The Redcoats Units are special to the British. Unlocked by the Line Formation technology in the Industrial Era. They have the Speciality Expedition.[1]
History[]
The ordered squares of British riflemen, noted for their rapid barrage of fire at the Battle of Waterloo, gave the British army a superiority that was rarely overcome during the numerous battles fought throughout the 19th century. The redcoats, named after the distinctive red uniform worn by the Victorian infantry regiments, were active in numerous theaters of operation.
As such they became a symbol of the Crown’s colonial ambitions, conquering India and Burma in the 18th and 19th centuries and involved in the Opium Wars along with the British fleet (1839–1860). Nevertheless, during their invasion of the provinces and colonies of present-day South Africa the famous red coat was abandoned. Following setbacks against the Zulus and the Boers between 1880 and 1902, the armed forces switched to khaki uniforms.
Class and Specialty[]
- Gunner
- Ranged-combat Unit, must have line of sight to attack. Fights at full Combat Strength even when defending against close-combat attacks. With Entrenching Tool, gains "Dug-In" status if they do not move during their Battle round.
- Expedition
- Regenerates Health (+20 Health per ) when outside of your Territory.
Upgrades from[]
Upgrade cost 1,290.
- Musketeers (generic)
- Halberdiers (generic)
- Conquistadores (Spanish)
- Janissaries (Ottomans)
Upgrades into[]
| Culture | Unit | Era | Technology | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | Rifles | Contemporary Era | Amphibious Warefare | 3700 |
Footnotes[]
- ↑ Effect that affect health regeneration, like owning the Temple of Artemis or Zuma Rock, effect Expedition healing.