Editing Harakien Eldar Empire (section)

===== Uris Guard =====
The Uris Guard is an old and important institution of the empire, a special division maintaining the empire's presence in Commoragh. The guard is rotated in its entirety every five years: none are permitted to serve permanently within it due to the Sovereign's fear of the corrupting nature of the dark city. Any warrior can be selected for the Uris Guard at any time, with the only exceptions being the captains of the various divisions and those currently in the guard. At the time of the exchange, each captain brings the men chosen from their fleet to the webway port of Uris and a month-long conference is held. The Uris conference, as it is known, gives the leaders of the empire an opportunity to discuss matters of import to the empire and the typical influx of information gathered from around the webway. 

The Uris Guard itself is comprised of a number of diverse units, drawn from many different places and with varying skills. Some soldiers are uncomfortable with life in the Dark City, while a number of others revel in its many delights. Unlike the other divisions of the Imperial Fleet, the guard is not headed by a captain. The Void King's wife, Duchess Ae'Rhinia Nakhar is the ruler, but in name only. So long as her demands are met, she pays the guard no mind. This places the soldiers are put into difficult positions due to operating without the command they are accustomed to and their abilities are thereby honed, especially considering the trials of the dark city. 

It is not uncommon for high-ranking members of the Uris Guard to challenge their commanding officers in the Anuk Harai after completing their service in the webway. Many feel that the skills they have gained in the unique trials of the webway are enough to tip the balance, and they are often correct. Time in Commoragh hones one's skills in a somewhat predictable manner and an inverse effect occasionally occurs following a major campaign in realspace, wherein junior officers challenge their commanders who are returning from the webway. The tradition serves the Harakiens well regardless, the strongest are ensured power either way.