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Military
No. Technology research_points cost_per_round Requires Effects Enables
1 Melee Specialists Military Tier 2
Melee Specialists
Any simpleton can wield a sword or an axe, but battle aptitude takes devotion to a chosen weapon. Recruiting dedicated swordsmen or axemen will also encourage others to specialise and make themselves available.
0 False Offensive Tactics Defensive Tactics Huscarls Shield Biters Royal Thegns Shield Biters Maine Warriors Wolf Hounds Shield Biters War Hounds
2 Troop Organisation Military Tier 2
Troop Organisation
A well-organised spear-wall can force an enemy into detrimental positions, funnelling them into situations that make them easier to kill. Drilling our spearmen in such tactics will make them sharper fighters.
0 False
    +15 Melee skill for spear infantry units (all armies)
Trained Spearmen
3 Siege Techniques Military Tier 2
Siege Techniques
Having all the foot-soldiers and cavalry in the land is little help against the walls of a well-defended settlement. Accumulating more experience of besieging our enemies will improve our techniques and capabilities.
0 False
    Siege construction: Medium siege engines (all armies)
Provisions
4 Missile Drills & Tactics Military Tier 2
Missile Drills & Tactics
For archers and javelinmen alike, knowing the enemy’s position and having a good aim is only half the task. Drilling our missile infantry to be more organised and efficient will optimise their effectiveness on the battlefield.
0 False
    +25% Ammunition for missile infantry units (all armies)
    +15% Missile damage for missile infantry units (all armies)
Trained Skirmishers
5 Infantry Logistics Military Tier 11
Infantry Logistics
Countless hardened swordsmen and axemen of our lands are coming forth to fight. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our infantry troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers.
0 False
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
    +50% Max number of sword and axe infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
6 Joys of the Hall Military Tier 11
Joys of the Hall
Companions, bodyguards, and attendants keep commanders alive on the battlefield. Involving them in the revelries of the hall following successful offensives shall motivate them for the further struggles to come.
0 False
    +20 Morale for the commander's unit (all armies)
Royal Armourer
7 Cavalry Specialists Military Tier 11
Cavalry Specialists
No longer just a means to get to the battlefield, cavalry are a crucial option for any well-rounded force. Mobilising enough horse-warriors will spread the word that others should ready themselves for the call to battle.
0 False Horse Breeding Royal Horsemen Uchelwr
8 Healthcare Military Tier 11
Healthcare
With all but the most superficial injuries often becoming fatal, a soldier’s health is fragile. Increasing a commander’s experiences in the field will help inform strategies of supply use to faster convalesce the wounded.
0 False
    +25% Unit replenishment (multiplier) (all armies)
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
Campaign Planning
9 Campaign Planning Military Tier 12
Campaign Planning
All aspects of military expeditions must be considered, from the terrain to be traversed to the warriors’ rations and shoes. Ensuring that armies follow the correct procedures when on the move will have them go further for longer.
0 False Healthcare
    +20% Campaign movement range (all armies)
Masters of the Land
10 Spearband Logistics Military Tier 12
Spearband Logistics
Our resilient spearmen are coming out in droves to serve on the front lines. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our spearbands gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers.
0 False
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
    +50% Max number of spear infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
11 Royal Armourer Military Tier 12
Royal Armourer
The presence of a great war leader on the battlefield can even inspire cowards, but losing one can spell disaster. Employing the best armourers to equip their retinues will afford them a higher level of protection.
0 False Joys of the Hall
    +50% Shield for the commander's unit (all armies)
Trained Companions
12 Horse Breeding Military Tier 12
Horse Breeding
The swiftest steeds will not find their way into our warriors’ stables by luck. Making efforts to utilise only the best horse-breeding practices will ensure that only the fittest warhorses are bred for battle.
0 False Cavalry Specialists
    +30% Charge for cavalry units (all armies)
Mounted Warrior Drills
13 Masters of the Land Military Tier 13
Masters of the Land
A threat to any one part of our land is a threat to all the land. Propagating this mindset amongst the masses means the people will need less incentive to fight for the cause when the time comes to take up arms.
0 False Campaign Planning
    -15% Recruitment cost for all units (faction_to_general_own)
Military Careers
14 Bowmen & Javelinmen Logistics Military Tier 13
Bowmen & Javelinmen Logistics
Accomplished archers and javelin throwers are now widespread in our society. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our missile troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers.
0 False
    +50% Max number of missile units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
15 Trained Companions Military Tier 13
Trained Companions
Only the best of the best are called up to serve by the sides of the greatest battlefield commanders. Affording them the best possible training will see them better carry out their duties as both bodyguards and soldiers.
0 False Royal Armourer
    +10 Melee skill for the commander's unit (all armies)
Martial Law
16 Mounted Warrior Drills Military Tier 13
Mounted Warrior Drills
The effectiveness of cavalry is dependent on the timing and execution of battlefield movements. Drilling our horsemen in the correct tactics and manoeuvres will make them more able to inflict damage.
0 False Horse Breeding
    +15 Melee skill for cavalry units (all armies)
Trained Cavalry
17 Military Careers Military Tier 14
Military Careers
War changes priorities and livelihoods. In times of conflict, those who can, fight. Restructuring the hierarchy of the military will enable us to afford the increasing numbers of wartime recruits.
0 False Masters of the Land
    -20% Upkeep cost for all units (all armies)
Thriving Peasantry
18 Cavalrymen Logistics Military Tier 14
Cavalrymen Logistics
Cavalrymen of distinction are now abundant amongst our communities. Optimising the movements, supply lines, and maintenance methods of our mounted troops gives us the capacity to recruit them in greater numbers.
0 False
    +50% Max number of cavalry units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
19 Martial Law Military Tier 14
Martial Law
The most exceptional war leaders are cold, calculating, and ruthless, both on the battlefield and off it. Popularising the harsh reputation of our commanders will make our subjects more compliant with our rule.
0 False Trained Companions
    +1 (all regions)
Professional Bodyguards
20 Trained Cavalry Military Tier 14
Trained Cavalry
The most formidable cavalrymen are trained mounted soldiers of status. Spreading the word of the need for our more learned horse-warriors will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Mounted Warrior Drills Professional Cavalry
21 Professional Bodyguards Military Tier 15
Professional Bodyguards
The most loyal companions receive the greatest rewards for fighting in direct service to lords and royalty. Sending out word of the need for these most illustrious of protectors will ready them to take their rightful place.
0 False Martial Law
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
22 Professional Cavalry Military Tier 15
Professional Cavalry
The only place for a mounted fighter is atop his warhorse, riding down his enemies on the battlefield. Granting enlistment opportunities to all available horsemen will enable cavalry troops to be assembled at lower cost.
0 False Trained Cavalry
    -30% Recruitment cost for cavalry units (all armies)
    +5% Upkeep cost for cavalry units (all armies)
Master Horsemen
23 Thriving Peasantry Military Tier 15
Thriving Peasantry
The peasantry is crucial to our armies, bolstering our ranks of lords and warriors with pure numbers. Promoting growth amongst the servile classes will see more of them put forward for levying.
0 False Military Careers
    -5% (all regions)
    +100% Replenishment chance to levy units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
Prosperous Households
24 Master Horsemen Military Tier 16
Master Horsemen
When a horseman’s skills are unmatched, he is the bane of all his enemies on the battlefield. Sending out word of the need for our master horse-warriors will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Professional Cavalry Horse-Warrior Traditions
25 Prosperous Households Military Tier 16
Prosperous Households
A flourishing gentry means higher numbers of the hardened, well-equipped warriors of their household retinues. Issuing reminders of their obligation to fight for the cause will see more of them come forward for recruitment.
0 False Thriving Peasantry
    -5% (all regions)
    +150% Replenishment chance to retinue units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
Lords of War
26 Lords of War Military Tier 17
Lords of War
Some of the greatest champions and high-born warriors of our people have yet to fight for us. Spreading the word to remind these elite soldiers of their military obligations will see more of them come forward for recruitment.
0 False Prosperous Households
    -5% (all regions)
    +500% Replenishment chance to elite units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
27 Horse-Warrior Traditions Military Tier 17
Horse-Warrior Traditions
Horse-warrior societies are renowned for being the unconquerable victors of countless wars. Nurturing our traditions of horse-riding and mounted combat will encourage more cavalrymen to come forward for recruitment.
0 False Master Horsemen
    +100% Replenishment chance to cavalry units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
28 Trained Skirmishers Military Tier 3
Trained Skirmishers
The most well-trained missile infantrymen can inflict casualties while constantly maintaining safe distance. Sending out word that we need our most able skirmishers will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Missile Drills & Tactics Professional Archers Select Fyrd Archers
29 Defensive Tactics Military Tier 3
Defensive Tactics
Good infantry defence is helped by the correct use of the tools available to deflect attacks, hold ground, and stay alive. Drilling soldiers in the best shield-bearing tactics will improve their defensive abilities.
0 False Melee Specialists
    +20% Shield effectiveness for sword and axe infantry units (all armies)
Armoured Defenders
30 Provisions Military Tier 3
Provisions
Well-trained armies may be able to win battles, but well-trained armies that also know how best to use their supplies will win wars. Discovering better ways to manage provisions will improve our resourcefulness.
0 False Siege Techniques
    +25% Ammunition during siege defence battles (all armies)
    +1 Siege attrition time when under siege (all characters)
Siege Masters
31 Offensive Tactics Military Tier 3
Offensive Tactics
A tactically drilled force will always be better at inflicting casualties than a disorganised one. Putting our swordsmen and axemen through their paces will improve strategies of damage output on the battlefield.
0 False Melee Specialists
    +15 Melee skill for sword and axe infantry units (all armies)
Professional Warriors
32 Trained Spearmen Military Tier 3
Trained Spearmen
The spearband's strength does not come from numbers alone, but also from the presence of trained individuals. Spreading the word of our need for learned spearmen will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Troop Organisation Professional Spearmen Select Fyrd Spearmen
33 Professional Warriors Military Tier 4
Professional Warriors
Soldiership is not just a job – it is a calling answered for one’s people. Granting enlistment opportunities to every man who can wield a melee weapon will make swordsmen and axemen cheaper to recruit.
0 False Offensive Tactics
    -30% Recruitment cost for sword and axe infantry units (all armies)
    +5% Upkeep cost for sword and axe infantry units (all armies)
Offensive Masters
34 Armoured Defenders Military Tier 4
Armoured Defenders
Better arms and armour used to their greatest effect improve any army’s capacity to defend itself. Spreading the word that we need our superiorly-equipped warriors will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Defensive Tactics Defensive Masters Eastmen Champions
35 Siege Masters Military Tier 4
Siege Masters
No settlement is impenetrable, although walls and doors built tougher and higher can still present a formidable challenge. Focussing our efforts on developing the most advanced siege engines will neutralise such obstacles.
0 False Provisions
    Siege construction: Heavy siege engines (all armies)
Rationing
36 Professional Spearmen Military Tier 4
Professional Spearmen
To serve as a spearman in our battle ranks, one needs only a strong arm and a resilient spirit. Granting enlistment opportunities to every available man of this ilk will mean that spearbands can be assembled more cheaply.
0 False Trained Spearmen
    -30% Recruitment cost for spear infantry units (all armies)
    +5% Upkeep cost for spear infantry units (all armies)
Master Spearmen
37 Professional Archers Military Tier 4
Professional Archers
Not all users of bows and javelins are ready for official military service. Enlisting and training all novice practitioners of archery and javelin-throwing will improve their skill and provide cheaper missile troops.
0 False Trained Skirmishers
    +15% Range for missile infantry units (all armies)
    -30% Recruitment cost for missile infantry units (all armies)
    +5% Upkeep cost for missile infantry units (all armies)
Masters of Missile Warfare
38 Defensive Masters Military Tier 5
Defensive Masters
Some stalwart soldiers are masters at holding their ground against the odds. Sending out the message that we need our most proficient defensive warriors will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Armoured Defenders
39 Rationing Military Tier 5
Rationing
When our people are surrounded and starved by the enemy, tenacity and resolve will only keep them alive for so long. Devising methods to carefully structure food reserves while under siege will prolong their survival.
0 False Siege Masters
    %-n (all regions)
    -30% Attrition rate when under siege (all armies)
    +1 Siege holdout time (double for city-ports) (all regions)
Siege Advancements
40 Master Spearmen Military Tier 5
Master Spearmen
When the greatest spearmen in the land take to the battle lines, they are truly a force to be reckoned with. Spreading the word that we need our master spearmen will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Professional Spearmen Traditions of the Spear
41 Masters of Missile Warfare Military Tier 5
Masters of Missile Warfare
Bows, arrows, and javelins are relatively cheap armaments, but in the hands of masters are invaluable. Spreading the word that we need our best missile troops will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Professional Archers Hunter Society Flemish Crossbowmen
42 Offensive Masters Military Tier 5
Offensive Masters
Certain champion warriors are masters at being on the offensive and drawing first blood. Spreading the word that our armies need these proficient attackers will bring them forth to take their place in our battle ranks.
0 False Professional Warriors Warrior Society Jomsvikings
43 Siege Advancements Military Tier 6
Siege Advancements
A fatal hailstorm of massive rocks can inflict numerous casualties on our enemies and make quick work of walls and buildings. Concentrating our efforts into developing our own catapults will give us this advantage.
0 False Rationing Catapult Catapult Catapult Catapult Catapult Catapult Catapult Catapult
44 Traditions of the Spear Military Tier 6
Traditions of the Spear
A great kingdom’s defence is borne by traditions of great spearmen who are admired and respected by their people. Entrenching such traditions into society will inspire more spearmen to come forward for recruitment.
0 False Master Spearmen
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
    +100% Replenishment chance to spear infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
45 Hunter Society Military Tier 6
Hunter Society
Dexterity, accuracy, patience – few occupations command as much respect for a skillset than that of the hunter. Promoting such virtues will inspire more archers and javelinmen to come forth for recruitment.
0 False Masters of Missile Warfare
    +100% Replenishment chance to missile units in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
46 Warrior Society Military Tier 6
Warrior Society
Societies that hold warriors in high regard will seldom have shortages of men to step into the battle ranks. Inciting this attitude amongst our people will encourage more swordsmen and axemen to come forward for recruitment.
0 False Offensive Masters
    +1 Unit food upkeep (factionwide)
    +100% Replenishment chance to sword and axe infantry in recruitment pool (faction_to_faction_own_unseen)
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