Highland Infantry (ETW Unit)

Highland Infantry (ETW Unit)
Class	Line Infantry
Unit Size	160 Men
Weaponry	Muskets
Morale
Melee Attack
Ranged Attack
Defence
Charge Bonus
Accuracy
Range
Ammunition
Region	Scotland
Recruitment Cost	870
Upkeep Cost	340
Turns to Build
Unit Limit
Building Requirements	Army Board
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can Hide in Woodland Can Hide in Light Scrub Inspires Nearby Units

These musket-armed troops use massed volleys to break an enemy, relying on discipline to withstand any counter fire.

Overview

These men are a cut above the average line infantry regiment and they are often the lynch-pin of a commander’s battle strategy. The presence of such men in the line of battle is enough to lift the hearts of all those around them, strengthening their determination to resist any enemy. A general can be confident that these men will hold, and he can base the rest of his strategy around that fact. The factors which lead a regiment to acquire an exalted position within its country’s military are hard to define: training and skill play their part, but in the main it is physical and mental endurance that keeps good men fighting even when the tide of battle is against them. A lucky few carry such strength within themselves, but others derive it from the proud martial traditions of their regiment. In Europe, the famous ‘vieux’ and ‘petits-vieux’ regiments of France have centuries of such history to call upon, whilst the various deeds of the British Coldstream Guards and Black Watch regiments reinforce the natural grit of the men in their ranks.

Details

Highland Infantry are a cancelled unit available only to Great Britain. They serve the same purpose as regular Line Infantry, however they hold superior statistics. This means that they will be able to defeat regular units of Line Infantry with ease.

Factions

• Great Britain