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== History ==
The Packilvanian Armed Forces was conceived from centuries of military tradition in central Yasteria. When [[Iktan the Devout]] attacked [[Bingol]], deposed [[List of Packilvanian heads of state|King Obed III]] and united [[Packilvania]] in 675 CE, he did so with the military of the Kingdom of Bakil. The military of Bingol was not a formal organisation but consisted of the armies of local rulers under Iktan's sovereignty. Thus, many of the members of that body were actually tenants on the lands of nobles. As the needs of the Kingdom to defend its borders and ensure obedience to its laws spread, the system used by the Kingdom of Bakil was used throughout the nation. Local rulers maintained the power to raise militias on behalf of the High King to fight his wars, protect the borders and enforce the law.
The invasion of the Corsairs of Codex in 1115 CE which deposed the Kingdom of Bakil, led to the introduction of horses in Packilvania and their use in combat. Traditionally, the Packilvanians relied on camels because they could travel long distances and fight conflicts far from their home base. This was especially relevant because most of the country comprised deserts. But the introduction of horses allowed for reconnaissance and quick battles in much more temperate and wet climates in the south where food was available to feed horses.
Catapults were used in the past as the first artillery as they flung a large object toward enemies and were useful in breaking a siege of a walled city. The invention of gunpowder heralded the beginning of the use of explosives in combat. This first began in the form of small explosives used to ambush an enemy. Due to the weakness and primitiveness of the devices, they were mostly used to stun opponents and confused their animals. However, as the processes for making and using gunpowder became more refined, bombs were used as explosive devices. After some centuries, cannons were developed which used gunpowder to project a heavy metal orb at enemies. This device was refined and a smaller, handheld weapon for infantry was created: the first mullets. Originally intended to confuse and disorient the enemy, mullets evolved into rifles and pistols to be used in long and short range combat respectively. Furthermore, the cannon developed into more diverse forms of artillery like mortars.
Warning and communication systems developed slowly. They first began with signal towers places at a high elevation which were used to send signals. They were instrumental in providing warnings to major cities of invasions long before they arrived within hours and were used well into the 16th century. With time the invention of paper made it possible to keep records and communicate messages across distances enabling closer links and more consistent orders across the military. However, the transmission of information was limited by the speed of horseback. The invention of the telegram in the 1800s enabled communications to be more efficient. This allowed messages to be transmitted from military installations and fortifications quickly and efficiently.
The invention of the steam engine, specifically railways liberated the military from the constraints of horseback and camelback. Men and materiel could be moved across greater distances. Trains have remained instrumental in moving men and materiel quickly across the harsh deserts. The invention of the internal combustion engine was exploited for military purposes through the use of self-propelled land vehicles such as trucks to transport troops and weapons. These vehicles were slow but when mounted with guns, proved effective at strengthening infantry forces. This technology was perfected such that self-propelled artillery was created. But is was not until the Great War that tanks first entered the battlefield and enacted incredible destruction on enemy forces.
After the [[Great War]], the Imperial Packilvanian Armed Forces was taken over by the Packilvanian Communist Party and integrated into the Packilvanian Liberation Army. The PLA was a significant force in politics and the economy during the reign of the Communist Party and its role included spearheading research and development. It was from the work of the PLA that nuclear weapons, satellites and the internet arose in Packilvania in the 20th century such that today Packilvania has the highest number of nuclear warheads in the world. The PLA was defeated by the Warriors of Mercy, the military wing of the Carriers of Mercy and by extension the [[Bedonite dynasty]]. When the PCP was defeated the Bedonites merged the Warriors of Mercy and the PLA to form the Packilvanian Armed Forces, hearkening back to the Imperial Packilvanian Armed Forces of the Demirites.
== Structure ==
The [[Sultan of Packilvania]] currently [[Namdun III]] is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. All members of the force swear their allegiance to the Sultan. He has the power to declare war and make peace and to raise armies and assume supreme command of all military forces. The Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers develop and advise the Sultan on military policy. The Minister of Defence, currently Prince Kiran a-Idesh Bedon is in charge of the Department of Defence which handles the daily administration of the armed forces. General Prince Nukan a-Ludan Bedon is the Chief of Defence Staff, the highest ranking military official. The Office of Defence Staff oversees all the military matters of the armed forces. The military is divided into 3 arms: the Packilvanian Air Force, Packilvanian Army and the Packilvanian Navy led by Generals Prince Thawak a-Eren Bedon, Prince Fakil a-Mawad Bedon and Prince Sahel a-Jubal Bedon respectively.
== Equipment ==
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