Popularising the harsh reputation of our commanders will make our subjects more compliant with our rule. The most exceptional war leaders are cold, calculating, and ruthless, both on the battlefield and off it. +50% Max number of cavalry units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our mounted troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers. 20% Upkeep cost for all units (all armies)Ĭavalrymen of distinction are now abundant amongst our communities. Restructuring the hierarchy of the military will enable us to afford the increasing numbers of wartime recruits. In times of conflict, those who can, fight. Spreading the word of the need for our more learned horse-warriors will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks. The most formidable cavalrymen are trained mounted soldiers of status. +10 Melee skill for the commander's unit (all armies) Affording them the best possible training will see them better carry out their duties as both bodyguards and soldiers. Only the best of the best are called up to serve by the sides of the greatest battlefield commanders. +50% Max number of missile units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our missile troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers. 15% Recruitment cost for all units (faction_to_general_own)Īccomplished archers and javelin throwers are now widespread in our society. Propagating this mindset amongst the masses means the people will need less incentive to fight for the cause when the time comes to take up arms. +15 Melee skill for cavalry units (all armies)Ī threat to any one part of our land is a threat to all the land. Drilling our horsemen in the correct tactics and manoeuvres will make them more able to inflict damage. The effectiveness of cavalry is dependent on the timing and execution of battlefield movements. +50% Shield for the commander's unit (all armies) Employing the best armourers to equip their retinues will afford them a higher level of protection. The presence of a great war leader on the battlefield can even inspire cowards, but losing one can spell disaster. +50% Max number of spear infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our spearbands gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers. Our resilient spearmen are coming out in droves to serve on the front lines. +20% Campaign movement range (all armies) Ensuring that armies follow the correct procedures when on the move will have them go further for longer. +25% Unit replenishment (multiplier) (all armies)Īll aspects of military expeditions must be considered, from the terrain to be traversed to the warriors’ rations and shoes. Increasing a commander’s experiences in the field will help inform strategies of supply use to faster convalesce the wounded. With all but the most superficial injuries often becoming fatal, a soldier’s health is fragile. +30% Charge for cavalry units (all armies) Making efforts to utilise only the best horse-breeding practices will ensure that only the fittest warhorses are bred for battle. The swiftest steeds will not find their way into our warriors’ stables by luck. +20 Morale for the commander's unit (all armies) Involving them in the revelries of the hall following successful offensives shall motivate them for the further struggles to come. +50% Max number of sword and axe infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)Ĭompanions, bodyguards, and attendants keep commanders alive on the battlefield. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our infantry troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers. Recruiting enough missile infantrymen will ready others for the call to battle.Ĭountless hardened swordsmen and axemen of our lands are coming forth to fight. With missile exchanges occurring before most melee confrontations, arrows and javelins can dictate the course of a battle from the outset. Recruiting dedicated swordsmen or axemen will also encourage others to specialise and make themselves available. Siege construction: Medium siege engines (all armies)Īny simpleton can wield a sword or an axe, but battle aptitude takes devotion to a chosen weapon. Accumulating more experience of besieging our enemies will improve our techniques and capabilities. Having all the foot-soldiers and cavalry in the land is little help against the walls of a well-defended settlement. Recruiting enough spear specialists will spread the word to others to ready themselves for the call to battle. The spear is empowerment, exponentially increasing any man’s chances against a charging warhorse.
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