Ulus of Tolui

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Increased Cost

Description

Tserig are the Nonmongol Soldier element in the Tamma territorial guard army. The term is ;ater adopted into Persian terminology as "Cherik", but shifted in meaning to mustered Irregular soldier. (The Mongol Empire: A Historical Encyclopedia pg. 81)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Baatar Khisigten were The 1000 men strong elite vanguards of the Imperial Khishig. Khisigten is the Khan's Imperial Guard, a tumen (10.000 men) strong. The word Khisig is Turkic in origin means to serve in turn. First introduced by Genghis Khan to alternately carry out guard duty at his headquarters. The word Baatar means "Brave", "Valiant", (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 297)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Capable of both Melee and Ranged fighting

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Noyan is Leader of a Tumen (10.000 Warriors and their families and servants). As the Western Ulus Islamises, the term Noyan can be replaced by Beylerbeg or Amir. Commanders for a duration of a campaign may be given a cadre of Bodyguards by the Khan, called Qabiqchi. (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 351)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Incendiary weapons became a mainstay of the battles during the Crusades, most importantly in siege warfare. Nafta grenades were the favoured weapons of the Muslims, even being imported all the way into India. Dedicated soldiers would be tasked with using such dangerous weapons and wear special coats less vulnerable to the flames.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

In Turkic languages Hashar means Levy Service. Depending on context and era, it can mean armed service as a militiaman, or a workforce corvee for development projects, or forced labor. Timokhin D.M. The Conquest of Khwarezm by Mongol Troops (1219–1221) // The Golden Horde in World History. A Multi-Authored Monograph. – Kazan: Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, 2017. P. 75-86

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Turhagut were Personal Day Guard of the Khan. The counterpart of the Khevtuul Night Sentries. Chinggis Khan's Turhagut started merely at 80 men, but ended up 7000 men strong. (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 297)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

The "Quiver-bearers" of the Khishigten. There was 1000 of them in Chinggis Khan's Khisigten of 1206. This tradition of Quiver-bearer guards continued on, as Later Turcopersian Shahs elite guards are called "Gorchu" or " Qorchi"

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Rare
• Reduced Men per Unit
• Costly to Field

Description

"Those sent out to look." Qara'ul were a patrol or reconnaissance force ; also: a guard. Qara 'ul became a widely borrowed word and still is in use today in Russian, among other languages. A qara'ul apparently differs from forces of alginci (q.v.), advanced part of a tanma (q.v.), in that the latter seem to have been stationed more permanently, for decades if we may judge from alginci in China (q.v.). Note also the word bolqa'ul, "those looking closely," more specifically a close reconnaissance force.(Paul D. Buell, "Historical Dictionary of the Mongol World Empire, Scarecrow Press, p. 223)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Strong Tradition
• Easier to recruit due to Tradition

Description

A tanma was a nomadic garrison force in the form of a kernel tribal federation comprising elements specifically assigned from the steppe, and associated local forces. Later other elements became part of a tanma, as more local surrenders took place. During the earliest period of Mongol expansion, such tanma were the most important form of regional control and expansion. Later, the tanma continued to exist, but formal administrative organs came into being as well, and not all surrendered populations were organized as part of it, as was the case at first. The word is apparently a Turkic verbal noun from the verb tan-, "to know, command, control. Members of a Tamma, including its commander, were known as tanmachi (Paul D. Buell, "Historical Dictionary of the Mongol World Empire, Scarecrow Press, p. 261)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Strong Tradition
• Easier to recruit due to Tradition

Description

A tanma was a nomadic garrison force in the form of a kernel tribal federation comprising elements specifically assigned from the steppe, and associated local forces. Later other elements became part of a tanma, as more local surrenders took place. During the earliest period of Mongol expansion, such tanma were the most important form of regional control and expansion. Later, the tanma continued to exist, but formal administrative organs came into being as well, and not all surrendered populations were organized as part of it, as was the case at first. The word is apparently a Turkic verbal noun from the verb tan-, "to know, command, control. Members of a Tamma, including its commander, were known as tanmachi (Paul D. Buell, "Historical Dictionary of the Mongol World Empire, Scarecrow Press, p. 261)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Tserig are the Nonmongol Soldier element in the Tamma territorial guard army. The term is ;ater adopted into Persian terminology as "Cherik", but shifted in meaning to mustered Irregular soldier. (The Mongol Empire: A Historical Encyclopedia pg. 81)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Increased Cost

Description

Muslims, like the Franks of Palestine and Romans, used the powerful crossbow. The Persian charkh was generally a lighter type, which would have been favoured by Muslims, but the Saracens were also known to use large, fixed ballista-like versions, and even mounted them on camels.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Increased Cost

Description

Tserig are the Nonmongol Soldier element in the Tamma territorial guard army. The term is ;ater adopted into Persian terminology as "Cherik", but shifted in meaning to mustered Irregular soldier. (The Mongol Empire: A Historical Encyclopedia pg. 81)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Increased Cost

Description

Tserig are the Nonmongol Soldier element in the Tamma territorial guard army. The term is ;ater adopted into Persian terminology as "Cherik", but shifted in meaning to mustered Irregular soldier. (The Mongol Empire: A Historical Encyclopedia pg. 81)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

It is slow to reload and lacks the distance of drawn bows but makes up for it in power.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

These knights dominate both society and the battlefield in medieval Europe. Under the feudal system each man owes military service to his lord in return for protection, a grant of land, and the peasants to work it. Trained as warriors from birth, their favourite tactic is the headlong charge. Despite the simple tactics, their strong armour, heavy lances, and martial prowess mean that only the most resolute can resist them

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Knights would often dismount and fight on foot when the situation demanded it. Dismounted they make excellent heavy infantry.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"Squires are used to do what a knight would consider too low, and mounted sergeants are used to do what a squire would consider too low even for him" -- "Since common peasant couldn't afford a horse, but there was still the need for a rapid scout unit (and noble knights considered scouting a dishonourable task), trusted sergeants who showed cunning behaviour were given second-choice horses and used as a light and fast cavalry force, usually sent ahead of the main army to scout the area and harass enemy light troops or carriages. Being fast, they can easily outmanoeuver infantry and heavy cavalry, allowing them to hit fast and hard unprotected targets such as archers or supply convoys, but they should never be used against actual cavalry and trained infantry."

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"To be ranked a servant may seem ridiculous to a noble, but for most, it is the best they can hope to achieve" -- Coming from the Latin term "servientem", meaning "servant", sergeant is a rank used in almost every European army of the time (and still today). While each nation had its own technical meaning for the rank, generally the sergeant was the highest rank a low-born commoner could aspire to, since all higher offices were reserved for the nobles. Being promoted sergeant required that a soldier had survived many battles, and had performed many acts of valour (usually visible from the scars most sergeants sported), and meant better equipment and a higher salary (usually a larger part of the loot), which for most soldiers could mean the difference between returning to their homes as a serf and becoming an actual free land-owner. Usually sergeants oversaw training and equipment of small units, and led them in battle. Sometimes, sergeants were grouped together and used as a powerful fist to break the enemy lines, or to defend a focal point: well armed and experienced, these veterans are not to be underestimated.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

It is slow to reload and lacks the distance of drawn bows but makes up for it in power.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

These knights dominate both society and the battlefield in medieval Europe. Under the feudal system each man owes military service to his lord in return for protection, a grant of land, and the peasants to work it. Trained as warriors from birth, their favourite tactic is the headlong charge. Despite the simple tactics, their strong armour, heavy lances, and martial prowess mean that only the most resolute can resist them

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Knights would often dismount and fight on foot when the situation demanded it. Dismounted they make excellent heavy infantry.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"Squires are used to do what a knight would consider too low, and mounted sergeants are used to do what a squire would consider too low even for him" -- "Since common peasant couldn't afford a horse, but there was still the need for a rapid scout unit (and noble knights considered scouting a dishonourable task), trusted sergeants who showed cunning behaviour were given second-choice horses and used as a light and fast cavalry force, usually sent ahead of the main army to scout the area and harass enemy light troops or carriages. Being fast, they can easily outmanoeuver infantry and heavy cavalry, allowing them to hit fast and hard unprotected targets such as archers or supply convoys, but they should never be used against actual cavalry and trained infantry."

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"To be ranked a servant may seem ridiculous to a noble, but for most, it is the best they can hope to achieve" -- Coming from the Latin term "servientem", meaning "servant", sergeant is a rank used in almost every European army of the time (and still today). While each nation had its own technical meaning for the rank, generally the sergeant was the highest rank a low-born commoner could aspire to, since all higher offices were reserved for the nobles. Being promoted sergeant required that a soldier had survived many battles, and had performed many acts of valour (usually visible from the scars most sergeants sported), and meant better equipment and a higher salary (usually a larger part of the loot), which for most soldiers could mean the difference between returning to their homes as a serf and becoming an actual free land-owner. Usually sergeants oversaw training and equipment of small units, and led them in battle. Sometimes, sergeants were grouped together and used as a powerful fist to break the enemy lines, or to defend a focal point: well armed and experienced, these veterans are not to be underestimated.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"Squires are used to do what a knight would consider too low, and mounted sergeants are used to do what a squire would consider too low even for him" -- "Since common peasant couldn't afford a horse, but there was still the need for a rapid scout unit (and noble knights considered scouting a dishonourable task), trusted sergeants who showed cunning behaviour were given second-choice horses and used as a light and fast cavalry force, usually sent ahead of the main army to scout the area and harass enemy light troops or carriages. Being fast, they can easily outmanoeuver infantry and heavy cavalry, allowing them to hit fast and hard unprotected targets such as archers or supply convoys, but they should never be used against actual cavalry and trained infantry."

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"I... do profess and promise chastity, giving up all property, and obedience to God and the Blessed Virgin Mary and to you...Master of the Teutonic Order, and to your successors, according to the Rules and Regulations of the Order. And I will be obedient to you, and to your successors, even unto death." -- The Ritterbrüder are the highest ranking members of the Teutonic Order, taking an additional vow of chastity: usually members of great German noble houses, these men fear no enemy, both in politics and on the battlefield. Armed and equipped with the finest products of the Empire's most renowned blacksmiths, the Ritterbrüder ride into battle atop powerful steeds, pride and joy of generations of breeding.Their charge can shatter all but the most stubborn pike formations, and usually their enemies don't even try to resist, breaking formation in a desperate attempt to flee their doom, only to be trampled upon by their stallions. The Ritterbrüder however aren't invincible, as all this armour makes their charge quite slow: as such, light skirmishers can safely shower them in arrows and javelins, only to retreat when the Ritterbrüder try to chase them. Thus, they must be supported by light troops, otherwise they might find themselves cornered and taken out one by one by a cunning foe.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"Half-brother, Double the fury" -- The Haldbrüder were full-fledged members of the Order, but ranked lower since they took only half the oath (they didn't take the chastity vow). Still, their zeal, fanatism and martial prowess match their higher ranking brothers. Being usually members of minor noble houses, they can afford horses and finely crafted armours, and as such serve as medium shock cavalry, trampling over lesser enemies while the Ritterbrüder engage the enemy elite troops. Since their armours aren't as heavy as the ones used by the Ritterbrüder, they are better at flanking the enemy and fighting against the fast Lithuanian cavalry.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Khisigten is the Khan's Imperial Guard, a tumen (10.000 men) strong. The word Khisig is Turkic in origin means to serve in turn. First introduced by Genghis Khan to alternately carry out guard duty at his headquarters. (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 297)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

These artillery pieces resemble giant crossbows, on a simple wheeled carriage. They can hurl javelins with great accuracy, and the power of these machines means that their bolts can pierce any armour.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

These artillery pieces resemble giant crossbows, on a simple wheeled carriage. They can hurl javelins with great accuracy, and the power of these machines means that their bolts can pierce any armour.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Constructed of wood and capable of flinging stones large enough to crush a man's head, the catapult was a common site on the ancient Roman battlefield. Now in the medieval era, the catapult is being replaced by newer and more powerful weapons.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Constructed of wood and capable of flinging stones large enough to crush a man's head, the catapult was a common site on the ancient Roman battlefield. Now in the medieval era, the catapult is being replaced by newer and more powerful weapons.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Capable of both Melee and Ranged fighting

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Arrow Fodder
• Human Shield
• Weaponless

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Rare
• Reduced Men per Unit
• Costly to Field

Description

"Those sent out to look." Qara'ul were a patrol or reconnaissance force ; also: a guard. Qara 'ul became a widely borrowed word and still is in use today in Russian, among other languages. A qara'ul apparently differs from forces of alginci (q.v.), advanced part of a tanma (q.v.), in that the latter seem to have been stationed more permanently, for decades if we may judge from alginci in China (q.v.). Note also the word bolqa'ul, "those looking closely," more specifically a close reconnaissance force.(Paul D. Buell, "Historical Dictionary of the Mongol World Empire, Scarecrow Press, p. 223)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

The counter-weight Trebuchet is an evolution of the man-powered mangonel and catapults dating back before the 11th century. It has quickly spread throughout the world as an effective siege engine capable of lobbing large wall- crushing boulders.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Baatar Khisigten were The 1000 men strong elite vanguards of the Imperial Khishig. Khisigten is the Khan's Imperial Guard, a tumen (10.000 men) strong. The word Khisig is Turkic in origin means to serve in turn. First introduced by Genghis Khan to alternately carry out guard duty at his headquarters. The word Baatar means "Brave", "Valiant", (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 297)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Capable of both Melee and Ranged fighting

Description

Pushan-dar or Pushan-push means "Man-in-Armour" or "Clad-in-Armour" Pushan-dar formed the heavily armoured contingents of Irano-Turkoman militaries. The 14th century saw a greater differentiation between Arabic and Iranian military fashions, with the latter gaining much more Central Asian influence due to the Mongol conquest. Helmets became more elongated, culminating in a tip, limb protection became extremely common, especially for the arms and large, round wicker shields are in almost every depiction of Iranian soldiers. Metal plates also made their appearance, though usually sewn into fabric armour, such as brigandines. (Sabuhi Ahmadov, Knights in Azerbaijan, Article 4, 15th-17th centuries, IRS History, 2 (7) Summer 2014. pg. 47) (V. Minorsky, A Civil and Military Review in Fārs in 881/1476, Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies, University of London, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1939),pp. 155, 156. 164)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Noyan is Leader of a Tumen (10.000 Warriors and their families and servants). As the Western Ulus Islamises, the term Noyan can be replaced by Beylerbeg or Amir. Commanders for a duration of a campaign may be given a cadre of Bodyguards by the Khan, called Qabiqchi. (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 351)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Incendiary weapons became a mainstay of the battles during the Crusades, most importantly in siege warfare. Nafta grenades were the favoured weapons of the Muslims, even being imported all the way into India. Dedicated soldiers would be tasked with using such dangerous weapons and wear special coats less vulnerable to the flames.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Rare
• Reduced Men per Unit
• Costly to Field

Description

First finding use in the 14th century, gunpowder weapons became more and more available over time, with lower costs of productions from local manufacturing of gunpowder. Firearms would become a staple of 15th century armies and eventually surpass all other missile weapons as better designs became available.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

In Turkic languages Hashar means Levy Service. Depending on context and era, it can mean armed service as a militiaman, or a workforce corvee for development projects, or forced labor. Timokhin D.M. The Conquest of Khwarezm by Mongol Troops (1219–1221) // The Golden Horde in World History. A Multi-Authored Monograph. – Kazan: Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, 2017. P. 75-86

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Turhagut were Personal Day Guard of the Khan. The counterpart of the Khevtuul Night Sentries. Chinggis Khan's Turhagut started merely at 80 men, but ended up 7000 men strong. (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 297)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

The "Quiver-bearers" of the Khishigten. There was 1000 of them in Chinggis Khan's Khisigten of 1206. This tradition of Quiver-bearer guards continued on, as Later Turcopersian Shahs elite guards are called "Gorchu" or " Qorchi"

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Pushan-dar or Pushan-push means "Man-in-Armour" or "Clad-in-Armour" Pushan-dar formed the heavily armoured contingents of Irano-Turkoman militaries. The 14th century saw a greater differentiation between Arabic and Iranian military fashions, with the latter gaining much more Central Asian influence due to the Mongol conquest. Helmets became more elongated, culminating in a tip, limb protection became extremely common, especially for the arms and large, round wicker shields are in almost every depiction of Iranian soldiers. Metal plates also made their appearance, though usually sewn into fabric armour, such as brigandines. (Sabuhi Ahmadov, Knights in Azerbaijan, Article 4, 15th-17th centuries, IRS History, 2 (7) Summer 2014. pg. 47) (V. Minorsky, A Civil and Military Review in Fārs in 881/1476, Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies, University of London, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1939),pp. 155, 156. 164)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Strong Tradition
• Easier to recruit due to Tradition

Description

Turkoman armies in the later medieval period still kept, for the most part, numerous aspects of tribal organization. Cavalry remained the largest contingent of Qara Qoyunlu and Aq Qoyunlu armed forces and the main 'regular' corps of such forces were Tirkash-band, 'quiver-bearers', horse archers mostly drawn from the settled turkish tribal societies.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Tserig are the Nonmongol Soldier element in the Tamma territorial guard army. The term is ;ater adopted into Persian terminology as "Cherik", but shifted in meaning to mustered Irregular soldier. (The Mongol Empire: A Historical Encyclopedia pg. 81)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Strong Tradition
• Easier to recruit due to Tradition

Description

Qullughchi were the armed servants of Pushandar (Man-at-Arms) in a Turcopersian Visak. Roughly comparable to a Coustillier serving to a Knight in an European Lance. According to Caterino Zeno, the Venetian diplomat to the court of Uzun Hasan of the Aq-Qoyunlu; stated that these servants were excellently mounted, equipped with cuirasses of polished iron, round shields, and sabres in battle. (Sabuhi Ahmadov, Knights in Azerbaijan, Article 4, 15th-17th centuries, IRS History, 2 (7) Summer 2014. pg. 47) (V. Minorsky, A Civil and Military Review in Fārs in 881/1476, Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies, University of London, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1939),pp. 155, 164, 167)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Increased Cost

Description

Muslims, like the Franks of Palestine and Romans, used the powerful crossbow. The Persian charkh was generally a lighter type, which would have been favoured by Muslims, but the Saracens were also known to use large, fixed ballista-like versions, and even mounted them on camels.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Increased Cost

Description

Tserig are the Nonmongol Soldier element in the Tamma territorial guard army. The term is ;ater adopted into Persian terminology as "Cherik", but shifted in meaning to mustered Irregular soldier. (The Mongol Empire: A Historical Encyclopedia pg. 81)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Increased Cost

Description

Qullughchi were the armed servants of Pushandar (Man-at-Arms) in a Turcopersian Visak. Roughly comparable to a Coustillier serving to a Knight in an European Lance. According to Caterino Zeno, the Venetian diplomat to the court of Uzun Hasan of the Aq-Qoyunlu; stated that these servants were excellently mounted, equipped with cuirasses of polished iron, round shields, and sabres in battle. (Sabuhi Ahmadov, Knights in Azerbaijan, Article 4, 15th-17th centuries, IRS History, 2 (7) Summer 2014. pg. 47) (V. Minorsky, A Civil and Military Review in Fārs in 881/1476, Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies, University of London, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1939),pp. 155, 164, 167)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Ghazi, in the medieval warfare context, can best be described as warriors on Holy warfare for Islam. Typically a good way to gain legitimacy in the Muslim world, rulers could also invoke Jihad as a way to bolster their manpower for campaigns, as there was no shortage of religious zealots and people looking for plunder.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

The proximity to India allowed Iranian dynasties to purchase elephants and use their terrifying force in battle. The Ghaznavids are best known for their great use of war elephants. Elephants were noted to have been part of the Khwarazmian groups that fought the Mongols.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

These knights dominate both society and the battlefield in medieval Europe. Under the feudal system each man owes military service to his lord in return for protection, a grant of land, and the peasants to work it. Trained as warriors from birth, their favourite tactic is the headlong charge. Despite the simple tactics, their strong armour, heavy lances, and martial prowess mean that only the most resolute can resist them

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Knights would often dismount and fight on foot when the situation demanded it. Dismounted they make excellent heavy infantry.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

These knights dominate both society and the battlefield in medieval Europe. Under the feudal system each man owes military service to his lord in return for protection, a grant of land, and the peasants to work it. Trained as warriors from birth, their favourite tactic is the headlong charge. Despite the simple tactics, their strong armour, heavy lances, and martial prowess mean that only the most resolute can resist them

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Knights would often dismount and fight on foot when the situation demanded it. Dismounted they make excellent heavy infantry.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"Half-brother, Double the fury" -- The Haldbrüder were full-fledged members of the Order, but ranked lower since they took only half the oath (they didn't take the chastity vow). Still, their zeal, fanatism and martial prowess match their higher ranking brothers. Being usually members of minor noble houses, they can afford horses and finely crafted armours, and as such serve as medium shock cavalry, trampling over lesser enemies while the Ritterbrüder engage the enemy elite troops. Since their armours aren't as heavy as the ones used by the Ritterbrüder, they are better at flanking the enemy and fighting against the fast Lithuanian cavalry.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

"I... do profess and promise chastity, giving up all property, and obedience to God and the Blessed Virgin Mary and to you...Master of the Teutonic Order, and to your successors, according to the Rules and Regulations of the Order. And I will be obedient to you, and to your successors, even unto death." -- The Ritterbrüder are the highest ranking members of the Teutonic Order, taking an additional vow of chastity: usually members of great German noble houses, these men fear no enemy, both in politics and on the battlefield. Armed and equipped with the finest products of the Empire's most renowned blacksmiths, the Ritterbrüder ride into battle atop powerful steeds, pride and joy of generations of breeding.Their charge can shatter all but the most stubborn pike formations, and usually their enemies don't even try to resist, breaking formation in a desperate attempt to flee their doom, only to be trampled upon by their stallions. The Ritterbrüder however aren't invincible, as all this armour makes their charge quite slow: as such, light skirmishers can safely shower them in arrows and javelins, only to retreat when the Ritterbrüder try to chase them. Thus, they must be supported by light troops, otherwise they might find themselves cornered and taken out one by one by a cunning foe.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

The first primitive gunpowder siege artillery, bombards were created in China and Western Europe in the early 14th century and spread to the rest of the world by the late 14th century. They are forged from bronze or iron, and designed to fire stone balls that crumble enemy defences.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Baatar Khisigten were The 1000 men strong elite vanguards of the Imperial Khishig. Khisigten is the Khan's Imperial Guard, a tumen (10.000 men) strong. The word Khisig is Turkic in origin means to serve in turn. First introduced by Genghis Khan to alternately carry out guard duty at his headquarters. The word Baatar means "Brave", "Valiant", (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 297)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Capable of both Melee and Ranged fighting

Description

Pushan-dar or Pushan-push means "Man-in-Armour" or "Clad-in-Armour" Pushan-dar formed the heavily armoured contingents of Irano-Turkoman militaries. The 14th century saw a greater differentiation between Arabic and Iranian military fashions, with the latter gaining much more Central Asian influence due to the Mongol conquest. Helmets became more elongated, culminating in a tip, limb protection became extremely common, especially for the arms and large, round wicker shields are in almost every depiction of Iranian soldiers. Metal plates also made their appearance, though usually sewn into fabric armour, such as brigandines. (Sabuhi Ahmadov, Knights in Azerbaijan, Article 4, 15th-17th centuries, IRS History, 2 (7) Summer 2014. pg. 47) (V. Minorsky, A Civil and Military Review in Fārs in 881/1476, Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies, University of London, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1939),pp. 155, 156. 164)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Noyan is Leader of a Tumen (10.000 Warriors and their families and servants). As the Western Ulus Islamises, the term Noyan can be replaced by Beylerbeg or Amir. Commanders for a duration of a campaign may be given a cadre of Bodyguards by the Khan, called Qabiqchi. (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 351)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

Incendiary weapons became a mainstay of the battles during the Crusades, most importantly in siege warfare. Nafta grenades were the favoured weapons of the Muslims, even being imported all the way into India. Dedicated soldiers would be tasked with using such dangerous weapons and wear special coats less vulnerable to the flames.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Not the Tradition of the Faction
• Increased Cost

Description

First finding use in the 14th century, gunpowder weapons became more and more available over time, with lower costs of productions from local manufacturing of gunpowder. Firearms would become a staple of 15th century armies and eventually surpass all other missile weapons as better designs became available.

Strengths & weaknesses

• Ordinary Unit

Description

In Turkic languages Hashar means Levy Service. Depending on context and era, it can mean armed service as a militiaman, or a workforce corvee for development projects, or forced labor. Timokhin D.M. The Conquest of Khwarezm by Mongol Troops (1219–1221) // The Golden Horde in World History. A Multi-Authored Monograph. – Kazan: Sh. Marjani Institute of History of the Tatarstan Academy of Sciences, 2017. P. 75-86

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

Turhagut were Personal Day Guard of the Khan. The counterpart of the Khevtuul Night Sentries. Chinggis Khan's Turhagut started merely at 80 men, but ended up 7000 men strong. (Christopher P. Atwood, 'Encyclopedia of Mongol and the Mongol Empire' pg. 297)

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

The "Quiver-bearers" of the Khishigten. There was 1000 of them in Chinggis Khan's Khisigten of 1206. This tradition of Quiver-bearer guards continued on, as Later Turcopersian Shahs elite guards are called "Gorchu" or " Qorchi"

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER

Strengths & weaknesses

• Renowned Unit
• Superior Capability

Description

PLACEHOLDER