Munro
Sergeant
Bataillon des Marins de la Garde Impériale
About Us:
The Bataillon des Marins de la Garde Impériale is one of the most unique units in history. We strive to portray them as accurately and historically as possible within the parameters of the game. I created my own regiment in early September of 2011 with the intent on supplying myself and anyone who wishes to be a part of it, and active, skilled, yet laid back environment primarily for Mount & Blade Warband. With that being said, I do expect members to conduct themselves in a manner in which would be fitting of the men we portray. Valeur et Discipline above all.
Regards,
Capitaine de Vaisseau
Smithy
History:
Historical Recruitment Conditions:
Battle Honors:
Uniforms of the Marins
Rank Listing
Training and Event Information
Roster
Interested in Joining?
This battalion fights for the Garde Impériale part of the Armée Française.
About Us:
The Bataillon des Marins de la Garde Impériale is one of the most unique units in history. We strive to portray them as accurately and historically as possible within the parameters of the game. I created my own regiment in early September of 2011 with the intent on supplying myself and anyone who wishes to be a part of it, and active, skilled, yet laid back environment primarily for Mount & Blade Warband. With that being said, I do expect members to conduct themselves in a manner in which would be fitting of the men we portray. Valeur et Discipline above all.
Regards,
Capitaine de Vaisseau
Smithy
History:
Among all the military units belonging to the Imperial Guard of the First Empire led by Napoleon Bonaparte, there was a single marine battalion that was created during the Napoleonic era. That battalion was the Battalion des Marins de la Garde Impériale. Created from a small staff of specifically adept soldiers within the army, the 737 men that made up the Marins de la Garde accompanied Napoleon throughout every single campaign during Napoleon’s era. Through both victory and defeat, during the victories and losses, the Battalion des Marins de la Garde Imperiale was seen, participating in the construction of bridges, transportation vessels, and various engineering necessities Napoleon needed throughout each campaign. The Marins not only did engineering work, but would also act (and excel in) any position required of them by Napoleon during battle, as well as other essential and supportive roles needed to supply the unstoppable force that was Napoleon’s Grand Army.
The Marins would act as supply transportation (including ammunition, arms, artillery, and living assets) for the army, and on occasion would aid the supply convoys with limited movement due to water. Only when their intervention was an absolute necessity (either due to setbacks or tactical advantage) the Marins de la Garde Impériale would arrive frequently on the battlefield to show their bravery in the face of the enemy. Their performance during these times (most specifically during the Spanish Civil War of 1808, but seen through all campaigns as well) was so exceptional; they gained admiration by not only their fellow soldiers, but their enemies as well. When ordered, the Marins would abandon the tools needed to build the bridges and raise arms against the enemy, always in cooperation with sappers, and would readily operate as foot artillery if the need arose. These individuals, who were mostly comprised of Grenadiers and Chasseurs Guard, were nothing less of their title, Sailors. This is why the Marins, in order to have a brilliant military career on the sea, their natural element, became one of the most elite marine infantry battalions during this era.
This is the battalion in which Napoleon boasted to sailors “We found them, if necessary, sailors, soldiers, artillery, pontoon, everything!” The battalion was formed on September 17th, 1803, and was comprised of a multitude of infantry and artillery detachments. The Battalion was formed into five equipages (a ship’s company), each with five squads, bringing the total strength of the battalion to 737 men. During the Spanish Campaign of 1808, the battalion was almost completely destroyed in the Battle of Baylen. Even with this inevitable fate, the Marins fought with honor and devoted passion for the Grand Army, and had unbreakable morale in even the worst of battles. While the Marins almost fell during this campaign, their reputation and renown throughout the French army was almost equal to Napoleon’s. The battalion was (after their fall) rebuilt, adding three more equipages to the battalion, totaling in 1,136 men.
(More coming soon)
The Marins would act as supply transportation (including ammunition, arms, artillery, and living assets) for the army, and on occasion would aid the supply convoys with limited movement due to water. Only when their intervention was an absolute necessity (either due to setbacks or tactical advantage) the Marins de la Garde Impériale would arrive frequently on the battlefield to show their bravery in the face of the enemy. Their performance during these times (most specifically during the Spanish Civil War of 1808, but seen through all campaigns as well) was so exceptional; they gained admiration by not only their fellow soldiers, but their enemies as well. When ordered, the Marins would abandon the tools needed to build the bridges and raise arms against the enemy, always in cooperation with sappers, and would readily operate as foot artillery if the need arose. These individuals, who were mostly comprised of Grenadiers and Chasseurs Guard, were nothing less of their title, Sailors. This is why the Marins, in order to have a brilliant military career on the sea, their natural element, became one of the most elite marine infantry battalions during this era.
This is the battalion in which Napoleon boasted to sailors “We found them, if necessary, sailors, soldiers, artillery, pontoon, everything!” The battalion was formed on September 17th, 1803, and was comprised of a multitude of infantry and artillery detachments. The Battalion was formed into five equipages (a ship’s company), each with five squads, bringing the total strength of the battalion to 737 men. During the Spanish Campaign of 1808, the battalion was almost completely destroyed in the Battle of Baylen. Even with this inevitable fate, the Marins fought with honor and devoted passion for the Grand Army, and had unbreakable morale in even the worst of battles. While the Marins almost fell during this campaign, their reputation and renown throughout the French army was almost equal to Napoleon’s. The battalion was (after their fall) rebuilt, adding three more equipages to the battalion, totaling in 1,136 men.
(More coming soon)
Historical Recruitment Conditions:
In order to be eligible to join the Marins, an individual must have had the following qualities:
A Marin should be at least 25 years of age, have a height of between 1m 78cm (5’ 10”) to 1m 84cm (6’), they must be healthy and hold excellent moral conduct and standing. A soldier also needed to be able to read and write, and would need to have completed at least 3 campaigns of the Wars of Liberty. The wages a Marin would make was around 12 francs a year, and officers were issued a housing allowance while on duty.
(During this time period, the average height of a Frenchman was approximately 5’ 5”. The accepted height for a Marin was the second most selective recruitment condition, just following the Grenadiers de la Garde Impériale. The conditions required were enacted under Napoleon’s specifications, and showed that the Marins were of only the highest quality soldiers in Napoleon’s Grand Army. The recruitment conditions, as well as the outfit of the Marins, were designed by Napoleon himself, and these factors as well as their performance on the line are what gave the Marins their impeccable reputation among friend or foe. It was often thought that the Marins were held in as high a regard as Napoleon himself, they were Napoleon’s Chosen.)
A Marin should be at least 25 years of age, have a height of between 1m 78cm (5’ 10”) to 1m 84cm (6’), they must be healthy and hold excellent moral conduct and standing. A soldier also needed to be able to read and write, and would need to have completed at least 3 campaigns of the Wars of Liberty. The wages a Marin would make was around 12 francs a year, and officers were issued a housing allowance while on duty.
(During this time period, the average height of a Frenchman was approximately 5’ 5”. The accepted height for a Marin was the second most selective recruitment condition, just following the Grenadiers de la Garde Impériale. The conditions required were enacted under Napoleon’s specifications, and showed that the Marins were of only the highest quality soldiers in Napoleon’s Grand Army. The recruitment conditions, as well as the outfit of the Marins, were designed by Napoleon himself, and these factors as well as their performance on the line are what gave the Marins their impeccable reputation among friend or foe. It was often thought that the Marins were held in as high a regard as Napoleon himself, they were Napoleon’s Chosen.)
Battle Honors:
In September 1805, 120 sailors, integrated the infantry, leaving the Camp of Boulogne with the Grand Army to counter the Austro-Russian coalition of the center of Europe. They participated in the famous Battle of Austerlitz (Czech Republic) of 2 December 1805.
In 1806, they incorporated engineering and erecting a bridge over the Vistula River (Poland) and another Marienweder (Poland) after the Battle of Eylau ( Russia) in 1807. Subsequently, they also served in intelligence positions.
In 1808, 579 sailors left for the Spanish campaign with the 2nd Corps Observation of the Gironde. They fought at the Battle of Bailen 19 July 1808, but after the surrender, many are killed by the Anglo-Spanish prisoners in the hulks of Cadiz or were deported to the island of Cabrera in atrocious conditions.
In 1809, face the new Austrian coalition, on the island of Lobau (Austria), they organized a system of navigation and communication on the river Danube and participated in the Battle of Wagram (Austria) from 4 to 5 July 1809 with 113 men under the command of Captain Baste.
In 1811, back in Spain, they became engineers and belonging to the elite, had assured the retreat of the rearguard of Marshal Massena.
In 1812, two companies, integrated engineering, left for the Russian campaign.
In 1813 two companies were in the countryside of Germany.
In 1814 a company was in the country of France.
In 1814, after the first abdication of Napoleon, the sailors of the Guard represented 14 officers and 336 sailors. One officer and 21 sailors followed Napoleon's exile in Elba.
In spring 1815, for the return of the Emperor, the Guard Sailors fought for the last time for the Empire at the Battle of Waterloo (Belgium). The unit is permanently dissolved August 15, 1815.
In 1806, they incorporated engineering and erecting a bridge over the Vistula River (Poland) and another Marienweder (Poland) after the Battle of Eylau ( Russia) in 1807. Subsequently, they also served in intelligence positions.
In 1808, 579 sailors left for the Spanish campaign with the 2nd Corps Observation of the Gironde. They fought at the Battle of Bailen 19 July 1808, but after the surrender, many are killed by the Anglo-Spanish prisoners in the hulks of Cadiz or were deported to the island of Cabrera in atrocious conditions.
In 1809, face the new Austrian coalition, on the island of Lobau (Austria), they organized a system of navigation and communication on the river Danube and participated in the Battle of Wagram (Austria) from 4 to 5 July 1809 with 113 men under the command of Captain Baste.
In 1811, back in Spain, they became engineers and belonging to the elite, had assured the retreat of the rearguard of Marshal Massena.
In 1812, two companies, integrated engineering, left for the Russian campaign.
In 1813 two companies were in the countryside of Germany.
In 1814 a company was in the country of France.
In 1814, after the first abdication of Napoleon, the sailors of the Guard represented 14 officers and 336 sailors. One officer and 21 sailors followed Napoleon's exile in Elba.
In spring 1815, for the return of the Emperor, the Guard Sailors fought for the last time for the Empire at the Battle of Waterloo (Belgium). The unit is permanently dissolved August 15, 1815.
Uniforms of the Marins
Marins Campaign Uniforms
Marins Reserve Uniforms
Marins Officer Uniforms
Marins Equipment
Marins Colors and Color Guard Uniforms
Marins Reserve Uniforms
Marins Officer Uniforms
Marins Equipment
Marins Colors and Color Guard Uniforms
Rank Listing
Officers:
Capitaine de Vaisseau
Tag Abbreviation - Capitaine
Lieutenant de Vaisseau
Tag Abbreviation - Lt
Petty Officers (NCOs):
Premier-Maître
Tag Abbreviation - PMtr
Maître
Tag Abbreviation - Mtr
Second-Maître
Tag Abbreviation - SMtr
Enlisted:
Matelot Breveté
Tag Abbreviation - MltB
Matelot
Tag Abbreviation - Mlt
Cadet
Tag Abbreviation - Cdt
Le Noyau des Ingénieurs (Core of Engineers):
Génie Chef
Tag Abbreviation - ChefG
Génie Maître
Tag Abbreviation - MtrG
Génie Matelot
Tag Abbreviation - MltG
Capitaine de Vaisseau
Tag Abbreviation - Capitaine
Lieutenant de Vaisseau
Tag Abbreviation - Lt
Petty Officers (NCOs):
Premier-Maître
Tag Abbreviation - PMtr
Maître
Tag Abbreviation - Mtr
Second-Maître
Tag Abbreviation - SMtr
Enlisted:
Matelot Breveté
Tag Abbreviation - MltB
Matelot
Tag Abbreviation - Mlt
Cadet
Tag Abbreviation - Cdt
Le Noyau des Ingénieurs (Core of Engineers):
Génie Chef
Tag Abbreviation - ChefG
Génie Maître
Tag Abbreviation - MtrG
Génie Matelot
Tag Abbreviation - MltG
Training and Event Information
Trainings:
Tuesdays @ 8:30pm EST
Thursdays @ 8:30pm EST
Events:
To be determined.
Tuesdays @ 8:30pm EST
Thursdays @ 8:30pm EST
Events:
To be determined.
Roster
Officers:
Marins_Captaine_Smithy
Marins_Garde_Lt_Valjean
Petty Officers (NCOs):
Marins_Garde_PMtr_Munro
Marins_Garde_SMtr_Richard
Enlisted:
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Apocalypse
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Astley
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Aston
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Chaffee
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Gold
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Lefarge
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Nefis
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Rehtnap
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Tinsley
Marins_Garde_MltB_Beauxis
Marins_Garde_MltB_Bergeron
Marins_Garde_MltB_Bullet
Marins_Garde_MltB_Conte
Marins_Garde_MltB_Duval
Marins_Garde_MltB_Eldae
Marins_Garde_MltB_Fortier
Marins_Garde_MltB_Oreo
Marins_Garde_MltB_Salazar
Marins_Captaine_Smithy
Marins_Garde_Lt_Valjean
Petty Officers (NCOs):
Marins_Garde_PMtr_Munro
Marins_Garde_SMtr_Richard
Enlisted:
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Apocalypse
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Astley
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Aston
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Chaffee
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Gold
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Lefarge
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Nefis
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Rehtnap
Marins_Garde_Mlt_Tinsley
Marins_Garde_MltB_Beauxis
Marins_Garde_MltB_Bergeron
Marins_Garde_MltB_Bullet
Marins_Garde_MltB_Conte
Marins_Garde_MltB_Duval
Marins_Garde_MltB_Eldae
Marins_Garde_MltB_Fortier
Marins_Garde_MltB_Oreo
Marins_Garde_MltB_Salazar
Interested in Joining?
We are currently in the process of reinstating the regiment, so recruitment will be limited until we are completely active and ready to accept new recruits. If you wish to apply early, we will definitely review your application above others during this time period.
To apply, visit our website: www.marinsgarde.enjin.com, or add me or Smithy on steam *Stark Reality (Munro) and Call Me Smithy respectively*
As of the moment, we are looking for those with a particular interest in Line Infantry or Skirmisher roles. (We are not currently focusing on Artillery as a role, but we will definitely have an active and extremely prominent Artillery detachment in the near future. If you happen to be interested in Artillery, please contact me (Munro) and I will consider your interest once our Artillery detachment is up and running.)
Disclaimer: Submitting an application does not necessarily mean you will be accepted into the regiment. We are looking for top quality members who not only display their skill, but also holds an appropriate personality and demeanor within TeamSpeak. This does not mean that individuals new to the game/community should not apply. We look for not only those of extraordinary skill, but also those of incredible potential. Further discussion, as well as any questions an applicant may have can be answered by one of us through steam or during an interview with us in TeamSpeak. Thanks.
Bataillon des Marins de la Garde Impériale
Premier-Maître
Munro
To apply, visit our website: www.marinsgarde.enjin.com, or add me or Smithy on steam *Stark Reality (Munro) and Call Me Smithy respectively*
As of the moment, we are looking for those with a particular interest in Line Infantry or Skirmisher roles. (We are not currently focusing on Artillery as a role, but we will definitely have an active and extremely prominent Artillery detachment in the near future. If you happen to be interested in Artillery, please contact me (Munro) and I will consider your interest once our Artillery detachment is up and running.)
Disclaimer: Submitting an application does not necessarily mean you will be accepted into the regiment. We are looking for top quality members who not only display their skill, but also holds an appropriate personality and demeanor within TeamSpeak. This does not mean that individuals new to the game/community should not apply. We look for not only those of extraordinary skill, but also those of incredible potential. Further discussion, as well as any questions an applicant may have can be answered by one of us through steam or during an interview with us in TeamSpeak. Thanks.
Bataillon des Marins de la Garde Impériale
Premier-Maître
Munro
This battalion fights for the Garde Impériale part of the Armée Française.
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