Imperialists for Midgard

 Of late I've been playing a lot of Midgard using what could be considered Classic WFB armies in 10mm using the lovely Forest Dragon 3d prints.

Midgard is a very flexible system that allows you to take standard units and add flavour to them with upgrades and traits. 

I wanted to put down some of my favourite options for list building along with my thoughts.

Characters

For characters I think that for the Imperialists they should be sturdy and stoic, but not over powered, here are a few examples that I've used in recent games:

Elector Klaus Hoffmeister
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Major Hero (Level 3)	29	3	1	3	2	4	None

Army Commander	Can influence any friendly Unit within 2 ST; +1 Reputation [pg71]
With Me	Once per game, may expend 1 Mighty Deed at the start of own Movement Phase; all friendly Units within 2 ST under the Hero’s command automatically pass any Command Tests for movement [pg74]

A fairly innocuous army commander, "With Me" allows a degree of certainty at a crunch point in the battle. The commander will lead a central infantry contingent.

Baron Heinrich Junker
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Minor Hero (Level 2)	21	2	1	3	2	2	None

Big	+1 Combat Dice in Melee Combat but +1 Shooting Dice to enemy when targeted [pg66]
Mounted	May move 2 ST per Movement Action [pg73]
Hold Fast	Once per game, may attempt to restore 1 Stamina to a damaged friendly Unit within 2 ST upon passing a Command Test and expending 1 Mighty Deed [pg72]

This is the chap on the Demi-Griffon in the accompanying photo, hence "Big" he is usually leading the heavy cavalry contingent, "Hold Fast" represents him recalling scattered groups of the Gendarmes.

Karl van Helsing: Witchunter
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Minor Hero (Level 2)	23	2	0	3	2	2	None

Battle Smiter	+1 Combat Dice in single combats [pg71]
Proud	May never refuse a challenge to single combat. Gains +1 Reputation if kills an enemy Hero in single combat [pg74]
Today We Fight to Win	Once per game, may expend 1 Mighty Deed when attached to a Unit in Melee Combat; Unit gains +d6 Combat Dice [pg74]

I like to have a Witchunter leading one of my infantry contingents, especially against the forces of evil! "Proud" and "Battle Smiter" reflect his beliefs and training, while "Today We Fight to Win" are his exhortations to the troops.

Stephan Dietricht
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Champion (Level 1)	14	1	0	3	1	1	None

Mounted	May move 2 ST per Movement Action [pg73]
Battle Smiter	+1 Combat Dice in single combats [pg71]

A sub-commander for the heavy cavalry contingent.

Frederich Haas, Master of Crossbows
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Champion (Level 1)	19	1	1	3	1	2	Elf Bow / Crossbow / Longbow

On My Command, Unleash Hell

Once per game, may expend 1 Mighty Deed when attached to a missile-armed Unit armed with bows; Unit gains +d6 Shooting Dice [pg74]

A sub-commander for one of the infantry contingents. Master of Crossbows is a role that historically originated with King Louis IX and continued through the Medieval and Renaissance periods in history.

Leonard and the Gonne
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Champion (Level 1)	20	1	1	3	1	2	Elf Bow / Crossbow / Longbow

Marksman	+1 Shooting Dice (can be added as a Combat Dice bonus in a charge situation) [pg67]
Artillerist	May attach to a friendly Monstrosity (Artillery) Unit and influence it using Mighty Deeds [pg71]

If I'm fielding a battery of artillery then the engineer will support them. If I'm feeling spicy he could also have a Legendary weapon!

Karl Rittermeister
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Champion (Level 1)	16	1	1	3	1	2	Javelins

Mounted	May move 2 ST per Movement Action [pg73]
Marksman	+1 Shooting Dice (can be added as a Combat Dice bonus in a charge situation) [pg67]

This character will often be a sub-commander of a cavalry contingent if using a force of Ritter.

Lukas Strang
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Champion (Level 1)	10	1	0	3	1	1	None

I'll often include many lesser characters with no traits at all like this one. These represent lower level local commanders.

Thud Orkbiter
Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
Champion (Level 1)	10	1	0	3	1	1	None

Big	+1 Combat Dice in Melee Combat but +1 Shooting Dice to enemy when targeted [pg66]

I have been known to field a unit of Mercenary Ogres led by this chap.

Troops

These are the sort of units I'll regularly field:

Mounted

Griffonknechts
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Heavy Riders (Knights)	29	10	0	4	3	3	None

Counter Charge		If charged to the front in open terrain, Unit may take a Command Test to counter charge. Unit is given a Charging or Winning marker but is not moved. Counter charging Unit may not use missiles; counter charging units do not gain Reputation [pg68]
Disengage		After Melee Combat, Unit may disengage if in combat with enemy Warrior, Skirmisher or Monstrosity Units. Unit must pass a Command Test; if passed, may move back 1 ST [pg68]
Fearsome		Enemy will retreat 1 ST in Melee Combat unless also fearsome. Fearsome troops and supports may pursue defeated enemy 1 ST [pg66]
Thunderous Charge		Hits on 4+ in its first round of Melee Combat during the game if fighting to the front in open terrain [pg71]
Spears as Tribute		Add +2 Combat Dice while at full Stamina [pg70]

The elite Gendarmes mounted on Demi-Griffons, they don't actually have a different stat line to the Gendarmes, but I do like to differentiate by name.

Gendarmes
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Heavy Riders (Knights)	29	10	0	4	3	3	None

Counter Charge		If charged to the front in open terrain, Unit may take a Command Test to counter charge. Unit is given a Charging or Winning marker but is not moved. Counter charging Unit may not use missiles; counter charging units do not gain Reputation [pg68]
Disengage		After Melee Combat, Unit may disengage if in combat with enemy Warrior, Skirmisher or Monstrosity Units. Unit must pass a Command Test; if passed, may move back 1 ST [pg68]
Fearsome		Enemy will retreat 1 ST in Melee Combat unless also fearsome. Fearsome troops and supports may pursue defeated enemy 1 ST [pg66]
Thunderous Charge		Hits on 4+ in its first round of Melee Combat during the game if fighting to the front in open terrain [pg71]
Spears as Tribute		Add +2 Combat Dice while at full Stamina [pg70]

 Heavy mounted Knights with Spears as Tribute, hard hitting, but can be very brittle.

Ritter
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Light Riders (Noble Riders & Light Chariots)	20	8	4	3	2	2	Javelins

Counter Charge		If charged to the front in open terrain, Unit may take a Command Test to counter charge. Unit is given a Charging or Winning marker but is not moved. Counter charging Unit may not use missiles; counter charging units do not gain Reputation [pg68]
Disengage		After Melee Combat, Unit may disengage if in combat with enemy Warrior, Skirmisher or Monstrosity Units. Unit must pass a Command Test; if passed, may move back 1 ST [pg68]
Evade		If charged, Unit may take a Command Test to Evade. If passed, evading Unit is moved 1 Movement Action away from chargers [pg68]
Marksman		+1 Shooting Dice (can be added as a Combat Dice bonus in a charge situation) [pg67]

Lighter cavalry armed with swords and pistols.

Infantry

Swordsmen
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Warriors (Heavy Infantry)	21	12	0	3	4	2	None

Halberdiers
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Warriors (Heavy Infantry)	21	12	0	3	4	2	None

Spearmen
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Warriors (Heavy Infantry)	21	12	0	3	4	2	None

All actually the same "vanilla" stat line. More veteran troops could be represented with "Spears as Tribute" while Imperial levies could be made "Reluctant. You may also want to consider "Drilled" and/or "Replacements" for the better class warriors.

Crossbowmen
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Warriors (Formed Archers)	22	8	8	2	4	2	Elf Bow / Crossbow / Longbow

Solid missile troops armed with crossbows.

Arquebusiers
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Warriors (Formed Archers)	23	8	8	2	4	2	Bow / Mounted Elf Bow

Hel’s Breath

An enemy Unit hit by shooting must roll 2d6 for its Command Test, using the lower score [pg68]

Missile troops armed with Arquebus and Handguns, Hels Breath represents the effective fire of these weapons.

Tercio
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Warriors (Heavy Infantry with Missiles)	24	10	5	3	4	2	Bow / Mounted Elf Bow

Big		+1 Combat Dice in Melee Combat but +1 Shooting Dice to enemy when targeted [pg66]
Steadfast		Does not take a Command Test if retreated into by friendly Units [pg70]

Large blocks of infantry with a core of spearmen or pikemen, supported by integral skirmishers, arquebusiers and crossbowmen. "Big" and "Steadfast" just for the sheer size of the units.

Mercenary Ogres
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Warriors (Heavy Infantry)	26	12	0	4	4	3	None

Big		+1 Combat Dice in Melee Combat but +1 Shooting Dice to enemy when targeted [pg66]

If I want to field a unit of Ogres I'll use this profile.

Skirmishers

Forlorn Hope
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Skirmishers (Light Infantry)	14	8	4	3	2	1	Javelins

Agile		No penalties in Rough Terrain [pg67]
Evade		If charged, Unit may take a Command Test to Evade. If passed, evading Unit is moved 1 Movement Action away from chargers [pg68]

Solid light infantry armed with swords and pistols.

Crossbowmen
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Skirmishers (Shooters)	13	6	6	2 (3)	2	1	Elf Bow / Crossbow / Longbow

Agile		No penalties in Rough Terrain [pg67]
Evade		If charged, Unit may take a Command Test to Evade. If passed, evading Unit is moved 1 Movement Action away from chargers [pg68]

Skirmishers with Crossbows

Arquebusiers
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Skirmishers (Shooters)	14	6	6	2 (3)	2	1	Bow or Sling

Agile		No penalties in Rough Terrain [pg67]
Evade		If charged, Unit may take a Command Test to Evade. If passed, evading Unit is moved 1 Movement Action away from chargers [pg68]
Hel’s Breath		An enemy Unit hit by shooting must roll 2d6 for its Command Test, using the lower score [pg68]

Skirmishers with Arquebus and Handgun.

Other

Margareth and Helga
Qty	Type	Points	Combat	Shooting	Armour	Stamina	Reputation	Missiles
1	Monstrosities (Artillery)	28	8	8	3	2	3	Heavy Artillery

Aloof		Cannot be influenced by friendly units (unless attached to the Unit with the Artillerist or Beast Master trait, as appropriate) [pg67]
Blast		Does not halve Shooting Dice at targets in 1 ST wide corridor to the front. Does not halve Shooting Dice when a target is obscured by cover. May not be used in a charge situation [pg67]
Fixed		If hit by shooting and fails Command Test, Unit must take Shot marker instead of retreating. Unit can not charge. Destroyed if Unit loses a Melee Combat [pg68]
Hel’s Breath		An enemy Unit hit by shooting must roll 2d6 for its Command Test, using the lower score [pg68]
Reluctant		Must pass a Command Test for every Movement Action [pg69]
Slow		May only move once per Movement Phase [pg70]

I've painted a couple of batteries of guns and a battery of Hellblasters, only used once but this is the profile I used for them.