Before we jump into the codex, this "Story" will be updated as Son of Fire goes on so you may not fine as much spoilers in this. I will also be posting important updates here, so you guys don't think it's a real update to the story. Anyways the next part will be Hero info and basic abilities.
The Knights, Vikings, and Samurai warriors chosen by gods from multiple pantheons with the charge to protect the innocent from the hidden darkness of the world. The Knights led by God and his angels, Vikings led by Odin and Asgard's Generals, and the Samurai led by Radian and Inari. But who are the men and women who make up these three factions, and who leads them when their patrons cannot? Well only one way to find out.
Military organization
Within the Knight faction there are companies. There are two types of companies Crusaders (attackers) and sentinels (defenders), you can tell which they are based on color. Unaffiliated warriors will have no colors or neutral colors on their armor.
Companies will have around 80-150 warriors with 18 sergeants, 4 lieutenants, and 1 captain/commander in those numbers. Ranks are displayed on warriors' right arms and company affiliation on their left. A Sergeants will have a one diagonal stripe on there right shoulder and lieutenants will have two and captains will have three. A normal warrior will just have an X.
In total there are ten active companies worldwide. They are
Eagle's Talons (United States - Crusaders - Orange and white colors-symbol is an Eagle taking flight-combat rating 6/10)
Hell's Advocate (Russia - Crusaders- Red and white colors - symbol is of a sharp teeth about to bite down on something - combat rating 6/10)
Word Bringers' (UK - Crusaders- gray and red Colors - Symbol an open book with a fire in the center-combat rating 5/10)
Specters (Base known only to members - Crusaders - Dark gray and white - Symbol screaming human skull with a bullet hole in it-combat rating 9/10)
Grave Walkers (Germany - Crusaders - Black and white - Symbol a skeletal dragon only visible parts are its head and right wing - combat rating 4/10)
DawnGuard (Russia - sentinels - blue and black- symbol the sun rising from over a hill - combat rating 7/10)
Iron Fists (United States - Sentinels - White and blue - symbol a clenched fist point upwards - combat rating 8/10)
Guardians (France - Sentinels - black and green - symbol an armored angel with its wings closed around its body - combat rating 6/10)
The last Line (Germany - torques and blue - symbol a tower with its base turning into roots - combat rating 7/10)
Siege Breakers (Italy - Black and green - Symbol a siege ram being hit by lightning bolts - combat rating 9/10 - 20 remaining members)
notable Lost Companies
Wolf's head (United states - Crusaders - Black and red - Symbol a wolf's head with its mouth open as it to bite something - combat rating 10/10 - date declared lost July 10, 1863)
Panzermänner (German - Crusaders - Black and steel - Symbol a heavy armored helmet with red eyes - combat rating 9/10 - date declared lost August 15, 1943)
Red Left hand (UK - Crusaders - crimson and gold - Symbol a clawed red left hand with blood dripping from the claws - combat rating 10/10 - date declared lost Jan 30, 1901)
Winter Walkers (Russia - Sentinels - White and gray - Symbol a forest with dozens of red dots in the tree line - combat rating 10/10 - date declared lost October 4, 1924)
Despite the companies within the Knights faction all members of the knight factions are considered Knights of The Iron Legion as they all form the Iron Legion. It should be noted that the leaders of the knight class rarely lead a company as they are too busy leading their own class type.
The Vikings by comparison do not have any true form of organized military groups, rather the few times when they gather for a large-scale attack or defense they break into groups of familiarity. As they prefer to fight alongside close warriors.
When military ranks are given, they are temporary aside from two ranks them being Chief and Thor's Chosen, as every is expected to fix a problem should one arise. True the only form of permanent rank among the Vikings is battle prowess. It is from a Vikings battle skill, or if they are chosen by a chief, leaders of units are selected.
The group called Thor's Chosen are Vikings who have proven themselves in battle time and time again. Warriors apart of this small group wear the colors blue and black upon their armor and or shields. All members of this group are Storm Callers and are said to be led by Thor himself.
The samurai by contrast to knights and Vikings divided themselves in much smaller numbers. When not in teams of four they often move in pairs of two, a Master and an Apprentice. While they are more often seen gathering in large numbers to protect a position there are rarely seen assaulting a position since the Peace Treaty.
As the Samurai do not gather in large numbers to fight very often, they have started to adopt a more stealthy approach to invasions. Often, they will send spies to weaken an enemy stronghold before attacking them in the dead of night, using "commando" teams to hit key positions. When they are forced to fight in the open, they will take on a similar tactics to their allies.
For honor Leaders
Knights
Lord Commander Alice Irons Leader of the Wardens
Lord Commander Sara Mercy Leader of the Peacekeepers
Lord Commander Jack Stone Leader of the Conqueror
Lord Commander Daniel Igneous Leader of the Lawbringers
Lord Commander Connor Meridius Leader of the Centurions
Lord Commander James Spartacus Leader of the Gladiators
Lord Commander Alexander Vortiger Leader of the Black Priors
Vikings
Chief Thoroard Warborn Leader of the Riders
Chief Sigewulf Helvar Leader of the Berserkers
Chief Atticus Stigandr Leader of the Warlords
Chief Asny Runa Leader of the Valkyries
Chief Bui MacLeod Leader of the Highlanders
Chief Skuld Trandildottir Leader of the Shamans
(Unknown Chief Said to wield a hammer)
Samurai
Grand Master Noda Ayu Leader of the Kenseis
Grand Master Terada Momiji leader of the Nobushis
Grand Master Kai Dawn Leader of the Orochis
Grand Master Tone Okuma leader of the Shugokis
Grand Master Kouumoto Wakuri leader of the Shinobis
Grand Master Hatake Natsu Leader of the Aramushas
Grand Master Muto Sakura of the Hitokiri