for his influential work as its commander. When Dragonsky retired, Tyrran appointed Inara Imperium as her replacement. Before too long, Tyrran was appointed to Army High Command to replace Colonel Mark ein Arton as the Army Adjutant under Major General Bacara Kex. He continued to serve as the 1ILCO for some time after his appointment, but Imperium succeeded him as the legion commanding officer on Year 10 Day 201. The 1st Legion, which had been engaged in Operation Consolidation, was called upon to secure the rebelling planet Ithilivir and was later praised for its immediate and effective response. In the final days of Year 10, Imperium was stripped of her position by Army Command, after which Imperium defected from the Empire, taking several members of the 1st Legion with her. Brigadier General Saalar served as the interim LCO for twenty days, and Califf D`Troit was appointed as the LCO on Year 11 Day 20. D`Troit has been credited with returning the 1st Legion to its former glory, and he went on to serve as the Army Adjutant under Major General Graeda L`Annan. He served as the LCO for nearly a year, with executive officers Elysia Dragonsky, Josef DeLaurel, Elvira Falston, and Dragomir Kies serving in quick succession. On Year 11 Day 356, Kies succeeded D`Troit as the legion commanding officer.
Year 12 to Year 14
Operations and Missions
The 1st Legion has been at the forefront of many an Imperial campaign and training exercise, in joint taskings with the 1st Fleet. Most notably, elements of the 1st Legion were instrumental in securing the Ralltiir System in the Darpa Sector for the Galactic Empire in mid-Year 13, subsequently earning it the praise and recognition of the entire Empire, and, more importantly, the gratitude of His Majesty, Emperor Guinar Ndengin the First. For its actions in the Ralltiir theatre, every member of the 1st Brigade, the sub-unit deployed to secure the system, was granted the Unit Distinguished Service medal from Lord General L`Annan herself.
Marching Stormtroopers: Crollia
On Day 59 Year 9, the First Legion was summoned to the planet of Crollia where it took part in military maneuvers. Members of the "Immortals" rose to this challenge, completing the training of over eight squadrons of troops in record time. The training drills surpassed expectations, especially considering they used nothing more than infantry equipment. This mission ended on Day 190 Year 9.
Bastion Project
The 1st Legion was tasked to assist the Coruscanti Regional Government with their project of developing Bastion early in Year 10. They were involved in improving infrastructure for many cities throughout Bastion to adequately house the planet's 260 billion citizens. Bastion's economy boomed as a result of their efforts. The investment into developing Bastion has been considered a great success, and the Galactic Empire collects over 12 billion credits in yearly taxes from Bastion. Although the assignment was not considered traditional work for soldiers, the Immortals were honored to participate in work that they felt would support and strengthen the Empire for years to come.
Operation Consolidation
Mission details are classified presently.
Action at Ithilivir
The citizens of the planet Ithilivir revolted against the Empire. The Immortals, who were already engaged in Operation Consolidation, were called upon to recapture the planet. After a month's struggle, the Legion was able to secure the Planet. The soldiers of 1IL were highly praised for swiftly rising to meet the call of duty.
Operation Mad Hatter
Main Article: Conflict on Basho
Name and Motto
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| VSD Immortal - 1IL's former home |
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.
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 Brigade
The 1st Brigade—nicknamed Immortals—is an assault brigade commanded by High Colonel Tec Vaan Under his command, the brigade has been at the forefront of all manner of active duty deployments and operations in some of the Empire's most heavily populated worlds. The 1st Brigade shares the legion motto: "Live with Courage, Die with Honor."
4th Brigade
The 4th Brigade—nicknamed Spectres—is a reconnaissance brigade commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Redme Schwarz and his executive officer Major Treb Somar. The 4th Brigade's motto is "DEMISE!" (pronounced de-me-say), which is used as a battlecry as well as a greeting between the Spectres.
Members
Legion Commanders
 CO: Plo Qaan XO: Jacen Boshuu |
CO: Paul Kosh XO: Jacen Boshuu |
 CO: Jacen Boshuu XO: Alan Steel |
 CO: Alan Steel XO: Jamie Walters |
 CO: Max Power XO: Mark Centurion Marcus Aurelius |
 CO: Marcus Aurelius XO: Cliff Chan |
 CO: Cliff Chan XO: K`Crydon Katana Arbellason Saalar |
 CO: Arbellason Saalar XO: Wolfgang Rasolam Graeda L'Annan Ralkata Tyrran |
 CO: Ralkata Tyrran XO: Matrel Byden Elysia Dragonsky Inara Imperium |
 CO: Inara Imperium XO: Cyrus Minx Igneus Esh |
 CO: Califf D`Troit XO: Elysia Dragonsky Josef DeLaurel Elvira Falston Dragomir Kies |
 CO: Dragomir Kies XO: Morcha Drayson |
 CO: Morcha Drayson |
 CO: Santiano Salazar |
 CO: Akai Ai |
Brigade Commanders
1st Brigade Commanders
CO: Akai Ai XO: Dante Erinith Kol Seraph Joao Apa Mordamen Bast |
 CO: Gunther Rall XO: Mordamen Bast Rik Zoidic |
 CO:Tec Vaan XO: Vacant |
4th Brigade Commanders
 CO: Tamarynn Farr XO: Santiano Salazar |
CO: Santiano Salazar XO: Icarus Carinae |
 CO: Kol Seraph XO: Icarus Carinae |
 CO: Icarus Carinae XO: Redme Schwarz |
CO: Gunther Rall XO: Redme Schwarz |
 CO: Redme Schwarz XO: Treb Somar |
