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Saxons Grand Campaign

Saxons Faction


The Saxons were first mentioned by name in Ptolemy's 'Geographica' in AD130, with reference to the "Saxones" tribe north of the Elbe River. Originally from along the northern European coast, their name is derived from their characteristic weapon, the 'seax' dagger.

During the early stages of the Roman Empire, the Saxons were fragmented and tenacious, gradually spreading across Europe with no singular leader. After the Romans pulled out of Britannia at the beginning of the 5th century AD, many Saxons settled there in their stead, laying the foundations of what would eventually become England. Those who remained on the continental mainland came into contact with the Franks, who went on to shape their destiny significantly. United under Clovis, the Franks brought much of Gaul under their control. This included Saxon tribes who, although subjugated, were able to remain largely independent, separated from their Frankish overlords and foes by the Harz and Hesse mountain ranges.

The Saxons still fiercely defend their pagan beliefs, upholding them despite determined advances from the Christian Franks. Two priests - both named Ewald - recently sent to convert them to Christianity, were instead been brutally murdered, dismembered and cast into the Rhine. The Saxons also raid their neighbours relentlessly, further drawing the ire of their western overlords.

Now Charlemagne has been crowned king of the Franks, his attention has turned to rebellious Saxon attitudes, and their unacceptable adherence to paganism. Led by their uncompromising king, Widukind, there will be no surrendering of Saxon beliefs - or of Saxon lands. Tyr will guide his people to ultimate victory!

Saxons

Campaign Map

Saxons
Saxons

Faction Name

Saxons

Campaign

main_attila

Culture

att_cult_barbarian

Subculture

att_sub_cult_barbarian_germanic_north

Military Group

att_nor_saxons

Faction Group

att_fact_group_barbarian

Faction Group

New Kingdoms New Kingdoms
Nations are merely lines on a map. The true Kingdom is endless.
+200% conversion cost of the main chain
+200% conversion time of the main chain
Building conversion rate: -50%
[Not displayed] Building set used when a new barbarian horde spawns
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against champion-type agents

Political Parties

Other Nobles Other Nobles
Although ordinary people participate in civil government, the elders of the nobility are the wisest, and therefore the most qualified to give council.
Playable: False
Initial Power: 40
No Effect
The Saxons The Saxons
Hailing from the north German plains and along the North Sea coast, the Saxons are a confederation of tribal raiders named for the deadly, curved daggers they carry.
Playable: True
Initial Power: 60
Income: +100 for every 10% damage caused to settlements during a battle.
Integrity: +4 when raiding
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against champion-type agents
General
160 Chieftain with Gedriht
Chieftain with Gedriht
(att_nor_chieftain_with_gedriht)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Raid Leader
Nordic Raid Leader
(att_nor_nordic_raid_leader)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Warlord
Nordic Warlord
(att_nor_nordic_warlord)
Melee Infantry
Melee Infantry
160 Chieftain with Gedriht
Chieftain with Gedriht
(att_nor_chieftain_with_gedriht)
Melee Infantry
160 Chosen Warriors
Chosen Warriors
(att_nor_chosen_warriors)
Melee Infantry
160 Elite Nordic Warriors
Elite Nordic Warriors
(att_nor_elite_nordic_warriors)
Melee Infantry
160 Gesithas
Gesithas
(att_nor_gesithas)
Melee Infantry
160 Hearth Guard
Hearth Guard
(att_nor_hearth_guard)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Axe Warband
Nordic Axe Warband
(att_nor_nordic_axe_warband)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Axe Warriors
Nordic Axe Warriors
(att_nor_nordic_axe_warriors)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Band
Nordic Band
(att_nor_nordic_band)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Brigade
Nordic Brigade
(att_nor_nordic_brigade)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Raid Leader
Nordic Raid Leader
(att_nor_nordic_raid_leader)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Warlord
Nordic Warlord
(att_nor_nordic_warlord)
Melee Infantry
160 Nordic Warriors
Nordic Warriors
(att_nor_nordic_warriors)
Melee Infantry
40 Warhounds
Warhounds
(att_nor_warhounds)
Melee Infantry
Missile Infantry
160 Elite Saxon Javelinmen
Elite Saxon Javelinmen
(att_nor_elite_saxon_javelinmen)
Missile Infantry
160 Geoguth Javelinmen
Geoguth Javelinmen
(att_nor_geoguth_javelinmen)
Missile Infantry
160 Nordic Bows
Nordic Bows
(att_nor_nordic_bows)
Missile Infantry
160 Nordic Brigands
Nordic Brigands
(att_nor_nordic_brigands)
Missile Infantry
160 Nordic Hurlers
Nordic Hurlers
(att_nor_nordic_hurlers)
Missile Infantry
160 Nordic Javelinmen
Nordic Javelinmen
(att_nor_nordic_javelinmen)
Missile Infantry
160 Nordic Skirmishers
Nordic Skirmishers
(att_nor_nordic_skirmishers)
Missile Infantry
Pike Infantry
160 Nordic Pikemen
Nordic Pikemen
(att_nor_nordic_pikemen)
Pike Infantry
Spear Infantry
160 Elite Duguth Spearmen
Elite Duguth Spearmen
(att_nor_elite_duguth_spearmen)
Spear Infantry
160 Elite Nordic Spearmen
Elite Nordic Spearmen
(att_nor_elite_nordic_spearmen)
Spear Infantry
160 Nordic Levy
Nordic Levy
(att_nor_nordic_levy)
Spear Infantry
160 Nordic Spear Masters
Nordic Spear Masters
(att_nor_nordic_spear_masters)
Spear Infantry
160 Nordic Spearmen
Nordic Spearmen
(att_nor_nordic_spearmen)
Spear Infantry
160 Saxon Spears
Saxon Spears
(att_nor_saxon_spears)
Spear Infantry
Melee Cavalry
80 Heroic Cavalry
Heroic Cavalry
(att_nor_heroic_cavalry)
Melee Cavalry
80 Nordic Horse Lords
Nordic Horse Lords
(att_nor_nordic_horse_lords)
Melee Cavalry
80 Nordic Horse Raiders
Nordic Horse Raiders
(att_nor_nordic_horse_raiders)
Melee Cavalry
80 Nordic Mounted Raiders
Nordic Mounted Raiders
(att_nor_nordic_mounted_raiders)
Melee Cavalry
80 Saxon Mounted Warband
Saxon Mounted Warband
(att_nor_saxon_mounted_warband)
Melee Cavalry
Missile Cavalry
80 Nordic Raiders
Nordic Raiders
(att_nor_nordic_raiders)
Missile Cavalry
Shock Cavalry
80 Saxon Lancers
Saxon Lancers
(att_nor_saxon_lancers)
Shock Cavalry
Siege Artillery
4 Bastion Onager
Bastion Onager
(att_nor_onager_bastion)
Siege Artillery
40 Large Onager
Large Onager
(att_nor_onager_large)
Siege Artillery
40 Onager
Onager
(att_nor_onager)
Siege Artillery
Admiral
128 Drekkar Dragonship - Nordic Berserker Marauders
Drekkar Dragonship - Nordic Berserker Marauders
(att_shp_nor_berserker_lon_heavy)
Melee Ship
128 Drekkar Dragonship - Nordic Marauders
Drekkar Dragonship - Nordic Marauders
(att_shp_nor_marauders_lon_heavy)
Melee Ship
Melee Ship
128 Drekkar Dragonship - Nordic Berserker Marauders
Drekkar Dragonship - Nordic Berserker Marauders
(att_shp_nor_berserker_lon_heavy)
Melee Ship
72 Snekkja Longship - Nordic Heavy Marauders
Snekkja Longship - Nordic Heavy Marauders
(att_shp_nor_heavy_marauders_lon_light)
Melee Ship
56 Snekkja Longship - Nordic Light Marauders
Snekkja Longship - Nordic Light Marauders
(att_shp_nor_light_marauders_lon_light)
Melee Ship
128 Drekkar Dragonship - Nordic Marauders
Drekkar Dragonship - Nordic Marauders
(att_shp_nor_marauders_lon_heavy)
Melee Ship
124 Drekkar Dragonship - Elite Saxon Marines
Drekkar Dragonship - Elite Saxon Marines
(att_shp_sax_elite_lon_heavy)
Melee Ship
124 Drekkar Dragonship - Royal Saxon Marines
Drekkar Dragonship - Royal Saxon Marines
(att_shp_sax_royal_lon_heavy)
Melee Ship
Missile Ship
84 Skeid Longship - Saxon Bow Marauders
Skeid Longship - Saxon Bow Marauders
(att_shp_sax_bow_lon_light)
Missile Ship
Artillery Ship
56 Artillery Liburnian - Nordic Artillery Crew
Artillery Liburnian - Nordic Artillery Crew
(att_shp_nor_artillery_lib_light)
Artillery Ship
Ramming Ship
20 Strike Liburnian - Nordic Light Boatmen
Strike Liburnian - Nordic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_nor_boatmen_lib_light_ram)
Ramming Ship
36 Assault Liburnian - Nordic Light Boatmen
Assault Liburnian - Nordic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_nor_boatmen_lib_light_spike)
Ramming Ship
Fire Ship
32 Greek Fire Dromonarion - Nordic Light Boatmen
Greek Fire Dromonarion - Nordic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_nor_boatmen_dro_light_fs)
Fire Ship
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