Foot Guards (Prussian) (NTW unit)
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| Category: | Infantry |
| Class: | Elite Infantry |
| Men: | 40 / 80 / 120 / 160 |
| Range: | 80 |
| Accuracy: | 55 |
| Reloading skill: | 80 |
| Ammunition: | 10 |
| Melee attack: | 9 |
| Charge bonus: | 14 |
| Defence: | 13 |
| Morale: | 11 |
| Unit limit: | 4 |
| Turns to train: | 4 |
| Recruitment cost: | 900 |
| Upkeep cost: | 220 |
The guard comprises of the biggest and bravest men of the Prussian army: an elite force indeed.
The Prussian obsession with military drill breeds incredibly disciplined troops, willing and able to follow any order. They are able to load and fire their weapons with an accuracy and speed few can match. Their discipline makes them a deadly foe, and the powerfully built men have an edge over other units in melee. However, these skills make them expensive to recruit, and they are as vulnerable as other men to artillery fire and the sniping of skirmishers.
The Prussian army underwent a series of important changes just before and during the Napoleonic era. Gone were the mercenary armies of the past, replaced by a true national army. In 1809 it was decided that a set standard for the movement of battalions was required. The idea of simply placing battalions in line was replaced with a more modern “chequer-board” formation. This was made up of three main elements, the skirmish line, the main battle line and the reserves. The size of these elements varied considerably from battle to battle.
Abilities
- Can guard
- Can hide in light scrub
- Can hide in woodland
- Grappling hooks
- Inspires nearby units
- Resistant to morale shocks
Technological abilities
- Chevaux de frise
- Earthworks
- Fire and advance
- Socket bayonet
- Square formation
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