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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	The Empire military downtime system uses a simple mathematical framework to calculate the outcome each season of a campaign. The values are presented below, along with some worked examples, so that players who are interested can understand precisely how the results are derived.		The Empire military downtime system uses a simple mathematical framework to calculate the outcome each season of a campaign. The values are presented below, along with some worked examples, so that players who are interested can understand precisely how the results are derived.

Hailmur at 17:23, 1 April 2023

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	<th>Ritual</th><th>Victory</th><th>Casualties</th>		<th>Ritual</th><th>Victory</th><th>Casualties</th>
	<tr><td>[[Clarity of the Master Strategist]]</td><td>+2000</td><td>0</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Clarity of the Master Strategist]]</td><td>+2000</td><td>0</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Knights of Glory]]</td><td>+~~3000~~</td><td>+~~3000~~</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Knights of Glory]]</td><td>+2000</td><td>+2000</td></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Quickening Cold Meat]]</td><td>+1000</td><td>+1000</td></tr>		<tr><td>[[Quickening Cold Meat]]</td><td>+1000</td><td>+1000</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>

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Miscellaneous Effects

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	<table style="width: 450px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;">		<table style="width: 450px; float: right; margin-left: 10px;">
	<th>Ritual</th><th>Casualties</th>		<th>Ritual</th><th>Casualties</th>
	<tr><td>[[Rivers Run Red]]</td><td>+100%~~</td>~~</tr>		<tr><td>[[Rivers Run Red]]</td><td>+100%</tr>
	<tr><td>[[Rivers of Life]]</td><td>-50%~~<td>~~</tr>		<tr><td>[[Rivers of Life]]</td><td>-50%</tr>
	</table>		</table>
	* '''Miscellaneous effects are applied at the same time as orders'''		* '''Miscellaneous effects are applied at the same time as orders'''

Hailmur at 11:22, 12 January 2023

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Dre at 10:44, 10 June 2019

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	==Fighting Strength==		==Fighting Strength==
	Each army has a fighting strength, a number that reflects the raw military strength of the army. Most armies begin with a fighting strength of 5,000- roughly one point of ~~effective~~ strength for each soldier. As an army suffers casualties the fighting strength is reduced to reflect this.		Each army has a fighting strength, a number that reflects the raw military strength of the army. Most armies begin with a fighting strength of 5,000- roughly one point of military strength for each soldier. As an army suffers casualties the fighting strength is reduced to reflect this.

	==Rituals==		==Rituals==
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	* '''Rituals that increase the fighting strength of an army are added on first'''		* '''Rituals that increase the fighting strength of an army are added on first'''
	Some rituals increase the ~~effective~~ fighting strength of an army, either for purposes of calculating victory, casualties, or both. If such a ritual is in place, then this is the first modifier added.		Some rituals increase the military fighting strength of an army, either for purposes of calculating victory, casualties, or both. If such a ritual is in place, then this is the first modifier added.

	The table shows the rituals in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]] with the modifiers they provide.		The table shows the rituals in [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial Lore]] with the modifiers they provide.
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	* '''A starting military unit adds 100 fighting strength'''		* '''A starting military unit adds 100 fighting strength'''
	* '''The fighting strength for military units is added second'''		* '''The fighting strength for military units is added second'''
	The fighting strength of every military unit that is assigned to support an army is added to the total ~~effective~~ fighting strength for purposes of victory and inflicting casualties. A starting military unit has a fighting strength of 100. Each additional rank of improvement increases the fighting strength by 20.		The fighting strength of every military unit that is assigned to support an army is added to the total military fighting strength for purposes of victory and inflicting casualties. A starting military unit has a fighting strength of 100. Each additional rank of improvement increases the fighting strength by 20.

	Military units do not suffer casualties like an army, they are always at full strength regardless of any campaigns they participate in.		Military units do not suffer casualties like an army, they are always at full strength regardless of any campaigns they participate in.
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	<tr><td>Heroic Stand</td><td>+30%</td><td>+20%</td></tr>		<tr><td>Heroic Stand</td><td>+30%</td><td>+20%</td></tr>
	</table>		</table>
	* '''Orders change the ~~effective~~ fighting strength of an army'''		* '''Orders change the military fighting strength of an army'''
	* '''The effects of orders are added third'''		* '''The effects of orders are added third'''
	The fighting strength of an army is then modified based on the orders submitted by their [[general]]. Orders may change the fighting strength for purposes of calculating victory, casualties, or both.		The fighting strength of an army is then modified based on the orders submitted by their [[general]]. Orders may change the fighting strength for purposes of calculating victory, casualties, or both.
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	==Total Strength==		==Total Strength==
	* '''The ~~effective~~ fighting strength of all armies on the same side is added together.'''		* '''The military fighting strength of all armies on the same side is added together.'''
	If an army on either side has submitted an attack order, then the resulting campaign involves all opposing armies in the territory, regardless of what orders they have submitted. The ~~effective~~ fighting strength of every army fighting on the same side is added together to calculate the total strength of each side.		If an army on either side has submitted an attack order, then the resulting campaign involves all opposing armies in the territory, regardless of what orders they have submitted. The military fighting strength of every army fighting on the same side is added together to calculate the total strength of each side.

	==Victory Points==		==Victory Points==
	* '''The side with the highest ~~effective~~ fighting strength is victorious.'''		* '''The side with the highest military fighting strength is victorious.'''
	* '''They gain 1 victory point for every complete 1000 points differential.'''		* '''They gain 1 victory point for every complete 1000 points differential.'''
	* '''It requires 10 victory points to take the first region in a season.'''		* '''It requires 10 victory points to take the first region in a season.'''
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	The scale of the victory is equal to the difference in the two sides total fighting strength. Victory is quantified using victory points; one victory point is accumulated for each full 1000 points of difference in fighting strength.		The scale of the victory is equal to the difference in the two sides total fighting strength. Victory is quantified using victory points; one victory point is accumulated for each full 1000 points of difference in fighting strength.

	If the victorious side includes armies that have submitted orders to attack, then their victory points translate into land captured by the side. It requires ten victory points to take control of a region. A partial capture is possible, victory points are recorded between campaigns, so no victory points are "wasted". It is possible to capture more than one region in a single season but each additional region is more difficult than the last. It requires an additional 12 victory points to take a second region in the same campaign season, 14 victory points to take the third - and so on.		If the victorious side includes armies that have submitted orders to attack, then their victory points translate into land captured by the side. It requires ten victory points to take control of a region. A partial capture is possible, victory points are recorded between campaigns, so no victory points are "wasted". It is possible to capture more than one region in a single season but each additional region is more difficult than the last. It requires an additional 12 victory points to take a second region in the same campaign season, 14 victory points to take the third - and so on.

	If the victorious side includes armies that have submitted orders to defend, then the victory points translate into reduced casualties. Each victory point translates decreases the casualties taken by an army by 1%.		If the victorious side includes armies that have submitted orders to defend, then the victory points translate into reduced casualties. Each victory point translates decreases the casualties taken by an army by 1%.

	If the victorious side includes some armies with attack orders and some armies with defend orders, then the victory points are split pro-rata based on their ~~effective~~ fighting strength between the two sides to determine land captured and casualties reduced.		If the victorious side includes some armies with attack orders and some armies with defend orders, then the victory points are split pro-rata based on their military fighting strength between the two sides to determine land captured and casualties reduced.

	==Casualties==		==Casualties==
	* '''An army inflicts 10% of its ~~effective~~ fighting strength as casualties'''		* '''An army inflicts 10% of its military fighting strength as casualties'''
	* '''Casualties are divided amongst the armies based on the orders submitted'''		* '''Casualties are divided amongst the armies based on the orders submitted'''
	* '''Some orders and some rituals affect the number of casualties taken'''		* '''Some orders and some rituals affect the number of casualties taken'''
	Both sides in a campaign will inflict casualties on each other. The total ~~effective~~ fighting strength of each side is recalculated using only the modifiers that apply for causing casualties. The base figure for the total casualties inflicted is 10% of this score.		Both sides in a campaign will inflict casualties on each other. The total military fighting strength of each side is recalculated using only the modifiers that apply for causing casualties. The base figure for the total casualties inflicted is 10% of this score.

	If the enemy force includes more than one army, then the casualties are divided between the armies according to the orders submitted. Armies that submit attacking orders will take a greater share of the casualties than armies which are defending. The final ratios are based on a qualitative judgement of the in-character description of the orders submitted.		If the enemy force includes more than one army, then the casualties are divided between the armies according to the orders submitted. Armies that submit attacking orders will take a greater share of the casualties than armies which are defending. The final ratios are based on a qualitative judgement of the in-character description of the orders submitted.

Matt: /* Victory Points */

2018-07-11T20:13:30Z

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	* '''They gain 1 victory point for every complete 1000 points differential.'''		* '''They gain 1 victory point for every complete 1000 points differential.'''
	* '''It requires 10 victory points to take the first region in a season.'''		* '''It requires 10 victory points to take the first region in a season.'''
			* '''Capturing additional regions in the same season is more difficult.'''

	The fighting strength of the two sides is compared, the victor is the side with the highest total strength after adjustments for orders, military units, and any rituals that are in place.		The fighting strength of the two sides is compared, the victor is the side with the highest total strength after adjustments for orders, military units, and any rituals that are in place.

Matt: /* Victory Points */

2018-07-11T20:11:27Z

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	The scale of the victory is equal to the difference in the two sides total fighting strength. Victory is quantified using victory points; one victory point is accumulated for each full 1000 points of difference in fighting strength.		The scale of the victory is equal to the difference in the two sides total fighting strength. Victory is quantified using victory points; one victory point is accumulated for each full 1000 points of difference in fighting strength.

	If the victorious side includes armies that have submitted orders to attack, then ~~the~~ victory points translate into land captured by the side. It requires ten victory points to take control of a region. A partial capture is possible, victory points are recorded between campaigns, so no victory points are "wasted".		If the victorious side includes armies that have submitted orders to attack, then their victory points translate into land captured by the side. It requires ten victory points to take control of a region. A partial capture is possible, victory points are recorded between campaigns, so no victory points are "wasted". It is possible to capture more than one region in a single season but each additional region is more difficult than the last. It requires an additional 12 victory points to take a second region in the same campaign season, 14 victory points to take the third - and so on.

	If the victorious side includes armies that have submitted orders to defend, then the victory points translate into reduced casualties. Each victory point translates decreases the casualties taken by an army by 1%.		If the victorious side includes armies that have submitted orders to defend, then the victory points translate into reduced casualties. Each victory point translates decreases the casualties taken by an army by 1%.

Matt: /* Victory Points */

2018-07-11T20:03:12Z

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	* '''The side with the highest effective fighting strength is victorious.'''		* '''The side with the highest effective fighting strength is victorious.'''
	* '''They gain 1 victory point for every complete 1000 points differential.'''		* '''They gain 1 victory point for every complete 1000 points differential.'''
	* '''It requires 10 victory points to take a ~~region~~.'''		* '''It requires 10 victory points to take the first region in a season.'''
	The fighting strength of the two sides is compared, the victor is the side with the highest total strength after adjustments for orders, military units, and any rituals that are in place.		The fighting strength of the two sides is compared, the victor is the side with the highest total strength after adjustments for orders, military units, and any rituals that are in place.

Graemej: /* Casualties */

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	* '''Barbarian fortification:''' 3000 fighting strength		* '''Barbarian fortification:''' 3000 fighting strength

	The Imperial armies take 300 casualties divided evenly between them. The barbarian fortification takes ~~950~~ casualties.		The Imperial armies take 300 casualties divided evenly between them. The barbarian fortification takes 900 casualties.

	* '''Imperial army 1:''' 90 (150 * 60%)		* '''Imperial army 1:''' 90 (150 * 60%)
	* '''Imperial army 2:''' 90 (150 * 60%)		* '''Imperial army 2:''' 90 (150 * 60%)
	* '''Barbarian fortification:''' ~~950~~		* '''Barbarian fortification:''' 900

	The River of Life ritual does not affect the casualties taken by the fortification.		The River of Life ritual does not affect the casualties taken by the fortification.
	{{War Further Reading}}		{{War Further Reading}}

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	==Fighting Strength==		==Fighting Strength==
	Each army has a fighting strength, a number that reflects the raw military strength of the army. Most armies begin with a fighting strength of 5,000- roughly one point of military strength for each soldier. As an army suffers casualties the fighting strength is reduced to reflect this.		Each army has a fighting strength, a number that reflects the raw military strength of the army. Most armies begin with a fighting strength of 5,000 - roughly one point of military strength for each soldier. As an army suffers casualties the fighting strength is reduced to reflect this.

	==Rituals==		==Rituals==
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	* '''Orders change the military fighting strength of an army'''		* '''Orders change the military fighting strength of an army'''
	* '''The effects of orders are added third'''		* '''The effects of orders are added third'''
	The fighting strength of an army is then modified based on the orders submitted by their [[general]]. Orders may change the fighting strength for purposes of calculating victory, casualties, or both.		The fighting strength of an army is then modified based on the orders submitted by their [[general]]. Negative modifiers from orders will affect the strength of the army, any ritual on the army, and all military units attached to the army. Positive modifiers from orders will only ever affect the strength of the army. Orders may change the fighting strength for purposes of calculating victory, casualties, or both.

	There is no requirement for all the armies in a campaign to submit the same orders. The modifier an army receives is based on the order submitted for that army only.		There is no requirement for all the armies in a campaign to submit the same orders. The modifier an army receives is based on the order submitted for that army only.
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	Following this calculation, all negative modifiers are then applied. All negative modifiers are multiplied together and applied against the result of applying all the positive modifiers.		Following this calculation, all negative modifiers are then applied. All negative modifiers are multiplied together and applied against the result of applying all the positive modifiers.

	==~~Disbandments~~==		==Disbandment==
	* An army which falls below 20% of its maximum value automatically disbands		* An army which falls below 20% of its maximum value automatically disbands
	The fighting strength of any army that falls below 20% of its maximum value automatically disbands. A normal army that falls below 1000 fighting strength disbands (1500 for a large army). The army routs from the territory and is completely destroyed.		The fighting strength of any army that falls below 20% of its maximum value automatically disbands. A normal army that falls below 1000 fighting strength disbands (1500 for a large army). The army routs from the territory and is completely destroyed.

	==Example 1==		==Example 1==
	* '''Imperial army 1:''' 3500 fighting strength, ~~overwhelming assault~~, Clarity of the Master Strategist		* '''Imperial army 1:''' 3500 fighting strength, Overwhelming Assault, Clarity of the Master Strategist
	* '''Imperial army 2:''' 1500 fighting strength, Cautious Advance, 40 ~~starting~~ military units ~~supporting~~		* '''Imperial army 2:''' 1500 fighting strength, Cautious Advance, supported by 40 military units
	* '''Barbarian army 1:''' 7500 fighting strength, ~~heroic stand~~, Quickening Cold Meat		* '''Barbarian army 1:''' 7500 fighting strength, Heroic Stand, Quickening Cold Meat
	* '''Barbarian army 2:''' 4000 fighting strength, ~~solid defence~~		* '''Barbarian army 2:''' 4000 fighting strength, Solid Defence
	* '''Barbarian army 3:''' 2000 fighting strength, ~~give ground~~		* '''Barbarian army 3:''' 2000 fighting strength, Give Ground
	* '''Territory Curse:''' Rivers Run Red		* '''Territory Curse:''' Rivers Run Red

	===Victory===		===Victory===
	* '''Imperial army 1:''' ~~6600~~ ((3500 ~~+ 2000)~~ * 120%)		* '''Imperial army 1:''' 6200 ((3500 * 120%) + 2000)
	* '''Imperial army 2:''' 4400 ((1500 + 4000) * 80%)		* '''Imperial army 2:''' 4400 ((1500 + 4000) * 80%)
	* '''Barbarian army 1:''' ~~11050~~ ((7500 ~~+ 1000)~~ * 130%)		* '''Barbarian army 1:''' 10750 ((7500* 130%)+1000)
	* '''Barbarian army 2:''' 4000		* '''Barbarian army 2:''' 4000
	* '''Barbarian army 3:''' 1200 (2000 * 60%)		* '''Barbarian army 3:''' 1200 (2000 * 60%)

	The total Imperial fighting strength for purposes of victory is thus ~~11000~~. The total barbarian total is 16,~~250~~. The barbarians win by ~~5250~~ - gaining 5 victory points. All of which are spent reducing casualties. The Imperial side do not gain any victory points.		The total Imperial fighting strength for purposes of victory is thus 10,600. The total barbarian total is 15,950. The barbarians win by 5350 - gaining 5 victory points. All of which are spent reducing casualties. The Imperial side do not gain any victory points.

	===Casualties===		===Casualties===
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	* '''Barbarian army 3:''' 2000 fighting strength		* '''Barbarian army 3:''' 2000 fighting strength

	The Imperial total is ~~9000~~, so the baseline figure for casualties inflicted is 900. The Barbarian total is ~~14500~~, so the baseline figure for their casualties inflicted is 1450.		The Imperial total is 9,000, so the baseline figure for casualties inflicted is 900. The Barbarian total is 14,500, so the baseline figure for their casualties inflicted is 1450.

	The plot team decide to split casualties evenly to the Imperials, inflicting 725 casualties to each attacking army. The casualties suffered by the barbarian forces are divided evenly between the barbarian armies. The effects of the orders and the Rivers Run Red ritual are then applied to find the final casualty figures.		The plot team decide to split casualties evenly to the Imperials, inflicting 725 casualties to each attacking army. The casualties suffered by the barbarian forces are divided evenly between the barbarian armies. The effects of the orders and the Rivers Run Red ritual are then applied to find the final casualty figures.
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	==Example 2==		==Example 2==
	* '''Imperial army 1:''' 5000 fighting strength, ~~overwhelming assault~~		* '''Imperial army 1:''' 5000 fighting strength, Overwhelming Assault
	* '''Imperial army 2:''' 4000 fighting strength, ~~overwhelming~~ assault		* '''Imperial army 2:''' 4000 fighting strength, Overwhelming assault
	* '''Barbarian fortification:''' 3000 fighting strength		* '''Barbarian fortification:''' 3000 fighting strength
	* '''Territory Curse:''' Rivers of Life		* '''Territory Curse:''' Rivers of Life