Hi all!! A few weeks ago I asked here how you wanted your infantry to fight ( old post ). The top answer by far was "make them hold the line", so that's what I built. It was called Better Infantry AI back then, now it's Hold the Line , and it's out as a beta. Available in Nexus Mods. What it does: No more moshpit: soldiers keep their place in the line and step in and back a little instead of turning into one big blob. AI formations that make contact switch to a charge, so both sides fight the same way. Shields in the front rank: shield and spear first, then other shields, then spears and pikes, then everyone else. Works in shield walls too. No more falxmen eating javelins and arrows in the front while the shield guys wait in the back. Rear ranks fight with spears: the second rank thrusts past the guy in front instead of hitting their back and getting stunned. AI spearmen also keep the spear out more instead of always pulling the sidearm. Deep format...
Lore
Screams of men echo out over the horizon of the Calradic Empire as a coordinated attack strikes against all its fronts. It was finally time for the triple alliance between the Aserai, Battania, and the Khuzaits to attack a united Imperial front. It was only a year ago that a similar pact was struck at the battle of Pendraic, a pact that would shake Calradia.
In the North Battania’s new Regent, Petty Wolfking, Robert seeks blood after the recent loss of Seonon to the Sturgians. However, chosen of the republic, Consul Visor was more than ready to meet a Battanian offensive into his lands, initially beating the Battanians back to the Village of Gersegos. Although battered and beaten, it was here that Robert dug in and rallied Battania against the fierce Northern legions. As High King Botaran did one year ago on the same battlefield, Robert drove the imperial forces out after a fierce and close battle.
In the far East the Khuzait horde rides against the Southern Empire. Khatun Anjikhan took the initiative at the start of the battle, boldly encircling the Southern Legions led by Emperor Ethynol. Just when things seemed most dire for the Imperials Ethynol, was able to break through the Khuzait’s line and turn the battle directly back into the favor of the empire. Right before the imperial cataphracts were able to seize the advantage the Khatun rallied her khans guard to a nearby ruin and used it as a fortress for her archers, routing what was left of the south’s army.
Finally in the South the young and eager Basileus, Deos Vultos pushes back the Aserai offensive into a great Aserai burial ground. Although many considered the battleground a bad omen, it was here that the Sultan would make his final stand against this untested commander. Vultos took the initiative, stowing his army away in a defensible dark tomb. The Aserai on the other hand had taken to skirmishing the western imperials, using javelins and arrows they were able to suppress some stragglers caught outside the tomb. With the stragglers down the Sultan charged his forces fourth into the great tomb where a great battle ensued. The west had put up a great fight however it was here at this great ceremonial place that the Aserai were able to push the west back. Escaping with his life Vultos readies the people of the west for winter.
Although shaken by losses on all fronts, the Calradic Empire endures, as it has for hundreds of years. Only time will tell if the Imperials are able to lick their wounds and reclaim their Empire. Should the imperials continue to decline, there will be no one left to avenge the Specters of Pendraic.
In Meta Terms
The barbarian factions were able to defeat the empire across the board in all battles! As the Battanians retake Utheliam Castle, the Khuzaits reconquer Akiser Castle! After defeating the Wests’ advance the Aserai were able to push across the Perrsiac sea and take Oristocorys Castle.
Thank you everyone who showed up to the first year anniversary of the Calradic Campaign! There are going to be a lot more events to come! If you want to join the Calradic Campaign join our discord here: https://discord.gg/mountandblade.
The Future
There is a lot more to come in the Calradic Campaign! We are happy to announce that with the start of a new year there are going to be more features in the Calradic Campaign! City lords are being given a more diverse role within the Calradic Campaign! You can read more about that and future changes on our discord here.
Submitted November 04, 2023 at 11:16PM by Bobby1154 https://ift.tt/8fS7LTu
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