Popular Militia

The Popular Militia is the armed paramilitary wing of the Kirlawan Popular Front.

Foundation

Initially called the 'Voter Protection Squads', it was formed in 2305 in response to intimidation of voters by supporters of the Kirlawan Far Right National Fascist Front. Soon afterwards they were also operating on the borders of Kirlawa to watch for foreign pro-fascist infiltrators.

Initially loosely formed and run by local KPF members, the VPS became more organised with the emergence of Colonel 'X' as a charismatic leader.

There was a scandal in 2307 when three Rildanor men were caught by the VPS after illegally crossing the border and were not handed over to the Kirlawan authorities for several days. All three had bruises and injuries, and the KPF and VPS were called upon to rein in their members.

In 2309, the VPS were renamed the Popular Militia and were organised under the leadership of Colonel 'X'.

Kirlawan Civil War

Before the Civil War broke out in 2333, the PM were often involved in violence with suspected fascist groups. They never abandoned their self-selected role as border guards, and so many members were in Merkan when the conflict broke out.

The mountains of Merkan were a perfect base for the Popular Militia to use for guerilla activities, especially as the border with communist Dundorf was adjacent. Colonel 'X' ran the Merkan operations and worked with Dundorfian advisers and (after invasion) military leaders to combat the fascist forces.

Another guerilla cell operated from the parklands of Uwakah near Zobegon, led by Gerard Luze (son of Aris Luze and grandson of Danivon Luze.

Current status

The PM are the de facto police of the Democratic Republic of Kirlawa, the Dundorfian protectorate in post-war Kirlawa. There have been accusation of totalitarian tactics.