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Superior Line Infantry

Category:	Infantry
Class:	Line Infantry
Men:	40 / 80 / 120 / 160
Range:	70
Accuracy:	45
Reloading skill:	45
Ammunition:	15
Melee attack:	7
Charge bonus:	10
Defence:	15
Morale:	9
Unit limit:	15
Turns to train:	2
Recruitment cost:	1420
Upkeep cost:	350
Requires
Building (minimum level)
Army Board

The reputation of these elite soldiers and the example they set provides encouragement to comrades nearby.

These men are a cut above the average line infantry regiment and they are often the lynchpin of a commander’s battle strategy. The presence of such men in the line of battle is enough to lift the hearts of all those around them, strengthening their determination to resist any enemy. A general can be confident that these men will hold, and he can base the rest of his strategy around that fact.

The factors which lead a regiment to acquire an exalted position within its country’s military are hard to define: training and skill play their part, but in the main it is physical and mental endurance that keeps good men fighting even when the tide of battle is against them. A lucky few carry such strength within themselves, but others derive it from the proud martial traditions of their regiment. In Europe, the famous ‘vieux’ and ‘petits-vieux’ regiments of France have centuries of such history to call upon, whilst the various deeds of the British Coldstream Guards and Black Watch regiments reinforce the natural grit of the men in their ranks.

Abilities

Can guard

Can hide in light scrub

Can hide in woodland

Grappling hooks

Inspires nearby units

Resistant to morale shocks

Technological abilities

Plug bayonet

Ring bayonet

Socket bayonet

Chevaux de frise