Gendarmes are mounted troops drawn from local communities, trained to intervene quickly across the countryside. They serve as a mobile force capable of responding to emergencies, escorting convoys, and supporting larger armies when required. Their role sits between cavalry and law-keeping patrols, giving them a reputation for discipline and firm presence. Equipped with carbine and sabre, they favour mobility and coordinated charges over prolonged melee. They are not noble knights, nor aristocratic household guards, but professional riders whose value lies in speed, control, and adaptability on open terrain.