Bretonnian Squire

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Mounted Squire

Bretonnian Squires are the trusted servants and companions of the Bretonnian Knight. ^[1a]

Each knight has several trusted squires, some mounted, others on foot who may be his own sons or the best of the men-at-arms and bowmen in his service. Having acted as beaters on many hunts they often become skilled skirmishers and scouts and may also be assigned to man lookout towers on the borders of the domain. ^[1a]

Squires are the peasant elite, armed and armoured to a far greater extent than any other low born Bretonnian, they are chosen from the youngest and fittest of a Lords retinue, and are the most skilled fighters of all the Knights's men. Their main task is to look after the Knight's armour, warhorse and supervise his feudal domains, pursuing brigands and keeping watch for intruders. Squires are also effectively errand boys for their Lord, fulfilling menial or unsavory tasks that their masters would prefer to delegate. Yet in battle they fight with every ounce of skill and ferocity that their training has given them, using their two-handed blades to cleave through all foes in the name of The Lady, Bretonnia and personal glory.

Positions

They serve their lords as milita sergeants and head gaolers. ^[4b]

Notable

• The greatest known Squires are the Beastslayers of Bastonne.

Weapons and Equipment

Most fight using the weapons of the hunt - broad-bladed boar spears or stout bows but some also ride to battle on tough horses. ^[1b]

• 3rd Edition: Chasseur de la Mort: Hand Weapon, Horse, Light Armour, Spear. May have Crossbow, Shield. May have Musician, Standard Bearer. ^[3a]
• 5th Edition: Mounted Squire: Horse, Sword, May have Bow, Light Armour, Shield, Spear. ^[1c]
• 5th Edition: Squire: Sword, Longbow or Spear. ^[1c]
• 6th Edition: Mounted Yeoman: Bow, Hand Weapon, Horse, Spear. May have Light Armour, Shield. May have Musician, Standard Bearer and Warden. ^[2a]
• W:TOW: Squires: Hand Weapon, Longbow. May have Esquire, Musician, Standard Bearer. ^[4a]
• W:TOW: Mounted Yeoman: Cavlary Spear, Hand Weapon, Shortbow, Warhorse. May have Musician, Standard Bearer, Warden. ^[4b]

Gallery

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  Chasseur de la Mort

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Miniatures

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  5th Edition Foot Squire Champion

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  5th Edition Foot Squire horn blower

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  5th Edition Foot Squire

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  Mounted Yeomen

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  Mounted Squires for Warmaster

Sources

• 1: Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (5th Edition)
  • 1a: Bretonnian Chivalry, pg. 36
  • 1b: Squires, pg. 46
  • 1c: Bretonnian Army List, pg. 64
• 2: Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (6th Edition)
  • 2a: Marshalling the Host, pg. 71
• 3: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition)
  • 3a: Army List: Bretonnia, pg. 64
• 4: Forces of Fantasy (TOW)
  • 4a: Squires, pg. 91
  • 4b: Mounted Yeoman, pg. 99