Platinum Band
The Platinum Band (the Band) is the main component of the Pillow Fortress Armed Forces. A professional, volunteer military, the Band is tasked with defending the Principality and its interests across all warfighting domains: land, sea, air, space, and more. The Band is subordinate to civilian control through the Department of Defense and ultimately the Princess as its commander-in-chief.
Etymology
The name "Platinum Band" derives from the Sacred Band, and elite unit of the ancient Theban military, which was undefeated until its ultimate destruction at the hands of Philip II of Macedon and, more notably, his son Alexander the Great. Platinum was incorporated due to the common cultural notion that it is a finer metal than gold (see, for example, its use in music recording certification). Additionally, it is believed that the name Platinum Band sounds cooler than something more literal such as Fortressian Defense Forces, or Fortressian Military.
Doctrine
Structure
Orders
Order of the Air Force
Order of the Army
Order of the Cyber Force
Order of the Militia
Order of the Selecty
Order of the Spacy
Ranks and Titles
The Platinum Band shares a single system of ranks across all orders in order to promote cohesion and common understanding during combined arms operations while also reducing confusion. This, unfortunately, has the side effect of all but eliminating some historically significant ranks, particularly those associated with the naval tradition. Where possible, these discarded ranks have been retained as titles. Below are tables of the various Fortressian ranks, along with their United States Army equivalents for comparison.