Gustav II Adolf, the innovative genius of artillery tactics. He devoted himself to streamlining the army and optimizing equipment, successfully turning artillery into an independent branch of the military, closely cooperating with infantry, cavalry, and logistics teams to improve tactical execution efficiency.
This artillery unit, composed of local Swedish warriors, was the first independent artillery force in the Western world. Their name, along with Gustav's glorious achievements on the battlefield, together became an eternal memorial.
Unit inspiration
- During the era of wars, cannons were commonly used by all nations. However, among the military leaders, it was only Gustav II Adolf who saw cannons as the core of revolutionizing warfare in that age. He handpicked the best of his country's officers and formed a dedicated artillery unit. The establishment of an independent artillery unit was an unprecedented initiative. During that time, military commanders of various countries often viewed cannons as cumbersome heavy artillery, which lack mobility. However, the king believed that by modifying the cannons themselves to overcome their mobility issues, cannons would become the decisive weapons of the next era's battlefield. He shortened the cannon barrels, lightened the carriages, and standardized the production of cannon parts. Consequently, that northern nation's artillery units could deploy and move cannons at any time and place. The excellent battlefield judgment and combat determination of artillery officers also made this unit a undefeatable force in Western world of that time.
- Those who surpass are always blessed by the era. This unit, along with their king, became legends of that era, with their cannon fire described by poets as the "roar of a lion," shaking their enemies.
Featured Gameplay
- Deploying powerful artillery, fifteen soldiers are divided into three artillery groups, firing dense and numerous shells at the enemy to create a saturation attack.
Unit skill
Skill 1:
- Set Up Artillery (Set up the artillery at the designated location)
- Move Artillery (Move the artillery to the designated location)
Skill 2:
- Attack Area (Immediately fire at the designated location)
Skill 3:
- Defensive Shooting (Shoot the nearest enemy with a pistol)
Note: The final effect is subject to the actual in-game performance after the season launch.