No Mercy gives +2 dread and -1 Morale.

My general got this today after defending Scotland and smashing the French attack.

A glorious battle it was.....let me set the scene for you:

My 7* General defending Scotland against the French how were endeavouring to drive me out. there's no retreat as I'm isolated in Scotland, and no hope of reinforcements for at least a couple of turns as the French Navy has established itself and will take a great deal of effort to dislodge.

I have about 500 troops. 3 and a half units of Bashkorts, 1 full unit of Steppe Heavy Cavalry, 1 almost full unit of Kazanchis, 1 unit of Kursybays, 2 Archers, 2 Catapults and a couple of scrap units of around 10 men each (Slav. Javs, Horse archers, and a heavily depleted merc. Pav. Crossbowmen).

France attacked with 1700 odd troops led by a 2* commander and packed full of Crossbows, a few Chiv Serg's, royal knights, Hobilars, Chiv. Footknights and other similar infantry.

I had the advantage of holding a hill slope, and a far better commander, but vastly fewer troops and little cavalry.

Without going into too much detail, suffice it to say the VB army repelled the assault. As they enemy was withdrawing I had over 400 prisoners. Knowing that my biggest danger is attrition and not being sure I could withstand another assault of that magnitude I couldn't afford to let France have the equivalent of another half a stack of troops back I killed the prisoners.

Total losses were: France - 1036 dead. Volga Bulgaria - 184 dead.

The only troops I can produce in Scotland are Archers at present so resupplying the defensive froces is going to be a severe challenge unless I can clear the seaways. How long can The VB's hold onto their British outpost?

Hopefully the blood nose i gave France this time will make them think twice about attacking me again for a couple of turns. what will the next year bring....