Caledonians Faction
The Caledonians are northern Britannia's first line of defence against Imperial Rome, and bar the way north for any would-be invaders. Although their true heritage has been much debated, they are believed to be an amalgamation of Pictish tribes and those fleeing the Roman advance into Britannia, surviving mostly in a series of hillforts and farms stretching across the highlands of Scotland.
Unfortunately, most historical sources on the Caledonians are of Roman origin, with the usual Roman bias in the reporting; for instance, Tacitus refuses to use terms such as 'king' to describe the Caledonian leader Calgacus, although this may be because he was unsure of their internal hierarchy. They are first mentioned by Tacitus as fighting at the Battle of Mons Graupius, which they lost once the Legions forced them from the hills into an open field battle, as opposed to the guerrilla-style tactics naturally favoured by the rocky terrain. In mentioning the Caledonians, Tacitus also describes them as the stereotypical definition of red haired, long-limbed “northmen” - furious and barbaric to a man.
In the centuries following Mons Graupius, the Caledonians have remained a belligerent thorn in the Empire's side, constantly crossing into Britannia to raid - and often successfully. Despite dogged Imperial efforts, they steadfastly refuse to be cowed, and stand now against a darkening world, poised to take back what is rightfully theirs!
Campaign Map
Faction Name Caledonians |
Campaign main_attila |
Culture att_cult_barbarian |
Subculture att_sub_cult_barbarian_celtic |
Military Group att_cel_caledones |
Faction Group att_fact_group_celts |
Faction Group
These lands will be liberated, one turf at a time.
+200% conversion time of the main chain
All units have guerrilla deployment.
[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
-15% movement speed reduction in raiding stance .
Raiding income in neutral territory: +200%
Raiding income in enemy territory: +200%
Political Parties
Gifted with age and the experience that accompanies it, the elders are the wisest men, and therefore the most qualified to provide council where necessary.
Initial Power: 40
No Effect
The Caledonians may have tasted defeat at Roman hands, but they will carry on the struggle - on their own terms - until the invaders are banished from their lands once and for all.
Initial Power: 60
Agent action cost: -20%
Success chance: +25%
Agent recruitment cost: -30%
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +3 against priest-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +1 against spy-type agents
[NOT DISPLAYED] Provincial security: +2 against champion-type agents
General |
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Celtic Warlord
(att_cel_celtic_warlord) Melee Infantry
Noble Archers
(att_cel_noble_archers) Missile Infantry
Royal Archers
(att_cel_royal_archers) Missile Infantry |
Melee Infantry |
Caledonian Axemen
(att_cel_caledonian_axemen) Melee Infantry
Cateran Brigade
(att_cel_cateran_brigade) Melee Infantry
Celtic Axe Band
(att_cel_celtic_axe_band) Melee Infantry
Celtic Axe Warriors
(att_cel_celtic_axe_warriors) Melee Infantry
Celtic Band
(att_cel_celtic_band) Melee Infantry
Celtic Berserkers
(att_cel_celtic_berserkers) Melee Infantry
Celtic Nobles
(att_cel_celtic_nobles) Melee Infantry
Celtic Warband
(att_cel_celtic_warband) Melee Infantry
Celtic Warlord
(att_cel_celtic_warlord) Melee Infantry
Celtic Warriors
(att_cel_celtic_warriors) Melee Infantry
Celtic Woodrunners
(att_cel_celtic_woodrunners) Melee Infantry
Fianna
(att_cel_fianna) Melee Infantry
Gazehounds
(att_cel_gazehounds) Melee Infantry
Horse Whisperers
(att_cel_horse_whisperers) Melee Infantry
Scatha's Teachers
(att_cel_scathas_teachers) Melee Infantry
Sighthound Spears
(att_cel_sighthound_spears) Melee Infantry
Wolfhound Spearmen
(att_cel_wolfhound_spearmen) Melee Infantry |
Missile Infantry |
Celtic Archers
(att_cel_celtic_archers) Missile Infantry
Celtic Bows
(att_cel_celtic_bows) Missile Infantry
Celtic Brigands
(att_cel_celtic_brigands) Missile Infantry
Celtic Crossbows
(att_cel_celtic_crossbows) Missile Infantry
Celtic Skirmishers
(att_cel_celtic_skirmishers) Missile Infantry
Elite Highland Archers
(att_cel_elite_highland_archers) Missile Infantry
Highland Archers
(att_cel_highland_archers) Missile Infantry
Noble Archers
(att_cel_noble_archers) Missile Infantry
Royal Archers
(att_cel_royal_archers) Missile Infantry |
Spear Infantry |
Celtic Levy
(att_cel_celtic_levy) Spear Infantry
Celtic Spearmen
(att_cel_celtic_spearmen) Spear Infantry
Celtic Spears
(att_cel_celtic_spears) Spear Infantry |
Melee Cavalry |
Mormaer Cavalry
(att_cel_mormaer_cavalry) Melee Cavalry |
Missile Cavalry |
Celtic Cavalry Raiders
(att_cel_celtic_cavalry_raiders) Missile Cavalry
Mounted Spear Raiders
(att_cel_mounted_spear_raiders) Missile Cavalry
Round Shield Raiders
(att_cel_round_shield_raiders) Missile Cavalry |
Siege Artillery |
Bastion Onager
(att_cel_onager_bastion) Siege Artillery
Celtic Onager
(att_cel_onager) Siege Artillery |
Admiral |
Long Fhada - Celtic Berserker Marauders
(att_shp_cel_berserker_lon_heavy) Melee Ship
Long Fhada - Celtic Marauders
(att_shp_cel_marauders_lon_heavy) Melee Ship |
Melee Ship |
Long Fhada - Celtic Berserker Marauders
(att_shp_cel_berserker_lon_heavy) Melee Ship
Long Fhada - Elite Celtic Marauders
(att_shp_cel_elite_norse_lon_heavy) Melee Ship
Irish Galley - Celtic Heavy Marauders
(att_shp_cel_heavy_marauders_lon_light) Melee Ship
Irish Galley - Celtic Light Marauders
(att_shp_cel_light_marauders_lon_light) Melee Ship
Long Fhada - Celtic Marauders
(att_shp_cel_marauders_lon_heavy) Melee Ship |
Missile Ship |
Coracle - Celtic Bow Marauders
(att_shp_cel_celtic_bow_lon_light) Missile Ship
Coracle - Elite Highland Bowman Marauders
(att_shp_cel_elite_highland_bowman_marauders) Missile Ship
Coracle - Highland Archer Marauders
(att_shp_cel_highland_archer_marauders) Missile Ship |
Artillery Ship |
Artillery Currach - Celtic Artillery Crew
(att_shp_cel_artillery_lib_light) Artillery Ship |
Transport Ship |
Heavy Transport Boat - Celtic Band
(att_shp_cel_transport_heavy) Transport Ship
Light Transport Boat - Celtic Band
(att_shp_cel_transport_light) Transport Ship |
Ramming Ship |
Strike Currach - Celtic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_cel_boatmen_lib_light_ram) Ramming Ship
Assault Currach - Celtic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_cel_boatmen_lib_light_spike) Ramming Ship |
Fire Ship |
Fire Ship - Celtic Light Boatmen
(att_shp_cel_boatmen_dro_light_fs) Fire Ship |
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