State Guard

"Guardsmen are not merely soldiers - they are the most dedicated men and women we have. If the State Police is the Master's shield, and the Army His sword, then surely the Guard are His secret weapon."

- Chancellor Andrew MacKimmey, at the Annual Party Rally of 2020.

The State Guard is the fourth largest organization the Service has it's disposal, after the Civil Authority, State Police and Service Army. It's members are reffered to as Guardsmen, although the organization contains both men and women. Growing out of a small ceremonial faction, the State Guard has risen to become the dominant organization in the Service. It has influence in the ministries of Security, War, Enlightenment and is very involved with research and development. There is great friction between the State Police and the State Guard, and the two organizations have come to blows more often than once.

Background
The State Guard grew out of several disorganized Unionist paramilitary organizations. Originally acting as ceremonial and parade unit, they were informally called the "Guard", as they often threw out hecklers and others who disagreed with Unionisim. The process of formally establishing this group was gradual, and as such it is impossible to place an offical date upon it's forming. Finally, it was named the "State Guard", and recieved it's trademark black uniforms.

Recruitment
Like other Service Unionist organizations, the State Guard do not discriminate on groups of gender, sexual orientation, or race. However, the State Guard is by no means an easy organization to join. Recruits must be physically fit, have no trace of disloyalty in their immediate family and be from a family in which one member must already be a member of the State Guard. This has created a sense of aristocracy, family and loyalty that binds the State Guard together.

Leadership
Just as inside the State Police and Service Army, the State Guard's chief executive is known as a High Commander. The High Commander has the final say in any aspect of the State Guard, although he will often not get involved.

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