Difference between revisions of "Freeguild Outrider"
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| − | + | [[File:Freeguild Outrider M01.jpeg|thumb|Five Freeguild Outrider miniatures.]] | |
| − | + | The '''Freeguild Outriders''' are light cavalry soldiers of the [[Free Peoples]], the [[Freeguild]] and the [[Cities of Sigmar]]. They are master equestrians mounted on [[Steeds]], and expert gunmen equipped with a variety of blackpowder weapons.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|5}} | |
| − | + | Consisting of more older and seasoned veterans compared to [[Freeguild Pistolier]]s that harry and harass the enemy flanks during battles and also act as scouts. They blast away their foes with pinpoint precision and then escape to avoid retribution. They patrol the outer districts of the cities, and when they find a threat they use their steeds and firearms to escape to summon aid.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|5}} | |
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| − | + | They are led by Sharpshooters and supported by Trumpeters.{{Fn|5}} | |
==Wargear== | ==Wargear== | ||
| − | They are armed with a Repeater Handguns and Cavalry Sabres whilst the Sharpshooter who leads them can wield a variety of weapons including a brace of pistols or a Grenade-launching Blunderbuss. {{Fn|1b}} | + | They are armed with a Repeater Handguns and Freeguild Cavalry Sabres whilst the Sharpshooter who leads them can wield a variety of weapons including a brace of pistols or a Grenade-launching Blunderbuss.{{Fn|1b}}{{Fn|5}} |
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| − | + | * [[Nimyard's Rough-Riders]]. {{Fn|2}} | |
| − | + | * [[Nordathi Red and Blacks]]. {{Fn|3}} | |
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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* {{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Age of Sigmar: General's Handbook 2019]] - Mercenary Companies, pg. 47 | * {{Endn|2}}: [[Warhammer Age of Sigmar: General's Handbook 2019]] - Mercenary Companies, pg. 47 | ||
* {{Endn|3}}: [[Hallowed Knights: Black Pyramid (novel)]], Chapter Two, pg. 39-63 | * {{Endn|3}}: [[Hallowed Knights: Black Pyramid (novel)]], Chapter Two, pg. 39-63 | ||
| + | * {{Endn|4}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20191204083533/https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Empire-Outriders Freeguild Outrider product description] | ||
| + | * {{Endn|5}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20200628141802/https://www.games-workshop.com/resources/PDF/AoS_Warscrolls//aos_freeguildoutriders_eng.pdf Freeguild Outrider warscroll] | ||
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[[Category:Grand Alliance of Order]] | [[Category:Grand Alliance of Order]] | ||
[[Category:Freeguild units]] | [[Category:Freeguild units]] | ||
Revision as of 14:25, 28 June 2020
The Freeguild Outriders are light cavalry soldiers of the Free Peoples, the Freeguild and the Cities of Sigmar. They are master equestrians mounted on Steeds, and expert gunmen equipped with a variety of blackpowder weapons.[1a][5]
Consisting of more older and seasoned veterans compared to Freeguild Pistoliers that harry and harass the enemy flanks during battles and also act as scouts. They blast away their foes with pinpoint precision and then escape to avoid retribution. They patrol the outer districts of the cities, and when they find a threat they use their steeds and firearms to escape to summon aid.[1a][4][5]
They are led by Sharpshooters and supported by Trumpeters.[5]
Wargear
They are armed with a Repeater Handguns and Freeguild Cavalry Sabres whilst the Sharpshooter who leads them can wield a variety of weapons including a brace of pistols or a Grenade-launching Blunderbuss.[1b][5]
Notable
Sources
- 1: Battletome: Cities of Sigmar (2019)
- 2: Warhammer Age of Sigmar: General's Handbook 2019 - Mercenary Companies, pg. 47
- 3: Hallowed Knights: Black Pyramid (novel), Chapter Two, pg. 39-63
- 4: Freeguild Outrider product description
- 5: Freeguild Outrider warscroll
