Franks (RTW:BI Faction)
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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)
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.
