‘Vanguard’ is a heavy title to bestow upon oneself... Very Koreshi.
Online dictionary definitions:
Definition of vanguard
1 : the forefront of an action or movement
2 : the troops moving at the head of an army
1. A group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas.
1.1 A position at the forefront of new developments or ideas.
2. The foremost part of an advancing army or naval force.