About
Unit Description
Longbeards are veteran fighters of many wars, most resolute in their shieldwall and grumpiest in spirit.
Historical Description
Longbeards have fought in more wars, beaten more enemies and endured greater hardships than any young Dwarf can possibly imagine. They constantly grumble about how today's Goblins are far smaller and weedier than they used to be and how nothing is as well made as it was in their day. No young Dwarf, as hot-headed and tempestuous as he might be, would dare gainsay a Longbeard; after all, they have much more experience - and the beard to prove it! A Longbeard unit in a battle line is likened to a reliable anchor bolt or bulwark that stands fast and supports the other formations. Woe betide any beardlings who falter under the Longbeards' stern (if rheumy) eyes, for they will be admonished within inches of their very lives. It might not be easy for other units to hold the battle line within earshot of a unit of Longbeards, yet it is also a great honour that redoubles a Dwarf's stoicism and makes even beardlings eager to prove themselves (or at least not give the Longbeards any further ammunition).
Detailed Stats
| Battle Entity Stats |
| Unit Size |
Small |
| Unit Type |
Man |
| Hit Points |
8 |
| Walk Speed |
1.50 |
| Run Speed |
2.60 |
| Acceleration |
3.00 |
| Deceleration |
4.00 |
| Charge Speed |
3.60 |
| Ch. Dist. to Commence Run |
30.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Adopt Pose |
25.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Pick Target |
25.00 |
| Turn Speed |
120 |
| Strafe Speed |
1.30 |
| Land Unit Stats |
| Unit Category |
Melee Infantry |
| Unit Class |
Melee Infantry |
| Move Action Points |
2100 |
| Melee Attack |
30 |
| Melee Defence |
48 |
| Charge Bonus |
10 |
| Melee (Dismounted) |
|
| Visibility Range |
40 - 1500 |
| Spot Tree Distance |
60 |
| Spot Scrub Distance |
60 |
| Rank Depth |
7 |
| Morale |
80 |
| Bonus Hit Points |
78 |
| Unit Stats |
| Unit Caste |
Melee Infantry |
| Unit Weight |
Heavy |
| Unit Group |
 Axe Infantry |
| Unit Group Parent |
 Infantry |
| Recruitment Turns |
1 |
| Recruitment Cost |
700 |
| Upkeep Cost |
175 |
| Unit Size |
100 |
| Melee CP |
700 |
| Missile CP |
|
Equipment
| Melee Weapon |
| Weapon Size |
|
| Weapon Type |
Axe |
| Bonus vs Cavalry |
|
| Bonus vs Large |
|
| Bonus vs Infantry |
|
| Weapon Damage |
25 |
| Weapon AP Damage |
7 |
| Building Damage |
10 |
| Shield |
| Missile Block Chance |
35 |
8,600 
Lord's aura and an encouraging unit will receive the larger of the two bonuses.
Armour-Piercing damage. 
Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc.
charge bonus.
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