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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'.

Gaizoz Frije

Unit Name

Gaizoz Frije

Main Unit Key

AOR_5_Germanic_Levies

Land Unit Key

AOR_5_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

Weapon Damage

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

Melee Defence

60

├ Base Defence

19

├ Shield

shield4

└ Shield Defence

41

Armour

1

├ Armour

arm0

├ Armour Defence

1

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

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
Gaizoz Frije
  • Average defensive unit
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Weak attack
  • Poor morale
Recuitment Requirement
Maximum Number 8
Unit Resouces DEI_German
Requires Buildings
Gaizoz Frije Lv. 0 Civil Settlement
Civil Settlement
(greek_town_civil_2)
Level 1
Civil Town
Civil Town
(greek_town_civil_3)
Level 2
Civil Colony
Civil Colony
(greek_town_civil_4)
Level 3
Farming Settlement
Farming Settlement
(greek_town_farm_2)
Level 1
Farming Town
Farming Town
(greek_town_farm_3)
Level 2
Farming Colony
Farming Colony
(greek_town_farm_4)
Level 3
Market Settlement
Market Settlement
(greek_town_trade_2)
Level 1
Market Town
Market Town
(greek_town_trade_3)
Level 2
Market Colony
Market Colony
(greek_town_trade_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic City
Hellenistic City
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_1)
Level 0
Hellenistic Polis
Hellenistic Polis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_2)
Level 1
Hellenistic Kleroukhia
Hellenistic Kleroukhia
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_3)
Level 2
Hellenistic Metropolis
Hellenistic Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_4)
Level 3
Hellenic Garrison Kleroukhia
Hellenic Garrison Kleroukhia
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_fort_3)
Level 2
Hellenic Fortified Metropolis
Hellenic Fortified Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_fort_4)
Level 3
Hellenic Trade Kleroukhia
Hellenic Trade Kleroukhia
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_trade_3)
Level 2
Hellenic Economic Metropolis
Hellenic Economic Metropolis
(rom_HELLENIC_city_major_trade_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Hamlet (Copper)
Hellenistic Hamlet (Copper)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_copper_1)
Level 0
Hellenistic Village (Copper)
Hellenistic Village (Copper)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_copper_2)
Level 1
Fortified Town (Copper)
Fortified Town (Copper)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_copper_fort_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Hamlet
Hellenistic Hamlet
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_fish_1)
Level 0
Hellenistic Village
Hellenistic Village
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_fish_2)
Level 1
Hellenistic Komai
Hellenistic Komai
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_fish_3)
Level 2
Hellenistic Town
Hellenistic Town
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_fish_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Hamlet (Glassware)
Hellenistic Hamlet (Glassware)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_glass_1)
Level 0
Hellenistic Village (Glassware)
Hellenistic Village (Glassware)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_glass_2)
Level 1
Hellenistic Komai (Glassware)
Hellenistic Komai (Glassware)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_glass_3)
Level 2
Hellenistic Town (Glassware)
Hellenistic Town (Glassware)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_glass_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Hamlet (Leather)
Hellenistic Hamlet (Leather)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_hides_1)
Level 0
Hellenistic Village (Leather)
Hellenistic Village (Leather)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_hides_2)
Level 1
Hellenistic Komai (Leather)
Hellenistic Komai (Leather)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_hides_3)
Level 2
Hellenistic Town (Leather)
Hellenistic Town (Leather)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_hides_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Hamlet (Timber)
Hellenistic Hamlet (Timber)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_1)
Level 0
Hellenistic Village (Timber)
Hellenistic Village (Timber)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_2)
Level 1
Hellenistic Komai (Timber)
Hellenistic Komai (Timber)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_3)
Level 2
Hellenistic Town (Timber)
Hellenistic Town (Timber)
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_4)
Level 3
Fortified Timber Camp
Fortified Timber Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_fort_4)
Level 3
Timber Trade Camp
Timber Trade Camp
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_timber_trade_4)
Level 3
Hellenistic Hamlet
Hellenistic Hamlet
(rom_HELLENIC_city_minor_township_1)
Level 0
Faction Availability
Grand Campaign



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