

King's Warband
These men will ride with their king, no matter the outcome.In Celtic Ireland, ‘fianna’ were independent bands of men and women, often aristocratic but yet to inherit, who proved their mettle in service of a local lord. As such, they were supplied with food and shelter during the winter months in return for keeping the peace. In the summer, the members of the fianna – known as ‘fian’ – had to hunt for their own food, making additional income from selling the pelts of animals they had eaten. Fianna and their exploits are featured heavily in Irish folklore, particularly the Ulster Cycle - in which a band of twenty-seven fian are led by the druid Cathbad - and the Fenian Cycle – in which the mythical warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill leads them to victory against the enemies of the High King.
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Unit Name King's Warband |
Main Unit Key cha_cel_kings_warband |
Land Unit Key cha_cel_kings_warband |
Naval Unit Key cha_longship_transport |
Soldiers 160 |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Melee Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 1000 |
Recruitment Cost 1000 |
Upkeep Cost 300 |
Melee Attack 44 |
Melee Damage 50 |
├ Melee Weapon cha_spatha_heavy |
├ Melee Base Damage 46 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 4 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 0 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 0 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 29 |
Melee Defence 61 |
├ Base Defence 36 |
├ Shield cha_round |
└ Shield Defence 25 |
Armour 46 |
├ Armour cha_mail |
├ Armour Defence 46 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
Health 100 |
├ Man Entity cha_infantry_very_heavy |
├ Man Health 100 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
Morale 54 |
Abilities
King's Warband- Shield Wall
The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
Attributes
- Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. - Encourage
This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
No Strengths and Weaknesses
Faction Availability | |
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Age of Charlemagne |