"A shared grievance unites people in a unique and enduring way."
Bagaudae were peasant warriors from the western extremes of the Roman Empire who revolted against their Roman governors during the 3rd century AD. Interestingly, their name means 'fighters' in the Celtic language, but 'brigands' in Latin, reflecting the opposing viewpoints of the Romans and many of their subject peoples. Feeling exploited by Rome for cheap labour and excessive taxation, the bagaudae first rose up in AD284. Although their insurrection was stamped out, various bagaudae groups continued to harass the Romans well into the 5th century, compounding the problem of the barbarian incursions that eventually led to the Western Empire's collapse.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Poor Armour
Poor Morale
Low Health
Base Stats[]
Bagaudae
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
27
Bonus HP:
5
Melee Attack:
7
Melee Defense:
7
Charge Bonus:
7
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Light Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
75
Mass:
90
Walk Speed:
15
Run Speed:
38
Charge Speed:
50
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Club
Melee Weapon
Damage:
10
Armour Penetration Damage:
1
Bonus vs Infantry:
10
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Building damage:
0.066
Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
15
Armour:
15
Missile Block Chance:
25
Cloth
Armour
Armour:
3
Abilities[]
Attributes[]
Resistant to Fatigue
Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.