The Russian Army

Created by Tsar Haenar III, reorginized by General Kutozov, of Russia, the Russian Military was reorginized in 1748 for the pleasure of the Tzar and for the Security of the people of Russia.

Russian Militia Regiments:
Opelchenie: 120 Militia men all armed with muskets.

100 Units of Militia have been orginized numbered as 1st Regiment of Militia through 100th Regiment of Militia

Russian Line Infantry Regiments:
Russian Musketeers: 120 Infantry men all armed with muskets.

60 Regiments of Musketeers have been orginized numbered as 1st Regiment of Foot through 60th Regiment of Foot.

Russian Light Infantry Regiments:
Russian Jägers: 90 Riflemen armed with Rifles.

30 Regiments of Rifles have been orginized numbered as 1st Marksmen Regiment through 30th Marksmen Regiment.

Russian Grenadier Regiments:
Grenadiers: 90 Infantry men armed with muskets and grenades.

30 Regiments of Grenadiers have been orginized numbered as 2nd Grenadiers Regiment through 30th Grenadiers Regiment.

Pavlovsk Grenadiers: 90 Infantry men armed with muskets and grenades, these men are the best of the best in the grenadiers.

The Pavlovsk Grenadiers are also known as the 1st Grenadiers Regiment.

Russian Foot Guard Regiments:
Lifeguard Foot: 120 Infantry men all armed with muskets the Men of the Lifeguard Foot regiments are the elite troops of the Russian Army.

4 Regiments of Footguards have been orginized numbered as 1st Footguards Regiment through 4th Footguards Regiment.

Semenovski Lifeguard: 120 Infantry men all armed with muskets the Men of the Semenovski Lifeguard will never break in the face of the enemy.

2 Regiments of Lifeguard have been orginized numbered as 1st and 2nd Lifeguard Regiments.

Dragoons:
Dragoons: Dragoons are heavy cavalry, trained to fight on foot and horseback. Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece, the Dragoons’ strength lies in their versatility: on horseback they can produce an impressive charge or they can ride to critical spots on a battlefield where firepower is needed. Once dismounted, they can engage in melee or use their muzzle-loading muskets to fire upon the enemy. This flexibility is also their greatest weakness: they are the slowest of all cavalry units and may have difficulty when facing heavier cavalry and elite infantry.

30 Regiments of Dragoons have been orginized numbered 1st Dragoons through 30th Dragoons.

Chevaliers Garde:
Chevaliers Gards: The most prestigious unit in the Russian Imperial Guard, these cavalrymen can be used to batter an enemy with a destructive charge. Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece, the Chevaliers Gardé is the senior unit of the Russian Imperial Guard cavalry, charged with the personal protection of the Tsar. Only the most experienced troops gain entry into this esteemed unit, and they are as expert in close combat and horsemanship.

There is only one regiment of Chevaliers Gards and holds the added name, the 1st Horse Guards.

Cossack Cavalry:
Cossack Cavalry: Cossacks are a free warrior people, fine horsemen and terrible foes. Cossacks are cavalrymen without peer, as might be expected of steppe folk. There are few soldiers that can withstand their terrifying charge, making them excellent shock troops.

30 Regiments of Cossacks have been orginized numbered 3ed Cossacks through 30th Cossacks.

Lifeguard Cossacks: An elite force, superb when charging home to deliver a shattering blow to the enemy. Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece, these cavalry are among the fastest moving in any battle. They are equipped with lances, weapons best suited to the charge where their long reach can deliver the first strikes in any action.

2 Regiments of Lifeguard Cossacks have been orginized numbered 1st Cossacks and 2nd Cossacks.

Ulans:
Ulans: Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece, Ulans are fast-moving lancers, and terrific shock cavalry who can batter an enemy into flight. Like all lancers, it is their weapons that give them a distinct advantage in the first seconds of contact.

30 Regiments of Ulans have been orginized numbered 1st Ulans through 30th Ulans.

Hussars:
Hussars: Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece, Hussars are light cavalry, fast moving and useful for scouting ahead of an army. These superb horsemen can be used as a screen for the main army, or for strategic scouting to locate the enemy.

26 Regiments of Hussars have been orginized numbered 5th Hussars through 30th Hussars.

Lifeguard Hussars: Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece, this fast light cavalry unit is best used for dealing with skirmishers and artillery who can attack from long range. Lifeguard Hussars are members of Russia’s Imperial Guard cavalry, and all are elite servicemen. Dressed in impressive uniforms and riding the fastest of horses, they enjoy a high status in the Russian army, and are supremely sure of their abilities, sometimes to the point of arrogance.

3 Regiments of Lifeguard Hussars have been orginized numbered 2nd Hussars through 4th Hussars.

Pavlograd Hussars: Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece, Hussars are an elite light cavalry force, armed with curved sabres and excellent against skirmish troops and artillery. All hussars have “dash” and a touch of derring-do in their collective attitude towards war. Pavlograd hussars are, without exception, excellent horsemen, ideal for chasing down skirmishers and overrunning artillery units.

The Pavlograd Hussars are the 1st Hussars Regiment.

Mounted Rifles:
Mounted Rifles: Mounted Riflemen are skirmishers and snipers without peer, picking off leaders to sow confusion in enemy ranks. Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece and equipped as light infantry with muskets and horses as mounts, these riflemen see themselves as an elite force. Chosen for initiative and intelligence, they fight without close supervision from their officers.

30 Regiments of Mounted Rifles have been orginized numbered 1st Mounted Rifles through 30th Mounted Rifles.

Lifeguard Horse:
Lifeguard Horse: These elite heavy cavalry may be slow, but they more than make up for it with a devastating charge. Organized in regiments of 45 men a piece, the Lifeguard Horse troops are members of Russia’s Imperial Guard. They are a terrifying sight to behold on the battlefield. In close combat, they wield straight heavy cavalry swords and the armour they wear provides them with protection against enemy blows.

3 Regiments of Horse Guards have been orginized numbered 2nd Horse Guards through 4th Horse Guards.

6-lber Foot Artillery:
6-lber Foot Artillery: 24 men on 4 guns man these tools of war. Foot artillery batteries are the core of an army on campaign: cannons win battles. Despite the name, foot artillery batteries are towed by horses. The artillerymen, however, march alongside their pieces rather than ride.

30 Regiments of Light Artillery have been orginized numbered 1st Light Artillery through 30th Light Artillery

12-lber Foot Artillery:
12-lber Foot Artillery: 24 men on 4 guns man these tools of war. Foot artillery batteries are the core of an army on campaign: cannons win battles. Despite the name, foot artillery batteries are towed by horses. The artillerymen, however, march alongside their pieces rather than ride.

30 Regiments of Artillery have been orginized numbered 1st Artillery through 30th Artillery

10-lber Unicorn:
10-lber Unicorn: 24 men on 4 guns man these wonderfully versatile and breathtakingly powerful weapons of war. The unicorn is the crowning achievement of Russian artillery. This impressive piece of artillery, named for the unicorn traditionally engraved on the barrel, has fantastic range capabilities and fires a wide array of shot types. A howitzer and cannon hybrid, the unicorn is operated by skilled artillerymen who, although expertly trained in the firing of cannons, lack skills required for effective defence in melee. However, the power and versatility of the unicorn guns on the battlefield more than make up for this weakness.

30 Regiments of Unicorns have been orginized numbered 1st Unicorns through 30th Unicorns

20-lber Unicorn:
20-lber Unicorn: 24 men on 4 guns man these wonderfully versatile and breathtakingly powerful weapons of war. The unicorn is the crowning achievement of Russian artillery. This impressive piece of artillery, named for the unicorn traditionally engraved on the barrel, has fantastic range capabilities and fires a wide array of shot types. A howitzer and cannon hybrid, the unicorn is operated by skilled artillerymen who, although expertly trained in the firing of cannons, lack skills required for effective defence in melee. However, the power and versatility of the unicorn guns on the battlefield more than make up for this weakness.

30 Regiments of Heavy Unicorns have been orginized numbered 1st Heavy Unicorns through 30th Heavy Unicorns