Introduction. It is 1174, and the Middle East is the stage for a three-way clash of cultures, religions, and ideas. The crusades are at their height. The Catholic crusaders still hold the Latin kingdoms established at the end of the First Crusade. Believing in the righteousness of their cause, they fight bravely against the overwhelming forces
As the Mongols go around, take pot-shots at their generals. Keep training assassins - yes, it will ruin Sultan's reputation but better tainted than defeated. Spread their armies thin. Mongols win easily because for every army you attack, there are 3-4 other stacks standing right behind to reinforce.
Spear Militia. Heavy infantry. Byzantine Infantry. Dismounted Byzantine Lancers. Dismounted Latinkon. Varangian Guard. Missile infantry. Archer Militia. Byzantine Guard Archers.
Elite warriors clad in steel plate armour, these men pack an effective charge, while being hard to kill. Earl's stables allow for the recruitment of elite cavalry units. King's stables allow for the recruitment of the penultimate cavalry units. Armed with a lance but with less armour these units are mobile and deadly. Benefiting from improvements in arms and armour these elite warriors are still formidable, even when they choose to fight on foot. 33. 48. Dismounted Polish Knights. heavy infantry. Well trained, elite troops, and well equipped with plate armour and sword. Fighting on foot, these knights make capable heavy infantry. . 120 495 393 153 145 331 249 449

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