Formations have an importance in the game for performing realistic and strategic tactics.  Can you stick a female worker in a testudo formation or do the priests take the front position in the formation?  I think not!  That is why we need to specify what is allowed and in what position for each entity.

'''Example:'''

{{{
  	<Traits>
    		<Formation>
  			<Category>Melee</Category>
  			<Curr>Loose</Curr>
  			<List>
  				<Loose/>
  				<Box/>
  				<Column_C/>
  				<Line_C/>
  				<Column_O/>
  				<Line_O/>
  				<Flank/>
  				<Skirmish/>
  				<Wedge/>
  				<Testudo/>
  				<Phalanx/>
  			</List>
    		</Formation>
  	</Traits>
}}}

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= Category =
''BRIEF DESCRIPTION ::'' The entity will occupy this position when in formation.

Each entity that can enter a formation is assigned a category. The entity's category defines what position it takes in the formation.  These are the categories available:

 * ''protected'' - takes the safest position in the formation (usually in the back or middle).
 * ''melee'' - takes the position to shield the protected/ranged entities from attack.  Usually melee type units.
 * ''ranged'' - takes the position that is most optimal for using a ranged weapon.
 * ''lead'' - takes the position of leadership.  There is only one (if any) of these positions in each formation type.

= Curr =
''BRIEF DESCRIPTION ::'' The name of the formation the entity is currently using, or its default when it is first spawned.

= List =
''BRIEF DESCRIPTION ::'' List of formations that the entity is allowed to perform.

This defines what formations the entity may use.  If this is not defined, then the unit may not enter a formation.

For more information abou these formations, see the '''[wiki:XML:_Formation Formations]''' document.