Varlandic Army

The Varlandic Army (Skanoric: Vårländsk Här; Korpparic: Vårciernen Armeija​​​​​​​; Meric: Vårciernen Armee), also known colloquially as the Karoliners or Karoleans, is the primary fighting force of the Kingdom of Varland and consists of a core of professional cavalry and heavy infantry backed up by levied forces, which are commanded officers drawn from the noble classes.

The army consists of a total of 42,000 enlisted soldiers, along with an additional 42,000-84,000 conscripts, 82,000-126,000 militiamen, 42,000 auxiliaries and 168,000 support personnel. As of mid 628 K.C, with the beginnings of the Azerite War, the army once again mobilised to a wartime footing, with a small expedition having been sent to assist the Alliance in the attack on Lordaeron.

Subdivisions
To ensure proper command, control and allocation of forces, the Varlandic Army is divided into a number of subdivisions, as follows:

Field Army
The largest subdivision of the Varlandic Army, a Field Army is further designated as either a Provincial Army or a Army Group. Provincial Armies are the largest Varlandic logistical and recruitment unit and consist of a number of Corps raised from the same geographical area. Meanwhile, Army Groups consist of all the forces assigned to a certain theatre.

The Varlandic Army contains the following Provincial Armies: Meanwhile, it contains the following Army Groups:

Corps
Primarily designed as a logistical and recruiting unit, the Varlandic Corps generally consists of all regiments raised from a single Duchy and is 12,000-18,000 soldiers and 12,000-18,000 militiamen strong. The Varlandic Army has a total of 7 Corps, as follows:

Division
The primary strategical unit of the Army, Divisions consist of all the infantry or cavalry battalions in a Corps, along with attached Auxiliary units for Engineering and Artillery. A Division contains 6,000-9,000 soldiers and 3,000 auxiliaries at full strength.

Brigade
The largest tactical unit of the Varlandic Army, Brigades are formed on an as-need basis when on campaign and are led by a Brigadier.

Regiment
Although the primary battlefield unit of the Army is the Battalion, all Battalions from a single County are grouped into a Regiment, which consists of a mix of infantry and cavalry and is primarily used for recruitment and other logistical purposes.

There are a total of 33 Regiments of the Army, as follows:

Battalion
The largest Varlandic unit to consist solely of either infantry, cavalry, engineering or artillery, Battalions consist of 1200-1800 soldiers and around 600 non-combatants formed into 3 Squadrons and are commanded by a Captain.

Squadron/Wing
The smallest tactical unit of the army, the Squadron consists of 400-600 men and around 150 non-combatants formed into 2-3 Companies and is led by a Captain-Lieutenant.

Company/Lance
The smallest logistical unit of the army, Companies consist of 200 men and around 50 non-combatants formed into 4 Troops and are commanded by a Premier.

Troop/Talon
Consisting of 60 soldiers, Troops consist of one Command Team of 12 men and six Squads of 8 men. The Command Team consists of 1 Sub-Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant, 1 Batman/Musician and 9 Musicians, while Squads are formed as described below. Artillery Troops also contain 3 artillery pieces.

Squad/Section
Divided into 2 Teams, Squads consist of 8 Soldiers and are commanded by a Corporal.

Team
The smallest unit of the army, Teams consist of 4 Soldiers and are commanded by a Senior Soldier.

Tactics
The Varlandic Army, due to its relatively small size, tactically focuses on short, decisive battles, to combat the enemy's superior numbers. Known as the Gå På or Go On, this is done via the use of highly aggressive close combat assaults by the infantry and cavalry, backed up by artillery fire.

Line
Forming the core of the Gå På method, the Line Formation consists of each company or battalion formed into a line four ranks deep. Heavy Infantry are placed in the middle of each battalion or company, with the Medium Infantry on their flanks and the Light Infantry in a skirmish line in front. Avantiers, Grenadiers and Tirailliers are placed on the flanks of each group of Heavy, Medium or Light Infantry respectively, while Piquiers, Musketiers and Carabiniers are placed in the centre and Halberdiers, Fusiliers and Rodeliers are placed between the two. Finally, artillery pieces are placed in the middle of each Squadron. On a larger level, Battalions are formed into a checkboard pattern of two lines.

When on the offensive, the formation advances at a standard marching pace, as follows: If this initial attack begins to break the enemy army, then then the reserve battalions are advanced to reinforce the new position, before repeating the attack. Should the attack fail, then the battalions retreat back to their initial position to be reinforced by reserves.
 * 600 Feet: Artillery halts and delivers a salvo. First Line continues to advance or lets the skirmishers go forward to harass the enemy. Second Line halts upon reaching the artillery positions.
 * 300 Feet: Infantry enter missile range and break into a run.
 * 150 Feet: Infantry halt and deliver a salvo, with grenadiers firing grenades. Hits are highly likely at this range.
 * 75 Feet: Infantry halts and fires a second salvo, with grenadiers throwing grenades. All units immediately charge into melee following this salvo. Hits are almost guarantied at this range.

When on the defensive, the Infantry engage enemy forces with musketry once they are within 150 Feet. Should the enemy advance further to 75 Feet, the ranks double-up to deliver a salvo all at once, before the First Line counter-charges the off-balance enemy, with the Second Line retreating to pour fire into the enemy flanks.

Späckad
Used when there is a greater than usual threat from melee troops or cavalry, the Späckad formation consists of six ranks instead of four, with the first, second, fifth and sixth made up of Medium Infantry and the third and fourth made of Heavy Infantry. As with the standard line, Light Infantry are deployed in skirmish formation in front of the main line.

Square
The best form of defence against cavalry assaults, or when outnumbered, the square formation or Kvadrat consists of späckaded companies formed into a rectangle, with two long sides of 2 companies each and two short sides of 1 company. As with the standard line, Light Infantry and Artillery are placed outside the formation and are able to retreat inside it when the enemy gets close.

Column
Used for manoeuvring or by inexperienced troops for assaults, the Column formation consist of a battalion's six companies formed in two files, with Light Infantry on the flanks or in front of each company. This formation is the simplest to manoeuvre or attack in, as the rear ranks keep the front moving, but is vulnerable to artillery and getting out of control.

Skirmish
Designed to maximise the accuracy of individual shooting, the Skirmish formation consists of a spread out cloud of Light Infantrymen. In this formation the sword and shield armed Rodeliers are placed on the flanks, while the ranged Tirailliers and Carabiniers form the centre.

Divisional Formation
On a divisional level, the Varlandic infantry typically combines units in various formations. The foremost unit consists of a battalion of Light Infantry formed in skirmish formation, who engage the enemy from 150 feet away. 150 feet behind the skirmishers is a Line Infantry brigade in Line Formation, while another 150 feet behind is another Line Infantry brigade, also in line formation and positioned to defend the flanks of the first brigade. Any reserves are formed into columns another 150 feet behind the second brigade, while finally the divisional artillery is positioned 150 feet behind that.

Heavy Infantry/Dragoons
The melee troops of the Varlandic Army, the Heavy Infantry serve as defensive force for the army's ranged units and as a heavy assault force, as they make up only 20% of the total infantry force. Meanwhile, Heavy Dragoons serve as a support for the Heavy Cavalry and also make up 20% of the total dragoon force.

Foot/Horse Piquiers
Formed from conscripted levies, Piquiers or Pikemen (Fot/Häst Pykjäri in Skanoric) are, like all Heavy troops, armoured in full-plate armour and armed with a pike and sword. Piquiers form the centre of a Formation and make up half of the Heavy Infantry or Dragoons.

Foot/Horse Halberdiers
The Varlandic equivalent of Footmen or Horsemen, Halberdiers (known in Skanoric as Fot/Häst Hillebardjäri) are armoured in full-plate armour and armed with a bardiche and sword. Halberdiers typically form the middle of a formation and make up one third of the Heavy Infantry or Dragoons.

Foot/Horse Avantiers
The elite of the Heavy Infantry, Foot Avantiers (Fot/Häst Stromjäri) are, like the Foot Halberdiers, armoured in full plate armour, though they are armed with a greatsword instead. Foot Avantiers typically form the flanks of a heavy infantry formation and make up one sixth of the Heavy Infantry or Dragoons.

Medium Infantry/Dragoons
The bulk of the Varlandic Infantry, the Medium Infantry is mostly made up of conscripted peasants and core of professional soldiery and makes up 40% of the Infantry in total. Like the Heavy Dragoons, Medium Dragoons provide support for the Medium Cavalry and also make up 40% of the total dragoon force.

Foot/Horse Musketiers
The primary units of the Varlandic Infantry or Dragoons, Musketiers (Fot/Häst Muskötjäri) are also armoured in medium armour and are armed with a musket and sword. They form the centre of a medium infantry formation and make up half of the Medium Infantry or Dragoons.

Foot/Horse Fusiliers
The junior elite medium infantrymen or Dragoons, Fusiliers (Fot/Häst Fysiljäri) are, like their comrades, armoured in medium armour and are armed with a fusil, bayonet and sword. They form the flanks of a medium formation and make up a third of the Medium Infantry or Dragoons.

Foot/Horse Grenadiers
The elite troops of the Medium Infantry or Dragoons, Grenadiers (Fot/Häst Grenadjäri) are also armoured in medium armour and are armed with a hand mortar and sword. Grenadiers also form the flanks of a medium infantry formation and make up the remaining sixth of the Medium Infantry or Dragoons.

Light Infantry/Dragoons
The scouts of the Varlandic Infantry, the Light Infantry and Dragoons make up 40% of the Varlandic Infantry or Dragoons, respectively.

Foot/Horse Carabiniers
The main force of the Light Infantry, Carabiniers (Fot/Häst Karbinjäri) are armed with a carbine and sword. They make up half of the Light Infantry or Dragoons.

Foot/Horse Rodeliers
Effectively light Footmen, Rodeliers (Fot/Häst Sköldjäri) are armoured in light armour and armed with a hand-axe, sword and shield. They typically form the flanks of a light infantry formation and make up a third of the Light Infantry or Dragoons.

Foot/Horse Tirailleurs
The elite of the Light Infantrymen. Tirailleurs (Fot/Häst Gevärjäri) are armed with a rifle and sword and make up a sixth of the Light Infantry or Dragoons.

Heavy Cavalry
The shock troops of the Varlandic Army, the Heavy Cavalry serve as a tactical reserve during battles, waiting for the enemy lines to weaken before making a breakthrough. Like the Heavy Infantry, they make up a total of 20% of the cavalry.

Horse Cuirassiers
The levied troops of the Heavy Cavalry, the Cuirassiers (Häst Kyrassiäri) are armoured in full plate like the Heavy Infantry and armed with a sword and pistol. Cuirassiers from the wings and rear of a formation and make up half of the Heavy Cavalry.

Horse Cavaliers
The Varlandic equivalent of Knights, the Cavaliers (Häst Kavaljäri) are armed and armoured in the same way as the Cuirassiers, though they also carry lances. Cavaliers form the centre of a formation and make up half of the Heavy Cavalry.

Medium Cavalry
Forming the bulk of the cavalry, the Medium Cavalry are typically posted on the flanks of the infantry, protecting them from enemy cavalry and exploiting openings to attack the flanks. They make up 40% of the cavalry.

Horse Sabriers
The levied Medium Cavalry, the Sabriers (Häst Sabeljäri) are armoured in medium armour and armed with a sword and pistol. Like the Cuirassiers, Sabriers form the flanks and rear of a formation and make up half of the Medium Cavalry.

Horse Lanciers
Trained to use their lances to break enemy formations, the Lanciers (Häst Uhljäri) are armoured in the same way as the Sabriers, while they are armed with a lance, sword and pistol. Lanciers form the centre of a formations, much like the Cavaliers, and make up half of the Medium Cavalry.

Light Cavalry
The scouts and skirmishers of the cavalry, units of Light Cavalry are either attached to Medium Cavalry units to serve as scouts, or are used independently as skirmishers. Light Cavalry make up 40% of the Varlandic cavalry.

Horse Pistoliers
Formed from levied hunters and woodsmen, the Pistoliers (Häst Pistoljäri) are armoured in light armour and, as their name suggests, armed with a sword and pistol. Unlike the other levied cavalry, Pistoliers form the centre of a formation, though they still make up 50% of the Light Cavalry.

Horse Eclairiers
The best scouts of the Varlandic cavalry, the Eclairiers (Häst Spanjäri) are armed with a rifle, sword and pistol. Eclairiers form the flanks of a formation and make up half of the Light Cavalry.

Foot/Horse Artillery
Maning the largest weapons of the Varlandic Army, the Artillery are used in a variety of roles, from close range fire support to long range bombardment.

Foot/Horse Bombardiers
The light troops of the artillery, the Bombardiers (Fot/Häst Bombarderjäri) are armed with a sword and man both the army's light artillery pieces and, more recently, it's stormmuskets. Bombardiers generally provide direct fire support to an infantry line and make up half of the artillery.

Foot/Horse Culveriniers
Used to provide long distance bombardment, the Culveriniers (Fot/Häst Kulverinjäri) are, like all artillerists, armed with a sword. They man the medium artillery pieces and make up a third of the artillery.

Foot/Horse Cannoniers
The elite of the artillery, the Cannoniers (Fot/Häst Kanonjäri) are armed with a sword and man the heavy artiller pieces. They are typically grouped with the Culveriniers and make up a sixth of the artillery.

Foot/Horse Engineers
More correctly translated as workers, the engineering corps fulfils the role that peasant typically hold in other Alliance armies, constructing bases and fieldworks.

Foot/Horse Sappers
Typically recruited from miners and quarry workers, the Sappers (Fot/Häst Sappöri) are armed with a sword, sometimes a blunderbuss, and a variety of tools such as axes, picks and hammers. They form half of the Engineering Corps.

Foot/Horse Pioneers
The professional engineering troops, the Pioneers (Fot/Häst Pionjäri) are armed in the same way as the Sappers and form a third of the Engineering Corps

Foot/Horse Engineers
The elite of the corps, the Engineers (Fot/Häst Ingenjöri) are armed the same as the Sappers and Pioneers and make up a sixth of the Engineering Corps.

Melee Weapons
Forged in the numerous smithies around the Kingdom, the melee weapons used by the Varlandic Army each follow a standardised design and pattern, all of which were created following the standardisation of the army after the Second War. The majority of these weapons are forged from steel, although many of the older ancestral weapons born by officers are forged from Dark Iron.

Pattern 605 Dirk
A foot-long dagger used as the melee sidearm by all members of the Varlandic Army, the Pattern 605 Dirk consists of a double-edged and flame-bladed blade and a simple hooked cross-guard. The Dirk is designed to be used both in one's primary hand as their main weapon or in their off hand as a parrying weapon.

Pattern 605 Infantry Degen
A two foot-long shortsword used as the standard melee weapon for the Krygare, the Pattern 605 Infantry Degen is, like the Dirk, a double-edged and flame-bladed blade. The Degen's hilt consists of a simple curved cross-guard, designed to protect the front of the wielder's hand.

Pattern 605 Infantry Sabre-Briquet
The standard melee weapon of the Jääkärit, the Pattern 605 Infantry Sabre-Briquet is, like the Degen, a two foot-long shortsword. However, the Sabre-Briquet bears a curved blade in contrast to the straight one of the Degen, making it better for larger slashing attacks instead of close-range stabs.

Pattern 605 Infantry Flambard
Used by the elite infantrymen of the Army, the Pattern 605 Infantry Flambard is a four foot-long greatsword designed for breaking through enemy formations. Much like a scaled up version of the Degen, the Flambard's blade is straight and flame-bladed, though it is used less for stabbing and more for large, sweeping attacks.

Pattern 605 Cavalry Flamberge
Used as the primary weapon of Ryttare, the Cavalry Flamberge is a three foot-long straight sword designed to be used to attack armoured enemy horsemen. When held out straight by a charging horsemen, the Flamberge is able to piece enemy armour relatively easy, while allowing the wielder to stay out of the range of return strikes.

Pattern 605 Cavalry Sabre
The primary weapon of the Husaarit, the Cavalry Sabre is a simple, three foot-long, curved blade designed for scything down unarmoured infantrymen. Intended for sweeping cuts and slashing attacks, the Sabre however is relatively poor at piercing enemy armour.

Pattern 605 Infantry Pike
The standard weapon of conscripted Heavy Infantrymen, the Infantry Pike is a 18 foot long, two handed spear used to defend against cavalry charges.

Pattern 615 Cavalry Lance
Carried by the elite cavalrymen of the Army, the Cavalry Lance is an eight foot long spear designed to break up formations via charging. Additionally, unlike the heavier variants wielded by most knights, the Lance is easily able to be wielded when un-couched, making it useful for attacking scattered enemy infantry.

Pattern 615 Cavalry Pick
Designed as a way to combined the sweeping attack of the Sabre with the armour-piercing abilities of the Flamberge, the Cavalry Pick is, as its name suggests, a pick-like implement which is used in the charge in much the same way as a Sabre, with the pointed head able to punch through armour and bone alike. The Pick is issued to all cavalrymen of the Varlandic Army.

Pattern 615 Bardiche
Used by the professional Halberdiers, the Bardiches of the Varlandic Army are long-handled, heavy axes which are used due to their ability to easily kill large enemies such as tauren, ogres and felguards.

Pattern 615 Hand-Axe
Used by Rodeliers, the Varlandic Hand-Axe is a heavy implement designed to mimic the Bardiche's ability to crush through armour, although it sacrifices balance to do so.

Artillery Weapons
Providing heavy support for the army, Varlandic artillery weapons are, like their Ranged Weapons, made by Rostung. These weapons consist primarily of medium ranged, shell firing Licornes for infantry support, backed up by long ranged, solid shot firing Cannons. Additionally, the Varlandic Army makes use of more recent artillery technologies in the form of the Stormcannon and the Stormmusket, a quick-firing versions of a cannon or musket with a rotating magazine; and the Dragon Gun, a flame-throwing device.

Varlandic artillery pieces are given a designation consisting of their type, along with their bore width in linjes and their shot weight in tionmarks. Thus a Licorne 47/240 is a Licorne that has a bore width of 4.7 inches and fires 12 pound shells.

Vehicles
Used to provide mobile heavy fire support and transportation, the vehicles employed by the Varlandic Army consist mostly of Steam Tanks, although a number of Steam Trucks are also in service.

Varlandic Steam Tanks are generally divided into two specialisations, based on their intended role. The standard ratio of tanks is 2 Hunters for every 3 Demolishers or Reapers. There are two main doctrines and viewpoints surrounding the design of the army's steam tanks and their development. The first doctrine focuses on supporting units of infantry or cavalry and thus favours a large artillery piece in the hull, while the second focuses on independent tank units, thus using a primary weapon in the turret. These doctrines have led to the development of the Järnstridvagn and the Rautasotavaunu respectively.
 * Hunter Pattern: Armed with a Cannon, the Hunter Pattern is designed to engage enemy vehicles or monsters.
 * Demolisher Pattern: Armed with a Licorne, the Demolisher Pattern is designed to attack enemy formations and strongpoints.
 * Reaper Pattern: Armed with Twin Stormcannons as their primary weapon, the Reaper Pattern Tanks are designed to defend the flanks of the Hunters and provide limited anti-air capabilities.

The majority of Varlandic Steam Tanks are a recent development and closely related Neuenlandic vehicles such as the Blight Tank, as they were designed from stolen Neuenlandic plans captured after the War against the Lich King.

Although officially described as "Steam Vehicles", Varlandic vehicles are typically propelled by a Air Engine, which allows them to avoid needing to re-fill with water.

Järnstridvagn I Light Steam Tank
Consisting of a light, triple-tracked steam tank, the Järnstridvagn I, or Iron War Wagon Mark One, abbreviated as JäStrv I, is designed support scout units.
 * Weight: 8 short tons
 * Height: 8 feet
 * Width: 6 feet
 * Length: 16 feet
 * Crew: 3 men (1 Driver, 1 Commander, 1 Gunner)

JäStrv Is are typically armed with the following option, as their main weapon, mounted in the hull: Additionally, they are armed with a secondary weapon, which is mounted in a rotating turret: The Varlandic Army contains a total of 180 JäStrv Is.
 * Licorne 37/120
 * Twin Cannon 24/60
 * Twin Stormmusket 7/1

Järnstridvagn II Medium Steam Tank
Abbreviated as JäStrv II, the Järnstridvagn II is designed to act in support of an infantry force.
 * Weight: 28 tonnes
 * Height: 9 feet
 * Width: 9 feet
 * Length: 21 feet
 * Crew: 9 men (1 Driver, 1 Commander, 1 Engineer, 2 Loaders, 4 Gunners)

Each JäStrv II is armed with the following in its hull: Meanwhile, they are also armed with one of the following in their turret: Finally, JäStrv IIs have two sponsons, each with one of the following: There are a total of 180 JäStrv IIs in service with the Varlandic Army.
 * Licorne 47/240
 * Twin Cannon 30/120
 * Twin Stormcannon 20/20
 * Licorne 30/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Twin Stormmusket 7/1

Järnstridvagn III Heavy Steam Tank
Akin to a mobile fortress, the Järnstridvagn III, abbreviated as JäStrv III, is a large steam tank designed to assist the vanguard of an assault. Armed with numerous cannons, the Järnstridvagn III is an extremely well armoured vehicle and is almost impervious to most light weapons.
 * Weight: 80 short tons
 * Height: 16 feet
 * Width: 12 feet
 * Length: 40 feet
 * Crew: 12 men (1 Driver, 1 Commander, 1 Engineer, 2 Loaders, 7 Gunners)

JäStrv IIIs are armed with following in their hull: Meanwhile, they are also armed with the following mounted in the forward turret: Additionally, they mount the following in a rear turret: JäStrv IIIs also have four sponsons, each with one of the following: Finally, all JäStrv IIIs carry the following atop their hull: The Varlandic Army contains 90 Järnstridvagn III Heavy Steam Tanks.
 * Licorne 54/360
 * Twin Cannon 37/240
 * Stormcannon 30/60
 * Twin Stormcannon 20/20
 * Licorne 30/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Rocket Launcher

Rautasotavaunu I Light Steam Tank
The second of the light tanks, the Rautasotavaunu I, also meaning Iron War Wagon Mark I and abbreviated as RaStav I, is designed guard the flanks of an armoured advance, acting in the same manner as light infantry.
 * Weight: 8 short tons
 * Height: 8 feet
 * Width: 6 feet
 * Length: 16 feet
 * Crew: 3 men (1 Driver, 1 Commander, 1 Gunner)

RaStav Is are armed with one of the following options, mounted in their turret: Meanwhile, they also mount the following in their hull:
 * Cannon 30/120 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Licorne 37/120 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Dragon Gun 120

Rautasotavaunu II Medium Steam Tank
Abbreviated as RaStav II, the Rautasotavaunu II is designed to act as the main force of an armoured unit, in the same way as Medium Infantry.
 * Weight: 28 tonnes
 * Height: 9 feet
 * Width: 9 feet
 * Length: 21 feet
 * Crew: 9 men (1 Driver, 1 Commander, 1 Engineer, 2 Loaders, 4 Gunners)

Each RaStav II is armed with one of the following in its turret: Meanwhile, they also mount the following in their hull: Finally, RaStav IIs have two sponsons, each with one of the following:
 * Cannon 37/240 w/ Co-axial Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Licorne 47/240 w/ Co-axial Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Dragon Gun 240
 * Licorne 30/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Twin Stormmusket 7/1

Rautasotavaunu III Heavy Steam Tank
Designed to act as a break-through force, the Rautasotavaunu III, abbreviated as RaStav III is, like the Järnstridvagn III, almost impervious to most light weapons.
 * Weight: 80 short tons
 * Height: 16 feet
 * Width: 12 feet
 * Length: 40 feet
 * Crew: 12 men (1 Driver, 1 Commander, 1 Engineer, 2 Loaders, 7 Gunners)

RaStav IIIs are armed with one of the following in their turret: Meanwhile, they also mount the following in their hull: Additionally, they mount the following in a rear turret: RaStav IIIs also have four sponsons, each with one of the following: Finally, all RaStav IIIs carry the following atop their hull:
 * Licorne 43/360 w/ Co-axial Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Licorne 54/360 w/ Co-axial Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Dragon Gun 360
 * Twin Stormcannon 20/20
 * Licorne 30/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Rocket Launcher

Uniform
Due to the fact that its nation's heritage is linked to both the Skanoric and Husaaric tribes, the Varlandic Army contains units outfitted in two distinct styles: the subdued, heavy style of the Skanori and the lighter, flashier style of the Husaari.

Uniform Colours
No matter what style the uniform is in, each soldier's uniform is coloured based upon their role, as follows:

For example, a Medium Infantryman in a Heavy Company would wear a Blue Coat with Red Cuffs and Yellow Facings, while a Light Infantryman of the same company would wear a White Coat with Red Cuffs and Blue Facings and a Heavy Infantryman would wear a Blue Coat with Red Cuffs and Facings. Meanwhile a Light Infantryman in a Light Company would wear a White Coat with Blue Cuffs and Facings and a Heavy Infantryman in a Medium Company would wear a Blue Coat with Yellow Cuffs and Red Facings.

Krygare
Infantryman recruited from the Skanori, the Krygare, meaning Warriors in Skanoric, form the bulk of the Varlandic Army. Consisting of regimented soldiers trained in formation combat and renowned for their aggressiveness in melee, the Krygare are the closest Varlandic analogue to the Footmen of other human kingdoms and are outfitted in heavy leather greatcoats and tricornes or karpuses, with heavy infantrymen also wearing a burnished steel breastplate and helm.

Although the leather coats worn by the Krygare are lighter than the plate and mail worn by true footmen, they still offer a high amount of protection, able to turn away any melee strike that mail armour would while being far cheaper and warmer.

Krygare are outfitted with the standard weapons of the Varlandic Infantry: a Fusil, Bardiche or Shield, a Degen and a Dirk. Meanwhile, Veteran Krygare are armed with a Rifle or Grenade Launcher in place of their Musket or a Flambard in place of the Degen and conscripts are armed with a Musket, Pike or Carbine.



Heavy
Heavy Krygare are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Breeches or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Greatcoat - Blue
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Steel Breastplate
 * Steel Helmet

Medium
Medium Krygare are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Breeches or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Greatcoat - Blue
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Tricorne or Fur Karpus - Black/Blue

Light
Light Krygare are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Breeches or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Greatcoat - White
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Tricorne or Fur Karpus - Black/White

Jääkärit
The Husaaric counterpart to the Krygare, the Jääkärit, or Hunters in Korpparic, form the bulk of the troops recruited from Korppari and the Meric Provinces. Whereas the Krygare fight in disciplined formations as a single force, trusting in their armour to turn aside the enemy's blows, the Jääkärit fight as individuals, using their agility to avoid death. Additionally, while the Krygare are renown for their ferociousness in melee combat, the Jääkärit are more at home as longer-ranged combatants and are thus typically placed on the edge of formations.

In contrast to the thick leather greatcoats and furs of the Krygare, the Jääkärit are outfitted in a lighter form of armour, derived from the ornate clothing of Husaaric cavalry. This uniform consists of a leather dolman, typically braided with gold, along with tight woollen leggings, woollen gauntlets, a fur cloak and high leather boots. Instead of the tricornes of the Skanori, these Husaari troops wear a short, feathered shako atop their heads, while they still wear a karpus in colder weather.

Jääkärit are armed with mostly the same weapons as the Krygare, although they carry a sabre-briquet instead of a degen.

Heavy
Heavy Jääkärit are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Leggings or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Dolman - Blue
 * Fur Cloak - Blue
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Steel Breastplate
 * Steel Helmet

Medium
Medium Jääkärit are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Leggings or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Dolman - Blue
 * Fur Cloak - Blue
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Shako or Fur Karpus - Black/Blue

Light
Light Jääkärit are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Leggings or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Dolman - White
 * Fur Cloak - White
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Shako or Fur Karpus - Black/White

Ryttare
Mounted on powerful steeds, the Ryttare, or Riders in Skanoric, are cavalrymen recruited from the Skanori. Much like their infantry counterparts, the Ryttare are trained to fight as a unit, utilising formations such as wedges to charge and break enemy infantry.

Like other units, Ryttare are divided into Heavy, Medium and Light sub-units, each consisting of 200 men and known as a Uhlan or Lance. These units of cavalry are supplemented by companies of dragoons, who are trained to be a mobile form of ranged support for the pure cavalry units.

The Heavy Cavalry of the Ryttare, known as the Kyrassiärer or Cuirassiers, are the closest analog the Kingdom of Varland has to the Knights of other human kingdoms. Members of the Order of the Seraphim, the Kyrassiärer are armoured in plate armour and atop the strongest horses their kingdom can provide, they are used as a force of shock units, kept in reserve until they can be used to break enemy formations.

The cavalry of the Ryttare are primarily armed with a carbine, flamberge and a brace of pistols, while elite units are armed with lances and the dragoons are armed in the same manner as the infantry.

Heavy
Heavy Ryttare are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Breeches or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Greatcoat - Blue
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Steel Greaves
 * Steel Gauntlets
 * Steel Breastplate
 * Steel Pauldrons
 * Steel Helmet

Medium
Medium Ryttare are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Breeches or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Greatcoat - Blue
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Tricorne or Fur Karpus - Black/Blue

Light
Light Ryttare are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Breeches or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Greatcoat - White
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Tricorne or Fur Karpus - Black/White

Husaarit
The Husaarit, or Hussars/Raiders in Korpparic, consist of a mix of highly skilled light, medium and heavy cavalrymen for which the Husaaric Tribes are named.

Much like the Jääkärit, the Husaarit are far less regimented than their Skanoric counterparts. Each soldier fights as a single force and uses his own initiative, which stands in stark contrast to the clockwork and order-driven fighting of the Krygare and Ryttare.

Due to this, the Husaarit are typically deployed on the edges of a Varlandic Army. Units of Hussars will harry the enemy's flanks, striking at exposed units before quickly melting away and retreating to hit another area of the enemy force.

Hussar forces are equipped similarly to the Ryttare, although they are armed with curved sabres instead of the straight longswords of the Skanori and are less heavily armoured. Most units of Hussars are typically armed with an equal ration of Lances to Sabres, units charging with a first rank of Lancers to break up the enemy before the second rank of Sabrers scythes down the survivors. Husaarit Dragoons are armed with the same weapons as the Jääkärit infantrymen.

Heavy
Heavy Husaarit are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Leggings or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Dolman - Blue
 * Fur Cloak - Blue
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Steel Breastplate
 * Steel Helmet

Medium
Medium Husaarit are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Leggings or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Dolman - Blue
 * Fur Cloak - Blue
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Shako or Fur Karpus - Black/Blue

Light
Light Husaarit are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Leggings or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Dolman - White
 * Fur Cloak - White
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Shako or Fur Karpus - Black/White

Bombardare
The primary artillerists of the Varlandic Army, the Bombardare, or Bombardiers in Skanoric, form the bulk of the Varlandic Artillery Corps and are armed with the army's heaviest field guns.

In comparison to their Husaaric counterparts, Bombardar units are slow and heavier. This means they are typically assigned to support the main infantry line, where their great firepower can be accurately focused on the enemy force.

Bombarare are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Leggings or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Greatcoat - Black
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Tricorne or Fur Karpus - Black

Sotavaunuaarit
The Sotavaunuaarit, or Chariotiers in Korpparic, are the lighter cousins to the Bombardare, armed with light, mobile artillery pieces.

Sotavaunuaar units are typically assigned to support the cavalry, dragoons and flanking forces of the Varlandic Army, where they can use their greater mobility to out-range enemy siege weapons.

Sotavaunuaarit are outfitted in the following:
 * Wool Leggings or Trousers - Grey
 * Wool Shirt - White
 * Leather Dolman - Black
 * Fur Cloak - Black
 * Leather Boots - Black
 * Leather Gauntlets - Black
 * Leather Shako or Fur Karpus - Black

Infantry March
The primary march of the Varlandic infantry, the Infantry March or Infanteri Marsch, like the majority of Varlandic Marches, has lyrics in both Skanoric and Korpparic.

Jaeger March
Written during the time of the Varlandic War of Liberation, the Jaeger March or Jääkärimarssi is the march of the Korpparic Jaeger Battalions. Unlike the other Varlandic Marches, it is only sung in Korpparic, as it lacks words in Skanoric.

Cavalry March
The march of the cavalry of the Varlandic Army, the Cavalry March or Kavalleri Marsch references the Hakkapeliitta, the medium cavalry that form the majority of Husaarit units.

Second War
As the only nation of Vildskanor to join the Alliance of Lordaeron, Varland thus was the first of the Skanoric Kingdoms to see combat with the Orcish Horde. During the Second War most Varlandic forces were initially deployed to assist in the defence of Lordaeron, before being transported south during the final stages of the war to assist in the liberation of the Greyhallow Peninsula.

Invasion of Draenor
Following the reopening of the Dark Portal, a full half of the Varlandic Army, under the command of Queen Karolyna, were deployed to Draenor. The entirety of this force would eventually be lost following Draenor's transformation into Outland, never to return.

Northern War
Beginning on the eve of the Third War, the Northern War would see the Varlandic Army, under the command of King Karolus, pitted against the combined forces of the other Skanoric kingdoms. This war resulted in total victory for the Kingdom of Varland, and directly led to their involvement in the Third War.

Third War
Entering the War due to the Scourge Invasion of Vildskanor and the destruction of the Kingdom of Neuenland, the Third War would see the combined armies of Varland and the remaining Skanoric kingdoms pitted against the undying hordes of the Scourge.

Scourge Invasion of Vildskanor
Beginning shortly after the Invasion of Quel'thalas, the Scourge Invasion of Vildskanor was an attempt by the forces of the Lich King to add the populace of the Skanoric Kingdoms to the rising tide of undead. This invasion would be beaten back by a successful defence conducted by the Varlandic Army, though not without heavy loses.

War in Outland
Although Varland had long been a member of the Alliance by the time of the Third Opening of the Dark Portal, few troops from the Varlandic Army were committed to the War In Outland, consisting of a mere Corps by the time of the fall of the Black Temple.

War Against the Lich King
Occurring far closer to home than the War in Outland, the War Against the Lich King saw the entirety of the Varlandic Army deployed to Northrend as part of the Valiance Offensive, although by the end of the war the majority of this force had been recalled back home due to the beginnings of the Alliance-Horde War.

Alliance-Horde War
Beginning during the middle of the War Against the Lich King, the Alliance-Horde War saw the Varlandic Army fight on almost all known continents of Azeroth, from their homeland of Vildskanor to the deserts of Tanaris, the jungles of Stranglethorn and the peaks of Kun-Lai.

Alliance-Horde Conflict in Vildskanor
Beginning with skirmishes during the War Against the Lich King and erupting into full scale conflict by the Fall of Icecrown, the Alliance-Horde Conflict in Vildskanor would last through the majority of the early Alliance-Horde War, although it died down during the time of the Cataclysm.

Operation: Shieldwall
Deployed to the swamps of Krasarang as part of Operation: Shieldwall, the Varlandic Army would fight valiantly in the defence of the Pandaren people from the Horde, although much of their forces were soon redeployed to Kun-Lai Summit or the Isle of Thunder.

Siege of Orgrimmar
Sent to assist in the fight against the Kor'kron during the Darkspear Rebellion, the Varlandic Army initially landed on Kalimdor's western coast, pushing back Kor'kron forces in Stonetalon before marching across the continent to link up with Alliance forces in Durotar. Finally, following the Siege, the army marched north to defeat remaining True Horde units in Winterspring, before finally being shipped back home.

War Against the Iron Horde
As, much like the War in Outland, the War Against the Iron Horde was a far away and had relatively little impact on the nations of Vildskanor, there was initially not much reason for the Varlandic Army to be sent to Draenor. However, having attended the Trial of Garrosh Hellscream and having witnessed the escape of the war criminal, King Karolus saw it as a matter of personal honour that the Iron Horde be destroyed, as he considered the invasion to be a mere continuation of Alliance-Horde War. Thus, the Varlandic Army was deployed to Draenor.

Shadowmoon Campaign
Initially being deployed via portal to the Outpost Garrison of Smidaholm, off the coast of Shadowmoon Valley, the Varlandic soon became engaged in the conflict with the Shadowmoon Clan, initially participating in the Defence of Karabor, before marching back across the valley to participate in the attack on Anguish Fortress, where the recently created Dödenkorps fought against the Shadowmoon Necromancers to great effect.

Arak Campaign
Following the defeat of the Shadowmoon, the Varlandic Army was ordered to the south by Alliance High Command, taking the fight to the Shattered Hand Clan of the Spires of Arak. Although they were able to destroy many of the Orcish villages and fortresses around the area of Southport, the Varlanders took heavy casualties from hit and run attacks by the Shattered Hand as they travelled though the shrouded valleys of the Spires and were eventually recalled from the area in mid November.

Nagrand Campaign
Ordered to support the combined offensive against the Gorian Empire, the Varlandic Army marched from the Spires of Arak to the primary Alliance Outpost in Nagrand, Telaari Station. The brief respite at the resupply station proved vital for the remaining Varlandic forces, as they were able to have their wounded sent by caravan back to Smidaholm, while the station's stables and tankworks were able to care for and repair the army's horses and steam tanks. By late November the army was on the offensive again, using the open plains of Nagrand to great effect by encircling Orcish and Ogre forces with their cavalry and driving them into the waiting anvil of the Varlandic Infantry and other Alliance units, with December seeing their forces assisting in the siege of Highmaul and the eventual destruction of the Ogre Empire.

Gorgrond Campaign
Although the battles of the last few months had left the Varlandic forces in Draenor relatively depleted, the Fall of Highmaul would not see their return to Varland. Instead, the Varlandic Army was ordered to advance into Gorgrond to give support to the new offensive against Blackrock Foundry. Taking casualties to the Botani, who attack isolated groups of foraging soldiers and stopped any form of supply train being stretched back to Talador, the army was forced to begin scavenging supplies from the Iron Horde outposts, eventually making a long detour into Frostfire Ridge to collect new supplies of metal, fuel and gunpowder. Finally, following their arrival at the foundry and the defeat of Blackhand in February, the Varlanders were finally ordered to continue north and capture or destroy the Iron Horde naval facilities around the Iron Docks. Although they were initially successful in the capture of one of the ports, the remnants of the army were surrounded by a resurgent Orcish force and only managed to escape due to the timely arrival of the Varlandic Navy, which had recently been deployed to Smidaholm. Following this rescue the army, having seen over 50% of its force either killed or wounded, was shipped back to Smidaholm and returned to Azeroth via portal, to rebuild and replace its casualties.

Tanaan Campaign
Having spent the last year to replenish and reconstruct its forces, the Varlandic Army was redeployed to Draenor in the March of 626 K.C. Once again arriving at Smidaholm via portal, the Varlanders were soon embarked on the ships of the Varlandic Navy to be transported to Tanaan, where they were sent ashore to take an area of orcish fishing towns on the edge of the Zorammarsh. Using this as their initial base of operations, the army was able to push inland to link up with other Alliance elements at Hellfire Citadel, assisting in the siege that saw to the defeat of the Fel Horde before returning to Azeroth once more.

Third Legion Invasion of Azeroth
Initially deploying two Corps in support of the Battle of the Broken Shore, during the Third Invasion the Varlandic Army was deployed to both Stormheim and Highmountain, before deploying to Argus as its most deployment. Additionally, a full half of the army remained stationed in Vildskanor, due to the increased tensions with the Horde that had resulted from the Broken Shore.

Argus Campaign
Following the appearance of Argus and the subsequent invasion of the world by the forces of Azeroth, the Varlanders were ordered by Alliance High Command to deploy to the Lykosian Mires, an area of fel-corrupted marshland and forest to the south-east of Krokuun, due to the terrain's relative similarity to Varland and the ability to conduct a flanking attack on the Legion if the fortress located in the Mires are captured.

Following the capture of the Mires and the victory on Argus, the majority of the army was shipped back to Varland, though the elite units of the Traband Garde and Korppivartija were sent to besiege and capture an Inquisitorial fortress alongside the Lightforged, which led to the freeing of a number of prisoners, most notably Varlandic personnel captured following the Invasion of Draenor decades ago.

OOC

 * The Varlandic Army draws heavily from the Swedish, Finnish and Hungarian armies of the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries
 * Tactics and organisation are based upon the Swedish Caroleans.
 * Uniforms are based on Carolean and Hungarian uniforms.