Islamic Swordsmen are a type of melee infantry in Empire: Total War.
Description[]
A sword is an honourable weapon for any warrior. The man who carries one must demonstrate this courage if he is to cut down his foe.
Although a sword, no matter what its design, may appear outdated next to a musket, it has one great advantage: it never needs loading. A truly skilled swordsman will never want for employment, and he is an intimidating sight to many regular musket-armed soldiers.
Units of swordsmen are also easier to handle tactically on a battlefield. A general does not have to make fine judgements about when to hold or give fire: he need only send his men forward to do their killing work at the right time. Once committed, they will keep fighting until death or victory comes.
General Information[]
Islamic Swordsmen are available to Islamic factions East of and including Persia. For these factions, they are some of the best melee infantry available, holding up well in a brawl. However, their complete lack of ranged capabilities make them vulnerable before they manage to close the gap. They are recruitable in the provinces of Hyderabad and Gujarat.
Trivia[]
- They are wearing a taqiyah cap.