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Contents 1 Proposed Canon 1.1 Classes 1.2 Royal and Noble Units 1.3 Parson 2 Speculation 2.1 Classes 2.2 Natural Abilities 3 References

Proposed Canon

Everything that fights is a Unit.^Erf-b1-p040a Units may be grouped into stacks.

Classes

Units come in classes. Classes determine unit abilities and limitations. Known classes include:

• Stabber-class infantry
  • Swordsmen
  • Spearmen
• Piker-class infantry
• Archer-class infantry
• Knight-class infantry
• Heavy Units

There are classes of special significance:

• Caster
• Warlord
• Ruler

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Royal and Noble Units

Royal and Noble Units have slightly stronger stats and Level faster than normal Units.^Erf-b1-p079a Cities ruled by Royals may pop Nobles and more Royals.

Generally speaking, Nobles have a title designating their social status, such as Duke Nozzle, Count Vinny Doombats, or Viscount Caesar Borgata. Other likely titles would be Baron, Earl, or Marquis; Lord would probably not be used due to possible confusion with Warlords and Overlords.

Parson

Parson is a very special Unit (as Hamstard would say). He has some stats (like Move and Upkeep), but they're not visible to anyone; he can't be banished by crossing a Magic Kingdom gate; and other unique rule breakers that are described with detail on his page.

Speculation

Classes

• Siege Engines
• Aerial Infantry (Archons,Goyles)
• Navy Units (Galleon)

Some units types, like Men, and possibly Hobgobwins, have different classes.

• Engineer-class infantry

Some units types don't have classes, but do have descriptors and may have multiple forms, like Golems.

• Gobwin Fighters
• Twoll Heavies
• Marbit

• Axemen
• Crossbowmen

• Uncroaked Infantry
• Dwarfy Scrapers

Garrison units may have special classes in addition to their basic class.

• Henchman
• Lackey
• Bodyguard

Natural Abilities

• Tunnel Capable (Spidew/Sourmander/Dwarfy) - A Heavy Unit capable of entering tunnels
• Tunnel Fighter (Gobwin/Marbit/Dwarfy) - Provides a bonus at fighting in tunnels (These could be the same Ability, applied to Heavy and Light Units respectively.)
• Armored^Erf-b1-p077 - Probably increases the Unit's Defence. Armor may also be Equipment instead of an ability.
• Mountain Capable (Western Giant/Dwarfy) - Unit capable of moving through Mountain Hexes. Can or cannot enter High Mountains.

References

1. ^  ^WoT-6012585

2. ^ Ibid.

3. ^  ^WoT-5931853