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Dhow
light ship
A ship already in use for a thousand years. The Dhow is a trading vessel that can carry troops.
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Ballista
missile siege
Resembling a giant crossbow, this torsion powered weapon can fling a javelin over 100 meters skewering men with ease.
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Catapult
missile siege
Older style rock-flinging wooden artillery piece. Can throw flaming and normal shots.
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Trebuchet
missile siege
Giant rock flinging artillery piece. Capable of flaming and normal shot. Also able to fling diseased cows!
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10
heavy cavalry
Strong cavalry protecting the rebel general.
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Pirate Ship
light ship
A Pirate ship! Commanded by a traitorous Admiral seeking fame and fortune!
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Mercenary Galley
light ship
A Mercenary Galley. Available to the highest bidder!
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Mercenary Cog
light ship
A Mercenary Cog. Available to the highest bidder!
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Royal Ghulam Lancers
heavy cavalry
These are elite soldiers that are well known and used in the mideast. Their charge with lances and their skills with the mace are deadly to almost all enemies. These men have not much to look forward to except all the glorious battles they will encounter, thanks to their supreme skills in warfare.
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Palace Ghulam Horse Archers
heavy cavalry
They are slaves trained throughout their entire lifes, they carry the well known composite bow that they use with destructive methods to crush their enemies. These men are warriors without fear and therefore they are feared.
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Senior Ghulam Lancers
heavy cavalry
Magnificient heavy cavalry whos skill with the lances respected throughout the region.
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Emir's Ghulam Warriors
heavy infantry
Heavy fanatic swordsmen who will defeat all but the strongest foes.
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Emir's Elite Ghulam Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Superb heavy cavalry unit able to perform a devastating charge.
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Ghulam Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Strong cavalry whose penertrating charges will wreak havoc on the enemy front line.
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Ghulam Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Well trained Horse Archers with strong armour and weaponry, they will rain death down from above.
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Junior Ghulam Cavalry
light cavalry
Fast light cavalry who should be more than just a nuisance to opposing forces.
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40
Junior Ghulam Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Raw Horse Archers, it make take a few battles for them to develop the necesssary skills to perform brilliantly.
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Saracen Swordsmen
heavy infantry
Elite guards of the Emir.
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60
Shubosani Molashqre Light Spearmen
spearmen infantry
They are dressed in simple clothes from a leather and fabrics, in fight used spear, dagger and round/oval shields.
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Naffatun
missile infantry
These men throw deadly pots of flaming Naphtha that can seep through any armour.
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Christian Militia Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Weak soldiers armed with spears, protected by a shield and some amour.
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50
Militia of the Kingdom
spearmen infantry
Heavier than light spearmen, but still levies. Armed with spears to stab down cavalry.
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60
Christian Crossbowmen
missile infantry
Archers with poor crossbows, but familiar with their use. Poor morale.
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Levy Mediterranean Archers
missile infantry
Archers with a sturdy bow that can harass infantry, but get slaughtered by cavalry.
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60
Italian Mercenary Crossbowmen
missile infantry
Influenced by trade, the Italian crossbow was introduced to the Eastern Mediterranean. Enemy infantry will be worn down by its many armor piercing bolts.
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60
Saracen Militia
spearmen infantry
Saracen Militia are richer townsfolk who have been levied into militia to guard their settlements.
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60
Ahdath Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Levies forced off their property to fight, but allowed to buy armor for themselves. Good against cavalry.
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60
Mutatawwi'a Huntsmen
missile infantry
Lacking in any armor, and lucky if they receive any training, these archers are not very useful.
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Ahdath Archers
missile infantry
Good, faithful, landowning men. Have purchased armor and have previous archery experience. Good at harrasing approaching infantry.
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Beja Tribesmen
spearmen infantry
Ill-disciplined unarmored spearmen, best used on the attack or in support of more capable spearmen.
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Afari Skirmishers
missile infantry
Unarmored Nomads used to tribal feuds and hunting, brave enough before they realize most every foe they face will be better armed and armored than they.
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Nubian Spearmen
spearmen infantry
African light spearmen.
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Bedouin Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Light spearmen from the desert.
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Arabian Swordsmen
light infantry
Light-medium swordsmen with a long history of fighting.
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40
Faris Heavy Infantry
heavy infantry
These Faris Axemen continue such a tradition, wielding a wicked horsemen's axe and shield, fighting on foot as they do on horseback - as a unit, not as individuals.
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Abna Heavy Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Heavy Arab spearmen with oustanding discipline.
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Abna Infantry
heavy infantry
Heavy Arab infantry that wield armour piercing javelins and maces.
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Dismounted Caliphs Guard
heavy infantry
Dismounted heavy cavalry armed with maces and superb armour.
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60
Bedouin Archers
missile infantry
Lightly equipped skirmishing desert dwellers well suited to desert fighting, but not suitable for prolonged melee.
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Nubian Archers
missile infantry
Skilled african archers. The low-level missile infantry of choice for the Abbasids and Ayyubids.
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Kurdish Javelinmen
missile infantry
Javelinmen from the hills of northern Iraq.
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Faris Dismounted Archers
missile infantry
Faris horse archers would under the right situation dismount to fight.
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Arabian Cavalry
light cavalry
Light-medium melee cavalry with a long history of fighting.
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Bedouins
light cavalry
Camel mounted warriors with lances.
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Faris Cavalry
missile cavalry
Heavy horse archers capable in the art of volley fire.
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Faris Lancers
heavy cavalry
Faris Lancers are cavalrymen steeped in history as much as the Turkish horse archer.
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Caliphs Guard
heavy cavalry
Elite heavy cavalry riding mounts clad in steel.
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60
Turkoman Macemen
light infantry
Maces are cheap alternatives to the horse and bow warfare favored by many nomads. These men fight as light infantry to overwhelm and devastate.
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Turkish Swordsmen
light infantry
While normally divided into lightly armed nomads and well equipped ghulams, some nomads are well equipped enough to engage in a serious melee.
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Dismounted Seljuk Nobles
light infantry
Dismounted Heavy infantry whose greatest merit is their armor, lacking in skills to fight on foot
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Azeri Swordsmen
heavy infantry
Mobile heavy Swordsmen suited to fighting by themselves in rugged terrain, or in support of less expensive infantry in more open locations.
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Azeri Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Heavily armored Spearmen, too valuable to be wasted in a common battle-line role, but invaluable to the heavy-infantry limited Seljuk armies.
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Turkoman Bowmen
missile infantry
The Oghuz Turks, often called 'western Turks', provided valuable mobility to an army. They fight dismounted to shower an enemy from afar.
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Turkish Infantry
missile infantry
Turkoman nomads had various types of bows and arrows for different needs of range and penetration. These men fight on foot using a medium bow.
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Turkoman Heavy Bowmen
missile infantry
Western Turks often favored a medium range, but powerful bow, to penetrate highly armored foes. Being adequately equipped themselves they can fight in melee well.
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Turkoman Raiders
light cavalry
Light cavalry, little suited to anything more than chasing down routers or harassing other light horsemen.
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Turkoman Tribal Cavalry Regular Bow
missile cavalry
Quick horse archers who are lightly armoured but can outrun the opposition.
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Turkoman Tribal Cavalry Close Bow
missile cavalry
A light horse archer unit specialising in riding in close before loosing their arrows.
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Seljuk Regular Bow Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Light-medium horse archers, best used to pepper the enemy with arrows before closing in.
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Seljuk Close Bow Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Light-medium horse archers capable of piercing armor up close, but unable to fire at a distance.
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Seljuk Askari Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Medium-heavy Horse Archers, capable in melee after the foe has been weakened with arrows.
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Agulani Horsemen
heavy cavalry
Very well armored horsemen, armed only with the sword and shield. Best utilized not as shock cavalry but as horsemen to engage other heavy horsemen less able in close combat, or to simply wade into the enemy ranks.
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Turkish Ghazis
light infantry
Reckless and fanatical religious warriors armed with an axe, capable of devastating attacks.
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Frontiersmen
missile infantry
Light but hardy javelin armed hillmen with axe sidearms.
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Janissary Infantry
light infantry
Trained in many weapons, these Janissaries, fight with a sabre and are protected by Kazaka armour.
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Ottoman Heavy Infantry
heavy infantry
Outstanding heavily armoured and armed elite infantrymen.
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Janissary Heavy Infantry
heavy infantry
Trained in many weapons, these Janissaries, fight with a halberd and are protected by mail armour.
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Tirpan Azaps
light infantry
Strong axemen with a ferocious charge but vulnerable to missiles.
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Javelin Azaps
missile infantry
Poorly armed light troops expected to guard bridges and roads and support the heavier troops.
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Turkoman Crossbowmen
missile infantry
Lightly armored crossbowmen best used in anti-armor work.
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Janissary Archers
missile infantry
Janissary archers shower the enemy with arrows, weakening and breaking formations before the infantry move in.
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Akinjis Javelin Cavalry
light cavalry
Light cavalry used by Muslim forces. These Akinjis fight unarmoured for speed and are armed with a javelin and axe.
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Timariot Feudal Lancers
light cavalry
Very good light cavalry useful for flanking manoeuvres or to chase down archers.
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Sipahi Lancers
heavy cavalry
Heavy cavalry able to charge down many but the strongest enemies.
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Sipahi Heavy Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Highly skilled horse archers who will also dominate in melee combat.
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Persian Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Armed with spear and shield they are invaluable to any general of the shah.
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Tajik Urban Militia
heavy infantry
Armed with sword and shield they are invaluable to any general of the Shah.
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Daylami Heavy Infantry
heavy infantry
Heavy skirmishers who are more than capable in melee.
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Sughdian Assault Infantry
heavy infantry
Heavy two handed axemen from Sughdia.
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Persian Archers
missile infantry
Excellent archers, but weak in melee.
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Persian Dhiqan Lancers
light cavalry
Medium cavalry armed with lance and sword.
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Khwarezmian Lancers
heavy cavalry
Elite heavy lancers riding half cataphract mounts. Their primary is the lance, their secondary is the straight sword.
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Khwarezmian Guard
heavy cavalry
Elite palace guards riding cataphract mounts. Their primary is the bow, their secondary is the lance.
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Khwarezmian Guard Lancers
heavy cavalry
Elite heavy lancers riding cataphract mounts with heavy armour.
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Arab Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Reliable Light Spearmen with strong shield, capable in defense against light and medium foes.
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Aceh Warriors
spearmen infantry
Aggressive foreign natives poor in absorbing enemy cavalry but capable enough against enemy infantry.
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Omani Swordsmen
light infantry
Light mobile swordsmen, lacking in staying power but strong on the offensive or in support of more solid allies.
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Azd Infantry
light infantry
Medium Swordsmen able to form part of the battle-line, or take to the offensive.
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Dismounted Noble Lancers
spearmen infantry
Stalwart Heavy Spearmen, behaving as the solid foundation for the infantry of Oman to fight upon.
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Ansar Warriors
heavy infantry
Exceptionally armored Heavy Swordsmen, acting as a Damascus-Steel spearhead to the Vanguard of Oman’s armies.
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Arab Archers
missile infantry
Light Archers worthless in melee, but swift and strong in ranged shooting.
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Noble Javelineers
missile infantry
More a Light-medium Infantrymen with Javelins than a skirmisher with sword and shield, they may operate as either, but excel as hybrids.
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Arabian Infantry
missile infantry
Hybrid Light-Medium Infantry able to fight as archers or as foot-soldiers.
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Arabian Horsemen
light cavalry
Swift and strong Lancers atop prized Arabian mounts, wicked in the charge but without the staying power to linger on in melee.
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Omani Nobles
missile cavalry
Hybrid Light-Medium Cavalry, capable of skirmishing but with a preference towards close-combat.
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Bado Cavalry
missile cavalry
Hearty medium camel-riders with bow and sword, whose lack of shield and disinclination towards melee-combat is augmented by enemy horse’s dislike of the camel.
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Arabian Noble Lancers
light cavalry
Well armed and armored, they are the pinnacle of Arabian Horsemanship and warfare, skilled at the Arab’s most trusted weapons: The Lance and Sword.
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Jat Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Rugged light spearmen, capable in light defense as well as offense.
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Jat Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Rugged light spearmen, capable in light defense as well as offense.
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Jat Axemen
light infantry
Unarmored Axemen, lacking in staying power but swift of foot and good of spirit. Best utilized as light aggressive infantry, or in support of heavier allies.
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Jat Axemen
light infantry
Unarmored Axemen, lacking in staying power but swift of foot and good of spirit. Best utilized as light aggressive infantry, or in support of heavier allies.
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Sammat Macemen
light infantry
Skilled Light Infantrymen armed with armor-cracking mace and buckler, vulnerable to a drawn out battle but strong in the attack.
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Sammat Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Disciplined Light-Medium Spearmen best used to add a reliable and solid mass to a screen of lighter, cheaper spearmen.
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Soomro Kshatriya Warriors
light infantry
Mobile medium infantry armed with straight sword and javelins, strong on offense and in support of defending spearmen.
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Soomro Kshatriya Warriors
light infantry
Mobile medium infantry armed with straight sword and javelins, strong on offense and in support of defending spearmen.
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Dismounted Jagirdar Swordsmen
heavy infantry
Valuable Heavy Swordsmen best used in critical parts of the battle-line or in sieges.
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Gakhari Tribesmen
missile infantry
Unarmored Skirmishers, best utilized to harass enemy forces and to fall upon their distracted foe's flank and rear.
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Gakhari Tribesmen
missile infantry
Unarmored Skirmishers, best utilized to harass enemy forces and to fall upon their distracted foe's flank and rear.
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Qiqaniyya Bowmen
missile infantry
Medium hybrid archers, not afraid to get their hands dirty with mace and small shield.
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Awan Horsemen
light cavalry
Unarmored Skirmisher Horsemen, best utilized to harass enemy forces with their javelins before light-attacks are made with short-spear.
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Jat Cavalry
light cavalry
Light, aggressive cavalry armed with axe and shield, devastating upon equally light foes or when hitting the flanks of heavier enemies.
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Sammat Horsemen
light cavalry
Light, all-purpose horsemen mild in the charge or melee and best used to harass, skirmish, or assist other horsemen.
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Soomro Kshatriya Horsemen
light cavalry
Swift medium-heavy cavalry, able to skirmish with javelins before closing in with heavy axe.
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Jagirdar Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Medium Horse Archers armed with Composite Bow and Mace, capable in melee once their foe has been softened up.
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Jagirdar Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Medium Horse Archers armed with Composite Bow and Mace, capable in melee once their foe has been softened up.
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Jagirdar Lancers
heavy cavalry
Swift heavy-cavalry following the Arabian tradition of a fast and powerful charge, a quick retreat, and subsequent repetition.
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Great Cross
light siege
Golden cross to inspire the troops, and remind them that they are on God's mission.
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Sergeant Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Light-medium Spearmen, better armed and armored than many of their peers, and well able to be relied upon despite their semi-professional status.
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Outremer Swordsmen
light infantry
Trained and Disciplined Professional soldiers armed as light offensive infantry, less armored but more cohesive and trained than a knight on foot.
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Latium Halberdiers
light infantry
Semi-Professional levies armed with various sorts of polearms, terribly vulnerable to ranged weapons but cheap and effective against horsemen.
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Armoured Sergeant Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Trained and Disciplined Professional soldiers armed as medium spearmen, less armored but more cohesive and trained than a knight on foot.
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Poulain Men-at-Arms
heavy infantry
Professional Infantry, and one of the best the Kingdom of Jerusalem has to offer, well armed in the task of engaging other heavy infantry with axe and tall kite shield.
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Templar Brother-Sergeant Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Clad with light aketon padded armor and a kite shield, these brother-sergeants are reliable if light spearmen.
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Dismounted Latin Knights
heavy infantry
Heavily armored soldiers with a bias to fighting on foot, and a lack of training in fighting together as a unit.
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Dismounted Knights of Outremer
heavy infantry
Heavy Infantry well able to lead an offensive attack, but poorly suited to absorb an attack while on the defense. Slightly better in behaving as a unit than Latin Knights on foot.
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Dismounted Knights of Jerusalem
spearmen infantry
Highly disciplined and motivated spearmen, well suited to crucial parts of the battle line or ramparts.
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Dismounted Templars
heavy infantry
Dismounted templars. Armed with sword and equiped with medium chainmail armor, this unit will serve as great offensive infantry against light to medium infantry opponents.
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Dismounted Templar Knights
heavy infantry
Shock Infantry armed with a heavy two handed axe, perfect to lead the charge on foot as they would lead the charge on horseback.
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Dismounted Hospitaller Brother-Knight
heavy infantry
Heavy Swordsmen best used to support or lead an assault, not to stand on the battle line and take the enemy's attack.
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Dismounted Teutonic Knights
heavy infantry
Heavy Germanic cavalry in service of Kingdom of Jerusalem. Well armored and equiped, willing to fight to the last man on horse or dismaunted as heavy inf.
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Dismounted Knights of St.John
heavy infantry
Dismounted late period Hospitaller knights. Armed with sword, these units can provide excellent protection of settlement walls during the siege attack.
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Levantine Crossbowmen
missile infantry
Semi-Professional Crossbowmen, weak in the face of incoming archery, but able to truly shine when supported by spearmen.
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Turkopole Archers
missile infantry
Light-medium Foot Archers armed with spear, light shield and composite bow, best used to help defend against enemy horse archers.
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Latin longbowmen
missile infantry
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Latin Crossbowmen
missile infantry
Hybrid warriors of ranged and close combat. Not "Jacks of All Trades, Masters of None", but rather masters of the crossbow, and adepts at the sword.
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Mounted Sergeants
light cavalry
A powerful light cavalry unit with strong armour which induces a slight reduction in pace.
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Turkopoles
light cavalry
Light-Medium Horse Archers, better armored than their tribal turkoman kin, but of weaker moral.
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Poulain Lancers
light cavalry
Well armoured mounted soilders, superb attackers whose charge makes the enemy tremble.
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Hospitaller Mounted Brother-Sergeant
light cavalry
Light but decently armored and highly motivated horsemen capable of chasing away harassing light enemies, or assisting heavier brethren in the attack.
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Latin Knights
heavy cavalry
Medium-Heavy Cavalry, with the impetuous zeal and energy of a newly arrived Crusader. Best utilized to charge with couched lances and engage in melee only if they may not retreat for yet another charge.
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Knights of Outremer
heavy cavalry
Heavy Cavalry, with greater willpower and caution than Latin Knights, armed with the armor-piercing mace to better fight in the melee that follows the Couched lance.
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Knights of Jerusalem
heavy cavalry
Very Heavy Cavalry able to charge like their lighter kin, yet suffer the melee of close combat far better.
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Hospitaller Brother-Knight
heavy cavalry
Disciplined heavy cavalry willing to lay their lives down for the cause of the Crusade.
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Templar Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Templar Order cavalry. Armed with lance and sword and equiped with medium chainmail armor, this unit will serve as great offensive cav against light to medium cavalry opponents.
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Templar Knights
heavy cavalry
Zealous Knights with no regards to their own safety, their minds entirely upon their foe's destruction. Willing to engage their enemy to the point of annihilation of both they and the infidel.
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Teutonic Knights
heavy cavalry
Heavy Germanic cavalry in service of Kingdom of Jerusalem. Well armored and equiped, willing to fight to the last man on horse or dismaunted as heavy inf.
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Knights of St.John
heavy cavalry
Late period Hospitaller knights. Heavily armored and with use of mace, these knights can sustain all type of cavalry engagement. Excellent for attacking heavy cavalry.
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Akolouthoi Light Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Light spearmen Akolouthoi aren’t soldiers per se, still if they have to fight, an iron helmet, a kontarion spear and a kite shield will do.
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Kontaratoi Pikeman
spearmen infantry
Pikemen that Manuel Komnenos’ created, they excell at containing enemy heavy cavalry but not much more.
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Skutatoi Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Medium spearmen, they are equipped well enough, and fight well enough on many roles, but shouldn’t be left unsupported.
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Spathatoi Swordsmen
light infantry
Medium swordmen, a large triangular shield and paramenion scimitar allows them to hold the line.
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Vestiaritai Swordsmen
heavy infantry
Heavy swordmen, their excellent armor, shield and morale allows them to be very dependable to not only hold the line but break through.
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Spatharioi Emperor's Guard
spearmen infantry
The heaviest native spearmen/swordsmen the Roman Empire can field in battle. They are very valuable because they raise the morale of nearby units, as well.
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Pelekyphoroi Axemen
heavy infantry
These heavy axemen are descendants of the Varangoi. They are one of the Roman Empire’s finest troops, and their assault is legendary.
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Toxotai
missile infantry
Toxotai are archers. Good in their trade but should be guarded at all times as their lack of armor and sword, means that they will killed easily if attacked.
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Peltastoi
missile infantry
Peltastai are javelin throwing skirmishers, who should be recalled once they unleash their javelins at the enemy.
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Menaulatoi Infantry
spearmen infantry
Menavlatoi heavy peltasts are equipped with heavy (boar hunting) javelins called Menavlion, who also double up as anti cavalry spearmen using their Kontarion spear and oval shield.
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Trapezitae Javelin Cavalry
light cavalry
“Trapezitoi” are horse javelineers, light in armor but very experienced in the throw of javelin. They are usually the first to engage the enemy in battle.
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Hippotoxotai
missile cavalry
Romanoi light horse archers. Armed with composite bow and spear, the unit is suitable for attacks on light armored infantry and cavalry units, or for harassment attacks against heavily armored units.
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Stratatoi Heavy Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Stratiotai, medium horsemen the are the mainstay of Roman cavalry, and are all purpose armored cavalrymen.
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Kavallarioi Lancers
heavy cavalry
Kavallarioi are western knights in Roman clothes. Great horsemen, they are the Roman Empire's best regular cavalry force, with lack of horse barding as their only impediment.
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Royal Kataphractoi
heavy cavalry
Kataphraktoi are quite possibly the most armored horsemen in the world. Armed with a heavy mace they will thrash all enemies in its reach.
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Proniarioi Elite Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Pronoiarioi are the Roman Empire’s heavy knights. A heavy lance and kite shield, barded horse and paramerion scimitar Pronoiarios on top of a semibarded heavy charger is a glorious sight.
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Ashrakazor Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Light spearmen, called to arms in the defence of Armenia.
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Caucasian Mountaineer Axemen
light infantry
Lightly armoured, offensive infantry, these men should not be counted on to hold a battle line.
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50
Vishap Infantry
light infantry
Medium Infantry armed with Javelins and swords, good on the offensive or defensive.
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Sahmnapah Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Superior to their light brothers in every way, these spearmen are rugged and firm in stance.
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Dismounted Aspet Lancers
spearmen infantry
Medium armoured dismounted cavalry armed with traditional javelins, able to pierce armour and wreak havoc among enemy lines.
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40
Azat Swordsmen
heavy infantry
These brave azat soldiers are armed with sword and shield, trained and prepared to sacrifice all that is needed to defend their honour and glory.
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40
Dismounted Aspet Horsemen
heavy infantry
Medium armoured dismounted cavalry armed with traditional javelins, able to pierce armour and wreak havoc among enemy lines.
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Dismounted Nakharar Knights
heavy infantry
Elite noble dismounted cavalry, armed with fierce maces able to negate armour with their blunt force.
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60
Shinakan Skirmishers
missile infantry
Javelin throwing skirmishers, who should be recalled once they unleash their javelins at the enemy.
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Caucasian Mountaineer Archers
missile infantry
Fierce men from the mountains, these soldiers fight with bows.
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Didebuls Archers
missile infantry
Men from Armenia, superbly skilled in the art of the bow.
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Aspatak Skirmishers
light cavalry
Horse javelineers, light in armor but very experienced in the throw of javelin. They are usually the first to engage the enemies of Armenia.
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Aspet Cavalry
missile cavalry
Medium armoured cavalry armed with traditional javelins, able to pierce armour and wreak havoc among enemy lines.
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Nakharar Knights
heavy cavalry
Elite noble cavalry, armed with fierce maces able to negate armour with their blunt force.
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50
Metiskhovne Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Metsikhovne are spearmen equipped on behalf of the state in maille armor and managed the chaos of battle with spear and shield.
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50
Khevsur Heavy Swordsmen
light infantry
Khevsurs are swordsmen encased in maille armor and before their enemies they knew no fear. A violent and strange soldier in the eyes of other Georgians, but one who is feared by all his enemies.
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Kartlian Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Kartlian spearmen are equipped with chain-mail armor and manage the chaos of battle with spear and shield.
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Tadzreuli Swordsmen
heavy infantry
Well trained and well equipped soldiers who are experienced in war, strong in spirit, and without sorrow for the enemies of Georgia and Christianity.
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Dismounted Monaspa lancers
heavy infantry
Monaspa, when dismounted, are experts with the sword, making them a dangerous rival for any foe.
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Svanian Hunters
missile infantry
Svans are skillful hunters and pathfinders, using composite bows firing deadly, poisoned arrows.
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60
Metsikhovne Archers
missile infantry
Metsikhovne are spearmen equipped on behalf of the state in maille armor and managed the chaos of battle with bow, small shield, and dagger.
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50
Dismounted Monaspa Horse Archers
missile infantry
Monaspa Archers are skilled marksmen, making them a dangerous rival for any foe.
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40
Georgian Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Light horse archers native to the Georgian region.
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30
Aznauri Lancers
heavy cavalry
Armed with lances and swords, and clad in mail and leather, they are a strong, general-purpose cavalry unit.
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Eristavi Cavarly
heavy cavalry
Eristavi Cavalry wear heavy armor and are well trained veterans of war.
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Monaspa Lancers
heavy cavalry
Monaspa Lancers expertly use their lance and sword, making them a dangerous rival for any foe.
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30
Monaspa Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Monaspa Horse Archers are skilled marksmen, making them a dangerous rival for any foe.
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Sudanese Tribal Warband
missile infantry
Unruly and aggressive light infantry, able to swiftly change from skirmishers to light infantry best used to out maneuver their foes.
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60
Tigrayan Levies
spearmen infantry
Light rugged spearmen, not the best at holding a line but superb as mobile support for heavier infantry, both attacking as well as defending against less heavy foes.
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Makurian Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Light-Medium Spearmen whose iron-will and disciplined training make up for their shortcomings in armor.
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50
Dembus Macemen
light infantry
Aggressive shock-infantry armed with the two-handed Dembus mace, a weapon vicious against cavalry as well as infantry.
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40
Beja Tribal Warband
heavy infantry
Medium swordsmen best utilized as offensive infantry, or in support of cheaper infantry to absorb the enemy's attack.
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Abyssinian Champions
heavy infantry
Excellent Heavy infantry of Makuria's Nobility, exceptionally armored in Frankish mail and Saracen Helmets, wielding the fine-edged two handed swords of Abyssinia and Nubia.
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Sudanese Longbowmen
missile infantry
Unarmored Archers from the lands of Nubia. Poor in receiving enemy attacks, but exceptional archers great at guerrilla fighting.
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Amhara infantry
missile infantry
Light Hybrid Infantry, armed with a straight sword, buckler, and a set of javelins. Well suited to an offensive or light defensive role, be it as skirmishers or as infantry.
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Makurian Longbowmen
missile infantry
Exceptional Archers wielding the accurate and deadly longbow of Nubia, well armored compared to their bow and javelin-armed peers, and capable light infantry if forced into melee.
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Omoro Raiders
light cavalry
Light cavalry skirmishers, good on the attack be it with sword or javelin, but with poor armor, they cannot stand up in a pitched melee. Best used to harass and harry the enemy.
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30
Axumite Light Cavalry
light cavalry
Light cavalry, better used to harass or harry skirmishers and light infantry, and not commit to rapid attack and withdrawl.
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Alwa Horsemen
light cavalry
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Bisharyyin Camel Chargers
light cavalry
Strong Medium-Heavy camel Riders, with an excellent charge, great stamina, and strong close-quarters abilities.
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50
Jund Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Lightly armed spearmen who are useful against cavalry
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Harafisha Infantry
light infantry
Light macemen, useful against other light infantry.
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50
Dismounted Askaris
light infantry
Literally meaning soldier, they are gathered from throughout the empire to fight. They dismount to make use of their amour and scimitars as heavy infantry.
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50
Thaqlah Infantry
heavy infantry
Fierce axemen armoured in mail and brigandine, able to lead a devastating charge.
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Dismounted Tawashi
heavy infantry
Armoured in lamellar and armed with maces these troops are ideal for storming the walls of an enemy settlement.
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Mamluk Tabardariyah
heavy infantry
Skilled and deadly, these frightening axemen can cut a bloody swathe through almost any formation.
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Maghrebi Marines
missile infantry
Hardy soldiers armed with a powerful crossbow.
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50
Qara-Ghulam Bowmen
missile infantry
Light archers armed with a composite bow.
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40
Mamluk Heavy Archers
missile infantry
Mamluks are slave warriors imported and given rigorous training. A disciplined and able force, able to quickly dissolve an enemy in showers of arrows and peril.
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Ajnad Horsemen
light cavalry
Light cavalry useful to chase horse and foot archers.
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Qara-Ghulam Cavalry
missile cavalry
Light and swift horse archers armed with a composite bow.
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Askari Cavalry
light cavalry
Literally meaning soldier, they are gathered from throughout the empire to do the Sultan’s bidding. Clad in heavy mail, armed with a lance.
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25
Kurdish Lancers
heavy cavalry
Kurds, a culturally unique people usually looked down upon, flourish in the great Ayyubid Sultanate. Among the heaviest cavalry in the Ayyubid arsenal.
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Tawashi Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Heavily armoured and powerful horse archers.
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Royal Mamluk Cavalry
heavy cavalry
The heaviest Ayyubid cavalry able to charge down nearly all kinds of foot soldiers.
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Khorasani Light Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Spearmen levied from the tribes and cities of Greater Khorasan. Poor of armor and of limited training, but reliable and cheap light spearmen best utilized in the defense of foot archers.
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Ghaznavid Regulars
spearmen infantry
A Multi-ethnic force of medium spearmen, tailored more towards fighting infantry than cavalry. Reasonably armed and armored, with good training and moral.
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50
Ghulam Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Iron-willed medium spearmen, suited to any important place in the battle line.
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40
Daylami Infantry
heavy infantry
Tough javelinmen clad in light mail.
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40
Sistani Heavy Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Heavily armored spearmen raised from rich city dwellers.
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50
Ghaznavid Bowmen
missile infantry
Medium Hybrid archers, proficient with the bow and capable of serving as supporting offensive infantry.
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40
Ghulam Infantry
heavy infantry
Strong Medium-heavy Hybrid Archers, as capable in melee as they are at archery.
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Ghaznavid Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Medium Horse archers, capable of engaging their enemies in melee once having softened them up.
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Ghazni Light Lancers
light cavalry
Mobile Medium cavalry, exceptional in speed and swiftness, though only acceptable in armor and power.
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Ghaznavid Ghulams
heavy cavalry
Multi-purpose Medium-heavy Horse Archers, fulfilling a role of both horse archer and melee horsemen.
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60
Pashtun Warriors
light infantry
Pashtun is derived from the Persian word ‘Pusht' or back as they live in the back of the mountains. They make effective heavy infantry.
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50
Lashkar Tribesmen
light infantry
Fierce and aggressive, but too knowledge to be impetuous. They have quality lamellar leather and a scimitar to protect them from Allah’s enemies.
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60
Ghazis
light infantry
Reckless and fanatical religious warriors armed with an axe, capable of devastating attacks.
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50
Ghazi Warriors
light infantry
Medium armoured ghazi swordsmen, excellent in melee combat.
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25
Ghazi Heavy Axemen
heavy infantry
Heavily armoured ghazi two handed axemen. Heavily trained and practically un-routable, they will fight to the death.
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50
Noble Tribesmen
missile infantry
Strong and vigilant with years of combat experience, these men serve as a focal point to lower troops while still giving the enemy major casualties.
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60
Eastern Turkoman Bowmen
missile infantry
Skilled archers, but lack of any protection on the battlefield will always prey on their minds during the fight.
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60
Eastern Turkoman Javelinmen
missile infantry
Eastern Turkish javelinmen, little armour and poor weapons makes them good enough from a distance but hopeless at close quarters fighting.
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50
Khalaj Turkish Bowmen
missile infantry
Well equipped, these men are solid archers whose task is to kill as many as they can, and they do it well.
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25
Lashkar Ambushers
light infantry
True masters of their realm, they use reviled tactics and dexterous stealth with deadly effectiveness. Can hide anywhere and use bows very effectively.
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40
Eastern Turkoman Cavalry
missile cavalry
Excellent mounted archers with stunning speed on the battlefield and capable of striking from anywhere.
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Eastern Turkoman Light Javelin Cavalry
light cavalry
Poorly armoured javelin cavalry with devestating pace and ability to hit and run, but their morale is always shakey. Brilliant if they are winning the battle, non-existant if thay are losing it.
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Pashtun Cavalry
light cavalry
Only the unwise Pashtun neglect themselves in body, mind, and weapons for war. Having adopted the steed for combat, they make strong cavalry.
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40
Khalaj Turkish Cavalry
missile cavalry
Strong horse archers, they are mobile about the battle field and can strike from distance and close range.
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25
Noble Tribesmen Cavalry
light cavalry
These nobles prefer a classic weapon, used since the days of the Persian Empire. They can kill even more effectively mounted on a steed.
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Dismounted Nomad Lancers
spearmen infantry
Armoured in leather overcoats, and clutching spears, they will hold the line, for a while.
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40
Kypchak Noble Axemen
heavy infantry
These nobles have put aside their differences to fight a common enemy. They decimate spearmen with their fearsome axes and expensive armor.
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50
Slavic Swordsmen
heavy infantry
Well armored medium infantry, armed with sword and shield.
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50
Slavic Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Competent armored spearmen capable of holding a battle line.
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Kypchak Bowmen
missile infantry
Weak archers not suited for melee combat.
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60
Kypchak Javelinmen
missile infantry
Weak javelin infantry who should stay away from close combat.
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50
Nomad Bowmen
missile infantry
Devout pagans who do not show mercy. They use their effective bows dismounted as trained since boyhood.
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50
Kypchak Noble Archers
missile infantry
These men attain more power from their bows dismounted with a stronger grip and deadly accuracy. Puncture some armors and devastate approaching infantry.
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40
Kypchak Tribal Cavalry
missile cavalry
Weak archer cavalry useful for skirmishing.
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Kypchak Cavalry Auxilia
light cavalry
Swift javelin cavalry useful for flanking attacks.
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40
Nomad Tribal Cavalry
missile cavalry
Since the Scythians, hit and run horse tactics have been employed. Armed with a regular bow, their tactics frustrate and disrupt the enemy.
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Nomad Lancers
light cavalry
Finally able to afford good weapons, but still keeping light, these soldiers can deliver a surprising punch to enemy troops.
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30
Kypchak Noble Cavalry
missile cavalry
Arrogant nobles that have been forced to fight together by the Khan. Heavily armored and excellent at harassing all enemy forces.
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Kypchak Noble Lancers
heavy cavalry
Nobles with some Viking heritage. They use their heavy spear to ram through swordsmen, pull out, and repeat. Beware of their lack of discipline.
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Kypchak Khans Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Possibly the best horse archers in the known world with a warrior’s spirit to persevere. Fiercely loyal to the Khan.
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Kypchak Khans Lancers
heavy cavalry
Chosen from the most adept of boys and put through intense training. Well disciplined with an incredible charge and legendary reputation.
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Slavic Cavalry
heavy cavalry
Medium cavalry, well suited for hand to hand combat.
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Bharat Light Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Lacking in any armor, these spearmen should only be used for defense in cities or to attack cavalry, not as a standing force.
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Bharat Armoured Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Loyal to their families and to defending their homes, these soldiers fight with spirit. Effective defensively or versus cavalry, but cannot stand under overwhelming missile fire.
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Bharat Light Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Lacking in any armor, these spearmen should only be used for defense in cities or to attack cavalry, not as a standing force.
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Bharat Armoured Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Loyal to their families and to defending their homes, these soldiers fight with spirit. Effective defensively or versus cavalry, but cannot stand under overwhelming missile fire.
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50
Indian Swordsmen
light infantry
Quality infantry with sharp scimitars. They can wreak havoc in enemy spearmen ranks, but are vulnerable to a cavalry charge.
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50
Indian Swordsmen
light infantry
Quality infantry with sharp scimitars. They can wreak havoc in enemy spearmen ranks, but are vulnerable to a cavalry charge.
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50
Ghandara Spearmen
spearmen infantry
These men are armoured in a tradition style and are armed with long spears and heavy shields.
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Ghandara Axemen
heavy infantry
Middle class warriors carrying deadly polearms.
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Kshatriya Warriors
heavy infantry
Excellent swordsmen with superb morale. High quality shields, weapons, and armour make them the elite of the Indian battle field.
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60
Hindu Longbowmen
missile infantry
Using their longbows, these young men are effective against most enemies.
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60
Hindu Longbowmen
missile infantry
Using their longbows, these young men are effective against most enemies.
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60
Tribal Indian Javelinmen
missile infantry
Light and mobile, the javelin is an ideal infantry weapon. These men can disrupt enemy’s ranks efficiently, but fear cavalry flanks.
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60
Tribal Indian Javelinmen
missile infantry
Light and mobile, the javelin is an ideal infantry weapon. These men can disrupt enemy’s ranks efficiently, but fear cavalry flanks.
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50
Jaipur Longbowmen
missile infantry
Amazingly powerful and armor-piercing bowmen; highly valued levies.
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40
Rajput Javelin Cavalry
missile cavalry
Speedy cavalry with no armor that can pepper enemy cavalry with sharp javelins.
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Rajput Elephant Archers
heavy cavalry
Bound to wreak utter confusion and astonishment to foreign enemies, has 3 mounted archers and can stampede charge.
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22
Rajput Elephant Archers
heavy cavalry
Bound to wreak utter confusion and astonishment to foreign enemies, has 3 mounted archers and can stampede charge.
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22
Rajput Elephant Javelins
heavy cavalry
Bound to wreak utter confusion and astonishment to foreign enemies, has 3 mounted javelinmen and can stampede charge.
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22
Kshatriya Elephant Archers
heavy cavalry
Bound to wreak utter confusion and astonishment to foreign enemies, has 3 mounted archers and can stampede charge.
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Kshatriya Nobles
heavy cavalry
Excellent cavalrymen riding tough felt-covered mounts. High quality shields, weapons, and armour make them the elite of the Indian battle field.
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50
Paramara Bhattara Saravani
missile infantry
Warrior-Aristocrat Bowmen of high skill and perfect willingness to engage in close quarters with sword and shield.
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50
Samvita Senya
spearmen infantry
Lightly armored Spearmen of decent training and motivation.
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50
Samvita Senya
spearmen infantry
Lightly armored Spearmen of decent training and motivation.
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Agnivanshi Rajput Asvaka
light cavalry
Kshatriya of the "fire sprung" clans, descending from Agni, the Hindu God of Fire. They fight only for those of their fire-borne lineage as rough-riding light lancers.
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Chauhamana Rajput Asvaka
light cavalry
Rajputs of the Chauhan clan astride fleet-hoofed steeds wielding sword and shield as zealous close quarters cavalry.
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Raja Samnahya Saravani
heavy cavalry
Archers whose status atop Elephant Howdah affords them great range and accuracy upon their lower-borne and lower-standing foes.
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40
Paramara Avarudha Bhattara
light infantry
Heavy Axemen capable of rending the toughest Muslim armors.
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Paramara Raja Asvaka
heavy cavalry
Princely Nobles having taken to the contemporary tradition of horsemanship over the classical use of Elephants. Not as experienced as their Northern Rajput peers, but still able to give good service as medium-heavy cavalry.
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Nagavarika Saravani
heavy cavalry
Astride Nagavarika, the royal elephants, these elite kshatriya archers reign death upon their foes while their regal steeds thunder about like mountains brought to life.
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Rajput Bharata Asiheti
light infantry
Kshatriya of the various Rajput clans of India, willing to ply their service as light, motivated swordsmen to various rulers.
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Mercenary Latin Knights
heavy cavalry
Holy duties have brought many of the knightly class to the Middle East. They bring the lance charge to the enemies of the east.
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40
Turkopole Mercenaries
missile cavalry
Horse Archer mercenaries skilled with bow and short sword.
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Italian Mercenaries
light infantry
Able to afford good amour and using a Venetian influenced war hammer, these are capable assault infantry.
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50
Archer Auxillia
missile infantry
In the constant political and military conflict in Anatolia these make good support troops. Skilled and hardy archers.
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50
Rus Mercenaries
heavy infantry
After adopting Christianity, the Rus people expanded south. These men seek the life of a warrior and make useful swordsmen.
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40
Khevsur Highlanders
light infantry
Good solid mercenaries who will hold a line until it cant be held any more.
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40
Varangian Warriors
heavy infantry
Heavy axemen mercenaries, legendary in their own right. Their double handed waraxe and their ferocious assault can’t be beaten
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Mercenary War Elephants
light cavalry
The Elephant, the unmatchable weapon of the Indian people, is now available to all. Very fearsome, valuable weapons on any battlefield. Armed with mounted javelinmen.
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Kara-Khitai Bows
missile infantry
Light-medium dismounted archers.
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Turkoman Tribal Cavalry
missile cavalry
Light horse archers with excellent accuracy in the saddle and perfect at picking off opposing men.
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30
Punjabi Mercenary Horsemen
light cavalry
Punjabi mounted javelin mercenaries, able in what they do, but dont expect miracles from them.
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Sindhi Mercenaries
light cavalry
Mounted Axemen from Sindh, these fearsome warriors will fight willingly for or against any cause.
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30
Afghan Raiders
light cavalry
Cavalry mercenaries from Pashtun, this group of mounted men will fight adequatly but nothing more.
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30
Agnivanshi Rajput Asvaka
light cavalry
Kshatriya of the "fire sprung" clans, descending from Agni, the Hindu God of Fire. They fight only for those of their fire-borne lineage as rough-riding light lancers.
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Ghazi Fanatics
light infantry
Reckless and fanatical religious warriors armed with an axe, capable of devastating attacks.
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60
Iranian Mercenaries
spearmen infantry
Iranian spearmen who are magnificent against cavalry but only mediocre against other infantry units.
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60
Afghan Tribesmen
missile infantry
Javelin mercenaries, skilled fighters who are willing to fight with anyone.
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Hindu Archers
missile infantry
Hunting has long been the sport of Hindu royalty, but regardless these lower class use their bows for war, and offer themselves as mercenaries.
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50
Daylami Tribesmen
missile infantry
Fierce axemen hailing from the remote hills of Afghanistan.
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60
Sindhi Axemen
light infantry
Unarmored Axemen, lacking in staying power but swift of foot and good of spirit. Best utilized as light aggressive infantry, or in support of heavier allies.
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40
Bado Camel Archers
missile cavalry
Hearty medium camel-riders with bow and sword, whose lack of shield and disinclination towards melee-combat is augmented by enemy horse’s dislike of the camel.
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30
Arab Mercenaries
light cavalry
Arab mercenaries who will do their utmost to fight for the victory of Islam.
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30
Kypchak Auxillia
light cavalry
Born on the saddle, they continue the traditions of their ancestors by excelling in horsemanship and offering themselves as mercenaries. Good mounted skirmishers.
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40
Turkoman Mercenaries
missile cavalry
Horse Archers with excellent mounts but less spectacular bows.
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40
Kypchak Tribal Cavalry
missile cavalry
Mounted archers of kypchak origin, they are well experienced and deadly with the bow.
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Kurdish Javelinmen
missile infantry
The Kurds, though culturally unique, must live under the reign of other rulers. Good skirmish troops.
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50
Omani Mercenaries
light infantry
Light mobile swordsmen, lacking in staying power but strong on the offensive or in support of more solid allies.
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Ghazi Axemen
light infantry
Reckless and fanatical religious warriors armed with an axe, capable of devastating attacks.
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40
Arab Swordsmen
heavy infantry
Solid infantry from Syria, capable and able to hold and support any line.
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Punjabi Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Punjabi spear mercenaries, capable defenders but not so willing in the assault.
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40
Kara-Khitai Light Cavalry
missile cavalry
Light-medium horse archers.
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Askari Nobles
heavy cavalry
The Arab equivalent of a Feudal Knight, these warriors possess the same martial spirit as their foe's, possessing a greater mobility though lacking their rival's tremendous charge.
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Chauhamana Rajput Asvaka
light cavalry
Rajputs of the Chauhan clan astride fleet-hoofed steeds wielding sword and shield as zealous close quarters cavalry.
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Raja Samnahya Saravani
heavy cavalry
Archers whose status atop Elephant Howdah affords them great range and accuracy upon their lower-borne and lower-standing foes.
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Norman Knights
heavy cavalry
Highly skilled Knights from Norman Sicily, Antioch, distant Normandy and England possessing the very same tremendous charge which first won the Holy Lands to the hands of Christendom.
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40
Crusader Sergeants
spearmen infantry
Motivated and well equipped pilgrims, mercenaries, and settled Franks serving the Christendom of the East as sturdy spear-bearing infantry.
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Mutatawwi'a Warriors
spearmen infantry
Well armored and highly motivated religious volunteers of military experience, participating in the age old tradition of the Jihad in defense of the Dar al-Islam.
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Levy Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Commoners thrust into the lines with only a spear and weak shield to save their souls.
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40
Turcoman Tribesmen
missile cavalry
Quick horse archers who are unarmored but can outrun the opposition.
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50
Anatolikoi Hillmen
light infantry
Light rugged infantry bearing axe and shield but limited motivation beyond a chance at easy plunder.
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30
Turcoman Nobles
missile cavalry
Lightly armored horse archers, best served to pepper the enemy with arrows before closing in with support from heavier cavalry or infantry.
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Anatolikoi Eugeneis
heavy cavalry
Light-Medium cavalry, less eager in their service to non-Greek lords but far from irresponsible in their task as lancers who can either perform 'razzia' charge and retreat or something more dedicated.
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Northern Axemen Militia
light infantry
Light infantry armed with axes and broad shields.
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60
Levy Archers
missile infantry
Archers from the hills of Anatolia, a mix of Christians and Muslims.
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50
Vishap Warriors
heavy infantry
Light-Medium Swordsmen well suited to fighting offensively.
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30
Aznvakan Horsemen
missile cavalry
Medium armored mounted nobility of the low to mid aristocracy, armed with sword, bow, and shield to serve as rugged skirmishing cavalry.
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40
Kypchak Tribal Cavalry
missile cavalry
Weak archer cavalry useful for skirmishing.
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30
Nomad Lancers
light cavalry
Finally able to afford good weapons, but still keeping light, these soldiers can deliver a surprising punch to enemy troops.
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25
Karakalpak Nobles
heavy cavalry
Armored, motivated medium horse archers armed with saber, shield, bow and arrow. Still best served in a skirmishing role, rather than that of shock cavalry.
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Caucasus Hillmen
missile infantry
Light javelin-bearing Irregulars with little more motivation than bandits, best served in guerilla warfare or idle harassment of the enemy.
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60
Azat Archers
missile infantry
Armored archers from the ancestral homelands of Armenians, adept at marksmanship and limited melee.
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50
Shubosani Molashqre
spearmen infantry
Georgian Militia and conscripted part time soldiers, equipped by feudal lord or invading power in cheap leather and mail to serve as light spearmen.
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25
Aznauri Nobles
heavy cavalry
Lance and bow armed heavy cavalry.
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Ahdath Infantry
spearmen infantry
A militia levied from the villages, farms and cities of the Islamic world, they possess fleeting discipline and moral and should be expected of little beyond the garrisoning of their homelands, or bolstering an army by sheer force of numbers.
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Ahdath Bowmen
missile infantry
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Harafisha Volunteers
light infantry
Undisciplined light infantry best used as throw-away warriors, garrison work, or a means to bulk up one's numbers.
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30
Ajnad Horsemen
light cavalry
Provincial horsemen of various backgrounds fighting as light lancers, well suited to 'Razzia' charge-retreating or a sustained assault on horsemen of similar worth or disorganized infantry.
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25
Syrian Noblemen
light cavalry
Disciplined and well trained cavalrymen from the lands of Syria.
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60
Kurdish Javelinmen
missile infantry
Javelinmen from the hills of northern Iraq.
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50
Kurdish Swordsmen
heavy infantry
Kurdish tribesmen of strong and reliable abilities, clad in medium armor and more than capable in close combat.
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25
Kurdish Peshmerga
heavy cavalry
Motivated, well armored medium shock cavalry best served in fighting other horsemen.
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30
Bedouin Camel Riders
light cavalry
Stoic, indominitable light camelry wielding bow and sword.
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25
Arabian Shiekhs
light cavalry
Drawn from the ranks of older, more experienced elders of the tribes of Arabia, they wield javelin and sword as skilled raiding horsemen.
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60
Nuristani Tribesmen
missile infantry
Lacking in armor or steel weaponry, but fierce at heart, they throw showers of dangerous javelins at oncoming soldiers. Much more useful en masse.
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60
Iranian Archers
missile infantry
This unit of pressed men will rain arrows from afar, but in close combat they wont last long.
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60
Afghani Hillmen
light infantry
These Afghan men grow their beards traditionally long and wear their customary robes. Armed with only an axe and a small wicker shield they fight with vigor.
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40
Turko-Persian Horsemen
missile cavalry
Excellent mounted archers with stunning speed on the battlefield and capable of striking from anywhere.
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25
Dhiqan Lancers
heavy cavalry
Medium cavalry armed with lance and sword.
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60
Persian Militia
missile infantry
Javelinmen who are able enough in a fight, just dont trust them to hold at crucial times.
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60
Afghan Bowmen
missile infantry
Agile hunters who excel at ambush in Afghanistan’s remote villages and hilly terrain.
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60
Kabuli Axemen
light infantry
Brawny from years of farm work these levy axemen can present a powerful charge. Great for shocking lighter troops.
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50
Pashtun Lashkar
light infantry
Hearty, savage men, they are best employed in zealous assault against any enemy unwilling to face such a daunting charge.
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25
Khurasani Nobles
heavy cavalry
Medium Lancers, well served in a classic role of Near Eastern heavy cavalry.
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Afari Skirmishers
missile infantry
Unarmored Nomads used to tribal feuds and hunting, brave enough before they realize most every foe they face will be better armed and armored than they.
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50
Abid' Al-Shira Spearmen
spearmen infantry
Disciplined light/medium African Spearmen, reliable and durable as line infantry.
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50
Zanji Swordsmen
light infantry
Ferocious armored swordsmen, capable of serving in a battle line or bringing the battle to their foe.
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30
Jagirdar Horse Archers
missile cavalry
Medium Horse Archers armed with Composite Bow and Mace, capable in melee once their foe has been softened up.
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50
Soomro Kshatriya Warriors
heavy infantry
Mobile medium infantry armed with straight sword and javelins, strong on offense and in support of defending spearmen.
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10
Latin Knights
heavy cavalry
Medium-Heavy Cavalry, with the impetuous zeal and energy of a newly arrived Crusader. Best utilized to charge with couched lances and engage in melee only if they may not retreat for yet another charge.
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10
Latin Knights
heavy cavalry
Medium-Heavy Cavalry, with the impetuous zeal and energy of a newly arrived Crusader. Best utilized to charge with couched lances and engage in melee only if they may not retreat for yet another charge.
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10
Templar Knights
heavy cavalry
Zealous Knights with no regards to their own safety, their minds entirely upon their foe's destruction. Willing to engage their enemy to the point of annihilation of both they and the infidel.
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10
Norman Knights
heavy cavalry
Highly skilled Knights from Norman Sicily, Antioch, distant Normandy and England possessing the very same tremendous charge which first won the Holy Lands to the hands of Christendom.
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Rebels, A.D. 1174 Summer
