Low-tech signaling (militia, etc.)
Hi all,
Was writing up some stuff tonight on a militia, and started wondering what the patrols would signal to home base with, if they don't have radios. That got me thinking about low-tech signaling in general.
Here's some methods I thought of:
- signal fires / smoke
- flags (only if LOS exists)
- whistles (fairly short-range), bugles, or drums
- signal rockets (e.g., fireworks)
- flares (how much harder are these to make than fireworks?)
- runners / riders
Some seems a bit funny, but I'm thinking of the situation where a militia patrol, in friendly country, wants to attract the attention and help of nearby militia (e.g., if they run into a fight with marauders, etc.).
What else could we add to the list?
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