Founded by Victoria Eternal following the brutal Englican Civil War of the 17th century, through the grace of God and the eternal queen they found peace amongst brothers. As a unified nation the Englicans incorporated the surrounding kingdoms Caledonia, Cambria, and Hibernia under one porcelain flag. All through the grace of the Eternal Queen and her divine light.
The Visigeist were among the first to acknowledge her divine mandate, serving willingly as her right hand and trusted advisors across her realm.
As the Great Europan powers fought over continental supremacy, the Englican began to push across the sea, their dominion soon overshadowing the fallen sun of the Gothorum Empire across the oceans of the world.
Colonies from the coasts of Afrika, to the shores of the Fleshscape, to the lands down under, to Colonies in the new world. The Englicans were the first of the Europans to make contact and dock within the Floating City of Atlantropa. They would become a constant thorn in the ambitions of the Europan powers, by 1777 when the Americans finally re-emerged from the layers, the Englicans would be the first Europan Power to meet them.
The heart of the empire
The Queen Eternal, her death was felt across the whole empire. Her physical presence may be gone, but her spirit will forever watch over all her children as she looks down from the right hand side of the celestial father.
Order must be maintained now more than ever, as grief blackened our hearts to the world, yet with the help of the Americans and the young king George, we will pass this darkness. Always remember that our eternal queen is still watching, bringing honor to the Isles of Angels as we embark on a coalition to bring justice to this world. As she would have wanted.
One with Britannia, Heart and Soul, One Life, One Flag, One Throne.
The elite arm of the Britannian armed forces, unlike the rank and file of the common infantry man, the members of the SFO are hand picked for their heightened Cognition Sensitivity and capabilities to operate outside of the command structure of the general forces. As such they are deployed in special missions against the enemy back line, infrastructure, or high priority targets.
They are equipped with the cutting edge of Britannian equipment and American supplies. They have also seen extensive joint operations with American SFO units, across the globe, earning them a high degree of trust within American circles.
Marching On
Sons of Britannia, called upon from all corners of the Empire, as the trumpets of war and beat of the drums of injustice echo across the world. A world engulfed in fire, one in which mankind is threatened to be shackled by the nightmares beyond the Urals, the Beast of Revelations makes its evil known to all the children of Adam. It is in this penumbra, in which the future for not just the people of the blessed isles of Angels will be decided, but for the whole collective sum of the human race. With the divine mandate bestowed upon the young King George by his most revered mother, our mother, the Eternal Queen Victoria, we set out not to propagate strife, but to fend off the deceptive false kingdom of Cyber Beasts. March on brave sons of the Empire, March with your head held high, March knowing that in the Eclipse of the world order we have known, we stood to preserve everything.
The Grey Month
On November 11th 1915, the Porcelain Queen, Mother of the Britannian Empire, and locus of divine power across the fallen Earth. Across the empire all subjects mourned her passing, something that had been considered unthinkable since the dark days of the Englican Civil War. The Parliament had kept the truth hidden from the public for a short period of time as the Americans provided critical aid in locating an heir from the bloodline of the Queen Mother. With the young King George assuming the throne the delicate act of communicating the news was held, an entire month of mourning was organized with funeral processions across the colonies and the capital of Londres.
ARKO Documentation
Satellite based observation on November 11th and December 12th of 1915 showed a noticeable spike in the Noosphere correlating to the assumed time of death of Victoria Eternal and the news being announced to the wider Britannian population. For the details of her passing it is not entirely understood what happened. It is suspected by intelligence agencies that her death was not natural, it is important to note that suggestions that it was an orchestrated conspiracy to remove the Queen of the Britannians is discouraged, however independent inquiries into this are still underway, even a decade removed from the event.
Renowned for his service during the Great Europan, Bartholomew has been appointed to lead the Britannian effort within the NADC against the Kiber-Tvar and their insidious Utopianism. He is currently involved in the Interregnum campaign against the Baroque Empire in North Afrika.
Bartholomew has been described by his peers in the coalition as a complete professional and of exceptional tactical and strategic mind, yet a terrible social navigator. His odd behavior and lack of social awareness have led to many disputes in Coalition meetings between the Britannians, Rhinelanders, and Americans.
Over the top
The test of courage and bravery, true Britannian grit is earned through acts of valor on the battlefield. For God and Victoria are with all the sons of the Empire!
Britannian Soldier
The rank and file of the Britannian armed forces, their soldiers are highly disciplined and ordered, following a strict code of conduct and obeying the chain of command fully. They rarely speak when in operations, but are paradoxically infamous for their rowdy nature once they are out of rotation.
Select units within the Britannian armed forces have begun being equipped with modern assault rifles provided by the Americans.
Britannian Heavy Raider
A specialist unit within the Britannian armed forces, heavily armored and welding a ballistic shield, shotgun, and club, they are meant to breach and storm enemy positions. First in to soak up fire and allow the rest of a squad to follow up. They are a hold over of earlier war fighting doctrines used widely across Europa and the Old World. This is something the Americans are attempting to help phase out. However this push for Fire Saturation that Americans want, has not been able to gain much ground.
Britannian Templar
Holy warriors within the Britannian Armed Forces, they are a specialist unit that is capable of combating and neutralizing Cognition Hazard threats. They are notable for carrying long swords and broad swords into battle, using them effectively against aberrations. Although reluctant, they have begun to incorporate non-bolt action or wheel fire arms. The Templars also fill in a Chaplain role within the Britannian Armed Forces.
Britannian Counselors
The Counselors play a political role within the Britannian armed forces, they are the ones in charge of maintaining order and discipline within the ranks. To consider them a secret police force would imply that they keep their role and activities hidden, they do not, as often a soldier or individual that has broken, deviated, or disgraced the values of the Empire and Queen are taken to be Counseled.
The Americans serving alongside Britannian forces have often described them as eerie and unnerving to deal with.
Britannian Hexan Witch
Hailing from a long tradition within the Isles of Angels, in which Cognition sensitive young girls were taken to church covens to be trained to use their powers. The Hexan Witches are highly skilled Cognition users who follow a similar system to that used by the Continental War Witches. Their heads are wrapped in an intricate cover, one that masks their face completely in shadow, the traditional color worn is red, although some variations have been documented.
The American institution for Cognition research, the Echoplex, has learned much from the Hexan Witches over the years, with some even being recruited to train the recently developed American Wraiths.
Bullet Witch
Deadly magic still plays a role in the warfare of the 20’s century, regardless of the relentless pace of military advancements, a curse will still shatter bone and soul.
Aquila: Distinguishable for its sloped hook like beak, the Aquila is used widely by the Visigeist, its meaning in their culture seems to be associated heavily with wanderlust and independence.
Corvus: Distinguishable for its sharp pointed beak, the Corvus is used widely by the Visigeist, its associated with secrecy, vigilance, and historically ties to the Royal Family of the Englicans.
Canine: Distinguishable for its snout-like shape, used widely by the Visigeist. It is associated with warfare and hunting. The Canine mask is among the most common ones observed.
Human: Distinguishable for its human-like appearance, used only by a few Visigeist. It is associated only with the highest ranking of Visigeist, leaders and priests within their culture. It is uncanny at first sight to anyone not used to their presence. It is associated with divinity and spirituality.
The Visigeist are an interesting group within the Porcelain Empire of Britannia, according to their own testimony of their history they have existed since the Islands emerged from the "Heavy Fog". The Heavy Fog is a time period in which the Islands of Angels was cut off from the world by an impenetrable fog wall, this is something of interest to ARKO, as Pre-Vulnerate records describe the disappearances of the British Isles in 2050 during the great collapse. The Visigeist account would appear to line up with our own limited knowledge of what occurred post 2067. Although further inquiries have led to none answers or poetic descriptions of a primordial existence which are hard to verify in any concrete way. Although access is restricted to their Megalith in central Englica, we have been able to assess that there are approximately 46 thousand Visigeist within it, with only 1400 currently awake. The number of active Visigeist has only decreased with time, as noted by their own observations. The reason for this is not entirely known, but the Visigeist appear to view this as a transitional period. Viewing it through a spiritual lens, it is not known to us if they are deceased or simply dormant, as even the current Visigeist have not given a concrete answer.
On the beliefs of the Visigeist, they follow a monotheistic religion that has blended elements of Catherinism (which is heavily sourced from Christian scriptures recovered and spread during the 1st century A.D.), Englicanism the specific branch of Catherinism practiced in Englica, and Animanistic rituals. This has undoubtedly been a major reason as to why the peoples of the Isles have had such a beneficial and cooperative existence with them.
During the small-scale incident of 1777 in which Americans first encountered the Britannian Colonies, they reported being highly unsettled by the presence of a Visigeist, yet to the Britannians they did not have such a response. Although we have managed to acclimate to the Visigeist and do consider them trusted allies, it is still recommended to brief an individual before exposing them to a Visigeist.
Physically the Visigeist stand at approximately 6'5" ft tall with minor deviations amongst each other. This is usually something they adjust through their reverse jointed legs. Physically they appear to be entirely mechanical, but they do have an organic interior layer, which we have not been able to examine in any way yet. The Visigeist also produces a notable Cognition Spillage Area of Effect, it is entirely benign, but it is still a noticeable amount.
Personnel note: I really want to collect their masks, but they are apparently part of the Britannian cultural heritage, so I can't, it's a real bummer. I bet they would make a killing back in America. Speaking of, I really miss the food back home. I heard stories about how bad Englican food was, but I didn't believe it. I was wrong. Where's a WacDonalds when you need it.~Dr. Coolidge
Amongst the highest ranking Visigeist still active, according to her own accounts she has been around since the times of antiquity, when the Mithriac Empire attempted to conquer the Isles, to the Vampire Wars and Great Crusades. She is among the few Visigeist to wear a Human mask, notably for her long white hair with red intertwined and a pair of massive blue horns. She is dressed in full plate armor, and uses a longsword as her weapon of choice. When offered to use a fire arm, she rejected it. Saying that it was an uncivilized weapon for more brutish times. She is currently acting as the regent of the young king George, advising him in manners of the state and the soul of the empire.
War in the Straits
The great calling has once again brought the knights of the Englican Faith to the lands of where giants once roamed, into the graveyard of mankind.
Developed to meet the needs of the Britannian Royal Navy and the challenges faced across the many fronts it operates within. The Britannian's close working relationship with the Americans has been of tremendous help with their native Cord Development Program, with the constant supply of American platforms like the Fighting Falcon and Lancer Hornet, the Britannians have amassed significant experience with 3rd Gen Cords. Leading to a more optimized natively developed Cord built off their own feedback and needs.
The VE-Centurion
Initially developed during the final year of the Great Europan War, designed to defeat the Rhinelanders armor that had been a prevalent issue in the height of the conflict. The base model would see several upgrades throughout the ensuing years, becoming the main battle tank used by the Britannian armed forces across the Coalition's efforts world wide.
The role of armor in the conflict against Utopianism and the many satellites that propagate its vile influence. It is an indispensable and vital factor in the Coalition's efforts, as across the board armor and mechanized units have been the capable iron fist that has punched through and crushed enemy lines. Perhaps better explained as enemy assets as the battles against the Kiber-Tvar in Heaven's Curse have shown repeatedly that the concept of a frontline is an extremely fluid and dynamic variable for the Cyber Fiends. Making the establishment of fortified lines a strategic necessity, which Coalition armor widely provides.
Against the satellite states of the Utopian Dream, more conventional warfare is fought, with traditional lines of engagement as the enemy is more concerned with maintaining a grip on their territory and manpower then the Kiber-Tvar are.