The Opening Phase: Pre Move Set up

Each player will be allocated an initial number of core units for his force including his Commander in Chief (Normally the King but in the case of  an Empress, a named historical General) and Sub Generals.

Each player will then be told the number of units he may purchase from his individual army list. 

Once purchased the player will indicate to the Campaign Master where he wishes to deploy his generals and his units but at least one unit must be deployed in each province under his control.  

Diplomacy with other players is allowed during this phase.  

The player will also be advised which of his provinces may raise militia units. These units are only raised in the event of a battle in the territory and are discharged after the battle. Militia units are infantry and generally with  inferior statistics.

After this opening phase the campaign will move into its normal game sequence.