Swadian Recruits are the first-tier troops of Kingdom of Swadia. These units are little more than able-bodied young men hailing from the numerous farming communities dotting the Swadian plains.
Tactics[]
Swadian Recruits, more often than not, represent the weak link in your battle line. These lads know precious little of the ways of war, and their weapons and gear are usually no better than refitted tools of agriculture such as pitch forks or leather aprons.
They draw a tiny salary compared to more able troops, but their mouths are just as hungry, and a commander should be wary of taking too many Recruits on a serious campaign. Also, a large number of these units will severely slow down a party because of their very low Athletics skill.
If the player or their companions have high Trainer skill, it may be a good strategy to have many Recruits garrisoned in towns and castles. It works for every faction and obviously depends on what high-tier troops you want to have later. High numbers in a garrison will make sieges less frequent since the AI will focus on a weakly defended position with little regard for quality, and the Recruits' low upkeep cost is advantageous. Should combat effectiveness be required, in the event of a siege for example, having them in the party will make them decent troops in a few days. Of course, they should be at the very bottom of the battle order if you don't want them to get exterminated during a serious fight.
Stats and equipment[]
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