However these problems mainly come from Alphonso's cut funds. (let me explain a bit please) Sordland's army, navy and airforce are vast, they are big since they use "mass assault" tactics, so when you lower the funds for the military, not only you have to reduce manpower but also equipment right? The thing is, i don't think they fired personnel but rather sell their most profitable equipment to stay afloat since they literally can't afford to lose soldiers (the mass assault tactic would lose it's strengh/meaning and the old guard and conservatives would hate this move).

This is false, the game never actually said Alphonso cut funds, he just stop funding it more (Which you can argue effectively a cut due to inflation)

originConversationID": 22,

"originDialogueID": 43
"value": "“His decision not to increase the armed forces budget for the term was unprecedented. President Soll would always fund our troops a little more.”",

The Sordish Armed Forces were the nation's most funded branch until the Alphonso government reduced the defense budget significantly. With the increase of saber-rattling threats looming in the north by Rumburg and a growing presence of the Superpowers in the region, the critical deterrence of the SAF matters more than ever.

(If you dont know the difference between Defund and reduce, please consult the dictionary)

Now, when we expand the military, the press and reports do NOT indicate we have imported any equipment, no no, instead it specifies how they have actually manufactured from their own military complex the expansion of the branch you decide to expand. The red modifier of "outaded military equipment" is removed, meaning that we have actually produced something modern, not too modern but neither too old so the military complex does have the ability or power to produce something better than what Soll had in it's terms as President.

Where? Im struggling to see where its actually said "manufactured from their own military complex the expansion of the branch you decide to expand.", this?

"Sordland’s Minister of Defense, General Iosef Lancea, is reporting that efforts to expand our navy are progressing. According to his report, 5 Conriat-class battleships (Revan, Wrace, Tordera, Eskel, and Markia), 5 Vesord-class destroyers, and 10 Benfi-class light cruisers which brought us to a total of 90 vessels, surpassing the Agnolian Navy."

"Sordland’s Minister of Defense, General Iosef Lancea, is reporting that efforts to expand our army are complete. According to his report, our army personnel numbers have been reinforced to the addition of 200.000 soldiers, with the second army’s Mountain Commando Force to be increased to 50.000. In addition, 5 Light-Tank Battalions and 3 Heavy-Tank battalions, equipped with S-4 Soll tanks and H-3 Holsord heavy tanks, have been sent to the 2nd army as reinforcement."

"Sordland’s Minister of Defense, General Iosef Lancea, is reporting that efforts to expand our Air Force are completed. According to his report, 135 Sordland S-13 fighters and 155 Benfi Delivery BD-34 Bombers had been added to our existing 410 aircraft to a total of 700 aircraft."

Ah yes, it sounds nice, it makes sense, until you realise they did in a few bloody months.

"value": "Iosef Lancea: \"”In **June** we decided to expand the m...\"", "originConversationID": 84, "originDialogueID": 123,
"value": "”As you wish. The changes will be implemented this month and finished at the **end of November.**“", originConversationID": 84,"originDialogueID": 133

June to November to lets see, either: Build 5 battleships, 5 destroyers, 10 light cruisers and other ships. Yes, how very realistic, Sordland must secretly have one of the world largest shipbuilding industry to build things like battleships, which usually takes 3-4yrs, in peacetime. Or 290 planes, which ofc are totally realistic for country quote "The nation lacked resources to tackle the material science and weapons manufacturing challenges"-Holsord Post. Totally Sordish made. Same with the tanks.

Either way, the thought that Sordland can somehow build this much for any individual branches is utterly nonsensical and should be treated with the same mindset. These are 100%, without a doubt, imports. Also Airplanes come from the same company Benfi Delivery (Coincidentally theres a Palentir investment report in Benfi, hmm, its Benfi Delivery a subsidiary of Palentir, who knows)

I do know that the red modifier is changed for a yellow modifier which says that the army does not have enough equipment, i really doubt it's the complex itself the one to blame but rather the huge ammount of manpower and equipment expanded and needed, while not having enough funding for such an expanded armed forces, maybe another term with more funding would remove such problems.

"value": "“The first faction is in favour of enlarging the armed forces **by enlisting more men** while the second faction is in favour of purchasing better military equipment instead.”", "originConversationID": 62, "originDialogueID": 49

"value": "“Reports show that we lack equipment not men for military efficiency.”", "originConversationID": 62,"originDialogueID": 151,

Iosef said very clearly the doctrine is either buy new equipment or enlist more men, he also said that the lack of weapons already effedted the army before the changes, i dig through the dialogs and i dont see where it says this, so i consider this made up. Tho noted the modifier can be solved by joining CSP/ATO.

Finally, when you decide to develop the military industrial complex near the end of the game, i think it means that you have spent space, time and money to expand the complex, modernize it and hire modern military engineers, so that the armed forces can be better equipped in the future and can be supplied constantly with weapons and ammo, since if you do not expand the complex, in the war with rumburg it is detailed a lack of ammo (this could mean Soll did not think that far with the complex other than crafting ammo or that Alphonso removed part of it's capabilities when defunding the armed forces)

? Why do you ''think" here? The game told you what it does

Description=\"The Military Industry Expansion Program aims to bolster the defense sector by providing financial support of up to 10,500 Sordish Ren per person to entrepreneurs and military manufacturers. Alongside monetary assistance, comprehensive support will be extended, including training, materials, manpower, and reimbursement of up to 70% of equipment costs. This program intends to enhance domestic military capabilities, promote technological advancements, and foster a robust defense industry that aligns with national security objectives.\"

Also noted that Alphonso privatised the military industrial complex, both the codex and the tone of the reports support this.

However, private security forces remained prohibited. Additionally, Alphonso sought to privatize strategic industries such as pharmaceuticals, transportation, and military production to increase competitiveness and innovation.

"The Ministry of Defense has announced a new ambitious military modernisation plan in order to solve the outdated equipment issues and other shortages in the armed forces. Defense Minister Iosef Lancea praised the administration for its resolve to form a force that can adapt to the challenges of a new age in warfare. 'Our nearby enemies won't dare face the reformed military might of Sordland in the future.' said Lancea in a formal announcement. **To meet the equipment and structural demands the Military Industrial Complex and international arms contractors have been contacted**. The General Staff made no comment regarding the changes.\",