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Sweden, under King Charles XI, had established a military unit known as the Carolans as part of a new allotment system. This system ensured that communities would volunteer one individual to serve professionally throughout the year, resulting in better training and cohesiveness than the previously conscripted forces. The Carolans were renowned for their unconventional combat tactics, including rapid face-to-face engagements and the use of pikes alongside muskets.