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Western Roman Empire Military Tier 9

New Conscription System

The Empire needs more than a few good men.

As the Roman Republic bloomed, and then transformed into Empire, the state was very much a militarised society, with every aspect of Roman life facilitating the army. As the Empire staggered through the 3rd century crisis, nearly imploding under the weight of war and corruption, a gulf emerged between the civilian and military populace. This was exacerbated when Emperor Diocletian divided military and civilian governance into separate bodies, creating numerous stand-off situations between administrators, generals and even the Emperor himself. The changing nature of the armed forces, particularly in the eyes of the common Roman, was such that military service was seen as an unattractive occupation, despite the good wage. This problem was acutely worsened by Diocletian's decision to double the number of Legions. Hereditary service, as well as conscription, became vital to sufficiently man the armed forces. Landowners were also charged with providing quotas of men to maintain Diocletian's swelling ranks.

Effects

Recruitment capacity: +1 (all forces)
Upkeep cost: -3% for all units (faction_to_force_own_unseen)

Requires
Requires Technologies	Compulsory Levy New Tactics

Enables
Enables Technologies	Barbarian Recruits Western Heavy Cavalry Tactics
Enables Units Upgrade	Armigeri Defensores Cost 163 Upgrade To Elite Palatina Ballistarii Cost 169 Upgrade To Elite Ballistarii Cohors Cost 125 Upgrade To Eastern Armoured Legio Legio Cost 125 Upgrade To Eastern Armoured Legio Legio Comitatenses Cost 125 Upgrade To Eastern Armoured Legio Palatina Cost 163 Upgrade To Elite Palatina Protectores Domestici Cost 163 Upgrade To Elite Palatina

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