Arcana: Advanced Unit Design
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Troops default to companies of 100 soldiers.
Troop types:
Peasantry
Militia
Men at Arms
Nobles
Big!
Weapons
Pick a main weapon and an optional side weapon. A two-handed melee weapon cannot be used with a shield.
Swords
Sidesword
Falchion
Scimitar
Estoc
Longsword
Zweihander
Katana
Non-Swords
Axe
Warhammer
Morning Star
Polearms
Spear
Pike
Short Spear
Dorfaxe
Halberd
Naginata
Ranged
Throwing Axe
Dart
Javelin
Heavy Javelin
Bow
Warbow
Crossbow
Arbalest
Compound Bow
Arquebus
Ninja Bullshit
Armor
Padded Jacket
Lamellar
Plate-Mail
Full Plate
Superheavy Plate
Partial Plate
Speed
Shields
Shields are an excellent aid in combat, though wealthier soldiers wearing full plate may find it redundant. Aside from its physical protection, shields are also extremely simple to enchant, making them a good way to ease magical support to an otherwise cheap army.
Buckler - Scottish targes, bucklers, and other small shields. They cannot cover much target area against a rain of missiles, but provide a significant advantage in close combat.
Light Shield - Shields of fair size but simple and light construction. Light shields provide good protection and coverage against lighter weaponry, but are too flimsy to withstand weapon weaponry.
Full Shield - Good defensive boosts against all forms of attack.
Tower Shield - These are large, heavy shields that cover practically the entire body against attack. They are very solid against projectiles and formidable protection for ranks of spear. Tend to be a bit unwieldy in a general melee.
Pavise - Useless in close combat but provide exceptional ranged protection.
Mounts & Miscellaneous
Supply Train
Shitty Horse
Light Warhorse
Charger
Elephant - There is an elephant in the way.