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The recruit is the cannon fodder of the army...that is to say the highly valued intake and trainee rank of the Duchy, for a short while, each member of the guard shall assume the rank of recruit to prove themselves loyal and honourable - and worthy of a place in the guard.

The recruit uniform serves just as well as any other guard uniform to protect the new starters from the enemy of the city. Their uniform is made from iron coloured ingots, and a duchy red kilt - the trade mark of the guard.

The armsman and guardsman form the bulk of the army of Trinsic, being the "average joe" rank of the army. Upon completion of your training, you become one of the soldiers and guards of Trinsic, an Armsman. Upon reccomendation, you are granted the rank of Guardsman, a more elite fighting force of Trinsic.

Again, the armour is made up of iron coloured ingots, although at this rank you are also granted copper coloured plate mail arms, to symbolise your rank and status within the city (and also make you a more obvious target for villains).

Upon recommendation, and award of the rank of Guardsman, you are given a duchy red sash to wear on your shoulder - identifying you as a potential bit of competition for any villains who choose to attack, and a sure fire sob story recipricle for those unfortunates who are subject to a crime within the city.

On reciept of the rank of Officer (titles may vary) you are granted a duchy red doublet. This serves to hide the blood stains you will no doubt gain from your increasing encounters with villains. You still wear your copper arms of villain summoning, but now your blood contributes to the dye of your doublet. Adds an entirely different meaning to "bleeding for a cause" doesn't it?

Captain of the guards - the ultimate in target practice for any villain. Comes complete with Duchy red cloak and blood red doublet. At this rank, the copper arms remain, however your mere presence is sufficient to summon villains to your vicinity, whether in uniform or out of uniform. However, at this rank - you can command the respect... sort of... of your army, and the aid of the guards. Be aware - the cloak is DUCHY red, not BLOOD red, and we would prefer you (as a respected member of the army) could keep it that way.