Duchy of Burgundy (Age of Charlemagne) Spear Infantry

Spearmen

The spear has been around almost as long as people have, having been employed for hunting and fishing long before war. A versatile weapon, it could be held in either one or both hands and used for thrusting in melee, throwing during skirmishes, or braced in formation to stop cavalry charges. The spear was the most commonly-used weapon through antiquity and remained so into the Middle Ages; elite warriors had the time to learn and master the polearm, yet the common man could also be taught the basics of handling one in battle in short space of time. Unearthed Saxon spears have broad heads with wings along the blade to stop enemy swords and spears travelling down it, whereas others are thinner and longer to allow for deeper penetration when stabbing opponents. Naturally, the development of heavy cavalry led to longer, heavier variants (the lance) and then to pikes – which could be braced to unseat horsemen or massed to create an almost impenetrable wall. Most spearmen of the period also carried a shield to provide additional defence and make spear or shield walls, which were virtually impenetrable and particularly effective against cavalry charges.

Unit Name Spearmen

Main Unit Key cha_gen_spear

Land Unit Key cha_gen_spear

Naval Unit Key cha_transport

Soldiers 160

Category Melee Infantry

Class Spear Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 200

Recruitment Cost 200

Upkeep Cost 60

Melee Attack 27

Melee Damage 32

├ Melee Weapon att_spear

├ Melee Base Damage 24

├ Armour-piercing Damage 8

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Attack Against Cavalry 20

├ Attack Against Elephants 20

└ Attack Against Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 26

Melee Defence 52

├ Base Defence 27

├ Shield cha_round

└ Shield Defence 25

Armour 10

├ Armour cha_cloth_helmet

├ Armour Defence 10

└ Shield Armour 0

Health 100

├ Man Entity cha_infantry_medium

├ Man Health 100

└ Bonus Hit Points 0

Morale 34

Abilities

• Spear Wall
  The unit moves into close wall formation.

Attributes

• Expert Charge Defence
  This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Recuitment Requirement
Required Technology Cost 100 Upgrade From

Garrison Buildings
x 2	Church (cha_bld_church_1) Level 1 Abbey (cha_bld_church_2) Level 2 Small City (cha_bld_city_1) Level 1 City (cha_bld_city_2) Level 2 Court (cha_bld_court_1) Level 1 Royal Court (cha_bld_court_2) Level 2 Guardhouse (cha_bld_garrison_1) Level 0 Garrison Encampment (cha_bld_garrison_2) Level 1 Garrison Quarters (cha_bld_garrison_3) Level 2 Manor (cha_bld_manor_1) Level 1 Manorial Court (cha_bld_manor_2) Level 2 Market Village (cha_bld_market_town_1) Level 1 Market Town (cha_bld_market_town_2) Level 2
x 3	Cathedral (cha_bld_church_3) Level 3 Trade City (cha_bld_city_3) Level 3 Palace (cha_bld_court_3) Level 3 Grand Manor (cha_bld_manor_3) Level 3 Great Market Town (cha_bld_market_town_3) Level 3

Faction Availability

Age of Charlemagne

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