| Royal Ecossais | |
|---|---|
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| Belongs to | France, Quebec |
| Type | Elite Infantry |
| Weapon(s) | Musket |
| Ammunition | 15 |
| Soldiers in each unit | 120 |
| Melee Attack | 12 |
| Charge bonus | 20 |
| Defense skill | 17 |
| Morale | 11 |
| Range | 70 |
| Accuracy | 50 |
| Reloading | 45 |
| Tech requirement | Nonecan be improved with Square Formation, various bayonet technologies, New Model Bayonet Drill and Cadenced Marching |
| Produced from | Army Board in France |
| Special abilities |
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| Cost | 1160 SP/1200 MP |
| Upkeep | 290 |
| Turns to Train | 1 |
| Unit Cap | 1 |
The Royal Ecossais are a regiment of elite infantry in Empire: Total War.
Description[]
Expatriate infantry are exiles in another nation’s service: men with nothing left to lose but their lives.
Europe is awash with exiles, the dispossessed that have taken up arms thanks to war, religious persecution and politics. Some fight to free their homelands and some because home is gone. A few fight for the romance of it all, and for glory and riches. All serve because it is a better choice than starving. Whatever their motives, expatriates are a useful source of men. If someone can carry a musket, there is a place in the ranks. There is always the suspicion that individuals who have turned their coats once may do so again, even though this is unfair to many. As a result, it is unusual for expatriates to serve under their own officers.
Despite the fact that many in the ranks are intelligent enough to act as skirmishers, expatriate infantry carry smoothbore, muzzle-loading muskets and usually fight as line infantry. It is easier to maintain discipline in such units.
Historically, expatriate infantry varied in quality. The Irish Catholic “Wild Geese” in French service fought well, especially against the English. The French Royalist “Chasseurs Britaniques” in the British army, did not relish battle and often deserted at the first opportunity.
General Information[]
Like other Scottish units such as Scots and The Black Watch, the Royal Écossais possess excellent melee capabilities a cut above regular line infantry. Royal Ecossais are also superb in terms of accuracy and reloading. In addition, their ability to inspire nearby units makes them the perfect force to rally around.