Mantic Games: The Men-at-Arms are the mainstay of the Basilean army, fighting in disciplined ranks to support the more specialised units. They're also the first "hard plastic" (i.e. plastic on a sprue that you can stick together with Plastic Glue) set that we've done in ages!
The Men-at-Arms, being a mainstay unit of the Basilean force, will be available as a Regiment of 20 for £14.99 / $24.99 and as a Horde of 40 for £24.99 / $39.99, each with metal components to add a banner and musician. They should be available to advance order through the website in the next couple of days - watch this space for details!
The Men-at-Arms of Basilea are trained to fight in formations based on their ancient Primovantian ancestors, and the short-sword is one of the first weapons in which they are drilled. These practice weapons are nowhere near as ornate as the ones they will eventually carry into battle; bedecked with angel-wing motifs and with precious stones set at their pommels, these weapons are as much symbols of the wealth and influence of Basilea as they are tools for dealing death.
The Men-at-Arms of Basilea are extremely well-disciplined, trained to fight the most terrifying of foes without breaking ranks. For this reason, their spearwalls are nigh unstoppable. Should a man fall, he is rapidly replaced by another, and tired warriors are retired to the back of a unit to allow them to rest. Through these and other drills, a unit of Basilean Men-at-arms can maintain pressure on their enemy long after the other side has become exhausted.
I really like these miniatures, interested in renders and pictures of the mould and sprues? Take a look here.
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