Military Commission of Kazdel
The Military Commission's emblem as shown in the
Main Theme. Before Kazdel's coat of arms is revealed in
Terra: A Journey, this was used as a representation of Kazdel.
Other names
- Kazdelian War Council (former name)
- Military Council of Kazdel
Simplified Chinese
卡兹戴尔军事委员会
Traditional Chinese
卡茲戴爾軍事委員會
The Military Commission of Kazdel is one of the antagonistic factions of the second part of Arknights' Main Theme. It is the national military organization of Kazdel composed of Sarkaz mercenaries and soldiers under the leadership of Regent Theresis. Originally beginning as an effort to modernize Kazdel's military from potential conflicts against non-Sarkaz enemies, it devolves into a jingoistic military junta infamous for its occupation of Londinium, the capital of Victoria, to further the goal of delivering the Sarkaz's vengeance unto the entire Terra.
Background[edit]
Foundation[edit]
The Military Commission originated from the Kazdelian War Council, a military body that was first established by General Theresis and his sister, the newly-crowned Sarkaz King Theresa, in Terran year 898 after the failed yet devastating crusade that led to Kazdel's third disintegration. The purpose for its foundation was to unite the Sarkaz Royal Court under a wing in times of difficulties that could threaten the Sarkaz's survival. Following the War of the Four Nations in 1031, Theresis noticed the weakening of the Terran heartland and sought to modernize the Kazdelian military that could defend their homeland. Through various modernization plans, he took the seat as the new commander-in-chief and reorganized all the Sarkaz armed forces into the modern Military Commission.[1][2]
Civil war era[edit]
Throughout the two hundred years of peace time, the Military Commission simply serves as a national defense force. Under Theresis' leadership, it is able to protect the country from interference of foreign power on its domestic issues, hence allowing Kazdel to be rebuilt undisturbed. However, the Military Commission's radicalized vindication against non-Sarkaz brought disagreement with Theresa's Babel, an institution meant to communicate with other nations and reconcile their relationships. The presence of non-Sarkaz operators in Kazdel aroused conflicts between the vindictive ultra-nationalists supporting the Military Commission and pro-Babel Sarkaz.[2] Since then, there had been an ideological split between Theresa and Theresis: the former sought to use pacifist, diplomatic means to reconcile the relationships between the Sarkaz and non-Sarkaz, hence bringing a long-term peace to Kazdel, whereas the latter believed military might was the ultimate answer to defend themselves from another destructive war upon Kazdel.
In the summer of 1086, starting from a minor incident in which a Babelite teacher accidentally injured a pro-Commission teacher, the Military Commission got the excuse to launch a coup against Theresa's faction which resulted in a wide-scale conflict in the country that forced Babel to flee from Kazdel as fugitives.[3][4] To increase his military might, Theresis listed numerous mercenaries into the Commission against Theresa's loyalists in Babel, resulting in a proliferation of mercenaries throughout the war.[5] Through several aids from spies and supporters from Babel's side, the Military Commission was able to weaken Babel from within that led to severe strategic failures. The final battle of the civil war occurred in the autumn of 1094 when Theresis dispatched assassins infiltrating the landship to conduct a "decapitation operation" against Theresa, who would fall to her injuries after fending off the invading enemy forces. Unbeknownst to anyone, the Military Commission's raid had a key element from Babel's within; The Doctor, who previously made a deal with Theresis in exchange for the technology that could allow the Sarkaz to control Originium, therefor turning their back against Babel.[6][7]
Despite his victory in the civil war of 1094, Theresis did not immediately redeem the Sarkaz's Black Crown, much to many's surprise. Rather, he declared himself as a regent and used his influence and authority to reunify the Kazdelian military and the Sarkaz Royal Court following their split throughout the war.[3]
Londinium occupation[edit]
In 1091, Theresis and the Military Commission were invited by the Duke of Cavendish to visit his manor, who believed that the empire could give them a good use.[8] Three years later, as the deadline imposed by his Messenger was approaching, Cavendish would employ them as mercenaries to help pacify the unrest caused by the Duke of Stafford's attempted coup d'etat. Theresis used this opportunity to have the Kazdelian army enter Londinium, effectively placing Victoria under Kazdel occupation. Even though their soldiers were equipped with crude weapons in the beginning, they easily suppressed the Parliamentarian forces spearheaded by the Tower and Steam Knights and took 70% of control over the city's wall guards within a week, leading to the total annihilation of the two elite forces. To prevent any uprising, they took almost a month to hang rebellious nobles.[9][10]
Since then, the Military Commission has been utilizing Londinium's facilities to fulfill Theresis' grand mission. By occupying the capital, they effectively control its military factories that eventually help upgrade their weapons. The soldiers of the Commission have since received basic military training through the command of Lettou, the leading wall guard of Londinium and a leader of Gallic restorationists, even though he was eventually betrayed by the Military Commission later on. The Commission also ordered the construction of a giant airship, the Shard as a giant Catastrophe manipulator, and Sarkaz altars that could create wide-range Arts. Their ultimate purpose was to convert Londinium into a huge ritual site to summon the second Amnannam, the first Catastrophe in Terran history, in an effort to both liberate the enslaved Sarkaz dead souls from the influence of the first Originium and cast their vindication against other Terran great powers over the humiliation. On the other hand, the Commission's actions only worsen the worldwide discrimination of the Sarkaz as it makes non-Sarkaz races stereotype them further with violence.
After the Londinium Crisis, the Military Commission was able to retreat back to Kazdel without suffering severe casualties, but the incident also marked the revival of Babel as Kazdel's provisional government with the collapse of the old Sarkaz Royal Court. The disagreement between Babel and the Military Commission was settled when W aka. Wiš'adel bombarded the former headquarters of the Commission to declare an end of the twin kings' era, forcing the Military Commission to conduct peace negotiation with Babel that ushered in a new era or collaboration.[11][12]
Notable members[edit]
| Character
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Information
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Status
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| The Regent of Kazdel and brother of Theresa, who took over the leadership of Kazdel following Theresa's assassination. Killed by Ascalon at the Palace of Westhaleg's underground throne. | Alive |
| A young general of the Military Commission commanding the Sarkaz forces in Londinium, noted to be a rival of Ascalon. Uses the Teekazwurtzen floating Arts Unit in combat. Became the supreme commander of the Military Commission following Theresis' death. | Alive |
| Victorian lieutenant colonel of Gaulish descent who collaborated with the Military Commission during their occupation of Londinium. Committed suicide in front of Duq'arael. | Deceased |
| The youngest officer of the Military Commission with connections to the Scar Market, commands the Sarkaz forces stationed in the "Lifebone". | Alive |
| Defected from Babel, worked for the Duke of Cavendish during the Sarkaz occupation of Londinium. Killed in the ambush on the Steam Knights at the Mausoleum of Kings. | K.I.A. |
| A lieutenant of the Nachzehrer Withered Court and Manfred's adjutant. | W.I.A. |
| Character
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Information
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Status
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| Defected to Babel during the civil war in Kazdel. | Alive |
| Defected to Rhodes Island after the chaos in Norport Borough, later joined the re-established Babel. | Alive |
| Defected to R.I. during their infiltration of Norport Borough, later joined the re-established Babel. | Alive |
| Left the War Council and settled in Sami after the Kazdelian Crusade of 898. | Alive |
| Defected to R.I. after being saved by Hoederer, Ines, and W. | Alive |
| Temporarily collaborates with the Military Commission. | Deceased |
| Former commander-in-chief of the Kazdelian War Council. | K.I.A. |
Enemies[edit]
Mercenaries[edit]
Heirbearers[edit]
Nachzehrers[edit]
Absurdists[edit]
Sarkaz Royal Court[edit]
Boneguards[edit]
Victorian collaborators[edit]
Gallery[edit]
The interior of the Military Commission of Kazdel's hall
References[edit]
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