Editing Republican Guard (Laeral) (section)

==Organization==
The First Regiment of the Republican Guard was charged with the protection of the president and other governmental leaders. Permanently stationed around [[Laeralsford]] and the president's person, the First Regiment saw significant action in the [[Bloody Summer]]. The Second, Third, and Fourth Regiments of the Republican Guard were deployed in offensive roles abroad, and the [[Great War]] saw the establishment of a Fifth and Sixth Regiment. Since the 1990 reestablishment of the Guard, only the first through fourth regiments remain in service. Each regiment has distinctive traditions, including regimental nicknames and initiation rites. In its original incarnation, the Republican Guard included integrated artillery and armored units and even aircraft and helicopters. 

In its original incarnation, the Republican Guard reported directly to the president, and the president was entitled to appear in uniform as Lieutenant-General of the Republican Guard.