I'm seeing inconsistencies in what I've read and still need clarification. Thanks
https://imgur.com/a/zDdToxL for current map
I've been getting by but I think I would like to fully understand supply lines and logistics now that I have stretched myself to a point that I may have peace and focus on a economic golden age and building re-purposing before starting a world war. I've been just focusing food and public order and would like to start turning that around now that I'm stable.
1. So what I picked up on was the supply depot which can extend supplies to armies through 3 regions and the grain silo which is 1 adjacent region. Is this from any region within that province or is it just within the settlement where the building is constructed?
2. Is this only relevant when it is applicable to a nearby army in an infertile region where it cannot support itself or is it also relevant within your own territory? I've always been able to supply armies in my own local region so long as there is positive net food so I'm guessing the former is true.
3. If this is true is it best to have supply depots on the edge of your territory where you expect to have military campaigns in enemy territory or do supply lines not extend into enemy territory? If supply lines do not stretch into enemy territory then I am confused on the point of them considering I never face attrition in my own territory even when my armies are nowhere near a supply depot.
4. As for supplies, the supply depot I would imagine would drain supplies from that particular region but to avoid draining a region from prolonged campaigns is it possible to set up a supply network from the center of your empire where supplies are plentiful by constructing a supply depot network throughout the empire? Is that necessary? I'm trying to figure out where to construct supply depots and silos.
5. Also, does a baggage train only decrease logistics costs or does it serve another purpose? I thought it would bring excess supplies to supply armies for longer periods of time that are not connected to a supply line or in enemy territory but that didn't seem to be what it said it was for.
6. Lastly, how far do the naval supply ships resources extend inland for land armies?