Ok Great info guys. I'm pretty much just stomping Indies right now, and I'm assuming that they will never attack out of their provinces.
Since I wrote the first post though, I have finally come across my first non-indy enemy. His province is undefended, but may have a PD force. The plot thickens.
I also wonder how I may "up the resources" in some provinces where I like the recruits. I don't know who (which unit type, I'm playing "Man" Middle Age) to move to a now "border" province to start buiding a new Castle. I understand this will increase income/resources from surrounding territories and enable me to start building some heavier units which I'm sure to need soon.
Again...bless the Friday Nighters who're stuck at home for some reason and able to answer a greatful Newbies queries. Can't be Dominions alone can it?
