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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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| − | The Ailon Nova Guard had a rich history that dated as far back as [[13,000 BBY]], with many successes and battle honors and consisted nearly exclusively of non-[[Human/Legends|Humans]] of the [[Ailon (species)|Ailon]] species. They believed in the concept of survival of the fittest and as such they often trained—almost religiously—to the highest possible standard. The Guard used a wide variety of weaponry, most notably the [[Eklot]]. |
+ | The Ailon Nova Guard had a rich history that dated as far back as [[13,000 BBY]], with many successes and battle honors and consisted nearly exclusively of non-[[Human/Legends|Humans]] of the [[Ailon (species)/Legends|Ailon]] species. They believed in the concept of survival of the fittest and as such they often trained—almost religiously—to the highest possible standard. The Guard used a wide variety of weaponry, most notably the [[Eklot]]. |
[[File:AilonNovaGuard-GAW.jpg|thumb|left|180 px|Ailon Nova Guard]] |
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==History== |
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| − | During the [[Clone Wars/Legends|Clone Wars]], the Nova Guard fought for the Galactic Republic and participated in at least two battles, the [[Battle of Ord Canfre]] and the [[Battle of Bassadro]]. The Nova Guard was also said to have participated in the slaughter of the [[Mandalorian Protectors]] at [[Norval II]]. |
+ | During the [[Clone Wars/Legends|Clone Wars]], the Nova Guard fought for the Galactic Republic and participated in at least two battles, the [[Battle of Ord Canfre]] and the [[Battle of Bassadro]]. The Nova Guard was also said to have participated in the slaughter of the [[Mandalorian Protectors/Legends|Mandalorian Protectors]] at [[Norval II]]. |
The Nova Guard believed that [[Galactic Emperor/Legends|Galactic Emperor]] [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]] embodied their belief, and supported him however they could. The [[Humanocentrism|Humanocentric]] Empire took advantage of this, and often hired them for "glorious" battles which were really suicide missions. They were used as disposable assets and their deaths in combat provided Imperial commanders with real-time intelligence.<ref name="Handbook">''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]''</ref> Two notable missions by the Nova Guard during this period were the toppling of [[King/Legends|King]] [[Satyr Azzlectico]] and the [[Sundering of Slession]]. |
The Nova Guard believed that [[Galactic Emperor/Legends|Galactic Emperor]] [[Palpatine/Legends|Palpatine]] embodied their belief, and supported him however they could. The [[Humanocentrism|Humanocentric]] Empire took advantage of this, and often hired them for "glorious" battles which were really suicide missions. They were used as disposable assets and their deaths in combat provided Imperial commanders with real-time intelligence.<ref name="Handbook">''[[Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide]]''</ref> Two notable missions by the Nova Guard during this period were the toppling of [[King/Legends|King]] [[Satyr Azzlectico]] and the [[Sundering of Slession]]. |
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==Organization and Philosophy== |
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| − | Numbering close to a billion soldiers, the Ailon Nova Guard was one of the most successful and fiercest fighting forces in the galaxy, a characteristic clearly visible in the organization of its ranks. Upon entering the Nova Guard, a new recruit would be given the rank of [[guardsman]] and could be promoted from there on. The next rank was [[Corporal/Legends|corporal]] who led a group of forty men called a section. Next came [[Lieutenant/Legends|lieutenant]] who led a platoon which consisted of six sections. A [[Major/Legends|major]], who led a company which was made up of eight platoons, came after lieutenant. Next came the position of [[Lieutenant Colonel|lieutenant colonel]] who led battalions which were made up of eight companies. A [[Colonel/Legends|colonel]] who led a regiment, a group consisting of two or more battalions, was the next rank up from lieutenant colonel. Next came [[ |
+ | Numbering close to a billion soldiers, the Ailon Nova Guard was one of the most successful and fiercest fighting forces in the galaxy, a characteristic clearly visible in the organization of its ranks. Upon entering the Nova Guard, a new recruit would be given the rank of [[guardsman]] and could be promoted from there on. The next rank was [[Corporal/Legends|corporal]] who led a group of forty men called a section. Next came [[Lieutenant/Legends|lieutenant]] who led a platoon which consisted of six sections. A [[Major/Legends|major]], who led a company which was made up of eight platoons, came after lieutenant. Next came the position of [[Lieutenant Colonel|lieutenant colonel]] who led battalions which were made up of eight companies. A [[Colonel/Legends|colonel]] who led a regiment, a group consisting of two or more battalions, was the next rank up from lieutenant colonel. Next came [[Major General]]s who led a division, which was made of six regiments. Next came [[Field Marshal]]s who led corps, all of whom made up the Ailon Marshalate, an elite command force that also doubled as a Ruling Council. The Supreme Commander of the Ailon Nova Guard was the High Marshal of Ailon. |
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The Ailon Nova Guard, also known simply as the Nova Guard, was a mercenary group based on the planet Ailon.
Overview
The Ailon Nova Guard had a rich history that dated as far back as 13,000 BBY, with many successes and battle honors and consisted nearly exclusively of non-Humans of the Ailon species. They believed in the concept of survival of the fittest and as such they often trained—almost religiously—to the highest possible standard. The Guard used a wide variety of weaponry, most notably the Eklot.
Ailon Nova Guard
The reputation of the Ailon Nova Guard was so impressive that they were often compared to the Mandalorians and the Emperor's Royal Guard. Their annual Ailon Military Celebrations were a major tourist attraction for the Ailon system, and were broadcast galaxy-wide. During the reign of the Empire, elite Imperial units also participated in these parades and ceremonies.
History
During the Clone Wars, the Nova Guard fought for the Galactic Republic and participated in at least two battles, the Battle of Ord Canfre and the Battle of Bassadro. The Nova Guard was also said to have participated in the slaughter of the Mandalorian Protectors at Norval II.
The Nova Guard believed that Galactic Emperor Palpatine embodied their belief, and supported him however they could. The Humanocentric Empire took advantage of this, and often hired them for "glorious" battles which were really suicide missions. They were used as disposable assets and their deaths in combat provided Imperial commanders with real-time intelligence.[1] Two notable missions by the Nova Guard during this period were the toppling of King Satyr Azzlectico and the Sundering of Slession.
After the Battle of Endor, however, they worked to eliminate any Imperial threats. The Nova Guard started by fighting Imperial forces in the Inner Rim and, due to their high success rate, later targeted fortress worlds in the Mid Rim.
During the Yuuzhan Vong War, the Ailon Nova Guard switched its allegiance to the impressive Yuuzhan Vong and aided the alien invaders in conquering the Inner Rim most notably Cona, Manaan, and Zeltros.
Organization and Philosophy
Numbering close to a billion soldiers, the Ailon Nova Guard was one of the most successful and fiercest fighting forces in the galaxy, a characteristic clearly visible in the organization of its ranks. Upon entering the Nova Guard, a new recruit would be given the rank of guardsman and could be promoted from there on. The next rank was corporal who led a group of forty men called a section. Next came lieutenant who led a platoon which consisted of six sections. A major, who led a company which was made up of eight platoons, came after lieutenant. Next came the position of lieutenant colonel who led battalions which were made up of eight companies. A colonel who led a regiment, a group consisting of two or more battalions, was the next rank up from lieutenant colonel. Next came Major Generals who led a division, which was made of six regiments. Next came Field Marshals who led corps, all of whom made up the Ailon Marshalate, an elite command force that also doubled as a Ruling Council. The Supreme Commander of the Ailon Nova Guard was the High Marshal of Ailon.
Sources
Ailon Nova Guard
- Galaxy Guide 9: Fragments from the Rim
"Special Military Unit Intelligence Update" — Star Wars Adventure Journal 15- Hideouts & Strongholds
- Gundark's Fantastic Technology: Personal Gear
- Threats of the Galaxy
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Galaxy at War
- Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side
- The Bounty Hunter Code: From the Files of Boba Fett
- Star Wars: Imperial Handbook: A Commander's Guide
