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PsychThesis
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
Ireland7 Posts
October 04 2012 18:28 GMT
#21
On October 04 2012 07:29 AnachronisticAnarchy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2012 05:39 Iranon wrote:
On October 04 2012 05:12 AnachronisticAnarchy wrote:
There was this group of horse-archers whose name I don't remember. Either way, their archery was legendary. Even the current best archer in the world cannot even match their rank and file in terms of sheer accuracy. Real frightening chaps. Also, there were a lot of rumors about witchcraft and such that they did back in the day.
So, to recap, they are unnaturally accurate archers that ride on horses and were believed to have a fondness for black magic.


Probably the Mongols, which are already on the OP's list.


Nah, they were European barbarians, if I recall correctly. There were around in the era when there was an East and West Roman Empire.


You talking about the Huns possibly? Attila and his crew? They were all for the horse archery and ravaging their way across Europe, the usual lark.

Also, no one has mentioned the Zulus yet?
DrGreen
Profile Joined July 2010
Poland708 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-04 19:40:34
October 04 2012 19:31 GMT
#22
This blog has so much of aoe2 in it *nostalgia*

Polish Hussars - unstoppable cavalry between 16th and 18th century. Those guys could destroy any force on open terrain. I don't think that they ever lost a fight. iirc there were a couple of draws because opponents hid in forests for few weeks.

Also Samurais weren't really that bad ass if they were to fight some European folk they would probably lose. They had too many rules when it came to the fight. And katanas are nothing compared to sabers.


edit: also Mamluks (they were pretty good too iirc)
and I agree that cossacks were fucking bad ass (their mentality and lifestyle)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reply_of_the_Zaporozhian_Cossacks
yeah...

@down
best single unit: British Archer - 13 range (or so)
can take down a castle by himself (takes some time tho) :D
metbull
Profile Joined April 2011
United States404 Posts
October 04 2012 19:36 GMT
#23
Mongols if we are talking group fighting units.
To smart, to organized, to deadly

Not sure who to pick if we're talking single fighting unit.
HardlyNever
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States1258 Posts
October 04 2012 21:19 GMT
#24
This is way too generic and vague for my tastes. Most of these aren't specific "warrior" types restricted to a very specific time and place, but sort of "warrior cultures" most of which existed and changed over many centuries.

Take the Roman legionairres (something I know quite a bit about just b/c I study Roman history). A Roman legionairre from the mid-late 1st century BC will look and act very different from the Roman legionairres of say, the late 3rd century. Both are "roman legionairres" but their equipment, organizational style, and even race and language would be different.

I think I know what you mean by roman legionairre; a guy with a spear (pilum) a big square shield (scutum) and some kind of sword (usually a gladius variant, sometimes they might have longer) some sort of greeves and some kind of chest armor (the lorica of a legionairre evolved quite a bit over time). Even then though, there are issues, as that is sort of like saying Zerg or Protoss is a cool unit. A legion is comprised of a bunch of different roles and equipment, so that needs to be better specified.

I know this blog is just for funsies, and I'm not trying to be "that guy" but maybe learning more about these different "warrior cultures" is what you were wanting to know.
Out there, the Kid learned to fend for himself. Learned to build. Learned to break.
HardlyNever
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States1258 Posts
October 04 2012 21:39 GMT
#25
On October 04 2012 07:29 AnachronisticAnarchy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2012 05:39 Iranon wrote:
On October 04 2012 05:12 AnachronisticAnarchy wrote:
There was this group of horse-archers whose name I don't remember. Either way, their archery was legendary. Even the current best archer in the world cannot even match their rank and file in terms of sheer accuracy. Real frightening chaps. Also, there were a lot of rumors about witchcraft and such that they did back in the day.
So, to recap, they are unnaturally accurate archers that ride on horses and were believed to have a fondness for black magic.


Probably the Mongols, which are already on the OP's list.


Nah, they were European barbarians, if I recall correctly. There were around in the era when there was an East and West Roman Empire.


Are you talking about the Cantabri? They would ride on horses in a circle and the closest side would shoot while the further side would "reload" (sort of like a revolver).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantabri
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantabrian_circle
Out there, the Kid learned to fend for himself. Learned to build. Learned to break.
MaestroSC
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States2073 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-04 21:45:43
October 04 2012 21:43 GMT
#26
On October 05 2012 06:19 HardlyNever wrote:
This is way too generic and vague for my tastes. Most of these aren't specific "warrior" types restricted to a very specific time and place, but sort of "warrior cultures" most of which existed and changed over many centuries.

Take the Roman legionairres (something I know quite a bit about just b/c I study Roman history). A Roman legionairre from the mid-late 1st century BC will look and act very different from the Roman legionairres of say, the late 3rd century. Both are "roman legionairres" but their equipment, organizational style, and even race and language would be different.

I think I know what you mean by roman legionairre; a guy with a spear (pilum) a big square shield (scutum) and some kind of sword (usually a gladius variant, sometimes they might have longer) some sort of greeves and some kind of chest armor (the lorica of a legionairre evolved quite a bit over time). Even then though, there are issues, as that is sort of like saying Zerg or Protoss is a cool unit. A legion is comprised of a bunch of different roles and equipment, so that needs to be better specified.

I know this blog is just for funsies, and I'm not trying to be "that guy" but maybe learning more about these different "warrior cultures" is what you were wanting to know.



I feel like if you have such vast knowledge on the subject now would be a perfect time to show off and enlighten the rest of us.

I completely agree and understand your point tho. I understand that armor and weapons evolved as well as different roles being outfitted differently. But as you said, you seem to be pretty much summing up what most people immediately think of when they say legionaire. If nothing else couldnt you just assume he means the most advanced version of the legionaire? When it comes to gear at least?


Also one of my favorites would be the Berserker. Tho honestly i wouldnt pick them against most armies, as cool as they are. The idea of "we wear no armor, because if we are meant to die, we are meant to die" and not using ranged weapons because they believe that killing from afar is for cowards... pretty badass... but not necessarily the most intelligent approach to war lolol.

Completely awsome, but complete insane and illogical also. which is why they are so cool.
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