Gaizoz Frije
(Germanic Levies)Gaizoz Frije, whose name also means “Free Spears,” are composed largely of local farmers and hunters, Germanic freemen of the lowest rank, accustomed to frequent raids and tribal warfare from a young age. According to Germanic tradition, as soon as these men receive their gaizaz (spear) and skelduz (shield), they are frije (free) adults, charged with equal shares and responsibilities in the tribe. Frije also means one's own, for to belong is to fulfill the duties of being free.
Spearmen were the lifeblood of German tribal forces. Brought up on the traditions of feasting and raiding, they craved the opportunity to prove themselves against a worthy enemy. Having scant regard for the dangers that lay ahead, whipped into frenzy by chant and song, and armed with bone-tipped spears and javelins, the ferocity of their initial attack was both feared and renowned. The 'furor teutonicas', as it was labelled by the Romans, did not resemble the disorganised mass favoured by the Celts. Instead, the Germans attacked in ordered columns or in a wedge formation, known as the 'boarhead'.
Unit Name Gaizoz Frije |
Main Unit Key AOR_6_Germanic_Levies |
Land Unit Key AOR_6_Germanic_Levies |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport |
Soldiers 300 |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Spear Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 420 |
Recruitment Cost 420 |
Upkeep Cost 84 |
Melee Attack 27 |
9 |
├ Melee Weapon spear2 |
├ Weapon Damage 9 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 3 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 10 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 11 |
60 |
├ Base Defence 19 |
├ Shield shield4 |
└ Shield Defence 41 |
1 |
├ Armour arm0 |
├ Armour Defence 1 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity heavy_light |
├ Man Health 20 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
Base Morale 35 |
Abilities
Gaizoz Frije- Stamina (average)
Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
Attributes
- Expert Charge Defence
This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close. - Resistant to Cold
This unit tires less quickly in snow.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Average defensive unit
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Weak attack
- Poor morale
Recuitment Requirement | ||||||||||||
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Maximum Number | 8 | |||||||||||
Unit Resouces | DEI_German_South | |||||||||||
Grand Campaign Regions
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Requires Buildings | ||||||||||||
Lv. 0 |
Garrison Settlement
(east_town_garrison_2) Level 1
Garrison Town
(east_town_garrison_3) Level 2
Garrison Large Town
(east_town_garrison_4) Level 3
Trade Settlement
(east_town_trade_2) Level 1
Trade Town
(east_town_trade_3) Level 2
Trade Large Town
(east_town_trade_4) Level 3
Eastern City
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_1) Level 0
Eastern Large City
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_2) Level 1
Eastern Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_3) Level 2
Eastern Karka
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_4) Level 3
Eastern Garrison Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_fort_3) Level 2
Eastern Fortified Capital
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_fort_4) Level 3
Eastern Trade Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_trade_3) Level 2
Eastern Economic Center
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_trade_4) Level 3
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_1) Level 0
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_2) Level 1
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_3) Level 2
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_4) Level 3
Eastern Hamlet (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_1) Level 0
Eastern Village (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_2) Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_3) Level 2
Eastern Town (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_4) Level 3
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_1) Level 0 |
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Samnite Wars | |
Caesar in Gaul | |
Hannibal at the Gates | |
Imperator Augustus |
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