It was not wise to supply an angry population with weapons, when these might be turned on the rulers, rather than foreigners. Historically, arming the people was something that really scared the authorities in every nation, particularly if the population hated the existing regime. This can give real soldiers enough time to win the battle, or make the enemy pay heavily for their victory. On the battlefield, the citizenry are unlikely to do much to damage an enemy, but the size of the mob can at least cause the foe problems.
Weapons do not make soldiers, and arming the people is an act of desperation. Firelock Armed Citizenry are a type of mob in Empire: Total War.Īrming the people is something that leaders find detestable and frightening, necessary perhaps, but certainly unwelcome.Īrmed citizenry are a mob, given whatever guns are to hand, with brief training that the muzzle end is to be pointed towards the foe.
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