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{conquest_barracks} Barracks
{conquest_barracks_desc} WARNING! This baseline description should never appear on screen!
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A Muster Field provides a space for training warriors to work together in battle. The Field can be improved as the settlement grows, but will always have a purpose. The men are here to be toughened up - and to learn the skills that will keep them alive in battle!
{conquest_barracks_barbarian_desc_short}
A Muster Field provides the basics for training warriors in the business of organised fighting. It can be upgraded as the settlement grows.
{conquest_barracks_pontus_desc}
Barracks provide the basics for training a local force for defence. They can be upgraded as the city grows to produce better troops.\n\nBarracks are not salubrious or comfortable, but then they don't have to be - the men aren't here for a rest cure, but to be toughened up and to learn enough drill to be useful in war!
{conquest_barracks_pontus_desc_short}
Barracks provide the basics for training soldiers. They can be upgraded as the town grows to produce better troops.
{conquest_barracks_britons_desc}
Barracks provide the basics for training a local force for defence. They can be upgraded as the city grows to produce better troops.\n\nBarracks are not salubrious or comfortable, but then they don't have to be - the men aren't here for a rest cure, but to be toughened up and to learn enough drill to be useful in war!
{conquest_barracks_britons_desc_short}
Barracks provide the basics for training soldiers. They can be upgraded as the town grows to produce better troops.
{conquest_barracks_carthaginian_desc}
Barracks provide the basics for training a local force for defence. They can be upgraded as the city grows to produce better troops.\n\nBarracks are not salubrious or comfortable, but then they don't have to be - the men aren't here for a rest cure, but to be toughened up and to learn enough drill to be useful in war!
{conquest_barracks_carthaginian_desc_short}
Barracks provide the basics for training soldiers. They can be upgraded as the town grows to produce better troops.
{conquest_barracks_eastern_desc}
Barracks provide the basics for training a local force for defence. They can be upgraded as the city grows to produce better troops.\n\nBarracks are not salubrious or comfortable, but then they don't have to be - the men aren't here for a rest cure, but to be toughened up and to learn enough drill to be useful in war!
{conquest_barracks_eastern_desc_short}
Barracks provide the basics for training soldiers. They can be upgraded as the town grows to produce better troops.
{conquest_barracks_parthia_desc}
Barracks provide the basics for training a local force for defence. They can be upgraded as the city grows to produce better troops.\n\nBarracks are not salubrious or comfortable, but then they don't have to be - the men aren't here for a rest cure, but to be toughened up and to learn enough drill to be useful in war!
{conquest_barracks_parthia_desc_short}
Barracks provide the basics for training soldiers. They can be upgraded as the town grows to produce better troops.
{conquest_barracks_egyptian_desc}
Barracks provide the basics for training a local force for defence. They can be upgraded as the city grows to produce better troops.\n\nBarracks are often not quite salubrious, but then they don't have to be - the servants of the Pharaoh aren't here for a rest cure, but to be toughened up and to learn enough drill to be useful in defending their living God!
{conquest_barracks_egyptian_desc_short}
Barracks provide the basics for training soldiers. They can be upgraded as the town grows to produce better troops.
{conquest_barracks_greek} Dioikesis eis to Parautika
{conquest_barracks_greek_desc}
Temporary Administration \n\nUpon the conquest and subjugation of a city, there is a lot of work to do. Most of the populace (the ones who are still there) is in upheaval, and with no centralised power the situation could easily degenerate into riots and looting. A military presence does a lot to ease the transition, but even this has to be well-planned. Before new settlers can be brought in from the metropolis in any great numbers, temporary authorities must be established to sort out all the loose ends in the city and set up provision for government. Having done this, the military authorities can withdraw and make way for an organised local government.\n\nOn conquest of a foreign city, Greek factions send out colonists from their capital (the 'metropolis') to settle in the city, implanting a trustworthy Hellenic population.\n\nBasic troops can be levied here, though organisation is not complex enough to allow more efficient recruiting.
{conquest_barracks_greek_desc_short}
Temporary Administration\n\nOn conquest of a foreign city, Greek factions send out colonists from their capital (the 'metropolis') to settle in the city, implanting a trustworthy Hellenic population.\n\nBasic troops can be levied here, though organisation is not complex enough to allow more efficient recruiting.
{conquest_barracks_macedon} Dioikesis Stratiotike
{conquest_barracks_macedon_desc}
Military Administration\n\nUpon the conquest and subjugation of a city, there is a lot of work to do. Most of the populace (the ones who are still there) is in upheaval, and with no centralised power the situation could easily degenerate into riots and looting. A military presence does a lot to ease the transition, but even this has to be well-planned. Military officials are drafted in to form this temporary government which is geared towards Makedonian dominance over the region's affairs. Once the situation has become calm and there is a degree of respect for authority, thoughts can be turned to establishing a proper administration within the city.\n\nBasic local troops can be levied here, though organisation is not complex enough to allow more efficient recruiting.
{conquest_barracks_macedon_desc_short}
Military Administration\n\nUpon the conquest and subjugation of a city, there is a lot of work to do. Most of the populace (the ones who are still there) is in upheaval, and with no centralised power the situation could easily degenerate into riots and looting. A military presence does a lot to ease the transition, but even this has to be well-planned. Military officials are drafted in to form this temporary government which is geared towards Makedonian dominance over the region's affairs. Once the situation has become calm and there is a degree of respect for authority, thoughts can be turned to establishing a proper administration within the city.\n\nBasic local troops can be levied here, though organisation is not complex enough to allow more efficient recruiting.
{conquest_barracks_roman_desc}
Barracks provide the basics for training a local force for defence. They can be upgraded as the city grows to produce better troops.\n\nBarracks are often not exactly salubrious, but then they don't have to be - the men aren't here for a rest cure, but to be toughened up and to learn enough drill to be useful in defending Rome's territory!
{conquest_barracks_roman_desc_short}
Barracks provide the basics for training soldiers. They can be upgraded as the town grows to produce better troops.
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{colonial_barracks} Regional Barracks
{colonial_barracks_desc} WARNING! This baseline description should never appear on screen!
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{colonial_barracks_barbarian_desc}
A Meeting Hall gives older warriors somewhere to pass on their skills to the next generation of fighters. These warriors have chosen to defend their homes, loved ones and the tribe, but they may not be as 'professional' as paid soldiers. Their Hall has some creature comforts and a plentiful supply of ale, but these men are here to learn the skills of war and defend the state, not just to enjoy themselves!\n\nThe Meeting Hall can be improved as the settlement grows.
{colonial_barracks_barbarian_desc_short}
A Meeting Hall gives older warriors a space to pass on their skills to the next generation of fighters. It can be improved when the settlement grows.
{colonial_barracks_carthaginian_desc}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and wealth grow. Being citizens-at-arms, these men have chosen to defend their homes and loved ones, but they may not be as 'professional' as full time soldiers. Their barracks are clean, but lack creature comforts - these men are here to learn the skills of war and defend the state, not enjoy themselves!
{colonial_barracks_carthaginian_desc_short}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house regular soldiers. They can be improved as the town grows.
{colonial_barracks_eastern_desc}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and wealth grow. Being citizens-at-arms, these men have chosen to defend their homes and loved ones, but they may not be as 'professional' as full time soldiers. Their barracks are clean, but lack creature comforts - these men are here to learn the skills of war and defend the state, not enjoy themselves!
{colonial_barracks_eastern_desc_short}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house regular soldiers. They can be improved as the town grows.
{colonial_barracks_parthia_desc}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and wealth grow. Being citizens-at-arms, these men have chosen to defend their homes and loved ones, but they may not be as 'professional' as full time soldiers. Their barracks are clean, but lack creature comforts - these men are here to learn the skills of war and defend the state, not enjoy themselves!
{colonial_barracks_parthia_desc_short}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house regular soldiers. They can be improved as the town grows.
{colonial_barracks_egyptian_desc}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and wealth grow. These men have chosen to defend their beloved Pharaoh, their homes and their families, but they may not be truly 'professional' soldiers. Their barracks are clean, but lack creature comforts - these men are here to learn the skills of war, not enjoy themselves!
{colonial_barracks_egyptian_desc_short}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house regular soldiers. They can be improved as the town grows.
{colonial_barracks_greek_desc}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and wealth grow. These men have chosen to defend their beloved Pharaoh, their homes and their families, but they may not be truly 'professional' soldiers. Their barracks are clean, but lack creature comforts - these men are here to learn the skills of war, not enjoy themselves!
{colonial_barracks_greek_desc_short}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house regular soldiers. They can be improved as the town grows.
{colonial_barracks_seleucid} Stasis Archousa Philia
{colonial_barracks_seleucid_desc}
Friendly Ruling Faction\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. It does not matter exactly what sort of government is set up, be it a tyranny, an oligarchy or even a fledgling attempt at common citizenship and (gasp) democracy. What does matter is that the ruling power is well-disposed to the needs of the metropolis, and can be relied upon to knuckle under without asking too many questions. However hard it is for a Greek to admit it, societies are always riven with factions, be they the aristocrats, merchants, farmers or craftsmen, and one of these factions will generally be willing to offer the support of the conquered city in return for power. To unconcerned eyes, it may even appear that the ruling faction has genuine autocephaly, making the city attractive to foreign investment.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.\n\n
{colonial_barracks_seleucid_desc_short}
Friendly Ruling Faction\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. It does not matter exactly what sort of government is set up, be it a tyranny, an oligarchy or even a fledgling attempt at common citizenship and (gasp) democracy. What does matter is that the ruling power is well-disposed to the needs of the metropolis, and can be relied upon to knuckle under without asking too many questions. However hard it is for a Greek to admit it, societies are always riven with factions, be they the aristocrats, merchants, farmers or craftsmen, and one of these factions will generally be willing to offer the support of the conquered city in return for power. To unconcerned eyes, it may even appear that the ruling faction has genuine autocephaly, making the city attractive to foreign investment.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.\n\n
{colonial_barracks_spain} Stasis Archousa Philia
{colonial_barracks_spain_desc}
Friendly Ruling Faction\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. It does not matter exactly what sort of government is set up, be it a tyranny, an oligarchy or even a fledgling attempt at common citizenship and (gasp) democracy. What does matter is that the ruling power is well-disposed to the needs of the metropolis, and can be relied upon to knuckle under without asking too many questions. However hard it is for a Greek to admit it, societies are always riven with factions, be they the aristocrats, merchants, farmers or craftsmen, and one of these factions will generally be willing to offer the support of the conquered city in return for power. To unconcerned eyes, it may even appear that the ruling faction has genuine autocephaly, making the city attractive to foreign investment.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.\n\n
{colonial_barracks_spain_desc_short}
Friendly Ruling Faction\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. It does not matter exactly what sort of government is set up, be it a tyranny, an oligarchy or even a fledgling attempt at common citizenship and (gasp) democracy. What does matter is that the ruling power is well-disposed to the needs of the metropolis, and can be relied upon to knuckle under without asking too many questions. However hard it is for a Greek to admit it, societies are always riven with factions, be they the aristocrats, merchants, farmers or craftsmen, and one of these factions will generally be willing to offer the support of the conquered city in return for power. To unconcerned eyes, it may even appear that the ruling faction has genuine autocephaly, making the city attractive to foreign investment.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.\n\n
{colonial_barracks_greek_cities} Oligarchia Symmachis
{colonial_barracks_greek_cities_desc}
Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{colonial_barracks_greek_cities_desc_short}
Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{colonial_barracks_dacia} Oligarchia Symmachis
{colonial_barracks_dacia_desc}
Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{colonial_barracks_dacia_desc_short}
Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{colonial_barracks_romans_scipii} Oligarchia Symmachis
{colonial_barracks_romans_scipii_desc}
Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{colonial_barracks_romans_scipii_desc_short}
Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{colonial_barracks_macedon} Tyrranesis Hypekoa
{colonial_barracks_macedon_desc}
Subject Tyranny\n\nHaving completed their work, the members of the military administration are soon disbanded and a proper government is installed. A local man is chosen to become 'tyrant' over the city; the ancient Greek word 'tyrant' does not necessarily imply cruelty as it does in English, but nonetheless cruelty is quite possible when it is necessary to keep a populace subdued. Once in power, the tyrant can govern the affairs of the city to suit his Makedonian masters. Should he have any trouble, there will always be plenty of advice ready and available from those same masters. The tyrant himself has something to fear, as he is forced at once to keep the people in check and keep his overlords happy, something that is not an easy task.\n\nNow that the city has a fairly comprehensive government installed, it is able to mobilise a reasonable number of the local soldiers in the interests of Makedon.
{colonial_barracks_macedon_desc_short}
Subject Tyranny\n\nHaving completed their work, the members of the military administration are soon disbanded and a proper government is installed. A local man is chosen to become 'tyrant' over the city; the ancient Greek word 'tyrant' does not necessarily imply cruelty as it does in English, but nonetheless cruelty is quite possible when it is necessary to keep a populace subdued. Once in power, the tyrant can govern the affairs of the city to suit his Makedonian masters. Should he have any trouble, there will always be plenty of advice ready and available from those same masters. The tyrant himself has something to fear, as he is forced at once to keep the people in check and keep his overlords happy, something that is not an easy task.\n\nNow that the city has a fairly comprehensive government installed, it is able to mobilise a reasonable number of the local soldiers in the interests of Makedon.
{colonial_barracks_roman_desc}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and wealth grow. Being citizens-at-arms, militia have chosen to defend their homes and loved ones, but they may not be as 'professional' as full time soldiers. Their barracks are clean, but lack creature comforts - these men are here to learn the skills of war and defend Rome, not enjoy themselves!
{colonial_barracks_roman_desc_short}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and economy grow.
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{large_colonial_barracks} Large Regional Barracks
{large_colonial_barracks_desc} WARNING! This baseline description should never appear on screen!
{large_colonial_barracks_desc_short} WARNING! This baseline short description should never appear on screen!
{large_colonial_barracks_barbarian_desc}
The Hall of Heroes is a place where warriors gather to carouse until senseless, boast about their exploits and (hopefully) pass on warfare skills in between the carousing (carousing is like drinking, except it involves singing rude songs, spilling drinks and occasionally killing someone for a bit of a laugh). In this manly setting, warriors learn their skills, boast of bravery and plan future conquests!
{large_colonial_barracks_barbarian_desc_short}
The Hall of Heroes is a place where warriors gather to drink themselves senseless, boast about their exploits and (hopefully) pass on their skills in warfare in between the carousing.
{large_colonial_barracks_carthaginian_desc}
A City Barracks is a major building in any town, allowing many troops to be trained here. It is a symbol of the military might of the state, and a vital part of the army's support structure.\n\nThe men trained here have a real stake in the community, one worth defending. The skills gained allow them to fight as organised formations, something that takes time and discipline to learn to do properly.
{large_colonial_barracks_carthaginian_desc_short}
City Barracks are a major structure allowing many troops to be trained. They are a highly visible military presence, and can be developed further.
{large_colonial_barracks_eastern_desc}
A City Barracks is a major building in any town, allowing many troops to be trained here. It is a symbol of the military might of the state, and a vital part of the army's support structure.\n\nThe men trained here have a real stake in the community, one worth defending. The skills gained allow them to fight as organised formations, something that takes time and discipline to learn to do properly.
{large_colonial_barracks_eastern_desc_short}
City Barracks are a major structure allowing many troops to be trained. They are a highly visible military presence, and can be developed further.
{large_colonial_barracks_parthia_desc}
A City Barracks is a major building in any town, allowing many troops to be trained here. It is a symbol of the military might of the state, and a vital part of the army's support structure.\n\nThe men trained here have a real stake in the community, one worth defending. The skills gained here allow them to fight as organised formations, something that takes time and discipline to learn to do properly.
{large_colonial_barracks_parthia_desc_short}
City Barracks are a major structure allowing many troops to be trained. They are a highly visible military presence, and can be developed further.
{large_colonial_barracks_egyptian_desc}
A City Barracks is a major building in any town, allowing many troops to be trained here. It is a symbol of the military might of the great Pharaoh, and a vital part of the army's support structure.\n\nThe men trained here dedicate their lives to defending the Pharaoh and extending his domains. The skills gained allow them to fight as organised formations, something that takes time and discipline to learn to do properly.
{large_colonial_barracks_egyptian_desc_short}
City Barracks are a major structure allowing many troops to be trained. They are a highly visible military presence, and can be developed further.
{large_colonial_barracks_greek_desc}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and wealth grow. These men have chosen to defend their beloved Pharaoh, their homes and their families, but they may not be truly 'professional' soldiers. Their barracks are clean, but lack creature comforts - these men are here to learn the skills of war, not enjoy themselves!
{large_colonial_barracks_greek_desc_short}
Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house regular soldiers. They can be improved as the town grows.
{large_colonial_barracks_seleucid} Stasis Archousa Hypekoa
{large_colonial_barracks_seleucid_desc}
Subject Ruling Faction\n\nThe relationship between the city and its metropolis has clearly become extremely intimate. Though in theory the city has its own choice of government and its own ruling faction, it doesn't seem to spend so much time looking to its own policy concerns. The rulers make regular visits to the metropolis and various lieutenants are seen making return visits to the city, discussing matters of government with the ruling faction. Ordinary people may look askance at this, but then again there is not too much to complain about. It is, after all, thanks to the metropolis that the city is free and safe in the first place, and it does no harm to honour the metropolis for these gifts.\n\nIn military terms, the city has essentially handed over its defence to the metropolis and no longer makes any vestige of its own foreign policy. All Hellenic military settlers can now be mobilised to fight for their metropolis.
{large_colonial_barracks_seleucid_desc_short}
Subject Ruling Faction\n\nThe relationship between the city and its metropolis has clearly become extremely intimate. Though in theory the city has its own choice of government and its own ruling faction, it doesn't seem to spend so much time looking to its own policy concerns. The rulers make regular visits to the metropolis and various lieutenants are seen making return visits to the city, discussing matters of government with the ruling faction. Ordinary people may look askance at this, but then again there is not too much to complain about. It is, after all, thanks to the metropolis that the city is free and safe in the first place, and it does no harm to honour the metropolis for these gifts.\n\nIn military terms, the city has essentially handed over its defence to the metropolis and no longer makes any vestige of its own foreign policy. All Hellenic military settlers can now be mobilised to fight for their metropolis.
{large_colonial_barracks_spain} Stasis Archousa Hypekoa
{large_colonial_barracks_spain_desc}
Subject Ruling Faction\n\nThe relationship between the city and its metropolis has clearly become extremely intimate. Though in theory the city has its own choice of government and its own ruling faction, it doesn't seem to spend so much time looking to its own policy concerns. The rulers make regular visits to the metropolis and various lieutenants are seen making return visits to the city, discussing matters of government with the ruling faction. Ordinary people may look askance at this, but then again there is not too much to complain about. It is, after all, thanks to the metropolis that the city is free and safe in the first place, and it does no harm to honour the metropolis for these gifts.\n\nIn military terms, the city has essentially handed over its defence to the metropolis and no longer makes any vestige of its own foreign policy. All Hellenic military settlers can now be mobilised to fight for their metropolis.
{large_colonial_barracks_spain_desc_short}
Subject Ruling Faction\n\nThe relationship between the city and its metropolis has clearly become extremely intimate. Though in theory the city has its own choice of government and its own ruling faction, it doesn't seem to spend so much time looking to its own policy concerns. The rulers make regular visits to the metropolis and various lieutenants are seen making return visits to the city, discussing matters of government with the ruling faction. Ordinary people may look askance at this, but then again there is not too much to complain about. It is, after all, thanks to the metropolis that the city is free and safe in the first place, and it does no harm to honour the metropolis for these gifts.\n\nIn military terms, the city has essentially handed over its defence to the metropolis and no longer makes any vestige of its own foreign policy. All Hellenic military settlers can now be mobilised to fight for their metropolis.
{large_colonial_barracks_greek_cities} Oligarchia Hypekoa
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
{large_colonial_barracks_dacia} Oligarchia Hypekoa
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
{large_colonial_barracks_romans_scipii} Basileia Hypekoa
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Subject Principality\n\nThe rule of this city has been transferred to one man of royal blood who is a hearty supporter of his metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. The prince is receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling prince is blatantly no more than a lieutenant of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Principality\n\nThe rule of this city has been transferred to one man of royal blood who is a hearty supporter of his metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. The prince is receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling prince is blatantly no more than a lieutenant of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
{large_colonial_barracks_macedon} Aristokratia Makidonike
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Subject Principality\n\nThe rule of this city has been transferred to one man of royal blood who is a hearty supporter of his metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. The prince is receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling prince is blatantly no more than a lieutenant of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Principality\n\nThe rule of this city has been transferred to one man of royal blood who is a hearty supporter of his metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. The prince is receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling prince is blatantly no more than a lieutenant of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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A Legion Barracks is a major structure in any town, allowing many troops to be trained. Before the reforms of Marius, the troops trained here are citizen-warriors: men who have a real stake in defending the community. After Marius' changes, the soldiers are hardened professionals.\n\nAll barracks for the Roman Legions are built to an efficient standardized ground plan: no matter where in the world a Legionary is sent to enforce Roman peace, he will always know his way around, and where he is expected to be at all times.
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A Legion Barracks is a major structure in any town, allowing many troops to be trained. It is a highly visible base for Rome's military power.
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{urban_colonial_barracks} Urban Regional Barracks
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. Army Barracks are also deliberately large to make it quite clear where the power lies to anyone harbouring disloyal thoughts!\n\nDiscipline is often harsh, but the soldiers who are trained here are among the best available to the state.
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These imposing Army Barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. Army Barracks are also deliberately large to make it quite clear where the power lies to anyone harbouring disloyal thoughts!\n\nDiscipline is often harsh, but the soldiers who are trained here are among the best available to the state.
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These imposing Army Barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. Army Barracks are also deliberately large to make it quite clear where the power lies to anyone harbouring disloyal thoughts!\n\nDiscipline is often harsh, but the soldiers who are trained here are among the best available to the state.
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These imposing Army Barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. Army Barracks are also deliberately large to make it quite clear where the power lies to anyone harbouring disloyal thoughts!\n\nDiscipline is often harsh, but the soldiers who are trained here are among the best available to the state.
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These imposing Army Barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house semi-regular soldiery. They can be improved as the town, its population and wealth grow. These men have chosen to defend their beloved Pharaoh, their homes and their families, but they may not be truly 'professional' soldiers. Their barracks are clean, but lack creature comforts - these men are here to learn the skills of war, not enjoy themselves!
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Militia Barracks have better facilities to train and house regular soldiers. They can be improved as the town grows.
{urban_colonial_barracks_seleucid} Klerouchia Athenaia
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Athenian Land Division\n\nSince the recent reforms of Solon, the great Athenian statesman, Athenian society has been divided up into several sections based on wealth. The top class of citizens are the Pentakosiomedimnoi, or those whose estates can produce five hundred (pentakosioi) bushels (medimnoi) of wheat a year. Next come the Hippeis, those men walthy enough to afford horses and whose estates produce roughly three hunred bushels of wheat a year, followed by the Zeugitai (those who own at least one pair of oxen) and finally the Thetes, the manual labourers. In addition of course there are slaves and resident foreigners, but they do not have citizen rights. This is a progressive way of organising city life, intended as a compromise between oligarchy and democracy. It may indeed provide the basis for any future democratic movement, however unlikely that may sound at the moment. The Klerouchia Athenaia allows for innovation and enterprise, and foreigners are welcomed too. At the same time however, it makes sure that everyone knows their place - the Athenian state is firmly in control. When implanted into foreign lands it is very useful for keeping local barbarians in hand.\n\nThe Klerouchia Athenaia allows for full Athenian citizenship and as such offers the Athenians access to their whole recruitment roster.
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Athenian Land Division\n\nSince the recent reforms of Solon, the great Athenian statesman, Athenian society has been divided up into several sections based on wealth. The top class of citizens are the Pentakosiomedimnoi, or those whose estates can produce five hundred (pentakosioi) bushels (medimnoi) of wheat a year. Next come the Hippeis, those men walthy enough to afford horses and whose estates produce roughly three hunred bushels of wheat a year, followed by the Zeugitai (those who own at least one pair of oxen) and finally the Thetes, the manual labourers. In addition of course there are slaves and resident foreigners, but they do not have citizen rights. This is a progressive way of organising city life, intended as a compromise between oligarchy and democracy. It may indeed provide the basis for any future democratic movement, however unlikely that may sound at the moment. The Klerouchia Athenaia allows for innovation and enterprise, and foreigners are welcomed too. At the same time however, it makes sure that everyone knows their place - the Athenian state is firmly in control. When implanted into foreign lands it is very useful for keeping local barbarians in hand.\n\nThe Klerouchia Athenaia allows for full Athenian citizenship and as such offers the Athenians access to their whole recruitment roster.
{urban_colonial_barracks_spain} Isegoria Koinou Ionikou
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Equal Government of the Ionian Community\n\nIt is important among a loose confederation of city states such as the Ionians have, formed to unite against a common enemy and preserve their freedom, that cities have their individual voices heard and their interests protected. By granting a city a vote in the strategy of the free Ionian cities, the ruling classes are glad to be acknowledged and the common people can rest assured that, in theory, their interests are being protected. A sense of camaraderie among Ionian cities can be instilled, and it is entirely necessary if their liberty is to be defended. Foreign investors are easily attracted to a city that has such acceptance from its peers, and a spirit of debate and intellectual stimulation can be fostered.\n\nBy granting a city the status of an equal among other Ionians, its full recruitment roster becomes available, as the people of the city see that they are fighting for a common goal alongside their kinsmen from other states.
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Equal Government of the Ionian Community\n\nIt is important among a loose confederation of city states such as the Ionians have, formed to unite against a common enemy and preserve their freedom, that cities have their individual voices heard and their interests protected. By granting a city a vote in the strategy of the free Ionian cities, the ruling classes are glad to be acknowledged and the common people can rest assured that, in theory, their interests are being protected. A sense of camaraderie among Ionian cities can be instilled, and it is entirely necessary if their liberty is to be defended. Foreign investors are easily attracted to a city that has such acceptance from its peers, and a spirit of debate and intellectual stimulation can be fostered.\n\nBy granting a city the status of an equal among other Ionians, its full recruitment roster becomes available, as the people of the city see that they are fighting for a common goal alongside their kinsmen from other states.
{urban_colonial_barracks_greek_cities} Syssitia Spartiatika
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Spartan Mess Halls\n\nSince the reforms of Lykourgos, the great father of the Spartan constitution, the syssition has formed the building block of common Spartan society. Every male Spartiates (full Spartan citizen) is trained from birth to become a professional soldier, and upon coming of age he joins his comrades in the mess halls where he will live and eat with them. The Spartans are served by slaves, the Heilotai or Helots, who attend to their estates and their personal needs, while a class of free (non-citizen) men, the Perioikoi, fulfil the role of craftsmen, merchants and other supplementary trades. The three hundred most significant Spartans form the Gerousia, the city's government.\n\nThe state is all-powerful, and the underclasses of society are terrorised to ensure their loyalty. Such a society requires much time and effort to impose on a city, and the resulting lifestyle (even for the rulers) is hardly pleasant. Innovation is not forthcoming and foreigners do not find the city an attractive prospect. Moreover, due to the strict rules on citizenship, population growth is slow at best, and at worst the population could shrink greatly. It would only be feasible to spread such a way of life among fellow Dorians, who being rough types already would take to it much better than Ionians, but even then the transition would be long and difficult.\n\nIn military terms however the imposition of Syssitia Spartiatika produces the finest Hellenic forces available. Not only can top class Spartan hoplites be produced, but other Perioikoi troops take great heart from the concentrated military complex too.
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Spartan Mess Halls\n\nSince the reforms of Lykourgos, the great father of the Spartan constitution, the syssition has formed the building block of common Spartan society. Every male Spartiates (full Spartan citizen) is trained from birth to become a professional soldier, and upon coming of age he joins his comrades in the mess halls where he will live and eat with them. The Spartans are served by slaves, the Heilotai or Helots, who attend to their estates and their personal needs, while a class of free (non-citizen) men, the Perioikoi, fulfil the role of craftsmen, merchants and other supplementary trades. The three hundred most significant Spartans form the Gerousia, the city's government.\n\nThe state is all-powerful, and the underclasses of society are terrorised to ensure their loyalty. Such a society requires much time and effort to impose on a city, and the resulting lifestyle (even for the rulers) is hardly pleasant. Innovation is not forthcoming and foreigners do not find the city an attractive prospect. Moreover, due to the strict rules on citizenship, population growth is slow at best, and at worst the population could shrink greatly. It would only be feasible to spread such a way of life among fellow Dorians, who being rough types already would take to it much better than Ionians, but even then the transition would be long and difficult.\n\nIn military terms however the imposition of Syssitia Spartiatika produces the finest Hellenic forces available. Not only can top class Spartan hoplites be produced, but other Perioikoi troops take great heart from the concentrated military complex too.
{urban_colonial_barracks_dacia} Klerouchia Tarantina
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Tarantine Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Tarantina brings with it the full range of Tarantine laws and society. Tarantines are of Dorian stock, descended from the sons of unmarried Spartiate women and Perioikoi men from Lakedaimon, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Taras itself has survived as an outpost of Hellenism among the Italian peoples, and the experience has taught Tarantine kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Tarantines have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Tarantine society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Tarantine royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
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Tarantine Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Tarantina brings with it the full range of Tarantine laws and society. Tarantines are of Dorian stock, descended from the sons of unmarried Spartiate women and Perioikoi men from Lakedaimon, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Taras itself has survived as an outpost of Hellenism among the Italian peoples, and the experience has taught Tarantine kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Tarantines have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Tarantine society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Tarantine royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
{urban_colonial_barracks_romans_scipii} Klerouchia Kyrenaia
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Kyrenaian Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Kyrenaia brings with it the full gammet of Kyrenaian laws and society. Kyrenaians are of Dorian stock, descended from settlers from the Aegean island of Thera, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Kyrene itself has survived as an island of Hellenism among the sea of Libyan sands, and the experience has taught Kyrenaian kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Kyrenaians have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Kyrenaian society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Kyrenaian royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
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Kyrenaian Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Kyrenaia brings with it the full gammet of Kyrenaian laws and society. Kyrenaians are of Dorian stock, descended from settlers from the Aegean island of Thera, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Kyrene itself has survived as an island of Hellenism among the sea of Libyan sands, and the experience has taught Kyrenaian kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Kyrenaians have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Kyrenaian society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Kyrenaian royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
{urban_colonial_barracks_macedon} Patris Basileia Makedonike
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Kyrenaian Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Kyrenaia brings with it the full gammet of Kyrenaian laws and society. Kyrenaians are of Dorian stock, descended from settlers from the Aegean island of Thera, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Kyrene itself has survived as an island of Hellenism among the sea of Libyan sands, and the experience has taught Kyrenaian kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Kyrenaians have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Kyrenaian society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Kyrenaian royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
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Kyrenaian Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Kyrenaia brings with it the full gammet of Kyrenaian laws and society. Kyrenaians are of Dorian stock, descended from settlers from the Aegean island of Thera, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Kyrene itself has survived as an island of Hellenism among the sea of Libyan sands, and the experience has taught Kyrenaian kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Kyrenaians have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Kyrenaian society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Kyrenaian royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. No matter where they are built within the Empire, the design is standardized, helping to make the army efficient. Discipline is harsh, but the resulting Legionaries are the best regular soldiers in the world.
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These large and imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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{homeland_barracks} Colonial Barracks
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. Army Barracks are also deliberately large to make it quite clear where the power lies to anyone harbouring disloyal thoughts!\n\nDiscipline is often harsh, but the soldiers who are trained here are among the best available to the state.
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These imposing Army Barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. Army Barracks are also deliberately large to make it quite clear where the power lies to anyone harbouring disloyal thoughts!\n\nDiscipline is often harsh, but the soldiers who are trained here are among the best available to the state.
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These imposing Army Barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. Army Barracks are also deliberately large to make it quite clear where the power lies to anyone harbouring disloyal thoughts!\n\nDiscipline is often harsh, but the soldiers who are trained here are among the best available to the state.
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These imposing Army Barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. Army Barracks are also deliberately large to make it quite clear where the power lies to anyone harbouring disloyal thoughts!\n\nDiscipline is often harsh, but the soldiers who are trained here are among the best available to the state.
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These imposing Army Barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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{homeland_barracks_seleucid} Stasis Archousa Philia
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Friendly Ruling Faction\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. It does not matter exactly what sort of government is set up, be it a tyranny, an oligarchy or even a fledgling attempt at common citizenship and (gasp) democracy. What does matter is that the ruling power is well-disposed to the needs of the metropolis, and can be relied upon to knuckle under without asking too many questions. However hard it is for a Greek to admit it, societies are always riven with factions, be they the aristocrats, merchants, farmers or craftsmen, and one of these factions will generally be willing to offer the support of the conquered city in return for power. To unconcerned eyes, it may even appear that the ruling faction has genuine autocephaly, making the city attractive to foreign investment.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.\n\n
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Friendly Ruling Faction\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. It does not matter exactly what sort of government is set up, be it a tyranny, an oligarchy or even a fledgling attempt at common citizenship and (gasp) democracy. What does matter is that the ruling power is well-disposed to the needs of the metropolis, and can be relied upon to knuckle under without asking too many questions. However hard it is for a Greek to admit it, societies are always riven with factions, be they the aristocrats, merchants, farmers or craftsmen, and one of these factions will generally be willing to offer the support of the conquered city in return for power. To unconcerned eyes, it may even appear that the ruling faction has genuine autocephaly, making the city attractive to foreign investment.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.\n\n
{homeland_barracks_spain} Stasis Archousa Philia
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Friendly Ruling Faction\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. It does not matter exactly what sort of government is set up, be it a tyranny, an oligarchy or even a fledgling attempt at common citizenship and (gasp) democracy. What does matter is that the ruling power is well-disposed to the needs of the metropolis, and can be relied upon to knuckle under without asking too many questions. However hard it is for a Greek to admit it, societies are always riven with factions, be they the aristocrats, merchants, farmers or craftsmen, and one of these factions will generally be willing to offer the support of the conquered city in return for power. To unconcerned eyes, it may even appear that the ruling faction has genuine autocephaly, making the city attractive to foreign investment.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.\n\n
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Friendly Ruling Faction\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. It does not matter exactly what sort of government is set up, be it a tyranny, an oligarchy or even a fledgling attempt at common citizenship and (gasp) democracy. What does matter is that the ruling power is well-disposed to the needs of the metropolis, and can be relied upon to knuckle under without asking too many questions. However hard it is for a Greek to admit it, societies are always riven with factions, be they the aristocrats, merchants, farmers or craftsmen, and one of these factions will generally be willing to offer the support of the conquered city in return for power. To unconcerned eyes, it may even appear that the ruling faction has genuine autocephaly, making the city attractive to foreign investment.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.\n\n
{homeland_barracks_greek_cities} Oligarchia Symmachis
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Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
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Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{homeland_barracks_dacia} Oligarchia Symmachis
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Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
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Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{homeland_barracks_romans_scipii} Oligarchia Symmachis
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Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
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Allied Oligarchy\n\nHaving completed its temporary administration, the conquering forces will obviously not wish to see all their good work of liberation undone by allowing a hostile government to come to power. An oligarchic government is dependable and predictable, and the metropolis can rely on it to knuckle under without asking too many questions. Oligarchies are formed from the richest landowners of the city, men who are committed to keeping people firmly in their place and who know that they derive their power from the support of the metropolis. Depending upon the size of the city, the oligarchy could be made up of just a handful of rich men or several thousand, but they are always rich. Unconcerned eyes will not be able to believe that this oligarchy could possibly be an equal ally of its conquering metropolis, but the illusion is not so important as long as the city remains under control.\n\nWith the city more or less organised and able to govern itself in the interests of its metropolis, it can call upon the military support of more and more of its citizens, allowing a fairly comprehensive levy.
{homeland_barracks_macedon} Tyrranesis Hypekoa
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Subject Tyranny\n\nHaving completed their work, the members of the military administration are soon disbanded and a proper government is installed. A local man is chosen to become 'tyrant' over the city; the ancient Greek word 'tyrant' does not necessarily imply cruelty as it does in English, but nonetheless cruelty is quite possible when it is necessary to keep a populace subdued. Once in power, the tyrant can govern the affairs of the city to suit his Makedonian masters. Should he have any trouble, there will always be plenty of advice ready and available from those same masters. The tyrant himself has something to fear, as he is forced at once to keep the people in check and keep his overlords happy, something that is not an easy task.\n\nNow that the city has a fairly comprehensive government installed, it is able to mobilise a reasonable number of the local soldiers in the interests of Makedon.
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Subject Tyranny\n\nHaving completed their work, the members of the military administration are soon disbanded and a proper government is installed. A local man is chosen to become 'tyrant' over the city; the ancient Greek word 'tyrant' does not necessarily imply cruelty as it does in English, but nonetheless cruelty is quite possible when it is necessary to keep a populace subdued. Once in power, the tyrant can govern the affairs of the city to suit his Makedonian masters. Should he have any trouble, there will always be plenty of advice ready and available from those same masters. The tyrant himself has something to fear, as he is forced at once to keep the people in check and keep his overlords happy, something that is not an easy task.\n\nNow that the city has a fairly comprehensive government installed, it is able to mobilise a reasonable number of the local soldiers in the interests of Makedon.
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These imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace, and include extensive drill and training yards. No matter where they are built within the Empire, the design is standardized, helping to make the army efficient. Discipline is harsh, but the resulting Legionaries are the best regular soldiers in the world.
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These large and imposing barracks are often the largest buildings in a city after the palace. They include extensive drill and training facilities.
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Royal Barracks are extremely large and well-appointed, as might be expected of a country's most important military buildings. They include extensive drill and training facilities: the very best that can be provided. The barracks themselves are deliberately imposing to show the world the true might of the state.\n\nThe soldiers live relatively well, although discipline is hard. As a result, the elite trained here are expected to be the finest, bravest soldiers that are sent into battle.
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Royal Barracks are extremely large and well-appointed, as might be expected of a country's most important military facilities.
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{large_homeland_barracks_seleucid} Stasis Archousa Hypekoa
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Subject Ruling Faction\n\nThe relationship between the city and its metropolis has clearly become extremely intimate. Though in theory the city has its own choice of government and its own ruling faction, it doesn't seem to spend so much time looking to its own policy concerns. The rulers make regular visits to the metropolis and various lieutenants are seen making return visits to the city, discussing matters of government with the ruling faction. Ordinary people may look askance at this, but then again there is not too much to complain about. It is, after all, thanks to the metropolis that the city is free and safe in the first place, and it does no harm to honour the metropolis for these gifts.\n\nIn military terms, the city has essentially handed over its defence to the metropolis and no longer makes any vestige of its own foreign policy. All Hellenic military settlers can now be mobilised to fight for their metropolis.
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Subject Ruling Faction\n\nThe relationship between the city and its metropolis has clearly become extremely intimate. Though in theory the city has its own choice of government and its own ruling faction, it doesn't seem to spend so much time looking to its own policy concerns. The rulers make regular visits to the metropolis and various lieutenants are seen making return visits to the city, discussing matters of government with the ruling faction. Ordinary people may look askance at this, but then again there is not too much to complain about. It is, after all, thanks to the metropolis that the city is free and safe in the first place, and it does no harm to honour the metropolis for these gifts.\n\nIn military terms, the city has essentially handed over its defence to the metropolis and no longer makes any vestige of its own foreign policy. All Hellenic military settlers can now be mobilised to fight for their metropolis.
{large_homeland_barracks_spain} Stasis Archousa Hypekoa
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Subject Ruling Faction\n\nThe relationship between the city and its metropolis has clearly become extremely intimate. Though in theory the city has its own choice of government and its own ruling faction, it doesn't seem to spend so much time looking to its own policy concerns. The rulers make regular visits to the metropolis and various lieutenants are seen making return visits to the city, discussing matters of government with the ruling faction. Ordinary people may look askance at this, but then again there is not too much to complain about. It is, after all, thanks to the metropolis that the city is free and safe in the first place, and it does no harm to honour the metropolis for these gifts.\n\nIn military terms, the city has essentially handed over its defence to the metropolis and no longer makes any vestige of its own foreign policy. All Hellenic military settlers can now be mobilised to fight for their metropolis.
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Subject Ruling Faction\n\nThe relationship between the city and its metropolis has clearly become extremely intimate. Though in theory the city has its own choice of government and its own ruling faction, it doesn't seem to spend so much time looking to its own policy concerns. The rulers make regular visits to the metropolis and various lieutenants are seen making return visits to the city, discussing matters of government with the ruling faction. Ordinary people may look askance at this, but then again there is not too much to complain about. It is, after all, thanks to the metropolis that the city is free and safe in the first place, and it does no harm to honour the metropolis for these gifts.\n\nIn military terms, the city has essentially handed over its defence to the metropolis and no longer makes any vestige of its own foreign policy. All Hellenic military settlers can now be mobilised to fight for their metropolis.
{large_homeland_barracks_greek_cities} Oligarchia Hypekoa
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
{large_homeland_barracks_dacia} Oligarchia Hypekoa
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
{large_homeland_barracks_romans_scipii} Basileia Hypekoa
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Subject Principality\n\nThe rule of this city has been transferred to one man of royal blood who is a hearty supporter of his metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. The prince is receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling prince is blatantly no more than a lieutenant of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Principality\n\nThe rule of this city has been transferred to one man of royal blood who is a hearty supporter of his metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. The prince is receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling prince is blatantly no more than a lieutenant of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
{large_homeland_barracks_macedon} Aristokratia Makidonike
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Subject Principality\n\nThe rule of this city has been transferred to one man of royal blood who is a hearty supporter of his metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. The prince is receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling prince is blatantly no more than a lieutenant of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Principality\n\nThe rule of this city has been transferred to one man of royal blood who is a hearty supporter of his metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. The prince is receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling prince is blatantly no more than a lieutenant of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Urban Barracks are extremely large and well-appointed, as might be expected of Rome's most important military facilities. They include extensive drill and training facilities: the very best that can be provided. The barracks themselves are deliberately imposing to show the world the true might of Rome.\n\nThe soldiers live relatively well, although discipline is hard. As a result, the elite trained here are expected to be the finest, bravest soldiers that Rome sends into battle.
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Urban Barracks are extremely large and well-appointed, as might be expected of Rome's most important military facilities.
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{urban_homeland_barracks} Urban Colonial Barracks
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Royal Barracks are extremely large and well-appointed, as might be expected of a country's most important military buildings. They include extensive drill and training facilities: the very best that can be provided. The barracks themselves are deliberately imposing to show the world the true might of the state.\n\nThe soldiers live relatively well, although discipline is hard. As a result, the elite trained here are expected to be the finest, bravest soldiers that are sent into battle.
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Royal Barracks are extremely large and well-appointed, as might be expected of a country's most important military facilities.
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{urban_homeland_barracks_seleucid} Klerouchia Athenaia
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Athenian Land Division\n\nSince the recent reforms of Solon, the great Athenian statesman, Athenian society has been divided up into several sections based on wealth. The top class of citizens are the Pentakosiomedimnoi, or those whose estates can produce five hundred (pentakosioi) bushels (medimnoi) of wheat a year. Next come the Hippeis, those men walthy enough to afford horses and whose estates produce roughly three hunred bushels of wheat a year, followed by the Zeugitai (those who own at least one pair of oxen) and finally the Thetes, the manual labourers. In addition of course there are slaves and resident foreigners, but they do not have citizen rights. This is a progressive way of organising city life, intended as a compromise between oligarchy and democracy. It may indeed provide the basis for any future democratic movement, however unlikely that may sound at the moment. The Klerouchia Athenaia allows for innovation and enterprise, and foreigners are welcomed too. At the same time however, it makes sure that everyone knows their place - the Athenian state is firmly in control. When implanted into foreign lands it is very useful for keeping local barbarians in hand.\n\nThe Klerouchia Athenaia allows for full Athenian citizenship and as such offers the Athenians access to their whole recruitment roster.
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Athenian Land Division\n\nSince the recent reforms of Solon, the great Athenian statesman, Athenian society has been divided up into several sections based on wealth. The top class of citizens are the Pentakosiomedimnoi, or those whose estates can produce five hundred (pentakosioi) bushels (medimnoi) of wheat a year. Next come the Hippeis, those men walthy enough to afford horses and whose estates produce roughly three hunred bushels of wheat a year, followed by the Zeugitai (those who own at least one pair of oxen) and finally the Thetes, the manual labourers. In addition of course there are slaves and resident foreigners, but they do not have citizen rights. This is a progressive way of organising city life, intended as a compromise between oligarchy and democracy. It may indeed provide the basis for any future democratic movement, however unlikely that may sound at the moment. The Klerouchia Athenaia allows for innovation and enterprise, and foreigners are welcomed too. At the same time however, it makes sure that everyone knows their place - the Athenian state is firmly in control. When implanted into foreign lands it is very useful for keeping local barbarians in hand.\n\nThe Klerouchia Athenaia allows for full Athenian citizenship and as such offers the Athenians access to their whole recruitment roster.
{urban_homeland_barracks_spain} Isegoria Koinou Ionikou
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Equal Government of the Ionian Community\n\nIt is important among a loose confederation of city states such as the Ionians have, formed to unite against a common enemy and preserve their freedom, that cities have their individual voices heard and their interests protected. By granting a city a vote in the strategy of the free Ionian cities, the ruling classes are glad to be acknowledged and the common people can rest assured that, in theory, their interests are being protected. A sense of camaraderie among Ionian cities can be instilled, and it is entirely necessary if their liberty is to be defended. Foreign investors are easily attracted to a city that has such acceptance from its peers, and a spirit of debate and intellectual stimulation can be fostered.\n\nBy granting a city the status of an equal among other Ionians, its full recruitment roster becomes available, as the people of the city see that they are fighting for a common goal alongside their kinsmen from other states.
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Equal Government of the Ionian Community\n\nIt is important among a loose confederation of city states such as the Ionians have, formed to unite against a common enemy and preserve their freedom, that cities have their individual voices heard and their interests protected. By granting a city a vote in the strategy of the free Ionian cities, the ruling classes are glad to be acknowledged and the common people can rest assured that, in theory, their interests are being protected. A sense of camaraderie among Ionian cities can be instilled, and it is entirely necessary if their liberty is to be defended. Foreign investors are easily attracted to a city that has such acceptance from its peers, and a spirit of debate and intellectual stimulation can be fostered.\n\nBy granting a city the status of an equal among other Ionians, its full recruitment roster becomes available, as the people of the city see that they are fighting for a common goal alongside their kinsmen from other states.
{urban_homeland_barracks_greek_cities} Syssitia Spartiatika
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Spartan Mess Halls\n\nSince the reforms of Lykourgos, the great father of the Spartan constitution, the syssition has formed the building block of common Spartan society. Every male Spartiates (full Spartan citizen) is trained from birth to become a professional soldier, and upon coming of age he joins his comrades in the mess halls where he will live and eat with them. The Spartans are served by slaves, the Heilotai or Helots, who attend to their estates and their personal needs, while a class of free (non-citizen) men, the Perioikoi, fulfil the role of craftsmen, merchants and other supplementary trades. The three hundred most significant Spartans form the Gerousia, the city's government.\n\nThe state is all-powerful, and the underclasses of society are terrorised to ensure their loyalty. Such a society requires much time and effort to impose on a city, and the resulting lifestyle (even for the rulers) is hardly pleasant. Innovation is not forthcoming and foreigners do not find the city an attractive prospect. Moreover, due to the strict rules on citizenship, population growth is slow at best, and at worst the population could shrink greatly. It would only be feasible to spread such a way of life among fellow Dorians, who being rough types already would take to it much better than Ionians, but even then the transition would be long and difficult.\n\nIn military terms however the imposition of Syssitia Spartiatika produces the finest Hellenic forces available. Not only can top class Spartan hoplites be produced, but other Perioikoi troops take great heart from the concentrated military complex too.
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Spartan Mess Halls\n\nSince the reforms of Lykourgos, the great father of the Spartan constitution, the syssition has formed the building block of common Spartan society. Every male Spartiates (full Spartan citizen) is trained from birth to become a professional soldier, and upon coming of age he joins his comrades in the mess halls where he will live and eat with them. The Spartans are served by slaves, the Heilotai or Helots, who attend to their estates and their personal needs, while a class of free (non-citizen) men, the Perioikoi, fulfil the role of craftsmen, merchants and other supplementary trades. The three hundred most significant Spartans form the Gerousia, the city's government.\n\nThe state is all-powerful, and the underclasses of society are terrorised to ensure their loyalty. Such a society requires much time and effort to impose on a city, and the resulting lifestyle (even for the rulers) is hardly pleasant. Innovation is not forthcoming and foreigners do not find the city an attractive prospect. Moreover, due to the strict rules on citizenship, population growth is slow at best, and at worst the population could shrink greatly. It would only be feasible to spread such a way of life among fellow Dorians, who being rough types already would take to it much better than Ionians, but even then the transition would be long and difficult.\n\nIn military terms however the imposition of Syssitia Spartiatika produces the finest Hellenic forces available. Not only can top class Spartan hoplites be produced, but other Perioikoi troops take great heart from the concentrated military complex too.
{urban_homeland_barracks_dacia} Klerouchia Tarantina
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
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Subject Oligarchy\n\nThe ruling oligarchy of this city is quite clearly and openly in thrall to the metropolis. It has long been realised that the government was hardly independent, but now there is scarcely even an attempt to hide the fact. Members of the oligarchy are receiving stipends from the government of the metropolis, and in return the metropolis is sending imperious officials to make sure that the city does exactly what it is told. The local aristocracy benefits greatly from this, but the ordinary folk do not. They are heavily taxed and forced to work hard in the service of their betters, yet they see little of the results being used to help them. Instead, they see the fruits of their labours going to a distant metropolis, and they resent it. Having said that, the metropolis could easily deploy a garrison of occupation to keep the ordinary folk quiet.\n\nThe ruling oligarchy is blatantly no more than an outpost of the metropolis, serving its interests in all foreign and domestic affairs. All local Hellenic troops can unquestioningly be levied by the metropolis.
{urban_homeland_barracks_romans_scipii} Klerouchia Kyrenaia
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Kyrenaian Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Kyrenaia brings with it the full gammet of Kyrenaian laws and society. Kyrenaians are of Dorian stock, descended from settlers from the Aegean island of Thera, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Kyrene itself has survived as an island of Hellenism among the sea of Libyan sands, and the experience has taught Kyrenaian kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Kyrenaians have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Kyrenaian society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Kyrenaian royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
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Kyrenaian Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Kyrenaia brings with it the full gammet of Kyrenaian laws and society. Kyrenaians are of Dorian stock, descended from settlers from the Aegean island of Thera, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Kyrene itself has survived as an island of Hellenism among the sea of Libyan sands, and the experience has taught Kyrenaian kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Kyrenaians have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Kyrenaian society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Kyrenaian royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
{urban_homeland_barracks_macedon} Patris Basileia Makedonike
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Kyrenaian Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Kyrenaia brings with it the full gammet of Kyrenaian laws and society. Kyrenaians are of Dorian stock, descended from settlers from the Aegean island of Thera, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Kyrene itself has survived as an island of Hellenism among the sea of Libyan sands, and the experience has taught Kyrenaian kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Kyrenaians have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Kyrenaian society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Kyrenaian royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
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Kyrenaian Land Division\n\nThe Klerouchia Kyrenaia brings with it the full gammet of Kyrenaian laws and society. Kyrenaians are of Dorian stock, descended from settlers from the Aegean island of Thera, and so life is more oriented towards physical enterprises rather than intellectual, though there is of course much potential for innovation. Kyrene itself has survived as an island of Hellenism among the sea of Libyan sands, and the experience has taught Kyrenaian kings and their lieutenants how to control a people tightly and survive in harsh conditions. As colonists, the Kyrenaians have always understood the workings of international commerce, and the Kyrenaian society certainly fosters this. At the same time, the dominant role of the king means that concern for the welfare of the government will never be lacking - people are usually happy to pay their taxes!\n\nWith the full apparatus of Kyrenaian royal rule in place, the local military is able to fully serve its ruler.
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Urban Barracks are extremely large and well-appointed, as might be expected of Rome's most important military facilities. They include extensive drill and training facilities: the very best that can be provided. The barracks themselves are deliberately imposing to show the world the true might of Rome.\n\nThe soldiers live relatively well, although discipline is hard. As a result, the elite trained here are expected to be the finest, bravest soldiers that Rome sends into battle.
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Urban Barracks are extremely large and well-appointed, as might be expected of Rome's most important military facilities.
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