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The '''Freeguild Pistoliers''' are cavalry soldiers of the [[Free Peoples]], the [[Freeguild]] and the [[Cities of Sigmar]]. {{Fn|1a}}
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[[File:Freeguild Pistolier M01.jpeg|thumb|Five Freeguild Pistoliers miniatures.]]
  
As light cavalry armed with potent blackpowder weapons, they harry and harass the enemy flanks during battles. {{Fn|1a}}  
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The '''Freeguild Pistoliers''' are cavalry soldiers of the [[Free Peoples]], the [[Freeguild]] and the [[Cities of Sigmar]]. They are master horsemen, mounted on [[Steeds]] and skilled in marksmanship and swordplay.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|5}}
  
==Notable==
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They are young brash warriors that ride their mounts recklessly and patrol the outer districts of the cities, and when they find a threat they use their steeds and firearms to escape to summon aid. As light cavalry armed with potent blackpowder weapons, they harry and harass the enemy flanks during battles, charging towards them as they shoot their guns, then finish them with their sabres.{{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|4}}{{Fn|5}}
* [[Nimyard's Rough-Riders]]. {{Fn|2}}
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* [[Nordathi Red and Blacks]]. {{Fn|3}}
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They are led by Outriders and supported by Trumpeters.{{Fn|5}}
  
 
==Wargear==
 
==Wargear==
They are armed with a brace of Pistols and Cavalry Sabres whilst the Outrider who leads them may wield a Repeater Handgun. {{Fn|1b}}
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They are armed with a brace of Pistols and Cavalry Sabres whilst the Outrider who leads them may wield a Repeater Handgun. The butt of their pistols and the hooves of their mounts can also be used for Pistoliers to defend themselves..{{Fn|1b}}
  
==Miniatures==
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==Regiments==
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* [[Nimyard's Rough-Riders]]. {{Fn|2}} 
Pistolier M01.jpeg|Pistoliers.
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* [[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
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* {{Endn|4}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20200628135111/https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Empire-Pistoliers Freeguild Pistolier product description]
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* {{Endn|5}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20200628135732/https://www.games-workshop.com/resources/PDF/AoS_Warscrolls/aos_freeguildpistoliers_eng.pdf Freeguild Pistolier warscroll]
  
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{{Freeguild}}
 
[[Category:Grand Alliance of Order]]
 
[[Category:Grand Alliance of Order]]
 
[[Category:Freeguild units]]
 
[[Category:Freeguild units]]

Revision as of 14:15, 28 June 2020

Five Freeguild Pistoliers miniatures.

The Freeguild Pistoliers are cavalry soldiers of the Free Peoples, the Freeguild and the Cities of Sigmar. They are master horsemen, mounted on Steeds and skilled in marksmanship and swordplay.[1a][5]

They are young brash warriors that ride their mounts recklessly and patrol the outer districts of the cities, and when they find a threat they use their steeds and firearms to escape to summon aid. As light cavalry armed with potent blackpowder weapons, they harry and harass the enemy flanks during battles, charging towards them as they shoot their guns, then finish them with their sabres.[1a][4][5]

They are led by Outriders and supported by Trumpeters.[5]

Wargear

They are armed with a brace of Pistols and Cavalry Sabres whilst the Outrider who leads them may wield a Repeater Handgun. The butt of their pistols and the hooves of their mounts can also be used for Pistoliers to defend themselves..[1b]

Regiments

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Freeguild
Units Post-Reformation Freeguild CavalierFreeguild Command Corps (Arch-KnightCorpus SomniGreat HeraldMascot GargoylianSoul ShepherdWar SurgeonWhisperblade) • Freeguild FusilierFreeguild Marshal (Freeguild Cavalier-Marshal) • Freeguild SteelhelmFusil-MajorIronweld Great CannonRelic EnvoyOgor WarhulkWildercorps HunterGriffon
Pre-Reformation DemigryphDemigryph KnightFreeguild ArcherFreeguild CrossbowmanFreeguild GeneralFreeguild GreatswordFreeguild GuardFreeguild HandgunnerFreeguild OutriderFreeguild PistolierGriffonSteedWarhorse
Characters DochevalIscilla Thorian, Dame of LeavesTahlia Vedra, Lioness of the Parch
Extant Freeguilds Major Freeguilds BoldheartsCharrwind RangersBlackshore GuardGlymmsmenGold GryphonsGolden LionsGreycapsHeldenhainLeaden BullsScions of the CometSun SeekersVandusian GuardVeldtguard
Smaller Freeguilds, Regiments, & Companies Accari HoundsAzure CometsBlack Eyrie Free Republican GuardBlacktalonsBright WardensBronze ClawsColdguardCrimson ShieldsDurar HalberdsEagles of GlimmerheimFaithful BladesFirewolvesFirst Age CelestiansGallowsmenGreenhelmsGreywater SappersGriffon SpearsHearthguardHoldashi IrregularsIce BaronsIron Bulls of TarsusIronsidesJerech Blue SkiesLady's JusticeLeatherbacksLions of EdassaLionesses of EdassaLiving City RangersLost SoulsMacarazzo's Long-gunsMist BatsMyrmiditesNordrathi Red and BlacksPenitent LegionPhoenix CompanyPosthumous ReclamationRed MachetesRevenant SpearsRicoh's Light CavalryRumrunnersSilver CompanySeven Words FreeguildSons of the BarrowsSons of the Black BearSons of BretonSteel SanctorsStormblessedSunlancersTurnkeys
Background Great Hogshead
Hierarchy Grand MarshalMarshalSub-Marshal (Command Corps) • Colonel (Wildercorps Warden) • Major (Bombardier-MajorFusil-Major) • Captain (Ranger-Captain) • Arch-KnightLieutenantSergeantCorporalLance-Corporal
ArmouryArtworkMiniatures