

Fianna
Protectors of the peace, in exchange for shelter.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 Fianna |
Main Unit Key cha_cel_fianna |
Land Unit Key cha_cel_fianna |
Naval Unit Key cha_longship_transport |
Soldiers 160 |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Melee Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 700 |
Recruitment Cost 700 |
Upkeep Cost 210 |
Melee Attack 39 |
Melee Damage 40 |
├ Melee Weapon att_spatha |
├ Melee Base Damage 36 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 4 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 0 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 0 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 26 |
Melee Defence 54 |
├ Base Defence 29 |
├ Shield cha_round |
└ Shield Defence 25 |
Armour 46 |
├ Armour cha_mail |
├ Armour Defence 46 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
Health 100 |
├ Man Entity cha_infantry_heavy |
├ Man Health 100 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
Morale 45 |
Abilities
Fianna- Shield Wall
The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
Attributes
- Resistant to Fatigue
Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit. - 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 |