adrian-empire marshal-2002 User Manual

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Marshals' Manual 
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June 2002 
B. 
IMPERIAL MINISTER OF COMBAT 
Whenever there is not an Imperial Minister of Combat, these duties shall be assumed by the Imperial Minister 
of Joust and War. The Imperial Minister of Combat reports directly to the Imperial Crown. 
The Imperial Minister of Combat is responsible for producing and modifying the 
Marshals Manual as well as the application and interpretation of the rules and regulations stated therein. The 
decision-making authority for issues relating to these manuals shall be (in order): 
• 
The Imperial Minister of Combat, in conjunction with the Imperial Minister of Joust and War 
• 
The Imperial Crown 
• 
The Imperial Estates General 
1. 
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS 
• 
Authorized marshal 
• 
Knight Bannerette (or higher), or 
• 
Knight Bachelor who has held the position of Royal Minister of Joust or Crown Marshal 
2. 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
• 
Revise and update the Adrian Marshal and Combat Manuals when necessary 
• 
Approve new armor ideas for use within the Adrian Empire 
• 
Supervise and assist local Crown Marshals 
• 
Regulate combat so that safety is the first priority 
C. 
IMPERIAL CROWN MARSHAL  
The Imperial Crown Marshal is responsible for enforcing compliance with the rules of combat. The Imperial 
Crown Marshal reports to the Imperial Minister of Joust and War. 
1. 
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS 
• 
Authorized marshal 
• 
Knight Bannerette (or higher), or 
• 
Knight Bachelor who has held the position of Royal Minister of Joust or Crown Marshal 
2. 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
• 
Ensure proper weapon and armor standards are being adhered to and correctly interpreted 
• 
Run or assist the Marshal of the Field in running Imperial events 
• 
Supervise and assist local Crown marshals 
• 
Govern and teach the proper training of marshals 
D. 
MINISTER OF JOUST AND WAR FOR CHARTERED SUBDIVISION 
The Imperial Crown Marshal is responsible for running local tournaments, wars and demos. The Minister of 
Joust and War for a Chartered Subdivision reports to the Imperial Minister of Joust and War. 
1. 
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS 
• 
Authorized marshal 
• 
Knight Bachelor (or higher), or 
• 
A Sergeant if there is no Knight Bachelor qualified and available 
2. 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
• 
Develop tournament formats and war scenarios for Crown events 
• 
Act as or assist the Marshal of the Field in running Crown events