

Fianna
Protectors of the peace, in exchange for shelter.In Celtic Ireland, ‘fianna’ were independent bands of men and women, often aristocratic but yet to inherit, who proved their mettle in service of a local lord. As such, they were supplied with food and shelter during the winter months in return for keeping the peace. In the summer, the members of the fianna – known as ‘fian’ – had to hunt for their own food, making additional income from selling the pelts of animals they had eaten. Fianna and their exploits are featured heavily in Irish folklore, particularly the Ulster Cycle - in which a band of twenty-seven fian are led by the druid Cathbad - and the Fenian Cycle – in which the mythical warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill leads them to victory against the enemies of the High King.
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Unit Name Fianna |
Main Unit Key att_cel_fianna |
Land Unit Key att_cel_fianna |
Naval Unit Key att_lon_heavy_tra_cel |
Soldiers 160 |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Melee Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 375 |
Recruitment Cost 375 |
Upkeep Cost 195 |
Melee Attack 30 |
Melee Damage 40 |
├ Melee Weapon att_spatha |
├ Melee Base Damage 36 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 4 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 0 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 0 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 15 |
Melee Defence 50 |
├ Base Defence 35 |
├ Shield att_round |
└ Shield Defence 15 |
Armour 35 |
├ Armour att_leather_heavy |
├ Armour Defence 20 |
└ Shield Armour 15 |
Health 122 |
├ Man Entity att_infantry_medium |
├ Man Health 90 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 32 |
Morale 36 |
Abilities
Fianna- Shield Wall
The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
Attributes
- Encourage
This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies. - Resistant to Fatigue
Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit. - Guerrilla Deployment
This unit can deploy outside of the deployment zone. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close. - Raider
This unit may set buildings on fire, cause more fire damage with torches and capture faster than other units.
Strengths & Weaknesses
No Strengths and Weaknesses
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign |