Unraveler, the—A mysterious being that is neither human, angel, nor demon. It lives and travels in a time stream different than everything else, and those who cross paths with him will perceive him to be walking and talking backwards at a high speed.
Uzkiev—A Nidhogg. Envoy to the Council.
Verdan—An angel. A male Power.
Vila—A wolf.
Virtues—A mysterious angel caste, fifth in the total hierarchy. They are charged with maintaining the heavenly aspects of the Sphere, and they are given the special power of being able to travel within the Sphere's worlds. Look much like other angels, but their whole bodies seem blurred, almost transparent. They can also appear as young, winged children. They were created the same time as the Sphere.
Vuriel—An angel.
Wuj—A demon race. One of twelve council seats. Basically a large floating dragon head. Have the ability to see into minds and control lesser creatures through suggestion. Very ineffective in battle against a large number of opponents, but almost imperishable one-on-one. Often find work under the Catechist or as jailers. Other demons are extremely afraid of them.
Xac—A Principality.
Yehppael—A Power. Second in charge of the group led by Tamael.
Yvrex G'ssod—Charun. Grande Commander in the Dominion military.
Zane—Angel. An engineer promoted to Power after the Fall.
Zev—The King of Wolves.
Zydkiel—Angel. Cherub.
Appendix b.—Military and Social Hierarchy
Military and Social Hierarchy of angel and demon societies, listed highest to least.
General Overview of Dominion Military Hierarchy
Council of Twelve
Governing authority
Overseer
Commanders of sectors, geographically based locales within Cibola.
Grande-Commander
Commanders of Divisions/ Sluaghs/ Sluagh Clusters, depending upon rank within Grande-Commander structure. Other military command positions.
Mid-Commander
Commanders of Regiments/Other military command support positions
Flamen Division
Various Security/Scientific Duties
Commander
Commanders of Squadrons
Lesser-Commander
Captain
Commanders of Platoons
Arms Officer
Flight Hood
Infantry, Conscripts, etc.
Dominion Military (Approximate) Troop Strength
Depending on activity of sector, each Overseer may have anywhere from 5 to 2,000 Sluaghs under his command.
Sluagh
Depending upon specialty, 4-45 Divisions.
Division
Regiment
Standard Regiment consists of 10,000 soldiers, though may vary.
Squadron
Platoon
Usually 30+ 1 officer
Angel Caste Hierarchy
Choir 1
Seraphim
Cherubim
Ophanim
Choir 2
Hashmallim
Virtues
Powers
Choir 3
Principalities
Archangels
Angels
While Powers take direct orders from Hashmallim and Seraphim, the intricate structure within the military itself, from Private to Director General, is exclusively Power.
Angel Military Troop Strength
Legion
@ 9 trillion soldiers (12 [12])
Brigade
12 per Legion
Battalion
144 per Brigade
Company
1728 per Battalion
20,736 Wing/Flight/Special Units per company (different sizes, average 144 per)
About the Author
Matt Dinniman currently resides in Tucson, Arizona with his wife and family. He works as an obituary writer and has had many occupations throughout his life. He has worked as a pizza delivery driver, a security guard, an EMT, a private investigator, an editor, a telephone psychic, and a freelance copywriter—and that's just the beginning. His award-winning fiction and non-fiction has been published all over the world. The Shivered Sky is his first novel. He can be contacted at Matt@MattDinniman.com.
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