That's an essential distinction in a world of limited resources and high-tech dangers! In RASKOLL EUROPA

That's an essential distinction in a world of limited resources and high-tech dangers! In RASKOLL EUROPA, traditional war horses exist, but their use is a calculated risk, often augmented by scavenged tech. Other vehicles are a chaotic mix of pre-Burn tech and crude, post-apocalyptic modifications.
Here is a codex detailing the unique "mounted" units and vehicles of the Free Realms, emphasizing their tactical role in the asymmetrical war.
War Horses and Vehicles Codex
I. War Horses and Cavalry Units
The war horse is a symbol of anti-tech purity and resilience, highly valued for its ability to traverse the ruined Chronal Wilds and avoid the corrupted roads of the Iron Kingdom. However, they require careful upkeep and are highly vulnerable to Sync attacks.
| Mounted Unit | Faction | Movement Type | Special Trait | Tactical Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedge Knight Charger | Exiled Clans | Organic | Wasteland Hardy: Ignores penalties for rough or ruined terrain. | Fast flanker; excels at securing distant objectives. Their Will matches the Knight's. |
| Republic Heavy Horse | French Republic | Organic | Fearless Stride: Unit gets a bonus to Defense Checks against DOMINION units (representing the horse's natural aversion to pure technology). | Defensive shock cavalry; used to smash through lighter formations. |
| Skald-Born Dragoons | Skald-Born | Augmented Organic | Rage Injectors: Before charging, the rider can take 1 auto-damage to gain a +1 Might bonus for the attack phase. | High-risk, high-reward shock troops; used for suicidal charges. |
II. Ground Vehicles (The Iron & Rust Fleet)
These vehicles are crucial for the mass transport and firepower needed for the Rank-and-File game. They often require a high Wit or Sync score to maintain, reflecting the complexity of their scavenged parts.
| Vehicle Name | Faction | Movement Type | Core Asset/Weapon | Faction Specific Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Ironclad Wagon | French Republic | Wheeled (Diesel) | Pike Ports: Allows a Pikeman unit embarked inside to fire a volley (at Disadvantage) even while the wagon is moving. | Mobile Fortification: Counts as a source of Heavy Cover for any French unit directly behind or adjacent to it. |
| Conclave Recon Buggy | Alpine Conclave | Wheeled (Electric/Scavenged) | Sensor Array: Has a high Wit score for spotting traps or hidden units. | Swift Retainer: Can evacuate an adjacent hero instantly, removing them from the board (but forfeiting a later turn). |
| Wasteland Scourge (Truck) | Exiled Clans | Wheeled (Multi-Fuel) | Mounted Crossbow Battery: A crew-served crossbow unit mounted on the truck's bed. | Cargo Hauler: Can carry an additional Objective Token without penalty, essential for resource scenarios. |
| DOMINION Assault Frame | DOMINION | Tracked | Area Denial Turret: A wide-arc cannon that forces enemies to bypass the vehicle. | Perfect Pathing: Ignores all rough terrain penalties and treats all terrain as level ground. |
III. Specialized or Unique Vehicles
These vehicles reflect the cutting edge (or utter desperation) of their respective factions and have highly specialized tactical roles.
| Vehicle Name | Faction | Movement Type | Core Asset/Weapon | Mechanical Niche |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deep Crawler | Terra-Forged | Subterranean | Geothermal Drill (Massive melee attack with AOE) | Tunnel Ambush: Can be deployed anywhere on the board's edge, effectively allowing the Terra-Forged to bypass front lines and attack rear units. |
| Contarini Hover Platform | Alpine Conclave | Grav-Lift | Indirect Fire Cannon (No line of sight needed) | Opulent Distance: Cannot be charged. Attacks are always resolved with the full Wit score, regardless of proximity to the enemy. |
| Albion Sky-Sloop | British Isles | Airship (Rune-Propelled) | Code-Disruption Bomb (AOE Sync attack) | Ritual Air Superiority: Provides a powerful strategic advantage, allowing the delivery of devastating Sync attacks behind enemy lines, though it is vulnerable to focused ranged fire. |
The massive, heavily-armored walkers used by DOMINION and other dieselpunk-inspired factions emphasize the brute force and technological advantage of the AI. You can see more examples of these colossal dieselpunk war machines in action by watching Giant Dieselpunk War Machines Charging into Battle | Tilt Shift.

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