The Golden Order
Balthasar Gelt came to Altdorf from the city of Marienburg, having bought passage on a merchant ship with gold that he had transmuted from lead ingots. He left the seaport for the Colleges of Magic before the effects wore off, and now rumours abound that the swindled sea captain has placed a rich bounty on Balthasar’s head – though few would dare attempt to collect it.
The transmutation of common artefacts into precious metal has always fascinated Balthasar. Driven by his obsession, he spent many years combining his knowledge of alchemy, learnt in far-off lands, with the magical Lore of Metal. Balthasar’s fierce intelligence lent him a greater understanding of this branch of magic than any of his fellow students or tutors, and he rose quickly through the ranks of the Gold Order. Within a mere decade, Balthasar had become the Patriarch of the Golden College, the youngest wizard to ever hold the title.
Balthasar’s research into new formulations of black powder even made him popular with the Imperial Engineers School, an organisation that often dismisses magic as superstitious nonsense. However, during these studies, a freak explosion almost ended Balthasar’s quest for knowledge forever. Somehow he survived, and from that day on he has only ever been seen swathed in shimmering, metallic robes and wearing a golden face mask. Some say that beneath his mask his skin has turned to pure gold, while others whisper that he is horribly disfigured, though the truth of the matter is known only to Balthasar. One thing is certain: the accident only furthered his will to succeed, and this determination increased his powers to new heights. With a single gesture, Balthasar Gelt can transform his enemies into lifeless golden statues or turn their bones into molten iron. With such power at his command, Balthasar has secured victory for the Empire on numerous occasions.
Faction Name The Golden Order |
Campaign wh2_main_great_vortex |
Culture wh_main_emp_empire |
Subculture wh_main_sc_emp_empire |
Military Group wh_main_group_empire |
Faction Group wh_main_fact_group_empire |
Faction Group
Income from post-battle loot: -50%
Siege construction: battering ram
Siege construction: siege tower
Battering rams: +1 per siege item constructed
Siege towers: +2 per siege item constructed
Pre-siege: battering ram
Pre-siege: siege tower
Political Parties
Initial Power: main_warhammer
No Effect
Lord |
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Huntsman General
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cha_huntsmarshal_0) Command
Arch Lector
(wh_dlc04_emp_cha_arch_lector_0) Command
Arch Lector (Warhorse)
(wh_dlc04_emp_cha_arch_lector_1) Command
Arch Lector (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_dlc04_emp_cha_arch_lector_2) Command
Balthasar Gelt
(wh_main_emp_cha_balthasar_gelt_0) Command
Balthasar Gelt (Quicksilver)
(wh_main_emp_cha_balthasar_gelt_1) Command
Balthasar Gelt (Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_balthasar_gelt_2) Command
Balthasar Gelt (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_balthasar_gelt_3) Command
General of the Empire
(wh_main_emp_cha_general_0) Command
General of the Empire (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_general_1) Command
General of the Empire (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_main_emp_cha_general_2) Command
General of the Empire (Imperial Griffon)
(wh_main_emp_cha_general_3) Command
General of the Empire (Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_general_4) Command
Hertwig van Hal
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cha_hunter_doctor_hertwig_van_hal_0) Command
Jorek Grimm
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cha_hunter_jorek_grimm_0) Command
Kalara
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cha_hunter_kalara_of_wydrioth_0) Command
Rodrik L'Anguille
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cha_hunter_rodrik_l_anguille_0) Command
Waystalker
(wh_dlc05_wef_cha_waystalker_0) Command
Thane
(wh_main_dwf_cha_thane) Command
Karl Franz
(wh_main_emp_cha_karl_franz_0) Command
Karl Franz (Deathclaw)
(wh_main_emp_cha_karl_franz_1) Command
Karl Franz (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_main_emp_cha_karl_franz_2) Command
Karl Franz (Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_karl_franz_3) Command
Karl Franz (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_karl_franz_4) Command |
Hero |
Amethyst Wizard
(wh2_pro07_emp_cha_wizard_death_0) Command
Amethyst Wizard (Warhorse)
(wh2_pro07_emp_cha_wizard_death_1) Command
Amethyst Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh2_pro07_emp_cha_wizard_death_2) Command
Amethyst Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
(wh2_pro07_emp_cha_wizard_death_3) Command
Felix
(wh2_pro08_neu_cha_felix) Command
Gotrek
(wh2_pro08_neu_cha_gotrek) Command
Amber Wizard
(wh_dlc03_emp_cha_wizard_beasts_0) Command
Amber Wizard (Warhorse)
(wh_dlc03_emp_cha_wizard_beasts_1) Command
Amber Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_dlc03_emp_cha_wizard_beasts_2) Command
Amber Wizard (Imperial Griffon)
(wh_dlc03_emp_cha_wizard_beasts_3) Command
Amber Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_dlc03_emp_cha_wizard_beasts_4) Command
Jade Wizard
(wh_dlc05_emp_cha_wizard_life_0) Command
Jade Wizard (Warhorse)
(wh_dlc05_emp_cha_wizard_life_1) Command
Jade Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_dlc05_emp_cha_wizard_life_2) Command
Jade Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_dlc05_emp_cha_wizard_life_3) Command
Grey Wizard
(wh_dlc05_emp_cha_wizard_shadows_0) Command
Grey Wizard (Warhorse)
(wh_dlc05_emp_cha_wizard_shadows_1) Command
Grey Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_dlc05_emp_cha_wizard_shadows_2) Command
Grey Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_dlc05_emp_cha_wizard_shadows_3) Command
Empire Captain
(wh_main_emp_cha_captain_0) Command
Empire Captain (Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_captain_1) Command
Empire Captain (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_captain_2) Command
Empire Captain (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_main_emp_cha_captain_3) Command
Warrior Priest
(wh_main_emp_cha_warrior_priest_0) Command
Warrior Priest (Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_warrior_priest_1) Command
Warrior Priest (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_warrior_priest_2) Command
Witch Hunter
(wh_main_emp_cha_witch_hunter) Command
Bright Wizard
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_fire_0) Command
Bright Wizard (Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_fire_1) Command
Bright Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_fire_2) Command
Bright Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_fire_3) Command
Celestial Wizard
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_heavens_0) Command
Celestial Wizard (Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_heavens_1) Command
Celestial Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_heavens_2) Command
Celestial Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_heavens_4) Command
Light Wizard
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_light_0) Command
Light Wizard (Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_light_1) Command
Light Wizard (Imperial Pegasus)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_light_2) Command
Light Wizard (Barded Warhorse)
(wh_main_emp_cha_wizard_light_4) Command |
Melee Infantry |
Spearmen
(wh_main_emp_inf_spearmen_0) Melee Infantry
Spearmen (Shields)
(wh_main_emp_inf_spearmen_1) Melee Infantry
Swordsmen
(wh_main_emp_inf_swordsmen) Melee Infantry
Swords of Ulric (Swordsmen)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_swordsmen_ror_0) Melee Infantry
Halberdiers
(wh_main_emp_inf_halberdiers) Melee Infantry
Flagellants
(wh_dlc04_emp_inf_flagellants_0) Melee Infantry
Eldred's Guard (Spearmen - Shields)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_spearmen_ror_0) Melee Infantry
Sigmar's Sons (Swordsmen)
(wh_dlc04_emp_inf_sigmars_sons_0) Melee Infantry
Nordland Mariners (Halberdiers)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_halberdiers_ror_0) Melee Infantry
The Tattersouls (Flagellants)
(wh_dlc04_emp_inf_tattersouls_0) Melee Infantry
Greatswords
(wh_main_emp_inf_greatswords) Melee Infantry
Carroburg Greatswords (Greatswords)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_greatswords_ror_0) Melee Infantry |
Missile Infantry |
Archers
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_archers_0) Missile Infantry
Crossbowmen
(wh_main_emp_inf_crossbowmen) Missile Infantry
Free Company Militia
(wh_dlc04_emp_inf_free_company_militia_0) Missile Infantry
Deathjacks (Archers)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_archers_ror_0) Missile Infantry
Handgunners
(wh_main_emp_inf_handgunners) Missile Infantry
Huntsmen
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_huntsmen_0) Missile Infantry
Stir River Patrol (Crossbowmen)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_crossbowmen_ror_0) Missile Infantry
Stirland's Revenge (Free Company Militia)
(wh_dlc04_emp_inf_stirlands_revenge_0) Missile Infantry
Gunderman's Surefires (Handgunners)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_handgunners_ror_0) Missile Infantry
The Silver Bullets (Handgunners)
(wh_dlc04_emp_inf_silver_bullets_0) Missile Infantry
The White Wolves (Huntsmen)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_inf_huntsmen_ror_0) Missile Infantry
Obsinite Gyrocopter
(wh2_dlc13_huntmarshall_veh_obsinite_gyrocopter_0) Missile Infantry |
Melee Cavalry |
Knights of the Blazing Sun
(wh_dlc04_emp_cav_knights_blazing_sun_0) Melee Cavalry |
Missile Cavalry |
Pistoliers
(wh_main_emp_cav_pistoliers_1) Missile Cavalry
The Noble Sons Abroad (Pistoliers)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cav_pistoliers_ror_0) Missile Cavalry
Outriders
(wh_main_emp_cav_outriders_0) Missile Cavalry
Outriders (Grenade Launcher)
(wh_main_emp_cav_outriders_1) Missile Cavalry
The Bordermen (Outriders - Grenade Launcher)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cav_outriders_ror_0) Missile Cavalry |
Shock Cavalry |
Empire Knights
(wh_main_emp_cav_empire_knights) Shock Cavalry
Knights of the Everlasting Light (Empire Knights)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cav_empire_knights_ror_0) Shock Cavalry
The Stubborn Bulls (Empire Knights - Greatswords)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cav_empire_knights_ror_2) Shock Cavalry
Knights of Morr (Empire Knights)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_cav_empire_knights_ror_1) Shock Cavalry
Reiksguard
(wh_main_emp_cav_reiksguard) Shock Cavalry
Zintler's Reiksguard (Reiksguard)
(wh_dlc04_emp_cav_zintlers_reiksguard_0) Shock Cavalry
Demigryph Knights
(wh_main_emp_cav_demigryph_knights_0) Shock Cavalry
Demigryph Knights (Halberds)
(wh_main_emp_cav_demigryph_knights_1) Shock Cavalry
The Royal Altdorf Gryphites (Demigryph Knights)
(wh_dlc04_emp_cav_royal_altdorf_gryphites_0) Shock Cavalry |
Chariot |
War Wagons
(wh2_dlc13_emp_veh_war_wagon_0) Chariot
War Wagons (Mortars)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_veh_war_wagon_1) Chariot
Luminark of Hysh
(wh_main_emp_veh_luminark_of_hysh_0) Chariot
The Black Lions (War Wagons - Helblasters)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_veh_war_wagon_ror_0) Chariot
Templehof Luminark (Luminark of Hysh)
(wh_dlc04_emp_veh_templehof_luminark_0) Chariot
Steam Tank
(wh_main_emp_veh_steam_tank) Chariot
The Emperor's Wrath (Steam Tank)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_veh_steam_tank_ror_0) Chariot |
Field Artillery |
Mortars
(wh_main_emp_art_mortar) Field Artillery
Sootson's Guns (Mortars)
(wh2_dlc13_emp_art_mortar_ror_0) Field Artillery
Great Cannons
(wh_main_emp_art_great_cannon) Field Artillery
Helblaster Volley Guns
(wh_main_emp_art_helblaster_volley_gun) Field Artillery
Helstorm Rocket Battery
(wh_main_emp_art_helstorm_rocket_battery) Field Artillery
Hammer of the Witches (Great Cannons)
(wh_dlc04_emp_art_hammer_of_the_witches_0) Field Artillery
The Sunmaker (Helstorm Rocket Battery)
(wh_dlc04_emp_art_sunmaker_0) Field Artillery |
Melee Ship |
Greatship - General of the Empire
(wh_main_emp_shp_greatship_general) Melee Ship
Greatship - Greatswords
(wh_main_emp_shp_greatship) Melee Ship
Wargalley - Spearmen
(wh_main_emp_shp_wargalley) Melee Ship
Wolfship - Swordsmen
(wh_main_emp_shp_wolfship) Melee Ship |