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Military Tier 2 Missile Drills & Tactics For archers and javelinmen alike, knowing the enemy’s position and having a good aim is only half the task. Drilling our missile infantry to be more organised and efficient will optimise their effectiveness on the battlefield. |
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+15% Missile damage for missile infantry units (all armies) |
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Military Tier 2 Melee Specialists Any simpleton can wield a sword or an axe, but battle aptitude takes devotion to a chosen weapon. Recruiting dedicated swordsmen or axemen will also encourage others to specialise and make themselves available. |
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Military Tier 2 Troop Organisation A well-organised spear-wall can force an enemy into detrimental positions, funnelling them into situations that make them easier to kill. Drilling our spearmen in such tactics will make them sharper fighters. |
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Military Tier 2 Siege Techniques Having all the foot-soldiers and cavalry in the land is little help against the walls of a well-defended settlement. Accumulating more experience of besieging our enemies will improve our techniques and capabilities. |
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0 | False |
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Military Tier 11 Infantry Logistics Countless hardened swordsmen and axemen of our lands are coming forth to fight. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our infantry troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers. |
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+50% Max number of sword and axe infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) |
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Military Tier 11 Joys of the Hall Companions, bodyguards, and attendants keep commanders alive on the battlefield. Involving them in the revelries of the hall following successful offensives shall motivate them for the further struggles to come. |
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Military Tier 11 Horse Breeding The swiftest steeds will not find their way into our warriors’ stables by luck. Making efforts to utilise only the best horse-breeding practices will ensure that only the fittest warhorses are bred for battle. |
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Military Tier 11 Healthcare With all but the most superficial injuries often becoming fatal, a soldier’s health is fragile. Increasing a commander’s experiences in the field will help inform strategies of supply use to faster convalesce the wounded. |
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0 | False |
+1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide) |
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Military Tier 12 Campaign Planning All aspects of military expeditions must be considered, from the terrain to be traversed to the warriors’ rations and shoes. Ensuring that armies follow the correct procedures when on the move will have them go further for longer. |
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Military Tier 12 Spearband Logistics Our resilient spearmen are coming out in droves to serve on the front lines. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our spearbands gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers. |
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+50% Max number of spear infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) |
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Military Tier 12 Royal Armourer The presence of a great war leader on the battlefield can even inspire cowards, but losing one can spell disaster. Employing the best armourers to equip their retinues will afford them a higher level of protection. |
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Military Tier 12 Mounted Warrior Drills The effectiveness of cavalry is dependent on the timing and execution of battlefield movements. Drilling our horsemen in the correct tactics and manoeuvres will make them more able to inflict damage. |
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Military Tier 13 Bowmen & Javelinmen Logistics Accomplished archers and javelin throwers are now widespread in our society. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our missile troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers. |
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+1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide) |
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Military Tier 13 Trained Companions Only the best of the best are called up to serve by the sides of the greatest battlefield commanders. Affording them the best possible training will see them better carry out their duties as both bodyguards and soldiers. |
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0 | False |
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Military Tier 13 Professional Cavalry The only place for a mounted fighter is atop his warhorse, riding down his enemies on the battlefield. Granting enlistment opportunities to all available horsemen will enable cavalry troops to be assembled at lower cost. |
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0 | False |
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+5% Upkeep cost for cavalry units (all armies) |
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Military Tier 13 Masters of the Land A threat to any one part of our land is a threat to all the land. 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. |
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Military Tier 14 Cavalrymen Logistics Cavalrymen of distinction are now abundant amongst our communities. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our mounted troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers. |
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+1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide) |
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Military Tier 14 Martial Law The most exceptional war leaders are cold, calculating, and ruthless, both on the battlefield and off it. Popularising the harsh reputation of our commanders will make our subjects more compliant with our rule. |
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Military Tier 14 Horse-Warrior Traditions Horse-warrior societies are renowned for being the unconquerable victors of countless wars. Nurturing our traditions of horse-riding and mounted combat will encourage more cavalrymen to come forward for recruitment. |
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+1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide) |
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Military Tier 14 Military Careers War changes priorities and livelihoods. In times of conflict, those who can, fight. Restructuring the hierarchy of the military will enable us to afford the increasing numbers of wartime recruits. |
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Military Tier 15 Professional Bodyguards The most loyal companions receive the greatest rewards for fighting in direct service to lords and royalty. Sending out word of the need for these most illustrious of protectors will ready them to take their rightful place. |
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Military Tier 15 Thriving Peasantry The peasantry is crucial to our armies, bolstering our ranks of lords and warriors with pure numbers. Promoting growth amongst the servile classes will see more of them put forward for levying. |
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+100% Replenishment chance to levy units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) |
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Military Tier 16 Prosperous Households A flourishing gentry means higher numbers of the hardened, well-equipped warriors of their household retinues. Issuing reminders of their obligation to fight for the cause will see more of them come forward for recruitment. |
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+150% Replenishment chance to retinue units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) |
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Military Tier 17 Lords of War Some of the greatest champions and high-born warriors of our people have yet to fight for us. Spreading the word to remind these elite soldiers of their military obligations will see more of them come forward for recruitment. |
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+500% Replenishment chance to elite units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) |
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Military Tier 3 Defensive Tactics Good infantry defence is helped by the correct use of the tools available to deflect attacks, hold ground, and stay alive. Drilling soldiers in the best shield-bearing tactics will improve their defensive abilities. |
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Military Tier 3 Provisions Well-trained armies may be able to win battles, but well-trained armies that also know how best to use their supplies will win wars. Discovering better ways to manage provisions will improve our resourcefulness. |
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+1 Siege attrition time when under siege (all characters) |
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Military Tier 3 Offensive Tactics A tactically drilled force will always be better at inflicting casualties than a disorganised one. Putting our swordsmen and axemen through their paces will improve strategies of damage output on the battlefield. |
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Military Tier 3 Trained Spearmen The spearband's strength does not come from numbers alone, but also from the presence of trained individuals. Spreading the word of our need for learned spearmen will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks. |
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Military Tier 3 Trained Skirmishers The most well-trained missile infantrymen can inflict casualties while constantly maintaining safe distance. Sending out word that we need our most able skirmishers will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks. |
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Military Tier 4 Armoured Defenders Better arms and armour used to their greatest effect improve any army’s capacity to defend itself. Spreading the word that we need our superiorly-equipped warriors will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks. |
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Military Tier 4 Siege Masters No settlement is impenetrable, although walls and doors built tougher and higher can still present a formidable challenge. Focussing our efforts on developing the most advanced siege engines will neutralise such obstacles. |
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Military Tier 4 Professional Spearmen To serve as a spearman in our battle ranks, one needs only a strong arm and a resilient spirit. Granting enlistment opportunities to every available man of this ilk will mean that spearbands can be assembled more cheaply. |
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+5% Upkeep cost for spear infantry units (all armies) |
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Military Tier 4 Professional Archers Not all users of bows and javelins are ready for official military service. Enlisting and training all novice practitioners of archery and javelin-throwing will improve their skill and provide cheaper missile troops. |
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-30% Recruitment cost for missile infantry units (all armies) +5% Upkeep cost for missile infantry units (all armies) |
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Military Tier 4 Professional Warriors Soldiership is not just a job – it is a calling answered for one’s people. Granting enlistment opportunities to every man who can wield a melee weapon will make swordsmen and axemen cheaper to recruit. |
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+5% Upkeep cost for sword and axe infantry units (all armies) |
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Military Tier 5 Rationing When our people are surrounded and starved by the enemy, tenacity and resolve will only keep them alive for so long. Devising methods to carefully structure food reserves while under siege will prolong their survival. |
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-30% Attrition rate when under siege (all armies) +1 Siege holdout time (double for city-ports) (all regions) |
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Military Tier 5 Master Spearmen When the greatest spearmen in the land take to the battle lines, they are truly a force to be reckoned with. Spreading the word that we need our master spearmen will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks. |
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Military Tier 5 Masters of Missile Warfare Bows, arrows, and javelins are relatively cheap armaments, but in the hands of masters are invaluable. Spreading the word that we need our best missile troops will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks. |
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Military Tier 5 Offensive Masters Certain champion warriors are masters at being on the offensive and drawing first blood. Spreading the word that our armies need these proficient attackers will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks. |
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Military Tier 5 Defensive Masters Some stalwart soldiers are masters at holding their ground against the odds. Sending out the message that we need our most proficient defensive warriors will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks. |
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0 | False |
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Military Tier 6 Hunter Society Dexterity, accuracy, patience – few occupations command as much respect for a skillset than that of the hunter. Promoting such virtues will inspire more archers and javelinmen to come forth for recruitment. |
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+1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide) |
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Military Tier 6 Warrior Society Societies that hold warriors in high regard will seldom have shortages of men to step into the battle ranks. Inciting this attitude amongst our people will encourage more swordsmen and axemen to come forward for recruitment. |
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+100% Replenishment chance to sword and axe infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) |
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Military Tier 6 Siege Advancements A fatal hailstorm of massive rocks can inflict numerous casualties on our enemies and make quick work of walls and buildings. Concentrating our efforts into developing our own catapults will give us this advantage. |
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Military Tier 6 Traditions of the Spear A great kingdom’s defence is borne by traditions of great spearmen who are admired and respected by their people. Entrenching such traditions into society will inspire more spearmen to come forward for recruitment. |
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+100% Replenishment chance to spear infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen) |
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