Editing Neebrachters (section)

== WARFARE ==
Neebrachters are not overtly martial or warlike as a people, preferring diplomacy or subterfuge over open conflict. However, they do not shy from the battlefield when push comes to shove. With the advent of powder muskets as being more easily accessible, especially in the vicinity of the Wetlands, Neebrachter military formations typically consist of squares of pike-and-shot ranks to great effect. The smallsword and rapier are preferred for close combat, and there is a prominent dueling culture among the Neebracht upper class that facilitates some expertise with these weapons.

Far more comfortable when at sea, the Republic’s sailors excel in naval warfare, largely out of necessity due to the vulnerability of mercantile efforts in the far flung seas of the world. As a result, Neebracht merchant vessels are often escorted by frigates carrying roughly thirty to forty guns. Neebracht captains, as a result, are among the most seasoned in the Empire for their constant efforts in dealing with pirates while escorting valuable convoys to and from foreign ports.