Ŝḥenĉeł'yhe

The Ŝḥenĉeł'yhe, commonly misspelled Shenchely are a division-sized military force in the service of Salome as Duchess of Brookshire. It initially formed as a mercenary group contracted to provide services in Brookshire. The Ŝḥenĉeł'yhe are multiethnic and multilingual, but are dominated by Laqs, who form its backbone of hardened fighters and leadership. As such, the group conducts itself primarily in a special variety of the Red Laqi language, Dolorbze.

Organization

Hase

Ŝḥenĉeł'yhe operations are directed by the Has (RL. "Council"). Together, the seven Hasešyšeh (RL. "Council Members") possess a controlling interest.

Formations

• Myćyiereh (RL. "The Nonsleepers")
  • 1st Myćyiereh
  • 2nd Myćyiereh
  • 3rd Myćyiereh
  • 4th Myćyiereh
• Ġogwonek'wnyrł'yh (RL. "The Journeymen") [Founded as Ġ°eg°yuenek°'ynyrł'yh]
  • 1st Ġogwonek'wnyrł'yh
  • 2nd Ġogwonek'wnyrł'yh
  • 3rd Ġogwonek'wnyrł'yh
• Pesyk'oś'wyc'eh (RL. "The Black Watchmen") [Founded as Pesyk'°ehe F'yc'ehe]
  • 1st Pesyk'oś'wc'eh
  • 2nd Pesyk'oś'w'yc'eh
  • 3rd Pesyk'oś'w'yc'eh
  • 4th Pesyk'oś'w'yc'eh
  • 5th Pesyk'oś'w'yc'eh
  • 6th Pesyk'oś'w'yc'eh
  • 7th Pesyk'oś'w'yc'eh
• Łym y Śyh (RL. "The Brothers of The Blood")
  • 1st Łym y Śyh
  • 2nd Łym y Śyh
• Tyġoryġwh (RL. "The Eagle-Owls")
  • Tyġoryġw Pesak'oh — independent company, life guards for Mamyr Aslanpx°e
  • 1st Tyġoryġwh
  • 2nd Tyġoryġwh
• Ć'eleiedźak'o'azeh (RL. "The Apt Pupils") [Founded as Ć'eleiedźak'°eh 'Azeh]
  • 1st Ć'eleiedźak'o'azeh
  • 2nd Ć'eleiedźak'o'azeh
  • 3rd Ć'eleiedźak'o'azeh
• Pxepceh Txežyreh (RL. "The Happy Woodspirits")
  • 1st Pxepceh Txežyreh
  • 2nd Pxepceh Txežyreh
  • 3rd Pxepceh Txežyreh
• Neip-ie-Neušy (RL. "The Today-or-Tomorrow")
  • 1st Neip-ie-Neušy
• Žauś'enĉe (RL. "The Without-Refuge"
  • 1st Žauś'enĉe
  • 2nd Žauś'enĉe

Authorized Composition

In IV.1683 AN, as part of an effort to systematize and expand the Ŝḥenĉeł'y ranks, the Duchess-in-Kehl issued directives detailing the authorized number and rank of owners and fighters for a correctly-organized and fully-staffed fighting company:

1 Tḥemat as commander;

5 Bysymeh, numbered according to seniority, with the first as second-in-command, and the remainder it command of each fighting Kort;

1 Ẑyŝypq, to enforce discipline and provide advice to the commander;

19 Feġzek'oh, to command each Kwp;

48 'Epe'as, to assist their Feġzeko' in command of the Kwp; and

96 Zeuak'oh, to do what they must.

Unit		Commander	Translation	Number	Notes
Xwrei		Tḥemat	"Circle, Company"	6;156
Kort Pćego		Bysym Apere	"Middle Troop"	1;8
Kwp Pćegoded		Ẑyŝypq	"Middlest Team"	2 (+4)	Ẑyŝypq, Commander's Manservant, and a disciplinarian from each troop
Myłyko zi Kwp		Feġzek'o	"Assets Team"	2 (+4)	Quartermaster, Quartermaster's assistant, and a supply supervisor from each troop
Kwp Ġeẑyre		Feġzek'o	"Cooking Team"	2 (+4)	Cook, Cook's assistant, and a mess distributor from each troop
'Aś Hehyġ zi Kwp		Feġzek'o	"Extraordinary Arms Team"	2+	Weapons master, Weapons master's assistant; additional as necessary to use and maintain nonstandard equipment
Kort [4]		Bysym Iat'wner-Iatfyner	"Troop"	1;37 [4;148]
Kwp Pćego		Feġzek'o	"Middle Team"	10	Heavy Weapons Section
'E Aŝokwbenyr		'Epe'as	"Tank-striking Arm"	3	Anti-Tank Group
'E Minedzyr		'Epe'as	"Mortar-throwing Arm"	3	Mortar Group
'E Šeryu		'Epe'as	"Well-aimed Arm"	3	Sniper Group
Kwp [3]		Feġzek'o	"Team"	9 [27]
'E Źeheć'otyr		Feġzek'o	"Scouting Arm"	3	Scout Group
C'eraxo zi 'E		C'eraxoł'y	"Gun Arm"	3	Machine Gun Group
Śhonćeh zi 'E		'Epe'as	"Rifles Arm"	3	Rifle Group

The fighting company, or Xwrai (RL. "circle"), is to have one Kort in the middle as its headquarters, with Kwpeh to supervise assets, cooking, and exceptional arms, as well as to oversee attached medical, engineer, logistics, and other units. It shall also have four fighting Korteh. Each fighting Kort shall have one Kwp in the middle as its headquarters, with 'Eh armed and trained for anti-tank, mortar, and sniper duties. It shall also have three fighting Kwpeh

to have four Korteh, one in the Middle

Ĉ'yfenĉeł'yh

The Ĉ'yfenĉeł'yh (RL. "debtless men") are a special forces formation within the Ŝḥenĉeł'yh, notable for being composed solely of fighters who furnished their own equipment and training, chose not to buy in as a shareholder, and otherwise have no debts to resolve through their service.

As such, they effectively function as subcontractors to the greater organization, and each unit of Ĉ'yfenĉeł'yh is organized independently to that of the main organization.

Ranks

Rank and position within the Ŝḥenĉeł'yh are dictated by financial status as well as fighting and command skill. Those who have been wealthy enough to buy into the organization to become a shareholder are called Bysymeh (RL. "Owners"). Those who signed on to provide their services to the organization to cover debts and had to be furnished with equipment and training are called Zeuak'oh (RL. "Fighters").

Ŝḥenĉeł'y rank insignia are marked on sapphire blue shoulder tabs, which are only earned by successfully completing all rounds of training. For soldiers, advancement is marked with buttons; for officers, it is marked by ribbons of varying width and number. Nypḥyk'o is an appointment conferred on tamtḥemats when serving as a field commander, especially when commanding a mixed force. Bysym has two levels, with Bysym Naḥyš'e ("Younger Officer") serving as an aid or command over a lower-ranking troop, and Bysym for senior company-grade roles, such as commanding a senior troop or as company 2i/c.

Bysymeh ("Officers")
Rank	Translation	Equivalent to Imperial Army	Role	Insignia
Nypḥyk'o	RL. "Standard Bearer"	Salbnan	Field Commander
Tamtḥemat	RL. "Wing Boss"	Ahmst / Tribune	Battalion Commander
Tḥemat	RL. "Boss"		Company Commander
Bysym	RL. "Owner, Host"	Golsapbir / Draconary	Subaltern (various)
Zeuak'oh ("Soldiers")
Rank	Translation	Equivalent to Imperial Army	Role	Insignia
Ẑyŝypq	RL. "Really Old"	Opratzan / Ordinate	Senior Fighter Lead Disciplinarian Advisor to Company Commander
Feġzek'o	RL. "Director"	Frum / Prime	Section Leader
'Epe'as	RL. "Skillful (Fighter)"	Chosen Man	Team Leader
Zeuak'o	RL. "Fighter"	Streïak	Trained Fighter
Ć'ale	RL. "Boy, lit. New Meat"	Nuïak	Recruit	none

Uniform & Equipment

All Ŝḥenĉeł'y are issued both pistol and rifle as part of standard gear. The M1525 semi-automatic pistol, with some units instead using the M1486 revolver, serves as a short-range defensive firearm. Being a Laq military formation, all Ŝḥenĉeł'y are also equipped with their personal dagger.

The M1610 semi-automatic rifle functions as the Ŝḥenĉeł'y primary offensive weapon, a significant upgrade from civilian-type or stolen M1568 and M1591 bolt-action rifles that many Laqi have been accustomed to for the past century. The M1610L, a variant developed in coordination with Laqi marksmen to meet their demands, is the most common type in use.

Each fighting team is issued one Wren LMG, while heavy weapons teams are issued recoilless rifles, mortars, and sniper-variant M1591s to fulfill their specialized roles. Other firearms, such as submachine guns, anti-materiel rifles, MPADS, etc, are deployed from company stores according to mission.