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{{Unit|image=[[Image:ETW Bucaneers thumbnail.png]]|Class=Elite Infantry|Men=120|Weaponry=Swords|Minimum Building Requirement=Magistrate|Region=Anywhere |Recruitment Cost=?|Upkeep Cost=?|Technology Needed=None}}
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{{TW Unit|image=[[Image:ETW Bucaneers thumbnail.png]]
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|Class=Melee Infantry
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|Unit Size=120 Men
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|Weaponry=Swords
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|Region=Global
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|Recruitment Cost=700
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|Upkeep Cost=170
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|Building Requirements=Magistrate
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|Tech Requirements=None
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|Attributes=<li>Can hide in woodland</li>
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<li>Can hide in light scrub</li>
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}}
  
  
'''Buccaneers''' are a unit type unique to the Pirates faction in Empire: Total War.
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[[Image:Euro_pirate_icon_infs.png]] A sword is an honourable weapon for any warrior. The man who carries one must demonstrate his courage if he is to cut down his foe.
  
==Game Description==
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==Overview==
  
 
Although a sword, no matter what its design, may appear outdated next to a musket, it has one great advantage: it never needs loading. A truly skilled swordsman will never want for employment, and he is an intimidating sight to many regular musket-armed soldiers.
 
Although a sword, no matter what its design, may appear outdated next to a musket, it has one great advantage: it never needs loading. A truly skilled swordsman will never want for employment, and he is an intimidating sight to many regular musket-armed soldiers.
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Units of swordsmen are also easier to handle tactically on a battlefield. A general does not have to make fine judgements about when to hold or give fire: he need only send his men forward to do their killing work at the right time. Once committed, they will keep fighting until death or victory comes.  
 
Units of swordsmen are also easier to handle tactically on a battlefield. A general does not have to make fine judgements about when to hold or give fire: he need only send his men forward to do their killing work at the right time. Once committed, they will keep fighting until death or victory comes.  
  
==Overview==
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==Details==
  
 
Buccaneers are the only regular land infantry available to the pirates, and one of only three land unit types available (the others being pirate mobs and generals' bodyguards). Therefore, they are the mainstay of any pirate army. Although buccaneers do not possess any sort of ranged attack, they are deadly in a melee and generate fear in the ranks of their enemies. Buccaneers are best dealt with with artillery and withering fire, to break their morale and whittle down their numbers before the inevitable melee engagement.
 
Buccaneers are the only regular land infantry available to the pirates, and one of only three land unit types available (the others being pirate mobs and generals' bodyguards). Therefore, they are the mainstay of any pirate army. Although buccaneers do not possess any sort of ranged attack, they are deadly in a melee and generate fear in the ranks of their enemies. Buccaneers are best dealt with with artillery and withering fire, to break their morale and whittle down their numbers before the inevitable melee engagement.

Revision as of 10:53, 16 March 2013

Buccaneers (ETW Unit)
ETW Bucaneers thumbnail.png
Class Melee Infantry
Unit Size 120 Men
Weaponry Swords
Morale
Melee Attack
Ranged Attack
Defence
Charge Bonus
Accuracy
Range
Ammunition
Region Global
Recruitment Cost 700
Upkeep Cost 170
Turns to Build
Unit Limit
Building Requirements Magistrate
Technology Requirements None
Attributes
  • Can hide in woodland
  • Can hide in light scrub

  • Euro pirate icon infs.png A sword is an honourable weapon for any warrior. The man who carries one must demonstrate his courage if he is to cut down his foe.

    Overview

    Although a sword, no matter what its design, may appear outdated next to a musket, it has one great advantage: it never needs loading. A truly skilled swordsman will never want for employment, and he is an intimidating sight to many regular musket-armed soldiers.

    Units of swordsmen are also easier to handle tactically on a battlefield. A general does not have to make fine judgements about when to hold or give fire: he need only send his men forward to do their killing work at the right time. Once committed, they will keep fighting until death or victory comes.

    Details

    Buccaneers are the only regular land infantry available to the pirates, and one of only three land unit types available (the others being pirate mobs and generals' bodyguards). Therefore, they are the mainstay of any pirate army. Although buccaneers do not possess any sort of ranged attack, they are deadly in a melee and generate fear in the ranks of their enemies. Buccaneers are best dealt with with artillery and withering fire, to break their morale and whittle down their numbers before the inevitable melee engagement.