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Kingdom of Ayutthaya Showcase! The great army of King Naresuan that threw off the Burmese yoke, conquered the Khmer and laid the foundations of a golden age for Ayutthaya! Ayutthaya War Elephant The centerpiece of the Ayutthaya army and the symbol of their might. Their War Elephants trampled the many infantry-heavy Southeast Asian armies and dueled against other war elephants. Their performance on the field determined the outcome of every battle. Jaturungkabart The Jaturungkabart were elite warriors given the honorable task of guarding each leg of the War Elephant. Select men, chosen for their veterancy and combat skills, ran along side the War Elephants to prevent it from being swarmed by the enemy infantry. Portuguese Mercenary King Naresuan spent a significant portion of his treasury to hire as much mercenaries as possible. The most sought-after among them were the Portuguese. Their abilities with advanced gunpowder weapons made them a valuable asset to any Southeast Asian army. Phrai Spearman A Phrai or a commoner showed his fealty to his lord through labor or pressed into war. The only way for these members of a strict feudal system to advance socially was to collect enemy heads in battle. War was the only opportunity for them to build a better life. Ayutthaya Cavalry King Naresuan's martial training as a hostage in the courts of Burma taught him the values of horsemanship and expanded the Ayutthayan Cavalry. His nobles scoffed at the idea but many men took to the saddle for the promise of greater rewards.

Introducing the Hungarian Black Army of Matthias Corvinus. The most powerful mercenary army of 15th-century Europe! Armati The Armati heavy infantrymen stood alongside the Clipeati and were ordered not to yield a single inch to enemy assaults. With will and armor, they made sure the defensive line of pavises were never to be breached. Arquebusier Learning from the successes of gunpowder from the Hussite wars, the Black Army hired 20% of their men to be Arquebusiers. They fired upon the enemy formations from the safety of their pavise walls, withering away any who got too close. Clipeati The Clipeati carried large heavy pavises to battle to form an impenetrable wall of wood, metal, and men. They manned their shields to repel any assaults with the help of their Armati comrades. Light Infantry Light Infantry laid await deep inside the Black Army's defensive formation for the opportunity to sally out. When the enemy presented a weak point in their formation, the Light Infantry burst out in a furious charge to break the enemy. Armigeri Skilled, disciplined, and professional, these mercenary knights from Germany and Bohemia flocked to the Matthias I for gold and glory.

The icon and the ultimate conclusion of early modern warfare. The influence of their legacy still rings to this day. Introducing Napoleon's Grande Armée! Fusilier The common soldier in the Grande Armée were lions led by lions. The force of their volleys from the state-of-the-art muskets crushed armies after armies. Their boots have marched upon all corners of continental Europe. Cuirassier The heavy cavalrymen of the Grande Armée may not have been up to par with the cavalrymen of their enemies. Still, they were unmatched in fighting as a single cohesive unit. Together, they were a bulldozer of horse and steel mangling all in their path. Grenadier Proud men selected for height, skill, and experience. The Grenadiers were the heavy anchors of every battalion setting an example in conduct and valiance to their fellow soldiers in combat. Voltigeur Short agile marksmen fighting as elite skirmishers , bravely marching ahead and screening the movements of their battalion. Their excellence in musketry in both accuracy and reload speed gave them the upper hand in the countless small battles dotted through out the war. Dragon The Dragons were the medium cavalry consisting the majority of the Grande Armée cavalry. They were flexible in their roles to perform any duties necessary and most importantly, they kept the flanks and artillery safe from the vulturous enemy cavalry.

Here comes the Byzantines! This roster is based on the army under Manuel I Komnenos. Varangian Guard Elite foreign mercenaries served as the elite guard of the Byzantine military. Not only were they incredible fighters on the battlefield, but their disinterest in local politics and personal loyalty to the Emperor made them the best guards in Roman history. Hippeus Cavalrymen under Manuel I Komnenos emulated the fighting styles of the Latin Knights to keep up with the changing pace of the battlefield. A powerful charge with a couched lance with feet in their stirrups became the new deciding factor for victory among the Byzantines. Skutatos The old Skutatos armed with shield and kontarion were the staple of the Byzantine infantry force that stood the test of time. Their slow but steady advancing spearwall formed the anchor of any Byzantine field army. Peltastes The Peltastes were the agile complement to their Skutatoi counterparts. Armed lightly to tread quickly on the battlefield, they waited for the opportunity to find gaps in the enemy lines to deal a quick and devastating massacre. Psilos The Psiloi were the ranged infantry of the Byzantine army. They were armed with various ranged weapons from javelin to slings but their most common choice was the bow, iconic to the Greeks. They peppered the enemy with projectiles to screen their advancing allies.

Tang Dynasty is here! This roster is based on the army of Emperor Taizong, the height of Tang military might. This was the toughest roster to tackle and I'm very proud to present it. Enjoy! Black Cavalry The Black Cavalry were handpicked from the best among the Tang Cavalry to accompany the Emperor to battle. Their opportune charges alongside their Emperor decided the fate of China. Tang Infantry Despite the Fubing system being a form of conscription, slots were limited and men competed to enter the military. Life-long service, rigorous training and plentiful equipment from the vast ironworks of the Tang made the common infantryman a formidable warrior. Tang Cavalry When an infantryman is shown to have good skill in combat and a knack for horsemanship, he would be given a horse to serve as a cavalryman. They would do the bulk of the fighting in the many lightning-fast battles of their time. Gokturk Heavy Cavalry Elite warriors among the Gokturks, then serving their Heavenly Khagan in the many fronts of the Tang Dynasty. They served as bodyguards to their officers to protect the masterminds behind their flexible and agile attacks. Gokturk Light Cavalry All Gokturk men were expected to be skilled in their crafts and in war as horse archers. Common men who herded and hunted animals would herd and hunt men in war.

IM BACK! Throughout my responsibilities, dog passing, and a health issue that delayed this post, I've been working on it whenever I could. AND HERE IT IS. Presenting Late Roman Empire! This roster was based on Constantine I's times. Descriptions of soldiers in the comments Catafractii The Romans created a cataphract force of their own to answer the heavy cataphracts of the East that have caused much grief to the Roman military. The Catafractii fought all over the empire, quelling invasions and rebelling through the weight of horse and lance. Comitatenses The final iteration of the standing infantry of the Roman Empire was finely tuned to the new needs of their military. Simple, fast and flexible they were a swiss army knife to deal with the great variety of threats that needed to be repelled. Palatini The Palatini elite infantry was established to replace the notorious Praetorian Guard after their disbandment. From keeping important people safe to crushing the enemies of the Empire, they brought their expertise in combat. Limitanae The Limitanae were local soldiers who defended their lands as the first line of defense from the unannounced invasions of the many enemies of the Empire. Their presence throughout the Empire dealt with the unending small-scale raids. Equites Though the Roman military put emphasis on their infantry, their Equites played the important role of staying a constant threat on the flanks and most importantly massacring the fleeing enemies.

Three Kingdoms China is here! The most famous civil war era in East Asian history lives on as a legend in the minds of East Asia. Heavy Cavalry The finest warriors were chosen to be equipped with the best arms, armor, and horses. The charge of the heavily armored champions sounded the beginning of the battle. The clash between the Heavy Cavalries of each side often decided the outcome of the battle. Crossbowman Physically strong soldiers wielding large heavy crossbows made up the half of the army. Their volleys formed a flying wall of heavy bolts that shredded their enemies, armored or not. Pi Spearman The Pi Spearman made up the second half of the army. They formed a tight pike formation with their long Pi spears to defend their crossbowman. If melee were to ensue, they engaged in horrific pike on pike slaughter. Mao Spearman Peasants rallied, trained, and equipped all in a single month. The Mao was a simple spear that any able-bodied man could achieve the bare minimum proficiency in the shortest time possible. These spearmen were used to bolster the army in the desperate times of the era Light Cavalry Fast lightly armored cavalry charged the enemy after the heavy cavalry and before the infantry advance. They joined the cavalry battle in an effort to reinforce their Heavy Cavalry and screen their infantry for the infantry battle to come.

The Mauryan Empire! The Empire that brought the world elephant warfare for 2000 years! Mauryan War Chariot Mauryan War Chariots, heralding its glory from the Vedic Age, still had their place in the Mauryan Empire's military. Bow-wielding junior nobles stood to each wheel and shot into the enemy amidst the chaos of battle. Mauryan War Elephant War Elephants were the key centerpieces of the Mauryan Military. They acted as vanguard, leveling trees and bushes to make way for the marching army. When faced with the enemy, they did to men the same as they did to helpless foliage. Mauryan Spear Levy These spear-wielding masses marched closely to the elephants, protecting their rear. They charged the enemy right before the elephants did to capitalize on the fear and havoc in their wake. Mauryan Bow Levy Archer levies forming the bulk of the Mauryan infantry were equipped with large and mighty bamboo bows capable of piercing armor. Arrayed behind their melee counter-parts, the Mauryan Bow Levy pelted the enemy with their unstoppable arrows. Mauryan Light Cavalry The horsemen of the Mauryan Military conducted skirmishes with the enemy. Their superior mobility to their chariots allowed them to maneuver through the battlefield to fight wherever needed.

Achaemenid Empire is here! The great long-standing influence that connected the East to the West with the equivalent military power to back it up. Scythed Chariot Shock and awe through pure carnage and brutality was the goal of the Scythed Chariot. With its scythes protruding from the sides and bottom, it churned limbs and organs as it plowed through the enemy masses. Immortal The Immortals were the elite standing military infantry of the Achaemenid Empire. Their vast reserves of men that never allowed their numbers to drop below 10000 gave truth to their name. Skirmisher Cavalry Cavalrymen of the Achaemenid Empire were well equipped to deal with the difficult Greeks. They were armed with heavy javelins thrown with leather thongs to penetrate Greek armor with force and precision. Sparabara Conscripts taken from Persian commoners with towering wicker shields were the fast and effective way to draw a defensive front line. They formed a long shield wall that the many archers of the Achaemenid army can hide behind and shoot from. Achaemenid Archer Mastery in archery was common among the many peoples governed by the Achamenid Empire. They could quickly form a large and competent archer force to rain arrows upon the enemies of the Empire.

Introducing the great Bronze Age superpower, Ancient Egypt! This roster is based on the army of Ramesses II at the Battle of Kadesh. Egyptian Chariot The Egyptian Chariots were the crown jewel of the Egyptian military. Built light, agile, and stable, the Egyptian Chariots were the perfect platform to shoot arrows from while moving at lightning speeds. Nubian Archer Mercenary master archers from the Upper Nile. The Nubian Archers' reputation for their skill with bows was well known throughout Bronze Age world. They practiced throughout their lives to the point of being able to shoot the eyes of men atop of great fortifications. Nakhtua-aa The Nakhtuaa-aa or strong-arm boys were the front-line infantry of the Egyptian military. In the New Kingdom, no longer was the melee infantry of Egypt mere conscripts for fodder, but professional disciplined battle-hardened warriors. Sherden Royal Guard The battle skills of the captured Sherden warriors were put to good use by the Pharaoh by enlisting them in his military. Their expertise in conducting war was so favored by the Pharaoh that many would directly serve as the Royal Guards. Megau Forming the bulk of the Egyptian military, the Megau rained arrows upon the enemies of Egypt. The sheer volume of their arrow volleys would mow down the enemy lines before the enemy could even respond.

BRAAAZIIIILLLL!!!! Showcasing the Empire of Brazil! The great army led by the Iron Duke himself, the Duke of Caxias! Cavaleiro da Guarda Armed with the state-of-the-art Spencer Repeating Carbine, the Cavaleiros da Guarda were the only cavalry force among the Triple Alliance that could equal the famed Paraguayan lancers. Zuavo Baiano Blacks comprised a significant portion of the Brazilian army during the Paraguayan War. They formed a notable black-only regiment called Zuavo Baiano. The Zuavo Baiano acted as scouts and vanguards, taking on the dangerous task of engaging the enemy. Fuzileiro Well-equipped and well-trained, the Brazilian Fuzileiros were the finest soldiers of South America. They were the core professionals of the Brazilian army. Their systematic and unstoppable aggression through lead, cannonballs, and lances were key to Brazilian victory. Caçador Soldiers performing the many auxiliary duties of the Brazilian military were called to the battlefield to form the second line as the Caçadores. They supported the Fuzileiros by acting as the much-needed reserves to act against the unconventional Paraguayan battle tactics Voluntário da Pátria Tens of thousands of Brazilian patriots answered the call of war. So many flocked to the cause that they even matched the number of their standing army. From logistics, artillery to fighting in the field, the Voluntário da Pátria were a core part of the army.

An army with a state that went to war with the world. Let's go! Kürassiere These stubborn lumbering giants of the Prussian cavalry front line were the immovable anchor that stopped the enemy cavalry dead on their tracks. Frederick the Great disliked them for their lack of grace in battle but won engagements after engagements. Dragoner A mounted infantry force turned fully-fledged medium cavalry. The Dragoners rode behind the Kürassiere to flank and support the many cavalry on cavalry brawls that characterized the battles of the Seven Years War. Husaren The Husaren's speed, flexibility and aggression fit like hand in glove to the doctrine of his famed commander, Hans Joachim von Zieten. They were no strangers his reckless and daring tactics in taking opportune moments, bringing victory and fame to their reputation. Grenadiere These prized elites among the Prussian Infantry were chosen for their height and strength to impose a concentrated force in the bayonet charge. Their physicality made their charges inflict devastating casualties on the receiving side of their bayonets. Musketiere These common soldiers were drilled to perfection in both maneuvering and reloading. Their reloading abilities were multiple times faster than any army that faced against and mowed them down with rapid consecutive volleys of hot lead.

The famed Tercios are here! The most influential army of the 16th and 17th centuries that left an imprint across the world. This roster is based on the Tercios of the Thirty Years War. Coselete These battle-hardened armored veterans were the anchors of the Tercio formations. They made up the front half of every pike block and did most of the close-quarter fighting. With experience drawn from the many fronts of Spain, they were formidable to all Her enemies. Mosquetero Chosen among the strongest gunners to carry the mighty musket, the Mosqueteros were the prime dealers of death and destruction for the Tercios. They mowed down the enemies of the Spain, volley after volley. Rodeleros The word and buckler that flourished in the bloody urban religious wars of the 16th century were recalled onto the battlefield for the Thirty Years War. Their speed and flexibility were much welcomed in the slow, rigid pike and shotte wars. Arcabuceros The Arcabuceros were a multi-role gunner for the Tercios. Their discipline allowed them to be mixed in among the Mosqueteros when fighting in the open field and their lightness allowed them march ahead to flush out enemies in rough terrain. Pica Seca These fresh eager recruits of Tercios formed the rear half of the pike block to bolster its size and weight. They followed behind the Coseletes to gain experience and wealth to one day join their ranks.

The Ottomans are here! From Europe, Asia, and Africa, all ears and eyes witnessed the might of the great empire. This roster is based on the army of Suleiman the Magnificent in his campaigns in Europe. Kapikulu Sipahi The elite cavalry of the Ottoman Empire. The cavalrymen of the Kapikulu were recruited from the most capable noble boys and Janissaries. The thunderous hooves of their iron-clad horses sounded the conclusion of every Ottoman battle. Janissary The elite infantry core of the Kapikulu. These warriors were taken from their homes as children to be raised solely to be the Ottoman Empire's greatest warriors. They were well-learned warriors trained in every weapon, especially the mighty arquebus. Timarli Sipahi The roots of the Ottoman Empire were built by the original Timarli Sipahis. These proud warriors were stubborn about their heritage and kept the old ways of horse archery in an ever-changing world. They may be backward but never left behind. Deliler Mad, brave, and daring. The Deliler were the mounted berserkers of the Ottoman Army. They charged recklessly into the enemy, inciting fear and chaos among the enemy lines. They served as the vanguards to scout and keep them away from the main force. Akinji The Akinjis were Turkoman skirmisher cavalry of the Ottoman Military. They were the eyes and ears of the army on the march and dreadful wasps on the battlefield. They incited the enemy with their arrows to give chase into the maws of the Ottoman army.

Aztec time! A faction with razor-sharp obsidian weapons and human sacrifices. One of my childhood favorites for sure. Tlamani After a warrior had proven himself by taking his first captive, he was allowed to tie his hair and wield a macuahuitl to battle. The start of his military career brought him future potential and respect from his peers. Cuextecatl Cuextecatls, warriors that took 2 captives, were allowed to wear the Tlahuitzli body suit. The stripes on the suit represents hawk scratches and was inspired by the body suits of the Hauxtecs. Papalotl Papalotl have taken 3 captives and have earned the right to mentor youths in the art of war. They carried their distinctive butterfly banner on their backs to battle, signifying his honor and seniority. Ocelotl Ocelotl were members of the jaguar order, open to all warriors with merit proven by 4 captives. They distinguished themselves with their jaguar war costume to embody the fierce animal and instill fear in the enemy. Otomitl The Otomitl were the elite palace guards of the Aztecs. They carried the Xopilli banner that represented heroism to battle. They fought in their own units as the front line or rear guard. At times they acted as captains to lead a unit.

It's time for the Ayyubid Faction Roster! This roster is based on the make up of Saladin's core army. Enjoy! Mamluk Mamluk slave soldiers were raised for the singular purpose of war. They served as the personal warrior retinue of wealthy powerful men. Mamluks of Saladin and his loyal Emirs were the elite cavalry arm of their army against the Latin armies. Arab Faris Saladin didn't trust the Arab warriors due to their occupation and interest with their own political turmoils. However, their capabilities with spear and horse were indisputable. Saladin hired those who came to fight for a cause higher than their earthly squabbles. Turkish Faris Turkish horse archers were famed for their skills in horsemanship, archery, and sharpness in their sight. Saladin valued their skills and recruited them to make the majority of his army. Their constant withering rain of arrows was the bane of the Crusader armies. Kurdish Faris Armored master swordsmen atop mountains and horses. Kurdish warriors flocked to Saladin's cause and formed the medium to heavy cavalry block of his military. They answered the knight invaders with lance, sword, shield, and chainmail in return. Bedouin Auxilia Herding and raiding through the barren deserts of Arabia made scouting and skirmishing a second nature to the Bedouin tribesmen. These warriors were called upon to provide their valuable service to keep the Crusading armies in check.