Starting an Empire Army

[Lene Renka]

my brother and i were possibly thinking of starting an empire army...but i was wondering what the best tactics when using them are and what people could possibly suggest! cause i dont really want to go out buy stuff and then not like them!!

any help and comments much appreciated!!


xxxxx

[Arguleon Veq]

I love Empire armies, definatley one of the best and most balanced around.

As they are argueably the most 'shooty' army out there (a nice contrast for you vamps), i'd opt for a defensive army. Still dont go too missile heavy as big blocksof infantry with detatchemnets are the things that will win you the battles when the enemy reaches you.

Then perhaps a counter hitting unit or two.

I'd say a unit of spearmen with two small free company detatchments.

Myabe a unit of swords with halberd detatchments(or visa versa).

A unit of handgunners.

Unit of pistoliers.

A Cannon/Mortar or two.

Then a Captain and Warrior Priest.

Should be able to get a quite balanced force out of that and should take you to 1000pts ish.

[elflord9d]

id go with the mortar. there more fun.
and swordsman. halberders are cool, but nothing beats swordplay.

[Lene Renka]

ok thanx

its should make an interesting contrast between being mostly a shambling hoard!

this means that if i really wanted to i could just stand still and shoost them? (obviously if i was in a lazy mood)

xxx

[Arguleon Veq]

Yep. then you use your combat infantry to counter any threats.

You will always need a good solid units of comba troops in Fantasy as the damage that missile units cause is not all that great. but it can swing a game if your defensive units are used correctly.