Seems like a simple addition, make them recruitable like the Varangian Guard in the mercs tab.
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Tagmata for the Byzantines
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Ideally, they'd start off with 4,000 men in 769, which would increase to 8,000 by 867.
The claim that each tagmata was 4,000 men is bullshit, they were likely half that size, if even.
Alternatively, that number could include support personnel, because each soldier had a servant.
The claim that each tagmata was 4,000 men is bullshit, they were likely half that size, if even.
Alternatively, that number could include support personnel, because each soldier had a servant.
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This.
Pretty sure LoR introduced retinues as a proxy for the Tagmata that everyone could use, to represent professional armies.
You already have retinues, which simulate this well enough in my opinion.
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The problem with retinues is that they are always loyal, having a character commander leading your armies allows him to plot and faction against the Emperor.
Which is what I hoped might be happening with the commander thing but nope. That was just a pointless addition.
Ah, yes, those were more problem than not, they actually made it harder to code restrictions and exceptions for people leading armies.