>>27502724For these two there really shouldn't be many fantastical aspects at all, it only needs to be kept in mind that they're the strongest of the boys' armies, with the Kindred slightly edging out the Briskadets due to sheer numerical advantage. Most of what I have on the Kindred's army is pure aesthetic -- they adopt more demon-like forms when going to war and wear oni half-masks that cover the bottom half of the face.
The Briskadets might be a bit more troublesome since you will need to incorporate some aspects you can't base entirely on history. I think you were here when that one Kadet was asking me about making Briskadet soldiers resemble VSF troopers? In respect to her, the Briskadets should be fairly experienced with artillery compared to the rest of Ninisani. While eastern Ninisani is technologically quite a bit behind the west due to the Badlands, I think the boys' kingdoms potentially having access to more advanced strategies can be explained through a combination of many migrants bringing knowledge from outside the continent with them, as well as a period of rapid advancement for Noctyx (similar to the one you're having your own armies go through in the Pomerlane saga) being triggered by the Comfydants' arrival. It also would've been in the Empire's entire best interests to make sure the Briskadets are well armed and up to date on military strategy, since they're the first line of defense for Stargazers. Commanders have access to modern tactical gear, but this should be handed out extremely sparsely since my goal is to not completely break the setting.
If you're up for an additional challenge, you can consider putting together an army for Lucubs, which might also help you better utilize your Lucub allies whenever they come up in your saga. Technologically, they're behind the other boys' kingdoms, but they're abnormally physically powerful. They enjoy fighting, not due to bloodthirst like the Lucubs but for the exhilaration of physical exertion. The rosebutas are not a bad direction to look in for inspiration. I believe I mentioned it in my overview, but they have lion partners who they live and fight with. If you'd rather not deal with this, feel free to leave it be.
>>27502737No problem, writing is fun. Thanks again for coming to write with me!
