Unique Cultural traits

Unique Faction Traits



Unique mission objectives



Unique units



Viking Forefathers unit rosters



Naval units

All Norse factions share the Viking Raiders trait, making them expert profiteers from raiding, looting and sacking.All Norse factions bear a unique trait which further defines their strengths and play-style in the Grand Campaign.Immune to both high-seas attrition and seasickness, The Danes are able to weather the worst maritime conditions and make full use of their land units in naval conflict.The hardy Geats are raised in icy climates. As such they benefit from a morale-boost when fighting in winter and are immune to snow attrition.The Jutes are the ultimate profiteers in war, and gain significant income from razing settlements and destroying units in battle.Players using Norse factions will receive a unique series of mission objectives over the course of the campaign.Each of the three Norse factions can recruit two unique units in battle:Thrall SpearsPlentiful and Inexpensive, Thrall Spears can form a defensive backbone for any army.Thrall SpearmenThrall Spearmen represent a solid anvil for the enemy to spend his cavalry against, and can pack a deadly punch on the charge with their javelins.HuscarlsThe fearless Huscarls hurl themselves into battle, carving a gory path through the enemy ranks with their axes.Royal HuscarlsDisciplined, highly trained and more heavily armoured than other axe units, the Royal Huscarls strike fear  and sharpened steel  into the hearts of their foes.The seagoing Danes may recruit the fearsome Drekkar Dragonship manned with two extra varieties of troop options. These rugged warships can withstand much punishment before delivering some of the Viking Forefathers most powerful and vicious melee warriors  the Chosen Norse Marauders and the Elite Norse Marauders - into the fray.Alongside elements from the Barbarian battlefield unit roster, The Geats, the Jutes and the Danes can field specific Norse units in battle on land and sea.Thrall Spears (Geats only)Thrall Spearmen (Geats only)Nordic LevyNordic SpearmenElite Nordic SpearmenNordic SpearmastersNordic PikemenNordic BandNordic BrigadeWold CoatsHirdmenNordic WarriorsElite Nordic WarriorsChosen WarriorsNordic Axe WarbandHuscarls (Jutes only)Nordic Axe WarriorsRoyal Huscarls (Jutes only)Viking RaidersNorse BerserkersNordic BowsNordic HurlersThrall SkirmishersNordic SkrimishersNordic JavelinmenNordic BrigandsNordic Mounted RaidersNordic Horse RaidersNordic Horse LordsViking Raider CavalryNordic RaidersOnagerLarge OnagerWarhoundsStrike Liburnian (Nordic Light Bowmen)Assault Liburnian (Nordic Light Bowmen)Snekkja Longship (Nordic Heavy Marauders)Drekkar Dragonship (Elite Norse Marauders  Danes only)Drekkar Dragonship (Nordic Berserker Marauders)Drekkar Dragonship (Chosen Norse Marauders  Danes only)Skeid longship (Norse Bow Marauders)Artillery LiburnianGreek Fire Dromonarion