CHIMU - UNIQUE TRAITS AND RETINUES (subject to enlargment)
UNIQUE TRAITS
"Chimu Capac"
King of the Chimu +1 management , +2 command, +3 influence +20% happines due to law, Faction Leader
"Descendant of Naymlap"
Naymlap was the mythicall founder of the kingdom, supposedly caming from the west i a flottila of bouts, sorrounded with 40 officials. His legend is well known amoung the Indians from the coastal areas" + 3 influence +1 morale for the troops on the battlefield +5% happines due to law
"Member of the dinasty of Taycanamu"
The dinasty of Taycanamu, originating from the prosperous city of Chan-Chan, for a long time has ruled the kingdom of Chimor. Members of this dinasty will be well regarded and feared by their subjects + 1 command + 2 influence +10% happines due to law
"Member of the dinasty of Naymlap"
The descendants of Naympal ruled over the fertile valley of Lanbayeque, conquered by the Chimu in the early XIV century, exploting well its naturall resources, building many irrigation systems" +2 management +10% to all agricultural input
"Pyramid builder"
The pyramids of Chimu and Moche where known as great sacrifical sites, in wich the war prisoniers where sacrificed to the cruel Gods. + 2 influence +10% happines due to religion
"Lover of women" The kings and nobels of Chimu were known to posses large numbers of concubines, and to be masters in the art of love, a subject often depicted on their beautifull pottery" + 1 influence
"Sacrificer to Axomama" Axomama, or the mother spirit of the potatos, was worshiped by the agriculturalist Chimu in a number of rituals wich often involved self-mutilation - 3 hitpoints - 2 influence + 10 % happines due to religion
UNIQUE RETINUES :
"Master crafstman"
Probably the most famous craftsman in the entire south america, lived in the city of Chan-Chan + 2 management
"Sacrificer"
Sacrificing the captive prisoniers to the Gods, where a central part in the religious life + 10% happines due to law, +1 morale of troops on the battlefield
"Master embalmer" Some of the Chimu used to preserved their dead + 1 influence
"Greenstone idol of Naymlap"
According to the legend, when Naymlap came to found the kingdom, he brought with him in his retinue a greenstone idol, an object of worship for his subjects . + 20%happines
1. Chimu Tangul: SD: Chimu Bowmen LD: The Chimu Bowmen were recruited among the hunters of the northern lands of Chimor. They carried a wooden bow and stone arrows. They had some military training and could fire into an enemy formation with some accuracy. But they are better at defending a wall against an enemy army. They carried a spear too, but their moral was not good and they should avoid engaging when possible.
2. Estolica: SD: Chimu Javelinmen LD: The skilled fishermen of the Chimu Empire used the estolica or javelin to catch fishes for living. They were recruited as javelinmen for the armies of the Chimu generals. They were given a club and a round shield, plus many estolicas. The estolicas were thrown at a great distance at a great speed, thanks to the system known as atl atl in mesoamerica. One estolica could break through enemy light armour and shields. These men make perfect ambushers and are useful for guerrilla. Although they have a club, they should avoid engagement when possible.
3. Llasaq Estolica: SD: Heavy Javelinmen LD: Those fishermen who proved themselves strong and resistant were called into battle to serve as heavy javelinmen and were given a shield, a helmet and a copper mace. They also carried many heavy javelins, that they could throw at a great distance thanks to the system known as atl atl in mesoamerica. Their moral was better than the normal estolicas, but they were still recruits and could not hold a line. Their estolicas could break any shield and armour. These men make perfect ambushers and are useful for guerrilla. Although they have a mace, they should avoid engagement when possible.
4. Llaichi Auqapuriq: SD: Chimu Light Infantry LD: In case of a war, the villagers could be recruited and given an escential military training. The Chimu light Infantry were given a copper mace, a helmets and a shield for protection. They were used for reinforcing a battle line and for flanking the enemy. Their moral was mediocre, so they couldn't be trusted to hold against heavier infantry for long.
5. Llaichi Chuki: SD: Chimu Light Spearmen LD: In case of a war, the villagers could be recruited and given an escential military training. The light spearmen were given a spear, a helmet and a shield for protection. They could hold a line against light infantry for a while, although they couldn't stand against heavier enemies. If defending a wall, these men were good fighters. They could be used to reinforce or flank where possible. Their spears could thrust the enemy light armour, but were no match for heavy weapons.
6. Macana Auqapuriq: SD: Chimu macana infantry LD: The macana warriors were the backbone of the Chimor armies. The macana was a terrible weapon: A long club with a copper point that could crush a man's head and break even the hardest shield. They were good infantry that could be used to form the main battleline and to hold ground for a good time. These men were well trained and their moral was good.
7. Llasaq Waktana: SD: Heavy macana warriors LD: Those men who could afford a better training and armour were given a heavy macana, a better shield and a well crafted helmet. They were strong warriors, used to assault enemy possitions and to resist against heavy infantry. Their macanas were capable of blowing out a man's head if wielded by a strong warrior. Their moral was very good and they could break the enemy formations easily if properly supported.
8. Kallpachasqa Chuki: SD: Heavy spearmen LD: The heavy spearmen were well trained and had a good helmet, a shield and a bronze spear. They could hold a line against most infantry and could drill their way through enemy formations and settlements. The heavy spearmen were higly dsciplined and were superb fighters if defending a wall or a pukara. They were also an all-purpose infantry, good for attacking and defending. They were fierce warriors and very skilled soldiers.
9. Uturunku: SD: Jaguar Warriors LD: From the Temple of the Jaguar God were recruited the fierce and powerfull Jaguar Warriors. They were strong soldiers and caried a heavy macana, a shield, some estolicas and a terrible Jaguar mask. Their evil chants frightened the bravest of the enemy soldiers, and their blows destroyed men, shields and armour. They threw their estolicas to stick their enemies to the ground, then charged with their macanas to finish them. They were so devoted to the Jaguar God that they could die for Him rather than surrendering before the enemy.
10. Apu Chuki: SD: Elite Spearmen/ General Bodyguard LD: The Apu Chuki were chosen from the best warriors of the Empire to personally guard the Chimor Generals. Their loyalty was the best, and they were formidable warriors. Their plumed backs gave them a frightening aspect, and they could stand and defeat almost any enemy unit. They carried a heavy maccana, good leather armour, a good helmet and a shield for protection. They were the elite of the warriors of the Chimu Empire.
The Chimu are the mighty heirs of the powerfull Moche Empire, that once dominated all the coast of Peru. Their mud cities are admired by all and their metalurgy is one of the best of the known world. Their warriors are brave and their kingdom dominates the northern half of the central Andes. But their glory is declining. New powers rise in the East: The Incas and the Chancas must be destroyed before they turn dangerous to the Empire, and to the south, the once mighty Aymaras are moving again. The Chimu must move their armies again. Let's pray to the Moon and grab the long forgotten weapons again. Will you take the chimu armies to victory? Will you lead the Empire to be the greatest of them all? Will you?