Knights of Besaid

The Knights of Besaid are an elite military group within the nation of Grand Besaid. They are strictly limited to having no more than 1050 members, not including honorary members. They form their own recognized branch of the Grand Besaidian Military, and are considered by their very mission statement to be the finest warriors in Grand Besaid. They are so impressive that they generally fight in situations where they are outnumbered more than 1:100. During times of peace, they are known for their ceremonies and their protection of high dignitaries such as High Council members.

Leadership
The Knights of Besaid's leadership is fairly odd. The branch is a working Democracy, seeing as how their commander (highest ranking officer within the branch) is elected by the members of the group for varying terms. The Vice-Commander, however, is appointed to his rank. There are also smaller ranking officers which are appointed by the Commander. Other military and civilian officials also have certain jurisdictions over the Knights of Besaid. On many issues, the members of the branch cast votes to decide what their recommendations to civilian government and for certain military operations are. In many of these votes, the Commander can enact some form of a veto, and the Commander can in excruciating circumstances, end the vote and make a decision on his own. During the course of these votes, the Commander gets five votes, the Vice-Commander gets three votes, the most senior officer that is neither the commander nor Vice-Commander also gets three votes. The senior members get two votes, and the junior members get one vote. The difference between a junior and senior ranking is all comparisons, and the formulations for determining such comparisons are closely guarded secrets of the Commanders of the Knights of Besaid.