Military unit - Revision history

Beeswax at 14:36, 18 March 2026

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	\|[[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]] \|\| Raiding \|\| Increases strength by 3 ranks over the next season \|\| Spring \|\| 8		\|[[Merciless Wrath of the Reaver]] \|\| Raiding \|\| Increases strength by 3 ranks over the next season \|\| Spring \|\| 8
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	\|[[Raise the Standard of War]] \|\| Campaigning \|\| Increases strength by 5 ranks over the next season \|\| Summer \|\| 20		\|[[Raise the Standard of War]] \|\| Campaigning \|\| Increases strength by 5 ranks over the next season \|\| Summer \|\| 20

Twiggy at 15:12, 16 March 2026

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	Any military unit can go adventuring; in the case of larger units the expectation is that a core group undertake the quest while the others provide logistical support for the expedition. Questing represents the military unit venturing into dangerous areas and looking for opportunities for daring activity, acquiring treasure, and deliberately charging headlong into jeopardy.		Any military unit can go adventuring; in the case of larger units the expectation is that a core group undertake the quest while the others provide logistical support for the expedition. Questing represents the military unit venturing into dangerous areas and looking for opportunities for daring activity, acquiring treasure, and deliberately charging headlong into jeopardy.

	The option '''[[venture#Seek Glory\|seek glory]]''' is always available to any military unit. It represents forays into dangerous or unknown places, both within Imperial borders and without. Examples might include delving into the wild ~~palces~~ of Varushka or Dawn, seeking challenges in the mountains of Urizen or Wintermark, or looking for trouble in the lands of the Jotun or Druj. Players who take their military unit questing are encouraged to create dramatic stories about what they did and found, within the guidelines given		The option '''[[venture#Seek Glory\|seek glory]]''' is always available to any military unit. It represents forays into dangerous or unknown places, both within Imperial borders and without. Examples might include delving into the wild places of Varushka or Dawn, seeking challenges in the mountains of Urizen or Wintermark, or looking for trouble in the lands of the Jotun or Druj. Players who take their military unit questing are encouraged to create dramatic stories about what they did and found, within the guidelines given

	<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve seeking wealth and experience in dangerous places. Current examples include [[venture#Explore the Depths\|exploring the tunnels and caverns beneath the northern sinkhole]] and [[venture#Quest Against the Vallorn\|boldly venturing into the depths of vallorn infested Brocéliande]].		<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve seeking wealth and experience in dangerous places. Current examples include [[venture#Explore the Depths\|exploring the tunnels and caverns beneath the northern sinkhole]] and [[venture#Quest Against the Vallorn\|boldly venturing into the depths of vallorn infested Brocéliande]].

Rafferty at 17:05, 27 January 2026

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	This means that when the skills and experience of a starting military unit are assigned to a military action then they add 100 strength to the action. The combined military strength of all participants is crucial for the success of most military actions. Military strength also determines the income you receive when you undertake other actions such as [[#guarding\|guarding]] or [[#raiding\|raiding]].		This means that when the skills and experience of a starting military unit are assigned to a military action then they add 100 strength to the action. The combined military strength of all participants is crucial for the success of most military actions. Military strength also determines the income you receive when you undertake other actions such as [[#guarding\|guarding]] or [[#raiding\|raiding]].

	Military unit [[#~~upgrades~~\|upgrades]] increase the military strength of the unit by 20 each time. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]] provide similar bonuses to the military strength of the unit, but almost always give a benefit only if you take a specific kind of action in [[#Downtime Options\|downtime]].		Military unit [[#Upgrades\|upgrades]] increase the military strength of the unit by 20 each time. [[Enchantment\|Enchantments]] provide similar bonuses to the military strength of the unit, but almost always give a benefit only if you take a specific kind of action in [[#Downtime Options\|downtime]].
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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

2026-01-16T09:41:15Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial army" to "[[Army"

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	A military unit represents a small band of around twenty skilled soldiers. The military unit could be as few as a dozen elite warriors, or it could be as many as a hundred regular soldiers. It's fine to have the number fluctuate; you might talk of having a unit of fifty light infantry when you are on campaign but during seasons where you undertake mercenary work or go questing you might tell stories of taking a handful of experienced veterans with you while the rest take some well earned rest and relaxation (or recover from their injuries).<br><br>		A military unit represents a small band of around twenty skilled soldiers. The military unit could be as few as a dozen elite warriors, or it could be as many as a hundred regular soldiers. It's fine to have the number fluctuate; you might talk of having a unit of fifty light infantry when you are on campaign but during seasons where you undertake mercenary work or go questing you might tell stories of taking a handful of experienced veterans with you while the rest take some well earned rest and relaxation (or recover from their injuries).<br><br>
	{{Anchor\|Military Strength}}		{{Anchor\|Military Strength}}
	However you describe your resource in narrative terms, a starting military unit is the equivalent of 100 soldiers - it has a military strength of 100. By comparison, a normal [[~~Imperial army~~]] has an effective military strength of 5000.		However you describe your resource in narrative terms, a starting military unit is the equivalent of 100 soldiers - it has a military strength of 100. By comparison, a normal [[Army]] has an effective military strength of 5000.

	This means that when the skills and experience of a starting military unit are assigned to a military action then they add 100 strength to the action. The combined military strength of all participants is crucial for the success of most military actions. Military strength also determines the income you receive when you undertake other actions such as [[#guarding\|guarding]] or [[#raiding\|raiding]].		This means that when the skills and experience of a starting military unit are assigned to a military action then they add 100 strength to the action. The combined military strength of all participants is crucial for the success of most military actions. Military strength also determines the income you receive when you undertake other actions such as [[#guarding\|guarding]] or [[#raiding\|raiding]].
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	* '''There is no payment for supporting an Imperial army unless the Imperial Guerdon applies'''		* '''There is no payment for supporting an Imperial army unless the Imperial Guerdon applies'''

	A military unit can always choose to take part in a [[war\|military campaign]] to take or defend territory by supporting an [[~~Imperial army~~]]. The unit accompanies the army on campaign, fighting alongside it and helping carry out the orders issued to the army by the [[general]]. You can see what order you will be supporting when you select an army to support.		A military unit can always choose to take part in a [[war\|military campaign]] to take or defend territory by supporting an [[Army]]. The unit accompanies the army on campaign, fighting alongside it and helping carry out the orders issued to the army by the [[general]]. You can see what order you will be supporting when you select an army to support.

	Helping to support an army adds the military strength of the unit to that of the army for purposes of attack and defence. The strength a unit adds to an army is never increased by any army orders or enchantments on the army - but the unit strength ''is'' reduced if the army order or enchantment reduces the strength of the army. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the army has been allocated a share of guerdon. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.		Helping to support an army adds the military strength of the unit to that of the army for purposes of attack and defence. The strength a unit adds to an army is never increased by any army orders or enchantments on the army - but the unit strength ''is'' reduced if the army order or enchantment reduces the strength of the army. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the army has been allocated a share of guerdon. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T14:48:06Z

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	Other actions provide a set income, usually based on the strength of your military unit. For example, a theoretical action called ''Raid the Forests of Ulnak'', might provide a mixture of herbs, measures of forest resources, and perhaps money representing valuable goods seized from [[the Mallum]].		Other actions provide a set income, usually based on the strength of your military unit. For example, a theoretical action called ''Raid the Forests of Ulnak'', might provide a mixture of herbs, measures of forest resources, and perhaps money representing valuable goods seized from [[the Mallum]].
	===Guerdon Shares===		===Guerdon Shares===
	Supporting an army, fortification, or spy network only provides income if it has been deemed eligible for the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial guerdon]], a purse of money drawn from the Imperial treasury and used to reward those considered to be acting in the best interests of the Empire. Determining who receives the guerdon is a matter for the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] and the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]].		Supporting an army, fortification, or spy network only provides income if it has been deemed eligible for the [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|Imperial guerdon]], a purse of money drawn from the Imperial treasury and used to reward those considered to be acting in the best interests of the Empire. Determining who receives the guerdon is a matter for the [[Senate]] and the [[Quartermaster General of the Imperial Armies]].

	The value of the Imperial guerdon is divided between each eligible captain whose military unit or fleet, in proportion to the military strength of their unit. {{CurrentGuerdon}}		The value of the Imperial guerdon is divided between each eligible captain whose military unit or fleet, in proportion to the military strength of their unit. {{CurrentGuerdon}}

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

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	==Upgrades==		==Upgrades==
	A military unit can be upgraded using [[mithril]] obtained from the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]]. Each time a military unit is upgraded, the military strength of the unit is increased by 20. This means the military unit contributes more to military actions, and receives additional resources when undertaking actions that provide fixed rewards.		A military unit can be upgraded using [[mithril]] obtained from the [[Bourse]]. Each time a military unit is upgraded, the military strength of the unit is increased by 20. This means the military unit contributes more to military actions, and receives additional resources when undertaking actions that provide fixed rewards.

	To upgrade a military unit requires Imperial wains of mithril equal to the level the military unit is being upgraded to. So the first upgrade of a starting level 1 military unit costs 2 Imperial wains of mithril, from 2 to 3 costs 3 Imperial wains, etc.		To upgrade a military unit requires Imperial wains of mithril equal to the level the military unit is being upgraded to. So the first upgrade of a starting level 1 military unit costs 2 Imperial wains of mithril, from 2 to 3 costs 3 Imperial wains, etc.

Twiggy at 16:12, 12 August 2025

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	A military unit can always choose to take part in a [[war\|military campaign]] to take or defend territory by supporting an [[Imperial army]]. The unit accompanies the army on campaign, fighting alongside it and helping carry out the orders issued to the army by the [[general]]. You can see what order you will be supporting when you select an army to support.		A military unit can always choose to take part in a [[war\|military campaign]] to take or defend territory by supporting an [[Imperial army]]. The unit accompanies the army on campaign, fighting alongside it and helping carry out the orders issued to the army by the [[general]]. You can see what order you will be supporting when you select an army to support.

	Helping to support an army adds the military strength of the unit to that of the army for purposes of attack and ~~defenece~~. The strength a unit adds to an army is never increased by any army orders or enchantments on the army - but the unit strength ''is'' reduced if the army order or enchantment reduces the strength of the army. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the army has been allocated a share of guerdon. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.		Helping to support an army adds the military strength of the unit to that of the army for purposes of attack and defence. The strength a unit adds to an army is never increased by any army orders or enchantments on the army - but the unit strength ''is'' reduced if the army order or enchantment reduces the strength of the army. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the army has been allocated a share of guerdon. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.

	<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve engaging in military activity, supporting soldiers, or joining an organised effort to achieve a strategic goal. Campaigning options are rare, but could involve supporting a foreign army in distant parts. There are currently no additional options available.		<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve engaging in military activity, supporting soldiers, or joining an organised effort to achieve a strategic goal. Campaigning options are rare, but could involve supporting a foreign army in distant parts. There are currently no additional options available.
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	Helping to defend a fortification adds the military strength of the unit to that of the fort for purposes of defending the region it is in. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the fortification has been judged eligible for shares. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.		Helping to defend a fortification adds the military strength of the unit to that of the fort for purposes of defending the region it is in. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the fortification has been judged eligible for shares. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.

	The option to undertake [[venture#Mercenary Work\|mercenary work]], is always available, representing actions like escorting caravans or bands of pilgrims, patrolling with the city watch, or safeguarding a wealthy family's estate. This action provides a standard return based on the rank of the military unit. You are free to make up the details of what your military unit did while engaged in ~~mercentary~~ work.		The option to undertake [[venture#Mercenary Work\|mercenary work]], is always available, representing actions like escorting caravans or bands of pilgrims, patrolling with the city watch, or safeguarding a wealthy family's estate. This action provides a standard return based on the rank of the military unit. You are free to make up the details of what your military unit did while engaged in mercenary work.

	<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve protecting someone or something. For example, [[venture#Patrol the Roads of Varushka\|patrol the roads of Varushka]] or [[venture#Guard Caravans in Kahraman\|guarding caravans in Kahraman]]. Additional guarding options do not provide any returns by default. Make sure to check what production is shown when you select the action from the drop down menu if that it is important.		<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve protecting someone or something. For example, [[venture#Patrol the Roads of Varushka\|patrol the roads of Varushka]] or [[venture#Guard Caravans in Kahraman\|guarding caravans in Kahraman]]. Additional guarding options do not provide any returns by default. Make sure to check what production is shown when you select the action from the drop down menu if that it is important.

Kirkbride: /* Guerdon Shares */

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	<table class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 800px; margin-left: 10px;">		<table class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 800px; margin-left: 10px;">
	<tr~~><th>Unit</th~~><th>Production</th><th>Resources</th><th>Money</th><th>Mana</th><th>Herbs</th></tr>		<tr><th>Production</th><th>Resources</th><th>Money</th><th>Mana</th><th>Herbs</th></tr>
	<tr~~><td>Three Rank Penalty</td~~><td>4 random resources</td><td>4 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">72 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">3 mana crystals</td><td>3 True Vervain, 1 Cerulean Mazzarine, 1 Bladeroot, 1 Imperial Roseweald, 1 Marrowort</td></tr>		<tr><td>4 random resources</td><td>4 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">72 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">3 mana crystals</td><td>3 True Vervain, 1 Cerulean Mazzarine, 1 Bladeroot, 1 Imperial Roseweald, 1 Marrowort</td></tr>
	<tr~~><td>Two Rank Penalty</td~~><td>6 random resources</td><td>6 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">108 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">4 mana crystals</td><td>4 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>		<tr><td>6 random resources</td><td>6 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">108 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">4 mana crystals</td><td>4 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>
	<tr~~><td>One Rank Penalty</td~~><td>8 random resources</td><td>8 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">144 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">6 mana crystals</td><td>5 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>		<tr><td>8 random resources</td><td>8 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">144 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">6 mana crystals</td><td>5 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>
	<tr~~><td>Standard</td~~><td>10 random resources</td><td>10 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">180 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">7 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>		<tr><td>10 random resources</td><td>10 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">180 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">7 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>
	<tr~~><td>One Upgrade</td~~><td>12 random resources</td><td>12 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">216 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">8 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 2 random herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>12 random resources</td><td>12 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">216 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">8 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 2 random herbs</td></tr>
	<tr~~><td>Two Upgrades</td~~><td>14 random resources</td><td>14 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">252 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">10 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 4 random herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>14 random resources</td><td>14 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">252 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">10 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 4 random herbs</td></tr>
	<tr~~><td>Three Upgrades</td~~><td>16 random resources</td><td>16 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">288 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">11 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 6 random herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>16 random resources</td><td>16 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">288 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">11 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 6 random herbs</td></tr>
	<tr~~><td>Four Upgrades</td~~><td>18 random resources</td><td>18 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">324 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">13 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 8 random herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>18 random resources</td><td>18 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">324 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">13 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 8 random herbs</td></tr>
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	<table class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 800px; margin-left: 10px;">		<table class="wikitable" style="float: right; width: 800px; margin-left: 10px;">
	<tr><th>Unit</th><th>Production</th><th>Resources</th><th>Money</th><th>Mana</th><th>Herbs</th></tr>		<tr><th>Unit</th><th>Production</th><th>Resources</th><th>Money</th><th>Mana</th><th>Herbs</th></tr>
	<tr><td>Standard</td><td>10 random resources</td><td>10 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">180 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">7 mana</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>		<tr><td>Three Rank Penalty</td><td>4 random resources</td><td>4 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">72 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">3 mana crystals</td><td>3 True Vervain, 1 Cerulean Mazzarine, 1 Bladeroot, 1 Imperial Roseweald, 1 Marrowort</td></tr>
			<tr><td>Two Rank Penalty</td><td>6 random resources</td><td>6 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">108 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">4 mana crystals</td><td>4 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>
			<tr><td>One Rank Penalty</td><td>8 random resources</td><td>8 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">144 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">6 mana crystals</td><td>5 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>
			<tr><td>Standard</td><td>10 random resources</td><td>10 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">180 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">7 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort</td></tr>
	<tr><td>One Upgrade</td><td>12 random resources</td><td>12 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">216 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">8 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 2 random herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>One Upgrade</td><td>12 random resources</td><td>12 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">216 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">8 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 2 random herbs</td></tr>
	<tr><td>Two Upgrades</td><td>14 random resources</td><td>14 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">252 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">10 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 4 random herbs</td></tr>		<tr><td>Two Upgrades</td><td>14 random resources</td><td>14 ingots or measures</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">252 rings</td><td style="white-space:nowrap">10 mana crystals</td><td>6 True Vervain, 2 Cerulean Mazzarine, 2 Bladeroot, 2 Imperial Roseweald, 2 Marrowort, 4 random herbs</td></tr>

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	[[Category:Rules]]		[[Category:Rules]]
	[[Category:~~Resources~~]]		[[Category:Personal Resource]]
	[[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Military Council]]

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	A military unit can always choose to take part in a [[war\|military campaign]] to take or defend territory by supporting an [[Imperial army]]. The unit accompanies the army on campaign, fighting alongside it and helping carry out the orders issued to the army by the [[general]]. You can see what order you will be supporting when you select an army to support.		A military unit can always choose to take part in a [[war\|military campaign]] to take or defend territory by supporting an [[Imperial army]]. The unit accompanies the army on campaign, fighting alongside it and helping carry out the orders issued to the army by the [[general]]. You can see what order you will be supporting when you select an army to support.

	Helping to support an army adds the military strength of the unit to that of the army for purposes of attack and ~~defenece~~. The strength a unit adds to an army is never increased by any army orders or enchantments on the army - but the unit strength ''is'' reduced if the army order or enchantment reduces the strength of the army. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the army has been allocated a share of guerdon. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.		Helping to support an army adds the military strength of the unit to that of the army for purposes of attack and defence. The strength a unit adds to an army is never increased by any army orders or enchantments on the army - but the unit strength ''is'' reduced if the army order or enchantment reduces the strength of the army. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the army has been allocated a share of guerdon. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.

	<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve engaging in military activity, supporting soldiers, or joining an organised effort to achieve a strategic goal. Campaigning options are rare, but could involve supporting a foreign army in distant parts. There are currently no additional options available.		<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve engaging in military activity, supporting soldiers, or joining an organised effort to achieve a strategic goal. Campaigning options are rare, but could involve supporting a foreign army in distant parts. There are currently no additional options available.
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	Helping to defend a fortification adds the military strength of the unit to that of the fort for purposes of defending the region it is in. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the fortification has been judged eligible for shares. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.		Helping to defend a fortification adds the military strength of the unit to that of the fort for purposes of defending the region it is in. The only returns provided will be [[Powers_of_the_Imperial_Senate#Guerdon\|guerdon shares]] - and only if the fortification has been judged eligible for shares. Otherwise the military unit gains no income.

	The option to undertake [[venture#Mercenary Work\|mercenary work]], is always available, representing actions like escorting caravans or bands of pilgrims, patrolling with the city watch, or safeguarding a wealthy family's estate. This action provides a standard return based on the rank of the military unit. You are free to make up the details of what your military unit did while engaged in ~~mercentary~~ work.		The option to undertake [[venture#Mercenary Work\|mercenary work]], is always available, representing actions like escorting caravans or bands of pilgrims, patrolling with the city watch, or safeguarding a wealthy family's estate. This action provides a standard return based on the rank of the military unit. You are free to make up the details of what your military unit did while engaged in mercenary work.

	<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve protecting someone or something. For example, [[venture#Patrol the Roads of Varushka\|patrol the roads of Varushka]] or [[venture#Guard Caravans in Kahraman\|guarding caravans in Kahraman]]. Additional guarding options do not provide any returns by default. Make sure to check what production is shown when you select the action from the drop down menu if that it is important.		<big>'''Additional Plot Options'''</big><br>These options involve protecting someone or something. For example, [[venture#Patrol the Roads of Varushka\|patrol the roads of Varushka]] or [[venture#Guard Caravans in Kahraman\|guarding caravans in Kahraman]]. Additional guarding options do not provide any returns by default. Make sure to check what production is shown when you select the action from the drop down menu if that it is important.