The Empire's military has always had just one task, to control the threat of the Devanu. To achieve this task the Empire trains and deploys Knights throughout its lands, maintaining large garrisons which provide support to the local Militia when needed. Knights may be trained and stationed in any part of the Empire, so the mix of Clan cultures within a single garrison tends to be great.
Local Militia are drawn from villages and cities within a Clan's boundaries. The Militia are usually led by professionally trained soldiers, but the majority of the troops have less formal training. With a rumoured threat to the North diverting the Empire's attention, the number of Knights available for support is decreasing. Engineers have been quick to take this opportunity to offer their services and experimental weapons in their stead, although the benefit of their support to date has been questionable.
