Lowland Peasant Militia spearmen infantry Comprised of free farmers. Trained and armed with spears but unable to afford armour.
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Armoured Sergeants spearmen infantry Trained and hardened warriors protected by a large shield and mail. Armed with spears and able to form a defensive ring of spears.
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Lowland Spear Militia spearmen infantry Spear Militia are commoners and peasants levied into local militias to defend settlements and bolster armies, armed with long spears.
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Levy Spearmen spearmen infantry Common folk from villages and towns that have been levied into the army, armed with spears and shields.
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Heavy Billmen heavy infantry Heavily armoured versatile infantry wielding the billhook.
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Dismounted Feudal Knights heavy infantry Knights would often dismount and fight on foot when the situation demanded it. Dismounted they make excellent heavy infantry.
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Armoured Swordsmen heavy infantry Footmen of the knightly class able to afford excellent armour and swords, they can punish most other infantry.
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Dismounted English Knights heavy infantry English knights often chose to fight dismounted. With their fearsome poleaxes, they can crush enemy infantry as well as cavalry.
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Yeoman Archers missile infantry English freeholders are required by the King to be trained in warfare, Yeoman archers are highly skilled ranged troops.
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Sherwood Archers missile infantry Wielding a longbow made of yew, and able to hide in any terrain these men are excellent at ambushes, and are outstanding marksmen.
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Retinue Longbowmen missile infantry Well armoured professional soldiers. Confident and deadly.
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Hobilars light cavalry Light cavalry with spears. Useful for chasing down light infantry, and pursuing fleeing enemy
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General's Bodyguard heavy cavalry Elite knights hand picked to protect the general.
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Knights Templar heavy cavalry Elite and some say reckless knights formed to protect Christian pilgrims in the Holy Lands.
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English Knights heavy cavalry Elite warriors clad in steel plate armour, these men pack an effective charge, while being hard to kill.
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Feudal Knights heavy cavalry Protected by heavy armour and armed with a lance, these elite warriors crush and ride down their opponents.
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Demi Lancers heavy cavalry Armed with a lance but with less armour these units are mobile and deadly.
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Mailed Knights heavy cavalry Encased in mail and equipped with lances and swords these early knights are formidable fighting machines.
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Mounted Longbowmen missile cavalry The advantage of being mounted allows a longbowman to flank his enemies and ride out of danger. Not to be mistaken for true cavalry though.
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Culverin missile siege Able to fire solid or exploding shots, the culverin is devastating against enemy walls and lethal against enemy troops!
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