Recruit Handbook & How to Rank Up

Welcome to the 95th. Here is everything you need to know about promotions, schedules, and expectations.

Promotions & Points

You get promoted with a points system. Each battle you attend adds 50 points. Stay for 1-2 minutes until the audit is taken. Excellent performance yields an extra 10-65 points. Promotions to Fencible happen daily after battle; Regular and above happen every Monday.

Rank	Events Needed
Lance Corporal+	40
Kingsman	25
Private	15
Regular	3
Fencible	1

Battles & Schedules

Rally is 30 minutes prior to battle start. This is when the code is released and practice begins. Lines play with muskets; skirmishers (skirms) are equipped with rifles.

Uniforms in Barraux

The only way to get a uniform is from someone with officer permissions (Sgt. or higher), typically asked for during rally. The Fencible uniform has a white coat. The common uniform is the green Lights uniform with gray pants. Chosen Men wear green pants. Regulars and Kingsmen use the Private uniform.

Basic Shooting Guide

Bullet Behavior and Tactics

This guide serves to educate the rankers on how to shoot, where to shoot, and when to shoot. Shooting in the Napoleonic Wars is extremely situational. The terrain is constantly changing, distances shift mid fight, and elevation plays a bigger role than most people realize. If you're not sure where to aim, aiming at the top left or right shoulder is a good habit to pick up.

Aiming and Distances

Studs	Aim At	Notes
50	Thighs / Feet	Drop is minimal. Point-blank by Napoleonic standards. Don't overthink it, just shoot.
100	Waist / Lower Torso	Drop is becoming a factor, but this is still bread and butter range for most fights.
150	Torso / Center Mass	A full head length of drop means aiming low gets you nothing. Let the bullet find its mark.
200	Upper Torso / Neck	Close to two full head lengths of drop. This is where the skill gap really starts showing.
250+	Head / Above Head	3.5 studs or more of drop. Unreliable unless you're volley firing with a group.

Note: For long-distance shots, remove your bayonet (Press F+B) to get 8% more accuracy. Put it back on when enemies get close.

Angles and Environment

• Shooting at angles: Shooting downhill means less drop than you'd expect, shooting uphill means more.
• Sideways Angles: Bullets will curve slightly instead of flying straight. Shift your crosshair to point a little bit to the left or right side of their body (the "edges") to allow the bullet to naturally curve into the center.

Tactical Playstyles

Conduct on the Line

Listen to the person leading. Do chants, call out flag drops. Scan enemy lines and shoot the person aiming in or finishing their reload—this denies the enemy team a kill while gaining more points for your line.

The Companies

Companies sort rankers by skill and help organize events. You can only be in one company from either the 1st/2nd battalion, but you may also be in the NA expeditionary company alongside it.

1st Battalion "The Grasshoppers"

2nd Battalion "The Sharp Shooters"

Auxiliary

NCO Code & Regulations

Non-Commissioned Officers shall uphold the standards of rank, observe all dress regulations, and exemplify the highest conduct to preserve cohesion, order, and the honour of the regiment.

Senior Ranks

• Serjeant Major: The most senior NCO. Highly skilled regimental administrators responsible for overseeing smooth operations of all departments.
• Quartermaster Serjeant: The backbone of the regiment. Highly competent in administration and management in battle.
• Colour Serjeant: Awarded to those showing competence towards flag bearing or flag guarding. Trusted to safeguard the regiment's colours.
• Serjeant: The lowest S-NCO rank. Serves in staff appointments with high authority and responsibility.

Junior Ranks

• Lance-Serjeant: Highest J-NCO rank. Tasked with flag guarding, regimental administrative work, or recruiting.
• Corporal: Developing staff members or senior rankers. Highest achievable rank as a ranker without requiring staff work.

Promotion Requirements & Rank Caps

Rank	Cap	Requirements & Notes
Serjeant Major	1/1	At discretion of High Command. Exceptional leadership and dedication required.
Quartermaster Serjeant	10/10	High commitment to logistical/admin functions. Requires Command Endorsement.
Colour Serjeant	3/3	Based on merit and dedication to Flag Department. Requires Head of Flag Dept Endorsement.
Serjeant	11/11	3 months as Lance-Sgt. Requires Endorsement from QM Sgt or above.
Lance-Serjeant	6/13	2 months as Cpl. Excellent track record in fragging or administration.
Corporal	38/50	1 month as Lance-Cpl. Dependable, active, and positive presence.

Note: Caps and requirements may be waived or adjusted at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.

Dress Regulations

• Issuance: Uniforms can only be given by a Serjeant+. They must reflect the recipient’s actual rank and company.
• Rank Misrepresentation: Wearing a rank above your own is strictly forbidden. Claiming "for appearance" is not accepted.
• Musician Roles: A musician may only wear the uniform associated with their official musical role (e.g., no Bugler wearing a Drum Major uniform).
• Exceptions: Only permitted for official photoshoots or direct orders from High Command.

Conduct & Warnable Offences

NCOs are to serve as examples, maintaining discipline, professionalism, and respect. Authority is not to be abused for personal gain.

More

Regimental Command

• Commanding Officer: Colonel Ickydragonfly
• Executive Officer: Lt-Colonel Mario
• Regimental Major: Major werdolars
• Adjutant: Lieutenant Lord_Matteisvore
• Regimental Serjeant Major: RSM errormessage4404

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