Steel Brigade

The Steel Brigade is an elite unit of shock troops in the Stahlheimian army, veteran handgunners in exquisite armor and equipped with swords with which to engage in melee. The Steel Brigade is one of a kind within Stahlheim and without, often able to turn the tide of battle if they are used effectively. The Steel Brigade's duty is to advance upon the enemy in two ranks(often in unison with the Emperor's Fist). The first rank fires and readies their swords, and the second rank fires to protect them from any response. The first rank then charges in while the second rank readies itself for melee, the latter engaging thereafter. This strategy is best used upon untrained or unskilled infantry, the thundering sound of handguns alone enough to make them fear. The following charge of steel-clad soldiers is sometimes enough to make the enemy rout, though even if they hold they face a fierce, veteran enemy.

The Steel Brigade saw heavy losses in the Battle of Alstedt and is currently recovering. It is recruiting swiftly, attempting to reach full strength in order to defeat the attempted secession of Highreach.