I have already completed a French and a Russian Unit for Silver Bayonet. The French has lots of extras, but the Russian is just what was from the box set. I have always wanted to do the Spanish unit as it is my favourite in terms of composition, so in between British tanks and Australian infantry I have completed the first group.

Spain has the Irregular, or Spanish guerilla that were such a part of the Peninsula Campaign. They also have a Champion of Faith, Priest Severus Surius, Papal Delegate of the Holy Office of the Inquisition – well it is Spain after-all! Another “nice” option is the “Swordsman” with an awesome Defense 14 and +2 Melee. The “Sailor” and “Native” are also great options that few nationalities have.

The first batch of Spanish

I have two options for the officer one with musket and the other with two pistols. I always prefer to fight at a distance unless absolutely necessary, and although the officer is good in close combat the musket is always my preference. Neither of these are from the box set as I find the static pose of that one rather blah!

Officer: (100), “Ramiro Duke of Aragon“, Accuracy +1, Speed +1, Courage +1. Medic, Hard to put down. Breastplate, Fencing weapon, Musket or two pistols depending on what figure is chosen, Holy symbol, Silver fencing weapon. The medic allows the officer to remove wounds on unit members if required, and the “breastplate” and “hard to put down” make him one tough hombre!

Champion of Faith: (20), “Severus Surius“, Papal Delegate of the Holy Office of the Holy Inquisition. Hand Weapon. Silver Weapon, Holy Symbol. The priests sole (soul?) purpose is to heal the rest of the party and if necessary get stuck into some werewolves with his silver weapon. This figure is from the box set.

Native Scout: (18), “Nubish” is a Pueblo American first people, who is armed with a musket and cartridge box and oil and torches to help deal with any trolls that happen to wander by. The figure is from Footsore Miniatures French Indian War range.

My next choice is the “Irregular or “Guerilla” figure. One should always have a figure of the fairer sex shouldn’t one. So I have utilised the one from the set. The Guerilla: (15), “Pepista Rascon” has a musket with a salt bag just in case the group encounter ghosts or demons.

Grenadier: (15), “Zacharias De La Garza“. The Grenadier has the double advantage of having a musket for long range firing and a “defence” of 14 to cope with close combat just as well. He has been given oil and torches to deal with nasty trolls.

Sapper: (12), “Felipe Gongora” has a Cold Iron Heavy Weapon, and Musket, and Cartridge Box. Like the Grenadier the Sapper is useful for both long range and close combat. His heavy weapon adds one to the combat die.

Infantryman: (10), Paco Giraldo (left) is armed with a Musket, Cartridge Box, and Cold Iron Shot

Infantryman: (10), “Mondo San Pedro” (right) is armed with a Musket, Cartridge Box, and Silver Shot

This then is my Spanish contingent. Seven out of the eight figures have a musket, two figures can heal the wounds of their comrades, and three, the Officer, Grenadier and Sapper can fight well in close combat.