Boreal Navy

The Boreal Navy is the second largest on Yarra, exceeded only by the might of the Hernlandt Royal Navy. Every citizen of Borus is required to undergo 3 years military service in the Navy. In which, citizens are taught how to handle themselves at sea to an incredible degree. In addition the cream of the service crop are given the chance to undergo officer training, bringing the lucky few into the Boreal elite. The upshot of this incredibly militaristic society is that at the drop of a hat, the Bor can mobilise every able bodied member forming the worlds largest combat-ready militia.

Structure
Despite its size and power, the Boreal Navy has an incredibly flat structure. From conscript, to enlisted; from corporal to Prefect: there is little room for career progression. This was enacted purposefully. By forcing the highest ranking members to look elsewhere for better opportunities, this gives the younger, newer, fresher officers the chance to prove themselves. This ensures a constantly evolving and improving military.

Conscription
Conscription "is the compulsory enlistment of people in a national service, most often a military service". When a child is deemed old enough by their parents, they report to the Naval Training Academy in Northport. Given that a parent could easily never decide their child is old enough (as is their right - children are their property), military service could be seen as being voluntary. But military service is required for the higher wages of an Adult, thus ensuring the successful recruitment of a swathe of young fit individuals ready to embark on their rite of passage.

The controversial age policy is used for a variety of reasons. First, children are the property of their parents. For the state to remove that property would be tantamount to theft. Second, there are many different races in Borus. Each race matures and grows at a different rate. A 50 year old human would be far too old to participate in the rigorous training of the Academy, while a 50 year old elf would be far too young. Thus it was decided that the parents would relinquish the children to the state for three years, during which they undergo training as naval enlisted. After, they are returned to civilised life as their own people, as adults.