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2009-09-18T15:00:55Z

Benefits of Preparation

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	'''Keywords:''' ''Preparation; Mental;''		'''Keywords:''' ''Preparation; Mental;''

	'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed immediately beforehand. Select ONE of the ~~eight~~ Warfare Modifiers. When Conflict is joined, that Warfare modifier is ignored for the battle. You can only use this power once before each conflict.		'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed immediately beforehand. Select any ONE of the Warfare Modifiers other than ''Superior Numbers''. When Conflict is joined, that Warfare modifier is ignored for the battle. You can only use this power once before each conflict.
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Asklepios: /* Overview */

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Overview

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	These techniques can only be used for '''mental conflict'''. Additionally, they can only be used in ''mental conflicts'' that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war.		These techniques can only be used for '''mental conflict'''. Additionally, they can only be used in ''mental conflicts'' that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war.

	Note that Sun Tzu's famous text "The Art of War" is still many many centuries away in the default setting, so tactics and strategy really are secret arts in this era. Unless the Xia has a mentor who already knows of the chi principles of the ''Art of War'', it is unlikely he will find or access such secrets~~. Of course, if he is talented in the specialised skill of '''Warcraft''' then it is possible he can work out the techniques below for himself, and find the secrets within his own mind and experience~~.		Note that Sun Tzu's famous text "The Art of War" is still many many centuries away in the default setting, so tactics and strategy really are secret arts in this era. Unless the Xia has a mentor who already knows of the chi principles of the ''Art of War'', it is unlikely he will find or access such secrets.

	Its also worth noting that this lore sheet on its own likely won't win many battles - a smart general will have mastered the [[Xia: Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind\|Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind]], and will apply them to his warcraft.		Its also worth noting that this lore sheet on its own likely won't win many battles - a smart general will have mastered the [[Xia: Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind\|Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind]], and will apply them to his warcraft.

			==Prerequisites==

			Even with a suitable teacher or source of Lore, it is impossible for a Xia to begin training in the Art of War without knowing the [[Xia: Specialised Skills\|Specialised Skill]] '''Warcraft'''.

	==Warfare and Optional Rules==		==Warfare and Optional Rules==

Asklepios at 16:08, 20 January 2009

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			''"His armies attack, and he thinks mere numbers are enough. They are not. I have analysed his form, and will now exploit his weaknesses. My army is prepared. My army works as a harmonious whole, with yang and yin elements flowing to create perfect concordance. I cannot lose."''

	=Overview=		=Overview=

Asklepios: /* Overview */

2009-01-20T15:17:42Z

Overview

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	These techniques can only be used for '''mental conflict'''. Additionally, they can only be used in ''mental conflicts'' that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war.		These techniques can only be used for '''mental conflict'''. Additionally, they can only be used in ''mental conflicts'' that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war.

	Note that Sun Tzu's famous text "The Art of War" is still many many centuries away in the default setting, so tactics and strategy really are secret arts in this era.		Note that Sun Tzu's famous text "The Art of War" is still many many centuries away in the default setting, so tactics and strategy really are secret arts in this era. Unless the Xia has a mentor who already knows of the chi principles of the ''Art of War'', it is unlikely he will find or access such secrets. Of course, if he is talented in the specialised skill of '''Warcraft''' then it is possible he can work out the techniques below for himself, and find the secrets within his own mind and experience.

	Its also worth noting that this lore sheet on its own likely won't win many battles - a smart general will have mastered the [[Xia: Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind\|Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind]], and will apply them to his warcraft.		Its also worth noting that this lore sheet on its own likely won't win many battles - a smart general will have mastered the [[Xia: Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind\|Eight Lessons of Rightful Mind]], and will apply them to his warcraft.

Asklepios at 15:02, 20 January 2009

2009-01-20T15:02:48Z

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	'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour.		'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour.

			'''Keywords:''' ''Preparation; Mental;''

	'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed beforehand. You assess the strength of an enemy general and his army. This instantly tells you his Mental trait, his Trigram ratings and the size and nature of any ''Warfare Modifiers'' that would be applied to your side or his if it were to come to a conflict right now. Unfortunately, it doesn't let you know anything about his kung fu secrets!		'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed beforehand. You assess the strength of an enemy general and his army. This instantly tells you his Mental trait, his Trigram ratings and the size and nature of any ''Warfare Modifiers'' that would be applied to your side or his if it were to come to a conflict right now. Unfortunately, it doesn't let you know anything about his kung fu secrets!
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	'''Cost:''' None. Always on.		'''Cost:''' None. Always on.

			'''Keywords:''' ''Preparation; Mental;''

	'''Effect:''' If targeted by ''Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself'' you can choose to withold all information. The enemy becomes aware of you using this power to block him.		'''Effect:''' If targeted by ''Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself'' you can choose to withold all information. The enemy becomes aware of you using this power to block him.
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	'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour.		'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour.

			'''Keywords:''' ''Preparation; Mental;''

	'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed immediately beforehand. Select ONE of the eight Warfare Modifiers. When Conflict is joined, that Warfare modifier is ignored for the battle. You can only use this power once before each conflict.		'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed immediately beforehand. Select ONE of the eight Warfare Modifiers. When Conflict is joined, that Warfare modifier is ignored for the battle. You can only use this power once before each conflict.
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	'''Cost:''' None.		'''Cost:''' None.

			'''Keywords:''' ''Modifier; Mental;''

	'''Effect:''' During a Mental Conflict that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war, you regain 1 Yang Chi after each attack you make, and regain 1 Yin Chi after each defence you make.		'''Effect:''' During a Mental Conflict that relate to commanding military forces in battle and war, you regain 1 Yang Chi after each attack you make, and regain 1 Yin Chi after each defence you make.

Asklepios: /* Warfare and Optional Rules */

2009-01-14T09:04:35Z

Warfare and Optional Rules

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	* '''Superior Weaponskill...''' +1 accuracy to the general for each 20% more weaponskill his army has.		* '''Superior Weaponskill...''' +1 accuracy to the general for each 20% more weaponskill his army has.
	* '''Superior Fitness...''' +1 power to the general per 20% better physical fitness his army has.		* '''Superior Fitness...''' +1 power to the general per 20% better physical fitness his army has.
	* '''Superior Communications...''' +1 ~~dice pool~~ to the general per 20% better comms his force has.		* '''Superior Communications...''' +1 motion to the general per 20% better comms his force has.
	* '''Superior Mobility...''' +1 initiative and max multiple attacks to the general per 20% better mobility his army has.		* '''Superior Mobility...''' +1 initiative and max multiple attacks to the general per 20% better mobility his army has.
	* '''Superior Discipline...''' +1 interference to the general for each 20% more discipline his army has.		* '''Superior Discipline...''' +1 interference to the general for each 20% more discipline his army has.

Asklepios: /* Warfare and Optional Rules */

2009-01-13T16:58:30Z

Warfare and Optional Rules

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	* '''Superior Weaponskill...''' +1 accuracy to the general for each 20% more weaponskill his army has.		* '''Superior Weaponskill...''' +1 accuracy to the general for each 20% more weaponskill his army has.
	* '''Superior ~~Terrain~~...''' +1 power to the general per 20% better ~~terrain~~ his army ~~occupies~~.		* '''Superior Fitness...''' +1 power to the general per 20% better physical fitness his army has.
	* '''Superior Communications...''' +1 dice pool to the general per 20% better comms his force has.		* '''Superior Communications...''' +1 dice pool to the general per 20% better comms his force has.
	* '''Superior Mobility...''' +1 initiative and max multiple attacks to the general per 20% better mobility his army has.		* '''Superior Mobility...''' +1 initiative and max multiple attacks to the general per 20% better mobility his army has.
	* '''Superior Discipline...''' +1 interference to the general for each 20% more discipline his army has.		* '''Superior Discipline...''' +1 interference to the general for each 20% more discipline his army has.
	* '''Superior Equipment...''' +1 absorption to the general per 20% better equipment his soldiers have.		* '''Superior Equipment...''' +1 absorption to the general per 20% better equipment his soldiers have.
	* '''Superior ~~Stealth~~...''' +1 evasion to the general per 20% better ~~stealth~~ his army ~~has~~.		* '''Superior Position...''' +1 evasion to the general per 20% better terrain and position his army occupies.
	* '''Superior Numbers...''' +(Mental Trait) mental resilience to the general for each 20% greater numbers he has.		* '''Superior Numbers...''' +(Mental Trait) mental resilience to the general for each 20% greater numbers he has.

Asklepios: /* Benefits of Preparation */

2009-01-13T16:57:00Z

Benefits of Preparation

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	'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour.		'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour.

	'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed immediately beforehand. Select ~~one~~ of the eight Warfare Modifiers. When Conflict is joined, that Warfare modifier is ignored for the battle.		'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed immediately beforehand. Select ONE of the eight Warfare Modifiers. When Conflict is joined, that Warfare modifier is ignored for the battle. You can only use this power once before each conflict.
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	=Flow of Battle=		=Flow of Battle=

Asklepios: /* Warfare is Deception */

2009-01-13T16:56:09Z

Warfare is Deception

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	'''Cost:''' None. Always on.		'''Cost:''' None. Always on.

	'''Effect:''' If targeted by ''Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself'' you can ~~either~~ choose to withold all information, or to ~~give~~ a ~~report but give fabricated information as to~~ one of the three categories of 1) Your Trigrams 2) Your ~~kung fu secrets~~ 3) Size of ~~Warfarw modifiers~~. Whichever category you choose, you can create any information you like - the other two categories are reported accurately. ~~If you are using this power to block all information, the~~ enemy ~~becomes~~ aware of ~~your power use. If~~ you ~~are~~ using this power to deceive, then the enemy does not become aware of your power use, and additionally this power ("warfare is deception") will be excluded from your list of kung fu secrets, regardless of your chosen category.		'''Effect:''' If targeted by ''Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself'' you can choose to withold all information. The enemy becomes aware of you using this power to block him.

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			'''Effect:''' If targeted by ''Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself'' you can choose to or allow information to be taken, but substitute a portion of it with fabrications. Select one of the three categories of 1) Your Trigrams 2) Your Mental Trait 3) Size of ''Warfare Modifiers''. Whichever category you choose, you can create any information you like - the other two categories are reported accurately. The enemy is not made aware of you using this power.
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	=Benefits of Preparation=		=Benefits of Preparation=

Asklepios: /* Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself */

2009-01-13T16:53:52Z

Know Your Enemies, Know Yourself

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	'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour.		'''Cost:''' None. Takes one hour.

	'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed beforehand. You assess the strength of an enemy general and his army. This instantly tells you his Mental trait, his Trigram ratings~~, and kung fu secrets he has that would be applicable to the battle,~~ and the size and nature of any ''Warfare Modifiers'' that would be applied to your side or his if it were to come to a conflict right now.		'''Effect:''' This power cannot be used ''during'' the Conflict, and must be completed beforehand. You assess the strength of an enemy general and his army. This instantly tells you his Mental trait, his Trigram ratings and the size and nature of any ''Warfare Modifiers'' that would be applied to your side or his if it were to come to a conflict right now. Unfortunately, it doesn't let you know anything about his kung fu secrets!
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	=Warfare is Deception=		=Warfare is Deception=