Admiral's Flagship, 1st Rate
(1st_rate_admiral)
Admiral
The first rate is the largest type of “ship of the line of battle”, intended to be the command ships at the centre of any fleet.

Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate
(5th_rate_admiral)
Admiral
Flagship frigates are single-deck warships, combining good handling, firepower and endurance at sea.

General's Bodyguard
(east_generals_bodyguard)
General
These tough warriors and soldiers have only one task: keeping their commander alive and well in the swirling chaos of battle.

Admiral's Flagship, 3rd Rate
(3rd_rate_admiral)
Admiral
The third rate is a compromise between firepower and handling. A stable gun platform, it also makes a good flagship.

Barbary Pirates
(east_ethnic_warriors_barbary_pirates)
Melee Infantry
A sword is an honourable weapon for any warrior. The man who carries one must demonstrate his courage if he is to cut down his foe.

Camel Nomads
(east_desert_nomad_camelry)
Camel Cavalry
Camel nomads are lords of the merciless desert and few who face them there in battle live to tell the tale.

Mounted Tribal Auxiliary
(native_american_mounted_musketeers_auxiliary)
Missile Cavalry
These tribesmen are willing to fight for European gold, and a musket apiece.

Shaturnal Camel Gunners
(east_camel_gunners)
Missile Cavalry
These camel troops are armed with large-bore long muskets, and all of them are crack shots.

General's Bodyguard
(east_generals_bodyguard)
General
These tough warriors and soldiers have only one task: keeping their commander alive and well in the swirling chaos of battle.

Native Musketmen Auxiliary
(native_american_musketeers_auxiliary)
Irregulars
These tribesmen are willing to fight for European gold, and a musket apiece.

Barbary Pirates
(east_ethnic_warriors_barbary_pirates)
Melee Infantry
A sword is an honourable weapon for any warrior. The man who carries one must demonstrate his courage if he is to cut down his foe.

Native Warrior Auxiliary
(native_american_warriors_auxiliary)
Melee Infantry
These tribal warriors are willing to fight for foreign invaders, as it gives them a chance for glory and fame.

Fellahin
(east_ethnic_swordsmen_fellahin)
Melee Infantry
A sword is an honourable weapon for any warrior. The man who carries one must demonstrate his courage if he is to cut down his foe.

Ghoorkas
(sp_ed_ghoorkas)
Melee Infantry
Recruited by colonial powers, these indigenous Indian infantry are renowned for their loyalty and resilience.

Desert Warriors
(desert_warriors)
Militia
Harsh and unforgiving warriors are born in harsh and unforgiving lands. These men are as deadly as their deserts.

Fellahin Musketeers
(east_ethnic_musketmen_fellahin_musketeers)
Militia
These musketeers are a useful addition to any force, even if they lack the fire discipline of regular soldiers.

Dahomey Amazons
(sp_ed_dahomey_amazon)
Militia
These merciless female warriors, armed with rifles, are rightly feared by men for their aggression in battle.

Afghan Hillmen
(east_ethnic_hillmen_musketeers_afghan)
Skirmishers
These fierce and independent men spend their lives fighting, making them superb irregular troops for a general they respect.

Native Bowmen Auxiliary
(native_american_archers_auxiliary)
Skirmishers
These tribal warriors are willing to fight for foreign powers, but at a price.

Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate
(5th_rate_admiral)
Admiral
Flagship frigates are single-deck warships, combining good handling, firepower and endurance at sea.

Xebec
(barbary_xebec)
Xebec
The xebec is a lateen-rigged sailing ship with exceptional speed, making it popular with North African corsairs for hunting wealthy infidel merchants!

Light Galley
(light_galley/galliot/fusta)
Light Galley
Light galleys have sails and oars, and light cannons mounted on platforms above the rowers’ benches.

Galley
(medium_galley)
Medium Galley
Galleys are propelled by both oars and sails, with cannons on firing platforms above the rowers’ heads.

Admiral's Flagship, 3rd Rate
(3rd_rate_admiral)
Admiral
The third rate is a compromise between firepower and handling. A stable gun platform, it also makes a good flagship.

Admiral's Flagship, 1st Rate
(1st_rate_admiral)
Admiral
The first rate is the largest type of “ship of the line of battle”, intended to be the command ships at the centre of any fleet.

Dhow (Trade Ship)
(dhow)
Dhow
A dhow is a traditional Arab sailing vessel, rigged with a lateen sail. Although an ancient design, it is an efficient and handy craft, particularly for coastal work – and pirates!

Bomb Ketch
(bomb_ketch)
Bomb Ketch
The “bomb” is a floating weapons platform, usually adapted from a small, two-masted ketch. The whole ship is constructed around a single large-calibre mortar.