Idea: The Conscripts

[Dracolithfiend]

I think it would be neat to have a technology level unlock Conscript armies. This could be represented by a mechanic similar to a mothballed fleet (reduced upkeep for some units in exchange for reduced morale). There could also be a new idea group that changed how much upkeep would be reduced and how much morale would be lost.

Example Idea Group: Conscript Army

1: Mandatory Armament - Every man of age should own his own weapon.
-5% Conscript Upkeep

2: Local Garrisons - Our home guard can represent us locally.
-.1 local autonomy a month

3: Replenish the ranks - Even a coward can stand in the battle line when surrounded by veterans.
+10% reinforce speed

4: A well Drilled Militia - The key to soldiering is being able to fire three rounds a minute and stand.
+5% base Morale for conscripts

5: The Men will Loot - Ill disciplined swine!
+1% looting

6: Centralized Command - Orders from the top.
+10% Morale Recovery

etc.

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Maybe have the base morale and cost mirror mothballed fleets. The troops will not be able to move and offer reduced rebel suppression. Ideas? Opinions?

 

[IIWW]

Quite a nice idea. I found it very annoying, that I can only reduce my whole army maintenace, and thus have my colonial guards slaugthered by natives. One remark: local authonomy modifiers are montly, not yearly.

 

[Dracolithfiend]

Quite a nice idea. I found it very annoying, that I can only reduce my whole army maintenace, and thus have my colonial guards slaugthered by natives. One remark: local authonomy modifiers are montly, not yearly.

Thanks for the heads up : )

Edited it to .1 a month.

 

[gnome109]

An idea group like this is in the mod Veritas Et Fortitudo I strongly recommend you check it out. It's a great mod.