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Jan: /* Marksdwarf training */ further reading

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Marksdwarf training: further reading

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 See [[cross-training]] for suggestions on various attribute training plans.
-The [[danger room]] method is a quick and effective way of training [[shield user]], [[dodger]], and any [[weapon]] [[skill]]s. Another very effective way of training is sending the military to actively fight captured invaders or wildlife, especially with training weapons equipped so that the combat takes longer. Certain creatures, such as [[flesh ball]]s, are more suitable for combat training than others. See also [[mass pitting]].
+One very effective way of training is sending the military to actively fight captured invaders or wildlife, especially with training weapons equipped so that the combat takes longer. Certain creatures, such as [[flesh ball]]s, are more suitable for combat training than others. See also [[mass pitting]].
 Dwarves armed with picks use mining as their weapon skill, so an all-pick army can simply mine out tunnels to train, although they will still need to train normally to develop shield and armor skills.

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 ===Marksdwarf training===
-A couple tips/troubleshooting for training your ranged military:
+A couple tips/troubleshooting for [[Advanced marksdwarf training guide|training your ranged military]]:
 * If you use archery targets, make sure you have one for each dwarf in the squad and assign each target to the squad (create a room on each target).
 * If you use live captured targets, your dwarves are most likely to shoot if they have no path to the target.

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 ==Strategy & Tactics==
 ===Roughing it===
-Always have your soldiers carry food, they will each need a [[backpack]] to carry it. This keeps your soldiers from wandering off to eat. You can also have them carry [[alcohol]] or [[water]] in [[waterskin]]s or [[flask]]s, though water isn't recommended for the long-term, as it makes your soldiers sluggish - always remember to keep the booze stockpiles full. For a round-the-clock guard, have them sleep in a [[barracks]] while on duty. Hopefully the sounds of combat will wake them up before they get killed.
+Always have your soldiers carry food, they will each need a [[backpack]] to carry it - this keeps your soldiers from wandering off to eat. You can also have them carry [[alcohol]] or [[water]] in [[waterskin]]s or [[flask]]s, though water isn't recommended for the long-term, as it makes your soldiers sluggish - always remember to keep the booze stockpiles full. For a round-the-clock guard, have them sleep in a [[barracks]] while on duty. Hopefully the sounds of combat will wake them up before they get killed.
 ===Wait for my signal...===
 When ganging up on dangerous [[creature]]s (such as [[megabeast]]s), keep them far, far away until all your units are in position, and try to ambush the target in an area with no other creatures. If your dwarves get too close, they'll smell blood and charge in, regardless of what you do to try and stop them. Getting all your units into position, pausing the game, and then turning them loose at once, can achieve the desired advantage of numbers against formidable opponents.
-When under [[siege]] or other attack, keep the entire squad far back from the exit until they are all armed and armored, and ready to roll as a unit. Having a good lockable front gate will also aid in this.
+When under [[siege]] or other attack, keep the entire squad far back from the exit until they are all armed and armored and ready to roll, as a unit. Having a good lockable front gate will also aid in this.
 ===General Inspection===
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 ===Cave Training (Lumberjack\Web Gather Tactic)===
-One strategy for training a military is to exploit the Wood Cutting and Weave (Used for gathering webs) skills. Once you have breached the caves you can build a military squad of lumberjacks for example. Disable wood hauling on everyone except your military squads. Then cut down every possible tree in the caverns. From that point on only your military will wander into the caves to gather the wood. Every crundle or other cave dwelling creature will then be agressed as they gather wood and you get free training. Similarly you can use the Weaving skill and web gather to the same effect. Most cave dwellers (save the occasional giant cave spider, blind cave ogre, etc) are easily defeated by a fully armored dwarf. After a short while you'll find that a well trained lumberjack can behead a forgotten beast with ease.
+One strategy for training a military is to exploit the Wood Cutting and Weave (Used for gathering webs) skills. Once you have breached the caves you can build a military squad of lumberjacks for example. Disable wood hauling on everyone except your military squads. Then cut down every possible tree in the caverns. From that point on only your military will wander into the caves to gather the wood. Every crundle or other cave-dwelling creature will then be aggroed as they gather wood, and you get free training. Similarly, you can use the Weaving skill and web gather to the same effect. Most cave dwellers (save the occasional giant cave spider, blind cave ogre, etc) are easily defeated by a fully-armored dwarf. After a short while, you'll find that a well-trained lumberjack can behead a forgotten beast with ease.
 ==Animals==

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-:''This page is one of several inter-related articles on the broader topic of defending your fortress and your dwarves. '''Military design''' focuses on the training, organization and deployment of your military and how to prepare them for any situation. For a general overview of the threats that will challenge your fortress and things to consider when preparing a standard defence, see the '''[[defense guide]]'''. For tips on laying out your architecture to protect your military, see '''[[security design]]'''. For complex traps that are not a minor/optional part of a larger defensive plan (but might be adapted or plugged into one), see '''[[trap design]]'''.
+:''This page is one of several inter-related articles on the broader topic of defending your fortress and your dwarves. '''Military design''' focuses on the training, organization and deployment of your military and how to prepare them for any situation. For a general overview of the threats that will challenge your fortress and things to consider when preparing a standard defense, see the '''[[defense guide]]'''. For tips on laying out your architecture to protect your military, see '''[[security design]]'''. For complex traps that are not a minor/optional part of a larger defensive plan (but might be adapted or plugged into one), see '''[[trap design]]'''.
 The role of a military force in fortress defense can be extremely varied depending on the player's overall approach and strategy; it can be central, non-existent, or anywhere in between. One of their advantages is their mobility &mdash; they can go where no static defenses exist, to rescue or support other dwarves, or escort a caravan through unknown or deadly threats. Only military can take the fight to the enemy (doomsday devices excepted).

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 # Metal mail shirt
 # Metal helm
-# Metal leggings
+# Metal greaves
 # Metal high boots
 # Metal gauntlets