The Reconquista

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Spanish Troops


Castilian Arquebusier
Size:0 Soak: 6 @ Thickness: Quilted ArmorFile:Castilian Arquebusier.jpg
Speech: 2Awareness: 4Athletics: 3Work Skill: Volley Fire
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Though slow-firing, the arquebus was a terror weapon of its time. These troops, often drawn from the burghers or trained by foreign mercenaries, learn volley-fire tactics to compensate for the reload time.
Arquebus Shot: Loud, smoky, and capable of shattering morale and mail alike.
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Arquebus Shot +9 +3 25
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
10 mm
57.51012.5 mm of Armour
40m 1d4+1/Act


Knight of Santiago
Size:+1 Soak: 11 @ Thickness: Plate & SurcoatFile:Knight Santiago.jpg
Speech: 3Awareness: 4Athletics: 4Work Skill: Holy Cavalry Charge
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Knights of the Orders are powerful symbols of Christian reconquest—well-trained, religiously motivated, and devastating in close combat. Their warhorses and lances often turn the tide of battle.
Lance Charge: Devastating opening blow.
Knightly Sword: Follow-up weapon in melee engagements.
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Lance Charge +12 +4 24
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
8 mm
46810 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Knightly Sword +11 +3 20
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
6 mm
34.567.5 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act


Aragonese Almogávar
Size:0 Soak: 7 @ Thickness: Layered ClothFile:Almogavar.jpg
Speech: 2Awareness: 5Athletics: 5Work Skill: Ambush Strike
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Scouts, raiders, and forest hunters, Almogávares are famous for their courage, unpredictability, and savage cries before battle. They wear little armor, move swiftly, and aim to break morale before the main fight begins.
Javelin Throw: Their signature pre-battle strike.
Short Sword Slash: Fierce close combat in difficult terrain.
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Javelin Throw +11 +3 18
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
5 mm
2.53.7556.25 mm of Armour
15m 1/Act
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Short Sword Slash +10 +2 16
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
4 mm
2345 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act


Castilian Man-at-Arms
Size:0 Soak: 9 @ Thickness: Chainmail with SurcoatFile:Castilian Infantry.jpg
Speech: 2Awareness: 4Athletics: 4Work Skill: Formed Pike Line
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Drawn from towns and noble estates, these disciplined troops are well-armored and trained to hold the line. Loyal to the crown and hardened by years of siege and maneuver warfare.
Pike Thrust: Primary close-order weapon.
Arming Sword: Backup blade for melee.
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Pike Thrust +10 +3 20
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
6 mm
34.567.5 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Arming Sword +9 +2 18
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
5 mm
2.53.7556.25 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act


Grenadine Archer-Skirmisher
Size:0 Soak: 6 @ Thickness: Quilted ArmorFile:Grenadine Archer.jpg
Speech: 2Awareness: 5Athletics: 4Work Skill: Urban Ambush
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Trained to fight in alleys, rooftops, and hillsides, these men are accurate, mobile, and ideal for hit-and-run engagements. Granada's walls and narrow streets are their element.
Arrow Shot: Quick and accurate bow attack.
Knife Thrust: Desperate close-range defense.
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Arrow Shot +10 +3 16
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
4 mm
2345 mm of Armour
40m 1/Act
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Knife Thrust +8 +2 14
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
3 mm
1.52.2533.75 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act



Moorish Troops

Amir Suleiman ibn Khaldun of Alhambra

Str+1Sta+2
Dex+1Qui+2
Int+3Per+3
Com+3Will+4
Size0
Virtue/Flaw Level
Warrior +3
Educated (Andalusian Tradition) +2
Cunning Strategist +2
Inspiring Presence +2
Enemy (Castilian Reconquista) -3
Oathbound (Defense of Granada) -2

Personality traits Level
Proud+3
Clever+3
Devout+2
Honorable+2
Resolute+4
SkillLevelCost
Awareness45
Intrigue (Courtly)35
Languages (Arabic, Castilian, Berber, Latin)45
Leadership (Morale)55
Melee (Curved Blade)45
Ride (Desert)35
Speech45
Stealth (Terrain Use)35
Tactics (Urban Defense)55
Theology (Islamic Jurisprudence)35


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Notes: Suleiman is a seasoned Andalusian commander steeped in classical Islamic learning and battlefield cunning. He commands respect through courage and insight, not brutality. He believes in the survival of culture through war—and his personal code forbids dishonor even in defeat.


Grenadine Archer-Skirmisher
Size:0 Soak: 6 @ Thickness: Quilted ArmorFile:Grenadine Archer.jpg
Speech: 2Awareness: 5Athletics: 4Work Skill: Urban Ambush
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Trained to fight in alleys, rooftops, and hillsides, these men are accurate, mobile, and ideal for hit-and-run engagements. Granada's walls and narrow streets are their element.
Arrow Shot: Quick and accurate bow attack.
Knife Thrust: Desperate close-range defense.
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Arrow Shot +10 +3 16
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
4 mm
2345 mm of Armour
40m 1/Act
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Knife Thrust +8 +2 14
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
3 mm
1.52.2533.75 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act


Berber Light Cavalry
Size:+1 Soak: 8 @ Thickness: Leather & ShieldFile:Berber Cavalry.jpg
Speech: 2Awareness: 4Athletics: 5Work Skill: Ride-By Attacks
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Hailing from desert tribes or highlands, these mounted warriors strike fast, avoid attrition, and circle enemy positions like wolves. Trained for endurance, mobility, and ambush.
Lance Drive: Devastating ride-by strike.
Bow Shot: Standard ranged attack while circling enemy formations.
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Lance Drive +11 +4 22
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
6 mm
34.567.5 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Bow Shot (Mounted) +9 +2 16
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
4 mm
2345 mm of Armour
30m 1/Act


Andalusian Guard Infantry
Size:0 Soak: 9 @ Thickness: ChainmailFile:Andalusian Guard.jpg
Speech: 2Awareness: 4Athletics: 4Work Skill: Shield Wall
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Veteran warriors raised in Granada's urban centers and trained in classic Islamic martial style. The Andalusian Guards are the backbone of city defense, skilled in formation fighting and highly disciplined.
Spear Trust: Primary attack in phalanx.
Scimitar Backup: Close-in curved blade cut if line is broken.
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Spear Trust +10 +3 20
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
6 mm
34.567.5 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act
NameA+I+DamagePenetrationRangeCycle
Scimitar Backup +9 +2 18
No SoakHalf SoakNormalNo DamPenetration
5 mm
2.53.7556.25 mm of Armour
Melee 1/Act