Hans Majestet Kongens Garde

Hans Majestet Kongens Garde, or HMKG, was the official royal life guard force for the King of Lombarda. Guardsmen and guardswomen belonging to this unit were trained to use sabres, pistols and rifles to protect their sovereign. Much of the Lombardan army was composed of this force, as the defence of Lombarda was often the army's only duty.

Tactics
The HMKG had two main battle tactics. The most common was used in open-air battles and space battles. Most of the HMKG soldiers would encircle the enemy force, if possible, while the rest would patrol the circle, reinforcing it where necessary. The enemy soldiers inside the circle would be trapped and cramped together too much to be able to fight properly. If the Lombardans couldn't encircle their foes, then they would simply battle them in ranks.

In a battle either indoors, in a city or in a capital ship, only one third of the HMKG would attack the enemy. The rest would hide in various locations and ambush any enemies who came near them. They would also shoot foes at random times if no enemies approached them. After they shot, they would move to a different hiding place.

Divisions
There were three types of soldiers in this unit. Each played a different part in battle, though all were equipped with the same weapons.

Brawlers
These soldiers would form the circle in an open-air battle or confront the enemy head-on in an indoor battle. They were the toughest and bravest soldiers on the battlefield and were also the most feared by enemies.

Skirmishers
Skirmishers would be far from the circle in an open-air battle, often sniping more deadly opponents from a vantage point. In an indoor battle they would be hiding and ambushing opponents. Skirmishers were the best shots of the HMKG.

Marshalls
Marshalls were the officers of this unit. They would oversee the soldiers during peacetime, but participated actively in battles. In open-air battles, the Marshalls would reinforce the circle made by the brawlers. When in an enclosed space, they accompanied the skirmishers in hiding and ambushing their enemies.

Behind the scenes

 * The HMKG is named in honour of its inspiration: the real.