Not to be confused with Rulecy's British Army
The Empire of Great Britain (EGB) was one of the largest nations in the Napoleonic Wars. In the wider Napoleonic genre in Roblox, it is the oldest group. Formed in 2011, it is commanded by King George III. It was invited in April 2020 by alertcoderf of Andour to join Europa Invicta, the precursor group to the Napoleonic Wars. In its time in the genre, it had a rivalry with Rulecy's British Army for the title of the "true United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland" in the genre.
Contents
- 1 History in the Napoleonic Wars Community
- 1.1 March 29, 2020 Proclamation and Restoration
- 1.2 April 29, 2020 Community
- 1.3 July 19, 2020 Construction of Alhambra Castle Complete
- 1.4 September 26, 2021 Anglo-Italian War is Declared
- 1.5 January 24, 2022, EGB's Removal
- 2 Organisation
- 3 Ranks
- 4 Honours and Medals
- 5 Trivia
- 6 Gallery
History in the Napoleonic Wars Community[]
March 29, 2020 Proclamation and Restoration[]
On March 29, 2020, HMKingGeorgeIII was proclaimed King again, and the nation was restored.
April 29, 2020 Community[]
The Empire of Great Britain is invited by Alertcoderf, the Founder, to join Europa Invicta.
July 19, 2020 Construction of Alhambra Castle Complete[]
After much time, the construction of Alhambra Castle was completed. It is set in Granada and is the place for sieges. The location provided no advantage to The Empire of Great Britain or invading forces and was known as one of the fairest locations to do battle in the community.
September 26, 2021 Anglo-Italian War is Declared[]
On September 26, 2021, George, The Prince Regent of the Empire of Great Britain issues an announcement regarding Britannia's war against ProudWindsor's Italy in an attempt to "stamp out the Emperor's rule in Italy." October 10, 2021 would be the first battle fought.
January 24, 2022, EGB's Removal[]
The Empire of Great Britain was controversially removed from the Napoleonic Wars community by GeneralGory. Following suit, ProudWindsor's Italy would leave too in solidarity. The Pair would try to start a new NW-like Community named "Hegemony" but due to halted developments, this never happened. As the developers keep saying "Just two weeks away" but it never happened
Organisation[]
The Empire of Great Britain is divided into 2 divisions, a support brigade, and an independent Asian-timezone regiment, totalling to 9 different regiments. The composition of the Empire of Great Britain is as follows:
| Composition of the British Army of the Empire of Great Britain | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Division/Brigade | Division Commanding Officer | Regiment | Regimental Commanding Officer |
| 1st Division | Lt-Gen KamaCLVI |  1st Regiment of Foot Guards | Colonel bobmyfish |
 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot | Captain Lord_Buchard | ||
 95th Regiment of Foot (Rifles) | Colonel Sophostratis | ||
 King's German Legion | Colonel corpralbilll | ||
 Provincial Corps of Light Infantry | Captain crusader583 | ||
| 2nd Division | Maj. General TheRealSharpie (Last confirmed DCO) |  42nd (Black Watch) Regiment of Foot | Brig. General RupertHamilton |
 71st Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) | Brig. General Zovify | ||
| 79th Regiment of Foot (Cameron Highlanders) | |||
| Support Brigade | Maj. General TheBritishEmpire1 |  17th Regiment of Light Dragoons | Maj. General TheBritishEmpire1 |
 British East India Company (4th Madras) | 4th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry | Aide-de-Camp AceEnfield Lieutenant KormitFrag | |
Ranks[]
Provided below are the ranks in descending order:
| Ranks of the Empire of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Rank | Typical Appointment |
| F.M. | Field Marshal | |
| Gen. | General | |
| Lt-Gen. | Lieutenant General | |
| Maj-Gen. | Major General | |
| Brig-Gen. | Brigadier General | |
| Col. | Colonel | |
| LtCol. | Lieutenant Colonel | |
| Maj. | Major | |
| Cap. | Captain | |
| Lt. | Lieutenant | |
| Ens. | Ensign | |
| Aide-de-Camp | ||
| Adj. | Adjutant | |
| SjtM. | Serjeant Major | |
| CSjt. | Colour Serjeant | |
| Sjt. | Serjeant | |
| Cpl. | Corporal | First NCO rank, given to members once they can take up responsibilities. |
| LCpl. | Lance Corporal | |
| Pvt. | Private | |
| Fnc. | Fencible | Rank given to members who have just joined a regiment and are due to complete Fencible Training. |
| Rct. | Recruit | Rank given to newly-joined members, still awaiting to be enlisted into a regiment. |
Honours and Medals[]
| Achievement Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Abbreviation | Name | Description |
| -- | Superior Marksmanship Medallion: | Earned by continually demonstrating prowess of ranged combat at a quality above the average soldier’s skill. Awardable to any soldier in the British Army. |
| -- | Melee Prowess Medallion: | Earned by continually demonstrating ability in melee combat notably superior to the average infantryman. Awardable to any soldier in the British Army. |
| -- | Topman Medallion: | Presented to any recipient who has earned the highest number of kills in their formation in an engagement against a foreign enemy. |
| Service Awards | ||
| Abbreviation | Name | Description |
| KVM | King’s Volunteer Medal: | Awardable to any soldier in the British Army for dedicating their time and effort beyond the usual expectation to strengthen morale, activity, combat ability, or contribute to the good administration of their unit proper. Can be awarded multiple times, with each successive awarding adding a silver bar.(e.g., someone has won the KVM three times will be given the KVM II-Bar) |
| KCS | King’s Commendation for Service: | Awarded to those with six months or more active uninterrupted service to the group and has maintained a record of good standing during service period. |
| RRC | Royal Red Cross: | Awardable to any discrete unit commander (company, battalion, regiment, etc.) for performing a brave and valiant act superior to the expected abilitiesof his person or his unit. |
| AGM | Army Gold Medal: | Awarded to members of the British Army for glorious and successfulcampaigns. Additional campaigns will result in additional bars added to the ribbon. |
| AGC | Army Gold Cross: | Awarded to members of the British Army who’ve successfully earned the Army Gold Medal four times. The cross replaces the medal. Additional campaigns will result in additional bars added to the ribbon. |
| Gallantry Awards | ||
| Abbreviation | Name | Description |
| KGM | King's Gallantry Medal | Awarded to those who perform an act of lesser bravery or courage in the face of the enemy. |
| GM | George Medal | Awarded to those who perform an act of significant gallantry in the presence of the enemy. |
| MC | Military Cross | Awarded to those who perform an act of exemplary gallantry and prowess in the presence of the enemy. |
| DSC | Distinguished Service Cross | Awarded to those who have, over the course of their military career, have achieved a gallantry medal, a service award, and an achievement award. |
| CGC | Conspicuous Gallantry Cross | Awarded to those who have earned through the merit of their valiant actions the King’s Gallantry Medal, the George Medal, & the Military Cross. |
| DSO | Distinguished Service Order | The premier award for meritorious service in the name of the King, this medal is awarded to any man who obtains the Distinguished Service Cross and all three of the King’s medals (KVM, KCS, KGM). |
| GC | George Cross | The premier award for an act of gallantry in the face of the enemy. Awarded to those who have shown great bravery and lack of self regard in situations of the most extreme peril in the performance of a meritorious act which did save the position of the British Army and secure the chances of victory from the jaws of defeat. May be awarded to any officer in lawful command of a unit in battle. |
Trivia[]
- The Empire of Great Britain is the oldest Napoleonic Wars Themed group on ROBLOX.
- The Empire of Great Britain was founded by Bestfiretop.
- The Empire of Great Britain would be the first group to have 100 straight consecutive line battle victories over every nation within the community itself.
- Around February of 2021, The Empire of Great Britain had a joke-rivalry with Empire Français Regiment, Premier Corps after beating them by 6000 points, one of the highest recorded EI Battles. They would later beat them weeks later again in March by 2000. This was a known inside joke with EGB Members at the time who would spam "6000 WASN'T ENOUGH?" in EGB Discord Chats.
Gallery[]
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1. History in the Napoleonic Wars Community:
- The EGB, established in 2011, stands as one of the largest nations in the Napoleonic Wars on Roblox. Notably, it claims the title of the oldest group in this genre.
- The rivalry with Rulecy's British Army for the "true United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland" adds a fascinating layer to the virtual geopolitical landscape.
2. Key Events in EGB's History:
- On March 29, 2020, HMKingGeorgeIII was proclaimed King again, marking the restoration of the nation.
- The construction of Alhambra Castle in Granada was completed on July 19, 2020, serving as a neutral battleground for the community.
3. Anglo-Italian War and Controversial Removal:
- On September 26, 2021, the Anglo-Italian War was declared by George, The Prince Regent, against ProudWindsor's Italy.
- The controversial removal of EGB from the Napoleonic Wars community on January 24, 2022, orchestrated by GeneralGory, led to the departure of ProudWindsor's Italy as well.
4. Organization and Structure:
- EGB is organized into two divisions, a support brigade, and an independent Asian-timezone regiment, comprising a total of 9 different regiments.
- The detailed composition of the British Army within EGB is outlined, including division commanding officers and regimental commanding officers.
5. Ranks within EGB:
- The ranking structure is presented, ranging from Field Marshal to Recruit, each with specific responsibilities and roles.
6. Honours and Medals System:
- Various honours and medals are awarded in recognition of achievements, service, and gallantry, with detailed descriptions for each.
- Noteworthy awards include the King's Gallantry Medal, George Cross, and Distinguished Service Order, each representing different levels of valor and service.
7. Trivia:
- EGB holds the distinction of being the oldest Napoleonic Wars-themed group on Roblox.
- The group achieved a remarkable feat by securing 100 straight consecutive line battle victories over every nation within the community.
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