Austrian Armed Forces

 " I do not sleep, I wish to meet my death awake. "  -- Maria Theresa   

The Austrian Armed Forces, more commonly known as the (AAF) were the iron-fist of Maria Theresa during her rule. It is by far the most powerful branch of The Grand Duchy of Austria, and enforces it's laws.

Insignia

 * The badge of the order was a gilt, white-enameled cross. The central disc is also in enamel, bearing the coat-of-arms/national flag of Austria, surrounded by a white ring bearing the motto "Fortitvdini" (Fortitude).
 * The star of the order was a silver faceted cross of the same shape as the badge, with a wreath of green-enameled oak leaves between the arms of the cross. The central disc is the same as the one on the badge.
 * The ribbon of the order was red-white-red, from the national flag of Austria.

Knights
Soldiers, or referred to in Austria as " knights, " are backbone of the military ranks. They will be seen guarding loading docks, rushing into territory, and following orders of their superiors. Knights are seen as the heroes and policemen of Austria, as it would fall into tyranny and chaos without them.

Commanders
Commanders are the superior officers of the Austrian military, just under grandmasters. They are assigned squadrons of knights and will lead the soldiers of The Grand Duchy of Austria  into battle and on patrols around the territories of the '''Empress. '''Without commanders, the Knights of Austria would just be a few second-rate soldiers with no military support or leadership.

Grandmasters
Grandmasters are recipients of the " Grand Cross " from the Empress of Austria, '''Maria Theresa. To receive the " Grand Cross " you must be a certified Austrian citizen, and have performed a great act of service to the Empress or The Grand Duchy of Austria. '''Grandmasters are the generals of the Army, Navy, and other departments of Austria. They are in charge of coordinating meetings, battles, treaties, etc.

'There can only be 1 Grandmaster to each territory of Austria. '

No more, no less.

Austrian Navy
The navy of The Grand Duchy of Austria is 789 ships strong. Although it may not be as large as Britain's, it is considerably hefty in men, ships, and cannons.