Army Corps of Engineers?

[MeatWad]

I had a flash of inspiration. Throughout history, and especially in MA taking ground often included building supply lines through it. What do you think about giving Armies the ability to 'build road', maybe in 1 turn. I'm up for giving them all the 'Worker' abilities, plant forest, build mine, etc., sort of the Corps of Engineers, if you will. It would give them something to do when at peace and make them more valuable for invading unimproved territories. Anyone buying this?

 

[searcheagle]

I'd give all army units the ability to build some improvements: roads and fortresses. Anything else would make them too powerful. They would slower then worker in making these things too.

 

[GeneralX]

Why not have an engineer unit that does all that. I think someone developed one somewhere. It would fit in well with the other Corps that are represented (armour, infantry, artillery etc).

 

[K.F. Huszár]

I agree. Some kind of military units should have the ability of building roads and fortresses, but not all.
Beside, a military engineer unit would be nice.