Linik Carate Battle Plan

Lin’ik-Carate Battle PlanEllen, Lord of Lin’ik-CarateSir Tilly of Lin’ik-CarateClare, wife of Leo the ClerkAdele, wife of Alan the Walker

Population = 75,000 men

Weapons

CORSEQUE•Three bladed, winged spear

ARMING SWORD (KNIGHT’S SWORD)•Typically used with armor and shield•Standard military sword•“war sword”

BROADSWORD•Heavy and straight blade•Meant for harsh cutting (in battles; not food)•Used to attack and defend

CLUB•Simple but a very heavy and helpful weapon•Made with wood•Produces a painful and powerful hit

BATTLE AXE•Many different sizes•Mostly used by knights•Made with steel

FLAIL•Often used by peasants•You to whip around and strike defender or attacker behind armor•Studs or spikes at the end of the chain

MACE•A more powerful blow (bigger) than a club•Damages armor very easily•Made of many materials from copper to steel

GLAIVE•sharp blade•Similar to kitchen knife

HALBERD•Two headed pole weapon•Axe blade with long shaft•Hook on back side

BILL•Similar but duller than halberd•Different types of blades•Very powerful

WAR HAMMERS•Hammer head on one side and spike on the other•Easily punctures armor•Creates many injuries

CANNONS•Barrel and handle•Shoots long distance•Used for our “psychological effect” -- it will not necessarily hurt you but scare you

ArmorUsed to protect our knights

“Not only do you fight effectively, we

fight in style.” – Sir Tilly of Lin’ik-Carate

Cape- sometimes

worn by our

knights for

fashion

Body Suit- Extra protection for arms, legs, and

stomach

Chain Mail- Padded garment worn underneath our knight’s armor

Shield- Made out of leather-covered wood

Helmet- used to protect head and face

Fighting Strategies

Fighting StrategiesUse of variety of weapons Quick attacksUse of moat, filled with quick sand, to

stop attackers – bridge is over moat and on the castle side we pull a wooden leaver which collapses downwards into the moat

Watchman stationed at all entrances of the castle

Disguised fighters around castleWe start off on horseback to conserve our

energy

Logistics/Supplies

Logistics/SuppliesMany castles and cities have

forfeited us beforeAll of our people, including men,

women, children, slaves, and prisoners were in our armies (knights did most aggressive fighting)

Our mules, oxen, and horses pulled our supplies in carts

We will put you under siege (very hard to get past)

Logistics/SuppliesKnights slept in tentsOur women were very helpful by

checking for lice and other diseasesOur armies eat bread, soups, fruit,

vegetables, and drank beerAnimals ate grass and haySlaves got water from wells and

streamsSupplies were sent by ship to usWe will often steal your supplies

Castle

Castles

Offence Defense

Castles have many entrances

We are smart so we will find a way in

Our castle is located on a rocky hill

It takes effort for attackers to reach us and provides time for us to prepare