The Rock is defended by the Ungstiri Militia, a group of highly trained soldiers roughly 3,000 strong equipped with the inbred desire to protect their home at all costs. Service in the militia is by no means mandatory. In fact, most of those who serve do so willingly. It is considered a great honor to participate in the defense of Mat Ungstir. The Ungstiri Militia is divided into the following ranks: The militia is run by a supreme officer who holds the unofficial title of Political Commissar. He is however addressed by rank. Both men answer directly to the Citizen's Committee.