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dom6:ulm-ma [2024/04/17 23:55] (current)
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| ==== Commanders ==== | ==== Commanders ==== |
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| ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ | ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_acolyte.png?nolink}} | **??Black Acolyte#1974??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 65\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} Sacred | Commentary here. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:spy.png?nolink}} | **??Spy#1591??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 80\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) \\ {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] | Commentary here. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:master_mason.png?nolink}} | **??Master Mason??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 80\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 52 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:siege_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (30)\\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}}[[Castle Defence Bonus]] (20)\\ {{:abilities:mason.png?15&nolink}} [[Mason]] | The siege and defence bonuses on these men can be used to very quickly pop forts, even those in areas with extremely poor supply. More importantly, these guys can also upgrade your forts into citadels, granting 3 commander points (or 1.5 mages) every turn from every fort. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:commander_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#114??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 32 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | Excluding heroes, Ulm's best leadership per-guy is 100, just enough for line formations. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:spy.png?nolink}} | **??Spy#1591??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 80\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 5 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{:abilities:spy.png?15&nolink}} [[Spy]] \\ {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (60) | Commentary here. | | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:commander_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#114??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 32 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | | Without heroes, Ulm's best leadership per-guy is 100, just enough for line formations. | | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:commander_of_ulm_2.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#115??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | ::: | ::: | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:commander_of_ulm_2.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#115??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | ::: | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:commander_of_ulm_3.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#116??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 32 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | ::: | ::: | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:commander_of_ulm_3.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#116??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 32 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | ::: | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:commander_of_ulm_4.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#117??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | ::: | ::: | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:commander_of_ulm_4.png?nolink}} | **??Commander of Ulm#117??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 95\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | ::: | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:lord_guardian.png?nolink}} | **??Lord Guardian??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 110\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 46 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:halt_heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Halt Heretic]] (3) \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (2) | Commentary here. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_lord.png?nolink}} | **??Black Lord??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 150\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 72 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (2) | Commentary here. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_priest.png?nolink}} | **??Black Priest#1973??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 145\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>E1H2R7,10%FAES}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] | Commentary here. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_destrier.png?nolink}} | //??Black Destrier??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_lord.png?nolink}} | **??Black Lord??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 155\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 72 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 |[[Mounted]] | Commentary here. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_acolyte.png?nolink}} | **??Black Acolyte#1974??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 65\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 1 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1 | {{path>H1}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} Sacred | Commentary here. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:master_smith.png?nolink}} | **??Master Smith??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 190\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>F1E2,20%FAES}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 11\\ {{abilities:resource_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Resource Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (2)\\ {{:abilities:mundane_researcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Mundane Researcher]] | Commentary here. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:master_smith.png?nolink}} | **??Master Smith??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 185\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{path>F1E2,20%FAES}}{{path>R11}}\\ {{abilities:resource_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Resource Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (2)\\ {{:abilities:mundane_researcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Mundane Researcher]] | Commentary here. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:priest_smith.png?nolink}} | **??Priest Smith??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 250\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>F1E2H1}} {{:misc:gui:research.png?15&nolink}} 11\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{abilities:resource_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Resource Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:mundane_researcher.png?15&nolink}} [[mundane researcher]] | Commentary here. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:master_mason.png?nolink}} | **??Master Mason??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 80\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 52 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:siege_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (30)\\ {{:abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (20)\\ {{:abilities:mason.png?15&nolink}} [[Mason]] | The siege and defence bonuses on these men can be used to very quickly pop forts, even those in areas with extremely poor supply. More importantly, these guys can also upgrade your forts into citadels, granting 3 commander points (or 1.5 mages) every turn from every fort. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:lord_guardian.png?nolink}} | **??Lord Guardian??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 110\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 46 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 1\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{:abilities:halt_heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Halt Heretic]] (3) \\ {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (2) | Commentary here. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_priest.png?nolink}} | **??Black Priest#1973??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 145\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>E1,10%FAES}}{{path>H2R7}} \\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{:abilities:inquisitor.png?15&nolink}} [[Inquisitor]] | Commentary here. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:priest_smith.png?nolink}} | **??Priest Smith??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 245\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 \\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?15&nolink}} Capital Only | {{path>F1E2H1R11}}\\ {{:abilities:sacred.png?15&nolink}} [[Sacred]] \\ {{abilities:resource_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Resource Bonus]] (10)\\ {{:abilities:forge_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Forge Bonus]] (1)\\ {{:abilities:mundane_researcher.png?15&nolink}} [[Mundane Researcher]] | Commentary here. | |
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| ==== Troops ==== | ==== Troops ==== |
| Most Ulmish infantry is divided into the 19 prot half-Blacksteel infantry and the 23 prot full-Blacksteel infantry. Half Blacksteel infantry is easier to mass-produce while still being hard for most indies to kill, while full Blacksteel infantry is resource-intensive but nearly impossible to kill in melee without giant strength or big two-handed weapons. | Most Ulmish infantry is divided into the 19 Prot Half-Blacksteel Infantry and the 23 Prot Full-Blacksteel Infantry. Half-Blacksteel Infantry is easier to mass-produce while still being hard for most indies to kill, while full Blacksteel infantry is resource-intensive but nearly impossible to kill in melee without giant strength or big two-handed weapons. |
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| Ulm's units are not without their weaknesses, however. They have low MR, making them vulnerable to MR-negates tactics like mind-blasters or mass ??Soul Slay??. They also have incredibly low defense - this is not usually an issue due to their superheavy armor, but makes them surprisingly easy to repel. Elite infantry with length 3 spears (or cavalry with light lances) will repel nearly all attacks from Ulmish infantry outside of Pikeneers and Guardians. | Ulm's units are not without their weaknesses, however. They have low MR, making them vulnerable to MR-negates tactics like mind-blasters or mass ??Soul Slay??. They also have incredibly low defense - this is not usually an issue due to their super-heavy armor, but makes them surprisingly easy to repel. Elite infantry with length 3 spears (or cavalry with light lances) will repel nearly all attacks from Ulmish infantry outside of Pikeneers and Guardians. |
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| ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ | ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:war_dog.png?nolink}} | **??War Dog??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:war_dog.png?nolink}} | **??War Dog??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 7\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 9 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 2 | {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:pikeneer.png?nolink}} | **??Pikeneer#79??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 28 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | High prot and a long weapon for lots of repel checks makes these your infantry which die mostly slowly in melee. Perhaps more importantly and unlike Ulm's other infantry types, they cannot be repelled by most enemies. However, they are vulnerable to armor-piercing ranged fire, and inflict significantly less damage than most of your other infantry options. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#67??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 29\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | The source of your highest damage attacks, use these to cut through giants and other extremely High-Prot targets. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_pikeneer.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Pikeneer#80??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 39 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#67??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 29\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | The source of your highest Damage attacks, use these to cut through giants and other extremely high-prot targets. | | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#68??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 40\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#68??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 40\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm_4.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#75??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 27\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Mauls fill a similar role to Battleaxes but deal Bludgeoning damage, good for situations where your enemies are resistant to Slashing damage. However, opponents that are resistant to one type of physical damage are often resistant to all of them, and in general Slashing is a better damage type. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm_2.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#71??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 29\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Flails have two attacks, making these units by far your best source of attack density. This makes these your best option for killing either large numbers of weak enemies, (such as during expansion,) or opponents which rely on high Defence Skill to survive, (most notably elves). They do, however, have the worst defence of any Ulmish infantry, so they are the most prone to being repelled by length 3+ weapons.\\ The half-helm infantry make quick expanders, while the full-helm Black Plate troops can deal with hordes from enemy players. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry_4.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#76??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 38\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm_2.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#71??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 29\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Flails have two attacks, making these units by far your best source of attack density. This makes these your best option for killing either large numbers of weak enemies (such as during expansion) or opponents which rely on high defence skill to survive (most notably elves). They do however have the worst defence of any Ulmish infantry, so they are the most prone to being repelled by length 3+ weapons.\\ The half-helm Infantry make quick expanders, while the full-helm Black Plate troops can deal with hordes from enemy players. | | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry_2.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#72??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 40\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry_2.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#72??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 40\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm_3.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#73??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 32\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Trades a two-handed weapon for a shield to be even harder to kill.\\ You get to choose between higher-Dmg Hammers and higher-Att Morning Stars. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm_3.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#73??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 32\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Trades a two-handed weapon for a shield to be even harder to kill.\\ You get to choose between higher-Dmg Hammers and higher-Att Morning Stars. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry_3.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#74??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry_3.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#74??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm_5.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#77??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 32 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm_4.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#75??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 27\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | Mauls fill a similar role to battleaxes but deal Bludgeoning damage, good for situations where your enemies are resistant to Slashing damage. However, opponents that are resistant to one type of physical damage are often resistant to all of them, and in general Slashing is a better damage type. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry_5.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#78??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry_4.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#76??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 38\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:crossbowman.png?nolink}} | **??Crossbowman#417??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | These actually use a special form of a crossbow called an arbalest. While this means their shots are extremely dangerous, they fire only once every 3 rounds (unlike the once ever 2 rounds of a normal crossbow). This combined with the fact that the almost inevitable friendly fire from these units is actually capable killing your own troops (something your opponent's troops will often be unable to do unbuffed) makes them a very niche unit on ulm's roster.\\ Their arbalests punch through most armour, and have superior range that out-classes most Bows. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:infantry_of_ulm_5.png?nolink}} | **??Infantry of Ulm#77??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 32 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:guardian.png?nolink}} | **??Guardian#66??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 46\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 31\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (2) | The Black Halberd has an aoe 1 effect, so even if the guardian misses the attack will add fatigue to all sacreds in the target square. This is an incredibly powerful effect, which helps MA Ulm deal with sacred opponents at all stages of the game. \\ Their Siege Defence is secondary to their main role: countering enemy Sacred units. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_infantry_5.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Infantry#78??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 43 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:sapper.png?nolink}} | **??Sapper#749??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 39 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 31 | {{abilities:siege_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (5) | These crossbow-armed units have a niche role in rapidly knocking down fort walls, but limited battlefield utility. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:pikeneer.png?nolink}} | **??Pikeneer#79??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 28 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | High prot and a long weapon for lots of repel checks make these your infantry which die mostly slowly in melee. Perhaps more importantly and, unlike Ulm's other infantry types, they cannot be repelled by most enemies. However, they are vulnerable to armor-piercing ranged fire, and inflict significantly less damage than most of your other infantry options. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_knight.png?nolink}} | **??Black Knight??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 60\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 72\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 46 | [[Mounted]] | The Black Knights of Ulm are exceptional heavy cavalry units. A handful of them on guard commander lead by a Black Lord make an extremely powerful expansion party, capable of clearing most indies without attrition. They remain useful further into the game as in-battle flankers, PD raiders, and excellent targets for earth buffs. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_plate_pikeneer.png?nolink}} | **??Black Plate Pikeneer#80??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 39 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | ::: | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:crossbowman.png?nolink}} | **??Crossbowman#417??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 10\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 30 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 9 | | These actually use a special form of a crossbow called an arbalest. While this means their shots are extremely dangerous, they fire only once every 3 rounds (unlike the once ever 2 rounds of a normal crossbow). This combined with the fact that the almost inevitable friendly fire from these units is actually capable killing your own troops, (something your opponent's troops will often be unable to do unbuffed,) makes them a very niche unit on Ulm's roster.\\ Their arbalests punch through most armour, and have superior range that out-classes most Bows. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:guardian.png?nolink}} | **??Guardian#66??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 46\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 31\\ {{:misc:gui:fortress.png?20&nolink}} Capital Only | {{abilities:castle_defence_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Castle Defence Bonus]] (2) | The Black Halberd has an aoe 1 effect, so even if the Guardian misses the attack will add fatigue to all sacreds in the target square. This is an incredibly powerful effect, which helps MA Ulm deal with sacred opponents at all stages of the game. \\ Their Siege Defence is secondary to their main role: countering enemy Sacred units. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:sapper.png?nolink}} | **??Sapper#749??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 20\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 39 \\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 31 | {{abilities:siege_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Siege Bonus]] (5) | These crossbow-armed units have a niche role in rapidly knocking down fort walls. Unlike, Ulm's Crosswbowman, the Sapper's weapon has difficulty piercing Ulmish armor, reducing friendly fire incidents. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_knight.png?nolink}} | **??Black Knight??** \\ {{:misc:gui:gold.png?15&nolink}} 60\\ {{:misc:gui:resources.png?15&nolink}} 72\\ {{:misc:gui:recruitmentpoints.png?15&nolink}} 51 | [[Mounted]] | The Black Knights of Ulm are exceptional heavy cavalry units. A handful of them on guard commander lead by a Black Lord make an extremely powerful expansion party, capable of clearing most indies without attrition. They remain useful further into the game as in-battle flankers, PD raiders, and excellent targets for earth buffs. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_destrier.png?nolink}} | //??Black Destrier??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | Commentary here. | |
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| ==== Heroes ==== | ==== Heroes ==== |
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| Keeping with the nation's themes, MA Ulm's heroes totally lack magic but are very hardy for ordinary humans. They fulfil the same role as the fort-recruitable ??Black Lord??s, but are slightly better at the job in different ways. | Keeping with the nation's themes, MA Ulm's heroes totally lack magic but are very hardy for ordinary humans. They fulfil the same role as the fort-recruitable ??Black Lord??s, but are slightly better at the job in different ways. |
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| ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ | ^ Sprite ^ Unit Name ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:hero.png?nolink}} | **??Barthulf - Hero??** | [[Mounted]] | A ??Black Lord?? with 150 Leadership.\\ Qualified to lead your big stacks. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:hero.png?nolink}} | **??Barthulf - Hero??** | {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (3) | A ??Black Lord?? with 150 Leadership.\\ Qualified to lead your big stacks. | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:hero_2.png?nolink}} | **??Raterik - Hero??** | {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]]\\ [[Mounted]] | Your best national thug chassis: better stats, 3 attacks + lance, and recuperation.\\ You only get one however, and the very low hp heavily limits how dangerous a thug this unit is able to be. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_destrier.png?nolink}} | //??Black Destrier??// | {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] | ::: | |
| | {{:nations:ma:ulm:heroine.png?nolink}} | **??Hildegard - Heroine??** | {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]]\\ [[Mounted]]\\ [[Female]] | Notable for having extremely low protection for an Ulmite. Has very high defense, but needs more gear to compete with the rest of Ulm's Black Lords. | | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:hero_2.png?nolink}} | **??Raterik - Hero??** | {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] | Your best national thug chassis: better stats, 3 attacks + lance, and Recuperation.\\ You only get one, however, and the very low HP heavily limits how dangerous a thug this unit is able to be. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:armored_black_unicorn.png?nolink}} | //??Armored Black Unicorn??// | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] | ::: | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:heroine.png?nolink}} | **??Hildegard - Heroine??** | {{:abilities:patrol_bonus.png?15&nolink}} [[Patrol Bonus]] (25) \\ {{:abilities:skilled_rider.png?15&nolink}} [[Skilled Rider]] (5) \\ [[Female]] | Notable for having extremely low Protection for an Ulmite. Has very high defense, but needs more gear to compete with the rest of Ulm's Black Lords. | |
| | | {{:nations:ma:ulm:black_unicorn.png?nolink}} | //??Black Unicorn??// | {{:abilities:stealthy.png?15&nolink}} [[Stealthy]] (40) \\ {{:abilities:smart_mount.png?15&nolink}} [[Smart Mount]] (100) \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:recuperation.png?15&nolink}} [[Recuperation]] | ::: | |
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| ===== Magic ===== | ===== Magic ===== |
| | ==== Summons ==== |
| | ==Ritual== |
| | ^ Summon Spell ^ Unit ^ Special Attributes ^ Comments ^ |
| | | **??Sloth of Bears??** \\ //(Conjuration 3)// \\ {{path>N2}} and {{gems>6N}} | {{:nations:ea:rus:Great_bear.png?nolink}} \\ ??Great Bear?? x 15+ | {{:abilities:undisciplined.png?15&nolink}} [[Undisciplined]] \\ {{:abilities:animal.png?15&nolink}} [[Animal]] \\ {{:abilities:mountain_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Mountain Survival]] \\ {{:abilities:forest_survival.png?15&nolink}} [[Forest Survival]] | Summons high strength blobs of hitpoints. Can work as evocation bait, as the bears have more HP than your troops and even lower MR, but otherwise unremarkable. | |
| | | **??Contact Iron Angel??** \\ //(Conjuration 8)// \\ {{path>E5S2}} and {{gems>25E}} | {{:nations:ma:ulm:iron_angel.png?nolink}} \\ ??Iron Angel?? | {{:abilities:resist_fire.png?15&nolink}} [[Fire Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:resist_shock.png?15&nolink}} [[Shock Resistance]] (5) \\ {{:abilities:halt_heretic.png?15&nolink}} [[Halt Heretic]] (9) \\ {{:abilities:ambidextrous.png?15&nolink}} [[Ambidextrous]] (2) \\ {{:abilities:reinvigoration.png?15&nolink}} [[Reinvigoration]] (4) \\ {{:abilities:flying.png?15&nolink}} [[Flying]] \\ {{:abilities:need_not_eat.png?15&nolink}} [[Need Not Eat]] \\ [[pathboost|Can't Learn Magic]] | An antisacred commander summon. Although they seem very durable, their lack of magic paths severely limits their utility as thugs. | |
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| | ==== Other Spells ==== |
| | ==Combat== |
| | * **??Iron Darts??** //(Evocation 3)// {{path>E1H1}} \\ The signature spell of Ulmish Priests, firing a spread of 3 magic armor-piercing darts that deal double damage to [[Magic Being|magic beings]]. Massing ??Black Priest??s and ??Black Smith??s allows you to shower the enemy in shrapnel that ignores 60% of protection. |
| | * **??Iron Blizzard??** //(Evocation 6)// {{path>E1H1}} \\ Trades some range and damage for a truly astonishing 30 darts per cast. Can be casted by even a lowly ??Black Priest??, but the high fatigue cost makes it more practical for ??Priest Smith??s to spam. This is an powerful evocation spell which is particularly lethal to magic beings. |
| | * **??Tempering the Will??** //(Thaumaturgy 5)// {{path>E3}} \\ Effectively a national version of the ??Antimagic?? spell against the usual MR-negates threats such as mind blasters or ??Charm??. However, Thaumaturgy is of limited use to MA Ulm aside from this spell, making this an awkward research target. Alternatively, an {{:misc:magic:astral.png?15&nolink}}astral random ??Master Smith?? can ??Power of the Spheres?? up to {{path>S2}} and burn pearls to cast ??Antimagic?? for a total of {{gems>3S}}. |
| | ==== Magic Access ==== |
| | //See [[Magic Access]]// for a general guide to climbing magic paths. |
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| ==== Magic Access ==== | |
| Ulm is known for its **lack** of Magic Access, but don't let that stop you from trying to climb with as little investment as possible. | Ulm is known for its **lack** of Magic Access, but don't let that stop you from trying to climb with as little investment as possible. |
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| {{:misc:magic:earth.png?nolink}}**Earth** is your only path that you can craft boosters for; Boots bring you to {{path>E3}} ({{path>E4}} on 5% of your Masters), +{{path>E1}} in combat. \\ \\ | {{:misc:magic:earth.png?nolink}}**Earth** is your only path that you can craft boosters for; Boots bring you to {{path>E3}} ({{path>E4}} on 5% of your Masters). Cast ??Summon Earthpower?? for +{{path>E1}} in combat. \\ \\ |
| {{:misc:magic:fire.png?nolink}}**Fire** is your only other //guaranteed// path. It's at {{path>F1}}, though 5% of your Masters will have {{path>F2}}. With a 1- or 3-gem ??Fire in a Jar??, a {{path>F1}} mage can cast ??Summon Phoenix Power?? to become {{path>F2}}. \\ \\ | {{:misc:magic:fire.png?nolink}}**Fire** is your only other //guaranteed// path. It's at {{path>F1}}, though 5% of your Masters will have {{path>F2}}. With a 1- or 3-gem ??Fire in a Jar??, a {{path>F1}} mage can cast ??Summon Phoenix Power?? to become {{path>F2}} in combat. \\ \\ |
| {{:misc:magic:air.png?nolink}}**Air** & {{:misc:magic:astral.png?nolink}}**Astral** are each found only on 10-or-20% randoms. Getting access to at least one of each is important for forging and magic diversity. \\ | {{:misc:magic:air.png?nolink}}**Air** & {{:misc:magic:astral.png?nolink}}**Astral** are each found only on 10-or-20% randoms. Getting access to at least one of each is important for forging and magic diversity. \\ |
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| Ulm has several ways of increasing their magic capabilities: | Ulm has several ways of increasing their magic capabilities: |
| - Your {{path>S1}} randoms can join communions of [[Independent]] {{path>S1}} to try and boost their stuff to higher levels in combat. | - Your {{path>S1}} randoms can join communions of [[Independent]] {{path>S1}} to try and boost their casting to higher levels in combat. |
| - Ulm can craft relatively cheap ??Crystal Matrix?? and ??Slave Matrix?? to bring any mage into a communion. | - Ulm can craft relatively cheap ??Crystal Matrix?? and ??Slave Matrix?? to bring any mage into a communion. |
| - ??Earth Boots??, ??Crystal Shield?? and ??Fire in a Jar?? can increase magic paths in combat. | - ??Earth Boots??, ??Crystal Shield?? and ??Fire in a Jar?? can increase magic paths in combat. |
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| Apart from that there's [[Empowerment]], [[Pretender]] Design, and leaning heavily on what respectable levels of {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}earth give you. At least Ulm had the wisdom to begrudgingly respect a good path. | Apart from that there's [[Empowerment]], [[Pretender]] Design, and leaning heavily on what respectable levels of {{:misc:magic:earth.png?15&nolink}}Earth give you. At least Ulm had the wisdom to begrudgingly respect a good path. |
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| Since Ulm has no {{path>N2}} mages natively they need to find one early to safeguard against the [[armor-negating]] damage of ??Foul Vapors??. A pretender with {{path>N2}} can forge a ??Thistle Mace?? to make any {{path>N1}} indie mage capable of casting ??Poison Ward?? | |
| ==== National Magic ==== | |
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| **Combat** | |
| * Evocation 3 {{path>E1H1}}: **??Iron Darts??**\\ The signature spell of Ulmish Priests, firing a spread of 3 magic armor-piercing darts that deal double damage to [[Magic Being|magic beings]]. Massing ??Black Priest??s and ??Black Smith??s allows you to shower the enemy in shrapnel that ignores 60% of protection. | |
| * Evocation 6 {{path>E1H1}}: **??Iron Blizzard??**\\ Trades some range and damage for a truly astonishing 30 darts per cast. Can be casted by even a lowly ??Black Priest??, but the high fatigue cost makes it more practical for ??Priest Smith??s to spam. This is an powerful evocation spell which is particularly lethal to magic beings. | |
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| * Thaumaturgy 5 {{path>E3}}: **??Tempering the Will??**\\ Effectively a national version of the ??Antimagic?? spell against the usual MR-negates threats such as mind blasters or ??Charm??. However, Thaumaturgy is of limited use to MA Ulm aside from this spell, making this an awkward research target. Alternatively, an astral-random Master Smith can ??Power of the Spheres?? up to {{path>S2}} and burn pearls to cast ??Antimagic?? for a total of {{gems>3S}}. | |
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| **Ritual** | Since Ulm has no {{path>N2}} mages natively they need to find one early to safeguard against the armor-negating damage of ??Foul Vapors??. A pretender with {{path>N2}} can forge a ??Thistle Mace?? to make any {{path>N1}} indie mage capable of casting ??Poison Ward?? |
| * Conjuration 3 {{path>N2}} for {{gems>8N}}: **??Sloth of Bears??** ({{:nations:ma:ulm:great_bear.png?nolink}} ??Great Bear??×10+lv)\\ Summons high strength blobs of hitpoints. Can work as evocation bait, as the bears have more HP than your troops and even lower MR, but otherwise unremarkable. | |
| * Conjuration 8 {{path>E5S2}} for {{gems>25E}}: **??Contact Iron Angel??**({{:nations:ma:ulm:iron_angel.png?nolink}} ??Iron Angel??×1)\\ An antisacred commander summon. Although they seem very durable, their lack of magic paths severely limits their utility as thugs. | |
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| ====Notable Generic Magic==== | ====Notable Generic Magic==== |
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| Unfortunately MA Ulm has little use for discounted Blacksteel equipment, as the ??Black Lord?? thug chassis already comes with a full complement of Blacksteel gear. | Unfortunately MA Ulm has little use for discounted Blacksteel equipment, as the ??Black Lord?? thug chassis already comes with a full complement of Blacksteel gear. |
| * Construction 0 {{path>E2}} for {{gems>8E}}: **??Blacksteel Full Plate??** | * **??Blacksteel Full Plate??** (Const. 0) {{path>E2}} and {{gems>8E}} |
| * Construction 0 {{path>E1}} for {{gems>4E}}: **??Blacksteel Helmet??** | * **??Blacksteel Helmet??** (Const. 0) {{path>E1}} and {{gems>4E}} |
| * Construction 0 {{path>E1}} for {{gems>4E}}: **??Blacksteel Kite Shield??** | * **??Blacksteel Kite Shield??** (Const. 0) {{path>E1}} and {{gems>4E}} |
| * Construction 0 {{path>E1}} for {{gems>4E}}: **??Blacksteel Plate??** | * **??Blacksteel Plate??** (Const. 0) {{path>E1}} and {{gems>4E}} |
| * Construction 0 {{path>E1}} for {{gems>4E}}: **??Blacksteel Sword??** | * **??Blacksteel Sword??** (Const. 0) {{path>E1}} and {{gems>4E}} |
| * Construction 0 {{path>E1}} for {{gems>4E}}: **??Blacksteel Tower Shield??** | * **??Blacksteel Tower Shield??** (Const. 0) {{path>E1}} and {{gems>4E}} |
| * Construction 6 {{path>E3F1}} for {{gems>12E4F}}: **??The Copper Arm??** | * **??The Copper Arm??** (Const. 6) {{path>E3F1}} and {{gems>12E4F}} |
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| ===Generic Items=== | ===Generic Items=== |
