

Now end the turn.Īfterwards, head towards Grunburg to conquer the settlement - you should have no problems with the garrison stationed there. Afterwards, get back on the terrain under your control, open the recruitment window and start recruiting 3 more units - you can select the types on your own. After the encounter your Lord will advance to the next level - pick up the Route Marcher ability which will increase the Lord's movement range on the map. Thanks to that you will learn how the army of the Empire works, as well as how to counter the same troops in battle (you will be facing empire-like units for the next couple dozen of turns). However, as this is probably your first combat experience using the Empire units, you should lead your troops into battle yourself. They will have no chance against you, which is why you can use the auto-resolve option if you want to.

Now send your troops south to attack the Empire Secessionist's army located there.

After it's complete any new unit of infantry you recruit will start at the 3rd rank.ĭuring first battles you will have a huge advantage over the enemy. Open the research screen (by clicking on it in the bottom right corner of the screen or by pressing the 8 key) and select the State Troop Sergeants technology. This should be enough to conquer nearby settlements, but if you want to be more sure (and suffer less casualties during combat), recruit another, identical group of units - this text assumes you do so.Īfter the 3rd turn starts the Rally Field will be constructed and you will be given access to new units (ignore them at the moment), and the possibility to conduct research will unlock. Before you venture towards nearby settlements, send the Lord into Altdorf to increase the public order for the next turn and start recruiting new units - purchase at least two units of Swordsmen and one unit of Spearmen. Thanks to that you will gain access to two new units - Spearmen (Shields) and Crossbowmen. Start by upgrading the building found there - from the Training Field to the Rally Field. When the campaign starts you will be given your first Lord (the faction leader), as well as the capital of the Reikland province, Altdorf.
