Northern Guard Military Academy

The Northern Guard Military Academy is the most prestigious Military Academy in the Atlas Coalition. It is renowned for its excellent training programmes and for the quality of its graduate soldiers. Most Cadets leave the Academy with respectable ranks and positions already guaranteed in high-paying jobs in the Atlas Defense Force.

History
The Northern Guard Academy was established in 2015 during the increasing action in the African War. Northern Guard graduates were among some of the only loyal officers left alive after many defected to the People's Republic before the Battle of Cape Town.

After the African War there was no lapse in the demand for further military strength- the Coalition may have been pushed back, but they weren't done yet. General Eric Connelly ordered the Atlas war machine to rebuild its might in preparation for taking back Africa, and he included Northern Guard in his plans. The Academy was given immense military funding to further the quality of its graduates, and by 2023 it was officially recognised as one of the top Tertiary Education Providers in the entire Atlas Coalition.

The Academy
The Academy itself is a large sprawling complex on the southern shores of Lake Superior, with grounds in excess of 1600 acres. It utilizes former towns in the nearby areas as combat training zones, as well as the lake itself and the surrounding airspace to train cadets in the multitude of combat zones.

The Academy offers standard University options in the STEM Subjects, as well as military training for highly specialized roles in the Atlas Defense Force.

Closure
Northern Guard Military Academy was closed after a terrible incident sullied the reputation of the Academy- see Dr William Carrow. The Academy was closed with the intention of reopening after the backlash had died down amongst the more powerful members of the Coalition Government.