The Wardogs were founded by the military working dogs that found themselves trapped in their kennels after the Evacuation. When everything first went down, the dogs thought their human handlers would return eventually. After a few days they realized something was wrong, and their first leader, Colonel Astoria, took action. Breaking out of his kennel, and subsequently freeing the rest of the battalion, they survived on what food and water they could find in the complex, but it only took a few weeks before it was depleted. The dogs were starving, their bodies and morale wearing thin and tired from hunger. Other dogs in the same situation might've fallen quickly to their deeply buried feral instincts, but these dogs had a bond and deeply instilled discipline that suppressed such instincts. Their training had allowed them to maintain order amongst themselves, and an established hierarchy was already in place. This would only hold for as long as the dogs' themselves would last. Colonel Astoria knew this, and thus the first Feast began, and with it the Wardogs.

THE FEAST

In order to survive, Colonel Astoria established the Wardogs' tradition of The Feast. One canine would have to be selected, and subsequently sacrificed for the survival of the pack- that much was clear. The problem Colonel Astoria faced was, who would be the Fallen Soldier, and how would he select them? As canines trained in combat, he saw no better way than having two members fight to the death. The winner lives, the loser sacrificed for the greater good. Choosing the strongest fighters in the pack, they were set to fight. The loser would be honorably executed, their body consumed to sustain the pack, forever remembered and honored as a Fallen Soldier. The victor would be exempt from the next selection. The Feast will be enacted annually, as well as whenever a famine period strikes, at the Colonel's discretion.

PURITY

The Wardogs started from a group of proud working dogs, purebreds and mixes of Malinois, Beauceron, German Shepherd, Doberman, and Laborador lines. They shared their kennels with Iudex wolves, bloodthirsty attack wolves modified to kill and maim humans and their own kind. Colonel Astoria allowed them amongst their ranks, but never fully trusted them. As such, he determined they would only ever hold the ranks of Private, Civilian, or Admonished. All members who do not look primarily like a purebred dog, working or otherwise, may only hold these ranks. For someone with unclean heritage, obtaining the rank of Private is an honor.

PUNISHMENT

Punishment may never be unfair for the crime committed. First time offenses are met with counselling, a member's superior will be placed on watch over their subordinate. Second time offenses are met with the punishment one level above the act's designated punishment. Third time offenses will demote the member to Admonished for a time period as determined by the chain of command. Disobedience is punishable with extra training and withholding of food. Moderate offenses will result in physical punishment short of scarring. Severe offenses will result in specific scarring or removal of appendages as seen fit by the chain of command for the offense committed. Death will only be used in acts of murder, multiple counts of desertion, or as the chain of command deems fit for the offense.

TERRITORY

Entry and exit of the Wardogs' base is strictly monitored by the Colonel themself. Members will be granted permission on a case by case basis. Approvable missions include recruitment, hunting, patrolling, and supply gathering. Any unauthorized entry by non-members is to be dealt with by First Platoon.

PLATOONS

First Platoon is comprised of combat specialists. Their duties include training all members in combat, hosting combat competitions other than the annual Championship, patrolling the outskirts of the base, and protecting the base. Specialists in this platoon must be adept in combat, and may be tasked with executing physical punishment, or assassinations.

Second Platoon is tasked with hunting and healing the pack. Their duties include authorized hunting outside of the base, monitoring pack health, healing wounded members, and collecting supplies. Specialists must be experts in either hunting or healing.

ARTICLE I

Members must obey the chain of command. Breaching this law will be met with immediate and swift punishment. Issues members have will be brought to their superiors, and depending on the issue their superior will pass it up the chain as needed.

ARTICLE II

Members will obey the orders of the officers appointed over them.

ARTICLE III

Unfair punishment is an admonishable offence.

ARTICLE IV

Members are held to a standard of physical fitness, kill effeciency, and combat readiness. Failing to uphold themselves to such standards will result in punishment.

ARTICLE V

Murder of another pack member is punishable by death.

ARTICLE VI

Wardogs are brothers in arms. Every member is responsible for hunting for the pack, not the individual. Pack members are expected to look out for each other, superiors are expected to protect and mentor their subordinates.

ARTICLE VII

Pack members may not breed out of the designated season, as directed by the chain of command. Unauthorized pups will be sacraficed for the pack's sustinance.

OFFICER CORPS COLONEL

The Colonel is the ultimate authority figure of Wardogs. They are in charge of pack affairs, and have the power to veto pack decisions made by the Officer Corps. This rank will always be occupied.

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LIEUTENANT COLONEL

The second in command, the Lieutenant Colonel will serve as a close advisor to the Colonel. In the event the Colonel is unable to lead, the Lieutenant Colonel will take their place, permanently or temporarily. This rank will always be occupied.

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CAPTAINS

Captains are in charge of platoons. They are the immediate superiors to Sargeants, and are tasked with mentoring them in leadership.

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ENLISTED CORPS SERGEANTS

Sergeants are in charge of the Enlisted Corps. They answer directly to their Captains. Sargeants are in charge of maintaining order and discipline.

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SPECIALISTS

Specialists are superiors of Privates. They are responsible for training Privates in their platoon designated specialties, and readying themselves for leadership roles as Sargeants. Specialists are expected to be experts in their feilds of duty.

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PRIVATES

Privates are the bulk of the pack. They will perform daily duties as assigned by their superiors and their platoons.

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These are members not fit for duty amongst the Enlisted or Officer Corps.

CONTRACTED

Members with unclean lineage that have not promoted to Private. They are treated as equals to Privates, but are not always privy to information. They will never be allowed outside the gates.

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ADMONISHED

Members who have violated the Articles currently being punsihed. They will never be allowed outside the gates.

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