This Ministry administers to the research, training & deployment of TorHavn's defensive corps. It also oversees the collective rules of non-lethal combat (duels) within our Laws, and [will] choose, train & administer Marshalls to see to proper conduct as regards duels for the settlement of arguments, etc. within the Realm.

The term "non-lethal challenge" refers to any equitable, one-on-one duel, fought until one individual yields, but not to permanent damage or to the death, for the settlement of personal space invasion, or for civil suits of a personal nature (individual or family), or for dishonour.

Our Minister of Defense: Lord Robert Clarke

Knighthoods associated with this Ministry:
Order of the Vermillion Blade