[Brian Swartz]

I've decided there isn't much point in throwing all the weapon details in here: I've added them to the end of the OP, which has now been edited with all of the explanatory details thus far. One bit of info that was added to the brigade stuff is the default starting amount for new brigades, useful for having a reference point: 1000 for infantry, 4 guns for artillery, 250 for cavalry, 150 for skirmishers.

General Briefing: State of the Army

Every time you see this, it will detail our current force. Knowing what we have will allow you to choose intelligently how to proceed. At present, we have only one corps and one division, with four brigades:

** Loomis(Infantry, *, 96 soldiers, Springfield M1842)
** Walton(Infantry, *, 171 soldiers, Springfield M1842)
** Woods(Artillery, *, 5 guns, 6PDR Field)
** Scales(Artillery, *, 5 guns, 10PDR Ordnance)

Commander Assignments

Finally, at long last, it's time for our seven brave/foolish heroes/goats to-be to receive their commands. The realities of our present situation dictate that one, and only one, additional division will be needed right away. We have no division commanders right now, and no brigade commanders high enough to promote. So the first question is, who will take the existing First Division, and who will have the new Second Division?

Colonel rank is required. We have one in 'reserve'(meaning, on staff and not assigned yet). One more needs to be 'hired', and we'll take the cheapest of those(cost scales with experience, but we have no need of spending more than necessary right now). Which volunteer is assigned to which commander is of course done completely at random.

First Division -- Col. Luis Wagner. BYU14, this is you. As of right now, you are the highest-ranking subordinate to BG James Stewart -- BG standing for Brigadier General(1-star, *).

Second Division -- Col. Rafael Durrell, retained for 3,353 warbucks. Step right up now, ntndeacon. The details of your first command have yet to be determined: it is unknown how much you'll have to work with.

That leaves four brigades and five volunteers left; the fifth with get a new brigade that will be formed shortly.

Lt. Col. Adam Loomis(Infantry) -- chesapeake. You survived the first battle but we can't say much more.

Lt. Col. Kerry Walton(infantry) -- tarcone. Looking a little better here, but not by much.

Maj. Bobby Woods(artillery) was injured, and needs a replacement. Great spot for Qwikshot to jump in. Henceforth you shall be known as Capt. Walter Seymour. Your fee was $352.

Maj. Wade Scales(artillery) -- DavidCorperial. You are now our most experienced artillery commander, which is to say only experienced artillery commander.

collegesportsfanmas remains unassigned; if either division adds cavalry you'll get that, otherwhise you'll get whatever's available.

Cash is now at $49,995 after these hires, recruit pool remains at 3,427.