A relic from a time when Europe was dominated by barbarian tribes and their chieftains, the Feudal Retinue nevertheless remains a powerful infantry unit, although easily outclassed by heavy cavalry in sufficient quantity. They consist of the lesser noblemen of society: vassals and their underlings, who answer as the henchmen to their lord. Due to the feudal system, players will discover that these men are more heavily armoured, and easier to call up when the need strikes as opposed to normal shield bearers. Yet, like shield bearers, they still face the same old enemies: heavy cavalry and heavy infantry, who are now being increasingly equipped with longer arms and armour which is more or less as good as theirs. Nevertheless, like all shield bearers Feudal Retinue are still fast enough on th