Varangian Guards

Varangian Guards
Recruited from abroad to ensure their political allegiance, the varangians are famed for both bravery and loyalty.
Details
Found in:	Humankind
Culture:	Byzantines
Era:	Medieval Era
Technology:	Heavy Infantry
Cost
Production	400
Production	400
Population	2
Population	2
Upkeep	20
Upkeep	20
Unit Stats
Strength	40
Strength	40
Movement	4
Movement	4
Range	1
Range	1
Vision	4
Vision	4
Resource requirements
5
5
Evolution
Replaces	Great Swordsmen
Evolution of	None
Evolves into	Musketeers
Class and Ability
Class	Melee
Specialty	Honor Code

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The Varangian Guards Units are special to the Byzantines. Unlocked by the Heavy Infantry technology in the Medieval Era.

Class and Specialty

Melee

Close-combat Unit.

Honor Code

Prevents its Army from retreating.

Upgrades from

Upgrade cost 400 and needs 2Iron access on Empire.

• Swordsmen (generic)
• Gaesati (Celts)
• Praetorian Guards (Romans)

Upgrades into

Culture	Unit	Era	Technology	Cost
All	Musketeers	Early Modern Era	Flintlock	970