In the middle ages, advancements in military technology helped to make updates to the paramilitary forces made up the Shazonite Defense Forces. What forced these changes was the founding of three new settlements a couple miles away from the original settlement
The first chainmail armor made its appearance and became a staple for years to come, with some advances though next fifteen years. Swords and crossbows also became staple weapons during this timeframe.
The defense forces domesticated horses a little prior to this date and thus formed mounted, ranged and infantry divisions. The number of forces swelled to 250 troops.