Varangian Guards

The  unit is special to the Byzantines. Unlocked by the Heavy Infantry technology in the Medieval Era.
 * Description
 * Recruited from abroad to ensure their political allegiance, the varangians are famed for both bravery and loyalty.

Class and Specialty

 * Close-combat unit.
 * Close-combat unit.


 * Honor Code
 * Prevents its army from retreating.

Upgrades from
Upgrade cost and needs  access on empire.
 * Swordsmen (generic)
 * Gaesati (Celts)
 * Praetorian Guards (Romans)