Britannia Divided: Units, Buildings, and Unit Stats

[ULC]

Just a quick question. Do any factions share units that aren't necessarily the same culture?

[ULC]

Dumb question, but will the Norse be able to build churches? I wouldn't mind going catholic (although this hinders you) but it could help with loyalty for the vikings maybe.

[naut]

I don't plan on making them able to, I might make Pagan Shrines give better loyalty bonuses.

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Saxon Units: - Working

Mounted Æðelinȝ
Mounted Eorls are the precursor to the medieval Knight. They are well equipped and trained, and less likely to flee the field than more common troops. The combination of their mobility and their fighting skill makes them a very effective medium cavalry, able to engage all but the heaviest opponents.

Éoredȝeríd
Really just a foot warrior on horseback, these scouts add mobility to the battlefield and are good for chasing down routing troops. Although they are unlikely to dominate the battlefield, in the right place at the right time they can turn the tide of battle.

Húscarles
Huscarles are the professional entourage of a King or Noble. In peacetime they act as a bodyguard and personal staff, and in times of war they are the professional spine of the leader's army. They are an elite chosen from the ranks of the Thegns, armed with swords and Dane-axes (axes in this mod).

Billweras
These champion swordsmen use the Saxon Bill, a two-handed sword. Little could rival the honour provided by fighting in armed combat with a sword, as such these men are in a manner the very best warriors; armed and armoured in the best that can be provided.

Anȝonweras
The angon is a fabled spear, used as a javelin. These Angon bands are well equipped, and capable of great deeds. The angon is a javelin made in one piece, that breaks or bends on impact; thus rendering the target immobilised.

Þeȝnes
Þeȝnes are the middle class of Saxon society, land-owners who are required to serve their King or Lord in times of crisis for military obligations, the building of fortifications and civilian matters. In return they receive favour and better arms and armour.

Cymbrisc Ȝárwíȝend
The men of Cymbria are noted for combining Celtic ferociousness with Saxon ferociousness. They fight as infantry in service of the Northern Kings, armed with a shield, spear and Brythonic spirit.

Ȝywre Heremenn
The Celtic lands are noted for the fierceness of their warriors, and have been since ancient times. Gywre Heremenn make very effective light infantry, and give and effective counter against other Celtic units and fast skirmishing units.

Fyrdmenn
Fyrdmenn are the men of a levied Fyrd. They combine the lower ranks (available for active duty if needed during a legislated number of weeks each year) and more professional troops (retained on duty rather than only called up at a time of crisis). They act as the rank-and-file of Saxon infantry, but have little in terms of protection other than an iron helm.

Ceorlas
Ceorlas are the freemen of Saxon society, from which the levies of the Fyrd were gathered from mostly. They are armed with a spear and shield, supplied by their local Lord or Thegn.

Hundrademenn
A hundrademann is one of a hundred levied by the reeve to defend the local area and act as policemen and wardens. They are most suitable as garrison troops, and can not be expected to act as a strong core of fighting men.

Ýrweras
Archery is a survival skill: it helps put food on the table, assuming that the archer isn’t hanged as a poacher! Using the same skill in battle can bring down an armoured man, although short bows are not quite as efficient as true war bows.

Framæweras
In a Saxon army of Essex, these men form the light skirmishing core. They are little more than Ceorls or Cotsetlas, armed with the Framæ (a type of spear), javelins and a round shield.

Æcerweras
Literally meaning "farmer band", these men hold more status than a Gebur, but are lower than the Ceorlas or Cotsetlas. They can be levied into the Fyrd in times of crisis, or when better men are needed at the front. All they take to the fight is the few farming implements they own.

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Irish Units: - Working

Guirranmor
These are the Irish equivalent of Knights and are well trained and equipped. The Irish did not often use heavy cavalry, but they provide an excellent and powerful reserve. Their patron Lord would provide them with the best arms and armour in the land.

Tuaguirran
Like other Irish skirmishers these horseman are armed with javelins. However, they can be used as medium cavalry, as they are equipped with long axes with elongated handles allowing for swift mêlée attacks. They have much better mêlée skills and can be expected to stay in the fight for longer than other cavalry.

Guirran
These men stick to the normal Irish way of war, acting as mobile skirmishers harassing enemies with their javelins. They are decently trained and can flank or run down routing enemies.

Ceirrana
These men are not trained cavalry in anyway. They are simply the cavalry of local militias armed with only a club and used for scouting and messenger duties. At best they can flank enemies to provide some use, but cannot be expected to stay in the fight long.

Deaisbard
Deaisbard are the private bodyguard of chieftains, with excellent equipment and training. On top of this they were well-educated to act as aides in peacetime and expected to assist in ceremonies.

Arras
Arras are nobles, but may also be wealthy independent landowners, merchants or traders. They have the money to supply themselves and their followers with good arms and armour. They fought in tight formations, with a longish sword, Irish targe, javelins, mail armour and an iron helmet.

Ruardi-Laecha
The Red Warriors were one of the legendary orders of Irish warriors, based in Brega and Ulaid. They were highly skilled fighters, who were well equipped for battle. Red dye would be applied to their skin to make them look even more fearsome.

Dinuadda-Claiomhnaghta
Longswords were both rare and expensive in Ireland, but favoured by those who could afford them. These high quality swords were incredibly deadly, and similar to later period claymores, offering a powerful attack while sacrificing a shield for protection.

Fennacuradha
Among the men of Connaghta the axe is a favoured weapon, and for these champions the a long-handled axe is the weapon of choice. The size of their axes and their terrifying presence is truly fearsome. They fought helmetless to strike fear into their enemies, and carried slings so as to ambush enemies when possible.

Orddmhornaghta
One of the most favoured weapons of the Irish was the cudgel or hammer, particularly by the Mumainha. These men were said to be able to smash through any armour with their giant two-handed hammers.

Curadha
These men are champions skilled in the use of spears, as spears are trustworthy, cheap and easy to use. These champions fight to inspire others by starting chants and forcing holes in the enemy battle line.

Gaemornaghta
These men, although from the poorer aspects of society, are armed with a Gaemor or Gaemhor (great spear), used two-handed like a pike. Deployment of men equipped in this manner became increasingly common for Irish armies so as to counter the increasing use of cavalry on the battlefield. They form a strong anti-infantry and anti-cavalry core in any army.

Laigini
The men of Leinster are highly capable spearmen, fighting in dense formations with a large oval cavalry shield. They are more heavily armoured than the spearmen of rival Irish clans, and are highly effective in defence.

Claiomhnaghta
These men carry the traditional targe and throwing spears, as well as a claiomh, climh, or clom (sword). These swords were moderately expensive and well crafted, and somewhere between a short and longsword in length, making them wieldy, yet still powerful.

Tuanaghta
The Irish axe, tua, is a very old weapon with a particularly heavy head designed to smash helmets and shields. Men armed with a axe also carried a targe and a few javelins to throw before charging.

Sleanaghta
Most Irish soldiers were armed with a slea (spear), a targe and a few throwing spears, and men armed in this manner often formed the backbone of the army. These men are semi-professional soldiers or mercenaries who either bought their equipment or had it supplied by a Lord, and in return they provide service. These men are apt and can hold the line against all but the best of opponents.

Sleaceitherne
In early Irish Feudal society Ciorns (later kerns) tended to be near the bottom of society. And without much money or fighting ability they would not of had very good equipment and most of the time they were just men called up to serve in a levy. Armed with what little they could afford, usually a spear and a few small javelins or darts.

Ceitherne
In early Irish Feudal society Ciorns (later kerns) tended to be near the bottom of society. And without much money or fighting ability they would not of had very good equipment and most of the time they were just men called up to serve in a levy. Armed with what little they could afford, usually a club and a few small javelins or darts.

Maiobhanaghta
The sling maintained some popularity amongst the Irish, as it is cheap and easy to use, with a readily available supply of deadly ammunition (stones or hardened clay). The sling also complimented the Irish style of warfare perfectly, harassing enemies from a distance with deadly force, before melding back into the hills or bogs.

Fiagania
Irish Lords and Kings rarely employ archers in their ranks, as they don't see the value of them. Yet, when they do, they are usually small bands of hunters, who are skilled in the use of their bows. However, they are by no means proficient mêlée fighters, and should be kept out of the main battle line.

[Martok]

Very cool, Rythmic! Looking forward to trying these guys out.

One thing I noticed, however, was that the descriptions for Sleaceitherne and Ceitherne are identical. Is one of those units basically a more advanced version of the other?

[naut]

One thing I noticed, however, was that the descriptions for Sleaceitherne and Ceitherne are identical. Is one of those units basically a more advanced version of the other?

Almost identical, Ceitherne have clubs and are better at attack with a smaller unit size and Sleaceitherne have spears and are better at defense with a larger unit size.