Franks (RTW:BI Faction)
| Barbarian Invasion Factions |
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| 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 |
The Franks are one of the playable factions in the Barbarian Invasion for Rome: Total War.
Contents
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 after Christan conversion. They are a weak unit in close ocmbat, but their chanting gives friendly troops bonuses.
- Heerbann Troops-
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.
