La Chanson de la Victoire (The Song of Victory): La Petite Arpenteuse (Non, SV, you are a General of France in the Napoleonic War!)

[Magoose]

Here it is.

Frankly, I don't know what else to say at this point.

tired and scared and frankly just want some feedback at this point.

I feel like I'm not having much fun, and I want to make it more fun.

Spoiler: Brian

Relationship: Brother
Opinion: MAX "You're my precious sister."
Appearance: More muted colors than Therese, but still a small Tricolor pinned to his Brest. A tailcoat and decent pants with sturdy boots.
Birthday: February 12, 1765

Name: Brian Auclair
Gender: Male
Titles: Marshal of France.
Age: 32
Height: 6'3/192cm
Nicknames: Le Grand Cerveau, The Hero of the Revolution
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: Revolutionary Republican, Napoleonic.
Republican Sentiments: 20 (There is only one thing that I believe in, that is the Rights of Liberty to all mankind.)
Monarchist Sentiments: -10 (France shall never see itself enslaved again.)
Allies: Thérèse Auclair, Napoleon Bonaparte, Andre Massena, Claude Victor, Jean Lannes
Enemies: Maximilian Robspierre

Commands: Chief of Staff of The Empresses Own
Public Reputation: 15 (Noteworthy)
Offices Held: Chief of Staff of
Past Offices held: Lieutenant in the Army of the North, Colonel in the Army of the North
Battles Fought: Battle of Valmy, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Adige River
Battles Commanded: Battle of Adige River
Battles Won: Battle of Valmy, Vendee Campaign, Italian Campaign
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 16[+8]
Charisma: 10+2 = 12[+2]
Decorum: 14[+4]
Stewardship: 13[+3]
Intelligence: 25[+25]
Education: 14[+4]
Subterfuge: 11[+1]

SKILLS
Combat: 7[-6]
Oratory: 11+2 = 13[+3]
Command: 13[+3]
Cavalry Command: 10[0]
Infantry Command: 14[+4]
Artillery Command: 15[+5]
Grand Strategy: 16[+6]
Engineering: 23[+19]
Logistics: 21[+17]
Manual Labor: 19[+14]
Law: 10[0]
Administration: 16[+8]

Traits
Melodious: You were born with a pleasing voice, and can sing well. People are generally more receptive to listen to what you have to say.
+2 Charisma
+2 Oratory
+15 to Social rolls

L'arpenteur de la Victoire : Your great victory at the Battle of The Adige River has etched your name into the annals of military history, and even for all his greatness, Napoleon bows to your wisdom on occasion, when he feels the need to consult his greatest ally. And when you make a request of the man, he will do everything he can to see it done.
-When commanding forces under Napoleon, gain a +10 to all rolls.
-When commanding forces alone, gain a +5 to all rolls.
-Napoleon will listen to you when you feel the need to change his strategy, and may also listen to others if Brian supports their ideas.
-Napoleon has been filled with joy, for another may match him in skill and possibly his ambitions as well.
-+5 to Grand Strategy,
-+4 to Administration,
-+3 to Logistics.

La Confrérie du Soleil: Napoleon Bonaparte considers these men his brothers in all but name. It is something that places them in a position of great trust, friendship, and influence.
-Napoleon will do everything in his power to protect you from what he perceives to be outside, hostile influences.
-You can make a request and Napoleon will grant it even if it seems impossible.
-He expects you to follow him, even doing things that may not suit your personal beliefs.
-Gain Personal Belief Napoleonic. (Note, this does not override previous beliefs)

True Hero of the Revolution: There is no doubt that you are the true hero of the Revolution, with the ideals of liberty, equality, and Brotherhood in your lips. (Unknown Effect. You are considered one of the most dangerous men in Europe)

The Great Negotiator: You have brought Peace to a situation that required the utmost care and precision to make sure it would not explode in death and war. You succeded (+5 to Charisma, Decorum, and +10 to Reputation)

 

[Blazblade]

Man we have quite the fearsome trio here. At this rate we'll be known as the great Triumvirate in history.

 

[Magoose]

Man we have quite the fearsome trio here. At this rate we'll be known as the great Triumvirate in history.

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So we know Napoleon is Ptolomy. We're the Crassus with our infinite money?

So does that make Brian Ceaser?

He doesn't strike me as one who would make the men loyal to him, have a good time and cross the rubicon...

But who knows.

 

[Whenyouseeyou]

You forgot Brain rep

 

[armentho]

Combat: 8 [-4]
He is a young man in the prime of his life, but a little softer due to being of Noble birth.

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Not for long
*gym and boxing noises*

 

[Alexander Sturnn]

Here it is.

Frankly, I don't know what else to say at this point.

tired and scared and frankly just want some feedback at this point.

I feel like I'm not having much fun, and I want to make it more fun.

Spoiler: Brian

Relationship: Brother
Opinion: MAX "You're my precious sister."
Appearance: More muted colors than Therese, but still a small Tricolor pinned to his Brest. A tailcoat and decent pants with sturdy boots.
Birthday: February 12, 1765

Name: Brian Auclair
Gender: Male
Titles: Marshal of France.
Age: 32
Height: 6'3/192cm
Nicknames: Le Grand Cerveau, The Hero of the Revolution
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: Revolutionary Republican, Napoleonic.
Republican Sentiments: 20 (There is only one thing that I believe in, that is the Rights of Liberty to all mankind.)
Monarchist Sentiments: -10 (France shall never see itself enslaved again.)
Allies: Thérèse Auclair, Napoleon Bonaparte, Andre Massena, Claude Victor, Jean Lannes
Enemies: Maximilian Robspierre

Commands: Chief of Staff of The Empresses Own
Public Reputation: 15 (Noteworthy)
Offices Held: Chief of Staff of
Past Offices held: Lieutenant in the Army of the North, Colonel in the Army of the North
Battles Fought: Battle of Valmy, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Adige River
Battles Commanded: Battle of Adige River
Battles Won: Battle of Valmy, Vendee Campaign, Italian Campaign
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 16[+8]
Charisma: 10+2 = 12[+2]
Decorum: 14[+4]
Stewardship: 13[+3]
Intelligence: 25[+25]
Education: 14[+4]
Subterfuge: 11[+1]

SKILLS
Combat: 7[-6]
Oratory: 11+2 = 13[+3]
Command: 13[+3]
Cavalry Command: 10[0]
Infantry Command: 14[+4]
Artillery Command: 15[+5]
Grand Strategy: 16[+6]
Engineering: 23[+19]
Logistics: 21[+17]
Manual Labor: 19[+14]
Law: 10[0]
Administration: 16[+8]

Traits
Melodious: You were born with a pleasing voice, and can sing well. People are generally more receptive to listen to what you have to say.
+2 Charisma
+2 Oratory
+15 to Social rolls

L'arpenteur de la Victoire : Your great victory at the Battle of The Adige River has etched your name into the annals of military history, and even for all his greatness, Napoleon bows to your wisdom on occasion, when he feels the need to consult his greatest ally. And when you make a request of the man, he will do everything he can to see it done.
-When commanding forces under Napoleon, gain a +10 to all rolls.
-When commanding forces alone, gain a +5 to all rolls.
-Napoleon will listen to you when you feel the need to change his strategy, and may also listen to others if Brian supports their ideas.
-Napoleon has been filled with joy, for another may match him in skill and possibly his ambitions as well.
-+5 to Grand Strategy,
-+4 to Administration,
-+3 to Logistics.

La Confrérie du Soleil: Napoleon Bonaparte considers these men his brothers in all but name. It is something that places them in a position of great trust, friendship, and influence.
-Napoleon will do everything in his power to protect you from what he perceives to be outside, hostile influences.
-You can make a request and Napoleon will grant it even if it seems impossible.
-He expects you to follow him, even doing things that may not suit your personal beliefs.
-Gain Personal Belief Napoleonic. (Note, this does not override previous beliefs)

True Hero of the Revolution: There is no doubt that you are the true hero of the Revolution, with the ideals of liberty, equality, and Brotherhood in your lips. (Unknown Effect. You are considered one of the most dangerous men in Europe)

The Great Negotiator: You have brought Peace to a situation that required the utmost care and precision to make sure it would not explode in death and war. You succeded (+5 to Charisma, Decorum, and +10 to Reputation)

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You're doing a great job. This Quest amazing to read and fun to follow. And the new Sheets you made are very informative. I like them!

 

[ReluctntCrusader]

Chief of Staff of

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of what?

 

[Swantree]

of what?

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Chief of Staff The Empress' own army. The Sheet for the corps just isn't finished yet and will be in another update.

 

[Magoose]

That moment when you realize you wrote a novelization of one of the campaigns turns and it's all from Severins POV.

I'm starting to think he's becoming a main character.

Or at the very least an important secondary one that has become popular enough to warrant a POV chapter.

 

[AvidFicReader]

Did a bunch of OC character sheets yesterday:

Spoiler: Florentin Theodore Perrot

Name: Florentin Theodore Perrot
Titles: Citizen of France, General de Brigade of the French Army
Age: 30
Height: 5'9"
Hometown: Forbach, France
Birthday: 15 March 1767

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Clement Lucien Abel

Enemies: None

Offices Held: General de Brigade
Past Offices held: Sergeant, Captain of the Army of the Rhine, Colonel of the Army of the Orient, Colonel of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 14 "I know what I'm capable of, and what I am not."
Charisma: 8 "I'm no good with words and speeches."
Decorum: 8 "I am a soldier, my uniform is for the battlefield."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 10 "I can read and write, but that's about it."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent."

SKILLS
Combat: 15: "I have stood with the men in the battle line. Fire and steel saw me through."
Oratory: 8 "Don't make me give a speech."
Command: 14 "A loud voice and clear and simple orders will see them obeyed."
Cavalry Command: 7 "I respect the power of cavalry, but I haven't the faintest clue how to use it."
Infantry Command: 19 "A well ordered battle line can withstand any assault."
Artillery Command: 8 "I have seen the power of artillery firsthand, but I have no experience commanding it."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 6 "I can dig defenses, but I cannot design them."
Logistics: 15 "You can't get men to fight without food, drink and ammunition."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 9 "I hate paperwork, but it needs to be done."

Traits:
Stalwart Defender: A stubborn commander on the defense. Enemies must put in extra work to dig him out of his position.
-Gains +5 when defending, increases to +10 when fighting from prepared positions.

Drill Sergeant: This man is well versed in training infantrymen.
-Infantry training rolls gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Maxime Herve Mathieu

Name: Maxime Herve Mathieu
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 28
Height: 5'10"
Hometown: Luneville, France
Birthday: 1 April, 1769

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."


Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Clement Lucien Abel

Enemies: None

Offices Held: Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Sergeant, Captain of the Army of the Rhine, Colonel of the Army of the Orient, Colonel of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 14 "All you need to do is attack, attack, attack."
Charisma: 10 "I know what men like."
Decorum: 8 "Fight hard and party hard."
Stewardship: 7 "Money is for wine and whores, right?"
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 10 "My head is either in a bottle or a brothel, if you know what I mean."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, I want a superior who knows what he's doing."

SKILLS
Combat: 16: "I fight and lead from the front. I live for danger and excitement."
Oratory: 8 "Aren't I so clever?"
Command: 14 "Shout loudly, especially "Charge!" to make your orders clear."
Cavalry Command: 7 "Cavalry can do a lot of damage, but don't ask me to make use of it."
Infantry Command: 19 "A properly supported infantry assault can sweep aside anything that stands before it."
Artillery Command: 11 "Artillery support can make or break an infantry attack."
Grand Strategy: 8 "All you need to do is attack, right?"
Engineering: 6 "I can dig defenses, but I cannot design them."
Logistics: 12 "An infantry attack won't work without food and drink and bayonets. And bullets, I guess."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 9 "The law is just a suggestion, right?"
Administration: 8 "Paperwork is for showing that stick-in-the-mud Perrot who's men are better."

Traits:
Impetuous Attacker: A stubborn commander on the defense. Enemies must put in extra work to dig him out of his position.
-Gains +10 when attacking, takes a -5 when defending.

Drill Sergeant: This man is well versed in training infantrymen.
-Infantry training rolls gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Clement Lucien Abel

Name: Clement Lucien Abel
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 26
Height: 5'9"
Hometown: Nancy, France
Birthday: 31 December 1771

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Florentin Theodore Perrot, Maxime Herve Mathieu

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: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 14 "I know what I'm capable of, and what I am not."
Charisma: 8 "I'm no good with words and speeches."
Decorum: 8 "I am a soldier, my uniform is for the battlefield."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 10 "I can read and write, but that's about it."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent."

SKILLS
Combat: 15: "I have stood with the men in the battle line. Fire and steel saw me through."
Oratory: 8 "I'm no good with speeches."
Command: 14 "A loud voice and clear and simple orders will see them obeyed."
Cavalry Command: 7 "I respect the power of cavalry, but I haven't the faintest clue how to use it."
Infantry Command: 17 "Infantry must be flexible to support an attack or hold a position."
Artillery Command: 8 "I have seen the power of artillery firsthand, but I have no experience commanding it."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 6 "I can dig defenses, but I cannot design them."
Logistics: 15 "You can't get men to fight without food, drink and ammunition."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 9 "I hate paperwork, but it needs to be done."

Traits:
Flexible Infantry Commander: This man is accustomed to both attack and defense with infantry.
-Gains +5 when attacking or defending with infantry.

Drill Sergeant: This man is well versed in training infantrymen.
-Infantry training rolls gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Ignace Thibaud Joly

Name: Ignace Thibaud Joly
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 31
Height: 5'10"
Hometown: Thionville, France
Birthday: 11 January 1766

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, The Empress.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Clement Lucien Abel

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: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 14 "I know what I'm capable of, and what I am not."
Charisma: 8 "I'm no good with words and speeches."
Decorum: 8 "I am a soldier, my uniform is for the battlefield."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 10 "I can read and write, but that's about it."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent."

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: 10 "I can deliver a sermon about Catholic morality on demand."
Command: 14 "A loud voice and clear and simple orders will see them obeyed."
Cavalry Command: 8 "Cavalry can be a mighty force, but not in my hands"
Infantry Command: 18 "Charge, in the name of the Empress and France!"
Artillery Command: 7 "I cannot make artillery the king of the battlefield."
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: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "Law should make man on Earth as it is in Heaven."
Administration: 9 "I hate paperwork, but it needs to be done."

Traits:
The Cult of the Empress: This man believes Empress Therese Auclair Bonaparte to be Jeanne d'Arc of the modern era, and has founded 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 gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Hector Thomas Bouchard

Name: Hector Thomas Bouchard
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 27
Height: 5'10"
Hometown: Pont-a-Mousson, France
Birthday: 21 September, 1769

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Achille Philippe Geroux

Enemies: None

Offices Held: Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Sergeant, Captain of the Army of the Rhine, Colonel of the Army of the Orient, Colonel of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 14 "I know what I'm capable of, and what I am not."
Charisma: 8 "I'm no good with words and speeches."
Decorum: 8 "I am a soldier, my uniform is for the battlefield."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 10 "I can read and write, but that's about it."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent."

SKILLS
Combat: 15: "I have stood with the men in the battle line. Fire and steel saw me through."
Oratory: 8 "Don't make me give a speech."
Command: 14 "A loud voice and clear and simple orders will see them obeyed."
Cavalry Command: 7 "I can tell you how to defeat them, but don't ask me to lead cavalry."
Infantry Command: 19 "Come and get me, I dare you."
Artillery Command: 8 "I have experience surviving artillery, but I have none in commanding it."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 6 "I can dig defenses, but I cannot design them."
Logistics: 14 "Food, drink and ammunition are essential to hold a position."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 9 "I hate paperwork, but it needs to be done."

Traits:
Stalwart Defender: A stubborn commander on the defense. Enemies must put in extra work to dig him out of his position.
-Gains +5 when defending, increases to +10 when fighting from prepared positions.

Drill Sergeant: This man is well versed in training infantrymen.
-Infantry training rolls gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Achille Philippe Geroux

Name: Achille Philippe Geroux
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 27
Height: 5'11"
Hometown: Baccarat, France
Birthday: 2 November, 1769

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Hector Thomas Bouchard
Enemies: None

Offices Held: Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Sergeant, Captain of the Army of the Rhine, Colonel of the Army of the Orient, Colonel of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 14 "I know what I'm capable of, and what I am not."
Charisma: 8 "I'm no good with words and speeches."
Decorum: 8 "I am a soldier, my uniform is for the battlefield."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 10 "I can read and write, but that's about it."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent."

SKILLS
Combat: 15: "Leading the charge with weapon in hand is one of the best feelings in the world."
Oratory: 8 "Don't make me give a speech."
Command: 14 "A loud voice and clear and simple orders will see them obeyed."
Cavalry Command: 7 "Cavalry can be dangerous, but not in my hands."
Infantry Command: 19 "The ferocity of a properly executed infantry assault is a sight to behold."
Artillery Command: 8 "Artillery? Nice to have in support, hell to assault."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 6 "I can dig defenses, but I cannot design them."
Logistics: 13 "You can't win battles without supplies, so you better pack some."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 9 "I hate paperwork, but it needs to be done."

Traits:
Ferocious Attacker: This man thrives in the assault. If you give him an objective, he will see it taken.
-Gains +5 when attacking

Drill Sergeant: This man is well versed in training infantrymen.
-Infantry training rolls gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Lucien Philippe Leclerc

Name: Lucien Philippe Leclerc
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 30
Height: 5'9"
Hometown: Strasbourg, France
Birthday: 15 March 1767

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Joachim Murat

Enemies: None

Offices Held: Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Captain of the Army of the Rhine, Major of the Army of the Orient, Major of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 16 "I have been formally trained, and I'm good at what I do."
Charisma: 11 "I'm nothing special, but a cavalryman can't help but draw attention."
Decorum: 6 "Decorum is for courtiers, if you're an idiot, I'll tell you to your face."
Stewardship: 12 "Pay is well and good, but don't spend it all in one place."
Intelligence: 12 "You have to be able to improvise when commanding cavalry."
Education: 14 "I've read the histories of von Seydlitz, and hope to surpass him."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent."

SKILLS
Combat: 16: "I ride at the tip of the wedge, cutting down foe and steed alike."
Oratory: 8 "Don't make me give a speech."
Command: 14 "A loud voice and clear and simple orders will see them obeyed."
Cavalry Command: 18 "Maneuver, horsemanship and timing are all vital for the cavalry charge to succeed."
Infantry Command: 10 "I cannot do my job without the infantry, but I know little more than the theory."
Artillery Command: 8 "I have seen the power of artillery firsthand, but I have no experience commanding it."
Grand Strategy: 12 "Speed on the march forgives many sins."
Engineering: 10 "I have some training, but better to find a specialist."
Logistics: 15 "You can't get men to fight without food, drink and ammunition."
Manual Labor: 13 "Caring for and feeding one's mount is essential for building a proper rapport."
Administration: 11 "Paperwork is a fact of life for an officer."

Traits:
The Knight's Apprentice: This man was able to witness the master of cavalry in action throughout an entire campaign. He managed to pick up a few tricks along the way.
- Gains +5 to all cavalry rolls.

Spoiler: Reynaud Eugene Estienne

Name: Reynaud Eugene Estienne
Titles: Citizen of France, Major of the French Army
Age: 26
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: Metz, France
Birthday: 15 March 1767

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, Cannons
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Maxime Herve Mathieu

Enemies: None

Offices Held: 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 Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, 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: 10 "Some say I am charming. No, I did not pay them!"
Decorum: 8 "I'll be in the nearest brothel!"
Stewardship: 7 "I spent my pay at the bar and the brothel. Lend me some francs?"
Intelligence: 13 "Artillery is a science, I tell you."
Education: 15 "You need to know math in order to use artillery well."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent."

SKILLS
Combat: 9: "I'll let my cannons do the fighting for me."
Oratory: 11 "I can extol the virtues of women and cannons at the drop of a hat."
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 use it."
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: 6 "I can dig defenses, but I cannot design them."
Logistics: 16 "Artillery is a hungry beast that swallows caissons of powder and shot and guzzles water. The crews need food and drink too, I suppose."
Manual Labor: 13 "I can perform any duty in a gun crew, but I prefer commanding the battery."
Administration: 9 "I hate paperwork, but it needs to be done."

Traits:
The King and Queen of Battle: This man has extensive experience with coordinating barrages with infantry assaults.
-Gain +5 when supporting infantry attacks.

Spoiler: Julian Minci

Name: Julian Minci
Titles: Ensign of the French Army
Age: 16
Height: 5'7"
Hometown: Messina, Sicily
Birthday: 24 December, 1780

Nicknames: The Hawk
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "I care little for France, but for my friends and loved ones who serve her."
Monarchist Sentiments: 1 "I care little for France, but for my friends and loved ones who serve her."


Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Marie-Thérèse Charlotte Auclair, Louis Charles Auclair, Charles Leon Severin.
Enemies: Denis Martin Severin, Antoine Marie Chamans

Offices Held: Ensign of the French Army
Past Offices held: Ensign of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo, Ambush near Milan
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo, Ambush near Milan
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 12 "I haven't learned much of the military, but what I do know, I excel at."
Charisma: 10 "I'm nothing special."
Decorum: 11 "I have been practicing, for Charlotte."
Stewardship: 12 "I got my pay, and Louis gave me some of his pay."
Intelligence: 12 "No lackwit can carry out chasseur tactics like we did."
Education: 12 "I can read and write, in Italian and baguette."
Subterfuge: 14 "You can't carry out chasseur tactics without being sneaky."

SKILLS
Combat: 14: "I can shoot a man at 150 yards, or I can cut him down with a sword."
Oratory: 10 "Charlotte taught me, so I've been practicing."
Command: 10 "I can deliver orders fine, but my voice cracks at unfortunate moments."
Cavalry Command: 7 "Marshal Murat is the master of cavalry, I am not even an apprentice."
Infantry Command: 14 "Marshal baguette is the master of infantry, and I have learned from his example."
Artillery Command: 8 "Major Estienne has demonstrated the power of artillery, but I have not learned to wield it."
Grand Strategy: 8 "Plans? I'll practice my manners until I am worthy to court Charlotte. Huh, that's not what you're asking?"
Engineering: 6 "I can dig defenses, but I cannot design them."
Logistics: 10 "Marshal baguette always insists that we have onions, for some reason."
Manual Labor: 13 "I trained with the infantry, and that meant a lot of digging."
Administration: 10 "I hate paperwork, especially writing down Marshal baguette's ramblings."

Traits:
Falcon's Feather: One of Le Faucon's constant companions, he has learned to fight as and lead chasseurs from one well on his way to mastery.
-Add 1/2 of Subterfuge to Infantry Command when leading light infantry.
-Add 1/2 of Subterfuge to Combat when fighting as light infantry.

Pining for a Princess: Trains decorum at an increased rate until ??? is met.

Spoiler: Louis Marceau Severin

Name: Louis Marceau Severin
Titles: Citizen of France, Captain of the French Army
Age: 32
Height: 6'1"
Hometown: Biffontaine, France
Birthday: 2 June, 1764

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, The Empress.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Ignace Thibaud Joly, Louis Mashengo, Marie-Thérèse Charlotte Auclair
Enemies: None

Offices Held: Captain of the French Army, Bodyguard
Past Offices held: Sergeant, Captain of the Army of the Italy, Captain of the Army of the Orient, Captain of the Army of Naples
Battles Fought: Vendee Rebellion, Battle of Bologna, Battle of the Adige River, Battle of Messina
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Bologna, Battle of the Adige River, Battle of Messina
Battles Lost: Vendee Rebellion
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 15 "I learned my lessons well from father's stories and army life."
Charisma: 6 "Don't ask me to make any speeches."
Decorum: 6 "I belong on the battlefield, not in court."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 12 "I can read and write, and do some arithmetic."
Subterfuge: 9 "I don't care about politics, just that my superiors are not incompetent."

SKILLS
Combat: 19: "I am more comfortable with naked steel or a musket and bayonet."
Oratory: 6 "Motivate with actions, not words."
Command: 16 "I was a sergeant for years. A strong voice and simple orders just works."
Cavalry Command: 10 "My father told me of Rossbach. Cavalry is to be feared and respected."
Infantry Command: 20 "My father told me of Minden. Disciplined infantry can do the impossible."
Artillery Command: 10 "My father told me of Minden. Artillery can wreak havoc on infantry."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 8 "Don't ask me to design defenses, but I can dig what I know."
Logistics: 14 "I've no head for numbers, but you can't fight a war without supplies."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 9 "I hate paperwork, but it needs to be done."

Traits:
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 gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Louis Mashengo

Name: Louis Mashengo
Titles: Citizen of France, Corporal of the French Army
Age: 23
Height: 6'2"
Hometown: Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Birthday: 2 November, 1774

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, Haitian Patriot, The Soldiers of France, The Empress.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I've had only excellent commanders under the Empire."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Jules Leo Severin, Ignace Thibaud Joly, Louis Marceau Severin, Marie-Thérèse Charlotte Auclair
Enemies: None

Offices Held: Corporal of the French Army, Bodyguard
Past Offices held: None
Battles Fought: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 13 "I learned of war through army life."
Charisma: 8 "Don't ask me to make any speeches."
Decorum: 6 "I belong on the battlefield, not in court."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 10 "I can read and write, but that's it."
Subterfuge: 15 "Discretion can be important in bodyguard work."

SKILLS
Combat: 18: "I can take on a dozen soldiers."
Oratory: 8 "Don't make me give a speech."
Command: 12 "I can lead men if they're willing."
Cavalry Command: 7 "I've got no head for cavalry."
Infantry Command: 15 "Infantry is the backbone of the army. It can do things no other branch can."
Artillery Command: 8 "I don't know how to use artillery."
Grand Strategy: 8 "Planning isn't my forte."
Engineering: 6 "You want me to design defenses? Now I know you're joking."
Logistics: 12 "I'm not great at it, but you can't fight a battle without supplies."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 6 "Paperwork is for officers."

Traits:
Garde du Corps: This man is an experienced bodyguard, and a skilled fighter.
-Gain +5 to combat when protecting his charge.

Spoiler: Jules Leo Severin

Name: Jules Leo Severin
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Age: 27
Height: 6'1"
Hometown: Biffontaine, France
Birthday: 30 October, 1769

Nicknames: The Demon-Possessed Heretic-Heathen (Spanish Governor of Havana)
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 1 "At least the high-muckety nobles haven't come back."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Louis Marceau Severin, Samson, Clinton George, Albert Beaumont, Louis Beaumont
Enemies: None

Offices Held: Colonel of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Past Offices held: Sergeant of the French Army, Captain of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Battles Fought: Forlorn Hope on el Morro (Havana), 1796 Siege of Havana
Battles Commanded: Forlorn Hope on el Morro (Havana)
Battles Won: Forlorn Hope on el Morro (Havana), 1796 Siege of Havana
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 16 "I learned my lessons well from father's stories and personal experience."
Charisma: 6 "Don't ask me to make any speeches."
Decorum: 6 "I belong on the battlefield, not in court."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 14 "I read the journals of my forefathers, in addition to father's war stories."
Subterfuge: 14 "I don't care about politics, but sneaking around has been a huge benefit in combat."

SKILLS
Combat: 18: "I am more comfortable with naked steel or a musket and bayonet."
Oratory: 6 "Motivate with actions, not words."
Command: 16 "I was a sergeant for years. A strong voice and simple orders just works."
Cavalry Command: 10 "My father told me of Rossbach. Cavalry is to be feared and respected."
Infantry Command: 20 "My father told me of Minden. Disciplined infantry can do the impossible."
Artillery Command: 10 "My father told me of Minden. Artillery can wreak havoc on infantry."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 8 "Don't ask me to design defenses, but I can dig what I know."
Logistics: 14 "I've no head for numbers, but you can't fight a war without supplies."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 9 "I hate paperwork, but it needs to be done."

Traits:
Audacious Attacker: This man thrives on the attack, the crazier, the better.
-Gains +10 when attacking superior numbers, reduced morale loss from casualties.

Guerilla: This man has some experience in raiding and withdrawing unseen.
-Adds 1/2 of Subterfuge to Infantry Command when leading light infantry
-Adds 1/2 of Subterfuge to Combat when fighting as light infantry

Drill Sergeant: This man is well versed in training infantrymen.
-Infantry training rolls gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Samson

Name: Samson
Titles: Lieutenant of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Age: 33
Height: 6'0"
Hometown: Hincha (Hinche), Santo Domingo (Haiti)
Birthday: 31 October, 1763

Nicknames: The Jaguar of Hinche/Hincha
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: Abolition of Slavery
Republican Sentiments: 5: "After the Revolution, they ended slavery."
Monarchist Sentiments: -20 "Slavery started under the monarchy."

Alliés: Jules Leo Severin, Clinton George, Albert Beaumont, Louis Beaumont
Enemies: Slavers

Offices Held: Lieutenant of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Past Offices held: None
Battles Fought: Guerilla War against Slavery, Forlorn Hope on el Morro (Havana), 1796 Siege of Havana
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: Guerilla War against Slavery, Forlorn Hope on el Morro (Havana), 1796 Siege of Havana
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 12 "I learned of war in the mountains and jungles of Hispaniola."
Charisma: 6 "Don't ask me to make any speeches."
Decorum: 6 "I belong on the battlefield, not in court."
Stewardship: 6 "Pay? What's that? Can you eat it?"
Intelligence: 13 "You have to be able to think fast when waging a war on the plantations from the jungle."
Education: 10 "I only learned to read and write to leave threatening messages in Spanish and French."
Subterfuge: 20 "No one can match me in the jungle."

SKILLS
Combat: 19: "I'll slit their throats, they won't see me coming."
Oratory: 6 "Motivate with actions, not words."
Command: 10 "I never learned leadership, people followed me because I was a good killer."
Cavalry Command: 2 "Men on horses are quick but noisy. Easy to evade."
Infantry Command: 12 "Men and women on foot are the only troops that can operate in the jungle."
Artillery Command: 7 "Watching the guns of el Morro shatter the Spanish taught me to respect them."
Grand Strategy: 6 "Kill them all and set the slaves free. What do you mean that's not it?"
Engineering: 6 "Design defenses? You jest."
Logistics: 10 "You can't fight on an empty stomach forever."
Manual Labor: 20 "I was a slave. Endless toil awaited me every day."
Administration: 4 "Don't expect me to do paperwork unless you want threatening messages in Spanish or French."

Traits:
The Jaguar of Hinche: This man was the boogeyman of the Hispaniola Highlands. He evaded capture and waged a guerilla war from the mountains and jungles for a decade.
-Add Subterfuge to Infantry Command when leading light infantry.
-Add Subterfuge to Combat when fighting as light infantry.
-Will try to kill slavers unless reigned in by his commander.

Spoiler: Clinton George

Name: Clinton George
Titles: Citizen of The United States of America, Lieutenant of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Age: 54
Height: 5'6"
Hometown: Petersburg, Virginia
Birthday: 2 February, 1743

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: American Patriot, Haitian Patriot
Republican Sentiments: 5: "Nice to see another republic."
Monarchist Sentiments: 1 "At least the high-muckety nobles haven't come back."

Alliés: Jules Leo Severin, Samson, Clinton George, Albert Beaumont, Louis Beaumont
Enemies: None

Offices Held: Lieutenant of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Past Offices held: Corporal of the Virginia Militia, Sergeant of the Virginia Militia
Battles Fought: 1762 Siege of Havana, Battle of Blandford, Battle of Yorktown, Forlorn Hope on el Morro (Havana), 1796 Siege of Havana
Battles Commanded:
Battles Won: Forlorn Hope on el Morro (Havana), 1796 Siege of Havana
Battles Lost: Battle of Blandford
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 14 "I learned my lessons from the militia and personal experience."
Charisma: 6 "Don't ask me to make any speeches."
Decorum: 6 "I belong on the battlefield, not in court."
Stewardship: 10 "I only care that I get my pay."
Intelligence: 10 "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 12 "I can read and write, and picked up a few languages."
Subterfuge: 16 "I don't care about politics, but sneaking around has been a huge benefit in combat."

SKILLS
Combat: 14: "I may be getting long in the tooth, but I've still got sharp eyes and steady hands."
Oratory: 6 "Motivate with actions, not words."
Command: 14 "A strong voice and clear and simple orders is all you need."
Cavalry Command: 8 "Cavalry at work is nasty business, and I've never led a unit of horse."
Infantry Command: 16 "I've spent near thirty years as an infantryman. I think I got the hang of it. "
Artillery Command: 7 "Artillery is a helluva drug, but I haven't led any in all my years."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 8 "Don't ask me to design defenses, but I can dig what I know."
Logistics: 14 "I've no head for numbers, but you can't fight a war without supplies."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 7 "Paperwork is for officers... oh, wait."

Traits:
Guerilla: This man has some experience in raiding and withdrawing unseen.
-Adds 1/2 of Subterfuge to Infantry Command when leading light infantry
-Adds 1/2 of Subterfuge to Combat when fighting as light infantry

Spoiler: Albert Beaumont

Name: Albert Beaumont
Titles: Chaplain of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Age: 63
Height: 5'9"
Hometown: Geneva, Switzerland
Birthday: 30 August, 1733

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "At least the high-muckety nobles are gone."
Monarchist Sentiments: 3 "I served France faithfully under the monarchy."

Alliés: Jules Leo Severin, Samson, Clinton George, Louis Antoine Beaumont, Alexandre Charles Cazerne
Enemies: None

Offices Held: Chaplain of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Past Offices held: Sergeant of Regiment de Karrer
Battles Fought: Siege of Louisbourg
Battles Won: None
Battles Lost: Siege of Louisbourg
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 13 "I learned my lessons from my time in the army."
Charisma: 10 "I can give a sermon, if you like."
Decorum: 10 "I had to learn some manners eventually."
Stewardship: 15 "I learned to work with money after I saved some up."
Intelligence: 12 "I've had to do some quick thinking a few times."
Education: 16 "I went to seminary to become a priest."
Subterfuge: 14 "I'm Swiss, you can always trust me to be fair and impartial (in favor of France)."

SKILLS
Combat: 12: "My fighting days are long past, I am a man of God now. But trained reflexes don't disappear completely."
Oratory: 16 "I can give a sermon in English, French or Spanish and make it heartfelt."
Command: 12 "Speak loudly and clearly and you will be heard."
Cavalry Command: 8 "I never commanded a unit of horse."
Infantry Command: 14 "I was an infantryman, once. It's been forty years since then."
Artillery Command: 8 "I never commanded an artillery battery."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 8 "Don't ask me to design defenses, but I can dig what I know."
Logistics: 15 "Whether for soldiers or for supplicants, supplies need to be delivered on time."
Manual Labor: 16 "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10 "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 12 "I thought paperwork was for officers, but it plagues private citizens, too."

Traits:
Trust Me, I'm Swiss: This man is from Switzerland, well known for its neutrality. You can definitely trust him to be fair an unbiased.
-Gain +5 when negotiating or conducting business.

Drill Sergeant: This man is well versed in training infantrymen.
-Infantry training rolls gain a +20 until Veteran rank, +10 beyond that.

Spoiler: Louis Antoine Beaumont

Name: Louis Antoine Beaumont
Titles: Captain of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Age: 19
Height: 5'10"
Hometown: Havana, Cuba
Birthday: 3 March, 1778

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "I have little opinion on the Republic."
Monarchist Sentiments: 1 "Grandfather fought for the King of France."

Alliés: Jules Leo Severin, Samson, Clinton George, Albert Beaumont
Enemies: None

Offices Held: Captain of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Past Offices held: Lieutenant of the Haitian Foreign Legion
Battles Fought: 1796 Siege of Havana
Battles Commanded:
Battles Won: 1796 Siege of Havana
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 14 "I learned my lessons from grandfather's stories and personal experience."
Charisma: 10 "I was raised a gentleman."
Decorum: 10 "I know enough manners to get by."
Stewardship: 12 "I managed my allowance. Does that count?"
Intelligence: 13 "I find reading enjoyable."
Education: 15 "I read whatever I could in both French and Spanish."
Subterfuge: 16 "I don't care about politics, but sneaking around has been a major advantage in combat."

SKILLS
Combat: 14: "I have shed blood with sword and pistol."
Oratory: 10 "I learned to speak from my grandfather."
Command: 12 "I am learning to lead men from a master."
Cavalry Command: 8 "I have heard how devastating cavalry can be."
Infantry Command: 14 "Colonel Severin is a sterling example of an infantry commander. I hope to be a fraction as skilled in the future."
Artillery Command: 10 "I have seen the power of artillery, and heard tell of what it did that day at el Morro."
Grand Strategy: 11 "Get to the good ground before they do and hold it against all comers."
Engineering: 10 "Defenses? I like sketching them, at least."
Logistics: 14 "I've no head for numbers, but you can't fight a war without supplies."
Manual Labor: 12 "I will follow the example of the Colonel, but I haven't much experience."
Administration: 15 "Why does everyone seem to hate paperwork?"

Traits:
Guerilla: This man has some experience in raiding and withdrawing unseen.
-Adds 1/2 of Subterfuge to Infantry Command when leading light infantry
-Adds 1/2 of Subterfuge to Combat when fighting as light infantry

The Colonel's Apprentice: This man is learning at the feet of a renowned commander, and aspires to be more like him.
-Increased stat and skill gains until ???

Spoiler: Alexandre Charles Cazerne

Name: Alexander Charles Cazerne
Titles: Citizen of France, Colonel of the French Army
Age: 29
Height: 5'10"
Hometown: Besancon, France
Birthday: 10 July, 1767

Nicknames:
Honors and Decorations: None
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France.
Republican Sentiments: 1: "After the Revolution, there were fewer incompetent officers."
Monarchist Sentiments: 1 "My father served in Regiment de Karrer under the French Kings."

Alliés: Denis Martin Severin, Albert Beaumont
Enemies: None

Offices Held: Colonel of the French Army
Past Offices held: Lieutenant of the French Army
Battles Fought: None
Battles Commanded: None
Battles Won: None
Battles Lost: None
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 15 "I learned my lessons well from father's stories and the military academy."
Charisma: 10 "I prefer not making any speeches."
Decorum: 10 "I had etiquette drilled into my head."
Stewardship: 18 "I ran my own business before I was called back into service"
Intelligence: 15 "I like to read when I get the chance."
Education: 16 "I attended a military academy for an officer's education."
Subterfuge: 14 "My father is Swiss, don't you trust me?"

SKILLS
Combat: 8: "I am more comfortable wielding an accounting ledger than a saber."
Oratory: 10 "I received formal speech training, not that I use it much."
Command: 10 "I was trained for it, but I never commanded men in the field."
Cavalry Command: 9 "I know the theory, but never in practice."
Infantry Command: 9 "I've only led cadet platoons."
Artillery Command: 14 "I actually trained for this. My affinity for arithmetic put me in good standing."
Grand Strategy: 10 "Get to the good ground before they do."
Engineering: 12 "I had some training, but it was years ago."
Logistics: 19 "Businesses rely on timely and sufficient deliveries of supplies, as do armies in the field on a larger scale"
Manual Labor: 8 "My father was a common soldier, but I was not."
Administration: 17 "Really, why does everyone around here hate paperwork?"

Traits:
Trust Me, I'm (Half-) Swiss: Surely you can trust this man to be impartial and unbiased? He's (half-) Swiss, after all.
-Gain +2 to negotiating or conducting business

Alexandre Charles Cazerne is an expy of a Legend of the Galactic Heroes character, Alex Cazerne, Yang Wen-li's logistics officer. Here, his father was a friend and brother-in-arms of Albert Beaumont. Albert wrote to him encouraging him to serve with Marshal Severin, seeing as his younger brother was doing a fine job in Haiti. Since he was called back into service, it would be a way to make use of his talents while pinning his career to a rising star. I was planning on including him in a Marshal Severin omake, but I got started on my character sheets and wanted to finish them all at once.

 

[Magoose]

Holy shit!


Um…

Remembers the numbers…

Uh +340 to the rolls.

That is incredible.

 

[Blazblade]

Holy shit!


Um…

Remembers the numbers…

Uh +340 to the rolls.

That is incredible.

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I want to do the DAMN! meme but I have no idea how to embed videos like that onto this site.

 

[Magoose]

I want to do the DAMN! meme but I have no idea how to embed videos like that onto this site.

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I know I said charecter sheets were plus ten but it contradicted previous stuff… hence… that holy shit!

 

[Magoose]

Also: I have an idea about what should happen next.

But first we will have fluff time ahead with Louis and his love interests.

 

[AvidFicReader]

Yeah, I think I ended up spending 8 hours of my birthday doing these. Took a break for dinner with my family, then right back to it .

 

[Magoose]

Yeah, I think I ended up spending 8 hours of my birthday doing these. Took a break for dinner with my family, then right back to it .

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and you are very well rewarded.

Considering I write updates every day.

 

[Alexander Sturnn]

and you are very well rewarded.

Considering I write updates every day.

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I'll write two sheets as ell once I have the time.

Technically, they are Sharpe-Characters, not OC's, but I already made them appear in a Canon-Omake, so I think I can design sheets for them.

Namely for Michel Dubreton and Jean-Baptiste Calvet.

 

[AvidFicReader]

Marshal Baguette

Spoiler: Denis Martin Severin

Opinion: "A good leader, hopefully she can lead us to victory."
Birthday: May 29, 1766

Name: Denis Martin Severin
Gender: Male
Titles: Citizen of France, Field Marshal of France
Age: 30

Nicknames: The Soldiers' Champion, The Empress' Right Hand, The Empress' Attack Dog (derogatory), Marshal Baguette (Julian Minci)
Honors and Decorations: Marshal of France, Captured Austrian Standard at Genoa
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, Therese Auclair, Onions.
Republican Sentiments: 1 "I fight for France, first, forever and always."
Monarchist Sentiments: 1 "My forefathers and I fought for king and country, but mostly for France."
Allies: Thérèse Auclair Bonaparte, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Louis Marceau Severin, Jules Leo Severin, Florentin Theodore Perrot, Maxime Herve Mathieu, Clement Lucian Abel, Ignace Thibaud Joly, Hector Thomas Bouchard, Achille Phillipe Geroux, Lucien Philippe Leclerc, Reynaud Eugene Estienne, Julian Minci, Louis Mashengo
Enemies: Jean Lannes, Prussia

Commands: Republican Guard (renamed Bridge Guards, then Imperial Guard Division Mayence); II Corps, Garde Mayence
Public Reputation: 10
Offices Held: General de Brigade, Marshal of France
Past Offices held: General de Brigade of the Army of Naples, Colonel of the Army of the Orient, Captain of the Army of the Rhine, Sergeant
Battles Fought: Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo, Ambush near Milan
Battles Commanded: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo, Ambush near Milan
Battles Won: Yorktown, Mainz, Messina, Genoa, Marengo
Battles Lost: Ambush near Milan (rescued)
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 16[+8] "I learned my lessons well from father's stories and personal experience."
Charisma: 6[-8] "I'll set an example for the men."
Decorum: 6[-8] "I belong on the battlefield, not in court."
Stewardship: 10[+0] "We get paid now? Excellent!"
Intelligence: 10[+0] "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 14[+4] "I read the journals of my forefathers, in addition to father's war stories."
Subterfuge: 11[+1] "I have to keep on my toes when Mon Soleil is prowling about."
Wealth: 12 "More cash than I know what to do with!"

SKILLS
Combat: 18[+12] "The thrill of combat, the contest of arms, blood singing in your veins, there's nothing else quite like it."
Oratory: 6[-8] "You want me to give a speech? Oka- Wait, what do you mean no puns?"
Command: 16[+8] "I was a sergeant for years. A strong voice and simple orders just works."
Cavalry Command: 10[+0] "My father told me of Rossbach. Cavalry is to be feared and respected."
Infantry Command: 25[+20 RR] "My father told me of Minden. Disciplined infantry can do the impossible. Perhaps I can do better."
Artillery Command: 10[+0] "My father told me of Minden. Artillery can wreak havoc on infantry."
Grand Strategy: 13[+3] "Speed on the march gives you more options than your enemy, and the initiative."
Engineering: 8[-4] "Don't ask me to design defenses, but I can dig what I know."
Logistics: 14[+8] "To get an army fighting fit, they need a reliable and timely supply of food, drink, and ammunition. Even better if it keeps pace with the army."
Manual Labor: 16[+4] "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10[+0] "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 16[+8] "I may hate paperwork, but the army runs on it, and it makes sure we get fed, supplied and paid on time."

Traits
French Fire, Swedish Steel – Your legacy burns within you. The new combined arms strategies meld with your knowledge of Carolean tactics to birth a risky, but highly devastating charge. Instead of charging after the fire, you charge with it, making your approach thunderous and completely morale-shattering to anyone on the receiving end.
+d100 to rolls involving charging, attack or defense. Add in your Combat modifier. This increases the casualties the enemy suffers by the roll percentage.
+Bonus to morale upon successful charge, up to +20, depending on above charge roll.

White in Their Eyes – Your ability to hold your line's advancement until you're within spitting range of enemies is commendable, especially as you make a name for your charges directly after firing a volley. This signature move can cause issues with personal and tactical longevity however, so best to use it sparingly…
+Combat skill to all Military rolls.
-Critically failing a Charge roll gets you an injury and takes you out of battles for 1d5 days.

Drillmaster: This man was given an impossible task, train the army from the ground up and make them into a fighting force. He did just that.
-All Training Rolls with this man in the Army this man is placed in command of are increased by 10. For infantry, it is +20. Infantry Morale will now begin at 100, regardless of the situation and terrain.

Excommunicated: The Holy Father has stripped you of the Temporal Protections of the Catholic Church, damming your souls to eternal Damnation. (Unknown Effect. -20 to all rolls when interacting with Catholic Rulers or members of the Catholic Church that are not French or members of the French Army. There will be a roll every turn to discover who might desert the army. The lower the better.) Reconciled

Edit: Fixed

 

[Magoose]

Marshal Baguette

Spoiler: Denis Martin Severin

Opinion: "A good leader, hopefully she can lead us to victory."
Birthday: May 29, 1766

Name: Denis Martin Severin
Gender: Male
Titles: Citizen of France, Field Marshal of France
Age: 30

Nicknames: The Soldiers' Champion, The Empress' Right Hand, The Empress' Attack Dog (derogatory), Marshal Baguette (Julian Minci)
Honors and Decorations: Marshal of France, Captured Austrian Standard at Genoa
Beliefs: French Patriot, The Soldiers of France, Therese Auclair, Onions.
Republican Sentiments: 1 "I fight for France, first, forever and always."
Monarchist Sentiments: 1 "My forefathers and I fought for king and country, but mostly for France."
Allies: Thérèse Auclair Bonaparte, Louis-Nicholas Davout, Louis Marceau Severin, Jules Leo Severin, Florentin Theodore Perrot, Maxime Herve Mathieu, Clement Lucian Abel, Ignace Thibaud Joly, Hector Thomas Bouchard, Achille Phillipe Geroux, Lucien Philippe Leclerc, Reynaud Eugene Estienne, Julian Minci, Louis Mashengo
Enemies: Jean Lannes, Prussia

Commands: Republican Guard (renamed Bridge Guards, then Imperial Guard Division Mayence); II Corps, Garde Mayence
Public Reputation: 10
Offices Held: General de Brigade, Marshal of France
Past Offices held: General de Brigade of the Army of Naples, Colonel of the Army of the Orient, Captain of the Army of the Rhine, Sergeant
Battles Fought: Battle of Yorktown, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo, Ambush near Milan
Battles Commanded: Battle of Mainz, Battle of Messina, Battle of Genoa, Battle of Marengo, Ambush near Milan
Battles Won: Yorktown, Mainz, Messina, Genoa, Marengo
Battles Lost: Ambush near Milan (rescued)
Campaigns Led: None

STATS
Military: 16[+8] "I learned my lessons well from father's stories and personal experience."
Charisma: 6[-8] "I'll set an example for the men."
Decorum: 6[-8] "I belong on the battlefield, not in court."
Stewardship: 10[+0] "We get paid now? Excellent!"
Intelligence: 10[+0] "I trust well-drilled reflexes over elaborate plans."
Education: 14[+4] "I read the journals of my forefathers, in addition to father's war stories."
Subterfuge: 11[+1] "I have to keep on my toes when Mon Soleil is prowling about."
Wealth: 12 "More cash than I know what to do with!"

SKILLS
Combat: 18[+12] "The thrill of combat, the contest of arms, blood singing in your veins, there's nothing else quite like it."
Oratory: 6[-8] "You want me to give a speech? Oka- Wait, what do you mean no puns?"
Command: 16[+8] "I was a sergeant for years. A strong voice and simple orders just works."
Cavalry Command: 10[+0] "My father told me of Rossbach. Cavalry is to be feared and respected."
Infantry Command: 22[+18] "My father told me of Minden. Disciplined infantry can do the impossible. Perhaps I can do better."
Artillery Command: 10[+0] "My father told me of Minden. Artillery can wreak havoc on infantry."
Grand Strategy: 11[+1] "Speed on the march gives you more options than your enemy, and the initiative."
Engineering: 8[-4] "Don't ask me to design defenses, but I can dig what I know."
Logistics: 16[+8] "To get an army fighting fit, they need a reliable and timely supply of food, drink, and ammunition. Even better if it keeps pace with the army."
Manual Labor: 16[+8] "I was a common soldier, I've done this hundreds of times."
Law: 10[+0] "I don't make the law, I just follow it."
Administration: 14[+4] "Paperwork may not be my favorite thing, but the army runs on it, and it makes sure we get fed, supplied and paid on time."

Traits
French Fire, Swedish Steel – Your legacy burns within you. The new combined arms strategies meld with your knowledge of Carolean tactics to birth a risky, but highly devastating charge. Instead of charging after the fire, you charge with it, making your approach thunderous and completely morale-shattering to anyone on the receiving end.
+d100 to rolls involving charging, attack or defense. Add in your Combat modifier. This increases the casualties the enemy suffers by the roll percentage.
+Bonus to morale upon successful charge, up to +20, depending on above charge roll.

White in Their Eyes – Your ability to hold your line's advancement until you're within spitting range of enemies is commendable, especially as you make a name for your charges directly after firing a volley. This signature move can cause issues with personal and tactical longevity however, so best to use it sparingly…
+Combat skill to all Military rolls.
-Critically failing a Charge roll gets you an injury and takes you out of battles for 1d5 days.

Drillmaster: This man was given an impossible task, train the army from the ground up and make them into a fighting force. He did just that.
-All Training Rolls with this man in the Army this man is placed in command of are increased by 10. For infantry, it is +20. Infantry Morale will now begin at 100, regardless of the situation and terrain.

Excommunicated: The Holy Father has stripped you of the Temporal Protections of the Catholic Church, damming your souls to eternal Damnation. (Unknown Effect. -20 to all rolls when interacting with Catholic Rulers or members of the Catholic Church that are not French or members of the French Army. There will be a roll every turn to discover who might desert the army. The lower the better.) Reconciled

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Three things that must be fixed but otherwise fantastic for a +20.

Severin has 25 infantry command he is the best infantry leader in France.

2. His grand strategy is actually 13, not 11. He's far more capable then at first glance.

3. His administration skill should be 16 and logistics 14.

He's actually very capable at staff work. He just detests doing it.

 

[AvidFicReader]

A Plague of Paperwork

Marshal Denis Severin sits in his office, his desk piled high with reams of paperwork awaiting his approval. A small stack of finished forms sat on the corner, while the marshal gripped his steel dip pen in rapidly-cramping fingers.

"Gah! Back for less than a week, and my desk is buried under a veritable mountain of paperwork!" Shaking out his hand, Severin breaks out into impromptu prayer. "O Lord in Heaven, why must you grant your servants skill in things they detest? O Savior on high, grant your humble servant a capable assistant so that this pestilential paperwork may be completed ahead of schedule, Amen!"

"Eh, Marshal Baguette, you have a visitor! One Colonel Cazerne to see you!"

"Thank you Julian! O Lord on high, this most humble servant thanks thee for the reprieve from filling out forms. Ahem, enter!"

Colonel Cazerne proved to be a tall, thin man with short brown hair and a pressed uniform. The former sergeant's eye notes that his salute is stiff and relatively unpracticed, and the man is vaguely uncomfortable with his uniform. It seems this Cazerne had been called up during the wars and chose not to demobilize. The colonel takes a brief moment to take in Severin's spartan office before entering and introducing himself.
"Marshal Severin, I am Lieutenant Colonel Alexandre Cazerne, I request a moment of your time."

"Granted colonel. Have a seat. Apologies for the mess, I've been back from visiting my home for less than a week, and I haven't much of a staff to speak of, aside from Ensign Minci, who is technically my ward. And you can dispense with the formalities, Cazerne."

"Of course Mar- of course, Severin. My request has something to do with that, actually. An uncle of mine- more a friend of my father's from when they served together- recently wrote to me. He mentioned he was serving under your brother in Haiti, and recommended I look into joining your staff. My apologies, I seem to have done this out of order. To establish my bona fides: I graduated from a military academy in 1787 with a lieutenant's commission, but I have never led men in the field. I retired not long after, as there was little opportunity for promotion under the Ancien Regime, and I resigned shortly after. I founded my own business- a quite successful one, while it lasted- but the outbreak of war saw me recalled to service. I had formal training but no experience, so I went into staff work. I effectively ran the logistics section for the Army of Italy between 1792 and 1794, then worked as part of Marshal Auclair's logistical staff in the Army of France in 1795 and '96. With the end of the wars and subsequent reorganization and demobilization, I've been at loose ends. As such, I was hoping to join your command staff."

"I'll be entirely honest with you, Cazerne, between your experience and my lack of staff, you're likely to end up my chief of staff, unless by some act of God, Berthy-boy decides he doesn't want to be Emperor Nappy's chief of staff anymore. The man might be a stuck-up prick, but he's damned good at what he does. So, feeling up for it Cazerne?"

"I do, Severin. So what are our orders? What is your new command and officers like?"

"I don't rightly know. From what I've heard, there's a major reorganization in the works, converting over to the corps system and shuffling troops and officers into new units."

"The corps system? I can't say I've heard of it."

"Right, it was something developed by Therese, Claude and Berthy-boy for the Army of the Orient. It splits the army into multiple smaller units: a handful of infantry divisions, a cavalry brigade, and a large artillery battery. This divides the logistical load of the army, allowing it to move more rapidly and forage more efficiently. And when your scouts locate the enemy, the disparate corps can converge and collapse upon them, possibly catching them in an envelopment. Nick and I, along with Marshal Handsome Horsey, used it to great effect in Italy, and that jackass Lannes made great effect of it with Dumas, Antoine and Kleber."

"Remarkable. And the whole of the army is to reorganized along these lines?"

"Whatever is manageable. Last I heard, Nick was muttering about optimization and force distribution, and arguing with Nappy about not making them too big and unwieldy. I'm sure Therese talked some sense into him."

"I hope he didn't take it too badly, the Emperor is the expert on warfare, after all."

"What? Nah, Nick knows the system better, he ran a corps-based army for nearly a year on campaign. Twenty-five thousand men was a bit too much to manage, and Nappy wanted something close to forty? Nope, I'm sure Therese slapped some sense into her hubby."

"I- I see. I suppose you would know these influential figures better than I. In any case, do you have any knowledge on your subordinate officers?"

"Not as such, but I have a short list that I would request, if they haven't already requested a posting under me. It all depends on how the corps organization shakes out. Let me get through these papers to see if there's any memo's regarding assignments before I ask and make a fool of myself."

"Well, I can't say I'm not looking forward to finding out. In any case, as your provisional chief of staff, let me help you work through those forms so we can get through them faster. Divide and conquer, right?"

"O thank you, Lord most high! By Divine Providence my prayers have been answered!"

Outside the office, Julian could only imagine the confused expression on the colonel's face.
'Well, if he's going to be Marshal Baguette's chief of staff, he'll have to get used to his strangeness soon enough.'

Spoiler: A/N

Apparently, metal nib dip pens have been around for a long time (copper alloy ones have been found in Roman ruins, steel nib pens from the 17th/18th century), though mass production did not start until the early 19th century with industrialization. Well, we have a booming steel industry, and the roads have been getting better, so why not? Especially if such a pen is to be a gift to a Marshal of France, it would of course be expedited.

This is set shortly after Getting Back to Work. Severin is Protestant and notedly religious. Of course he will burst into spontaneous prayer when he feels like it.

Cazerne is a Legend of the Galactic Heroes expy, serving as a chief of staff for Severin. According to Magoose, Severin is capable when it comes to staff work, but he hates doing it. Also, hiring someone due to personal connections Severin? That sure sounds like the actions of a politically appointed Ancien Regime marshal.

Also, how far you've come, Severin, casually name dropping the Emperor, Empress and Marshals (with silly nicknames, even) to your new subordinate. But Julian knows you haven't changed all that much, by his exasperated look.

 

[Magoose]

A Plague of Paperwork

Marshal Denis Severin sits in his office, his desk piled high with reams of paperwork awaiting his approval. A small stack of finished forms sat on the corner, while the marshal gripped his steel dip pen in rapidly-cramping fingers.

"Gah! Back for less than a week, and my desk is buried under a veritable mountain of paperwork!" Shaking out his hand, Severin breaks out into impromptu prayer. "O Lord in Heaven, why must you grant your servants skill in things they detest? O Savior on high, grant your humble servant a capable assistant so that this pestilential paperwork may be completed ahead of schedule, Amen!"

"Eh, Marshal Baguette, you have a visitor! One Colonel Cazerne to see you!"

"Thank you Julian! O Lord on high, this most humble servant thanks thee for the reprieve from filling out forms. Ahem, enter!"

Colonel Cazerne proved to be a tall, thin man with short brown hair and a pressed uniform. The former sergeant's eye notes that his salute is stiff and relatively unpracticed, and the man is vaguely uncomfortable with his uniform. It seems this Cazerne had been called up during the wars and chose not to demobilize. The colonel takes a brief moment to take in Severin's spartan office before entering and introducing himself.
"Marshal Severin, I am Lieutenant Colonel Alexandre Cazerne, I request a moment of your time."

"Granted colonel. Have a seat. Apologies for the mess, I've been back from visiting my home for less than a week, and I haven't much of a staff to speak of, aside from Ensign Minci, who is technically my ward. And you can dispense with the formalities, Cazerne."

"Of course Mar- of course, Severin. My request has something to do with that, actually. An uncle of mine- more a friend of my father's from when they served together- recently wrote to me. He mentioned he was serving under your brother in Haiti, and recommended I look into joining your staff. My apologies, I seem to have done this out of order. To establish my bona fides: I graduated from a military academy in 1787 with a lieutenant's commission, but I have never led men in the field. I retired not long after, as there was little opportunity for promotion under the Ancien Regime, and I resigned shortly after. I founded my own business- a quite successful one, while it lasted- but the outbreak of war saw me recalled to service. I had formal training but no experience, so I went into staff work. I effectively ran the logistics section for the Army of Italy between 1792 and 1794, then worked as part of Marshal Auclair's logistical staff in the Army of France in 1795 and '96. With the end of the wars and subsequent reorganization and demobilization, I've been at loose ends. As such, I was hoping to join your command staff."

"I'll be entirely honest with you, Cazerne, between your experience and my lack of staff, you're likely to end up my chief of staff, unless by some act of God, Berthy-boy decides he doesn't want to be Emperor Nappy's chief of staff anymore. The man might be a stuck-up prick, but he's damned good at what he does. So, feeling up for it Cazerne?"

"I do, Severin. So what are our orders? What is your new command and officers like?"

"I don't rightly know. From what I've heard, there's a major reorganization in the works, converting over to the corps system and shuffling troops and officers into new units."

"The corps system? I can't say I've heard of it."

"Right, it was something developed by Therese, Claude and Berthy-boy for the Army of the Orient. It splits the army into multiple smaller units: a handful of infantry divisions, a cavalry brigade, and a large artillery battery. This divides the logistical load of the army, allowing it to move more rapidly and forage more efficiently. And when your scouts locate the enemy, the disparate corps can converge and collapse upon them, possibly catching them in an envelopment. Nick and I, along with Marshal Handsome Horsey, used it to great effect in Italy, and that jackass Lannes made great effect of it with Dumas, Antoine and Kleber."

"Remarkable. And the whole of the army is to reorganized along these lines?"

"Whatever is manageable. Last I heard, Nick was muttering about optimization and force distribution, and arguing with Nappy about not making them too big and unwieldy. I'm sure Therese talked some sense into him."

"I hope he didn't take it too badly, the Emperor is the expert on warfare, after all."

"What? Nah, Nick knows the system better, he ran a corps-based army for nearly a year on campaign. Twenty-five thousand men was a bit too much to manage, and Nappy wanted something close to forty? Nope, I'm sure Therese slapped some sense into her hubby."

"I- I see. I suppose you would know these influential figures better than I. In any case, do you have any knowledge on your subordinate officers?"

"Not as such, but I have a short list that I would request, if they haven't already requested a posting under me. It all depends on how the corps organization shakes out. Let me get through these papers to see if there's any memo's regarding assignments before I ask and make a fool of myself."

"Well, I can't say I'm not looking forward to finding out. In any case, as your provisional chief of staff, let me help you work through those forms so we can get through them faster. Divide and conquer, right?"

"O thank you, Lord most high! By Divine Providence my prayers have been answered!"

Outside the office, Julian could only imagine the confused expression on the colonel's face.
'Well, if he's going to be Marshal Baguette's chief of staff, he'll have to get used to his strangeness soon enough.'

Spoiler: A/N

Apparently, metal nib dip pens have been around for a long time (copper alloy ones have been found in Roman ruins, steel nib pens from the 17th/18th century), though mass production did not start until the early 19th century with industrialization. Well, we have a booming steel industry, and the roads have been getting better, so why not? Especially if such a pen is to be a gift to a Marshal of France, it would of course be expedited.

This is set shortly after Getting Back to Work. Severin is Protestant and notedly religious. Of course he will burst into spontaneous prayer when he feels like it.

Cazerne is a Legend of the Galactic Heroes expy, serving as a chief of staff for Severin. According to Magoose, Severin is capable when it comes to staff work, but he hates doing it. Also, hiring someone due to personal connections Severin? That sure sounds like the actions of a politically appointed Ancien Regime marshal.

Also, how far you've come, Severin, casually name dropping the Emperor, Empress and Marshals (with silly nicknames, even) to your new subordinate. But Julian knows you haven't changed all that much, by his exasperated look.

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Ah nepotism…

The thing that Napoleon claims to hate but can't get enough of.

+20

 

[Alexander Sturnn]

The thing that Napoleon claims to hate but can't get enough of.

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In all fairness, most (Keyword: MOST) of the People he applies Nepotism to are at least decent at their jobs, if not outright great.

 

[Magoose]

In all fairness, most (Keyword: MOST) of the People he applies Nepotism to are at least decent at their jobs, if not outright great.

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Joseph was a damn fine administrator. Sure he was dealt a shit situation that no sane man in his position could win in spain... but still, he did a fine job as king.

Now is only Napoleon's brothers and adopted sons could have been good.

Hey, at least in this timeline, He has Brian, Therese and multiple other competent people working under him.

 

[Magoose]

A Monster in Blue: The Chamans Caper

You froze as you saw the room, it was torn apart by an explosion, the blast in the center of the room was a giant pile of soot and ash. Blood was splattered all over the walls, splinters and blown out glass was everywhere.

The scene was cordoned off by soldiers of the Imperial Guard, trying their best to leave the scene untouched.

But even they could not stop you from running forward to see that the office of Marshal Kellerman was bombed.

You walked forward. "What happened?" You asked.

Chamans, the ever-loyal and capable, and surprisingly well-educated man that he was, stopped you. "Empress, I'd rather you not contaminate the crime scene."

You saw that he was covered in blood, and soot as if he was in the blast radius. "Where is Marshal Kellerman?" You asked.

Chamans shook his head. "The Marshals Kellerman and Serrurier are in hospital right now. The explosion was five grenades thrown through the window."

"I thought Serrurier was in Instanbul?" You asked.

"He was, he was on sabbatical and producing the reports for the Emperor and Minister Talleyrand. Marshal Kellerman had requested that he meet for a small chat about a certain reform he wished to see through."

You realized it was his payment for soldiers and officers. "I know… but why today?"

Chamans bit his lip before sighing, pulling out a pipe. "Smoke?"

You waved your hand. "I don't like puffing smoke. I breathe enough of it in the battlefield."

"Shame, it calms the nerves." Chamans said as he looked at a burning candle, and lit his pipe with it, before puffing smoke and taking a drag. "Bit expensive though, Virginia tobacco."

"Do you have any ideas about this murderer?" You asked.

"Actually I do." Chamans said as he quietly took a drag. "Royalists and traditionalists in the Army, those that prefer to steal for payment, generals of the old regime."

You frowned. "And you have proof?"

Chamans smiled. "Of course. There are officers already toasting the replacements for Kellerman and Serrurier right now. Trying to put an end to this little project that you have been working on."

You raised your eyebrows. "Does Napoleon know?"

"Does he know, he's the one who put this operation together." Chamans replied.

Then you heard clapping as Kellerman walked in, with crutches. "Enjoy the show Chamans, explaining it to the confused Empress?"

Your jaw took a moment to pick up off the floor, as you looked back to Chamans. "I thought-"

Kellerman laughed. "Oh just a broken leg, I'll be fine my dear. Serrurier wants to remain in the hospital a little while longer, to sell the deception that he is critically wounded." He then looked to Chamans. "Thank you for the help."

"Anything to serve Marshal." He said with a salute. "Shall I round up the… cowards?"

"No… let them celebrate a little while longer." Kellerman replied. "I want the Emperor to be here to see this." Kellerman paused. "Would you like to join us?"

"I am requested at court, unfortunately." You replied with a smile. "But give Napoleon my regards for an ingenious plan."

"Perfect." Chamans said.

Reward:

As it turns out, the Plan to catch traitors required… some sacrifice.

While the two men are relatively unharmed, the rewards were very good.

Napoleon has executed, or fired 25 disloyal officers who wished to… well, you don't know, Chamans didn't say, but he did say that Napoleon can trust more junior officers with higher command.


AN: Enjoy.

 

[Duke William of]

Sneaky move, Napoleon. Though, could you have done it in a way that didn't give poor Therese a figurative heart attack?