The garde is the reserve of an army. They are traditionally selected from the strongest, largest, and tallest men in the army, and are in imposing sight to behold in any numbers. A tall hat is customarily worn in order to accentuate the image of extreme size. The garde is withheld at the rear of an army, to stop desertions, and will only be thrown in to the fight in the most grave of situations. Napoleon's Imperial Guard, or Frederick I of Prussia's Potsdam Giants are both famous examples of this type of unit. Napoleons Guard (known to the rest of the French Army as 'the Immortals') was famous for its final stand at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, when it was offered to surrender. It's commander, General Cambronne, replied: 'La Garde meurt et ne se rend pas!'. Translated from French: 'The Guard dies, it does not surrender!'.
Heavy Fire Lancer
HP
185
Str
15
Rgd
85
Type
ranged
Wage
100
Heavy Horde Bowman
HP
180
Str
17
Rgd
54
Type
cavalry
Wage
105
Hindu Spearman
HP
100
Str
14
Rgd
0
Type
infantry
Wage
50
Horde Bowman
HP
125
Str
11
Rgd
30
Type
cavalry
Wage
70
Horde Rider
HP
100
Str
10
Rgd
10
Type
cavalry
Wage
50
Huochong
HP
190
Str
0
Rgd
115
Type
ranged
Wage
105
Imperial Guard
HP
350
Str
33
Rgd
33
Type
infantry
Wage
0
Imperial Garde are elite reserve troops at the disposal of the Emperor. They are free of charge, but are given only to the Emperor at the moment he is appointed and are taken away when this title is lost.