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Viborniye Streltsy (ETW unit)

Viborniye Streltsy
Viborniye Streltsy
Category: Cavalry
Class: Cavalry
Men: 15 / 30 / 45 / 60
Melee attack: 9
Charge bonus: 11
Defence: 5
Morale: 5
Turns to train: 1
Recruitment cost: 730
Upkeep cost: 180
Requires
Building (minimum level)
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Governor's Residence

These light soldiers are the traditional guardians of Russian towns, part militia, part police and part fire brigade!

The viborniye (“electives” who have chosen to serve in the ranks) and gorodskiye (municipal) streltsy are both hereditary militia. Originally raised from the ranks of tradesmen by Ivan the Terrible, they are an old-fashioned and traditionally-minded group. Over the centuries, membership of the streltsy has been passed down from father to son, and a lack of new volunteers – new blood – has ossified the old ways of battle. The streltsy are reliable, however, in defence of their homeland.

Historically, the streltsy posed a significant challenge to the young Peter the Great (ruled 1682-1725). Angered by changes to the army which removed their traditional privileges (of having an extremely easy life), the streltsy attempted to overthrow Peter. In 1698 they marched on Moscow, intent on replacing him with his sister, Sophia Alekseyevna. Previous attempts to change the system had usually provoked riots by the streltsy – the very people supposed to suppress such trouble – or worse. This time, Peter’s new-model “Western”-fashion forces crushed them. This was not the end to the streltsy, however, as Russia’s precarious position during the Great Northern War (1700-21) meant that Peter had to recall them to the colours.

Abilities

Can hide in woodland
Garrison policing bonus
Resistant to cold fatigue

Technological abilities

Wedge formation
Diamond formation

Available for:

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Russia

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