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[[File: Mounted Yeomen.jpg|right|thumbnail|A trio of Mounted Yeomen.{{Fn|1}}]]
'''Mounted Yeomen''' are among the most privileged elite peasant warriors of all [[BretonnianBretonnia]] serfs, holding small posts like militia acting as both leadersof [[Men-at-Arms]] companies and also as a branch of mounted light cavalry. Many knights are dismissive of their achievements, arguing that the term "elite peasant warrior" is nothing more than a oxymoron. As suchHowever, they whilst it is true that the nobility are rich and trusted enough to be allowed to have horses. They arm themselves with bows and spearsfar better equipped, rich enough to be trained in using them effectively. (though they still can't match the abilities of Yeomen are almost as skilled as a [[DruchiiKnight Errant]] , and they take justified pride in their martial abilities. Indeed, the overwhelming majority of Yeomen are dedicated professionals because it is their dedication that has distinguished themselves from the mass of Men-at-Arms around them. Unlike [[Dark RiderFoot Squire]]s.) Lacking the armour of nobles to engage enemy regiments head-onwho act as elite infantry and retainers, they scout ahead instead, picking off the enemy with arrows at a distance Yeomen receive mounts and than charge the weakened or vulnerable enemy (war machines are some used for scouting missions that are unsuited to knights. These missions are full of the most favourite targets)risk and very little glory.{{Fn|1}}
Having accumulated some wealth on privileged positions, they are far less inclined to run away, though the presence of their masters still helps. However, the nobles still don't care enough about their fate to be concerned if they do flee.{{Fn|1}} == Sources. ==
*{{Endn|1}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/catalog/productDetail.jsp?catId=cat440038a&prodId=prod780932 GW Website Mounted Yeomen]
*{{Endn|1}}: [[Warhammer Armies: Bretonnia (6th Edition)]]
[[Category: Bretonnia]]