Army - Revision history

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	The Empire is defended by its armies. Each army is a large force, capable of acting independently and supported by their own logistics with baggage trains, siege engines, and foragers. They are therefore able to venture beyond the boundaries of the Empire and, so long as their casualties are low, remain fully capable despite being engaged in prolonged campaigns.		The Empire is defended by its armies. Each army is a large force, capable of acting independently and supported by their own logistics with baggage trains, siege engines, and foragers. They are therefore able to venture beyond the boundaries of the Empire and, so long as their casualties are low, remain fully capable despite being engaged in prolonged campaigns.

	The typical member of an Imperial army is fed and billeted by the civil service but is not paid in coin. These volunteers have signed up for two years Imperial Service - they are trained and equipped and then assigned to an Imperial army. if they choose to leave the army at the end of that period they receive payment in land from the Empire (equivalent to a level one farm).		The typical member of an Imperial army is fed and billeted by the civil service but is not paid in coin. These volunteers have signed up for two years Imperial Service - they are trained and equipped and then assigned to an Imperial army. If they choose to leave the army at the end of that period they receive payment in land from the Empire (equivalent to a level one farm).

	Although the lure of land is what draws most citizens to Imperial Service, the training and equipment received can be valuable. Most members of the many independent [[military unit\|military units]] spread across the empire are former soldiers.		Although the lure of land is what draws most citizens to Imperial Service, the training and equipment received can be valuable. Most members of the many independent [[military unit\|military units]] spread across the empire are former soldiers.

	Each Imperial army is ~~commended~~ by a [[general]]. While generals are chosen by [[Senator\|senators]], once appointed, the general has sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to move or attack as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.		Each Imperial army is commanded by a [[general]]. While generals are chosen by [[Senator\|senators]], once appointed, the general has sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to move or attack as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.

	==Army Size==		==Army Size==
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	When a new army is being created it will automatically develop a quality dependent on the nation raising the army. In many cases the quality will depend on events at the time and be influenced by decisions taken by the characters involved in raising the army.		When a new army is being created it will automatically develop a quality dependent on the nation raising the army. In many cases the quality will depend on events at the time and be influenced by decisions taken by the characters involved in raising the army.

	Some nations have special orders that only their generals can issue (such ~~has~~ the Marchers' [[The_Marches_military_concerns#Army_Orders\|Shoulder to Shoulder]]) or have special rules that apply to them (such as the [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Army_Orders\|special rules]] that apply when [[Wintermark]] is fighting the [[Jotun]]). These are generally detailed on the ''military concerns'' page for each nation.		Some nations have special orders that only their generals can issue (such as the Marchers' [[The_Marches_military_concerns#Army_Orders\|Shoulder to Shoulder]]) or have special rules that apply to them (such as the [[Wintermark_military_concerns#Army_Orders\|special rules]] that apply when [[Wintermark]] is fighting the [[Jotun]]). These are generally detailed on the ''military concerns'' page for each nation.

	==Senate Commissions==		==Senate Commissions==

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	==Senate Commissions==		==Senate Commissions==
	The [[Senate]] can pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] of [[commission]] to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Recruitment\|recruit]] a new Imperial army, or to [[~~Imperial_army~~#Resupply\|resupply]], or [[~~Imperial_army~~#Enlargement\|enlarge]] an existing army.		The [[Senate]] can pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] of [[commission]] to [[Army#Recruitment\|recruit]] a new Imperial army, or to [[Army#Resupply\|resupply]], or [[Army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] an existing army.

	===Recruitment===		===Recruitment===

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	Although the lure of land is what draws most citizens to Imperial Service, the training and equipment received can be valuable. Most members of the many independent [[military unit\|military units]] spread across the empire are former soldiers.		Although the lure of land is what draws most citizens to Imperial Service, the training and equipment received can be valuable. Most members of the many independent [[military unit\|military units]] spread across the empire are former soldiers.

	Each Imperial army is commended by a [[general]]. While generals are chosen by [[Senator\|~~Senators~~]], once appointed the general has sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to move or attack as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.		Each Imperial army is commended by a [[general]]. While generals are chosen by [[Senator\|senators]], once appointed, the general has sole authority to [[army orders\|order]] the army to move or attack as they choose. Traditionally the generals of one nation will cooperate but it is not a requirement and a general is within their rights to give orders as they see fit.

	==Army Size==		==Army Size==
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	Barbarian armies tend to be much larger - though most have a similar military strength. Day magic rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], or the intelligence reports received by [[Army_qualities#Scouting\|scouting]] armies provide good estimations of the military strength of a barbarian army using the same scale used for the Imperial armies.		Barbarian armies tend to be much larger - though most have a similar military strength. Day magic rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]], or the intelligence reports received by [[Army_qualities#Scouting\|scouting]] armies provide good estimations of the military strength of a barbarian army using the same scale used for the Imperial armies.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Shoulder to Shoulder.jpg\|caption=The soldiers of the Marches make terrible foes when they fight [[The_Marches_military_concerns#Army_Orders\|shoulder to shoulder]].\|align=right\|width=650}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Shoulder to Shoulder.jpg\|caption=The soldiers of the Marches make terrible foes when they fight [[The_Marches_military_concerns#Army_Orders\|shoulder to shoulder]].\|align=right\|width=650}}
	The majority of campaign armies have a maximum strength of 5,000 fighting force. A large army, however, has a maximum fighting strength of 7,500 but still counts as a single campaign army. As an army takes [[casualties]] its fighting strength drops. An army whose fighting strength falls below 1,000 will immediately disband (or, if they are a large army, if their fighting strength falls below 1,500).		The majority of campaign armies have a maximum strength of 5,000 fighting force. A ''large'' army, however, has a maximum fighting strength of 7,500 but still counts as a single campaign army. As an army takes [[casualties]] its fighting strength drops. An army whose fighting strength falls below 1,000 will immediately disband (or, if they are a large army, if their fighting strength falls below 1,500).

	==Special Quality==		==Special Quality==

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	===Maximum numbers of Imperial Forces===		===Maximum numbers of Imperial Forces===
	The Empire cannot sustain an unlimited number of [[~~Imperial army~~\|armies]] and [[navy\|navies]]. In addition to the significant drain on the treasury of the [[Senate]], each individual nation can only provide so many soldiers. The ''supply'' number for each nation represents the maximum number of Imperial forces (armies and navies) that a nation can sustain at any given time. The Senate cannot raise a new Imperial army or navy from that nation if it would take the nation over its supply number.		The Empire cannot sustain an unlimited number of [[Army\|armies]] and [[navy\|navies]]. In addition to the significant drain on the treasury of the [[Senate]], each individual nation can only provide so many soldiers. The ''supply'' number for each nation represents the maximum number of Imperial forces (armies and navies) that a nation can sustain at any given time. The Senate cannot raise a new Imperial army or navy from that nation if it would take the nation over its supply number.

	As of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, the maximum number of forces a nation can support are as follows:		As of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, the maximum number of forces a nation can support are as follows:

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	===Maximum numbers of Imperial Forces===		===Maximum numbers of Imperial Forces===
	The Empire cannot sustain an unlimited number of [[Imperial army\|armies]] and [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navies]]. In addition to the significant drain on the treasury of the [[Senate]], each individual nation can only provide so many soldiers. The ''supply'' number for each nation represents the maximum number of Imperial forces (armies and navies) that a nation can sustain at any given time. The Senate cannot raise a new Imperial army or navy from that nation if it would take the nation over its supply number.		The Empire cannot sustain an unlimited number of [[Imperial army\|armies]] and [[navy\|navies]]. In addition to the significant drain on the treasury of the [[Senate]], each individual nation can only provide so many soldiers. The ''supply'' number for each nation represents the maximum number of Imperial forces (armies and navies) that a nation can sustain at any given time. The Senate cannot raise a new Imperial army or navy from that nation if it would take the nation over its supply number.

	As of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, the maximum number of forces a nation can support are as follows:		As of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, the maximum number of forces a nation can support are as follows:
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	If a nation ever has more armies and navies than it can support, all of that nation's forces suffer significant penalties until this imbalance is rectified.		If a nation ever has more armies and navies than it can support, all of that nation's forces suffer significant penalties until this imbalance is rectified.

	''Each'' army and [[~~Imperial~~ navy\|navy]] controlled by that nation suffers automatic losses of 500 force (or 750 force for a large army) each season. In addition, no army or navy controlled by that nation gets [[Casualties#Natural_Resupply\|natural resupply]], nor benefit from rituals that rely on natural supply such as [[Brotherhood of Tian]]. They can gain benefits from [[Casualties#Emergency_Resupply\|emergency resupply]], provided that they are not engaged in a campaign.		''Each'' army and [[navy\|navy]] controlled by that nation suffers automatic losses of 500 force (or 750 force for a large army) each season. In addition, no army or navy controlled by that nation gets [[Casualties#Natural_Resupply\|natural resupply]], nor benefit from rituals that rely on natural supply such as [[Brotherhood of Tian]]. They can gain benefits from [[Casualties#Emergency_Resupply\|emergency resupply]], provided that they are not engaged in a campaign.

	===Supply Lines===		===Supply Lines===

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	==Senate Commissions==		==Senate Commissions==
	The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] can pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] of [[commission]] to [[Imperial_army#Recruitment\|recruit]] a new Imperial army, or to [[Imperial_army#Resupply\|resupply]], or [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] an existing army.		The [[Senate]] can pass a [[Senate motion\|motion]] of [[commission]] to [[Imperial_army#Recruitment\|recruit]] a new Imperial army, or to [[Imperial_army#Resupply\|resupply]], or [[Imperial_army#Enlargement\|enlarge]] an existing army.

	===Recruitment===		===Recruitment===
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	==Upkeep==		==Upkeep==
	Although the soldiers in an Imperial army are not paid for their service, an army still costs a huge amount of money to operate. Each Imperial army costs 50 thrones per season, paid for from the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] budget. Each large army costs 75 thrones per season.		Although the soldiers in an Imperial army are not paid for their service, an army still costs a huge amount of money to operate. Each Imperial army costs 50 thrones per season, paid for from the [[Senate]] budget. Each large army costs 75 thrones per season.

	===Maximum numbers of Imperial Forces===		===Maximum numbers of Imperial Forces===
	The Empire cannot sustain an unlimited number of [[Imperial army\|armies]] and [[Imperial navy\|navies]]. In addition to the significant drain on the treasury of the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]], each individual nation can only provide so many soldiers. The ''supply'' number for each nation represents the maximum number of Imperial forces (armies and navies) that a nation can sustain at any given time. The Senate cannot raise a new Imperial army or navy from that nation if it would take the nation over its supply number.		The Empire cannot sustain an unlimited number of [[Imperial army\|armies]] and [[Imperial navy\|navies]]. In addition to the significant drain on the treasury of the [[Senate]], each individual nation can only provide so many soldiers. The ''supply'' number for each nation represents the maximum number of Imperial forces (armies and navies) that a nation can sustain at any given time. The Senate cannot raise a new Imperial army or navy from that nation if it would take the nation over its supply number.

	As of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, the maximum number of forces a nation can support are as follows:		As of the start of the Summer Solstice 387YE, the maximum number of forces a nation can support are as follows:

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	* Time: 1 year to raise		* Time: 1 year to raise
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	When the army is complete a new [[Imperial title]] of [[general]] is created in the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]]. Appointment follows the normal constitutional process (generals are selected by the senators of the nation) and re-appointed each year after that.		When the army is complete a new [[Imperial title]] of [[general]] is created in the [[Military Council]]. Appointment follows the normal constitutional process (generals are selected by the senators of the nation) and re-appointed each year after that.

	A newly created Imperial army is at its maximum strength of 5,000. It begins play mustered in one of the Imperial controlled territories belonging to the nation where it was raised.		A newly created Imperial army is at its maximum strength of 5,000. It begins play mustered in one of the Imperial controlled territories belonging to the nation where it was raised.

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	<sup>T</sup>.{{anchor\|T}} This nation is providing support to the [[Thule]] as per the [[Ratify Thule Treaty Spring 387YE\|treaty]] ratified during the Spring Equinox 387YE		<sup>T</sup>{{anchor\|T}} This nation is providing support to the [[Thule]] as per the [[Ratify Thule Treaty Spring 387YE\|treaty]] ratified during the Spring Equinox 387YE
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	T.{{anchor\|T}} This nation is providing support to the [[Thule]] as per the [[Ratify Thule Treaty Spring 387YE\|treaty]] ratified during the Spring Equinox 387YE		<sup>T</sup>.{{anchor\|T}} This nation is providing support to the [[Thule]] as per the [[Ratify Thule Treaty Spring 387YE\|treaty]] ratified during the Spring Equinox 387YE
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