[BCUpdate] Faction: Corsairs

Erunion · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:16 am

Faction: Corsairs, 1.0

The Corsairs of Umbar are feared all along the coastlines of Middle-earth. They are not interested in capturing territory, but are content to raid and plunder where they may. Swift and ruthless, the Corsairs pounce on unsuspecting towns and villages and withdraw into the night as quickly as they appeared.

Starting Company
3 Corsairs with shields
3 Corsairs with boarding pikes
2 Corsairs with bows

Equipment
Shield, Bow, Boarding Pike......................1 Inf.
Two-handed weapon (Hero only).............1 Inf.
Crossbow (Hero only)..............................1 Inf.

Promotions
Corsair with shield or pike → Corsair Reaver
Corsair with bow → Corsair Arbalester

Reinforcements (D6)
1 -- No Reinforcement
2 -- Corsair with boarding pike
3 -- Corsair with shield
4 -- Corsair with bow
5 -- Choose one of the above
6 -- Roll again on the table below

Reinforcements (Cont’d)
1-3 -- Corsair Reaver
4-6 -- Corsair Arbalester

Special Rules
Commanding Bellow -- The Hero knows how to get the best out of his followers, inspiring more fear than the foe. All Corsairs treat this Hero as a banner.

Smoke Bombs -- The Hero carries several pouches and vial containing powders that explode with a fierce flash of light and a cloud of smoke. These are throwing weapons with a Strength of 1. If hit and not killed, the target must expend a Will point or be stunned by the fiery detonation for the rest of the turn, exactly as if subject to a Transfix spell. If the Hero ever rolls a 1 to hit with a Smoke Bomb, his supplies have run out and he cannot use them for the remainder of the battle.

**A note about Corsair Reavers**
Mad with bloodlust, Corsair Reavers can never rise to positions of leadership with a Corsair battle company. They may not be promoted to Heroes.

Red Corsairs · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:17 am

I really like that you're putting this project together Jonathan. All the Battle Companies look great. Are you planning on playtesting any of them?

I wrote a Corsair Fleets Battle Company back when the Harad Sourcebook was first released and it actually looks very similar to yours so I guess great minds think alike :wink:

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What do you have planned next?

Erunion · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:59 am

Yes, I definitely plan on play testing all of this. The goal is to eventually create an expansion book that covers all aspects of Battle Companies gaming. There will be scenarios, gaming and modeling suggestions, etc.

Next up is some more Faction Sheets. I still have a few left before I start in on the other stuff.

I had completely forgotten about your BC, but I remember seeing it now. They are very similar, aren't they?

Red Corsairs · **Posted:** Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:05 am

Well I look forward to watching this progress, the final product will be very interesting (not to mention helpful). Battle Companies were my favourite aspect of gaming and GW just ditched them.

Dezartfox · **Posted:** Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:55 pm

Didn't see this one on your site Erunion! Thought you'd forgotten about my beloved Corsiars D:

GothmogtheWerewolf · **Posted:** Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:29 pm

This one looks fun!

Erunion · **Posted:** Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:21 am

Hadn't forgotten them! I usually leave them here on the OR to see if there is any comments or criticism before I post them u.p. In a couple of instances people have caught things that I was able to correct beforehand.

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