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Hessian Line Infantry (ETW Unit)

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Hessian Line Infantry (ETW Unit)
Chasseurs Britanniques.jpg
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 800
Upkeep Cost 200
Turns to Build
Unit Limit
Building Requirements Magistrate
Technology Requirements None
Attributes
  • Can Guard
  • Can hide in woodland
  • Grappling Hooks

  • Chasseurs Britannique thumb.png

    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

    Hessian line infantry are slightly inferior to regular British line infantry in every way. However, early in the game they can be recruited in almost any city (including civilian buildings) and are cheaper to field and maintain, so they do have the benefit of flexibility. They are particularly useful when attempting to defend Rupert's Land from the aggressive Hurons in the first few turns. They are also available to the Thirteen Colonies, but not the United States. There is a limit of five units at any one time.

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