Magic Special Forces

This unit gathers the strongest mages the Empire can field, each one formally recognized by the state. Where ordinary casters study magic broadly, these operatives drill in warfare and wield spells built for the battlefield. That focus makes them dangerous even to first-class mages, who may rank among the finest on the continent yet still come off worse against opponents bred for military combat.

Their chief duty is internal security, stepping in against revolts and disturbances involving mages within imperial borders. They also take on protective assignments, serving as bodyguards, watching the gates, and patrolling the Empire's frontiers. Members fall into a chain of command, with numerous mages answering to vice-captain Kanone, who in turn reports to the captain, Fräse. Rank shows on the insignia, vice-captains marked by a pair of stars set into their collar emblem.

Fräse leads the forces as captain, with Kanone serving directly beneath as vice-captain. The unit also counts Neu, Weg, Lager, and Grau among its operatives. Every member dresses in a dark blue uniform of belted tunic, cape, gloves, boots, and a crested officer's cap, and each carries a baton-like bladed implement with a curved guard that doubles as a casting focus.