Recruitment Prerequisites

The recruitment system in Silverstag differs quite a bit from what is found in the native game. Troops can be hired directly instead of trained up from a peasant, but in return you'll need to meet specific prerequisites before a troop can be hired.

This is done by visiting the "Gather Information & Recruit Volunteers" / "Manage this Fief" menu item upon visiting a town:
 * Set the "recruit / dismiss amount" number box at the bottom to the amount you wish to hire. If you choose more than you can afford or are available as recruits then the number will be limited to however many can be hired.
 * Click the "Recruit Troop" button to the right of the troop type you wish. If this button is disabled it means that you are not meeting one of that troop's prerequisites and that requirement will be shown in a red font.