Personal History

       With the exception of the 1st Republican Guards Regiment, all other units within the Świdnik Banner were considered elite troops. Among them, the 1st Jäger Regiment served as the Parliament’s most reliable instrument; it was frequently deployed, either as a whole or in detachments to conduct long-range foot reconnaissance and patrols across complex terrain and volatile zones. Regarded as the most formidable combat unit within the Republican Guard, its prowess stemmed not only from extensive combat experience but also from the decisive leadership and rigorous standards enforced by its current commander, Leonie, and her predecessors.

       The term "Jäger" (literally "hunter") originally referred to the servants who assisted nobles during hunts, responsible for enclosing the grounds and driving game toward the aristocracy. When these servants were brought onto the battlefield, their initial roles were limited to non-combat labor, such as tending to spare horses and baggage. Naturally, being armed with bows and arrows, they would eventually join the fray, engaging in mounted skirmishes to scout and harass the enemy, or dismounting to deliver more accurate and powerful shots on foot. Yet, in ancient warfare, the outcome of battles was invariably decided by the charges of heavily armored knights; the Jägers remained mere auxiliaries. Although nobles valued Jägers more than standard infantry, who were often little more than a ragtag mob of conscripts and the advent of gunpowder further elevated their status, they were still not considered true knights. However, during the Republic's founding, modern weaponry introduced by Earthlings transformed the nature of warfare; the three distinct types of guard regiments converged in function, and the Jägers finally gained acceptance among the knightly class. The 1st Jäger Regiment, in particular, enjoyed high regard as a central elite force; unburdened by the ceremonial duties typical of the capital, it could focus entirely on training and operations, making it a superior fighting force in the strictest military sense.

       Leonie hailed from a fallen knightly house and possessed virtually no political backing. While upright and incorruptible, she was also excessively caustic and unable to hold her tongue, frequently offering blunt critiques of whatever she witnessed traits that earned her a poor reputation among the upper echelons. That she managed to become commander of the 1st Jäger Regiment at such a young age was due to three factors: first and foremost, her personal competence was impeccable, and she was utterly dedicated to her command duties. Secondly, the previous commander recognized her talent and consistently shielded her. Thirdly, that mentor retired early due to illness but insisted that she was the only one fit to lead the 1st Jäger Regiment.

       With demanding elites above her and a group of troublesome elite soldiers below, handling tasks that were both heavy and tedious, Leonie rarely showed a pleasant face. She couldn't help but lash out at everyone and everything; to others, she seemed perpetually disgruntled and had a hair-trigger temper. She was incredibly strict with her subordinates and scathing in her criticisms, often leaving new recruits trembling with fear in her presence.

       If one could look past her abrasive speech, however, one would discover that Leonie was actually remarkably frank and sincere. Though her words were sharp, they were usually objective and went straight to the heart of the matter. She was attentive to the needs of those around her, offering quiet assistance and guidance even while delivering her biting critiques. Some subordinates believed her "sharp tongue but soft heart" stemmed from a desire not to let others feel indebted to her an aloof attitude they found incredibly cool so they began emulating her habit of lashing out at everyone. Consequently, the entire 1st Jäger Regiment earned a reputation as a bunch of "chronic complainers."

       In her personal life, Leonie is easily satisfied: her greatest hobby is eating desserts. Because she's always helping others solve problems, Leonie often works overtime and takes on the pressure for herself, so she often needs to relax, whenever she needs to replenish her mental energy and relieve stress, Leonie treats herself to sweets. Sometimes she inevitably overeats and finds herself gaining weight,She then resorts to excessive physical training to lose it. However, what she finds somewhat regrettable is that no matter how the numbers on her scale fluctuate, the part of her body she cares about most never seems to change.