Letter for Legate Balstan - War Project Proposals

[Daoud al-Maaz]

Honored Legate,

As requested, here are the war proposals gathered, including those lacking information or already completed. My own notes are added where relevant.



1) Refugee Recluta.
Proposer Name: Mirielle Rosseau.
Summary: Refugee Recruits.
Timetable: Short-term. Two weeks.
Cost:  2,500 per person. 15 men with a drill sergeant, 5 without. 12,500 to 37,500
Specifics:  The Commander will train and outfit 5 refugees as Recluta. If she secures a drill sergeant, she will do this for up to 15 refugees.
Note: This is made redundant with after conscription was raised.


2) Aerial Armaments.
Proposer Name: Apothar Mae Stern
Summary: None. Refused to provide.
Timetable: None. Refused to provide.
Cost: None. Refused to provide.
Specifics: None. Refused to provide.


3) Spidersilk Farming.
Proposer Name: Nonon Minakami.
Summary: Breeding and harvesting of spider silk, tailoring the silk into protective clothing.
Timetable: Mid-term. Potentially a month or two. Cost: 50,000 estimated, but the Acolyte is completely unsure.
Specifics: The Acolyte would capture, breed, and shelter spiders. Their silk would be harvested and given to tailors to use for the creation of protective garments for soldiers. This was something she came up with on the spot, and therefore lacks specifics.
Note: Mass production of protective clothing for the full body would be cost- or time-prohibitive. Recommend simple garb like bands around the neck, or patches for gaps in armor, to protect vitals.


4) Hive Spider Reinforcements.
Proposer Name: Welly Wormswill.
Summary: Capture the Hive Spider Queen, control her to wield her linked spiders as a weapon.
Timetable: Unclear. Short-term, potentially.
Cost:  Unstated. Letter to be sent to Legate Argent by Wormswill.
Specifics: Details to be sent to Legate Argent by Wormswill.
Note: Possibly already completed, or made redundant by another project under the Warmaster.


5) Zain's Projects.
Proposer Name: Zain al-Saiba.
Summary: Multiple, unspecified.
Timetable: To be announced.
Cost: To be announced.
Specifics: Zain has many projects needing funding, but will present them to the Council. Refused to provide.


6) Standard Potion Pack
Proposer Name: Daoud al-Maaz.

Summary: Potions deemed to be critical for survival should be brewed, packaged, and stockpiled to avoid delays during battle. This will additionally inject war funds into the local economy.

Timetable: Short-term, dependent largely on number of brewers and the swift access to funds.

Cost: Approximately 7,645 per person per mission at market value, 5,543 at-cost.
Typical Cost Scenarios:
8-man mission: 44,341 – 61,160.
12-man mission: 66,512 – 91,740.
20-man mission: 110,853 – 152,900

Specifics:
After interviewing soldiers and adventurers, it is found that the following types and numbers of portions are considered a must-have for a typical 3 to 5 hour excursion: 20 blur. 8 each of Endurance, Grace, Strength, Barkskin, and Shell. 5 Greater Insulation. 10 Clarity. 20 Serious Curing.

Preparing kits of typical potions to provide on missions, either at market value or through collaboration with brewers, will allow us to quickly respond to emergencies without the need for soldiers to run for the Souk or for brewers to be summoned.

Supplies will be brewed and stockpiled in advance. The cost includes simple packaging to allow each pack to be handed out quickly and easily. All packs are to be secured in the Janissary armory, used only for specific war missions, distributed prior to mass battles, or accessed during attacks on the citadel.

Note: Costs may be further reduced with mass-production agreements or mechanical automation of some steps. Perhaps Baz'eeli brewers might be enticed to come here for this project and courted to open a business in the new district?
While foraging for potions in the wilds is possible, there is no guarantee that the suitable volume and types of potions will be found. It also requires adventurers or soldiers to be sent out to find these supplies, expending their own supplies in the process while keeping them from other tasks.




- Sergeant Daoud al-Maaz

[Ziya]

Grateful for your work, Daoud. I have filed them with the Divan of War accordingly for their views and inputs.

Balstan