Heroes of The Sky – Chapter 0385

When Fortress 178 decided to launch a war against the Ultima Consortium, the entire place suddenly started bustling with activity.

Most consortiums would usually distribute most of their fighting forces across various strongholds in order to gain complete control over each stronghold. For example, it would be enough for the Panaqua Consortium to station one brigade in a stronghold during peacetime, while an independent regiment was enough for the weaker strongholds.

Only Stronghold 111 where Julius was located would have more fighting forces garrisoned there.

But it was different for Fortress 178. Since this was their only base, practically half of the fortress would be garrisoned by troops. Furthermore, the residents of the fortress and those living outside it, as well as some of the scattered settlements in the area, served the military as well. But unlike other strongholds, there wasn’t a distinction between the refugees and residents of Fortress 178. Those who worked beyond the walls would even receive additional subsidies for being stationed outside.

In winter, those who lived outside the fortress would be allowed to enter the fortress with a valid pass. Of course, approval for these passes was still relatively strict.