Policy

Varangian Guard

byz_varangian_guard_policyin_game/common/laws/01_military_laws.txt:364

The Varangian Guard, drawn from Norse, English, and other northern peoples, bound by personal oath to the Emperor serve as the imperial bodyguard and household shock troops. Their loyalty is purchased, not inherited, making them immune to the factional intrigues that plague Greek noble officers. Their axes have defended the throne for generations, and their fierce discipline sets a standard for the whole army.

Requires

ByzantiumCountrypotential

Modifiers

Number of Varangian Units+2
Mercenary Range Modifier+20%
Non-Culture Levy Size+10%
Monthly Progress to Defensive+0.1

Definitionin_game/common/laws/01_military_laws.txt:364

365unique = yes

366potential = {

367has_or_had_tag = BYZ

}

369country_modifier = {

370num_of_varangian_units = 2

371mercenary_range_modifier = 0.2

372wrong_culture_levy_size = 0.1

373monthly_towards_defensive = societal_value_monthly_move (0.1)

}

375estate_preferences = {

crown_estate

}

378years = 2