The Last Kingdom - FACTION PREVIEW / CONNACHT

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Kingdom of Connacht
Irish culture

The Kingdom of Connacht is a poor Kingdom, surrounded by rebels. But they are able to survive thanks to their large army. Expanding into rebel lands and England will provide additional wealth for the Kingdom of Connacht but to ensure their survival they must crush their southern neighbour, the Kingdom of Munster.


Stengths: Units hurl javelins before attacking
Weaknesses: Lack of archers

Goal: Total domination of Ireland and partial domination of England.






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Unit list:


Irish Dartmen
Missile - Light - Javelin+Axe

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Irish Dartmen, are hardy and fierce tribesmen from all over Ireland. Used to a harsh existence, these wild warriors are excellent skirmishers. They excel at hurling javelins at their foes, weakening units and breaking up formations, but can fight in close combat when the situation demands.
Made up from fierce Irish tribesmen, these excellent skirmishers hurl javelins at their foes, but can fight at close quarters if necessary.

Attack: 4
Defence: 2
Charge: 2





Gaeceitherne
Missile - Light - Javelin+Axe/Shields

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Gaeceitherne are Irish light Infantry made up of freemen armed with a javelin and small handweapon. Relying on agility rather than armour these light skirmishers hurl their javelin at their foes, whilst keeping out of combat with more heavily armoured opponents. Many Gaeceitherne seek an escape from poverty by fighting as mercenaries.
Skirmishing unarmoured Irish warriors armed with javelins and handweapon, willing to fight for whomever can pay them.

Attack: 5
Defence: 8
Charge: 2





Cliathairi
Spear - Light - Spear+Shields

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These professional soldiers are often employed by landholders as an affordable defense against brigands. When called upon by chieftans or kings during times of war, these soldiers are one of the few units in the Irish army trained in the effective use of the long spear.
Well trained professional soldiers, skilled in the use of the long spear.

Attack: 3
Defence: 8
Charge: 2





Bonnachts
Spear - Light - Spear+Shields

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These professional soldiers are often employed by landholders as an affordable defense against brigands. When called upon by chieftans or kings during times of war, these soldiers are one of the few units in the Irish army trained in the effective use of the long spear. Unlike Cliathairi Spearmen they are armoured in mail.
Well trained professional soldiers, that wear mail and are skilled in the use of the long spear.

Attack: 6
Defence: 14
Charge: 3





Viking Mercenary
Spear - Light - Spear+Shields

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Having been raided by the Vikings many times, the Irish have learned that often the best defence against Vikings are Vikings themselves. Viking Mercenaries are Viking raiders turned mercenary, that wield their favoured combination of spear and shield, and wearing armour varying in quality from lightly padding to heavy mail.
Soldiers of Viking origin competent in the use of spear and shield.

Attack: 7
Defence: 16
Charge: 5





Ceitherne
Infantry - Light - Axe+Shields

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Ceitherne, meaning "warband", make up the bulk of the infantry in Irish armies. Readily recruited from towns and villages, these Gaelic soliders work well when deployed in tandem with the heavier Galloglaigh. Their preferred equipment is most often whatever they can lay their hands on, typically an axe and shield, and for a fortunate few, padded armour.
Irish infantry recruited from the local towns, lightly armoured and wielding an axe and shield.

Attack: 5 (AP)
Defence: 7
Charge: 5





Gaelic Warior
Infantry - Light, Heavy - Sword+Shields

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Gaelic Warriors represent those of the nobility who prefer to fight on foot. Armoured in chainmail and wielding a sword and shield, these skilled warriors provide an irish general a unit with good attacking skill.
Strong Irish melee unit armed with sword and shield and wearing chainmail.

Attack: 7
Defence: 12
Charge: 5





Tuamornaghta
Infantry - Heavy - Two handed axe

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Tuamornaghta (Gallowglasses) are fierce warriors originally from the western seaboard of Scotland who fled to Ireland and found employment there. Originally paid in beef and later land for service to Ireland's Kings, these fierce warriors are formidable fighters armed with large two-handed axes and wearing light armour.
Fierce Scottish warriors who have settled in Ireland. Formidable troops armed with large two-handed axes and wearing light armour.

Attack: 8 (AP)
Defence: 13
Charge: 7





Arras Noble
Infantry - Heavy - Sword+Shields

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These are the clan leaders and their kinsfolk from all over Ireland. Although their mail armour and helmets are better than the common folk can aspire to, their equipment is scarcely comparable to that of the nobility from the more prosperous lands of England. Nevertheless, their fighting spirit and vicious longswords mean that they command respect on the battlefield.
Irish shock troops wielding a longsword and armoured in chain.

Attack: 8
Defence: 17
Charge: 5





Arras Bodyguard
Infantry - Heavy - Sword+Shields

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Arras are bodyguard of noble Gaelic heritage, and are afforded great respect in Irish society. As would be expected, these units arrive on the battlefield well trained and equally well equipped. Favouring the sword and shield, they will defend their general with their lives.
These bodyguard are from noble families, are well trained and equipped with a sword and shield.

Attack: 9
Defence: 17
Charge: 6





Marcshulaidh
Cavalry - Light - Javelin/Axe+Shields

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These Irish freemen are prepared to work for the master who can pay them best. They show great horsemanship riding without stirrups or saddle and can throw javelins with deadly precision. While fast and agile, these light cavalry avoid close quarters fighting due to their lack of armour.
Skirmishing unarmoured Irish warriors armed with javelins and axe, are excellent horsemen, they are fast and willing to fight for whomever can pay them.

Attack: 5
Defence: 9
Charge: 6

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[Bernem]

Great work there!

[Rextherock]

Amazing work again Danova!!!

[AlphaDelta]

Excellent work! A very interesting roster. With no archers or cavalry the player will have to become quite creative on the battlefield.

[Ardruire Iacób]

Very nice! But Connacht wasn't actually poor at all. While the land may be near useless, there are several valuable mineral deposists, and marble exported from Connacht was highly prized.

[danova]

Great work there!

Amazing work again Danova!!!

Thanks, mates!
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[danova]

Excellent work! A very interesting roster. With no archers or cavalry the player will have to become quite creative on the battlefield.

Yes, mate! You see it well that's the point.
All nations' have 1 missile and 1 cavalry unit. (exception normans)
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[danova]

Very nice! But Connacht wasn't actually poor at all. While the land may be near useless, there are several valuable mineral deposists, and marble exported from Connacht was highly prized.

Ok mate. You are local man!
I correct it
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[Heathen Hammer]

Awesome units! Can't wait!

[Giovi]

wonderful work better and better keep up the great work

[danova]

Awesome units! Can't wait!

wonderful work better and better keep up the great work

Thanks mates!
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[Antagonist]

Excellent, very nice looking units!

BTW, although all factions in the British Isles at this time fought for the greatest part on foot, there is evidence that the Gaels and Welsh fielded enough light cavalry to make them viable as a unit - lightly armoured, not effective in melee but fast and armed with javelins to harass the enemy from range.

Looking forward to seeing more.

Antagonist

[AnthoniusII]

A great work indeed!!

[danova]

Excellent, very nice looking units!

BTW, although all factions in the British Isles at this time fought for the greatest part on foot, there is evidence that the Gaels and Welsh fielded enough light cavalry to make them viable as a unit - lightly armoured, not effective in melee but fast and armed with javelins to harass the enemy from range.

Looking forward to seeing more.

Antagonist

Ok Antagonist, thanks for the information. Should I really give to them the (Ridire Bodyguard) javelins?
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[Icedie El Guaraní]

Nice job mate !! keep it up. + rep

[danova]

Nice job mate !! keep it up. + rep

Thanks mate!
... and whats up in the Vacuus Lux Lucis?
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[Icedie El Guaraní]

Nice stuff going on, can´t wait for the sub forum.