Military Structure & Logistics

Armies tend to use the following command structure:

NameSizeCommanded by
Squad8 soldiersSergeant
Platoon32 soldiers (4 squads)Lieutenant
Company128 soldiers (4 platoons)Captain
Battalion512 soldiers (4 companies)Lieutenant Colonel
Brigade2048 soldiers (4 battalions)Colonel
Division10.240 soldiers (5 brigades)Major General

  • Squads are the smallest units in the field. When a platoon commander wants something done on the battlefield, they send a squad.
  • Platoons are usually the smallest units charged with a particular mission during an engagement.
  • Companies are usually the smallest units charged with particular roles on the battlefield. A commander might order a company to take a village, with the company commander then directing his 4 platoons to specific objectives in line with the mission goal.
  • Battalions are the smallest units that are usually left on their own, without being physically associated with a larger formation. Mercenary legions are usually at least battalion-sized.
  • Brigades are often responsible for long-term independent commands. Their colonels are ordered to accomplish a particular job or role and left to do so within the parameters provided by the brass. Most successful mercenary legions are about brigade-sized, as larger units are progressively more difficult to organize and transport.
  • Divisions are the backbone of armies and the usual unit counted when opposing forces are measured. A division might be given responsibility for a substantial length of a war front. Major generals command divisions, usually with the assistance of a substantial staff.

Cost & Speed

Marching Speed

Armies adhere to the following speeds:

  • Marching along a road: 20 km per day
  • Marching through the wilderness: 10 km per day
  • Platoon making a dash: 30 km per day

Cost

Running an army is expensive.

Base pay. Wages noted per person, per day/month.

  • Green: 2sp/56sp
  • Trained: 5sp/56sp
  • Veteran: 5sp/140sp
  • Elite: 2gp/56gp

Equipment. Prices per person.

  • Simple weapon (d6): 1gp
  • Well-forged (d8): 10gp