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General Skills
Generals and admirals are used to command armies and fleets in battle. Their command rating influences the effectiveness with which their army or fleet fights. Generals can be assigned useful skills and household members or objects as they gain experience in battle and increase in rank. They can also be assigned Cursus Honorum offices to convey additional bonuses.
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(general_background_non_roman_public_justice) Justice If you have nothing to hide then you have nothing to fear. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_authority) Authority This man's long-accumulated prestige enables him to influence those around him.[FEM]This woman's long-accumulated prestige enables her to influence those around her. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_luck) Luck Good fortune has a way of marking some men. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_courage) Courage This person has the morals of a true warrior. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_mirth) Mirth "I like a titter. But there are limits..." |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_dignity) Dignity Reputation and influence are entirely worthy in this person's case. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_modesty) Modesty Modesty is a becoming trait in beautiful women, and those in high office. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_dutifulness) Constancy This person respects the natural order of things, and knows their place precisely. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_nobility) Nobility Blood will out. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_fortitude) Fortitude Bravery on the battlefield is worthy. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_peace) Peace Peace with honour honours all. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_frugality) Frugality This person is properly frugal in all things, but never mean. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_plenty) Plenty "Look, we make the pie bigger, then everyone can have some… No. It's not a real pie." |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_gravity) Austerity When this person speaks others listen. Carefully. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_prosperity) Prosperity "I do only what any good man would." |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_humanity) Civility This person persuades by example, not words. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_spirit) Excellence This person is the embodiment of all that is good and true in men. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_humour) Humour An open, friendly manner puts all who deal with this person at ease. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_wealth) Wealth There is absolutely nothing wrong with money when it serves the common good. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_industriousness) Diligence This person works hard every hour the gods send. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_mercy) Compassion This man's humanity and forbearance are considered by all to be great virtues. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_prudence) Prudence Experience tempers this man's actions. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_respectability) Decency This person's upstanding decency banishes any hint of corruption. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_sternness) Temperance Self-control grants control of many things. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_tenacity) Tenacity If you cut him with a knife, he'll come back with a spear. He'll keep coming until one of you is dust. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_truthfulness) Candour Honesty is this man's watchword.[FEM]Honesty is this woman's watchword. |
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(general_background_non_roman_personal_wholesomeness) Honour This man's body is a temple, inside and out. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_agriculture) Agriculture The plough is mightier than the sword. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_clemency) Mercy Mercy in a conqueror is always strength. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_confidence) Confidence I will have my way, in this life or the next. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_dutifulness) Devotion This reverent man is seen to obey the gods in all things. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_endurance) Wilfulness A firm hand on the tiller of the ship of state. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_fair) Impartiality "A fair shake all round, that's what I say. Unusual, isn't it?" |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_faith) Faith My word is my bond. Backed by my sword. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_forethought) Judgment Fate has fired many arrows at this man, and he had dodged them all. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_fortune) Fortune Luck is not enough. You must use luck when it comes. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_freedom) Freedom "You are free to do as you please. And I am free to stop you." |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_giving) Philanthropy Generosity adds to a man's popularity. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_harmony) Harmony Unity among the people pleases the gods. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_hope) Hope The gods will look after the people. They always do. |
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(general_background_non_roman_public_joy) Joy "Crisis? What crisis?" |
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(general_commander_1) Commander "He who is brave is free." |
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(general_strategist_1) Strategist "It is more advantageous to overcome the enemy by cunning... than by force." |
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(general_warmonger_1) Warrior "An army of deer led by a lion is more to be feared than an army of lions led by a deer." |
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(general_commander_2_admiral) Admiral "Those who command the sea command everything." |
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(general_commander_2_general) General "My mother bore me a general, not a warrior." |
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(general_strategist_2_navigator) Navigator A carefully planned route saves lives. |
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(general_strategist_2_tactician) Tactician "Pay proper attention, and the nature of the ground is a fundamental factor in victory." |
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(general_warmonger_2_marine) Marine A steady shot on rough seas is a rare treasure. |
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(general_warmonger_2_soldier) Soldier Good soldiers know much of the world and, most importantly, their place in it. |
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(general_warmonger_3_offense) Offense "Don't just stand there! Attack!" |
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(general_warmonger_3_virtue) Virtue A virtuous person can be relied upon to do their duty. |
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(general_commander_3_cavalry) Cavalry Command "The horse is the strength of the army." |
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(general_commander_3_naval_assault) Naval Assault "Knowledge of naval matters is an art as much as any other." |
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(general_strategist_3_administration) Administration Knowing where the gold is at all times is vital. |
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(general_strategist_3_covert_action_germanic) Covert Action Some times it is perfectly acceptable to attack from behind. |
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(general_warmonger_3_dread) Dread A dread reputation gives the strength of twenty armies. |
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(general_commander_3_infantry) Infantry Command "Learn to obey before you learn to command." |
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(general_commander_3_naval_support) Naval Support "It is always well to moor your ship with two anchors." |
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(general_strategist_3_logistics) Logistics Proper planning and preparation prevents a poor performance. |
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(general_strategist_3_siegecraft) Siegecraft They shall set engines of war against thy walls, and with their axes they shall break down their towers. |
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(general_warmonger_3_defence) Defence The general is the principal sentinel of his army. He should always be careful of its preservation and see that it is never exposed to misfortune.[FEM]The general is the principal sentinel of her army. She should always be careful of its preservation and see that it is never exposed to misfortune. |
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(general_warmonger_3_despoil) Despoil "I like to kill my enemies, take their gold and enjoy their women."[FEM]"I like to kill my enemies, take their gold and revel in victory." |
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(general_commander_3_artillery) Artillery Command "At my signal, fire everything. Even your bed-slave!" |
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(general_strategist_3_mercenary) Mercenary Contacts "I can get you anyone! Archers, slingers: just name your needs!" |
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(general_warmonger_4_fearless_warrior) Fearless Warrior Someone without fear can be a double-edged sword. |
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(general_commander_4_great_leader) Great Leader "Gold is tried by fire, the brave by adversity." |
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(general_strategist_4_master_tactician) Master Tactician A true tactician can win a battle before the lines are even drawn. |
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