Citadel Arsenal
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| Type | Koïsoßwerke |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defence |
| Founded | 23.II.1722 AN |
| Headquarters | Citadel, Benacian Union |
| Area served | Benacia |
| Products |
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| Parent | Benacia Command |
The Citadel Arsenal, established on 23.II.1722 AN at the city of Citadel in Ransenar, is a manufacturing concern subordinate to and wholly owned by the Benacian Continental Theatre Command of the Raspur Pact. It was established with the purpose of developing and producing armoured scout vehicles for allied forces operating on the Benacian continent.
Construction
The construction of the new Citadel Arsenal site, located just outside the city of Citadel, commenced in the third month of 1722 AN, shortly after its establishment. This ambitious project aimed to create a state-of-the-art development and manufacturing facility within the year.
To expedite the construction process, Benacia Command enlisted a diverse workforce drawn from various sources across the continent. The labour force consisted of protected persons from the Benacian Labour Reserve, who were compelled to work on the project under the supervision of the Benacian Command. Additionally, corvee laborers were acquired from neighbouring Shirerithian territories to supplement the workforce. This utilisation of forced labour was a common practice in the Benacian Union, allowing for accelerated completion of vital strategic projects.
A dedicated construction site was established, complete with a camp to accommodate the various contingents of workers involved in the project. The camp provided basic housing facilities, communal areas for dining and socialising, and other essential amenities to support the workers throughout their arduous tasks. In order to maintain order and security, a barracks was erected to house the regiment from the General Inspectorate of Benacia Command, ensuring the protection of the site.
While the diverse origins of the labour force had the potential to present challenges, such as differences in faith, culture, and language, strict discipline and control were implemented to overcome these barriers and foster cooperation. Harsh measures were employed to maintain order and ensure productivity, including the withholding of rations from work parties that failed to meet their daily targets, and floggings for individual transgressions. Workers were also organised into sections of eight and work parties of forty, with collective punishments being meted out to those sections where a labourer engaged in sabotage or attempted to escape. Section overseers and work foremen were also held liable for the misconduct of their charges.
In addition to the labourers, experts in various specialised roles were provided by the Benacian Directorate of the Honourable Company to contribute their knowledge and skills to the construction project. These specialists enjoyed a more privileged existence at an adjoining camp. They were provided with residential bungalows, attended to by servants, and granted access to recreational facilities. The experts also had the liberty to visit the city of Citadel during their free time, allowing them opportunities for leisure and interaction with the local community.
Organisation
From its establishment, the Citadel Arsenal has been subordinate to the Supply & Production Bureau of the Logistics Directorate within Benacia Command's General Staff.
As of 1723 AN the director and commandant of the Citadel Arsenal was the Legate Tanit Kuat, seconded to Benacia Command from the Land Forces Commissariat of the Benacian Union Defence Force.
