Sword Band

Recruitment Cost 340
Upkeep Cost 90
Melee Attack 25
Weapon Damage 40
Bonus vs Infantry 2
Charge Bonus 25
Melee Defence 52
Armour 45
Health 50
Base Morale 40
Strengths & Weaknesses
  • Good attack
  • Average defence
  • Average damage but low armour penetration
  • Normal morale
Description

The longsword was a weapon of high worth and status within the Celtic community. A warrior had to prove himself in battle many times before he was permitted to wield one. The two-handed longsword was first developed during the 8th century BC, but fell from favour before re-emerging around 450BC. It is possible that Celtic ironwork was significantly behind that of the Romans: apparently, the Gallic longswords used at the disastrous Battle of Telamon in 225BC bent very easily and had to be straightened against the ground. On the other hand, since Celtic ironworking was several centuries old, some believe that Roman accounts of this practice mistook a ritual to 'decommission' defeated, dishonoured or damaged weapons.

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