Imperial Constabulary
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| Active: | 1671 AN - Present |
| Motto | Guarding the Heart of Shireroth: We Stand Vigilant. |
| Allegiance: | Commissioner for Civil Defense, Ministry of Military Affairs, Imperial Government |
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| Type: | Police Force, Militia |
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The Imperial Constabulary is the primary law enforcement and umbrella agency responsible for maintaining peace, order, and security within the boundaries of the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. Established by orders of the Landsraad and Imperial Household in the aftermath of the Kalirion Fracture, it operates under the auspices of the Ministry of Military Affairs and falls directly under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner for Civil Defense. Its mission is to serve and protect all citizens and residents of Shireroth, upholding the rule of law and ensuring domestic tranquility throughout the empire's territories.
Structure & Organization
The organizational structure of the Imperial Constabulary mirrors that of military institutions, reflecting its origins as militia which were brought under the authority of the Ministry of Military Affairs. This allowed for efficient command-and-control mechanisms and clear delineations between various ranks and responsibilities.
Special Forces & Divisions
To address diverse challenges faced by the Imperial Constabulary, specialized units have been established:
- Imperial Inquisition: Responsible for criminal investigations and prosecutions.
- Imperial Marshals: As the elite division of the Constabulary, they are entrusted with maintaining order in the Imperial Dominions and serving as liaisons between the national police force and regional authorities. Additionally, they provide specialized investigation, surveillance, and counterterrorism capabilities. They are older than the nationwide Constabulary (having grown from the local Shirekeepian police forces) and by far the most well-known representatives of the Constabulary, thanks to their red uniforms.
- Imperial Gendarmerie (Military Police), in Apollonia also known as Kampeitai: Modeled after similar paramilitary police forces found elsewhere, gendarmes primarily operate in rural regions where conventional police presence may be sparse. They possess both law enforcement and limited military capacities to effectively respond to emerging threats. They also act as military police.
- Imperial Border Guards: Depending on their location, specialized unit trained for patrolling the border region. Some of its units are specialised in patrolling the remote mountain ranges that span parts of the Empire (mostly in central Apollonia). Those repsonsible for the maritime borders are trained to conduct maritime law enforcement, search-and-rescue operations, and environmental protection along coastal waters and major waterways within Shirerithian territory.
- Local/State Police Departments: Often militias responsible for keeping the peace within a township.
