My apologies, yes 1.2.0 is out and available off Steam. I have been juggling a lot of things including a wedding to prepare for
Vald, I am really confused as to why you are pressing this "military" issue. Note that I am *not* upset or angry. Please hear me out. I am simply unable to pinpoint what it is you're trying to accomplish here. The word military in the dialogue does not make a game "about military." If you read the context clues in that conversation, he is simply referring to her and her followers as the military backbone of Lucian's rebellion. He could have said something like "her followers are the muscle" or something. Or they are the majority of the participants. It was something he said to emphasize her importance and significance, and how she should be valued more. Sort of a tool of manipulation.
Yes, there is a rebellion in this game, and rebellions often involve soldiers, fighters, participants, what have you. There's rebellions and soldiers in .... SOooooOOooo many RPGs. It's such a common theme. Just about every Final Fantasy game has soldiers, and militaries. I mean, I don't know how far you are in the story, but after the Beladorne chapter, a lot more focus is put on the characters and the behind the scenes plot. In reality, the rebellion and the "military" aspect is a backdrop. Secondary in nature to the real plot.
In regards to Soha losing HP when she uses abilities, it is only for some abilities - ones that are Dark-magic based. This is explained in the cut scene you just watched Vald, in which she explains how using her magic is killing her slowly and that they need to find a cure, the basis behind much of Kormag's plans.
Yes, eventually Soha learns how to control these abilities better. In fact, Soha becomes GODLY later on. She really is anything but a damsel in distress. but until then, Soha has a lot of life drain abilities like Blood Saber and Blood Tap that allow her to absorb a lot of HP. Her dark magic abilities are very strong - like Shadow Blast and Shadow Bolt. It is a sacrifice - a decision the player can make.
Please see past the word "military" and see the context behind the game. I absolutely hate dry boring games that are only fighting and I have made a sincere effort to make it narratively-driven. I have played many other RPGMaker games and many are WAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more fighting-focused.
I just want you to enjoy it for what it is, I want to help you see past this military thing.