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==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
There were two types of Jägers located in Colonial America during the American Revolutionary War. [[Loyalists|Loyalist]] Jägers, found within the British Army, wore a olive-green coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather. [[Patriots|Patriot]] Jägers, found within the [[Continental Army]], wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horsehair trim. | There were two types of Jägers located in [[United States|Colonial America]] during the American Revolutionary War. [[Loyalists|Loyalist]] Jägers, found within the British Army, wore a olive-green coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather. [[Patriots|Patriot]] Jägers, found within the [[Continental Army]], wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horsehair trim. | ||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
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Jägers were not altogether common in the cities of [[Boston]] and [[New York City|New York]]; however, when Connor became [[Social Stealth#Notoriety|notorious]], they would comb the city, actively searching for him. As a guard archetype, Jägers were smarter and much more aggressive than plain British Regulars, and would employ advanced tactics and detection skills. Accompanying this, Jägers were highly agile and could chase Connor across rooftops. | Jägers were not altogether common in the cities of [[Boston]] and [[New York City|New York]]; however, when Connor became [[Social Stealth#Notoriety|notorious]], they would comb the city, actively searching for him. As a guard archetype, Jägers were smarter and much more aggressive than plain British Regulars, and would employ advanced tactics and detection skills. Accompanying this, Jägers were highly agile and could chase Connor across rooftops. | ||
In terms of weaponry, Jägers were commonly seen using sabers and flintlock pistols, and would punch and lunge their weapons in close quarters, as well as attacking from a distance. Usually, Jägers would attack in quick succession, of 3 to 4 thrusts, making it harder for them to be countered. They also carried some [[Bombs|grenades]], and would occasionally throw them during combat. Some soldiers would use muskets in battle. | In terms of weaponry, Jägers were commonly seen using sabers and [[Firearms|flintlock pistols]], and would punch and lunge their weapons in close quarters, as well as attacking from a distance. Usually, Jägers would attack in quick succession, of 3 to 4 thrusts, making it harder for them to be countered. They also carried some [[Bombs|grenades]], and would occasionally throw them during combat. Some soldiers would use muskets in battle. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In German, Jäger means "huntsman" or "hunter". | *In German, Jäger means "huntsman" or "hunter". | ||
*On a historical note, Jägers were a type of light infantry, meaning that they were, like most other Hessian auxiliaries, suited to the use of muzzle-loading firearms. However, Jägers were also trained in the basics of melee infantry, and thus, they carried sabers on their person in case the need arose for close quarters combat. This is ironic, given their in-game efficiency at close distances and their seemingly proficient approach to swordsmanship. They were not however, trained in the use of grenades, contradictory to their in-game ability to toss them at the player. As Jägers were only a small division of Hessian troops, other divisions such as Hessian Grenadiers were trained to use such weapons. | *On a historical note, Jägers were a type of light infantry, meaning that they were, like most other Hessian auxiliaries, suited to the use of muzzle-loading firearms. However, Jägers were also trained in the basics of melee infantry, and thus, they carried sabers on their person in case the need arose for close quarters combat. This is ironic, given their in-game efficiency at close distances and their seemingly proficient approach to swordsmanship. They were not however, trained in the use of grenades, contradictory to their in-game ability to toss them at the player. As Jägers were only a small division of Hessian troops, other divisions such as Hessian [[Grenadiers]] were trained to use such weapons. | ||
*While the Continental Army had their own variant of Jägers in-game, the Patriot forces never actually hired any Hessian mercenaries during the American Revolutionary War. However, the Patriots did give land and compensation to any Hessians who deserted the British Army. | *While the Continental Army had their own variant of Jägers in-game, the Patriot forces never actually hired any Hessian mercenaries during the American Revolutionary War. However, the Patriots did give land and compensation to any Hessians who deserted the British Army. | ||
*Jägers commanded [[forts]] that were under British control, and were required to be killed for the fort to be captured by the Continental forces. | *Jägers commanded [[forts]] that were under British control, and were required to be killed for the fort to be captured by the Continental forces. | ||
*[[Jacob Zenger]], a recruit of Connor's and later an [[Assassins|Assassin]], was a Hessian soldier until he arrived in the British colonies of America. | *[[Jacob Zenger]], a recruit of Connor's and later an [[Assassins|Assassin]], was a Hessian soldier until he arrived in the British colonies of America. | ||
*The term "Hessian" originated from the Landgrave Frederick II of Hesse-Kassel. Since the British Army required additional troops, Frederick II rented out his Hessian regiments to Great Britain, in which he raised a substantial fortune. Regiments from Hesse-Kassel also served the British in the suppression of the Rebellion of 1798 in Ireland. The term was used later to informally describe those of the King's German Legion in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic | *The term "Hessian" originated from the Landgrave Frederick II of Hesse-Kassel. Since the British Army required additional troops, Frederick II rented out his Hessian regiments to Great Britain, in which he raised a substantial fortune. Regiments from Hesse-Kassel also served the British in the suppression of the Rebellion of 1798 in [[Ireland]]. The term was used later to informally describe those of the King's German Legion in the [[French Revolutionary Wars|French Revolutionary]] and [[Napoleonic Wars]]. | ||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 27 March 2016
Jägers, also colloquially referred to as Hessians, were a detachment of German troops that were contracted by the British to fight in the American Revolutionary War. However, they operated independently of most British protocols.
Disciplined and well trained in the woodlands of Southwestern Germany, Jägers specialized in deep forest and wilderness combat, tactics and reconnaissance, as well as unconventional warfare. As such, they were regarded as an elite scouting unit, used for surveying an area ahead of a body of troops or leading the way on the front lines.
The Jägers gained a fierce reputation as fearsome warriors and reliable, disciplined troops, and they were well respected within the ranks of the British Army.
Appearance
There were two types of Jägers located in Colonial America during the American Revolutionary War. Loyalist Jägers, found within the British Army, wore a olive-green coat with red trim, black boots and a tricorn hat with a red feather. Patriot Jägers, found within the Continental Army, wore a green coat with gold trim, black boots, and a metal helmet with black horsehair trim.
Combat
During the American Revolutionary War, Jägers were the toughest enemies in that they could not be directly attacked, counter-attacked, or thrown. Whenever Connor attempted to do so, it would result in a parry or a retaliatory counter. The only known ways to kill them were to use the environment, lethal tools, turning them into human shields, or through disarming them and repeatedly attacking the Jägers while they were vulnerable.
Jägers were not altogether common in the cities of Boston and New York; however, when Connor became notorious, they would comb the city, actively searching for him. As a guard archetype, Jägers were smarter and much more aggressive than plain British Regulars, and would employ advanced tactics and detection skills. Accompanying this, Jägers were highly agile and could chase Connor across rooftops.
In terms of weaponry, Jägers were commonly seen using sabers and flintlock pistols, and would punch and lunge their weapons in close quarters, as well as attacking from a distance. Usually, Jägers would attack in quick succession, of 3 to 4 thrusts, making it harder for them to be countered. They also carried some grenades, and would occasionally throw them during combat. Some soldiers would use muskets in battle.
Trivia
- In German, Jäger means "huntsman" or "hunter".
- On a historical note, Jägers were a type of light infantry, meaning that they were, like most other Hessian auxiliaries, suited to the use of muzzle-loading firearms. However, Jägers were also trained in the basics of melee infantry, and thus, they carried sabers on their person in case the need arose for close quarters combat. This is ironic, given their in-game efficiency at close distances and their seemingly proficient approach to swordsmanship. They were not however, trained in the use of grenades, contradictory to their in-game ability to toss them at the player. As Jägers were only a small division of Hessian troops, other divisions such as Hessian Grenadiers were trained to use such weapons.
- While the Continental Army had their own variant of Jägers in-game, the Patriot forces never actually hired any Hessian mercenaries during the American Revolutionary War. However, the Patriots did give land and compensation to any Hessians who deserted the British Army.
- Jägers commanded forts that were under British control, and were required to be killed for the fort to be captured by the Continental forces.
- Jacob Zenger, a recruit of Connor's and later an Assassin, was a Hessian soldier until he arrived in the British colonies of America.
- The term "Hessian" originated from the Landgrave Frederick II of Hesse-Kassel. Since the British Army required additional troops, Frederick II rented out his Hessian regiments to Great Britain, in which he raised a substantial fortune. Regiments from Hesse-Kassel also served the British in the suppression of the Rebellion of 1798 in Ireland. The term was used later to informally describe those of the King's German Legion in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Reference