Towerjacks - Revision history

Twiggy: /* Army Quality: Engineer */

2026-02-09T17:14:18Z

Army Quality: Engineer

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	==Composition==		==Composition==
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	==Army Quality: Engineer==		==Army Quality: [[Army_qualities#Engineer\|Engineer]]==
	The soldiers of the Towerjacks were originally raised to take advantage of their expertise in [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] tactics. Following an opportunity in [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|Spring 384YE]], and the Towerjacks having returned to [[Holberg]] in triumph through the Holmauer Gate, they are the Empire's only [[army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] army.		The soldiers of the Towerjacks were originally raised to take advantage of their expertise in [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] tactics. Following an opportunity in [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|Spring 384YE]], and the Towerjacks having returned to [[Holberg]] in triumph through the Holmauer Gate, they are the Empire's only [[army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] army.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gabriel watercolour.jpg\|caption='''Gabriel Barossa''', General of the Towerjacks\|align=left\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gabriel watercolour.jpg\|caption='''Gabriel Barossa''', General of the Towerjacks\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{RecentElections\|General_of_the_Towerjacks\|the title of [[General]] of the Towerjacks}}		{{RecentElections\|General_of_the_Towerjacks\|the title of [[General]] of the Towerjacks}}
	[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The League]][[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The League]][[Category:Military Council]]

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

2026-01-15T15:27:20Z

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

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	When the Druj invaded Holberg in 346YE, the Towerjacks were swift to respond. Following the disastrous defeat at the hands of the [[the Mallum\|Mallum]] [[orc\|orcs]], and the death of [[Empress_Giselle#Death_and_Legacy\|death of Empress Giselle]], the seriously depleted Towerjacks were faced with a dreadful choice. Abandon Holberg and trust to the walls, or commit completely to its defence. With support from the League National Assembly, and against the wishes of a large section of the [[Military Council]], the Towerjacks effectively disbanded, but in the process significantly improved the defences of Holberg. Over the next three decades, the former 'Jacks fought against regular Druj offensives, keeping Holberg as safe as they could.		When the Druj invaded Holberg in 346YE, the Towerjacks were swift to respond. Following the disastrous defeat at the hands of the [[the Mallum\|Mallum]] [[orc\|orcs]], and the death of [[Empress_Giselle#Death_and_Legacy\|death of Empress Giselle]], the seriously depleted Towerjacks were faced with a dreadful choice. Abandon Holberg and trust to the walls, or commit completely to its defence. With support from the League National Assembly, and against the wishes of a large section of the [[Military Council]], the Towerjacks effectively disbanded, but in the process significantly improved the defences of Holberg. Over the next three decades, the former 'Jacks fought against regular Druj offensives, keeping Holberg as safe as they could.

	In 379YE, Imperial forces delivered a crushing defeat to the Druj armies besieging the city, ultimately freeing the entire territory and driving the barbarians back into [[the Barrens]]. Having fulfilled their promise to defend Holberg, the 'Jacks were ready to [[Holberg_spoils_of_war#The_Towerjacks\|march again]] in service to their Empire and their nation. That Summer the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] agreed to bring the 'Jacks [[Raise Towerjacks army\|back to full strength]] and barely six months later the army - now composed of a new generation of soldiers backed up by experienced veterans of the long siege - once again raised its banners and went to war.		In 379YE, Imperial forces delivered a crushing defeat to the Druj armies besieging the city, ultimately freeing the entire territory and driving the barbarians back into [[the Barrens]]. Having fulfilled their promise to defend Holberg, the 'Jacks were ready to [[Holberg_spoils_of_war#The_Towerjacks\|march again]] in service to their Empire and their nation. That Summer the [[Senate]] agreed to bring the 'Jacks [[Raise Towerjacks army\|back to full strength]] and barely six months later the army - now composed of a new generation of soldiers backed up by experienced veterans of the long siege - once again raised its banners and went to war.

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Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

2026-01-15T13:14:28Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Military Council" to "[[Military Council"

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	When the Druj invaded Holberg in 346YE, the Towerjacks were swift to respond. Following the disastrous defeat at the hands of the [[the Mallum\|Mallum]] [[orc\|orcs]], and the death of [[Empress_Giselle#Death_and_Legacy\|death of Empress Giselle]], the seriously depleted Towerjacks were faced with a dreadful choice. Abandon Holberg and trust to the walls, or commit completely to its defence. With support from the League National Assembly, and against the wishes of a large section of the [[~~Imperial~~ Military Council]], the Towerjacks effectively disbanded, but in the process significantly improved the defences of Holberg. Over the next three decades, the former 'Jacks fought against regular Druj offensives, keeping Holberg as safe as they could.		When the Druj invaded Holberg in 346YE, the Towerjacks were swift to respond. Following the disastrous defeat at the hands of the [[the Mallum\|Mallum]] [[orc\|orcs]], and the death of [[Empress_Giselle#Death_and_Legacy\|death of Empress Giselle]], the seriously depleted Towerjacks were faced with a dreadful choice. Abandon Holberg and trust to the walls, or commit completely to its defence. With support from the League National Assembly, and against the wishes of a large section of the [[Military Council]], the Towerjacks effectively disbanded, but in the process significantly improved the defences of Holberg. Over the next three decades, the former 'Jacks fought against regular Druj offensives, keeping Holberg as safe as they could.

	In 379YE, Imperial forces delivered a crushing defeat to the Druj armies besieging the city, ultimately freeing the entire territory and driving the barbarians back into [[the Barrens]]. Having fulfilled their promise to defend Holberg, the 'Jacks were ready to [[Holberg_spoils_of_war#The_Towerjacks\|march again]] in service to their Empire and their nation. That Summer the [[Imperial Senate]] agreed to bring the 'Jacks [[Raise Towerjacks army\|back to full strength]] and barely six months later the army - now composed of a new generation of soldiers backed up by experienced veterans of the long siege - once again raised its banners and went to war.		In 379YE, Imperial forces delivered a crushing defeat to the Druj armies besieging the city, ultimately freeing the entire territory and driving the barbarians back into [[the Barrens]]. Having fulfilled their promise to defend Holberg, the 'Jacks were ready to [[Holberg_spoils_of_war#The_Towerjacks\|march again]] in service to their Empire and their nation. That Summer the [[Imperial Senate]] agreed to bring the 'Jacks [[Raise Towerjacks army\|back to full strength]] and barely six months later the army - now composed of a new generation of soldiers backed up by experienced veterans of the long siege - once again raised its banners and went to war.

Hailmur at 03:41, 23 September 2025

2025-09-23T03:41:51Z

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	==Army Quality: Engineer==		==Army Quality: Engineer==
	The soldiers of the Towerjacks were originally raised to take advantage of their expertise in [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] tactics. Following an opportunity in [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|Spring 384YE]], and the Towerjacks having returned to [[Holberg]] in triumph through the Holmauer Gate, they are the Empire's only [[army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] army.		The soldiers of the Towerjacks were originally raised to take advantage of their expertise in [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] tactics. Following an opportunity in [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|Spring 384YE]], and the Towerjacks having returned to [[Holberg]] in triumph through the Holmauer Gate, they are the Empire's only [[army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] army.
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gabriel watercolour.jpg\|caption='''Gabriel Barossa''', General of the Towerjacks\|align=left\|width=300}}
	{{RecentElections\|General_of_the_Towerjacks\|the title of [[General]] of the Towerjacks}}		{{RecentElections\|General_of_the_Towerjacks\|the title of [[General]] of the Towerjacks}}
	[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The League]][[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The League]][[Category:Military Council]]

Dre at 11:59, 3 May 2025

2025-05-03T11:59:17Z

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	The Towerjacks have always been associated with the city of [[Holberg]]. The army was originally mustered there, although it incorporated soldiers and engineers from all the (then) four cities. Students and professors from Holberg university, especially the college of engineering, formed a core part of the army and helped to give it ~~it's~~ unique character.		The Towerjacks have always been associated with the city of [[Holberg]]. The army was originally mustered there, although it incorporated soldiers and engineers from all the (then) four cities. Students and professors from Holberg university, especially the college of engineering, formed a core part of the army and helped to give it its unique character.
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	==Composition==		==Composition==
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	==Army Quality : Engineer==		==Army Quality: Engineer==
	The soldiers of the Towerjacks were originally raised to take advantage of their expertise in [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] tactics. Following an opportunity in [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|Spring 384YE]], and the Towerjacks having returned to [[Holberg]] in triumph through the Holmauer Gate, they are the Empire's only [[army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] army.		The soldiers of the Towerjacks were originally raised to take advantage of their expertise in [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] tactics. Following an opportunity in [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|Spring 384YE]], and the Towerjacks having returned to [[Holberg]] in triumph through the Holmauer Gate, they are the Empire's only [[army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] army.
	{{RecentElections\|General_of_the_Towerjacks\|the title of [[General]] of the Towerjacks}}		{{RecentElections\|General_of_the_Towerjacks\|the title of [[General]] of the Towerjacks}}
	[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The League]][[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The League]][[Category:Military Council]]

Rafferty: /* History */

2025-05-03T11:02:22Z

History

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	===History===		===History===
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			The Towerjacks have always been associated with the city of [[Holberg]]. The army was originally mustered there, although it incorporated soldiers and engineers from all the (then) four cities. Students and professors from Holberg university, especially the college of engineering, formed a core part of the army and helped to give it it's unique character.
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			When the Druj invaded Holberg in 346YE, the Towerjacks were swift to respond. Following the disastrous defeat at the hands of the [[the Mallum\|Mallum]] [[orc\|orcs]], and the death of [[Empress_Giselle#Death_and_Legacy\|death of Empress Giselle]], the seriously depleted Towerjacks were faced with a dreadful choice. Abandon Holberg and trust to the walls, or commit completely to its defence. With support from the League National Assembly, and against the wishes of a large section of the [[Imperial Military Council]], the Towerjacks effectively disbanded, but in the process significantly improved the defences of Holberg. Over the next three decades, the former 'Jacks fought against regular Druj offensives, keeping Holberg as safe as they could.

			In 379YE, Imperial forces delivered a crushing defeat to the Druj armies besieging the city, ultimately freeing the entire territory and driving the barbarians back into [[the Barrens]]. Having fulfilled their promise to defend Holberg, the 'Jacks were ready to [[Holberg_spoils_of_war#The_Towerjacks\|march again]] in service to their Empire and their nation. That Summer the [[Imperial Senate]] agreed to bring the 'Jacks [[Raise Towerjacks army\|back to full strength]] and barely six months later the army - now composed of a new generation of soldiers backed up by experienced veterans of the long siege - once again raised its banners and went to war.

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	====Recent History====		====Recent History====
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Rafferty: /* Recent History */

2025-05-03T10:50:15Z

Recent History

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	In Summer 383YE, along with the [[Wolves of War]], the 'Jacks were instrumental in driving the [[eternal]] [[Llofir]] out of [[Reikos]]. The ''Lord of Rot'' had claimed the region of [[Reikos#Tamarbode\|Tamarbode]], transforming it into a "garden" of mushrooms, fungus, and less identifiable things. They claimed they were content with that garden, taken as payment for helping remove [[Druj]] taint from the territory, but there were suspicions the eternal had more insidious plans. In the end, the 'Jacks were called on to help destroy the magical citadel raised by the ''Ender of Empires''. With the aid of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] garrison of [[Reikos#Remember Exile\|Remember Exile]], the League armies were victorious and Llofir forced to withdraw its presence back to the [[Realm#Spring realm\|Spring realm]]. This campaign is further detailed in the '''[[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Destroying_Angels\|Destroying angels]]''' wind of war.		In Summer 383YE, along with the [[Wolves of War]], the 'Jacks were instrumental in driving the [[eternal]] [[Llofir]] out of [[Reikos]]. The ''Lord of Rot'' had claimed the region of [[Reikos#Tamarbode\|Tamarbode]], transforming it into a "garden" of mushrooms, fungus, and less identifiable things. They claimed they were content with that garden, taken as payment for helping remove [[Druj]] taint from the territory, but there were suspicions the eternal had more insidious plans. In the end, the 'Jacks were called on to help destroy the magical citadel raised by the ''Ender of Empires''. With the aid of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] garrison of [[Reikos#Remember Exile\|Remember Exile]], the League armies were victorious and Llofir forced to withdraw its presence back to the [[Realm#Spring realm\|Spring realm]]. This campaign is further detailed in the '''[[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Destroying_Angels\|Destroying angels]]''' wind of war.

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	===Traditions===		===Traditions===

Rafferty: /* Recent History */

2025-05-03T10:50:07Z

Recent History

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			In Summer 383YE, along with the [[Wolves of War]], the 'Jacks were instrumental in driving the [[eternal]] [[Llofir]] out of [[Reikos]]. The ''Lord of Rot'' had claimed the region of [[Reikos#Tamarbode\|Tamarbode]], transforming it into a "garden" of mushrooms, fungus, and less identifiable things. They claimed they were content with that garden, taken as payment for helping remove [[Druj]] taint from the territory, but there were suspicions the eternal had more insidious plans. In the end, the 'Jacks were called on to help destroy the magical citadel raised by the ''Ender of Empires''. With the aid of the [[Highguard\|Highborn]] garrison of [[Reikos#Remember Exile\|Remember Exile]], the League armies were victorious and Llofir forced to withdraw its presence back to the [[Realm#Spring realm\|Spring realm]]. This campaign is further detailed in the '''[[383YE_Summer_Solstice_winds_of_war#Destroying_Angels\|Destroying angels]]''' wind of war.

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Hailmur: /* Army Quality : Siege */ added engineer

2023-02-17T11:09:57Z

Army Quality : Siege: added engineer

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	==Composition==		==Composition==
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	==Army Quality : ~~Siege~~==		==Army Quality : Engineer==
	The soldiers of the Towerjacks ~~are renowned across the Empire for~~ their expertise ~~with~~ [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] tactics.		The soldiers of the Towerjacks were originally raised to take advantage of their expertise in [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] tactics. Following an opportunity in [[Watches_from_the_Wall#Apply_What_You_Have_Learned\|Spring 384YE]], and the Towerjacks having returned to [[Holberg]] in triumph through the Holmauer Gate, they are the Empire's only [[army qualities#Engineer\|engineer]] army.
	{{RecentElections\|General_of_the_Towerjacks\|the title of [[General]] of the Towerjacks}}		{{RecentElections\|General_of_the_Towerjacks\|the title of [[General]] of the Towerjacks}}
	[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The League]][[Category:Military Council]]		[[Category:Imperial Army]][[Category:The League]][[Category:Military Council]]

Beeswax at 19:22, 10 July 2022

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	{{Army Page}}		{{Army Page}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Towerjacks_Colour~~.png\|align=right\|width=300}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=TowerJacks_Colour.png\|align=right\|width=300}}
	===Overview===		===Overview===
	While the League used to field a second army, the [[Towerjacks]], that army ceased to exist in 346YE when its officers and soldiers dedicated themselves to the defence of their home territory ([[Holberg]]). While they were active, the Towerjacks were known for their expertise at [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] warfare. With the liberation of Holberg, the officers of the Towerjacks let it be known that they were prepared to return to [[holberg spoils of war#The Towerjacks\|active duty]], provided they could be returned to full strength. A [[Raise_Towerjacks_army\|motion before the Senate]] during the Summer Solstice 379YE gained permission to reinstate the Towerjacks. When their resupply and recruitment are complete, a new [[general]] was appointed in Winter 379YE.		While the League used to field a second army, the [[Towerjacks]], that army ceased to exist in 346YE when its officers and soldiers dedicated themselves to the defence of their home territory ([[Holberg]]). While they were active, the Towerjacks were known for their expertise at [[Army qualities#Siege\|siege]] warfare. With the liberation of Holberg, the officers of the Towerjacks let it be known that they were prepared to return to [[holberg spoils of war#The Towerjacks\|active duty]], provided they could be returned to full strength. A [[Raise_Towerjacks_army\|motion before the Senate]] during the Summer Solstice 379YE gained permission to reinstate the Towerjacks. When their resupply and recruitment are complete, a new [[general]] was appointed in Winter 379YE.