Early Imperial German Armies
General History
This army list allows you to create an Imperial German army
from the period of approximately 1100 to 1300. During this period
the fortunes of the Imperial German crown both waxed and waned.
The near constant involvement of the Emperors in Italy, and the
difficulties with the Pope reguarding Investiture weakened
Imperial power considerably, to the point where the many German
princes and nobles were able to gain greater concessions and
autonomy from the central government. The period also saw some of
Germany's greatest Emperors, such as Frederick Barbarossa and
Frederick II.
Army Composition
Characters
Cavalry
Ritter & Ministerailes (30pts)
German knighthood began somewhat later than in France, but
quickly flourished in the 12th and especially 13th centuries. As
in other medieval European states, the knights formed the
backbone of the Imperial army, and indeed it was through the use
of heavy cavalry that the German Emperor broke the power of the
Magyars (Hungarians) at Letchfeld in 955. Although they probably
were not as good cavalry as the French, they were much better on
foot. Ministerailes were a peculiar class of mounted warrior
found mostly in Germany, in which the individual was of unfree
status.
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld. | |
| Ritter Warhorse |
4 8 |
4 3 |
4 - |
3 3 |
3 - |
1 - |
4 3 |
1 1 |
8 5 |
Equipment: armed with a hand weapon, thrusting spear, shield, light armor and rides a warhorse. May be equiped with a lance (+3) and heavy armor (+3). Warhorse may be barded (+3).
Special Rules: Combined Formation. May count rank bonus of +1 even though cavalry.
Mounted Sergeants (20pts)
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld. | |
| Sergeants Horse |
4 8 |
3 - |
3 - |
3 - |
3 - |
1 - |
3 - |
1 - |
7 - |
Equipment: Hand weapon, thrusting spear, shield, and light
armor. May be equiped with a lance (+3) and heavy armor (+3).
Special Rules: Combined Formation.
Mounted Crossbowmen (18pts)
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld. | |
| Crossbow Horse |
4 8 |
3 - |
3 - |
3 - |
3 - |
1 - |
3 - |
1 - |
7 - |
Equipment: Hand weapon, crossbow, and light armor.
Special Rules: Mounted Infantry.
Light Cavalry (17pts)
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | |
| Light Cavalry | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
Equipment: armed with a bow and hand weapon. May have light armor (+2) and shield (+1).
Special Rules: Light Cavalry.
Infantry
Foot Knights (15pts)
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld. | |
| Knight | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Equipment: Hand weapon, shield, and light armor. May have heavy armor (+3), thrusting spear (+2) or double handed weapon (+3).
Special Rules: Stubborn.
Foot Sergeants (9pts)
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld. | |
| Sergeants | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Equipment: Hand weapon, shield, thrusting spear, light armor.
Crossbowmen (8pts)
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | |
| Crossbow | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Equipment: Hand weapon and crossbow. May have light armor (+2).
Special Rules: Light Infantry.
Urban Militia (6pts)
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld. | |
| Militia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Equipment: Hand weapon, shield, and thrusting spear. May have light armor (+2).
Militia Crossbowmen (7pts)
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld. | |
| Militia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Equipment: Hand weapon and crossbow. May have light armor (+2).
Special Rules: Light Infantry.
Archers
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld. | |
| Archers | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Equipment: Hand weapon and composite bow.
Special Rules: Light Infantry.
Special Units
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