The Legion was first founded in 1775 by the British Army to help fight the French, Spanish and Americans. The recruiters looked to Naval Veterans and Army Veterans from all Countries, they would swear a code of honour which binds them to the Legion. They fought several battles with the american colonies and French Frontiersmen. While the numbers of the Legion from 1775 to 1784 were low The British Army began mass recruiting for the legion in 1799.
After the Napoleonic wars The British Army decided to combine the Legion with the French, Spanish, American and Swedish Armies. The Legion soon grew up to three hundred strong. Everyone has heard of the Scottish Guards of Charles the VIIth, the Swiss Guards of the Bourbon Kings, and Napoleon's Polish Lancers, but no one heard of the Legion as they operated under the spotlight, despite winning countless battles and losing few.
Louis Philippe, "King of the French" First Deployed The French detachment of The Legion on March 10, 1831.
Composed exclusively of volunteers aged between 18 and 40, with or without means of identification, the Legion was immediately involved in the conquest of Algeria before passing under Spanish control in 1835.
A second Legion was then created which fought in Algeria, in Crimea, in Italy and in Mexico. 1870: the Legion fought in France. It welcomed many foreigners who fought in its ranks (the same happened in 1914 and 1939).
Then came the campaigns of Tonkin, Sudan, Dahomey, Madagascar and Morocco. World War I came to an end in France. The Legion was then reunited and fought victorious campaigns in Tunisia, Italy, Provence, Alsace and Germany.
In Indochina, the 5th Infantry Regiment escaped from the Japanese grip.
1945: the Indochina war began. Every Legion regiment was represented on the battlefield, particularly in Phu Tong Hoa, the Colonial Road 4, and Dien Bien Phu, where they fought to the last man.
1954: the entire Legion was back in Algeria. Its regiments, at first in charge of security, were soon sending out major intervention forces. They took an active part in large scale operations and in border defense duties.
Today, One of The Legions main Headquarters are in Liberty City where crime is everyday life. The Legion is at constant war with Militias, Mafia's, other Crime organisations and as well as other Military's. The Legion is recruiting Anyone who wishes to join and makes them a Legionnaire.
Every Legionnaire is your brother-at-arms, irrespective of his nationality, race or creed. You will demonstrate this by an unwavering and straight forward solidarity which must always bind together members of the same family.
You will be respectful of the Legion's traditions, honouring your superiors, discipline and comradeship are your strength, courage and loyalty your virtues.
Proud of your status as a legionnaire, you will display this pride, by your turnout, always impeccable, your behaviour, ever worthy, though modest, your living-quarters, always tidy.
An elite soldier you will train vigorously, you will maintain your weapons as if it were your most precious possession, you will keep your body in the peak of condition, always fit.
All Legionnaires of a superior rank must be obeyed, their word becomes truth and you will follow all orders given.
A mission once given to you becomes sacred to you, you will accomplish it to the end and at all costs.
In combat : you will act without relish of your tasks, or hatred, you will act without cowardice when face by the enemy, bravery, loyalty and camaraderie are your attributes, you will respect the vanquished enemy and will never abandon neither your wounded nor your dead, nor will you under any circumstances surrender your arms.
Rifleman - The Bread and butter of The Army, They use the M4 Carbine and specialize in medium/long range combat.
Guardsman - Close range specialists. They use shotguns and SMG's.
Scout Sniper - Long range specialist's, they use Sniper Rifles and engage the enemy at long range. (Army)
Artillery - Explosive Experts, They use Grenades, RPG's and other explosives.
Scribe (Side Job) - The GFX Artists of The Legion. This is a side job which any Legionnaire can apply for. PS or GIMP Required.
Commander
General
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Marquess
Duke
Major
Count
Viscount
Captain
1st Lieutenant
2nd Lieutenant
Warrant Officer
Sergeant Major
Sergeant
Lance Sergeant
Colour Bearer
Corporal
Lance Corporal
Imperial
Private
Cadet
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This post has been edited by Rofl50: 28 September 2013 - 09:51 PM
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