womble Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 As was noted earlier, there is a large difference between a riverine and an Ocean-going (or even sea-faring) fleet. The rivermen might have a few basic skills in the bag, which will make them nearer to sailors than your average Lunar grunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joerg Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 13 hours ago, womble said: As was noted earlier, there is a large difference between a riverine and an Ocean-going (or even sea-faring) fleet. The rivermen might have a few basic skills in the bag, which will make them nearer to sailors than your average Lunar grunt. True. Which is why they wouldn't be wasted as assault troops aka marines, but be in charge of navigating the vessels. Quote Telling how it is excessive verbis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 32 minutes ago, Joerg said: True. Which is why they wouldn't be wasted as assault troops aka marines, but be in charge of navigating the vessels. Aye. There's a big difference between those skillsets, for sure. I gather the true meaning of marine is the Acronym Marines Always Ride In Navy Equipment. According to the USMC, at least, but I can't see it having been very much different back in the days of Trireme and Pentekonter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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