elite guard
- royalOf monarchs
- bodyguardPaid personal security agent
- praetorianOf elite Roman soldiers
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- protectorOne who safeguards others
sworn · loyal · emperor · palace · ceremonial · armor · huscarl · samurai · honor · devoted · vigilant · shield · oath · throne · legion · duty · fearless · chosen
military/security quality
elite guardrabble
Disorderly, noisy crowd
conscripts · cannon fodder · militia · irregular troops · raw recruits
social/military hierarchy
elite guardrank and file
Ordinary members collectively
foot soldiers · regular army · line infantry · enlisted men · grunts