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Portuguese Arquebusiers (M2TW unit)

Portuguese Arquebusiers
Portuguese Arquebusiers
Category: Infantry
Class: Missile
Soldiers: 48
Morale: 9
Discipline: Low
Training: Trained
Recruitment cost: 760
Upkeep cost: 150
Weapon upgrade: 90
Armour upgrade: 70

Effective unit, capable of giving a volley with their guns, then following up with swords.

Attack
Primary weapon: Arquebus (Missile)
Weapon attributes: Armour piercing
Attack: 16
Charge bonus: 3
Range: 120
Ammunition: 20
Secondary weapon: Sword (Melee)
Attack: 11
Charge bonus: 3
Defence
Total defence: 13
Armour: 5
Defence skill: 8
Shield: 0
Hit points: 1

Although primitive, the arquebus is able to inflict considerable damage and panic when used at close range, and can penetrate almost any armour. Portuguese arquebusiers are noted for their uncouth and uncompromising attitude, and are quite happy to follow up a volley with their swords.

Attributes

Can board ships
Can hide in forest
Can withdraw
Fire by rank
Gunpowder weapon
Skirmish mode off by default
Very hardy

Available for:

Portugal
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