Creature:Iteok/Military

The Iteok are a Warmongering Species, and that's why their Ship count is very high and their Soldiers aren't afraid of Dying. Military service is mandatory at Age 15, and it ends at Age 19. For the Iteok, the Army is better than school, despite the horrible treatment higher ranks deal on them. 37% of Iteok choose to stay in the Army after Age 19.

Ranks
In the Iteok Military, there is no such thing as a diffrence between land infantry and space infantry. All ranks are merged. There are 12 Ranks, from 1 to 12. It's impossible to get fired from the Iteok Army.

Ranks 1 - 3
Ranks 1 - 3, Named Irhetal (Weakling), Kerhoterhial (Learner), and Irhnterhal (Soldier) respectively, are the basic 3 Ranks of mandatory Army service. They are the slowest Ranks to get. These 3 ranks get ZERO respect from higher ranks, and they constantly get bullied by them. Learning to withstand this promotes one to Rank 2. Learning to fight properly promotes one to Rank 3.

These Ranks only get Light weapons at first, but in Wars, they can get Large Weapons, as long as they buy them. These ranks pilot Rhartas and Garhonik Ships, both available at the choice of the Soldier. He can only pick one.

There is 0 Salary in these ranks.