Courtship and Marriage

Courtship inside Aquila is an awkward issue. Officially it is forbidden to pursue sexual or romantic relations inside the legions, to prevent combat personnel from being liabilities in combat due either to clashing priorities or pregnancy. Since most of the population of house Aquila are military personnel this presents a problem for the house and renewing its population. But as they say... "ah *love* ah finds a way".

A few exceptions are made within the legion in regards to relationships are made:
 * Firstly, Individuals within the legions are allowed to have pre-existing relationships, provided they swear to serve the legion above their loved ones.
 * Secondly, one may propose and hold betrothals so long as they do not pursue sexual relations whilst serving in the legions and they do not compromise themselves in their relationship.
 * Thirdly Individuals married may be granted special shore leave to attend to emergencies.
 * Finally in regards to political marriage, Individuals are give the marriage as a special mission to attend to in personal time, with any punishment for pregnancy or relations outside of duties ignored.

By the time most Legionaries leave the Legions they are too old for children. Therefore Aquila has a very generous adoption policy.

Outside the Legions, Aquilan Marriage is a mixed bag, with all sorts of influences involved in courtship. Most Aquilans adopt the appropriate customs from their partner. Many are clueless in the romantic arts and should 2 Aquilans become romantically involved it is quite likely neither will know how to handle the relationship.

If an Aquilan non-noble legionnaire somehow manages to marry into nobility they are usually given the chance to void their remaining years in the legion to live their new noble life.

If an Aquilan noble in a high military position marries out of House Aquila, they usually lose their military responsibilities. A Legate commanding a legion would be relieved of their duties or given symbolic administrative duties, sometimes accepting a demotion to make the transfer of power easier. They would generally not be expected to vote in the Convocation any more.