12-22-2001, 05:37 AM
The Guard is founded on the 'Three Pillars' of LOYALTY, HONOR, and SERVICE. The 'Pillars' are explained thus:<br>
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LOYALTY - A guardsman shall be loyal unto his Empyre. He shall defend its nobility, its citizens, fellow guardsman, and the Emperor unto the death. Attempting to subvert or betray the sacred oaths and trusts placed in him is the highest of crimes.<br>
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HONOR - A guardsman shall maintain the highest standards of honor both on and off the battlefield. He is responsible for his conduct at all times, as any actions taken by him reflect upon the whole of the Guard. He will retain the standards of etiquette, show kindness, uphold the law, and be merciful in the execution of his duties.<br>
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SERVICE - (Or 'devotion to duty') A guardsman serves his Empyre and his Empyre alone. The Guard serves not one man, but the hopes and dreams of the entire people. A guardsman's dedication and love for his Empyre is such that none should have to call that into question. His service to the Guard shall be whole and complete, forsaking all others while in its care. None shall stand higher in his heart while he wears its colors.<br>
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These three 'Pillars' are sworn to upon the oath each guardsman takes when he is accepted unto their number<br>
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This is the closest that I've come to a motto so far, and as a motto goes it is a good one. <p></p><i></i>
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LOYALTY - A guardsman shall be loyal unto his Empyre. He shall defend its nobility, its citizens, fellow guardsman, and the Emperor unto the death. Attempting to subvert or betray the sacred oaths and trusts placed in him is the highest of crimes.<br>
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HONOR - A guardsman shall maintain the highest standards of honor both on and off the battlefield. He is responsible for his conduct at all times, as any actions taken by him reflect upon the whole of the Guard. He will retain the standards of etiquette, show kindness, uphold the law, and be merciful in the execution of his duties.<br>
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SERVICE - (Or 'devotion to duty') A guardsman serves his Empyre and his Empyre alone. The Guard serves not one man, but the hopes and dreams of the entire people. A guardsman's dedication and love for his Empyre is such that none should have to call that into question. His service to the Guard shall be whole and complete, forsaking all others while in its care. None shall stand higher in his heart while he wears its colors.<br>
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These three 'Pillars' are sworn to upon the oath each guardsman takes when he is accepted unto their number<br>
<br>
This is the closest that I've come to a motto so far, and as a motto goes it is a good one. <p></p><i></i>
