Ministry of Defense: Army Re-organization

[Sarevok]

Citizens of Fanatica,

We are at a time of peace and prosperity at the moment, and I think it is time to consider what kind of army we ought to build for Fanatica as an active army to fight enemy forces wherever they strike. I myself have some suggestions on a minitary force that I will list:

* We must have a decently sized "Main Army" consisting of foot units. Pikemen for immediate city garrison or defense issues while Longbowmen can form a main attacking mass. This would consist of about 30% of our force

* We must have a significant Cavalry Force. Knights are essential for our wars. We need them to attack enemy units and enemy strongholds quickly and efficiently. This would consist of about 50% of our force

* We are a nation with much water surrounding us, and many potential enemies overseas. We must maintain a strong and elite navy to patrol our coast and eventually the high seas for any ships. We must make sure Fanatica's navy is elite and effective fr our defense but also for offense and shore landings as well. This ought to be around 20% of our total forces.

This is a general Army Re-organization system. This is open to discussion and additions and other such plans.

- Sarevok
Minister of Defense

 

[tao]

We don't really need city garrisons (pikes, muskets) except in towns bordering/within reach of neighbours (independent on friend or foe).

I personally never build lomgbows, because they are a slow, a dead end, and don't have the retreat capability of mounted units.

We should clear the northern part of our continent from foreigners. Then I would strategically place some knights, later cavalry, in a way that they can beat any naval invasion force same turn.

The problem with naval warfare is the totally random odds. I would advocate to build some catapults to weaken enemy (and barbarian) galleys.

Thus I would build knights (65%), and pikes/muskets (30%), and catapults (5%).

 

[Sarevok]

tyhat is also a goos system of management. any other suggestions?

 

[zorven]

Pikes for defense of border towns, Knights to create more border towns. Our only navy option for now is Galleys - lets pass for now.

 

[tao]

And we urgently need a plan and instructions for upgrading our horsemen.

 

[Sarevok]

unfortunately, that ill probably have to fall into next term, when my duties end.

 

[tao]

Originally posted by Sarevok
unfortunately, that ill probably have to fall into next term, when my duties end.

I don't think so. If we use even half a brain, we trade for chivalry pre-turn.

 

[Sarevok]

i see, then ill try to make sure we get those horses upgraded. Oikes gan also be made as well.