Human Military

Tier 1		Tier 2
Militiaman	Spearunit	Pikeman
The backbone of the Army of Man, militamen stand as proud sentinels protecting the people from the perils roaming around Illyriad's Kingdom. Although proficient with a variety of basic weapons, the militiaman is usually equipped with a spear and light armour - valuing his ability to quickly defend the gates of a city against marauding raiders. When acting as a divisional commander, this unit imparts an additional +5% bonus to the Phalanx Formation skill.		The elite protectors of the Lord's cities. These highly skilled footsoldiers draw from the ranks of the militia and perform extensive training, making them excellent defenders, particularly against cavalry. When acting as a divisional commander, this unit imparts an additional +5% bonus to the Close Quarter Penetration skill.
Swordsman	Infantry	Man-at-Arms
Many young boys are seen queuing up outside the barracks on their sixteenth birthday to apply to become Swordsmen - with dreams of fighting in the Prince's army abroad for adventure and fortune. When acting as a divisional commander, this unit imparts an additional +5% bonus to the Interlocked Shields skill.		The solid core of any human field army, Men-at-Arms are the experienced heavy infantry that win the day. After many years of service as a Swordsman, candidates can apply to the elite ranks of the Men-at-Arms to fight for their Lord's cause. When acting as a divisional commander, this unit imparts an additional +5% bonus to the Bloodlust skill.
Archer	Ranged	Longbowman
On the practice field of every human city you will see hay bales with targets on them. These are used continuously by the Archers, whose task is to make sure enemies never make it over the city walls. When acting as a divisional commander, this unit imparts an additional +5% bonus to the Tortoise Formation skill.		Never armwrestle a Longbowman. Their upper body is massively conditioned from thousands of hours of practice firing their enormous bows. Most foes encountering a Longbowman on the city walls never live long enough to reach those walls. When acting as a divisional commander, this unit imparts an additional +5% bonus to the Concentrated Fire skill.
Charioteer	Cavalry	Knight
From an early age, humans from the plains regions practice their horsemanship. The better ones are issued with deadly war chariots, complete with scythed wheels. When acting as a divisional commander, this unit imparts an additional +5% bonus to the Square Formation skill.		There is no unit more feared on the battlefield than a squadron of Knights. Most enemies break and run merely from the rumbling thunder as they charge towards them. And those are the smart ones. When acting as a divisional commander, this unit imparts an additional +5% bonus to the Charge skill.
Battering ram	Siege Engine	Catapult
Slung from a wheeled support frame by ropes or chains so that it can be more easily swung against its target, the ram's attacking point is reinforced with a metal head and bound with metal bands to increase it's strength. A protective roof provides shelter for your troops as they swing the ram against enemies' wall and gates.		One of the most basic Siege Engines, the highly inaccurate catapult flings heavy stones in a great arc, towards an enemy city. Despite its lack of precise targetting, the heavy boulders raining down on the town inside are going to do quite some damage when they land.
Praetorian Guardsman	Spearunit	Elite Praetorian Guardsman
King Sigurd's Praetorian Guards are highly trained specialists in the art of discretely but forcefully keeping the Monarch from harm. They are fearsome and fanatical, and will gladly lay down their lives for their charge.		The very greatest soldiers in the King's Praetorians are selected for special training - and special duties. Men - and women - of few words, combining their natural talents of speed, agility and tactical analysis with the most rigorous training available, very few succeed to in their quest to become an Elite Praetorian.

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