Military Discussion 1/4 - Good knight Fanatica

Peri

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• Aug 1, 2003

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I want to start a discussion on improving our military.
I am convinced that we need to invest in some mounted troops. If we were to be attacked we would have difficulty in defending ourselves well. we only have spearmen and legions - obsolete units.
We need a mobile force with good attacking strength to ensure our security.
I propose we start building knights in quantity.
I hope you agree with me

 

zorven

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• Aug 1, 2003

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It is a good idea. Knight mobility would be of benefit for our large empire. Also, they can upgrade to Cavalry. How many is "in quantity"?

 

Vander

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• Aug 1, 2003

• #3

I'd say as many as we can support.

 

Peri

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It is my experience that with an empire of this size we need 30 mounted units minimum for defence. However if we decide to go to war and hope to destroy the enemy we should have double that.

 

Falcon02

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• Aug 1, 2003

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I'd say conncentate on Building/uprading the Spearman line first and get mounted units second.

If it were my choice, we'd save up to at least upgrade a majority of our spears. But that's highly unlikely and VERY costly.

 

donsig

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How many units can we currently support and how many do we have? Adding 30 mounted units at a cost of 30gpt may not be something we can afford just yet.

 

Peri

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But 2 musketmen per city in Esquiline wont help if Aventine gets attacked. We need to invest in a mobile reserve which can be used to defend any of our cities in strength. We dont need all of our cities to be highly defended. A mobile reserve means that we can bring to bear the right number of troops at the right place at the right time. Strong static defences are no good in this period of the game.

 

Peri

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I agree that 30 now is not practical but even 10 at the moment would give us a real advantage. We need to invest in the future defence of Fanatica.
Donsig, as Governor of our most productive province, your support in this would be essential. We can support 18 new units without charge.

 

Falcon02

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Yes, a small Mobile force (of about ten) mobile troops who can counter attack is a must.

Btw: Donsig, we could build 18 more units before we'd have to start paying for 'em.

Currently at 92/110 units.

 

Donovan Zoi

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• Aug 2, 2003

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If we are getting Democracy in five turns, shouldn't we think about framing our military support estimates with this in mind? In the near future, we may have to pay for all of our units.

 

donsig

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• Aug 2, 2003

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Capitoline province still has much in the way of infrastructure that needs building so the bulk of that province's production should be addressing that problem. Noshuret is however currently working on a bank that will be complete in 12 turns (IIRC). I currently have a settler queued up after that as I think domestic still has ideas for a new city or two. After that I think Noshuret can be safely devoted to raising military units. By then we should be closer to a democratic form of government and can better assess our military needs versus costs.