General of the Empire (Imperial Griffon)
The Lord commander wades into battle, cutting foes apart and setting an example for the rest of the army.The armies of the Empire are led by warriors who have been trained to direct their forces as effortlessly as a swordsman wields a blade. First and foremost amongst these great leaders are the Elector Counts, inspirational and famous individuals whose mere presence can steady a wavering battle line. The knowledge that their count is personally fighting beside them is enough to embolden the courage of a province's soldiers and strengthen their resolve. In practice, however, it is unfeasible for Elector Counts to command every force that must be despatched, for the Empire is a dangerous land, and its territories are forever under attack from savage monsters and marauding armies. Often, command is delegated to a trusted soldier considered to be an honourable leader of men, and this officer will lead the province's forces when the count cannot. Of course there are always exceptions, and some of the more bellicose counts, such as Valmir von Raukov of Ostland, have an unhealthy love for the clash of swords and the thunder of cannons, thus taking to the field of battle whenever they can. Many of the men appointed by an Elector Count to lead an army will also be nobles of the Empire, educated in martial pursuits from an early age - falconry, swordsmanship and hunting Beastmen in the forests. Others have risen through the ranks, having first stood amongst the rank and file with a bloody halberd in their hands. These officers vary greatly in standing, depending on the size of the force they lead, and can be known as captain, marshals, generals or simply commanders. Regardless of their station, the vast majority will be tried and tested veterans of many years who have a fine understanding of the craft of soldiering, having spent most of their lives fighting in defence of the Empire.
Unit Name General of the Empire (Imperial Griffon) |
Main Unit Key wh_main_emp_cha_general_3 |
Land Unit Key wh_main_emp_cha_general_3 |
Naval Unit Key wh_main_shp_transport |
Land Unit Group Flying Monstrous Cavalry |
Naval Unit Group Flying Monstrous Cavalry |
Soldiers 1 |
Caste Lord |
Category War Beast |
Class Command |
Cost 1400 |
Recruitment Cost 1400 |
Upkeep Cost 375 |
Melee Attack 47 |
450 |
├ Melee Weapon wh_main_emp_imperial_griffon |
├ Melee Damage Base 160 |
├ Melee Damage Ap 290 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 70 |
30 |
├ Base Defence 30 |
├ Shield none |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
85 |
├ Armour wh2_main_plate_85 |
├ Armour Defence 85 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
5384 |
├ Man Entity wh_main_infantry_standard_hero_blood_dismembers |
├ Man Speed 34 |
├ Man Health 8 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 5368 |
├ Mount wh_main_emp_mnt_imperial_griffon |
├ Mount Entity wh_main_flying_griffon_blood |
├ Mount Speed 70 |
└ Mount Health 8 |
Leadership (Base Morale) 70 |
Abilities
- Foe-Seeker
There are those who wish nothing more than to be at the heart of battle, seeking foes to vanquish. - Stand Your Ground!
On the battlefield, the craven's path is an easy one, but for those champions that choose to stand? Fortune will surely favour them and their troops. - Hold the Line!
Those in command of the ranks will issue their orders with a ferocious bark, expecting instant obeisance. - Bloodroar
The mighty griffon lets out a blood-curdling roar, chilling his enemies.
Attributes
- Causes Fear
This unit frightens all enemy units, reducing their leadership when nearby. It is also immune to fear. Fear penalties do not stack. - Causes Terror
This unit can cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and fear themselves. - Encourage
This unit provides a Lord's aura and an encouraging unit will receive the larger of the two bonuses.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Armoured
Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Armour-Piercing damage. - Causes Terror
This unit can fear themselves. - Armour-Piercing
The damage of armour-piercing weapons mostly ignores the armour of the target, making them the ideal choice against heavily-armoured enemies. They are often heavier and attack at a slower rate though, making them less efficient against poorly-armoured targets.
Faction Availability | |
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The Eye of the Vortex | |
Mortal Empires |