Hessian Grenadiers are grenadiers in Empire: Total War. They are available only in the Elite Units of America DLC and are exclusive to Great Britain.
Description[]
Grenadiers see themselves as elite, and usually occupy the place of honour at the right of the line. They have every reason to be proud: only large, brave men become grenadiers. This size and strength makes them impressive and gives them an edge in melee combat. They are vulnerable when attacked by heavy cavalry and skirmish troops. This aside, grenadiers are dedicated soldiers who will follow orders to the letter.
Historically, Hessian Soldiers were renowned for their skills and discipline. This is due, in part, to the harsh penalties imposed for any indiscipline. Corporal punishment was a regular occurance, minor offenses were often being punished with clubs and cudgels! Another popular punishment was the gauntlet: a ritualistic beating that involved a soldiers comrades gathering in two lines to beat the accused as he ran or walks past them. For more serious offences Hessian soldiers would be swiftly hanged. This treatment did not make them tolerant of and rebellious behavior in others, including civilians.
General Information[]
Hessian Grenadiers can be recruited in North America at sufficiently upgraded military buildings. Only one regiment may be recruited.
Hessian Grenadiers have identical shooting statistics to regular Grenadiers, but have inferior melee statistics. Their only advantage over grenadiers are their lower requirements for recruiting.