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Historically, the Blue Guards began as the personal bodyguard to Protestant William of Orange (later William III of England and Scotland). They followed him as he drove out the Catholic King James II after the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688. They were at the forefront of the attack during the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690, wading across the river to fall upon James’ line. With William’s claim to the throne secure after James’ defeat, the Blue Guards remained his personal bodyguards until his death in 1702: William could not bring himself to really trust Englishmen. After his death the Blue Guards returned to the Netherlands, and resumed duties there, playing a key role in the War of Spanish Succession.
 
Historically, the Blue Guards began as the personal bodyguard to Protestant William of Orange (later William III of England and Scotland). They followed him as he drove out the Catholic King James II after the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688. They were at the forefront of the attack during the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690, wading across the river to fall upon James’ line. With William’s claim to the throne secure after James’ defeat, the Blue Guards remained his personal bodyguards until his death in 1702: William could not bring himself to really trust Englishmen. After his death the Blue Guards returned to the Netherlands, and resumed duties there, playing a key role in the War of Spanish Succession.
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The Blue Guard are an elite unit, and should be treated as such. They can support the other infantry well if they are pread out between the regular line infantry, using their abilities and power to take the pressure off of other infantry.
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Latest revision as of 11:01, 30 May 2017

Blue Guard (ETW Unit)
Blueguard.png
Class Elite Infantry
Unit Size 160
Weaponry Muskets
Morale
Melee Attack
Ranged Attack
Defence
Charge Bonus
Accuracy
Range
Ammunition
Region The Netherlands
Recruitment Cost 1790
Upkeep Cost 440
Turns to Build
Unit Limit
Building Requirements Army Staff College
Technology Requirements N/A
Attributes
  • Can Guard
  • Can hide in woodland
  • Can hide in light scrub
  • Resistant to morale shocks
  • Inspires nearby units
  • Inspires nearby units
  • chevaux de frise
  • earthworks
  • Fire and advance drill
  • Improved platoon fire
  • Rank firing drill
  • Can adopt square formation
  • Blueguardthumb.pngThe Blue Guards are the elite bodyguard unit that serves the rulers of the Netherlands.


    Description

    All royal guards think of themselves as the elite of their national armies. Sometimes, they are court regiments where a martial appearance is valued more than real soldiering. The Blue Guards, however, have a tradition of fighting, and can shame any line regiment with their discipline and skill. This does not make them popular as they are, of course, all gentlemen and superior to any mere common infantry.

    Historically, the Blue Guards began as the personal bodyguard to Protestant William of Orange (later William III of England and Scotland). They followed him as he drove out the Catholic King James II after the “Glorious Revolution” of 1688. They were at the forefront of the attack during the Battle of the Boyne in Ireland in 1690, wading across the river to fall upon James’ line. With William’s claim to the throne secure after James’ defeat, the Blue Guards remained his personal bodyguards until his death in 1702: William could not bring himself to really trust Englishmen. After his death the Blue Guards returned to the Netherlands, and resumed duties there, playing a key role in the War of Spanish Succession.


    Details

    The Blue Guard are an elite unit, and should be treated as such. They can support the other infantry well if they are pread out between the regular line infantry, using their abilities and power to take the pressure off of other infantry.


    Factions