Supreme Warlord: Bloodlust

Army Lists: Historical Human Armies

by Rudy Scott Nelson



The amount of time needed to compose the number of Army lists that can be found in the DBA and DBM source books is more than I can afford to spend. If these rules prove popular then at a later time I will consider designing more extensive Army Lists. I recommend that players use the armies that they have already built, utilizing the lists and point system from the rules that are popular in their area. Converting the weapons and ratings to these rules should not be a problem. The following are sample lists from popular historical armies that can also be used as the framework for Human countries in a Fantasy world .The lists are generalized.

EARLY EGYPTIAN

Marines include all troops with metal armor. Men have either LM or BW not both. One Spear and Archer unit can be upgraded to MA. Generals are in Chariots.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
ChariotCHLMLA/MAA/E248/10
ArchersDrillBwNAA243
SpearmenDrillLSLA+ShA246
MarinesSupportBw/LMMAA165
Subject ScoutsLgt FootBw/LMNAA241

HITTITE/ASSYRIANS (CHARIOT ARMIES)

These armies contained a majority of Vassal troops that can be of any of the basic troop types. Chariots attached to Generals have a Morale of “E”.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
ChariotCHLMCH-MAA/E249/10
Gde/Vassal EliteDrillHMMAE89
Regular SpearDrillLSLAA166
Regular ArchersDrillBwLAA164
Levy SpermenHordeLMNAP24-1
SkirmishersLgt FootSKNAA161

HOPLITE GREEK (SPEAR PHALANX ARMIES)

If Spartan ½ Hoplites can be Morale “E”, otherwise ¼ Hoplites can be Morale “E” Hoplites can be replaced with Pikemen if a Macedonian style army is used. The slash in the OB indicates Hoplites Max (1st #) and Macedonian Max (2nd#)

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
HopliteDrillLSMA/LA + ShA/E24/247/8/6/7
PeltastsSupportLS/JLA + ShA16/164/3
ThraciansFLEXHMLA + ShA12/184
ScoutsLgt FtJ/Bw/SlNA/NA +ShA12/161
Elite CavMCOIMMAE0/811
CavalryMLOLMLAA4/164
Scout CavLHLMLAA4/124

PERSIAN (CLASSIC Mid-East CAVALRY ARMY)

Immortal/Mede Front Rank and Rear rank stands must be equal in number. Subject stands must outnumber Immortal stands. Generals are mounted in a Chariot or as MCO.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
Gde CavalryMCOLMLAE47
Satrap CavMLOLMLAA245
Scout CavLHLMLAA244
Levy ScoutsLHBwLAP163
Immortal FrontDrillLMMAE127
Immortal RearDrillBW MAE127
Immortal DualDrillBW + LMMAE128
Mede/Persian FrtDrillLMMAA165
Mede/Pers RearDrillBWMAA165
Mede/Persia Dual OptDrillBw + LAMAA166
Subject BowMass/FlexBwLAA183
Subject SkirmishLgt FtSl/ J/BwNAA161
Subject WarriorsFLEXLMLAA243
Mercs/Subject HopliteDrillLMMAA46

CARTHAGE (Classic Merchant City-State)

Generals are mounted as Punic Cav with an “E” Morale. Allied stands must outnumber the number of DRILL stands. Allied Troops can include Numidian, Spanish or Gauls.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
Poeni/Libya SpDrillLSLAA126
Veteran PhalynxDrillLSMAE48
Punic CavalryMCOHMMAA/E89/10
Allied HorseMLOHMLAA127
Allied LHLHBw/JNA+ShA82
Allied SkirmishLgt FootJ/SlNAA241
Allied WarriorsFlexLMLAA243

EARLY REPUBLICAN ROMAN 300 BC- 105 BC

Generals can be as Roman Cav or Hastati that gives the unit a “E” Morale. One four element unit of each Triarii, Princepes and Hastati can be Veterans and ‘E’ Morale.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
TriariiDrillLSMAA/E167/8
PrincepesDrillIMMAA/E169/10
HastatiDrillIMMAA/E169/10
VelitesLgt FtLM/JLAA83
Roman CavalryMCOHMMAE810
Allied HorseMLOHMLAA127
Allied LHLHBw/JLAA123
Allied SkirmisherLgt FtSk/JNAA121
Allied WarriorsFLEXLMLAA123

MARIAN & Early IMPERIAL ROMAN 105 BC - 50AD

Generals can be Equites Ales or legionaries that gives the unit an “E” Morale. 4 legion units can be Veterans and have an ‘E’ morale. Allied stands cannot outnumber legionnaire stands. Allied foot and Velites cannot be used with Auxilla.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
LegionnairesDrillIMMAA/E249/10
Velites AuxillaLgt FootJ/LMLAA123
AuxillaSupportLMMAA165
Archer AuxillaSupportBwMAA125
Equites AlesMCOHMMAE810
Allied HorseMLOHMLAA87
Allied LHLHBw/JNAA122
Allied SkirmishLgt FootSK/JLAA123
Allied WarriorsFlexLMLAA183

GERMAN (Classic barbarian Army)

Axemen are certain tribes used axes rather than spears. Generals can fight with Bodyguard or with foot Nobles.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
WarriorsMassLMLAA483
AxemenMassHMLAA325
NoblesMassLM/HMMAF185/7
ScoutsLgt FtSK/SMNAA241
CavalryMLOLMMAA244
BodyguardMLOLMMAF125

GAULS (Primitive Barbarians)

Generals on Chariot, Noble or Cavalry will be F Morale.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
WarriorsMass/FlexLMNA/LA/MAA4-121/3/4
FanaticsFLEXLMNA + SHF2-42
Nobles/VeteranMass/FlexLMMAE4-65
ScoutsLgt FootBw/SLLAA/P2-63/1
ChariotsChLMLAA/F4-68/9
CavalryMLOLMLA/MAA/E4-65/9

COMMON MEDIEVAL ARMY (Classic novel Fantasy Human)

Lesser Knights must outnumber Household knights. Vassal troops must outnumber Guard foot troops.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
Gde/Merc/Vet PikeDrillLSPLA/E89/10
Gde/Merc/Vet HalberdsDrillHMPLA/E810/11
Vassal HalberdsDrillHMMAA168
Vassal SpearDrillLSMAA167
ArchersSupportCB/LBMAA326
Household KntsMCOIMPLE1213
Lesser KnightsMCOIMPLA2412
Mtd ScoutsLHBW/JLAA84
Foot ScoutsLgt FootSK/JNAA121
Levy/PeasantsMass/HordeLMNAP12-1

HUNS-MONGOLS (Classic Asiatic Horse Army)

This can also includes Avars, Bulgars, Pechenegs and other Horse Horde Armies. If any allies are used, they must outnumber Elite Cavalry stands.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
Elite/Noble CavMCOIMMAE1611
Allied HorseMLOHMLAA248
Light HorseLHBw/JLAA324
Allied SkirmishLgt FootJ/BwNAA/P241/-1
Allied WarriorsFLEXLMLAA243

SAMURAI ERA JAPAN

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
SamuraiDrillHM /+ LBMAA/E248/11
Mtd SamuraiMLOLB + HMMAA2410
Ashigaru BowSupportLBLAA245
Ashigaru BladeSupportHMLAA326
Levy/PeasantsMassLMNAP12-1
Monk WarriorsMass/FlexHM/LB+HMLAA/F245-8

CLASSICAL INDIAN (Basic Exotic Army)

Generals can be mounted on Elephants or in Chariots. Only Guard Spearmen are Drill & MA. Troops with HM only cannot outnumber troops with LB.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
ElephantsEL (SC)IMPLE815
ChariotsChLM +LBMAE412
LongbowDrill/Mass/FlexLB + HMNAA365/7
SpearmenDrill/Mass/FlexHMNA/MAA/E24/46/8/9
Allied WarriorsFlexLB/LM/MANAA/P18-1/1/3
CavalryMLOLMNA +ShA83
ScoutsLHLMNA +ShA42

CHINA (CLASSIC FAR EAST ARMY)

Imperial/Guard Front Rank and Rear rank stands must be equal. Subject stands must outnumber Guard stands. HM represents halberds and LS spear option. Generals can be mounted in a Chariot or as MCO. If Chariots are used, Guard Cavalry cannot be used and MLO Cavalry cannot outnumber the chariots. Subject troops include Allies.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
Guard CavMCOIMLAE410
CavalryMLOLMLAA245
ChariotsCHLMCH-MAA/E129/10
Scout HorseLHLMLAA124
Hun ScoutsLHBwLAP82
Guard FrontDrillLS/HMMAA127/8
Guard RearDrillBWMAE127
Imperial FrontDrillLS/HMMAE168/9
Imperial RearDrillBWMAA166
Subject ArchersFLEXBWLAA123
Subject SkirmishLgt FootJNAA121
Subject WarriorsFLEXLMLAA123

ARAB (Classic Desert Army)

Generals can be mounted as foot or cavalry and would be F Morale for that unit. Flex troops cannot be LS armed.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
WarriorsMass/FlexLS/LMLA/MA+ShA/F363-6
FanaticsFlexHMLAF126
ArchersMass/FlexBw/LMLAF363
ScoutsLgt FtBw/Sl/JNAA121
CamelsMLOHMMA + ShF129
CavalryMLOLMLA/MA+ShA245/6
Light CavLHLMLA + ShA244

VIKING (DARK AGE WARLORD INFANTRY Army)

This can also include Saxons, Germans and Sub-Roman forces. Huscarles can represent Guards, Veterans and other well armored troops. Cavalry can be used if the Generals are Mounted. Otherwise Generals are with Huscarles and no cavalry can be used. Except for levy, the foot troops will be either Mass or Flex.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
HuscarlesMass/FlexHMMAF/E247
WarriorsMass/FlexHM/LSMA/LAA364-7
LevyMassLS/LMLAA/P362-4
ArchersMass/FlexBwLA + Sh optA123
ScoutsLgt FtJ/BwNA/LAP6-1/3
CavalryMLOHMMAE48
Mtd ScoutsLHLMLAA44

Norman (Dark Age Warlord Horse Army)

This can be Frankish, Lombard, Goth and other pre-dominantly Cavalry Armies. Generals are mounted as Guard.

Troop ClassTYPEARMSDAMoraleOB MaxPoints
Guard KntsMCOIMMAE1211
Vassel KntsMCO/MLOIMMAA169-10
ArchersMass/FlexBwLA/NAA121-3
SpearmenMassLSLAA124
LevyMassLSLA/NAA/P121-4
Foot ScoutsLgt FootJ/BwNA/LAP60-2
Mtd ScoutsLHJ/BwLAA44


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