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Knight at Arms
THE BLACK BAND
Some uncertainty exists concerning the origin of the Black Band. They are often described as “Landsknechts” and as “renegades” who refused to return to the Empire when recalled by the emperor Maximilian I, which suggests they were in fact German. However, they are also described at times as “Hollanders” and as being raised in Guelders, which at this time was ruled by Charles of Egmond, who was generally at odds with the Empire.
What is known is that the Black Band was raised by King Francis I of France in 1515 in order to replace the Swiss mercenary pikemen who traditionally formed the core of the French infantry force but were at that time allied with the enemies of France.
What is known is that the Black Band was raised by King Francis I of France in 1515 in order to replace the Swiss mercenary pikemen who traditionally formed the core of the French infantry force but were at that time allied with the enemies of France.
The Black Guard fights in the traditional fighting style of this time, using a central block of pike-man while having muskets at the flanks. Then when cavalry threatens they the muskets would retreat into a square formed by pikes. In facing infantry, most of the battle will be done with muskets, using the dutch counter march and Swedish slavee. After a few slavees the pike-men will charge and break the enemy, while the musketeers will provide rear guard.
Rekruit (Rkt);
Basic recruit for the Band, usually you will stay with this rank for 1-2 weeks till you learn the ropes.
Soldat (Sdt); Basic soldier, Knows the ropes and fights good
Ancient (Act); Color bearer(when and if they add flags)
Hauptmann (Hpt); Leader guy who leads
Basic recruit for the Band, usually you will stay with this rank for 1-2 weeks till you learn the ropes.
Soldat (Sdt); Basic soldier, Knows the ropes and fights good
Ancient (Act); Color bearer(when and if they add flags)
Hauptmann (Hpt); Leader guy who leads
Anything Black
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