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Forlorn Hope (M2TW-K-TC unit)

Forlorn Hope
Forlorn Hope
Category: Infantry
Class: Heavy
Soldiers: 24
Morale: 11
Discipline: Low
Training: Untrained
Recruitment cost: 720
Upkeep cost: 250

These desperate men are armed with a massive two-handed sword and thick armour.

Attack
Primary weapon: Melee
Weapon attributes: Armour piercing
Attack: 18
Charge bonus: 9
Defence
Total defence: 28
Armour: 5
Defence skill: 9
Shield: 0
Hit points: 2

The 'Verlorene Haufe' or Forlorn Hope as they are known, are comprised of prisoners and volunteers desperate for glory. Their job is to lead the first and usually fatal charge used to break up enemy pike formations. The Forlorn Hope are heavily armoured and wield massive "zweihander" swords. These units are vicious assault troops who can chop a man into bloody pieces.

Attributes

Can board ships
Can hide in forest
Can withdraw
Very hardy

Available for:

Holy Roman Empire
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