Islamic Zealots (Muslims only) – Swordsmen ready to die in the name of Ahalla. Combat wise they aren’t as good as real swordsmen but they are willing to fight to the death.

Abus Guns (Muslims only) – Imported from the Ottoman Empire, Abus guns are very light artillery units sorta like a one man howitzer. While they lack the ability to do any real damage to buildings, by are effective anti-infantry and anti-artillery weapons.

Kesheks (Steppes only) – Elite mounted archers born in the saddle. Able to fire on the move, they as the best horse archers available, weak only to spear walls.

Steppe Riders (Steppes only) – Elite light shock cavalry, steppe riders use shields in prolonged combat and at best used to outmaneuver and flank enemy units. They are squishy in combat against cavalry though.

Steppe Lancers (Steppes) – Heavy cavalry that all units should look out for. Their long, deadly lances can pierce through any type of armor and can easily scare undisciplined troops.

Steppe Dragoons (Steppes) – Mounted hunters given shortened rifles and carbines to emulate European Dragoons. These men can fire while on the move but are more accurate while staying still

Jumping Tiger Lancers (Conservative Only) – Warriors with long lances that will leap before they charge into an enemy, effective attacking them from the top. They are incredibly fast and are trained to hide effectively in tall grass and cover

Imperial Qing Pikemen (Conservative Only)– Heavy spearmen that can even withstand bullets, these men are loyal to the old regime and its followers. Their presence can inspire friendly units who share the same ideology.

Iron Fail (Conservative)– Heavy shock cavalry that can hit multiple targets at a time with his long fail. Whatever they do not kill, they send flying back from the sheer blunt impact of the hit.

Hand Mortar (Conservative) – Fast moving, but powerful and accurate mortars, these siege weapons were the love and joy of Imperial Engineers. They are carried by two men and a small squad can rain down accurate, deadly explosive storms.

Christian Zealots (Christians Only) – Religious levies motivated by the will of God to fight. They fire breech-loading muskets en masse and will fight until they reach the gates of Heaven.

Chinese Knights (Christians Only) – Inspired by the tales of European knights, these brave Chinese Christians don the heaviest armor available and charge will great zeal, able to decimate entire units in one charge.