I suspect that the Scots will have access to some sort of slightly upgraded unit at the game's start to help offset what will assumably be a challenging situation economically and militarily.

IIRC, in MTW1 (as rebels) they had "highlanders" in the early era, which actually made a bit of difference for them in battles against other early infantry types.

Just guessing they'll make an early re-appearance. What do you guys think?

Guillaume

P.S. I am not typically your "Total War Small Faction Fanatic" -- my handling of economics is way too poor, and I always grind it into the dust -- but I am strangely looking forward to playing as Scotland!