Wei Military Doctrines Tier 3

Convict Drafts

Penance is paid in whatever way the state sees fit. Criminals, damned to a life under the thumb of imperial justice, are often drafted into the military when the need is great; when regular conscripts and volunteers are not enough.

Particularly under the Han, this became a burden of necessity rather than obligation. Most often, these convict drafts end up posted to the north-western outposts, manning the defences against whatever threats lie beyond the borders...

Effects

• -2 mustering turns (faction-wide)
• +2 starting rank for peasant recruits (faction-wide)
• UNLOCKS UNITS: Peasant Raiders

Military Doctrines