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Turkish Crossbowmen (M2TW-K-CC unit)

Turkish Crossbowmen
Turkish Crossbowmen
Category: Infantry
Class: Missile
Soldiers: 48
Morale: 3
Discipline: Normal
Training: Trained
Recruitment cost: 360
Upkeep cost: 100

Basic Turkish infantry equipped with crossbows and padded armour.

Attack
Primary weapon: Missile (Crossbow)
Weapon attributes: Armour piercing
Attack: 9
Charge bonus: 1
Range: 120
Ammunition: 25
Secondary weapon: Melee
Attack: 3
Charge bonus: 1
Defence
Total defence: 4
Armour: 3
Defence skill: 1
Shield: 0
Hit points: 1

The growing popularity of the crossbow in the Middle East, amongst both Christians and Muslims corresponds to heavier armour being employed more widely amongst troops, particularly cavalry. It is no surprise then to see the crossbow amongst the Seljuk, despite their reputation for light swift troops.

Attributes

Can be supported free in a city
Can board ships
Can hide in forest
Can withdraw

Available for:

The Turks
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