Garde Impériale

The Garde Impériale (French for Imperial Guards) is a corps commanded by Maréchal Asagis. It was formed in May 2020 as one of the first corps, and is the only guard corps in the Grande Armée. The Garde Impériale has remained as one of the most veteran, battle-hardened and elite corps within Empire Français.

Garde Impériale Group Description:"Formed in early 2020, the Garde Impériale lead by example and prided herself on her unique battle discipline and professionalism. Beginning with modified Europa Invicta muskets, the guard has earned many victories, and was rarely beaten. With the era changing every day, and new technology being developed. Now it is 2021, the time has come for the Imperial Guard to expand her wings and fly her eagles high, dominating any foe that dare stand before her."

Echelons
The Garde Impériale consists of three distinctive echelons. These echelons are used as stepping stones for one another, one begins in the Jeune Garde and eventually retires in the Vieille Garde ensuring every guard is consistently rewarded for dedication, and hard work.

 Garde Nationale de la Garde 

One starts their journey as a Conscrit in the Garde Nationale. Where, under the careful watch of the Garde Nationale instructors, The new conscrits to the Garde Impériale learn all they need to know to become capable in combat, and how to behave respectably in the community.

 The Jeune Garde 

The Jeune Garde is the backbone of the Garde Impériale, and the largest of the three echelons.

With her Tirailleur-Grenadiers, and more senior Tirailleurs, the Jeune Garde strive for excellence, and boast numerous victories at Waterloo, Wagram, and other EI maps.

The Jeune Garde is currenty commanded by Etat-Major Colonel Waywarde.

More on the Jeune Garde can be found here

 The Moyenne Garde 

The Moyenne Garde, or 'The Iron Centre', is the senior echelon to the Jeune, although not as senior to the Vieille, they are just as skilled in combat.

Made up by the Fusilier-Grenadiers, and the Grenadier-Hollandais, the Moyenne Garde is famous across the genre as one of the most skilled forces.

The Moyenne Garde is currently commanded by Général de Brigade Orpios.

More on the Moyenne Garde can be found here

 The Vieille Garde 

The Vieille Garde, commonly known as 'The Old Guard', are the senior-most unit in both the Garde Impériale, and all of Empire Francais. Both feared and admired, this prestigious unit is one of the most skilled and capable units on the field of battle.

The Grenadiers-à-Pied hold their position with pride, from Soldat to Caporal-Fourrier, as well as all the staff of the echelon.

The Vieille Garde is currently commanded by Etat-Major Colonel ImperialBladed.

More on the Vielle Garde can be found here

Achievements
The Garde Impériale, being as venerated and skilled as it is, has earned many awards and achievements since 2020.

As of 23/08/2021, since the start of Waterloo, The Garde Impériale has 102 Victories, and only 14 Defeats, as well as 832 standards captured, and only 86 lost.