Military OverviewThe Drejur military is large in comparison to the nations size, it consists of Archers, heavy infantry, light infantry, war dogs and Artillery.
Each citizen is expected to serve at least four years in the military, the only catch is that first born are not allowed to stay in and usually only serve a year, which shortly after they’re sent back to where ever they came from.
All members of the Drejur military undergo routine inspection and drill, they often fight mock battles, to sharpen their wits also improving their strategy. A spectacle that sometimes commoners stop to watch. They tend to favor Guerilla warfare of traditional head on fights with enemies.
The War Dogs were Incorporated into the military about two hundred years ago since then the've been breading these dogs to make near perfect killing machines with heaps of muscle and that could tear leather. There are five dogs per handler. The Handlers let loose the dogs when signaled from the captain.
The average light infantry is usually equipped with a spear and shield, depending on the assigned regiment they wield between 16 foot spears and the average 7 foot spear. They wear steel chest plates, half helms, and leather boots. These men fight in shield walls or phalanx depending on the situation. Each Regiment has a banner man, a captain, and a signalman.
The Heavy infantry are the knights from the Order of the Banished, they use a variety of swords, maces, axes, and hand cannons. The heavy knights wear traditional plate armor each decorated with their house sigil, they take charge of their own regiments and often are the ones in command. The royal guard which is made up the elite of members of the order personally are over saw by the High Lord himself he often takes two regiments of light infantry as well. It should be noted that those with magical abilities are often inducted into the Order of the Banished. This can often elevate a peasant, but not their immediate family, they would have to pick a new surname.
The Archers of Drejur are of some renown because of their excellent marksmanship, its often said the a Drejur can hit a gnat at 100 yards with a cracked bow. This is somewhat exaggerated but due to the constant conflicts they have become excellent marksmen. They can hit a moving target with ease and often target bannermen, officers or anyone who seems to be in charge. They wield an impressive long bow which is usually as tall or taller than themselves. They wear simple peasant clothes so they can move with ease and traverse the battlefield. If a fight were to make it to the inland they would switch to guerilla warfare shooting from houses, hiding spots or even long range sniping.
The siege engineers are their own breed often greasy and dirty they continuously improve upon their ability to use the weapon of their craft. They work in four man teams not including an officer who also acts as a signalman. Every member is cross trained in the others duties and can perform the function nearly as well as whoever first did it. In short they can operate their equipment with only a slight delay after losing a member of their squad. Each member is outfitted with a short sword and can defend himself with ease, though if it comes down to them fighting hand to hand it probably means that the line has failed in that case they would destroy their equipment before falling back hopefully helping any wounded they find along the way. The use three types of siege weapons Catapults, Ballistas and recently added to the arsenal cannons. They’re well trained in all three and undergo routine inspection and drill. Apart of the Artillery are the Hand cannoneers. These men move in small regiments and generally shoot in a revolving line formation its effect is like a continuous firing shotgun. They wear steel chest plates and half helms.