Franks (RTW:BI Faction)

The Franks are one of the playable factions in the Barbarian Invasion for Rome: Total War. They are in the Barbarian culture group.

Game Play

Starting Position

• Vicus Franki (Tribus Franki)

The Franks start with a city that can provide good troops from the beginning. It is surrounded by potential enemies, though. The Alemanni are the most direct threat in the south. The Western Roman Empire lives to the west with large armies nearby. The Saxons live to the north. In the east the fearsome Burgundii and Lombardii expand quickly.

Win Conditions

• Capture and hold 20 provinces, including Lugdinensis (Avaricum), Aquitania (Burdigala), Narbonensis (Arles).

Units

Unique Units

• Paladins

Obtainable after the Franks have converted to Christianity and the appropriate religious structure built. They are good heavy cavalry.

• Catholic Priest

Also obtained after Christan conversion. They are a weak unit in close ocmbat, but their chanting gives friendly troops bonuses.

• Axe Heerbann

The basic heerbann unit. They carry a powerful long-handled axe and are relatively cheap to build. They can form shieldwall.

• Sword Heerbann

With better armor and a stabbing sword, sword heerbann provide a strong front against the enemy. They can form shieldwall.

• Francisca Heerbann

These are the elite heerbann and the most famous Frankish troops. They carry several francisca throwing axes to throw at the enemy. They can also perform a terrifying warcry.

See Also

• Factions in BI

Barbarian Invasion Factions
Eastern Roman Empire | Western Roman Empire | Huns | Goths | Sarmatians | Vandals | Franks | Saxons | Alemanni | Sassanids | Celts | Burgundii | Lombardi | Roxolani | Berbers | Slavs | Romano British | Ostrogoths | Eastern Roman Rebels | Western Roman Rebels | Rebels