Despite these drawbacks, the province-wide manufactory is still a powerful tool for the kingdom. It allows for quick production of important goods, and it can be used to boost the economy of a province. ..

-A city’s defences against an attack from the outside -A city’s defences against an attack from within -A city’s defences against an attack from a foreign power

On the borders of two powerful neighbors, who are difficult to defeat. There are often bottlenecks between these ranges, which make it difficult for either side to cross.

The provinces offer fallback positions, but they’re not as valuable as you’d think.

Ramparts Defensiveness

A rampart’s +15% defensiveness isn’t much on its own, but defensive modifiers are meant to be stacked to create an impregnable position.

  1. The province has a high population density.
  2. The province is a major trade center.
  3. The province is a religious center.
  4. The province is a military center.
  5. The province has strong economic ties to another province with the same modifiers. ..

Attrition

Attrition damage is inflicted on besieging armies by forts. These modifiers are uncommon and usually tied to difficult terrain and harsh climate.

The only way to stop the ramparts is to take them down.

When you stack them on a fort, you can sap more of your enemy’s manpower. This causes their war exhaustion to rise. ..

The high war exhaustion caused by the conflict can lead to unrest and a decrease in manpower recovery. This can potentially plague your enemy with rebels, while also reducing their war enthusiasm. This can have a negative effect on your war effort and could lead to a defeat.

The low war enthusiasm of your enemies means that they are more likely to accept a peace offer with unfavorable peace terms.

If you are facing a powerful foe, the damage from your ramparts can help even the odds in your favor. ..