V'Orlan Family/V'Orlan Estate/Library/A Report on the Status of the Golden Lions as of 1020-07

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Lady-Imperatrix Alyssa of Perdan and the Armies of the Realm,
Lord-Marshal Ulric of Az Zarqua and the Golden Lions,
Lady-Marshal Delphine of Mulhouse and the Blackmane Paladins,

A report on the status of the Golden Lions in the aftermath of the Occupation at Chaos Temple.

At present, the Golden Lions are scattered across the Obsidian Isles, making their way piecemeal to Perdan City to refit for the assault on Troyes and then Westmoor. Our numbers are mostly steady, with the majority of troops in good condition, and those that are not, are courtiers that will not be engaging in the coming campaign in a frontline combat role.

Total Troops Posted to the Golden Lions

Across the entire army, we number 1445 men and women at 21000CS amongst 31 nobles. This entails a force of 688 Infantry, 344 Special Forces and Mixed Infantry, 361 Archers, and 52 Cavalry.

Campaign Ready Troops Posted to the Golden Lions

Considering distant lordships and the needs of courtiers, our true combat strength for the coming assault is far lower than what is posted to us. We stand effectively at 1165 men and women at just shy of 17400CS amongst 21 nobles. Effectively this measures out to 625 Infantry at 7750CS, 301 Special Forces and Mixed Infantry at 6400CS, 187 Archers at 2210CS, and 52 Cavalry at 995CS.

Remaining Body of Troops Posted to the Golden Lions

Volunteers from the Golden Lions to Chaos Temple count 151 Archers at an estimated 1895CS, and 33 Infantry at 500CS commanded by four nobles.

Five nobles within the ranks of the Golden Lions hold positions as courtiers and administrators and field approximately 55 troops at 600CS.

The final missing figure is his Grace, Duke Banetal of Aix, with 43 Special Forces at 750CS, though he can most definitely field far more than that.

Estimated Refit Capability
Overall, should emergency strike and the entire realm be called to repulse invasion, I estimate the Golden Lions can increase our strength to approximately 1700 troops at just under 25000CS. Lords, Ladies, and Knights currently marching under the war-banner of the Golden Lion at present are close to full strength, but could likely swell to 17700CS if all warriors are appropriately funded, pressing 21000CS if our detachment to Chaos Temple is recalled and funded fully as well.

Additional Observations
With the rise in the number of administration oriented nobles and their impact on the numbers presented to Marshal Ulric and myself in summaries of our forces, I might suggest consideration be given to the formation of an administrative body similar to an army into which courtiers and the like could be more effectively coordinated. If a similar situation is present in the Blackmane Paladins, I would think it preferable to remove non-combatants from our planning considerations and consolidate them.

In Faithful Service to Perdan and her Territories,

Rogos V'Orlan
Vice-Marshal of the Golden Lions
Knight of Perdan Mines