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With the nation in shambles, many exiles fled with the [[Leuvis George Krieger|Old King]] to the [[Coldfront]] Icebergs, where they made small communities. As they weren't integrated as a culture within the [[Arcadian Altanate|Arcadian Altenate]], only when [[Eldia]] broke free, did the Cresvlitsin reuse the Battle Hoes, specifically the 3rd Generation ones. As [[Eldia|Eldian]] State reorganized themselves, the Cresvlitsin created the C.B.E.C. (The Cresvlitsin Battle Engineer Core), support companies and units, made for defense, being able to build defenses, forts, and other necessary field buildings in hours/days. They were mostly made up of former Cresvlitsin soldiers or reserve personnel, and they act as the main defense force of [[Eldia]]. The "Valerian" Doctrine is preserved, just slightly changed due to the more harsher terrain of [[Eldia]], however the "Hrebenčuk" Doctrine suffered massive changes, as the Cresvlitsin acted in attack as storm-troops, using their massive knowledge of defense to break through their opponents.

== Even in death we serve ==

A big hit to the morale of the many Cresvlitsin was the death of their old king, [[Leuvis George Krieger]]. His death was mourned, but the circumstances sparked some suspicions within the higher echelons of the CBEC. With the investigation resulting in a cover-up and the discovery of Zodd, the real prince of Eldia and heir of the Legion, the court plotted their next move. With the Cresvlitsin being the main force of the coup, the group move on to Hightower. Soon within the walls of the towers garden, a battle broke out between the Battle Engineers and the veteran centurions of the Legate Platon. Alexandru Barlog, Armand Staindall, Rohl Valerian and the whole CBEC died in the battle, managing to leave only a few centurions standing, and injuring the beast that was the Legate. After some discussion between the Heir, the Legate and the Caesar, the coup succedded, with [[Helios I (Tilly Angolmois)|Caesar Helios]] being sent to the Morian wastes, and Zodd taking his place.

=== The Disastrous Results ===

[[File:FlagBattleEngineersCresvlits.png|left|thumb|446x446px|The CBEC Insignia (The Cresvlitsin Battle Engineer Core)]]

With the death of so many Cresvlitsin, the Old King, and most of the GSC, CBEC's higher leadership, the CBEC and St. Joachim were left crippled. The Cresvlitsin faced such harsh happenings once, but not of this magnitude. The single thing that the Battle proved was that the Battle Hoe was extremely effective, even against more prepared and veteran foes. Yet for what cost?

=== PROTOCOL FINALUM ===

It's unknown what the protocol entails, when it was drafted, and what purpose it serves. For now we know one thing. This protocol is the end of the Cresvlitsin as a whole. The CBEC is dissolved, the soldiers lay down their weapons, and the Cresvlitsin are left with a choice: Either die or disappear, or convert to Eldian. Why this has happened is unknown. Many point out, that the Cresvlitsin probably have done this to survive, sacrificing their culture, for the future of their kids.

== The Battle Hoes, forevermore ==

With the death of the CBEC, all Battle Hoes were confiscated, the plans hidden around the world, and the development of the Gen. 4 halted and destroyed. Only one prototype lives, yet it is unknown where. Ironically, the battle that ended the Cresvlitsin, proved the effectiveness of the weapons. Many Battle Hoes were burned, some where sent to Highertower, and some were transported to an undisclosed location. Their fate is currently unknown, either being forgotten and becoming a relic of a long lost culture, of a rich past, or becoming a weapon used by many around the world. [[File:FlagBattleEngineersCresvlits.png|left|thumb|468x468px|The CBEC Insignia (The Cresvlitsin Battle Engineer Core)]]

== In Folklore/Internationally ==

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=== Internationally ===

With the creation of the CBEC, and [[Leuvis George Krieger|Leuvis's]] international diplomat carrer, the Battle Hoes have taken center-stage in many diplomatic affairs, appearing in the hands of guards and security personnel of the Diplomatic missions, making small appearances in [[Haven]], [[Dalleton]] and in [[Solar Pyrrhus]]. This limited exposure is due to the lack of a market version of the Battle Hoe, ~~many~~ ~~high~~ ~~ranking~~ ~~individuals~~ ~~suggesting~~ to ~~make~~ a ~~international~~ ~~model~~, but the ~~discussion~~ is ~~still~~ in ~~the~~ ~~air~~, ~~since~~ the ~~Gen~~. 4 Battle ~~Hoes~~ ~~are~~ ~~being~~ ~~slowly~~ ~~developed~~, as ~~there~~ ~~are~~ ~~many~~ ~~other~~ ~~developments~~ ~~requiring~~ a ~~bigger~~ ~~involvement~~ ~~from~~ the ~~CBEC~~.

With the creation of the CBEC, and [[Leuvis George Krieger|Leuvis's]] international diplomat carrer, the Battle Hoes have taken center-stage in many diplomatic affairs, appearing in the hands of guards and security personnel of the Diplomatic missions, making small appearances in [[Haven]], [[Dalleton]] and in [[Solar Pyrrhus]]. This limited exposure is due to the lack of a market version of the Battle Hoe, which the CBEC Higher Echelons hoped to resolve with the Gen. 4, but with the untimely death of [[Leuvis George Krieger|Leuvis]], the complete destruction of the CBEC and the mass cultural convertion of the last Cresvlitsin, everything was scrapped. This, however, provided the Battle Hoe with a interesting fate. It could see international usage, if the plans were sold on the world market, allowing for a world wide access to the weapons.

== Current Usage ==

Currently the main forces using the Battle Hoes reside in the St. Joachim Archipelago, totaling around 1000 Battle Hoes in service, with more in reserve. These are the current forces of the CBEC, who have been stationed and have been working around the country, building infrastructure and fortifications at a rapid pace. However, they ~~are~~ not the single ~~one's~~ ~~using~~ them. Back in Donslau, the main garrison there, still uses Battle Hoes, however in a small number, that being of around 100-200 Battle Hoes in service. They have also made their way to [[Kais Termina]], with the former Cresvlitsin nobles residing there.

Currently the main forces using the Battle Hoes reside in the St. Joachim Archipelago, totaling around 1000 Battle Hoes in service, with more in reserve. These are the current forces of the CBEC, who have been stationed and have been working around the country, building infrastructure and fortifications at a rapid pace. With the dissolution of the CBEC, these Battle Hoes were released in the wild, with the hope to open world-wide access to them. However, they were not the single in possession of them. Back in Donslau, the main garrison there, still uses Battle Hoes, however in a small number, that being of around 100-200 Battle Hoes in service. They have also made their way to [[Kais Termina]], with the former Cresvlitsin nobles residing there.

== Tactics ==

Following the introduction of the generation 3 Battle hoes, the tactics of the Kingdom changed in order to favor the use of this weapons. The tactics came at a time when the Kingdom was fighting a weapon/army shortage with many believing that joining the army could be a death sentence. [[File:Netherite Battle Hoe.png|alt=Image of a Gen 3. Battle Hoe(made out of Netherite)|thumb|A Double Handed Gen. 3 Battle Hoe made out of Netherite (drawn by [[Izzy Blu]])]]

Following the introduction of the generation 3 Battle hoes, the tactics of the Kingdom changed in order to favor the use of this weapons. The tactics came at a time when the Kingdom was fighting a weapon/army shortage with many believing that joining the army could be a death sentence. These doctrines served the Kingdom well, and even after its death, they continued to be used by the Cresvlitsin, the "Staindall" Doctrine being developed for them. All of the doctrines were however discontinued after the end of the CBEC and the death of both Rohl Valerian and Armand Staindall. [[File:Netherite Battle Hoe.png|alt=Image of a Gen 3. Battle Hoe(made out of Netherite)|thumb|A Double Handed Gen. 3 Battle Hoe made out of Netherite (drawn by [[Izzy Blu]])]]

=== The "Hrebenčuk" Doctrine ===

Using the terrain around the Kingdom was necessary for the Army, as it had thick forest to the north, to the west a river line and then more forests and to the south the old Acquindavian mountains. This presented the small nation with much protection and with an opportunity. Why not use the natural terrain against our enemies. As such the "Hrebenčuk" Doctrine was built on the guerilla warfare doctrine. Avoiding open confrontation against enemies, attacking them in the forests, while they were moving and/or while they were stopping for a rest, in small groups of 3-4 soldiers. The Gen. 3 Hoes were incredibly fast, and deadly, if the enemy wasn't prepared and, as such, the tactic proved useful and effective. This tactic, however, was lost to time. With the dissolution of the [[The Kingdom of Cresvlits|Kingdom]], and mass migration of the Cresvlitsin, the tactic became outdated, and as Sir Mathew Hrebenčuk died during a hunt, the tactic was left back home in Donslau.

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==== The "Frozen Seas" Part ====

After [[The Kingdom of Cresvlits|Cresvlits]], the Cresvlitisn found their new home on the Icebergs of the Frozen Sea. With this, plus the international view Armand had for the CBEC, tactics had to be drafted for some sort of an amphibious attack doctrine. This necessity and the defense capability of the Cresvlitsin, made them the perfect candidates to be those who would land first on foreign beaches and secure the beach head. This type of tactic is experimental and very hard to sustain, due to naval superiority ~~has~~ to be kept in order for it to be effective.

After [[The Kingdom of Cresvlits|Cresvlits]], the Cresvlitisn found their new home on the Icebergs of the Frozen Sea. With this, plus the international view Armand had for the CBEC, tactics had to be drafted for some sort of an amphibious attack doctrine. This necessity and the defense capability of the Cresvlitsin, made them the perfect candidates to be those who would land first on foreign beaches and secure the beach head. This type of tactic is experimental and very hard to sustain, due to naval superiority having to be kept in order for it to be effective.

== In Combat ==

As the Doctrines provide an overall take on how the Battle Hoes ~~are~~ used, in CQC they are special. They act as Quarterstaffs, however, due to their heads, they have some small differences. The basic attack pattern is the same as plowing the land, delivering a lethal blow directly to the head, in most situations piercing through helmets. If countered, the general consensus is, that due to the piercing capabilities of the Battle Hoes, managing to land a hit with the head could result into lethality. This knowledge is combined with Quarterstaff moves and combos to throw the enemy off balance, and/or open a hole in the opponents defense to land a successful strike.

As the Doctrines provide an overall take on how the Battle Hoes were used, in CQC they are special. They act as Quarterstaffs, however, due to their heads, they have some small differences. The basic attack pattern is the same as plowing the land, delivering a lethal blow directly to the head, in most situations piercing through helmets. If countered, the general consensus is, that due to the piercing capabilities of the Battle Hoes, managing to land a hit with the head could result into lethality. This knowledge is combined with Quarterstaff moves and combos to throw the enemy off balance, and/or open a hole in the opponents defense to land a successful strike.

== Variations ==

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=== One Handed Battle Hoe ===

Even a more common sight on the battlefield, these short hoes, proved to be effective in the hands of conscripts and cadets. Wielded in combination with a shield, these battle hoes were perfect in open combat. Fast and small, yet packing nearly the same punch as a double handed version, they were amazing in CQC. In duels, they were used either in akimbo version or rarely in single version. If used in the single version, they were always accompanied with another weapon, or, if not, the warrior would use fast and light attacks to wear down the opponent.

=== Engineer Battle Hoe ===

Smaller than a Double Handed Battle Hoe, bigger than a One Handed Battle Hoe, used by battle engineers. These Battle Hoes are exceptional tools at digging and creating dug outs, while also being exceptional at plowing. They rarely find usage in offensive battles, but in defensive they are nearly abused. In Duels they are only used accompanied by another weapon.

=== Ceremonial Battle Hoe ===

A Double Handed Battle Hoe, made out of gold, exclusively used for ceremonial purposes. They are still sharp and usable in combat, however they never have been used as such. They are generally given to Generals, High Position Individuals, Heroes or as gifts from the Kingdom. They were never used in duels

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''"The Future of the Battle Hoes is bright, as the current developments show. It's just a question of how good will they turn out and how much dedication will they receive. The future of a possible international market model, also hangs on this success, as we might see some interesting ideas being brought up for that purpose. Godspeed Cresvlitsin, we are all with you!"'' -Unknown Observer

It's development stage is currently unknown as the Cresvlitsin have been hit with the death of Leuvis, their Old King. With this, Armand Staindall ~~has taken~~ control, ~~yet~~ there is still some chaos in the High Ranks of the CBEC. ~~Even~~ so, ~~there~~ is ~~still~~ ~~some~~ ~~small~~ ~~progress~~.

It's development stage is currently unknown as the Cresvlitsin have been hit with the death of [[Leuvis George Krieger|Leuvis]], their Old King. With this, Armand Staindall took control, there still being some chaos in the High Ranks of the CBEC. The development stopped when after the Battle at the Hightower, '''PROTOCOL FINALUM''' being enagged afterwards, ending the Cresvlitsin. Only one prototype remains.

== The Legendary Battle Hoes ==

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=== "Krause" ===

The Gen. 1 Battle Hoe once held by Reikard Yurinkov, leader of the Socialist Army, who stood against the Cresvlitsin Army, it's extremely sturdy and capable. This is considered by many to be the first Battle Hoe ever created, and it lives to its name. In the first hours of the Battle of Cresvlits, this Battle Hoe alone killed 20 elite troopers, all of them sent to kill Reikard specifically. However, somewhere down the line, Reikard lost the Hoe, and his Army was forced to retreat causing his death. The Battle Hoe was soon retrieved, and now sits in a dusty storage room somewhere in [[Coldfront]].

The Gen. 1 Battle Hoe once held by Reikard Yurinkov, leader of the Socialist Army, who stood against the Cresvlitsin Army, it's extremely sturdy and capable. This is considered by many to be the first Battle Hoe ever created, and it lives up to its name. In the first hours of the Battle of Cresvlits, this Battle Hoe alone killed 20 elite troopers, all of them sent to kill Reikard specifically. However, somewhere down the line, Reikard lost the Hoe, and his Army was forced to retreat causing his death. The Battle Hoe was soon retrieved, and now sits in a dusty storage room somewhere in [[Coldfront]].

=== "Staindall" ===

A Gen. 3 Battle Hoe created by Armand Staindall, its head is coated in coal, it basing its main attack on a chemical reaction, igniting the coal, burning the person who the Battle Hoe struck alive. Barbaric, but effective, the Battle Hoe saw combat only in testing, and was at one point held at ceremonies by Armand. Dangerous, at some point it was put in a secure vault in Donslau. It, however, was taken out and used to protect the initial refugees fleeing Donslau for [[Coldfront]], and ever since then, the "Staindall" Battle Hoe was lost to time.

=== "The Gen. 4 Prototype: ''The Cresvlitsin Turnover'' " ===

The single prototype of the Gen. 4 Battle Hoe, specifically a double handed version, made out of netherite. It improved on nearly everything the Gen. 3 had, adding some interesting abilities. Not only it brought back the coal ignition of the "Staindall" Battle Hoe, the sturdiness and reliability of the "Krause", it also added a more stronger head, more focused on plowing and destruction of fortifications then piercing and CQC. The big change that came with this new generation, was the removal of the blunt-side of head and the introduction of a two spikes, these being made specifically for piercing armor and helmets. This change, did make the weapon more lethal, but overall improved the weapon, allowing the weapon to not depend on only one head for all usages, but to split the burden, so it can become even more effective in combat. Many claimed for it to be over-tuned, but instead, it proved very expensive to mass produce. Before the dissolution of the CBEC, this whole problem was being addressed.

This specific model got its name, from the testing period. A veteran centurion was called in to fight a recruit with the prototype Battle Hoe. Most of the battle, the centurion completely dominated the recruit, as expected, yet he barely managed to land a hit. Towards the end, however, the recruit managed to do the unthinkable. To the shock the experts watching, in one attack, he destroyed the armor of the centurion, piercing his helmet, killing him instantly. The hit also set the corpse on fire. The spectators all stated the same line: "It was a Cresvlitsin Turnover!".

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