A candlemark was the time that Sheng allowed for the personnel of the Base to gather. This more than enough time for people to gather. Any longer and Sheng was afraid that interference would occur....
After a candlemark had passed, Sheng stepped forth and command for the soldiers' attention.
"Serale." Sheng begun, eyes intent on the soldiers, reading their body language. "For those that do not know me, my name is Lieutenant General Sheng Kaldres, Acting Provincial Commander for the Principality of Prime."
"The reason I call all of you here is simple; to initiate the forming of the Imperial Regiment of Abestat. An initial Regiment of 500 men should be employed as the Imperial Regiment of Abestat." Then, Sheng paused to let this information sink in.
"Now, I can conscript whoever I want into this initial 500 men, but I would rather that the men volunteer for this task. So I ask for volunteers!"
"Volunteers to enter the Imperial Regiment will be promoted at least by one rank. This is to say that Staff Sergeants will become Lieutenants, Sergeant to Sergeant Majors, Corporals to Sergeant and so forth. Those interested can come to see me at my
office."
With that said, Sheng quickly turned round and walked back to his office.
How many would come? Was the worrying thought as Sheng walked on....