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The Varlandic Army or Vårländsk Här, also known colloquially as the Karoliners or Caroleans, 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 35,000 enlisted soldiers, along with an additional 70,000 conscripts and 105,000-210,000 militiamen. As of early 628 K.C, following the Argus Campaign, the army has shifted back to a peacetime footing, resulting in the disbandment of the non-enlisted troops.

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 Groups. 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 10,000-15,000 soldiers, 15,000-30,000 militiamen and 10,000-15,000 non-combatants strong. The Varlandic Army has a total of 7 Corps, as follows:

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, cavalry and artillery and is primarily used for recruitment and other logistical purposes.

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

Battalion/Wing
The largest Varlandic unit to consist solely of either infantry, cavalry or artillery, Battalions consist of 1000-1500 soldiers and 500 non-combatants formed into 3 Squadrons and are commanded by a Captain.

Squadron
The smallest tactical unit of the army, the Squadron consists of 450-600 men formed into 3 Standard Companies and 1 Support Company. The Squadron is led by a Captain-Lieutenant.

Company/Lance
The smallest logistical unit of the army, Companies consist of 90-130 men formed into 5 Troops and are commanded by a Premier.

Troop/Talon
Consisting of 20-30 soldiers, Troops consist of one Command Team of 4-6 men and two or three Squads of 8 men. The Command Team consists of 1 Sub-Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant, 1 Batman and 1-3 Musicians, while Squads are formed as described below. Cavalry Talons also contain 2 Höyryhevon Steam Cars to transport their dragoons, while Artillery Troops are accompanied by a Licorne or Cannon, which is pulled by a team of horses or a Höyryhärkä Steam Tractor.

Squad/Section
Divided into 2 Teams, Infantry and Dragoon Squads consist of 2 Elite Soldiers and 6 Soldiers, while Cavalry Sections consist of 8 Soldiers or Elite Soldiers. They are commanded by a Corporal.

Team
The smallest unit of the army, Infantry and Dragoon Teams consist of 1 Elite Soldier and 3 Soldiers, while Cavalry Teams consist of 4 Soldiers or Elite Soldiers. They 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 three-company squadrons formed in a chequerboard pattern of three lines, mirroring the triplex acies of the ancient Arathorian legions. Generally, the first line consists solely of Heavy Infantry when the unit is on the offensive, while the Heavy Infantry are placed in the last line when on the defensive. Each company is formed six-ranks deep, while officers and NCOs are positioned on the flanks and rear of the formation, while magi and steam tanks/weapons teams are inter-spaced through it.

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 the remaining two lines follow up the advantage, providing melee support to the First Line. Should the enemy army move to reinforce, the First Line retires behind the Second and Third and the infantry switch to a defending strategy.
 * 800 Feet: Second Line and attached Artillery halts, with the artillery delivering a salvo. First and Third Lines continue forward at standard marching pace. Attached Steam Tanks or Heavy Weapons teams provide fire support while on the move.
 * 600 Feet: Third Line halts. First line continues forward at same pace.
 * 300 Feet: First Line enters enemy missile range and breaks into a run. The Second Line has by this point moved up to the Third Line, with attached Artillery delivering another salvo.
 * 75 Feet: First Line halts, Avantiers deliver a salvo from their muskets while Grenadiers launch Grenades and Steam Tanks fire Canister Shot or Explosive Shell. After the salvo they immediately begin to run forward again, without reloading. Hits are highly likely at this range.
 * 50 Feet: First line halts again, fires a second salvo and throws grenades before immediately charging into melee combat. Hits are almost guaranteed at this range.

When on the defensive, the Second and Third lines engage enemy forces with musketry once they are within 150 Feet. Should the enemy advance further to 50 Feet, the ranks double-up to deliver a salvo all at once, before the Second Line counter-charges the off-balance enemy, with the Third Line retreating to pour fire into the enemy flanks. Once the enemy advance is stalled, the now-recovered First Line re-engages to break their remaining forces.

In regards to each company's formation, the first two ranks are commonly armed with hand-axes and shields, along with muskets, while the other ranks are armed with muskets and bardiches. When on the defensive, the first, second, fifth and sixth ranks use their muskets to attack the enemy force, while the third and fourth ranks provide anti-cavalry support with braced bardiches. When attacking, each set of two ranks fires its volleys together, before switching to melee weapons.

Heavy Infantry
The professional and vanguard troops of the army, the Heavy Infantry of Varland serve as an assault and reserve for due to their limited number, as they make up only 20% of the total infantry force.

Foot Gardiers
The Varlandic equivalent of Footmen, Foot Gardiers (known in Skanoric as Fot Gardjäri) are armoured in full-plate armour and armed with a musket, sword, hand-axe and shield. Foot Gardiers typically form the first two ranks of a heavy infantry formation and make up 25% of the Heavy Infantry.

Foot Avantiers
The primary troops of the Heavy Infantry, Foot Avantiers (Fot Stromjäri) are, like the Foot Gardiers, armoured in full plate armour, though they are armed with a musket, sword and a bardiche instead. Foot Avantiers typically form the remaining four ranks of a heavy infantry formation and make up 50% of the Heavy Infantry.

Foot Grenadiers
The elite troops of the Heavy Infantry, Foot Grenadiers (Fot Grenadjäri) are also armoured in full plate armour and are armed with a hand mortar and greatsword. Foot Grenadiers form the flanks of a heavy infantry formation and make up the remaining 25% of the Heavy Infantry.

Medium Infantry
The bulk of the Varlandic Infantry, the Medium Infantry is mostly made up of conscripted peasants and townsfolk and makes up 40% of the Infantry in total.

Foot Rodeliers
Effectively light Footmen, Foot Rodeliers (Fot Sköldjäri) are armoured in medium armour and, like the Foot Gardiers, armed with a musket, sword, hand-axe and shield. They typically form the first two ranks of a medium infantry formation and make up 25% of the Medium Infantry.

Foot Musketiers
The primary units of the Varlandic Infantry, Foot Musktiers (Fot Muskötjäri) are also armoured in medium armour and are armed with a musket, sword and a bardiche. They form the remaining four ranks of a medium infantry formation and make up 50% of the Medium Infantry.

Foot Fusiliers
The elite medium infantrymen, Foot Fusiliers (Fot Fysiljäri) are, like their comrades, armoured in medium armour and are armed with a hand mortar and greatsword. They form the flanks of a medium formation and make up the remaining 25% of the Medium Infantry.

Light Infantry
The scouts of the Varlandic Infantry, the Light Infantry are divided into two main groups, professional infantry, which make up a third of the force and conscripts, which make up the remainder. In total, the Light Infantry make up 40% of the Varlandic Infantry.

Foot Eclaireurs
Part of the first group, Foot Eclaireurs (Fot Sparjäri) are professional soldiers who are armed with a carbine, sword and hand-axe. They form the main force of the Vanguard Light Infantrymen, making up 75% of it.

Foot Tirailleurs
The elite of the professional Light Infantrymen. Foot Tirailleurs (Fot Gevärjäri) are armed with a rifle, sword and hand-axe and make up 25% of the Vanguard Light Infantry.

Foot Carabiniers
The main force of the conscripted light infantry, Foot Carabiniers (Fot Karbinjäri) are armed with a carbine, sword and hand-axe. They make up 75% of the standard Light Infantry.

Foot Coureurs
The elite of the second group, Foot Coureurs (Fot Löpajäri) are armed with a rifle, sword and hand-axe and make up 25% of the standard Light Infantry.

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 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 instead of the more common pikes, the Bardiches of the Varlandic Army are long-handled, heavy axes which are used both due to their ability to easily kill large enemies such as tauren, ogres and felguards, along with their ability to be used as a rest for a soldier's musket.

Pattern 615 Hand-Axe
Used by the front ranks of a formation, 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 a number of specialisations, based on their intended role: 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.
 * Demolisher Pattern: The most common specialisation, Demolisher Tanks are armed with a Licorne as their primary weapon and are designed to support Infantry.
 * Hunter Pattern: Armed with a Cannon, the Hunter Pattern is designed to engage enemy vehicles or monsters.
 * Reaper Pattern: Armed with Twin Stormcannons or Stormmuskets as their primary weapon, the Reaper Pattern Tanks are designed to defend the flanks of the Demolishers and provide limited anti-air capabilities.
 * Immolator Pattern: Armed with a Dragon Gun, Immolators are designed to support Light Infantry and flush out enemy forces.

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.

Rautaasi Light Steam Tank
Consisting of a light, triple-tracked steam tank, the Rautaasi, or Iron Mule in Korpparic, is designed to support infantry formations with mobile heavy weaponry, with the large amounts of smoke produced by the tank's engine also able to provide a smoke screen for advancing units.
 * Weight: 8 short tons
 * Height: 8 feet
 * Width: 6 feet
 * Length: 16 feet
 * Crew: 2 men (1 Driver, 1 Gunner)

Rautaasit are typically armed with one of the following options, which is mounted in a rotating turret: The Varlandic Army contains a total of 480 Rautaasi Light Steam Tanks.
 * Licorne 30/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Cannon 24/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Stormcannon 20/20
 * Dragon Gun 37/120

Rautahevon Armoured Car
Slightly larger than the Rautaasi, the Rautahevon, or Iron Horse in Korpparic, is a wheeled steam car designed to support cavalry units. Far faster but bearing lighter armour than the Rautaasi, the Rautahevon is armed with one of the following, again in a revolving turret: There are a total of 384 Rautahevon Light Steam Tanks in service with the Varlandic Army.
 * Weight: 5 short tons
 * Height: 8 feet
 * Width: 6 feet
 * Length: 16 feet
 * Crew: 2 men (1 Driver, 1 Gunner)
 * Licorne 30/60
 * Cannon 24/60
 * Stormmusket 7/1
 * Dragon Gun 30/60

Järnbjörn Heavy Steam Tank
Akin to a mobile fortress, the Järnbjörn, meaning Iron Bear in Skanoric, is a large steam tank designed to support infantry units. Armed with numerous cannons, the Järnbjörn 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)

Standard Järnbjörns are armed with one of the following in their main turret: Meanwhile, they are also armed with the following mounted in the hull: Additionally, they mount one of the following in a rear turret: Järnbjörns also have four sponsons, each with one of the following: Finally, all Järnbjörns carry the following atop their hull: The secondary weapons of the Järnbjörns are divided broadly into the following patterns: The Varlandic Army contains 264 Järnbjörn Heavy Steam Tanks.
 * Licorne 47/240 w/ Co-axial Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Cannon 37/240 w/ Co-axial Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Twin Stormcannon 20/20 w/ Co-axial Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Dragon Gun 54/360
 * Licorne 43/180 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Twin Stormcannon 20/20
 * Dragon Gun 47/240
 * Stormcannon 20/20
 * Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Licorne 30/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Stormcannon 20/20
 * Dragon Gun 37/120
 * Rocket Launcher
 * Standard:
 * Type 1: Hull mounted Licorne, Two Licorne Sponsons, Two Stormcannon Sponsons.
 * Type 2: Hull mounted Licorne, Four Stormcannon Sponsons.
 * Type 3: Hull mounted Twin Stormcannon, Two Stormcannon Sponsons, Two Licorne Sponsons.
 * Type 4: Hull mounted Twin Stormcannon, Four Licorne Sponsons.
 * Anti-Infantry:
 * Type 1: Hull mounted Dragon Gun, Two Dragon Gun Sponsons, Two Stormcannon Sponsons.
 * Type 2: Hull mounted Dragon Gun, Four Stormcannon Sponsons.
 * Type 3: Hull mounted Twin Stormcannon, Two Stormcannon Sponsons, Two Dragon Gun Sponsons.
 * Type 4: Hull mounted Twin Stormcannon, Four Dragon Gun Sponsons.
 * Anti-Fortification:
 * Type 1: Hull mounted Licorne, Two Licorne Sponsons, Two Dragon Gun Sponsons.
 * Type 2: Hull mounted Licorne, Four Dragon Gun Sponsons.
 * Type 3: Hull mounted Dragon Gun, Two Dragon Gun Sponsons, Two Licorne Sponsons.
 * Type 4: Hull mounted Dragon Gun, Four Licorne Sponsons.
 * Anti-Tank:
 * Type 1: Hull mounted Cannon, Two Cannon Sponsons, Two Licorne Sponsons.
 * Type 2: Hull mounted Cannon, Four Licorne Sponsons.
 * Type 3: Hull mounted Licorne, Two Licorne Sponsons, Two Cannon Sponsons.
 * Type 4: Hull mounted Licorne, Four Cannon Sponsons.

Järnvarv Medium Steam Tank
Meaning Iron Wolf in Skanoric, the Järnvarv is designed to support the flanks of an armoured advance, acting like a naval cruiser. Carrying a light armament and more powerful engine than the Järnbjörn, the Järnvarv can reach relatively high speeds, although it is still slow by the standards of the army's lighter steam tanks.
 * Weight: 60 tonnes
 * Height: 16 feet
 * Width: 12 feet
 * Length: 30 feet
 * Crew: 8 men (1 Driver, 1 Commander, 1 Engineer, 1 Loader, 4 Gunners)

Each standard Järnvarv is armed with one of the following in its turret: Meanwhile, they are also armed with one of the following in their hull: Finally, Järnvarvs have two sponsons, each with one of the following: Like the Järnbjörns, the secondary weapons of the Järnvarvs are divided broadly into the following patterns: There are a total of 216 Järnvarv Heavy Steam Tanks in service with the Varlandic Army.
 * Licorne 43/180 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Cannon 37/180 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Twin Stormcannon 20/20
 * Licorne 30/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Stormcannon 20/20
 * Twin Stormmusket 7/1
 * Dragon Gun 37/120
 * Licorne 30/60 w/ Co-axial Stormmusket 7/1
 * Stormcannon 20/20
 * Dragon Gun 37/120
 * Standard:
 * Type 1: Hull mounted Licorne, Two Stormcannon Sponsons.
 * Type 2: Hull mounted Stormcannon, Two Licorne Sponsons.
 * Anti-Infantry:
 * Type 1: Hull mounted Dragon Gun, Two Stormcannon Sponsons.
 * Type 2: Hull mounted Stormcannon, Two Dragon Gun Sponsons.
 * Anti-Fortification:
 * Type 1: Hull mounted Licorne, Two Dragon Gun Sponsons.
 * Type 2: Hull mounted Dragon Gun, Two Licorne Sponsons.
 * Anti-Tank:
 * Type 1: Hull mounted Cannon, Two Licorne Sponsons.
 * Type 2: Hull mounted Licorne, Two Cannon Sponsons.

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 Line Infantryman in a Heavy Company would wear a Blue Coat with Red Facings, while a Light Infantryman of the same company would wear a White Coat with Red Facings. Meanwhile a Light Infantryman in a Light Company would wear a White Coat with Blue Facings. The only exceptions to this rule are Arcane Soldiers, who always wear Purple Coats with Black 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 Musket or Rifle, a Degen and a Dirk. Meanwhile, Veteran Krygare are armed with a Long Rifle or Grenade Launcher in place of their Musket and a Flambard in place of the Degen.

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, deriveMded firom 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 50 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 Noland, 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 current deployment. Additionally, a full half of the army has remained stationed in Vildskanor, due to the increased tensions with the Horde that 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 Varlander 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.

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