Empire Spearman
Empire Spearmen are one of the most common basic line-infantry fielded by the Empire, especially in the northern states. [3a]
Equipped with a cheaply manufactured spear, a formation of spearmen makes an excellent defensive unit. Those who charge a well-formed unit of spears are faced with an impassable wall of sharp steel points, providing an "Anvil" for the Imperial Army whilst the "Hammer" strikes the killing blow. With their long reach, each rank of Spearmen are able to strike at their enemy, even when they themselves are not within the front ranks
Spearmen are more common in the northern provinces due to the cheapness of the spear's manufacture and the lack of large-scale industry to field and maintain comparatively more expensive troops like Halberdiers and Handgunners. [3a] In the southern provinces, the longer and heavier pikes are preferred for being ideal in defensive and offensive situations, due to the influence of distant Tilea and their preference for pikes. Nevertheless, Spearmen regiments are still a common sight amongst the battlefields of the Empire, especially campaigns situated within the north.
Weapons and Equipment
- 3rd Edition: Hand Weapon, Light Armour, Shield. Captain. May have Musician, Standard Bearer. [3a]
- 4th Edition: Hand Weapon, Shield, Spear. May have Light Armour. [1a]
- 6th Edition: Hand Weapon, Light Armour, Spear. May have Shield. May have Musician, Sergeant, Standard Bearer. [2a]
- W:TOW: State Trooper: Hand Weapon, Light Armour. May have Shield, Thrusting Spear. May have Sergeant, Musician, Standard Bearer. Veteran Sergeants may have Magic Items.[7]
Gallery
Spearman of Ostland
Spearman of Ostermark
Spearmen of Stirland
Spearmen of Talabecland
Miniatures
Spearmen of Middenland (6th edition)
Spearmen of Talabheim (7th edition)
Spearman of Altdorf
See Also
Source
- 1: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)
- 1a: Regiments, pg. 62
- 2: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (4th Edition)
- 2a: Armies of the Empire, pg. 28
- 3: White Dwarf 147 (UK)
- 3a: Empire Army List, pg. 31
- 4: Forces of Fantasy (TOW): Empire State Troops, pg. 57
1: Warhammer Armies: The Empire (8th Edition)