Cannoneer

A cannoneer is a type of siege engineer.
He mans a cannon which can be fixed in place or on wheels. The bore size differs depending on the region.
As cannons are a relatively new technology they are a rare sight and only used by armies owned by wealthy people.

Composition

Manpower

A cannoneer team usually consists of 3-5 people.

Equipment

Medium to light armour, decent melee weapons, various pouches and water skins.
The cannon, the rammer (The rammer is a long staff with a piece of fleece sheep or lambskin wound about its end, to serve for scouring the cannon when discharged, before it is to be charged with fresh powder.), usually a horse, kegs with powder and the cannon balls.

Logistics

Upkeep

Payment varies but rangers from 1 to 3 gold a day. Food is usually supplied by the lord they are fighting for.

Type

Artillery

Founding

975

Overall training Level

Professional