So the Verd'ika Corps is pretty much Galactic Academy for Mandos? I think it's a good idea for verd'ikas to feel recognized 
Sort-of, but Verd'ika Corps is quite different in one respect. Challenges!
The best way to describe the challenge system is to think about it like your own personal video game. Each year the Training Sergeants will issues 9 total challenges per Battalion. Recruits will need to complete a minimum of 3 to qualify for their annual challenge patch. When you complete 1 challenge in each category (Craftsmanship, Community, Invasion) you'll receive a badge on your membership profile (visual database of all Corps recruits). As you complete more challenges in a category, your "skill level" will go up and a new badge will be awarded. You'll be able to earn 3 levels in each category (Novice, Journeyman, Expert).
As long as you complete your minimum 3 challenges per year (Novice) then you'll earn your annual challenge patch. You can collect a patch for each year, and as you change Battalions the patch will change also. Think of the challenge patch as a merit badge.
