[Mini Event] Greet Your Queen

ZARIAH I don't give a damn 'bout my bad reputation The Queen turned her head to Ronin as he stepped forward to address her. Finally, a real set of questions, even if he was being a bit snide about them. She waited for him to say his piece, then nodded. ”Thank you for your thoughtful questions, Ronin.” she said. A slight dig at the man who spoke before him? Perhaps. ”Quite the contrary, I think women make wonderful soldiers. However, I am being realistic with the scenario. This is not Northwind where our numbers were in the millions. We are but a couple thousand at most. Should our military be mostly annihilated, it is better that it be men logistically speaking. If a man sleeps with 100 women, potentially there are 100 new children to replenish the population. If a woman sleeps with 100 men, there is only the possibility of one child to replenish the population. Clearly, this is a hyperbole for example’s sake, but I do believe it makes the point clear. That said, if any women wish to enlist they may, it is merely a requirement for men, not a banning of women.” “To your second point, what is next is organization. First I must see what we are working with. Those that are too old or infirm, will be released from their commitment. Not wishing to fight is not a negotiable at this time; however, I plan to divide our forces in two. Those who wish to be part of the standing military full time may do so, and the rest will be part of a minute-ready infantry, prepared to fight at a moment’s notice should such a time arise; it is my hope this regiment will consist of mainly farmers or other laborers whose non-military work serves to keep the community running. There will be mandatory training for both regiments, though clearly the former will be more rigorous. Ranks and specific divisions will be decided upon based on the people we have available.” she said, at least glad he was asking some real questions.