Finnish Veteran Aikahiset.
In the harsh untamed wilds of Tavastia, heavily armoured infantry are a rarity but the aftermath of battle provides an opportunity for the victors. Surviving battle brings rich reward, fame, honour and wealth, discarded mail and lamellar lies abandoned and ready to be looted and made use of by the veteran warrior. Equipped with captured mail and lamellar the Veteran Aikahiset are a formidable addition to any Tavastian military force. The wise king or general knows there true value and worth in battle, capable and disciplined they are the rock on which the fury of the enemy attack is broken.
Strategy
Well armoured and veterans of many a tough fight they are capable of holding the line against enemy armoured heavy infantry but more importantly they can rout any cavalry who are foolish enough to attack them head on.
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