Early Papal c. 1000 AD to 1300 AD

This list covers the more overt militarization of the Papacy in the face of Frankish and Norman incursions into Italy until 1300 when most of the Italian states had, at least in theory, freed themselves from the German yoke.

The Popes enjoyed varying popular support and, more often than not, had to rely on mercenaries from throughout Europe to fill their ranks.

The most famous battle fought by the Popes in this period was the Battle of Civitate fought on June 18, 1053. Although commanding some of the finest troops of Europe, Pope Leo IX was defeated and captured by the Normans under Humphrey of Hauteville.

Era: Triumph of Cavalry   Early Papal c. 1000 AD to 1300 AD CR: H: 4 L: 3   BP: 2 Init: 5
Core
Number Type   Description Key FV PROT Weapon Cost
1 HC (d) Papal Cavalry Key 5 [1] 0 +1 Lance 11
1 HC (d) Mercenaries Key 4 [0] 0 +1 Lance 9
2 HC (d) Italians Key 4 [0] 0 +1 Lance 10
2 FT Italians Key 5 [1] 1 +1 Various 6
1 LI Italians   4 [1] 2 +1 Javelins 7
Bonus:
2 KN (d) Germans, French, Italians Key 6 [2] 0 +2 Lances 14
4 HC (d) Italians/Mercenaries Key 4 [0] 0 +1 Lances 10
2 LC Italians Key 2 [0] 0 +1 Javelins 7
1 FT Papal Guard Key 6 [1] 1 +1 Spearss 8
2 FT Italians/Mercenaries Key 5 [1] 1 +2 Spears/X-Bows 9
4 FT Swabians Key 6 [1] 2 +2 Two-handed Swords 9
4 FT Italians/Mercenaries Key 5 [1] 1 +1 Spears 6
4 FT Italians Key 4 [1] 1 +1 Various 4
2 WB Enraged Peasants   4 [1] 2 +1 Various 4
1 LI Italians/Mercenaries   3 [1] 2 +1 X-Bows 6
2 SI Italians   3 [1] 2 +2 Javelins 2
1 SI Italians   2 [1] 1 +2 X-Bows 2
2 SI Italians   2 [1] 1 +2 Bows 2
2 HC (d) Normans Key 5 [1] 0 +1 Lances 11
1 FT Normans Key 5 [1] 1 +1 Spears 6
2 HC (d) Italo-Lombards Key 5 [1] 0 +1 Lances 11
2 HC (d) Italo-Lombards Key 4 [0] 0 +1 Lances 10
1 HC (d) Franks Key 5 [1] 0 +1 Lances 11
1 HC (d) Franks Key 4 [0] 0 +1 Lances 9
1 LC Franks Key 2 [0] 0 +1 Javelins 7
2 HC (d!) Byzantines Key 4 [1] 0 +1 Lances/Bows 12
1 LI Byzantines   4 [1] 2 +1 Javelins 7
1 SI Byzantines   2 [1] 1 +2 Bows 2

Terrain:

Core: 1 GR

Bonus: (Max: 3 ) 3 GR, 2 SH, 1 RG

Notes:

Core: 94 Bonus: 338

If any KN are purchased, then no Swabians, Normans, Lombards, Franks or Byzantines may be purchased.

If any Normans, Lombards, Franks, Swabians or Byzantines are purchased, then no KN, Papal Guard or FV 5[1]1 Italian/Mercenary FT may be purchased.

KN, Papal Guard and Italian FT with crossbows may not be used against Triumph of Cavalry opponents.

Normans, Franks and Byzantines may not be used together.

If any Franks are purchased, then all must be purchased. All Frankish HC is subject to obligatory charge.

If any Byzantines are purchased, then all must be purchased.

KN may not be used in the Triumph of Cavalry Era.

List Author: Blueduck