64-lber Great Gun
(64_lber_land_cannon_elephant)
Fixed Artillery
These enormous cannons can pound enemies to pieces in very short order. Their size and weight makes them almost immobile once emplaced.

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

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

First Rate Ship of the Line
(1st_rate)
1st Rate
The first rate is the largest type of “ship of the line of battle”, intended to be the centre of any fleet. These are very expensive and powerful vessels.

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.

Large Mortars
(8_inch_mortar_indian)
Fixed Artillery
A mortar is a large calibre, fixed artillery piece that lobs an explosive shell in a high arc at the enemy.

Guns
(9_lber_land_cannon_(saker)_indian)
Fixed Artillery
A saker is an old-fashioned style of light cannon, deployed in a fixed position.

Cannons
(24_lber_land_cannon_(demi_cannon)_indian)
Fixed Artillery
A demi-cannon is a heavy artillery piece from the previous century, deployed in a fixed battlefield position.

Mortars
(4_inch_mortar_indian)
Fixed Artillery
A mortar is a large calibre, fixed artillery piece that lobs an explosive shell in a high arc at the enemy.

64-lber Great Gun
(64_lber_land_cannon_elephant)
Fixed Artillery
These enormous cannons can pound enemies to pieces in very short order. Their size and weight makes them almost immobile once emplaced.

Rocket Band
(rockets_camel)
Fixed Artillery
War rockets are a terrifying device, capable of carrying different kinds of warhead and of causing utter panic in their targets.

12-lber Foot Artillery
(12_lber_land_cannon_indian)
Artillery
Foot artillery batteries are the core of an army on campaign: the weapons that win battles and batter down walls.

18-lber Foot Artillery
(18_lber_land_cannon_indian)
Artillery
Foot artillery batteries are the core of an army on campaign: the weapons that win battles and batter down walls.

24-lber Foot Artillery
(24_lber_land_cannon_indian)
Artillery
Foot artillery batteries are the core of an army on campaign: the weapons that win battles and batter down walls.

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.

Sipahis
(east_sipahi_cavalry)
Heavy Cavalry
Sipahis are superb horsemen and their ornate lances are deadly when brought to bear at the charge.

Ahadis
(east_guard_cavalry_ahadis)
Heavy Cavalry
These superb heavy cavalry are important shock troops in any Mughal army.

Native Lancers
(east_lancers)
Lancer Cavalry
These cavalrymen are armed with a long spear or lance that makes them particularly deadly when charging.

Qizilbashi Cavalry
(east_light_cavalry_qizilbashi)
Light Cavalry
These tribal cavalry are ideal for quick, bloody, skirmish attacks.

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.

Zamindari Horsemen
(east_missile_cavalry_zamindari)
Missile Cavalry
These “feudal” troops are armed in traditional style and, while cheap, may not be as reliable as regular forces.

War Elephants
(east_war_elephant_lancers_howdah)
Elephants
These troops ride into battle on the backs of elephants, beasts who very presence spreads terror throughout enemy ranks.

Elephant Musketeers
(east_war_elephant_musketry_howdah)
Elephants
These troops ride into battle on the backs of elephants, beasts who very presence spreads terror throughout enemy ranks.

General's Bodyguard
(indian_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.

Hindu Musketeers
(east_ethnic_musketmen_hindu_musketeers)
Line Infantry
These musketeers are a useful addition to any force, even if they lack the fire discipline of regular soldiers.

Qizilbashi Musketeers
(east_ethnic_musketmen_mughal_musketeers)
Line Infantry
These musketeers are a useful addition to any force, even if they lack the fire discipline of regular soldiers.

Zamindari Pikemen
(east_pikemen_zamindari)
Melee Infantry
These “feudal” troops are armed in traditional style and, while cheap, may not be as reliable as regular forces.

Dervishes
(east_ethnic_warriors_dervishes)
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.

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

Islamic Swordsmen
(east_ethnic_swordsmen_islamic_swordsmen)
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.

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

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

Tufangis
(armed_peasantry_tufangis)
Mob
Arming the people is something that leaders find detestable and frightening, necessary perhaps, but certainly unwelcome.

Bhumiya Levy
(landless_rabble_bhumiya)
Mob
A mob, armed with whatever they have been able to steal.

Bhumiya Bowmen
(armed_peasantry_bhumiya)
Mob
Arming the people is something that leaders find detestable and frightening, necessary perhaps, but certainly unwelcome.

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.

Kurdish Hillmen
(east_ethnic_hillmen_musketeers_kurdish)
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.

Brig
(brig)
Brig
A brig is a lightly armed, small, two-masted sailing ship, much prized for its exceptional handling and sailing qualities.

Sloop
(sloop)
Sloop
A sloop of war is usually ketch-rigged with two masts. These small vessels handle well in restricted waters.

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

Fifth Rate
(5th_rate)
5th Rate
Frigates are single-deck warships, used for a variety of tasks thanks to a combination of good handling, firepower and endurance at sea.

Sixth Rate
(6th_rate)
6th Rate
A sixth rate is the smallest class of frigate. It is a useful scout for slow battle fleets, and usually has excellent handling characteristics.

Carronade Frigate
(carronade_frigate)
6th Rate
Carronade frigates are single-deck vessels, with extremely impressive short-range firepower.

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.

First Rate Ship of the Line
(1st_rate)
1st Rate
The first rate is the largest type of “ship of the line of battle”, intended to be the centre of any fleet. These are very expensive and powerful vessels.

Fourth Rate Ship of the Line
(4th_rate)
4th Rate
The fourth rate is the smallest vessel styled a “ship of the line” (of battle), carrying as many as 60 guns.

Second Rate Ship of the Line
(2nd_rate)
2nd Rate
The second rate is a three-deck “Battle Ship of the Line” carrying up to 98 cannons, a powerful unit in any fleet.

Third Rate Ship of the Line
(3rd_rate)
3rd Rate
The third rate is an excellent compromise between firepower and handling qualities. A stable gun platform, it has more guns than many whole armies!

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.