Streltsi

Streltsi are a type of elite infantry in the Kislev army. They are trained to fight both at range with Handguns and at close quarters with Halberds. The Streltsi have their origins when firearms were first introduced to Kislev by the popular and eccentric Prince Boydinov of Erengrad. After initial superstition, handguns have been gradually accepted as essential weapons of war by the people of Kislev. After his death, Boydinov had a large portion of his wealth set aside for the establishment and upkeep of a handgunner regiment, which are the modern day Streltsi.

The Streltsi are also trained in the use of a small halberd called the berdiche. In combat Streltsi are also able to use their berdiches as rests for their handguns, increasing their accuracy and making for a deadly weapon combination. Their use of the handgun at rang and the berdiche in combat is not too dissimilar from the Bow and Axe weapon combination of the more common Kossars.

Sources

• Mordheim Kislevite Warbands, p 18