Barbarian traditions

See also: Military traditions

The Barbarian traditions encompass the fighting styles of the peoples of Hispania, Gaul, Britannia, and Germania, among others. They mostly relied on large formations of lightly armored infantry equipped with spears or swords, supported by nimble chariot formations or light cavalry, and made extensive use of ambush tactics, especially in forests.

Availability[edit | edit source]

Celtic traditions.

Britannic traditions.

The Barbarian military tradition groups, Celtic and Britannic, are available from the beginning for countries of the following culture groups:

Belgae
Celt-Iberian
Gaelic
Gallic
Germanic
Iberian
Occidental
Pannonian
Pretani
Veneti

This tradition group can also be unlocked by embracing the military tradition:

Embrace Italo-Celtic Influence (from the Italic military tradition group)

Focus[edit | edit source]

The traditions focus on strengthening the below unit types and possibly unlock some new abilities:

Unit focus:
- Strong Light infantry
- Good Archers
- Good Chariots
Possible ability unlocks:
- Hit-and-Run

Celtic traditions[edit | edit source]

Celtic traditions.

Tradition	On activation effect	Effect	Requirements
Scale the Walls!	N/A	+10% Siege ability	N/A
Shield Wall	N/A	+10% Heavy infantry defense	Scale the Walls!
Strong Arm	N/A	+10% Heavy infantry offense	Shield Wall
Embrace Celto-Italic Influence	Unlock Italic tradition groups if any of the below culture groups has either 500 pops or is equal to 25% of the country's primary culture pops: Italic	+2.5% Heavy infantry offense	Strong Arm
Ambush	N/A	Enable "Hit-and-Run" tactic +25% Combat bonus in forest	N/A
Strike From Afar	N/A	+15% Archers offense	Ambush
Take up Arms	N/A	−15% Archers cost	Strike From Afar
Hail of Stones	N/A	+10% Archers defense	Take up Arms
Strike and Withdraw	N/A	+10% Light infantry morale	Ambush
The Young Must Serve	N/A	−15% Light infantry cost	Strike and Withdraw
Coming of Age	N/A	+10% Light infantry defense +20% Light infantry combat bonus in plains	The Young Must Serve
Adaptability	A new character is generated with: 8 Martial Tactician trait	+10% Archers discipline +10% Light infantry discipline	Strike and Withdraw Strike From Afar
The Plains Fight With us	N/A	+15% Combat bonus in farmland +15% Combat bonus in plains	Coming of Age Hail of Stones

	Tradition	Description
	Scale the Walls!	Our people have taken to residing in walled territories, which, while well-defended, have weaknesses, if one knows where to look.
	Shield Wall	Germanic troops often surprised their opponents by utilizing a core of heavily shielded warriors, acting as a deterrent to attackers, and as a particularly cohesive and mobile unit on the battlefield.
	Strong Arm	While most of our warriors eschew the protection afforded by mail, our strong-armed and well equipped javelin-throwers clad themselves in armor, and can hurl iron-tipped spears capable of punching through plate armor, flesh, and bone.
	Embrace Celto-Italic Influence	N/A
	Ambush	Tribal warfare is brutal affair. The seizure of slaves, women and valuables is a time-honored practice which we ought not to forgo.
	Strike From Afar	Huntsmen and skirmishers practice from a young age, honing their skills on wildlife and those unlucky enough to constitute a target.
	Take up Arms	Every man has a place in our armies; not least the hunters, who stalk their prey on battlefield and forest alike.
	Hail of Stones	Those unable or unwilling to hold an axe, learn the art of the sling, or bow. A simple tool it may seem, but even mighty giants can be felled by a single stone.
	Strike and Withdraw	The relative fitness of our warriors, combined with our people's contempt for cumbersome equipment, allows us to outmaneuver traditional armies with ease. By harrying our opponents; flanks, they will likely lose enthusiasm for the fight before we do.
	The Young Must Serve	Learning the art of warfare is a vital part of every youth's education. If a child can wield a sword and maintain their equipment, then they are ready for war.
	Coming of Age	From a young age, our children are taught that they may be called upon to defend their settlements. If every man bears responsibility for arming himself, armies can be raised from the very salt of the earth.
	Adaptability	Our brave soldiers may be the fiercest the world has seen, but true humility comes in learning from our defeats. by adopting tactics we encounter on the battlefield, from those who consider themselves more 'civilized', we may outdo any fighting force we meet.
	The Plains Fight With us	The rolling plains of Gaul, from the coast to the Alps, prove ideal terrain for the use of cavalry.

Britannic traditions[edit | edit source]

Britannic traditions.

Tradition	On activation effect	Effect	Requirements
Chariot Culture	N/A	+20% Chariot defense	N/A
Chariot Mastery	N/A	+10% Chariot discipline	Chariot Culture
Scythed Chariots	N/A	+20% Chariot offense	Chariot Mastery
The Glory of the Hunt	N/A	+5% Enslavement efficiency +6% National slave output	N/A
Confederations	N/A	+2.5% Levy size multiplier	The Glory of the Hunt
Blow the Trumpet, in the New Moon!	N/A	+5% Manpower recovery speed	Confederations
Word of Mouth	A new character is generated with: 8 Martial Disciplined trait	+5% Cohort starting experience −0.5% Experience decay	Blow the Trumpet, in the New Moon! Scythed Chariots
Living off the Land	Gain 2 Freemen in 2 settlements with the highest room to grow (population cap − total population)	−15% Army attrition	The Glory of the Hunt
Natural Resources	Gain 2 Freemen in 3 settlements with the highest room to grow (population cap − total population)	+10% National tribesman output	Living off the Land
A People on the Move	Lose 25 centralization	+6% Unintegrated culture happiness	Natural Resources
In Defense of our Home	Gain a fortress building level in the capital city (with available building slots)	+1 National fort infrastructure capacity	Natural Resources
Selective Breeding	Gain horses trade good in a city with the highest population if it is: The capital Produces iron trade good Produces horses trade good Produces steppe horses trade good Has at least 1 non-food trade good	+10% Chariot morale +10% Light cavalry morale	The Glory of the Hunt
Trained Cavalry	N/A	+15% Light cavalry offense	Selective Breeding
Embrace Celtiberian-African Influence	Unlock North African tradition groups if any of the below culture groups has either 500 pops or is equal to 25% of the country's primary culture pops: Numidian Punic	+5% Light cavalry defense	Selective Breeding

	Tradition	Description
	Chariot Culture	The use of chariots in warfare stems back many thousands of years, and holds strong affiliations with nobility and class; chariot inhumations speak to the honor that can be won through battle. Chariots themselves were commonly used as mobile platforms with two to three occupants, from which javelins or other thrown weapons were used to break the ranks of their opponents.
	Chariot Mastery	The terror inspired by a massed chariot attack, can be sufficient to break even the most battle-hardened formations.
	Scythed Chariots	Affixing scything blades to the wheels of our chariots, adds a lethal deterrent to anyone foolhardy enough to assault them.
	The Glory of the Hunt	'Quintili Vare, legiones redde!' - The battle of Teutoberg Forest was a decisive victory for the Germanic tribes, all but wiping our three entire Roman legions. While a combination of factors contributed to this, the Germanic familiarity with the dense terrain was a major one.
	Confederations	Many Tribes maintained close relations with their neighbors, guaranteeing a certain amount of cooperation when it came to battle. Warbands likely comprised members of many different local tribes, all fighting for glory.
	Blow the Trumpet, in the New Moon!	The Carnyx, a trumpet possessed of a harsh and instantly recognizable timbre, inspired our troops, while terrifying our opponents.
	Word of Mouth	Whether it be a chance for glory, an opportunity for loot, or merely to revel in the slaughter, news of an imminent battle draws even the elders to our ranks.
	Living off the Land	Our people know the ways of the land better than most; which berries and plants are edible, and which natural remedies can be used to salve wounds.
	Natural Resources	The abundance of arable land and vast tracts of land sporting workable wood, give us unparalleled access to the resources we need to create weapons of war.
	A People on the Move	Our ancestors moved freely, uncaring of borders or territorial claims. These nomadic traditions live on, as our people live in constant readiness to seek our pastures greener than their own.
	In Defense of our Home	From blacksmiths to traders, when our hill forts and rural settlements are threatened, all shall take up arms and stand united.
	Selective Breeding	Revered throughout the bronze age and before, as evident in the chalk hill carvings throughout Britain, the strong-backed domestic horse is a result of thousands of years of selective breeding, and capable of carrying a single rider into battle.
	Trained Cavalry	Domestic horses, while sufficient for defense in emergencies, are inclined to panic on the battlefield, Thus, by expanding our stock of horses bred and trained for war, our bold warriors will excel at their true puropse: carnage.
	Embrace Celtiberian-African Influence	N/A

References[edit | edit source]

To update page content see reference files in folder /ImperatorRome/game/:
1. For military tradition see reference file common/military_traditions/00_celtic.txt.
2. For military tradition see reference file common/military_traditions/00_celtic_2.txt.
3. For localization text see reference file localization/english/military_traditions_l_english.yml.

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