Pandours (ETW Unit)

Pandours (ETW Unit)
Class	Irregulars
Unit Size	80 Men
Weaponry	Muskets
Morale
Melee Attack
Ranged Attack
Defence
Charge Bonus
Accuracy
Range
Ammunition
Region	The Balkans
Recruitment Cost	380
Upkeep Cost	90
Turns to Build
Unit Limit
Building Requirements	Governor's Mansion
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can skirmish; Can hide in woodland; Can hide in light scrub; Can hide in long grass; Can hide in buildings; Good stamina; Paths Seldom Trod;

These irregular troops are often poorly equipped and ill-disciplined, but they can be a very effective, mobile “mob”.

Game Description

Such men have little to do with standard military protocols and practice, or even organization, often taking up arms in extraordinary circumstances. This lack of discipline means that they can sometimes be extremely brutal, even brutish, in their behavior. This can work in their favor, in that it gives enemies pause for thought. More typically, their lack of discipline counts against them, and faced with a well-ordered force they can be at a disadvantage. In such a case, their mobility can be a boon, allowing them to harass an enemy and withdraw as soon as the fight goes against them.

Details

In some ways, Pandours are a very poor, early substitute for light infantry. While they do possess slightly greater range than Line Infantry, Pandours have terrible accuracy and can provide only ineffectual firepower at best. They should be used to harass the enemy lines at a distance and combat any other skirmishers. However due to their low melee capabilities the should not be relied upon in any melee situations.