{"version": "1.0", "type": "rich", "title": "Morale", "author_name": "kontextmaschine", "author_url": "https://kontextmaschine.com", "provider_name": "kontextmaschine", "provider_url": "https://kontextmaschine.com", "url": "https://kontextmaschine.com/post/19232433189/", "html": "<p>To reiterate the basic chain structure of power:</p>\n<p>strength &lt; skill &lt; tactics &lt; strategy &lt; logistics &lt; politics</p>\n<p>Morale is a real if intangible thing; high morale will increase effectiveness (to a finite limit), low morale will decrease effectiveness (to a finite but negative limit).</p>\n<p>There are five basic inputs that affect morale:</p>\n<ul><li>food, drink, and intoxicants</li>\n<li>sex</li>\n<li>lodging</li>\n<li>rest and recreation</li>\n<li>a sense of superiority</li>\n</ul><p>A wise leader will ensure these factors are provided regularly and at as high quality as practical.</p>\n<p>If any are unprovided, forces will tend to autonomously scrounge them from fellows or extract them from surroundings. This sourcing will generally reduce logistic burden but increase political burden.</p>"}