@verysaltypenguin At very least, a general needs to be assigned to a corps as it's commander. If you want to get more granular, you can assign commanders for the infantry divisions, and cavalry and artillery commanders. You can assign a chief of staff if you're feeling ambitious. In my corps assignment plan post, I outlined why I was assigning certain officers as subordinates to certain Marshals, whether for themes or for memes. OCs need to be approved by Magoose, and keep in mind the guidelines for stats and traits on the front page. Most officers were only skilled in one or two of the branches (infantry, cavalry, artillery), typically one specialty and broad competency (or incompetence, for flavor) in the others.
In the case of my OCs, I tried to keep them consistently themed. Write up a character and consider what stats match their history and theming. As NCOs granted emergency commissions by Severin, most are from the infantry (one specialty), typically poorly educated and not good administrators. Low decorum and charisma because they are common soldiers, but fighty combatants. They're pretty good in their specialization, but not outstanding. They are in no way comparable to Marshal-grade characters (the only exception being that an OC's specialized stat, and only that, might be equal or higher to a stat that a Marshal is not specialized in). Severin's subordinates are all infantry specialists, and while they can respect the power and ability of artillery and cavalry, they have no business taking command of them. Infantry command ranges from 17-19 (in comparison, iirc Ney has only 17 infantry command, but charisma is his main stat, able to inspire his men to fight the maddest odds and the craziest situations, and unafraid to leap into the fray himself).
For traits, OCs generally aren't Marshal-tier, so nothing crazy. Most of my Severin-adjacent OCs have a basic training trait and one additional offensive or defensive trait, or in the case of a couple, a trait that boosts both to a +5 rather than a +10. There are a few exceptions, but those were mostly characters that had some growth or impressive feats in omakes or the main quest before they got statted. Characters such as Louis, Charles, Julian, Jules, or Bernadotte (nerfed hard in this timeline, he hasn't had as many command opportunities to gain experience, and the rumor mill rolls cheated him out of the battle that earned him his historical promotion to general de division, where his action in the battle seized the high ground and forced the Austrian army to quit the field or be outflanked). Bernadotte has high stats across the board, as befitting the general that the Directory tried to use as a counterweight to Napoleon in 1800. However, he doesn't have the amazing traits that other Marshals have, and even then, those high-tier generals tend to only have two, maybe three traits.
Name: Jacques Alexandre François Allix de Vaux
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 30
Hometown: Normandy, France
Birthday: December 22, 1768
Nicknames: None
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, Revolutionary Republican
Republican Sentiments: 5 "I will defend France and the Revolution with my life, and I am displeased with Napoleon proclaiming himself Emperor "
Monarchist Sentiments: -4 "The ways of Old Regime are over, vive la Révolution!"
Alliés: Kellerman, Dumouriez
Enemies: none
Offices Held: Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Soldier of the French Army, Captain of the Army of the North
Battles Fought: Siege of Luxembourg, Battle of Valmy, Battle of Verona, Netherlands
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Siege of Luxembourg, Battle of Valmy, Battle of Verona, Netherlands Campaign
Battles Lost: Battle of Brussels
Campaigns Led: None
STATS Military: 16 "I know my way around a battlefield and how to exploit the enemy's weaknesses."
Charisma: 14 "I know how to inspire men and make them do what I want to accomplish."
Decorum: 8 "I am first and foremost a soldier."
Stewardship: 12 "I can do it, but don't make me read and analyze numbers."
Intelligence: 13 "I can think outside the box, but I leave the strategizing to my commanders."
Education: 15 "I studied as an artillery officer at the French Academy, I know my way around books."
Subterfuge: 8 "I am a soldier, not a spy."
SKILLS Combat: 17 "I have charged into lines of fire in a storm of steel and ash and emerged victorious"
Oratory: 10 "I can give adequate speeches"
Command: 16 "I have stormed Verona and layed down the walls of Luxembourg. I can command."
Cavalry Command 8 "I cannot command cavalry."
Infantry Command 15 "I can lead men onto ferocious attacks and emerge victorious."
Artillery Command: 20 "Artillery is the most powerful force in this age of warfare. I respect it, and I can command its power."
Grand Strategy: 14 "I know when to press the attack or when to defend on a strategic level."
Engineering: 17 "You can't know your way around artillery and sieges without understanding how to build them."
Logistics: 13 "I am not the greatest, but I know my way around supply lines."
Manual Labor: 10 "I am a soldier, but don't expect me to lug around the artillery pieces myself."
Law: 10 "I don't make the laws, I follow it,"
Administration: 7 "Don't make me administrate anything"
Traits: Expert Siegecrafter: An adept commander at conducting sieges or assaults on fortified enemy positions
-Gains +10 when attacking, +15 when assaulting defended/fortified positions, +15 to artillery rolls, +15 to rolls during a siege (either defending or attacking)
The Revolution above all: This Man is loyal to the Revolution and its Ideals above all else. He still uses the Revolutionary Calendar, he was a loyal supporter of Robespierre before he truly fell from Grace and while he will serve the Emperor, he will never forget where his true Loyalty lies.
-For this Man, the Ideals of the Revolution are the only thing he is truly loyal to. Monarchist Sentiment can never rise over -1, Republican Sentiment can never fall below 5. His Loyalty to the current Rulers of France depends entirely on their willingness to support the Revolution. Should they stray from the Path of it, so will this Man stray from his Loyalty to them...
One of the French Division Generals during OTL Napoleonic Wars. Had distinguished service throughout the battles of the North under Kellerman and Dumouriez during the Early French Revolution. Although he has proven competent and valorous, his advancement in the ranks was halted due to his opposition to Napoleon's coup. Despite this his enmity with Napoleon, he made it to Generele De Division in the late Napoleonic era. He's currently unassigned in the army as of right now and awaiting orders.
Name: Jacques Alexandre François Allix de Vaux
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 30
Hometown: Normandy, France
Birthday: December 22, 1768
Nicknames: None
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, Revolutionary Republican
Republican Sentiments: 5 "I will defend France and the Revolution with my life, and I am displeased with Napoleon proclaiming himself Emperor "
Monarchist Sentiments: -4 "The ways of Old Regime are over, vive la Révolution!"
Alliés: Kellerman, Dumouriez
Enemies: none
Offices Held: Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Soldier of the French Army, Captain of the Army of the North
Battles Fought: Siege of Luxembourg, Battle of Valmy, Battle of Verona, Netherlands
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Siege of Luxembourg, Battle of Valmy, Battle of Verona, Netherlands Campaign
Battles Lost: Battle of Brussels
Campaigns Led: None
STATS Military: 16 "I know my way around a battlefield and how to exploit the enemy's weaknesses."
Charisma: 14 "I know how to inspire men and make them do what I want to accomplish."
Decorum: 8 "I am first and foremost a soldier."
Stewardship: 12 "I can do it, but don't make me read and analyze numbers."
Intelligence: 13 "I can think outside the box, but I leave the strategizing to my commanders."
Education: 15 "I studied as an artillery officer at the French Academy, I know my way around books."
Subterfuge: 8 "I am a soldier, not a spy."
SKILLS Combat: 17 "I have charged into lines of fire in a storm of steel and ash and emerged victorious"
Oratory: 10 "I can give adequate speeches"
Command: 16 "I have stormed Verona and layed down the walls of Luxembourg. I can command."
Cavalry Command 8 "I cannot command cavalry."
Infantry Command 15 "I can lead men onto ferocious attacks and emerge victorious."
Artillery Command: 20 "Artillery is the most powerful force in this age of warfare. I respect it, and I can command its power."
Grand Strategy: 14 "I know when to press the attack or when to defend on a strategic level."
Engineering: 17 "You can't know your way around artillery and sieges without understanding how to build them."
Logistics: 13 "I am not the greatest, but I know my way around supply lines."
Manual Labor: "I am a soldier, but don't expect me to lug around the artillery pieces myself."
Law: "I don't make the laws, I follow it,"
Administration: 7 "Don't make me administrate anything"
Traits: Expert Siegecrafter: An adept commander at conducting sieges or assaults on fortified enemy positions
-Gains +10 when attacking, +15 when assaulting defended/fortified positions, +15 to artillery rolls, +15 to rolls during a siege (either defending or attacking)
The Revolution above all: This Man is loyal to the Revolution and its Ideals above all else. He still uses the Revolutionary Calendar, he was a loyal supporter of Robespierre before he truly fell from Grace and while he will serve the Emperor, he will never forget where his true Loyalty lies.
-For this Man, the Ideals of the Revolution are the only thing he is truly loyal to. Monarchist Sentiment can never rise over -1, Republican Sentiment can never fall below 5. His Loyalty to the current Rulers of France depends entirely on their willingness to support the Revolution. Should they stray from the Path of it, so will this Man stray from his Loyalty to them...
One of the French Division Generals during OTL Napoleonic Wars. Had distinguished service throughout the battles of the North under Kellerman and Dumouriez during the Early French Revolution. Although he has proven competent and valorous, his advancement in the ranks was halted due to his opposition to Napoleon's coup. Despite this his enmity with Napoleon, he made it to Generele De Division in the late Napoleonic era. He's currently unassigned in the army as of right now and awaiting orders.
Also, did anyone make character sheets for Claude Victor-Perrin, Auguste Marmomt, Perignon, Poniatowksi, Grouchy, Lefebvre or Brune? They are Napoleon's marshals and was wondering if they are either unassigned as of now or if character sheets were made for them (In the case of poniatowski, who's polish, I just want to make a character sheet for someone we will probably meet in the future).
Marmont and Brune are part of the Empress' Own, Victor-Perrin and Perignon are assigned to some of the Rhine Corps no sure which exactly, and I'm not sure about Lefebvre. Grouchy is not assigned.
at the very least, they will be very motivated and fight valiantly to serve the french empire because we are providing them an opportunity to be independent from the russians and the prussians who they have a old burning rivalry with. OTL they loved Napoleon for liberating them and helping them get back at their enemies and also provided (correct me if i am wrong) over 98,000 troops to La Grande Armee for the invasion of Russia, the largest foreign contingent in the Armee.
not to mention Therese has a trait which removes all debuffs from fielding a multinational army.
Can a chief of staff also be a division commander for, let's say infantry, in a corp? I was planning on making 2 cavalry corps and one infantry corps and I am asking to flesh out the character sheets for the officers in them and what role they should play.
Can a chief of staff also be a division commander for, let's say infantry, in a corp? I was planning on making 2 cavalry corps and one infantry corps and I am asking to flesh out the character sheets for the officers in them and what role they should play.
Name: Emmanuel de Grouchy
Titles: Citizen of France, General de Division of the French Army, 2nd Marquis de Grouchy, count of France
Age: 33
Hometown: Paris, France
Birthday: October 23, 1766
Nicknames: 2nd Marquis de Grouchy
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, Revolutionary Republican
Republican Sentiments: 10 "I believe in the ideals of the Revolution, and I am displeased that Napoleon and Auckland claimed the title of emperor, but I accept that he may be the best choice for a strong, prosperous France."
Monarchist Sentiments: -4 "The Ancien Régime was inefficient and a blight for France, Our country is better without its institutions."
Alliés: none
Enemies: none
Offices Held: Artilleryman of the Royal Army, Cavalryman of the Royal Army, Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Soldier of the French Army, Captain of the Army of the North
Battles Fought: La Vendée campaign, Italian Campaign
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: La Vendée campaign, Italian Campaign
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None
STATS
Military: 16 "I know my way around a battlefield and how to exploit the enemy's weaknesses."
Charisma: 14 "I know how to inspire men and make them do what I want to accomplish."
Decorum: 16 "I am first and foremost a soldier, but I can conduct myself as an able aristocrat if needed."
Stewardship: 16 "I can do it, but don't make me read and analyze numbers."
Intelligence: 14 "I can think outside the box, but I leave the strategizing to my commanders."
Education: 19 "I am of noble birth and afforded all the amenities that come with it. I know my way around literature and books.."
Subterfuge: 17 "I can trick and deceive my enemies in the halls of the palace as well as on the battlefield."
SKILLS
Combat: 15 "A good cavalry commander charges alongside his men."
Oratory: 13 "I can rally the good men of France, but there are more well-spoken men than me."
Command: 20 "I have served in the army for twenty years. My stalwart tactics and strategy have won many a victory for the Revolution and France."
Cavalry Command 22 "Cavalry is the lifeblood of a mobile army. The speed and maneuverability of an army is the difference between a crushing victory and utter destruction."
Infantry Command 14 "I am an able leader of the men of France, but I'm better with cavalry and artillery."
Artillery Command: 18 "I went into service under the Royal Army as an artilleryman. I still remember
Grand Strategy: 13 "I know when to press the attack or when to defend on a strategic level, but thinking outside the box is best left to my commanders.."
Engineering: 17 "You can't know your way around artillery without understanding how to build them and fortify positions against them. My time as an artilleryman has served me adequately."
Logistics: 17 "An army cannot march if it does not horses to carry the supplies and wagons, food to feed the men, or ammunition to conduct battle."
Manual Labor: 15 "I am a soldier, I can do manual labor if required."
Law: 17 "Laws are the foundations of any nation. They must be just and fair while maintaining order."
Administration: 18 "A man who owns land must learn to administrate it, and the people under it. This applies to the army as well."
Traits:
Experienced Cavalry Commander: Experienced at commanding cavalry over a long service period.
-Gains +10 to attacking and defending rolls when commanding cavalry.
Artillery Experience: This man has trained as an artilleryman and thus, knows the importance of conducting artillery during a battle.
-Gains +5 to commanding artillery.
Name: Louis Pierre Aimé Chastel
Titles: Citizen of France, Major of the French Army
Age: 25
Hometown: Geneva, Switzerland
Birthday: April 29, 1774
Nicknames: None
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France
Republican Sentiments: 2 "The Revolution offered me a way to rise in the ranks of the Army"
Monarchist Sentiments: -2 "There were less competent officers during the Ancien Régime."
Alliés: Emmanuel de Grouchy, Jourdain de Caillat
Enemies: none
Offices Held: Lieutenant of the French Army, Captain of the French Army
Past Offices held: Soldier of the French Army, Captain of the Army of the North
Battles Fought: Siege of Toulon, Italian Campaign, Invasion of Sicily.
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Siege of Toulon, Italian Campaign, Invasion of Sicily, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None
STATS
Military: 14 "I know my way around a battlefield."
Charisma: 14 "I know how to inspire men and make them do what I want to accomplish."
Decorum: 12 "I am first and foremost a soldier."
Stewardship: 11 "I can do it, but don't make me read and analyze numbers."
Intelligence: 17 "I've used my intellect to get me out of trouble in the army, and to great effect in battle."
Education: 9 "Don't give me books."
Subterfuge: 19 "My enemies see me, now they don't, and now I'm behind them and stabbing them to death."
SKILLS
Combat: 18 "A good cavalry commander charges alongside his men, and many men cannot match my blade."
Oratory: 13 "I can rally the good men of France, but there are more well-spoken men than me."
Command: 17 "I can command the men to do what I want them to without hesitation and in good order."
Cavalry Command 19 "Cavalry is integral to the success of this new type of warfare we are waging; one of maneuverability instead of the old shoot them while in a line."
Infantry Command 14 "I can command infantry adequately"
Artillery Command: 8 "I understand the importance of artillery, I just don't understand how to use it."
Grand Strategy: 13 "I know when to press the attack or when to defend on a strategic level, but thinking outside the box is best left to my commanders."
Engineering: 11 "I guess I can dig a ditch…"
Logistics: 17 "Logistics is what lets an army march and function"
Manual Labor: 15 "I am a soldier, I can do manual labor if required."
Law: 10 "All I know is that they must be followed"
Administration: 12 "Don't make me administrate anything, but I can do it."
Traits:
Ferocious Attacker: This man is adept at skirmishing and commanding cavalry to assault positions.
-Gains +5 when skirmishing, +10 when attacking/charging with cavalry.
Intuitive Thinker: This man thinks outside the box and interprets orders creatively. His intuition has served him well, but for how long?
-Gains +10 when attacking or defending, may misinterpret important orders resulting in unknown outcomes during a battle.
Name: Jean-Marie Defrance
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 27
Hometown: Champagne, France
Birthday: September 21, 1771
Nicknames: None
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France
Republican Sentiments: 2 "The Revolution offered me a way to rise in the ranks of the Army"
Monarchist Sentiments: -2 "There were less competent officers during the Ancien Régime."
Alliés: none
Enemies: none
Offices Held: Artilleryman of the Royal Army, Cavalryman of the Royal Army, Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Soldier of the French Army, Captain of the Army of the North
Battles Fought: Netherlands Campaign, Battle of Brussels, Switzerland Campaign
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Netherlands Campaign, Switzerland Campaign
Battles Lost: Battle of Brussels
Campaigns Led: None
STATS
Military: 18 "I know my way around a battlefield and how to exploit the enemy's weaknesses."
Charisma: 14 "I know how to inspire men and make them do what I want to accomplish."
Decorum: 16 "I am a soldier of the empire, but i can dress well."
Stewardship: 19 "I can do it, but don't make me read and analyze numbers."
Intelligence: 17 "I can think outside the box, but I leave the strategizing to my commanders."
Education: 21 "To instruct the uneducated masses I must first be able to know the material myself."
Subterfuge: 17 "I can trick and deceive my enemies in the halls of the palace as well as on the battlefield."
SKILLS
Combat: 8 "I can lead the cavalry, but I lead from the rear."
Oratory: 13 "I can rally the good men of France, but there are more well-spoken men than me."
Command: 16 "I can command men well and in good order."
Cavalry Command 18 "Cavalry is important in any modern army, and a general must know its importance."
Infantry Command 13 "I am an able leader of the men of France, and France needs many leaders."
Artillery Command: 8 "I can't for the life of me command artillerymen to shoot where I want them to."
Grand Strategy: 16 "I know when to press the attack or when to defend on a strategic level, but thinking outside the box is best left to my commanders."
Engineering: 17 "I know how to dig complex and stalwart defenses which will dearly cost the enemy."
Logistics: 17 "An army cannot march if it does not have horses to carry the supplies and wagons, food to feed the men, or ammunition to conduct battle."
Manual Labor: 8 "Manual labor is for those of lower rank."
Law: 17 "Laws are the foundations of any nation. They must be just and fair while maintaining order."
Administration: 21 "I understand how to administrate the state and the army effectively and without peer."
Traits:
Drill Sergeant: This man is well-versed in training infantrymen.
-Gains infantry training rolls to gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.
Military School Teacher: This man is well-versed in the arts of war and can teach it to others.
-Gains + 10 training rolls to all units under this man's command until Veteran rank. Higher quality officers are more likely to be found and promoted under this man's command.
Grouchy was appointed Marshal during the hundred days' Campaign. He had a distinguished career beforehand as a cavalry commander in numerous battles across Europe under Napoleon. Was blamed for Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo for not coming to Napoleon's aid even though Napoleon gave him written orders to pursue the Prussian Army. A competent commander with one costly mistake which was arguably not his fault. (Davout, while he was minister of War, did tell Napoleon not make Grouchy Marshal but it has been debated that's because there were probably better Marshals around, and not that Grouchy was incompetent).
DeFrance has such high administrative and education skills because he was a teacher at a Military academy and was appointed Inspector General OTL by Napoleon in 1814, which I think says highly of him. He was also an accomplished cavalry commander during the Napoleonic Wars. That's why I'm putting him as Grouchy's chief of Staff
I put Chastel there because he's an able cavalry commander and has served under Grouchy OTL.
OC Sheets for other officers in the XIII Corps awaiting approval. Used some of the stuff in AvidFicReader's sheets. Namely, the cult of the Empress because I thought it was hilarious when I found it.
OC Sheets:
Name: Jourdain de Caillat
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 24
Height: 5'10"
Hometown: Paris, France
Birthday: January 28, 1775
Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, The Empress.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "I have lost much to the Revolution, but I see that France has gained much since its outbreak."
Monarchist Sentiments: 5 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire, but I miss my ancestral lands which have been stripped away from me during the revolution. "
Alliés: Emmanuel de Grouchy
Enemies: None
Offices Held: Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Sergeant, Lieutenant of the Army of the Rhine, Major of the Army of the Orient, Major of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Italian Campaign, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Italian Campaign, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None
STATS Military: 15 "I know what I'm capable of, and what I am not."
Charisma: 12 "I can inspire men… but others are better "
Decorum: 16 "I am a soldier, but before I was an aristocrat"
Stewardship: 15 "Part of being an aristocrat was managing the finances of my lands"
Intelligence: 14 "I may not be the smartest, but I can make plans"
Education: 18 "I can read and write literature and thesis' on philosophy and war"
Subterfuge: 16 "I was educated in politics as befitting of my station, and a large part of politics is deceiving others of your next moves."
SKILLS Combat: 15: "I have stood with the men in the battle line. I shall fear no evil, for the Lord is with me."
Oratory: 15 "I can deliver a sermon about Catholic morality and the laws of God as good as a priest"
Command: 14 "A loud voice and clear and simple orders will see them obeyed."
Cavalry Command: 8 "Cavalry can be a mighty force, but I cannot lead them."
Infantry Command: 18 "Charge, in the name of the Empress and France!"
Artillery Command: 7 "I cannot make artillery the king of the battlefield that my peers have claimed."
Grand Strategy: 9 "Trust in Heaven, as the Empress is his agent on Earth."
Engineering: 6 "I can dig defenses, but I cannot design them."
Logistics: 14 "Faith can sustain you, but food and drink do it better."
Manual Labor: 12 "I went from aristocrat to common soldier, I can handle labor"
Law: 15 "The laws of God and the Empress is what I follow, and understanding these laws is how I can best serve both faithfully."
Administration: 15 "Paperwork must be done, especially when administrating lands as a noble."
Traits: The Cult of the Empress: This man believes Empress Therese Auclair Bonaparte to be Jeanne d'Arc of the modern era, and the protector of the royal children. Thus, he has joined a cult in her name.
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Zealous Attacker: This man thrives on the attack, and his faith will see him through all hardship.
-Gains +10 when attacking, reduced morale loss from casualties. Will attack heedless of casualties unless reigned in by his commander.
Drill Sergeant: This man is well-versed in training infantrymen.
-Infantry training rolls gains a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.
Name: Jean-Baptist Petain
Titles: Citizen of France, Major of the French Army
Age: 34
Height: 5'9"
Hometown: Metz, France
Birthday: 15 March 1765
Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, Empress
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 5 "I still believe that what has been done to the Royal family was an affront to God. I am glad that God has smited down the tyrant Robespierre."
Alliés: None
Enemies: None
Offices Held: Artilleryman of the French Army, Major of France
Past Offices held: Captain of the Army of the Rhine, Captain of the Army of the Orient, Captain of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo, Italian Campaign
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Italian Campaign, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None
STATS Military: 16 "I know what I'm capable of, and what I am not."
Charisma: 12 "I can be charming when I want to."
Decorum: 16 "I am a noble, and must act like one even after the Revolution and Robespierre"
Stewardship: 15 "I spent my life counting coins for the good of the Monarchy"
Intelligence: 13 "Artillery is a science, and on that must be respected."
Education: 17 "Education not only aids me in the field but also in my old duties in my family's ancestral home."
Subterfuge: 9 "Despite being a noble, I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent and that France is not burning to the ground."
SKILLS Combat: 9: "I'll let my cannons and my faith in God and the Empress to guide me."
Oratory: 14 "I can speak wonderful sermons to the glory of the Empress and God"
Command: 15 "You need a loud voice to be heard over the roar of cannon."
Cavalry Command: 7 "I respect the power of cavalry, but I haven't the faintest clue how to command them."
Infantry Command: 12 "Infantry assaults can greatly benefit from artillery support."
Artillery Command: 18 "There is nothing like seeing a grand battery in action, tearing the enemy battle line to pieces."
Grand Strategy: 12 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 18 "My time"
Logistics: 16 "Artillery is a hungry beast that swallows caissons of powder and shot and guzzles water. The crews need food and drink too."
Manual Labor: 8 "I prefer commanding the battery, not grunt work."
Administration: 15 "I can do paperwork adequately"
Traits: The King and Queen of Battle: This man has extensive experience with coordinating barrages with infantry assaults.
-Gain +5 when supporting infantry attacks.
The Cult of the Empress: This man believes Empress Therese Auclair Bonaparte to be Jeanne d'Arc of the modern era, and the protector of the royal children. Thus, he has joined a cult in her name.
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-[] XIII Corps, (insert name)
--[] 4000 Infantry (Veterans ), 8000 Infantry (Regulars)
--[] 3000 Lancers (Old Guard), 3000 Dragoons (Veterans)
--[] 1000 Artillerymen/30 guns (Regulars)
--[] Commander in Chief: General Grouchy
--[] Chief of Stafff: Jean-Marie Defrance
--[] Division Commanders: Louis Pierre Aimé Chastel, Jean-Baptist Petain, Jourdain de Caillat
Chastel is a cavalry commander, Petain is an artillery officer, and Jourdain is an infantry commander. Is it needed for all of them need to be division commanders for the corps to be more effective? Someone confirm the optimal officer placement for this corp and the characters I researched/made for it. Additionally, can someone confirm if I used the right amount of veteran/regular/OG troops? I don't know how many veterans, regulars, OG, YG, and untrained men are left in the French Army after the other corps were assigned.
Also, someone more creative than me make a name for a cavalry corps
two more corps to go I guess and then I'm taking a break from making stuff until more updates come out.
Magoose how do bonuses from sheets, maps, and makes work? Do the bonuses get applied to roles in the very next update? I'm a little confused as to where bonuses to rolls are applied.
Magoose how do bonuses from sheets, maps, and makes work? Do the bonuses get applied to roles in the very next update? I'm a little confused as to where bonuses to rolls are applied.
