Varangian Guard (M2TW unit)
| Varangian Guard | |
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| Category: | Infantry |
| Class: | Heavy |
| Soldiers: | 48 |
| Morale: | 11 |
| Discipline: | Normal |
| Training: | Highly trained |
| Recruitment cost: | 520 |
| Upkeep cost: | 175 |
| Weapon upgrade: | 100 |
| Armour upgrade: | 75 |
The Varangian guard are superb two-handed axemen, protected by heavy armour.
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| Primary weapon: | Two-handed axe (Melee) |
| Weapon attributes: | Armour piercing |
| Attack: | 20 |
| Charge bonus: | 6 |
| Defence | |
| Total defence: | 15 |
| Armour: | 7 |
| Defence skill: | 5 |
| Shield: | 3 |
| Hit points: | 1 |
The most famous of all Byzantine units, made up wholly of Scandinavians and Englishmen, The Varangian guard were initially a military levy sent to the Byzantine emperor from the 'Rus' which are now a permanent unit often used as royal bodyguards. These superbly skilled warriors wield two-handed axes with vicious abandon, hacking down the Emperor's enemies.
Attributes
- Can board ships
- Can hide in forest
- Can withdraw
- Hardy
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