I §1 Overview — Convoys, Depots, Distribution
The Cohors Subsidium is the Republic's logistics arm. It refuels, rearms, transports, and sustains every other Branch. The Branch is structured around Convoys (Commeatus) managed by Haul Crews (Greges Vectorii) at the Decanus level and coordinated by Quartermaster Officers (Centuriones Annonarii) at the Centurio level.
Unit structure
- Branch (Cohors Subsidium) — all logistics personnel — Praefectus Subsidii.
- Convoy (Commeatus) — 2–8 ships — Centurio — Annonarius.
- Haul Crew (Grex Vectorius) — 1–4 operators — Decanus — Caput Vectoris.
- Depot Team (Grex Depositi) — 2–6 personnel — Decanus — Curator Depositi.
- Operator — Miles Vector / Miles Strator.
II §2 Specialisations & Supply Chain Flow
Specialisation roles: Refuel Operator, Rearm Operator, Cargo Pilot, Quartermaster, Convoy Commander, Escort Coordinator, Route Analyst.
Supply chain flow
Cohors Industria (raw / refined materials) → Cohors Subsidium (depots, convoys) → Arma, Medicina, Opera, Frontis, Vox.
Boundary with Industria: Mercatura sources and delivers to depots; Subsidium distributes from depots to operational units.
III §3 Reading Notes
- Subsidium is never a rear-echelon Branch. Refuelling and rearming happen in contested space.
- Armed escorts for convoys are formally requested from Cohors Arma.
- The Depot Register (Registrum Depositi) is maintained by the Praefectus Subsidii.
- Subsidium and Industria are interdependent.
Glossarium
- Commeatus
- Convoy — Subsidium operational unit.
- Annonarius
- Quartermaster Officer (Centurio rank).
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