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-====== Mass Combat ======
-The Mass Combat Rules are different to those used in most fantasy RPGs.  Rather than being an attempt to use a simplified War Game, I have decided to continue with the heroic themes normally found in RPGs. Rather than commanding the troops of an army, the PCs are sent off on battle-critical missions that  are resolved in the same way as all other PC encounters.  The overall battle happens in the background -  however, the outcome of the battle depends on how well the PCs carry out their mission.
-===== Missions =====
-Heroic Missions can  range from sabotage, tactical missions, intelligence gathering and counter intelligence.  In some cultures it might include challenging a leader to single combat -  however, that doesn't work in all cultures.  Some thoughts ...
-  * Sneak round behind the enemy and destroy_the_boats / kill_the_mules they are using to bring supplies.
-  * We know the enemy have a 'Shock Unit' concealed on our left flank.  Seek them out and destroy them.
-  * We don't know how large their reserve is.  Sneak into their camp and check.
-  * We think there are enemy scouts in the woods.  Wind them and kill them.  Chase them off at the least.
-  * Sneak into the enemy camp and  disrupt them by fire, magic or whatever else you can think of. Just make sure you get out OK.
-  * The enemy is holding 5 trolls in reserve.  Stop them getting to the battlefield.
-  * Their necromancer was seen heading for an old battle-grave.  Find him and stop him.
-It could be almost anything that can be played out reasonably quickly and represent a short mission.  Every mission completed earns a combat bonus for your army.  The more effective you are - the bigger the bonus.
-===== Building an Army =====
-For every Defence Point a settlement has, it can send one unit to fight in the army.  Each defence point in the Campaign System represents a CR8 unit.  It might be a dozen foot soldiers, or a few cavalry -  BUT it still equates to a CR8 unit.  Clearly veteran and cavalry units are composed of fewer members and, if you need details  and gear, there are some examples described in[[pathfinder:off-the-shelf:military:start |  this section.]]