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Rebuilding the Theme System

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We have looked to the golden age of the Middle Byzantine period to solve our manpower crisis. By granting hereditary land plots to Akritai (border guards) in exchange for perpetual military service, we create a self-sustaining defense force deeply rooted in the soil they protect. This system reduces our reliance on expensive mercenaries and ensures that every province has a dedicated militia capable of holding the line until the main imperial army arrives.

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