In this preview we are revealing the unit roster for the Great Viking Army factions, when it comes to design we decided to go with more of a class system that better reflects the social structure of the period rather then unit upgrades that there really isn't much of a difference. That said going with a social class based structure it allows us to include much more detail into a unit so they have more character. I understand this may sound like a down grade to some but in the end we feel it is a better system to represent the period and additionally you will have more units in the end to use overall.
Generals:
Danskir Hirdmenn - Companion Swordband
Danskir Huskarlar - Late bodyguard with Dane axes
Spears:
Leidang Spearband - Levy spears
Danelagh Spearband - Warrior spears
Northumbrian Thegns - Vassal nobles (Northymbre only)
Swords:
Rekkar Swordband - Young nobles
Anglian Thegns - Vassal nobles (East Engle only)
Hirdmenn Swordband - Nobles
Sverddani - Hero and retinue
Axes:
Danskir Holumenn - Longship's crew
Danelagh Axeband - Warriors
Danskir Vikingar - Danish vikings
Danskir Storroxar - Dane Axes
Berserkir - Berserkers
Archers:
Veidrmenn - Hunters
Bogmenn - Bowmen
Skirmishers:
Danelagh Skirmishers
Cavalry:
Danskir Spejari - Mounted scouts
Danskir Hrossmenn - Mounted warriors
Artillery:
Catapult
Some units will also have special abilities attached to them to make them actually useful to have in an army, for example scouts will give a boost to line of sight and campaign movement. Hunters will provide a boost to supplies so they will be useful to have in an army especially in enemy territory. So as you can see units will play more of an important role and you will have more versatility with a balanced build.
A few images of the new units:
Sverddani - Sword Dane hero and his retinue
Leidang Spearband - Levy spears
Northumbrian Thegns
Another thing we have added is more colors to the units to make them look a little more authentic:
Image One
Image Two
Northymbre battle line:
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