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How did a smaller force like Orcadia fend of a larger one such as Caladonia? The Answer Donnchad mac Crínáin thought was in organisation, currently his army fought individualy, like the sea smashing the rocks, slowly wearing away...
He set about discussions for a new organisation that would keep the Caladonians, indeed the Scottish individualistic style.
The Result
The Caladonian Codex
1. The Army will be composed of Platoon of roughly 20 men.
2. A Platoon will be formed from a single family (extended even), this is to take advantage of, Blood Ties, i.e. loyalty to the Platoon.
3. The Eldest or most experianced memeber leads the Platoon, issuing orders and rousing words to his fellow family members (also another advantage he knows the families attitudes, he knows what to say to get the most out of the men)
4. 5-10 Platoons, a Squadron (100-200 men) are led by the most respected (in terms of military accomplishments, although social etc issues are also taken into consideration) Clan Cheifs.
5. Multiple Squadrons is a Battalion, which is genrally when the army is in full operation, as such it is usually commanded by the King, or the best strategiest.
6. Archers act as a skirmishing unit, unit size approx equal to one platoon , never engaging in a melee, springing ambushes and forcing the enemy out of position, for my main army (spearmen, Druidic units) to take advantage of. Once the enemy has engaged army in melee the archers are to pull back and concentrate firepower on enegaged units, then once that unit has started to fall back on a different one, if all enemy units are engaged they strike enemy supplies.
7. The Druids, Since membership rather than family ties are important here, thus Units are composed of regional druids so that they have a healthy respect for each other. Other than that they are the force that is held in reserve until the last moment, where they attack the weak points of the enemy line, or if need be supporting the weak points of the spearmen. Unit size approx 20 Druids.
8. The Navy always fights as a whole (due to current size) the navy is broken down into units of 5 ships with a lead ship. The lead ship choses a target and then all ships fire upon that ship until it is destoyed, then a new target is chosen.
The general feel of this is to ensure that maximum pressure is applied to an opponants weak points whilst the enemy is pulled out of position, and therefore only able to react.
OOC: possibly unfinsihed, I have to go now, so ermm yeah, might do more later.
He set about discussions for a new organisation that would keep the Caladonians, indeed the Scottish individualistic style.
The Result
The Caladonian Codex
1. The Army will be composed of Platoon of roughly 20 men.
2. A Platoon will be formed from a single family (extended even), this is to take advantage of, Blood Ties, i.e. loyalty to the Platoon.
3. The Eldest or most experianced memeber leads the Platoon, issuing orders and rousing words to his fellow family members (also another advantage he knows the families attitudes, he knows what to say to get the most out of the men)
4. 5-10 Platoons, a Squadron (100-200 men) are led by the most respected (in terms of military accomplishments, although social etc issues are also taken into consideration) Clan Cheifs.
5. Multiple Squadrons is a Battalion, which is genrally when the army is in full operation, as such it is usually commanded by the King, or the best strategiest.
6. Archers act as a skirmishing unit, unit size approx equal to one platoon , never engaging in a melee, springing ambushes and forcing the enemy out of position, for my main army (spearmen, Druidic units) to take advantage of. Once the enemy has engaged army in melee the archers are to pull back and concentrate firepower on enegaged units, then once that unit has started to fall back on a different one, if all enemy units are engaged they strike enemy supplies.
7. The Druids, Since membership rather than family ties are important here, thus Units are composed of regional druids so that they have a healthy respect for each other. Other than that they are the force that is held in reserve until the last moment, where they attack the weak points of the enemy line, or if need be supporting the weak points of the spearmen. Unit size approx 20 Druids.
8. The Navy always fights as a whole (due to current size) the navy is broken down into units of 5 ships with a lead ship. The lead ship choses a target and then all ships fire upon that ship until it is destoyed, then a new target is chosen.
The general feel of this is to ensure that maximum pressure is applied to an opponants weak points whilst the enemy is pulled out of position, and therefore only able to react.
OOC: possibly unfinsihed, I have to go now, so ermm yeah, might do more later.
good stories you guys, stats will be done probably later today...man, I stayed up until 1:00 AM doing that thing, and it was fun to 
Now for some diplo...
From: The Kingdom of Tahret
To: Etrusca
We claim Sardinia, do not send your ships there or else.
From: Taranto
To: Etrusca
Would you like to open a trade route?
From: Galicia
To: Astille & Atlantis & Cordoba
We are new nation, but we think we have much to offer in the way of trade. We would like to propose a trade route between our nations...
From: Shang
To: Shu
We strongly advise you stay away from the coastline...thats Shang territory, as we have claimed with the Mandate of Heaven.
Now for some diplo...From: The Kingdom of Tahret
To: Etrusca
We claim Sardinia, do not send your ships there or else.
From: Taranto
To: Etrusca
Would you like to open a trade route?
From: Galicia
To: Astille & Atlantis & Cordoba
We are new nation, but we think we have much to offer in the way of trade. We would like to propose a trade route between our nations...
From: Shang
To: Shu
We strongly advise you stay away from the coastline...thats Shang territory, as we have claimed with the Mandate of Heaven.
To: Thebes
From: Sparta
Athens and Sparta have defeated your armies. We do not wish to annihilate the Theban state, but that is what will happen if you continue to resist. Thebes cannot win. Surrender now while you still have a nation left.
From: Sparta
Athens and Sparta have defeated your armies. We do not wish to annihilate the Theban state, but that is what will happen if you continue to resist. Thebes cannot win. Surrender now while you still have a nation left.
Oruc
Reactionary
Nope!
From: Galicia
To: Astile
Its largely ceremonial, since we both lack the structure needed for official trade routes...
heres the rule, btw
Trade
Only available for those in the iron age.
Basically you trade all the time. But you can set three priority trade routes with three different nations. You must have a road connected, which costs 1c to build, from one of your cities (not towns/villages) to one of their cities. Or you must share the same body of water, and both have a city port. The you each must pay to set up the route, which is basically agreeing to a right of trade. Then, you have to pay three economies to set up the route, and then every three turns you gain one economy.
The routes can be broken during war with armies/navies, and random events do distort outcomes of trade.
To: Astile
Its largely ceremonial, since we both lack the structure needed for official trade routes...
heres the rule, btw
Trade
Only available for those in the iron age.
Basically you trade all the time. But you can set three priority trade routes with three different nations. You must have a road connected, which costs 1c to build, from one of your cities (not towns/villages) to one of their cities. Or you must share the same body of water, and both have a city port. The you each must pay to set up the route, which is basically agreeing to a right of trade. Then, you have to pay three economies to set up the route, and then every three turns you gain one economy.
The routes can be broken during war with armies/navies, and random events do distort outcomes of trade.
To Orcadia, Surrender or suffer a similar fate to Herbidia.
N.B Although in all fairness thats not a bad thing, its actually to your advatnage to join me. The Clan Cheifs are still hold power just that you swear fealty to me instead of your current ruler.
EDIT: Just realised I used latin (N.B)....weird diplo corrospondence.
N.B Although in all fairness thats not a bad thing, its actually to your advatnage to join me. The Clan Cheifs are still hold power just that you swear fealty to me instead of your current ruler.
EDIT: Just realised I used latin (N.B)....weird diplo corrospondence.
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
WRONG THREADDDDD
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
The Pagoda of Xian Feng
(really my wonder, but the old name sucks)
Xian Feng is the guardian Spirit of Laoti. A great many years ago, at the foundation of the city by the Great Lords Xi Li, Li Bei, and Huang Lao a temple had been erected in the same place as the foundations of the Pagoda. The Temple had defended the city from a great fire which swept the city 20 years ago. The great fire had roared on for 5 days destroying most of the outer cities and had begun to creep in to the Inner City where the government buildings as well as the estates of the Lords and Temples to the Gods were at. As the fire reached the Inner City on the 6th day with no rain in sight, it reached the ancient Temple of Xian Feng and as it was about to reach the entrance rain came from no where and poured on the fire for 2 days.
In the aftermath of the great fire with so many homeless, High Lord Rang-Xi whom many suspect of making a deal with the Gods in the far north after 100 years before the Great Fire due to a sudden disappearance and discovered the secrets of immortality. Never less, the High Lord saw this fire as a gift from Heaven and requested each of Lords of Shu to come to Laoti with money and goods to help rebuild the City Under Heaven. The Lords came and as much money as possible were squeaked out from the Lords and the City was to be rebuilt. Grander then ever, it would be the finest city in the World. Large roads, broad avenues, areas closed off for parks and public entertainment were all built. In no time, the city was grander then it ever was.
To honor the Spirit of Xian Feng, the High Lord (whos power had greatly increased after the fire incident) ordered the construction of a grand new Pagoda to honor the great spirit and bring glory to Shu.
Image of how Pagoda will be when completed:
Once a Family has served the army for a period of 30 years, I.e the young boys will be becoming vetrens at this point. They gain rights to settle the new lands. (as I will be doing a lot of settlment etc)
This way the poor can settle in rich lands, secondly it gives my border settlments good defence, as they are populated by vetrens, and it makes them happy as they own land for themselves.
This way the poor can settle in rich lands, secondly it gives my border settlments good defence, as they are populated by vetrens, and it makes them happy as they own land for themselves.
The king had decided, in this bleak land there were many opportunities to be had, this all depended on the people of course. They needed to be able to see these opportunities and grab them. It didn't matter to the king if they were Orcadians, Hebridians or Caladonians. They were one nation, and it did no-one a diservice to be treated any the worse.
The Aristocracy of Talent.
When the young grow they naturally become intrested in differing subjects, as such an active intrest makes them excel in these areas, they are also happy. Thus the point of this reform is to recognise those that excel and are happy in all areas of life. Nor does it matter their origns, be they Orcadian, Hebridian or Caladonian. The Druids will help facilitate this process. Thus if a boy takes up a hammer and becomes activly engaged in smithing, turning to the hammer in moments of peace and quiet to occupy themselves, the Druids will recognise this, and as such will introduce him to the master smither in the community, The boy will learn from the best and become part of the elite. This holds for all aspects of life. The true fighters the best the ones thats mock fight at all opportunities are given the chance to join the warrior sect of the druids, and so on to all areas of life.
The Aristocracy of Talent.
When the young grow they naturally become intrested in differing subjects, as such an active intrest makes them excel in these areas, they are also happy. Thus the point of this reform is to recognise those that excel and are happy in all areas of life. Nor does it matter their origns, be they Orcadian, Hebridian or Caladonian. The Druids will help facilitate this process. Thus if a boy takes up a hammer and becomes activly engaged in smithing, turning to the hammer in moments of peace and quiet to occupy themselves, the Druids will recognise this, and as such will introduce him to the master smither in the community, The boy will learn from the best and become part of the elite. This holds for all aspects of life. The true fighters the best the ones thats mock fight at all opportunities are given the chance to join the warrior sect of the druids, and so on to all areas of life.
On the left is the Ogham (pronounced "Ohm") alphabet. It consists of a vertical line with the appropriate dots and dashes. The alphabet was named after Ogham, the Celtic god of literature. The ogham alphabet contains twenty letters and is read from the bottom up.
Letter Name Tree .
B Beth Birch
L Luis Rowan
N Nionn Ash
F Fearn Alder
S Saille Willow
H Huath Hawthorn
D Duir Oak
T Tinne Holly
C Coll Hazel
Q Quert Apple
M Muin Vine
G Gort Ivy
Ng Ngetal Reed
St Straiff Blackthorn
R Ruis Elder
A Ailm Fir
O Onn Gorse
U Ura Heather
E Eadha Poplar
I Idho Yew
This should facilitate the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
OOC: So the word birch would be said by Berth Idho Ruis Coll Huath? isn't that kinda hard?
alex994
Hail Divine Emperor!
To Shang
From Shu
We would care less about what you have claimed, all under Heaven are open to rule. However, since we wish to have insured peace, the All Might High Lord Rang-Xi offers you a 600 year NAP(3 turns).
To Fuzhou
From SHu
We offer you a 1000 year NAP (5 turns)
From Shu
We would care less about what you have claimed, all under Heaven are open to rule. However, since we wish to have insured peace, the All Might High Lord Rang-Xi offers you a 600 year NAP(3 turns).
To Fuzhou
From SHu
We offer you a 1000 year NAP (5 turns)
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