Early Arquebusiers
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Early Arquebusiers

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Early Arquebusiers

The arquebus is the evolution of the handgonne, making it a more reliable type of gunpowder weapon as it is easier and faster to reload, making it ideal for deploying larger gunpowder fire units.

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StatValuevs Age of Discovery Light Infantry
Maximum Strength1,500
Combat Power1
Strength Damage Done−10%
Morale Damage Taken10%
Damage Taken100%
Initiative5
Combat Speed3
Frontage1
Flanking Ability1.1
Secure Flanks5%
Movement Speed2.5
Unit Weight1
Food Storage5
Daily Food Consumption0.33

Same stats as the template.

Built on Age of Discovery Light Infantry

11 units, with what each changes from the template.

Standard units
Early ArquebusiersRegular
Matchlock LevyLevy75%
Special units
Andalusi ArquebusiersRegular+10%+10%+2
Florentine Citizen MilitiaLevy75%−5%
Advanced CheirosiphōnesRegular+20%+10%−0.5
Hermandad InfantryLevy75%−5%+1
Reformed LongbowmenLevy75%−20%+3
Milicia IrmandinhaLevy75%
Naft ThrowersRegular+20%−15%+10%+15%
PaikLevy75%−10%+2−0.3
Paik InfantryRegular−10%+2

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mercenaries_per_location = {
pop_type = peasants
multiply = 0.05
}
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