Spanish defense unit which replaces the Pikeman

[Mapache]

My knowledge of military history is unfortunately somewhat limited. So I will ask you for advice for my modification which will replace the Iroquois with the Spaniards.
Which Spanish unit could replace the Pikeman? I don't want another Knight in the game.

Thanks for historically based comments!

 

[Turkish]

What about a boat or something like that, whit extra long range to discover whit?

 

[Ironikinit]

In the 1500s, Spanish infantry was the best in the world. It might not be exciting, but an improved pikeman unit would be a fitting choice.

I just checked a book I have laying about that mentions Spanish infantry at the battle of Rocroi. It refers to "tercios" and "tercio viejos".

 

[Mapache]

I did some research on my own (I used Google ) and found http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/8788/piqueros.htm
- which isn't really all that extraordinary. I'm surprised that Spanish units were pretty slow and heavy, considering the climate in Central and South America.

 

[Ironikinit]

So, will you call your new unit Piqueros?

 

[Mapache]

Originally posted by Ironikinit
So, will you call your new unit Piqueros?

Yep, I will call it Piquero (A1/D4/M1). Considering that there is currently no other tribe having a special unit at that time this might allow for some interesting strategies. I understand that the invention of Navigation would have been a better hostorical moment for a Spanish Golden Age(associated with an improved Caravel) but I don't want a given path in the game that the Spanish will always be the first to conquer the world.

 

[Ouchgeddon]

Conquistadors? Like French Musketeers, except a bit weaker and similar ability to Marines, representing Spanish forces conquering new lands fast.

Or replace the Explorer, give him a little fighting power.

Or a bigger Galleon, transpoting a vast Spanish army...

Finally: Spanish Inquisitor, does not produce any Happy face, but instead it takes an extra Unhappy face to cause civil disorder.

I'm starting a new post on what new special units can be added for current civs...