Towerjacks
This army page represents only bare bones information, and will be expanded with more details in the future.
Overview
While the League used to field a second army, the Towerjacks, that army ceased to exist in 346YE when its officers and soldiers dedicated themselves to the defence of their home territory (Holberg). While they were active, the Towerjacks were known for their expertise at siege warfare. With the liberation of Holberg, the officers of the Towerjacks let it be known that they were prepared to return to active duty, provided they could be returned to full strength. A motion before the Senate during the Summer Solstice 379YE gained permission to reinstate the Towerjacks. When their resupply and recruitment are complete, a new general was appointed in Winter 379YE.
The second League General leads the Towerjacks army, and is appointed (or re-appointed) at the Winter Solstice each year.
History
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The Towerjacks have always been associated with the city of Holberg. The army was originally mustered there, although it incorporated soldiers and engineers from all the (then) four cities. Students and professors from Holberg university, especially the college of engineering, formed a core part of the army and helped to give it its unique character.
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When the Druj invaded Holberg in 346YE, the Towerjacks were swift to respond. Following the disastrous defeat at the hands of the Mallum orcs, and the death of death of Empress Giselle, the seriously depleted Towerjacks were faced with a dreadful choice. Abandon Holberg and trust to the walls, or commit completely to its defence. With support from the League National Assembly, and against the wishes of a large section of the Imperial Military Council, the Towerjacks effectively disbanded, but in the process significantly improved the defences of Holberg. Over the next three decades, the former 'Jacks fought against regular Druj offensives, keeping Holberg as safe as they could.
In 379YE, Imperial forces delivered a crushing defeat to the Druj armies besieging the city, ultimately freeing the entire territory and driving the barbarians back into the Barrens. Having fulfilled their promise to defend Holberg, the 'Jacks were ready to march again in service to their Empire and their nation. That Summer the Imperial Senate agreed to bring the 'Jacks back to full strength and barely six months later the army - now composed of a new generation of soldiers backed up by experienced veterans of the long siege - once again raised its banners and went to war.
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Recent History
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In Summer 383YE, along with the Wolves of War, the 'Jacks were instrumental in driving the eternal Llofir out of Reikos. The Lord of Rot had claimed the region of Tamarbode, transforming it into a "garden" of mushrooms, fungus, and less identifiable things. They claimed they were content with that garden, taken as payment for helping remove Druj taint from the territory, but there were suspicions the eternal had more insidious plans. In the end, the 'Jacks were called on to help destroy the magical citadel raised by the Ender of Empires. With the aid of the Highborn garrison of Remember Exile, the League armies were victorious and Llofir forced to withdraw its presence back to the Spring realm. This campaign is further detailed in the Destroying angels wind of war.
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Traditions
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Composition
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Army Quality: Engineer
The soldiers of the Towerjacks were originally raised to take advantage of their expertise in siege tactics. Following an opportunity in Spring 384YE, and the Towerjacks having returned to Holberg in triumph through the Holmauer Gate, they are the Empire's only engineer army.
| Summit | Elected |
|---|---|
| Winter Solstice 386YE | Gabriel Barossa |
| Summer Solstice 386YE | Marcus Barossa Di Tassato |
| Summer Solstice 386YE | Jean d'Apulian |
| Winter Solstice 385YE | Natalia 'The Falcon' Barossa |
| Winter Solstice 384YE | Natalia 'The Falcon' Barossa |
| Winter Solstice 383YE | Natalia "The Falcon" Barossa |
| Winter Solstice 382YE | Natalia "The Falcon" Barossa |
| Winter Solstice 381YE | Natalia Barossa |
| Winter Solstice 380YE | Natalia Barossa |
| Summer Solstice 380YE | Dietrich Nieschteri Rezia von Temeschwar |
| Winter Solstice 379YE | Andrea von Holberg |
Recent Elections
This title is currently held by Gabriel Barossa; it will be reelected at Winter Solstice 387YE. The table to the right shows the citizens who have been elected to hold the title of General of the Towerjacks in the years since Empress Britta died.