Richard The Lionheart/Strategies (SHC2)

Richard the Lionheart likes to construct erratically walled castles that usually feature a large courtyard with very thin, widespread walls and irregularly placed gates. He relies on defenses mounted on top of walls, with single archers and rangers stationed at frequent intervals. Richard however tends to put his defenders in position very quickly, favoring coverage with units rather than by having a compact design. His workshops are also well spaced out, reducing the chance of fire spreading far.
The Lionheart's economy is heavily dependent on taxation backed by an extensive heavy industry, while keeping trading minimal. Unlike most other lords, Richard barely buys in raw materials, but rather builds a hefty stone and iron production, as well as trades weapons extensively to recruit as many troops as possible. He keeps a minimal but varied food production of apples, cheese and meat. Richard garners popularity mostly from religion that is converted to taxes.
Richard changed his military tactics from sending bulky frontline troops into raids with shock troops. Following this doctrine, his groups feature macemen that are quick to traverse the battlefield, disrupting enemy formations. The combination of archers and swordsmen remain a reliable cornerstone, who are also supplied by rangers, providing a little more solid backline for his base formations and patrols. 
When attacking, the Lionheart makes great use of deploying bombarding artillery. Catapults and trebuchets are a common sight, capable of hurling rocks from varying distances at walls and towers. Richard also takes great care of personal defense in the form of mantlets, and successive siege camp attacks will also include war wolves.
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