Pontic Campaign

[Sygrod]

"Where do you need them? Respond to this and your location should be clear."

Where do I need them? Anywhere I have a strong defensive position with lots of enemy activity. The 3spans are very useful in forts, since the enemy will be within range. A unit of these guys will inflict horrendous casualties. When aimed at a middle rank of three, at least 80% of each salvo strikes home. They are fantastic for taking out archer units without loss. Once I can recruit them I'll recruit at least 3. In a former baktrian campaign they acquitted themselves famously and tilted the battle in my favour before it even started. I'd take out a particularly unpleasant enemy unit before they had a chance to do anything. They are useless in garrisons with stone walls, so the trick is to deploy them with one defensive unit outside town. Preferably where an enemy army will not attack. To route an army laying siege to the city, they are then brought up beside and outside the city walls, with their protection.

I will deal with the Hai if and when they become active. I have spies out their way and will spot any threat early enough to counter it.