Lavigny’s Legion (officially The 528th Legion of the Imperial Navy) is a military cadre forged in the fiery crucible of Achenar’s first conflict with the Federation during the 2320s. Funded and fielded by the prestigious Lavigny family, those first Legionaries swiftly built a reputation for valor and ferocity in battle. For hundreds of years, the Legion has guarded the members of the royal Lavigny family.
Today, Lavigny's Legion is the largest Imperial force devoted to, above all else, the well-being of the Achenar Emperor, Arissa Lavigny-Duval, her citizens, and her lands. Lavigny's Legion consists of the strongest, most dedicated Imperial commanders in the galaxy. Our Legionnaires protect Imperial freedoms whilst serving our glorious nation both in local space, the uncharted black, or in operations in hostile territory. We take pride in everything that our Emperor has graced us with; Legionnaires bleed purple to their very core.
Non-RP description
Quick Overview
We are a large, all-inclusive Imperial player group for Elite Dangerous, with sizeable presence on all platforms, catering to all styles of play. We have a powerful BGS department; our in-game minor faction (Lavigny's Legion, based in Carthage), which is a true patronage, bolsters the Lavigny-Duval military economy, and is in control of 145 billion citizens spanning forty nine star systems. Our group mainstreamed PvP meta by inventing silent running builds and its wing tactics, and offers an inclusive environment for PvP interested pilots to hone their skills. The Legion has always been a very involved PowerPlay group, and to this day offers various ways to be active in PowerPlay, despite its involvement elsewhere. In the Legion, no action for the emperor is too small, whether it be fueling local economies, providing exploration data for Imperial Stellar Cartography, or directly expanding/protecting the borders of our Emperor's lands.
How is the Legion different from other groups?
The Legion has a lot of pride in its community. We offer:
- Diverse membership from around the globe. This allows Legion players to be online all the time. Our largest membership bases are American, German, and French. We also offer language-specific channels for those who struggle with English.
- An ever-growing membership education program. Utilizing the classic wing-up, Lavigny's Legion emphasizes membership education by supplementing with materials, quizzes, and voice lectures, culminating in the infamous Logisticae Exam.
- A vast network of faction alliances. Players interested in furthering their narrative via other groups will find numerous opportunities through being involved in the Legion, with its diplomatic ties allowing easy exposure to numerous various groups of players and leaders.
- A robust, colorful communications platform based on Discord. No subject is alien in the Legion (minus the EDGE Fleet, of course), and we have channels devoted to almost anything you can think of without being overbearing to the standard IRC user.
- A well-established hierarchy, with clear, concise organization. The Legion operates under a parliamentary "board-of-directors"-style leadership that strives to be open to membership recommendations and suggestions.
- Diverse creative opportunities. The Legion is welcoming to (and is host to) artists of any caliber. We have posted many videos on YouTube, and promulgate creative expression in our community.
Okay, while that's great and all, what about in-game stuff?
There's no shortage of things to do in the Legion. Read on:
- PowerPlay: Whether you haul cargo or endlessly fight, we can always use your skills. We fortify seven designated systems in ALD space every week, and work closely with PowerPlay agents across the Empire to ensure strikes against our enemies are efficient and strong. Operating with direct representation in the Imperial High Council, the Legion works with true synergy in their operations.
- Background Simulation: Miners, explorers, spacefarers, haulers, and bounty hunters can find a place in working for Lavigny's Legion. Our in-game faction is an Imperial Patronage, which alleviates Imperial economic stresses when in control. Working closely with the Chapterhouse of Inquisition, our Legionnaires assist others throughout Imperial space to ensure beneficial governments are in control, and to undermine those who threaten said governments. We have exploration projects that the most starry-eyed Commander can get into. We can teach you how to use any skills for the good of the Empire.
- PvP: Lavigny's Legion has historically hosted the Velites Squadron, a combat organization devoted to thwarting threats both in our space and beyond. Today, the Velites live on in spirit and tradition via the Cataphractii, an internal program designed to make Legion PvP pilots amongst the most skilled and honorable in the Empire. The Legion is home to many pilots who learn together to test their mettle against other skilled pilots.
- Lavigny's Legion has a rich, time-honored canon lore going back to the 24th Century. We pride ourselves in both Legion and Imperial lore, canon or not. If roleplay is your style, look no further. If it's not, that's fine too!
- We always coordinate very closely with numerous cross-power combat/BGS/PvP initiatives, issuing curated orders for our members that have been discussed in length with various analysts and power leaders.
Legion Lore has presented in many places throughout Elite (this can be viewed in detail in the “Documents” tab above). We are canonically headquartered in Carthage, and have three Majestic Class Interdictors in system, most notably the Legion flagship, the LLV Charybdis.
This group holds representation in both ALD Research and the Imperial High Council, a gathering of prominent Imperial player-made faction leaders and coordinators.
To summarize, we have dedicated groups within the Legion for:
- PowerPlay
- Undermining
- Dedicated Fortification
- Background Simulation
- Bounty hunting
- Mission Board running
- Passenger services
- Mining
- Trade
- Exploration
- Diplomatic operations
- Player versus Player activities (PvP)
- PvP League activities
- Cataphractii Initiative in-house training
Lavigny's Legion hat auch eine engagierte, deutschsprachige Spielergruppe, die sich regelmäßig im Voicechat und ingame zusammenfindet. Schließt Euch uns an!
-Commanders of the Cohors I Germanorum
Lavigny's Legion a aussi un groupe parlant Français! Rejoignez-nous!
-Commanders of the Cohors Gallica
Legion Hierarchy
The Legion runs on a typical hierarchal ladder with a leadership council. The image above shows a pyramid in descending order of executive power and relative playerbase. Read on to learn about what each rank denotes, starting with Initiate.
Standard Ranks
As you apply to join the Legion, you will be immediately initiated via a short text-based roleplay ceremony, at which point you will hold the rank of Initiate. Here, your membership is tested, and you will gain access to our main communications channel in Discord where you will be able to coordinate with other members of the Legion. In essence, this rank only expresses a desire to join. It is still encouraged to wing up with your fellow members and get a feel for the Legion.
Upon flying continuously with our other members, devoting your time to Imperial activities, and completing educational study with the Logisticae Cohort, the Legion’s full members as a whole will determine if you are worthy to ascend into the rank of Legionnaire, cementing your place as a member in full standing. You will have full access to our orders as well as additional coordination channels. This rank consists of the majority of Legion members.
Optiones, also known as Optio, are members who have shown great dedication to Lavigny’s Legion and earned the trust of the Centurion Forum as well as the respect of their fellow Legionnaires. Through many cycles of dauntless devotion; these members have gone above and beyond to be true examples of what we want to see in the Legion. They represent the lowest tier of leadership within the Legion and are akin to NCO's (Non-commissioned officers). Dedicated and knowledgeable, they support the Centurion Forum by Initiating new members and rallying the Legionnaires. New and old members alike would be remiss to ignore their integrity. Optio is the latin term for "option," specifically "to choose," inasmuch they're chosen by Centurions.
Members who have served with the Legion for quite a long time and have done actions worthy of higher merit, whether it be in administrative duties, combat, extended PowerPlay direction/coordination, or other Imperial actions of note, hold the position of Centurion. These are members who have shown not only that they are exceptional at what they do but they are willing and able to take on the added responsibilities associated with leadership. Centurions lead many Legionnaires, and as senior officers, have the authority to issue standing orders, direct members as well as junior leadership, and offer input in matters of executive nature. Centurions are the Praetor's right hand, and are often trusted with some of the highest classified material within the Legion. When you see an individual with the rank of Centurion, you know that person is truly loyal and has more than earned their place within our Legion and our empire.
And finally, the highest rank attainable within the Legion, Praetor. Praetors are the foremost authority in all Legion matters. These are the individuals that have devoted an excess of their time to both administrate and coordinate the Legion through various positions of leadership, and have demonstrated time and again, great integrity, character, leadership, skill, and superior diplomatic and logistical prowess. As Lavigny’s Legion's highest ranking officers, a Praetor's word is law and must be followed. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the organization's continuity; to protect and guide the Legion into a successful and prosperous future. Despite Inara showing a squadron leader, Lavigny's Legion does not have one; it's not led by one single individual. Instead, it is led by a small council consisting of multiple individuals who all work together for the good of the squadron. This small group of elite leaders is known as the Praetor Council. No one Praetor is above another. All Praetors are equal, and share equal executive authority. They will often convene in their chambers to discuss the various goings-on of the squadron, and to make vital decisions together as a group. To be inducted into the Praetor Council is a rare honor that few have been awarded. It takes a great deal of time and dedication to the community before one may even be considered for promotion. Only the most loyal and dedicated of our Centurions may be chosen to join the Council. It's a long and difficult journey to the final floor, but well worth blood, sweat, and steel.
Special Ranks
The Legion is welcoming to all who seek to support the Empire, even if they serve another group. The Auxilla Corps is a special rank of Initiate that allows people from other groups to join the Legion if they wish to stay in their other group. However, you will be denied membership if you share a group with Federal allegiance, pirates, and those who intend to harm the Empire.
Full Legionnaires who have displayed true devotion to any particular cohort of the Legion will be granted the title of said departments, which all fall under the umbrella title of Vexillarius. Vexillarii are Legionnaires that are the shining example of what is ideal in the Imperial Navy.
These are officers who have, whether it be voluntarily or in connection to a long absence, temporary relinquished their command within the Legion. They remain active, however, and remain valuable advisors to the Legion.
A specialized Centurion who primarily focuses on ways to help and lead in a non-combat capacity. This could be helping manage/moderate communications channels, maintaining the integrity of our site/roster, assisting in networking ventures, or performing research. One could even perform reconnaissance into enemy territory or search out the best trade/fortify routes. While they have been heralded for their coordinative skills, they are still formidable Legion Centurions, and are likely stewards of a heavy amount of firepower. Quaestor's have historically long been in charge of the Legion's government in the many systems it has presence in, and go so far as to coordinate expansion of that government.
A rank given to Centurions who are specialized in combat. Legates are considered among the best of the best in the world of combat, whether it be as tacticians or, more commonly as PvP pilots. Regardless of the situation, it is the Legates that the Legion turns to in times of war. It is assumed that Legates are wielders of the most formidable ships in the Legion, and one would be ill-advised to go up in combat with one. Praetor Michael "Saint" Lee, the active-duty Praetor in command of the Legion's EDGE fleet, was reluctant to give up this time-honored rank when offered promotion to the Council. Grand Legate Na'Qan (ret.) famously authored combat tactics in silent running, and remains the only pilot to have received commendations from the Emperor in person.
Discord
We communicate primarily through our Discord server and are very welcoming to new members or visitors. We have friendly relations with many other factions and independent pilots throughout human space. As a traditionally neutral Imperial faction, Lavigny's Legion enjoys diplomatic neutrality with foreign groups, and are intrinsically abhorrent to Federal values. We take pride within our membership to uphold Imperial values. Pop into our Discord and say hello!
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For hundreds of years, Lavigny's Legion has served as the private guard of the Lavigny family. As the Emperors personal force, we of the Legion strike against any and all enemies of her Majesty and strive to bring security and peace to all Imperial citizens. By doing so we bring honor to the Empire and help those around us to a better, more secure life.
