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since it allows the units in the rear ranks to fight together with those in the first rank.<br />
It is also good for ranged units.<br />
Square Formation<br />
Square is the bread-and-butter formation for the sword-wielding units. It is a robust<br />
formation that turns easily and is quick to face the enemy, avoiding flanking or rear<br />
attacks.<br />
Wedge Formation<br />
This is mainly a cavalry formation and is used to break the enemy’s battle order and<br />
to lower their morale. The wedge is very dangerous, especially when used with heavy<br />
cavalry. It is also recommended to be used by shock troops like the Teutonic Knights.<br />
Narrow formation<br />
Dense formations are more efficient in melee but are also more vulnerable to arrows.<br />
Wide formation<br />
Wide formations are less efficient in melee but are harder to hit with arrows.<br />
Wheeling<br />
You can wheel your squads left and right to improve the effect of the chosen formation<br />
and to avoid flank attacks.<br />
World View Simulation<br />
All battles can be fought without going into the Battle View. Instead, the battle can be<br />
simulated in the Strategic View. During the battle, you can click on it and you will see<br />
the type of battle, the leaders of the armies taking part with their respective bonuses,<br />
and a representation of the course of the battle. All conditions such as army morale<br />
and terrain are taken into account when calculating the outcome of the battle.<br />
Rebels<br />
Rebel armies spawn in provinces where the Rebellion Risk has become unbearably<br />
high. They always have a leader: the Rebel. Rebels have no banner and dress in white.<br />
Rebel armies usually consist of angered Peasants. If you do not fight the Rebels, they<br />
may decide to assault your town and claim independence. After a while, a Rebel becomes<br />
a Famous Rebel, making him much harder to beat. At this point, they start attacking<br />
neighboring provinces. Rebels disappear when the Rebellion Risk decreases<br />
or when killed.<br />
Loyalists<br />
After a province has been conquered and the realm changes the kingdom’s ownership,<br />
nostalgia may be so strong among the population that Loyalist armies may<br />
spawn. These units still feel loyal to their old kingdom and start to plunder or attack<br />
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