State Troops

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State Troops form the basis of all armies of The Empire. They are professional soldiers equipped at the expense of the state to which they answer. State troops are divided by the weaponry they carry, of which there are five common varieties: Halberdiers, Swordsmen, Spearmen, Handgunners and Crossbowmen.

Of these five divisions, each Elector Count is required to keep a standing force of Halberdiers the other groupings vary from state to state according to the tactics employed.