The Caledonians are a playable faction in Total War: Attila. They belong to the Celts Culture Pack DLC.
Overview[]
The Caledonians are northern Britannia's first line of defence against Imperial Rome, and bar the way north for any would-be invaders. Although their true heritage has been much debated, they are believed to be an amalgamation of Pictish tribes and those fleeing the Roman advance into Britannia, surviving mostly in a series of hillforts and farms stretching across the highlands of Scotland.
Unfortunately, most historical sources on the Caledonians are of Roman origin, with the usual Roman bias in the reporting; for instance, Tacitus refuses to use terms such as 'king' to describe the Caledonian leader Calgacus, although this may be because he was unsure of their internal hierarchy. They are first mentioned by Tacitus as fighting at the Battle of Mons Graupius, which they lost once the Legions forced them from the hills into an open field battle, as opposed to the guerrilla-style tactics naturally favoured by the rocky terrain. In mentioning the Caledonians, Tacitus also describes them as the stereotypical definition of red haired, long-limbed “northmen” - furious and barbaric to a man.
In the centuries following Mons Graupius, the Caledonians have remained a belligerent thorn in the Empire's side, constantly crossing into Britannia to raid - and often successfully. Despite dogged Imperial efforts, they steadfastly refuse to be cowed, and stand now against a darkening world, poised to take back what is rightfully theirs!
Faction Traits[]
Cultural Traits[]
Swift Spoils[]
"These lands will be liberated, one turf at a time."
- +250% conversion cost of the main chain
- +200% conversion time of the main chain
- All units have guerrilla deployment.
- -15% movement speed reduction in raiding stance
- Raiding income in neutral territory: +200%
- Raiding income in enemy territory: +200%
Faction Traits[]
Dancing Blades[]
"Caledonian strength flows from a pure, singular purpose."
- Agent action cost: -20%
- Success Chance: +25%
- Agent recruitment cost: -30%
Unit Roster[]
| Melee Infantry | Caledonian Axemen • Cateran Brigade • Celtic Axe Band • Celtic Axe Warriors • Celtic Band • Celtic Berserkers • Celtic Nobles • Celtic Warband • Celtic Warlord • Celtic Warriors • Celtic Woodrunners • Fianna • Gazehounds • Horse Whisperers • Scatha's Teachers • Sighthound Spears • Wolfhound Spearmen |
|---|---|
| Spear Infantry | Celtic Levy • Celtic Spearmen • Celtic Spears |
| Missile Infantry | Celtic Archers • Celtic Bows • Celtic Brigands • Celtic Crossbows • Celtic Skirmishers • Elite Highland Archers • Highland Archers • Noble Archers • Royal Archers |
| Melee Cavalry | Mormaer Cavalry |
| Missile Cavalry | Celtic Cavalry Raiders • Mounted Spear Raiders • Round Shield Raiders |
| Siege Artillery | Celtic Onager • Bastion Onager |
| Total War: Attila Factions | |
|---|---|
| Nomadic Factions | Huns • White Huns |
| Roman Factions | Eastern Roman Empire • Western Roman Empire |
| Eastern Factions | Sassanid Empire • Garamantians • Lakhmids • Aksum • Himyar • Tanukhids |
| Barbarian Factions | Visigoths • Vandals • Alans • Saxons • Ostrogoths • Franks • Suebians • Danes • Geats • Jutes • Langobards • Alamans • Burgundians • Ebdanians • Picts • Caledonians • Anteans • Sclavenians • Venedians |
| The Last Roman Factions | Frankish Kingdom • Ostrogothic Kingdom • Roman Expedition • Vandalic Kingdom • Visigothic Kingdom |
| Age Of Charlemagne Factions | Kingdom of Asturias • Kingdom of Charlemagne • Kingdom of the Lombards • Avars • Emirate of Cordoba • Kingdom of Mercia • Kingdom of the Danes • Westphalia |