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AoC Bodyguards Expansion (proto-knights, armoured horses, etc)
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Jan 22, 2016 @ 4:14am
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AoC Bodyguards Expansion (proto-knights, armoured horses, etc)

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Description
This mod redesigns the General's bodyguards for AoC factions. These units have been redesigned and upgradable higher-tier Bodyguards have been added. Bodyguards of Christian factions can upgrade to proto-knights with kite shields, while the Avars and Cordoba can upgrade to armoured horses. All factions now have two bodyguard units, upgradable through the campaign tech tree.

This mod is designed to enhance vanilla AoC and is balanced. This mod is modular and should be compatible with most mods. These units are available in campaign and custom battles.

General's bodyguards and houseguards consist of the most elite soldiers. All General's bodyguard units have survivability buffed and are more formidable in battle. This shifts their roles to be elite fighting units that - while lower in numbers - can be descisive in battle. Households and traits that buff bodyguard combat are now more encouraged.


List of new higher-tiered Bodyguard units:
Emirate of Cordoba: Umayyad Armoured Guard
Avars: Avar Armoured Guard
Kingdom of Asturias: Royal Guard Knights
Kingdom of Lombardy: Gastald Guard Knights
Kingdom of Mercia: Royal Foot Knights
Westphalia: Hearth Companions
NOTE: The Frankish and Danish factions already have two bodyguard units in vanilla AoC.

List of new features:
- All higher-tiered Bodyguard units are unlocked through the campaign tech tree (eg. chivalry).
- All Bodyguard units have appropriate armour and combat buffs.
- Each faction now has unique perks/styles for their Bodyguards...
- Eg. Frankish bodyguards have the Cavalry Testudo ability. Westphalian bodyguards can throw javelins before a charge. Danish bodyguards can throw axes before a charge. Etc.


Comments and Compatability
In vanilla AoC, bodyguard units arent often used in battles due to the risk for what medeocre impact they do in combat. Bodyguards are now elite, more durable and the finest unit of an arm; as such, they should be used to full potential in battle and are valued battle units.

While historical accuracy is kept in mind, liberties have been taken to make the content match vanilla AoC design and for better gameplay.

Most mods should be compatible. This mod is designed to be used alongside with any mod loadout. Updated in 2017 to fix some bugs and updated the balance!

Feedback is welcome. If you enjoy this mod please leave a comment, like & favourite!
Support is appreciated if you like these kind of mods for future Total War games.
23 Comments
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Albertwww Mar 1, 2018 @ 8:19pm 
is it possible to choose when recruiting generals to have them mounted on horseback?
it really annoyed me when I wanted to assemble a fast army (Mercia) and i recruited a general with "rider" as hes main trait and then the guy himself is on foot! doenst make sense to me.
Lord Zilli Feb 7, 2018 @ 12:42pm 
You mod its perfect.
Unfortunaly Atila don't give versatility to choose bodyguards like Rome 2.
Can you make available foot bodyguards for Cordoba?
drahz94  [author] Jan 4, 2018 @ 6:41am 
All past issues were fixed, updated the mod fully.
drahz94  [author] Nov 16, 2017 @ 7:45pm 
Hi all,

Will take a look at torso issues and stats if they are still a problem...
GAMER01 Jul 15, 2017 @ 10:57pm 
love it
daddylaw5735 Mar 25, 2017 @ 8:05pm 
doesn't show but three on theme of sicily
*NFN* Braktologisk institutt Nov 11, 2016 @ 12:44pm 
Mounted knights for Mercia please? :O I get that they are infantry-focused, but it doesn't make sence that they have meele cavalry, but the king himself has to walk into battle
gervbafdsw Aug 7, 2016 @ 1:45pm 
It has a good aspect. Congratulations.
Rift Apr 5, 2016 @ 10:15am 
The old one has more defence and more armour
Rift Apr 5, 2016 @ 10:15am 
Is it just me or is the new Avar bodyguard worse than the old one?