SOLDIERS OF ARABY

Warhammer: Araby
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The armies of Araby are always led by a General.  This is either the Sultan himself or one of the mightier Caliphs.

The Caliphs and Emirs are the local rulers of the many small states that make up the Empire of Araby.

Heroes are warriors of exceptional prowse and courage.  They have gained much fame and fortune with their skills, and are often sent to lead small bands of warriors into battle.

Within the lands of Araby there are many wizards of various sorts.  They learn their magics through mysterious and unknown methods.  These wizards are known as the Fakir.

The Al-halqa are elite cavalry serving as the core of the Arabic army.

The Nomadic Tribesmen are fierce horsemen from the deserts of Araby.

The Mamluks are elite slave cavalry serving as the Sultan's private army.

The Wafidiya are fierce horsemen from the eastern lands, and some say they are related to Gospodars of Kislev.

Special Rules:

Al-halqa:  Lance Formation.  Al-halqa may use the Lance formation.  See the Bretonnian Special Rules in Ravening Hordes.

Nomadic Tribesmen: Skirmishers:  Nomadic Tribesmen may skirmish, as described in the rules for skirmishing troops in the Warhammer rulebook.

Mamluks: Lance Formation. Mamluks may use the Lance formation.  See the Bretonnian Special Rules in Ravening Hordes.
Immune to Psychology. The Mamluks are totally without fear due to their religious zeal and their loyalty oaths to the Sultan, so they are immune to all psychology, Break and Panic tests.

Wafidiya: Skirmish.  Wafidiya may skirmish, as described in the rules for skirmishing troops in the Warhammer rulebook.

Crossbowmen are troops from the city militias who have been conscripted into the army.

Jabaliyya are javelinmen from the mountains of Araby.

The Araby armies often contain units of Engineers with Midfa. Midfa are Arabic hand guns. They are decorated with carvings and jewels and each is a work of art.

Special Rules:

Jabaliyya:  Skirmishers:  Jabaliyya may skirmish, as described in the rules for skirmishing troops in the Warhammer rulebook.

Ghazis are seekers of paradise, and fanatics.

Naffatun are fanatics armed with naptha bombs.

Special Rules:

Ghazis:  Skirmishers.  Ghazis may skirmish, as described in the rules for skirmishing troops in the Warhammer rulebook.
Frenzy.  Ghazis are subject to the rules for frenzy in the Warhammer rulebook.

Naffatun:  Detachment.  You must include at least one unit of Jabaliyya to take a unit of Naffatun.  This is the Naffatun's parent unit.  The Naffatun are a detachment of their parent unit and must stay within 5" of the parent regiment at all times.
Skirmish.  Naffatun always skirmish, as described in the rules for skirmishing troops in the Warhammer rulebook.
Immune to Psychology.  Naffatun are immune to all psychology.

Sometimes when the Arabian armies march off to war they bring machines of destruction with them for battering down city walls or smashing their enemies' battle lines.  These include bolt throwers, stone throwers, and great cannons.

Special Rules:

Bolt Thrower.  Bolt Throwers are, naturally, bolt throwers and complete rules can be found in the Warhammer rulebook (pages 124-125).

Stone Thrower.  Stone Throwers are stone throwers and complete rules can be found in the Warhammer rulebook (pages 120-121).

Cannon.  Cannons are cannons and complete rules can be found in the Warhammer rulebook (pages 122-123).