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| + | |Class=Line Infantry | ||
| + | |Unit Size=160 men | ||
| + | |Weaponry=Muskets | ||
| + | |Region=The Americas | ||
| + | |Recruitment Cost=920 | ||
| + | |Upkeep Cost=230 | ||
| + | |Building Requirements=<li> Barracks</li> | ||
| + | |Tech Requirements=None | ||
| + | |Attributes=<li>Can Guard</li> <li>Can Hide in Woodland</li> <li>Resistant to Morale Shocks</li> <li>Grappling Hooks</li> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | == | + | [[Image:Euro_line_infantry_icon.png]]These musket-armed troops use massed volleys to break an enemy, relying on discipline to withstand any counter fire. |
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
“Marching regiments” or “line battalions” make up the majority of units in European-style armies. They are so called because they form the line of battle, not because they always deploy in lines. Indeed, over time the capabilities of line infantry should improve as new tactics, drill and weaponry are developed. | “Marching regiments” or “line battalions” make up the majority of units in European-style armies. They are so called because they form the line of battle, not because they always deploy in lines. Indeed, over time the capabilities of line infantry should improve as new tactics, drill and weaponry are developed. | ||
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Line infantry regiments remained unchanged throughout the period, and their organisational pattern still forms the basis of modern military units. | Line infantry regiments remained unchanged throughout the period, and their organisational pattern still forms the basis of modern military units. | ||
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| − | Colonial line infantry are recruited | + | Colonial line infantry are recruited outside of Europe (including North Africa and the Middle East), and serve the same role as regular line infantry; however, they have different stats from those of European line infantry. |
==Factions== | ==Factions== | ||
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| + | *[[Image:GreatBritain_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Great Britain (ETW Faction)|Great Britain]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:UnitedProvinces_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[United Provinces (ETW Faction)|United Provinces]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Austria_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Austria (ETW Faction)|Austria]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Bavaria_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Bavaria (ETW Faction)|Bavaria]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:GranColombia_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Gran Colombia (ETW Faction)|Gran Colombia]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Courland_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Courland (ETW Faction)|Courland]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Denmark_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Denmark (ETW Faction)|Denmark]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:France_flag.jpg|25px]] [[France (ETW Faction)|France]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Genoa_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Genoa (ETW Faction)|Genoa]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Georgia_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Georgia (ETW Faction)|Georgia]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Greece_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Greece (ETW Faction)|Greece]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Hannover_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Hannover (ETW Faction)|Hannover]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Hessen_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Hessen (ETW Faction)|Hessen]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Hungary_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Hungary (ETW Faction)|Hungary]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Ireland_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Ireland (ETW Faction)|Ireland]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:KnightsHospitaller_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Knights of St. John (ETW Faction)|Knights of St. John]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Louisiana_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Louisiana (ETW Faction)|Louisiana]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Mexico_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Mexico (ETW Faction)|Mexico]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:NaplesSicily_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Naples & Sicily (ETW Faction)|Naples & Sicily]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:NewSpain_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[New Spain (ETW Faction)|New Spain]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Norway_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Norway (ETW Faction)|Norway]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:ItalianStates_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Italian States (ETW Faction)|Italian States]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Savoy_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Savoy (ETW Faction)|Savoy]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Poland_flag.jpg|25px]] [[Poland-Lithuania (ETW Faction)|Poland-Lithuania]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Portugal_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Portugal (ETW Faction)|Portugal]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Prussia_flag.jpg|25px]] [[Prussia (ETW Faction)|Prussia]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Quebec_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Quebec (ETW Faction)|Quebec]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Russia_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Russia (ETW Faction)|Russia]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Saxony_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Saxony (ETW Faction)|Saxony]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Scotland_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Scotland (ETW Faction)|Scotland]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Spain_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Spain (ETW Faction)|Spain]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Sweden_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Sweden (ETW Faction)|Sweden]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:ThirteenColonies_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Thirteen Colonies (ETW Faction)|Thirteen Colonies]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:UnitedStates_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[United States (ETW Faction)|United States]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Venice_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Venice (ETW Faction)|Venice]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Westphalia_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Westphalia (ETW Faction)|Westphalia]] | ||
| + | *[[Image:Wurttemberg_FlagETW.png|25px]] [[Württemberg (ETW Faction)|Württemberg]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
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[[Category:ETW Infantry]] | [[Category:ETW Infantry]] | ||
| + | [[Category:ETW Units]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:21, 13 July 2020
| Colonial Line Infantry (ETW Unit) | |
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| Class | Line Infantry |
| Unit Size | 160 men |
| Weaponry | Muskets |
| Morale | |
| Melee Attack | |
| Ranged Attack | |
| Defence | |
| Charge Bonus | |
| Accuracy | |
| Range | |
| Ammunition | |
| Region | The Americas |
| Recruitment Cost | 920 |
| Upkeep Cost | 230 |
| Turns to Build | |
| Unit Limit | |
| Building Requirements | |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | |
These musket-armed troops use massed volleys to break an enemy, relying on discipline to withstand any counter fire.
Overview
“Marching regiments” or “line battalions” make up the majority of units in European-style armies. They are so called because they form the line of battle, not because they always deploy in lines. Indeed, over time the capabilities of line infantry should improve as new tactics, drill and weaponry are developed.
These soldiers carry muzzle-loading, smoothbore muskets firing lead balls as wide as a man’s thumb. These are inaccurate weapons, effective only over 200 paces or so and when fired in massed volleys. The ability to fire and reload with machine-like regularity with shot and bullet flying and comrades falling all around is what wins battles.
Historically, in many armies colonels received a fee to raise regiments, which remained their personal property and commands. They jealously guarded their rights to appoint friends, relatives and hangers-on as regimental officers. This contractor system, however, allowed unscrupulous officers to make handsome profits by pocketing the pay of non-existent soldiers. The better colonels did take a pride in their regiments, spending their own fortunes on good uniforms and weapons. The capabilities of a “standard” line infantry unit therefore varied between nations and over time. It wasn’t until the 1760s that anything approaching uniformity of drill, equipment and regulations became the norm.
Line infantry regiments remained unchanged throughout the period, and their organisational pattern still forms the basis of modern military units.
Details
Colonial line infantry are recruited outside of Europe (including North Africa and the Middle East), and serve the same role as regular line infantry; however, they have different stats from those of European line infantry.
Factions
Great Britain
United Provinces
Austria
Bavaria
Gran Colombia
Courland
Denmark
France
Genoa
Georgia
Greece
Hannover
Hessen
Hungary
Ireland
Knights of St. John
Louisiana
Mexico
Naples & Sicily
New Spain
Norway
Italian States
Savoy
Poland-Lithuania
Portugal
Prussia
Quebec
Russia
Saxony
Scotland
Spain
Sweden
Thirteen Colonies
United States
Venice
Westphalia
Württemberg
