LORE | Registrar Corps

LORE

The Gold Leaf Army has significantly grown in the past years. Through offering numerous benefits, drafting and other means, it has become the second largest military in the Sunrise Isles, second to only the USRF. It enjoys undisputed control over Bargetown and Windernola Island, plus minor influence in Sunrise City and several patrol routes through the region.

With these perks, however, come many issues. Many servicemen in the GLA have become too undisciplined or outright corrupt, especially after the fall of the Winthrop dynasty. Marshals have proven to be ineffective and politically oriented rather than loyal to Bargetown herself, while Sergeants and their higher ups have schemes of their own.

In an attempt to counter an epidemic of corruption and unrest, the Brigadiers have signed a decree that allows the formation of the Registrar Corps—an administrative unit within the Gold Leaf Army. With the purpose of overseeing civilians and soldiers alike, Registrars are often seen on the field, while their superiors handle the logistics, planning and more important operations.

The first batches of Registrars are outsourced from failed sergeants, corrupt soldiers and even company strikebreakers, though the latter occurrence is relatively rare. Who funds the corps is an open secret, with the local Traders’ Guild being the largest investor. Due to this, Registrars are always willing to do the dirty work of a corporation should it be needed. Contrary to their purpose, many members of the Registrar Corps are notoriously ignorant of their duties regarding corruption and discipline, letting servicemen do whatever they want as long as it does not harm them. It is not uncommon for Registrars to engage in cases of corruption themselves.

However, these men and women are willing to tackle large cases of corruption should enough evidence be provided—mostly out of preservation of their own rank.

Following the January 2165 coup, the Registrar Corps fall under the direct control of the Council of Ministers. As a result, its authority was expanded to grant the Registrars the same powers over agents as they enjoy over servicemen.

PURPOSE

The main purpose of a Registrar is to keep the soldiers and agents controlled to a degree. Many do not enforce certain rules, allowing the servicemen and agents to do whatever as long as they do not do anything egregious.
The secondary purpose of a Registrar is to combat major corruption. Fearful for their own lives, Registrars brush minor cases of corruption amongst servicemen and agents under the rug. Commonly, they participate in corrupt schemes of their own.
Registrars are also commonly picked to act as bodyguards should it be needed, especially for more valued persons.
Registrars are also often used as pawns for the Council of Ministers to exert control over the branches and general public.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Registrars are viewed as the face of Bargetown's militia and government, commonly appearing at important parades and on propaganda posters.
It is very rare for new Registrars to stay clean and innocent of corruption. Many of them are directly coerced into participating in all kinds of schemes, lest they become outcasts or even get fragged.
It is uncommon but not impossible for Registrars to force soldiers into battle, mostly at gun or sword point.
For the average serviceman and agent, Registrars are their best chance at gaining recognition, medals, money or promotions. It is an open secret that servicemen and agents can work hand in hand with corrupt Registrars for their own gain.

CONDUCT

Hard pressed by their superiors to maintain formal appearances, Registrars commonly utilise ceremonial clothes—even when in the barge. The main standard uniform for the corps is a decade old tunic, passed down from retired or deceased officers, with the Registrars being given little freedom to change their formal attire. Complaints about discomfort during battle have arisen, but have ultimately been put down after a slight revision by the fur company producing the tunics. Although not a necessary tool, the main symbol of the corps has become an officer’s sabre, symbolising the bravery and strength they’re supposed to have. Maintenance of equipment is widely taught among the corps.

Registrars manage servicemen at all times, from law enforcement to wasteland patrolling to raging battles. It is up to the Corps members themselves on how they want to treat the soldiers below them, but the system financially incentivises a lack of attachment, verbal harassment and even physical brutality should the situation call for it. Compassionate Registrars are rare and few in between—and the ones who do show any instances of kindness either change for the worse or disappear. This has led to the Corps being viewed as many things: thieves, megalomaniacs, losers, rich kids or just people in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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