CORE UNITS

Warhammer: Araby
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Core Units are the most common warriors in the army.  There is a minimum number of Core Units that must be fielded, and this varies with the size of the army (see "Armies of Araby").

There is no maximum limit on the number of Core Units that can be fielded.

On this page are listed the basic Warriors of the Araby warhost.  The Warriors of Araby train from childhood in the martial skills of sword, spear, and javelin.

AL-HALQA

Points/model: 23


The Al-halqa are elite cavalry serving as the core of the Arabic army.
M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Al-halqa 4 4 3 3 3 1 4 1 7
Champion 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 2 5
Warhorse 8 3 0 3 3 1 3 1 5

Units Size: 5+

Weapons: The Al-halqa wear heavy armour and carry a shield, and ride barded warhorses. They are armed with a sword and a lance.

Options:

  • Upgrade one Al-halqa into a Musician for +6 pts.
  • Upgrade one Al-halqa into a Standard Bearer for +12 pts.
  • Promote one Al-halqa to a Champion for +10 pts.
  • One unit that contains a Standard Bearer may carry a magic standard worth up to 50 pts.

Special Rules:

Lance Formation.

 

NOMADIC TRIBESMEN

Points/model: 18


The Nomadic Tribesmen are fierce horsemen from the deserts of Araby.
M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Nomadic Tribesman 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 7
Champion 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 2 7
Warhorse 8 3 0 3 3 1 3 1 5

Units Size: 10+

Weapons: Bow, spear, and hand weapons, and shield.

Options:

  • Upgrade one Nomadic Tribesman into a Musician for +5 pts.
  • Upgrade one Nomadic Tribesman into a Standard Bearer for +10 pts.
  • Promote one Nomadic Tribesman to a Champion for +10 pts.

Special Rules:

Skirmishers:  Nomadic Tribesmen may skirmish, as described in the rules for skirmishing troops in the Warhammer rulebook.

 

CROSSBOWMEN

Points/model: 7


Crossbowmen are troops from the city militias who have been conscripted into the army.
M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Crossbowman 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 7
Champion 4 3 4 3 3 1 3 1 7

Units Size: 10+

Weapons: Hand weapon and crossbow.

Options:

  • Any unit may be equipped with light armour (+1 pt per model) and/or a shield (+1 pt).
  • Upgrade one Crossbowman into a Musician for +5 pts.
  • Upgrade one Crossbowman into a Standard Bearer for +10 pts.
  • Promote one Crossbowman to a Champion for +10 pts.

 

JABALIYYA

Points/model: 7


Jabaliyya are javelinmen from the mountains of Araby.
M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Jabaliyya 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 1 7
Champion 4 3 3 3 3 1 3 2 7

Unit Size: 10+

Weapons: Sword and shield, javelins

Options:

  • Any unit may be equipped with light armour (+1 pt per model).
  • Upgrade one Jabaliyya into a Musician for +5 pts.
  • Upgrade one Jabaliyya into a Standard Bearer for +10 pts.
  • Promote one Jabaliyya to a Champion for +10 pts.

Special Rules:

Skirmishers:  Jabaliyya may skirmish, as described in the rules for skirmishing troops in the Warhammer rulebook.

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