The Stonebridge Cannoneers
The troops that make up the ranks of this unit are the holding defensive line that keeps the horrors of the Blight and any would be invaders outside of the walls and regretting any attempts to breach them.
Composition
Manpower
The Stonebridge Cannoneers number between 5000 and 6000 at any given time.
Equipment
- Hide Armor
- Snow Goggles
- Hand Held Scope
- Heavy Cloak
- Heavy Gloves
- Linstock
- Rammer
- Ladle
- Worm
- Sponge
- Vent Pick
- Powder Horn
Weaponry
- Musket
- Pistol
- Frog Crotch Spear
- Dagger
- Saber
Tactics
Wall defense is a serious concern for the people that live within the walls of Stonebridge. The mounted cannons that ring the upper perimeter are in use fairly constantly as the creatures that drag up from the dark waters of the Ephemeral Sea and the surrounding foothills seem to have no end. The cannons seem to be a terribly effective manner of keeping these dangers at bay.
Using their hand held scope as a range finder and detection tool, the Hiversteadian Cannoneers are remarkably accurate with their shots. Should a breach occur at the top of the wall, they are each equipped with a frog crotch spear for gripping and pushing away ladders, severing ropes, and damaging attackers that are able to otherwise climb the sheer surface. Anything that makes it over the ramparts will be met with small arms fire and, failing that, very capable swordsmen.
Training
Standard peacetime training consists of a four hour drill period per day. This consists of physical training, target shooting, and mental acuity drills.
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