The Army of Galea
Galea's army has ever been impressive in its structure and capabilities. For all their faults, the Olarians have produced some of the finest generals in the history of Shaintar, which in part explains why the Empire has never been able to successfully invade Galea. Ranks of lieutenant or higher are considered a kind of nobility in Galea and are afforded certain considerations as such. A Lieutenant or Captain is roughly equivalent to a Master, Colonels and Commanders are on par with Lords, and a General is of a status with a Baron. The titles are not conferred, however. An officer is addressed by their rank, not by "Lord" or "Master." The honorific of their rank is retained even after retirement or mustering out.
There are 16 standing legions in the Galean Army; one for each of the Houses, as well as one that serves the Throne directly (there are those that grumble about this giving Aladay control over two legions) and the Legion of Silverthorne, the army of Fae dedicated to preserving the Kingdom (yet others complain that this means Aladay essentially controls three legions).
Each legion has anywhere between two and six brigades (units of between 5000 to 8000 troops). Each brigade consists normally of four or five battalions. A battalion has a normal compliment of four combat companies and a support company. Each company usually has four platoons, and each platoon normally has 40 to 50 men in it, divided evenly into squads.
Some of the more famous units in the Army include the 3rd Dwarvish Mountaineer Battalion (serving in the Legion of Aladay), the Blue Feather Battalion (the elite archer unit in the Grand Legion of Galea), the 7th Lyonnese Infantry Battalion, the Lance of the Shining Gauntlet (a company of the Legion of Olar), the Knights of the Black Pegasus (a company within the Legion of Avanon), and the King's Shield (a special company directly attached to the Royal Family).
Rank Structure
•	Grand Marshall - The highest military leader (below the King) in Galea. The Grand Marshall is normally given the status of a Chancellor, although in times of active warfare, he is elevated to the same level as the High Chancellor. 
•	General - Rank given to those who command one of the legions of the kingdom. It is also the rank of the Grand Marshall's Chief of Staff. 
•	Commander - Rank of those who command brigade-level units within the legions. 
•	Colonel - Rank of those commanding battalion-level units. 
•	Captain - Rank of those commanding companies. 
•	Lieutenant - Command platoons and serve as staff officers. 
•	Master Sergeant - Highest ranking non-officer rank in the army. Master Sergeants normally serve in staff positions, training posts, or as the ranking sergeant at the battalion level. 
•	Sergeant - Field leader for small units or assistant commanders for Captains and below. 
•	Corporal - Lowest rank of distinction; achieved for duration and meritorious service. Normally only accrues a raise in pay and privileges, although corporals can often be assigned temporary command of a squad