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6th Regiment d’Infanterie Légère
Category:	Infantry
Class:	Light Infantry
Men:	30 / 60 / 90 / 120
Range:	100
Accuracy:	50
Reloading skill:	60
Ammunition:	15
Melee attack:	5
Charge bonus:	11
Defence:	7
Morale:	6
Unit limit:	1
Turns to train:	2
Recruitment cost:	580
Upkeep cost:	140

These men are light infantry, adept at harassing the enemy and screening the main army.

These versatile veterans can form a disciplined line to deliver a massed volley, or switch to a loose skirmishing formation to harass and thin out enemy formations. Although their experience in battle means they fire their muskets with a good degree of accuracy, their flexibility also means they lack certain specialised qualities. They are not quite as accurate as other skirmishers nor as devastating as line infantry when firing in volleys. They also lack the ability to form square, which leaves them vulnerable to cavalry charges.

Historically, the 6th Regiment saw action in over forty battles during the Napoleonic War and were awarded seven battle honours for their achievements. Three of these were given for victories over the Austrians at the battles of Marengo, Ulm and Wagram. The loss at Wagram in 1809 was a particularly devastating blow for the Austrians, breaking their national morale and forcing them to sign a peace treaty that resulted in the loss of a large part of their empire.

Abilities

Can guard

Can hide in light scrub

Can hide in woodland

Can skirmish

Grappling hooks

Resistant to morale shocks

Technological abilities

Chevaux de frise

Earthworks

Fougasse

Light infantry tactics

Socket bayonet

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Note

This unit is part of the Heroes of the Napoleonic Wars DLC. It is originally included in the Imperial Edition of the game.