Marshal of the Empire

Field Marshal Field Marshal of the Realm
Branch:	Imperial Army
Abbreviation:	FM
Formation:	2017 (Modernity)
Current Holder:	Carolus XIII Vasa

The Field Marshal (FM), or also called Field Marshal of the Realm is the highest rank in the Imperial Sarovian Army as of 2017. A five-star rank, it is equivalent to First Sea Lord in the Imperial Sarovian Navy. Field marshals traditionally remain officers for life, although they receive half pay and perks when they are not on duty or retire. The post has been used sporadically throughout its history and has been vacant for parts in 2022 (when Field Marshal Ärle Kaine was removed from his position).

In all of Sarovian history, only 14 men and women were given official commissions as a Field Marshal, excluding two disputed holders of the office, and excluding honorary appointments. If those numbers are included, the total rises to 18. A Sarovian Field Marshal is given the right to wear a unique uniform, including a special Field Marshal’s baton as a symbol of office, a retirement gift of 3,500 Saros upon retirement, the right to marshal batons in their heraldry, the post nominal “FM” and more. The first holder of the office Marshal Sarolus, the namesake of Sarovia, and second in command to Carolus X Zor. The first modern holder however was the 1st Duke of Poltava, Sevirax Vasa in 2017, great great grandfather to the current Lieutenant-General of the Guards.

According to the Sarovian National Defence Act of 2020, The Field Marshal of the Realm is a position appointed by Tel Majis Imperialò, do Royo y Imperad to serve a period of three months (90 days). The Field Marshal of the Realm is the highest military rank in the entire Imperial Armed Forces, and holds massive influence and command over their respective units, as well as colonial units. They are awarded their Marshal’s Baton - their symbol of authority.

In 311 AS, with the accession to the throne of Carolus XIII, he was the last officer to be promoted to the rank, assuming the position of Honorary Field Marshal.

Insignia of rank

The insignia of an Imperial Sarovian field marshal comprises two crossed staffs in a wreath of laurel leaves, with a crown above. Upon appointment, Sarovian field marshals are given a gold-tipped baton which they can carry on formal occasions.

List of field marshals

The vast majority of officers who held the rank of field marshal were professional soldiers of the Imperial Sarovian Army. Most Marshals served in several wars, and were injured in battle.

Field Marshal's of the Imperial Sarovian Army

Name and Style	Regiment	Portrait	Birth	Promotion Date	Death
Sir Sevirax Vasa, Duc eui Poltava OSE	I Corps (English)	N/A	1666	2019	Living
Rose, Countess eui Scotia	I Corps (English)			2019	Living
Mathieveas Kaine, Duc eui Vurgos	I Corps (English)			2019	Living
Sir Marty OSE, Duc eui Belbata & Bergonia- (Stripped of titles in the Jacobite rebellion)	I Corps (English) - II Corps (Portuguese)			2019	Living
Dame Cincinnis, Archduchess of Kiev OSE	I Corps (English) - II Corps (Portuguese)	N/A		2019	Living
Sir Andrey, Visärle Poltava OSE- (Stripped of titles in the Jacobite rebellion)	I Corps (English) - II Corps (Portuguese)			2019	256 AS
Kiba, Ärle Ironwood	I Corps (English) - II Corps (Portuguese)	N/A		2019	Living
Hizack Bonhart - (Stripped of titles for treason)	I Corps (English) - II Corps (Portuguese)			2019	Living
Moonee	I Corps (English) - II Corps (Portuguese)			2020	260 AS
Sir Brynjolf, Archduke of Sorrel OSE	I Corps (English) - II Corps (Portuguese)			2020	265 AS
Sir Alexander, Viscount Lochland OSE	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Preuze (RDP)			2020	270 AS
Sir Hawk OSE - (Stripped of titles in the Jacobite rebellion)	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Preuze (RDP)	N/A		2020	Living
Sir Coffeus OSE - (Stripped of titles in the Jacobite rebellion)	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Preuze (RDP)			2021	Living
Sir Eliott Vasa, OSE	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Preuze (RDP)			2021	Living
Atomus, Baran eui Belmont	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Preuze (RDP)			2021	Living
Tel Majis Imperialò Carolus XII - Royo y Imperad	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Preuze (RDP)			2021	236 AS
Tel Majis Imperialò Constantine VI - Royo y Imperad	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Preuze (RDP)			2021	247 AS
Tel Majis Imperialò Brianna I - Roya y Imeresse	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Nassau (RDN) - Regimento de Preuze (RDP)			2021	267 AS
Tel Majis Imperialò Constantine IX - Royo y Imperad	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Lanceiros (RDL) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Regimento de Nissa (RDN) - Cape Brianna Infantry Regiment (CBIR)			2023	311 AS
Sir John Vasa, Prînzip eui Kiev OSE	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Lanceiros (RDL) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Cape Brianna Infantry Regiment (CBIR)			2023	Living
D. Itteus Kaine, Arle Kaine	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Regimento de Lanceiros (RDL) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Cape Brianna Infantry Regiment (CBIR)			2023	Living
Tel Majis Imperialò Constantine IX - Royo y Imperad	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Modena Rifles Regiment (MRR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Cape Brianna Infantry Regiment (CBIR)			2023	311 AS
Sir John Vasa, Prînzip eui Kiev OSE	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Modena Rifles Regiment (MRR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Cape Brianna Infantry Regiment (CBIR)			2023	Living
Tel Majis Imperialò Carolus XIII - Royo y Imperad	Royal Sarholm Regiment (RSR) - Modena Rifles Regiment (MRR) - Regimento de Vurgos (RDV) - Regimento de Kiev (RDK) - Cape Brianna Infantry Regiment (CBIR)			2023	Living