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Ming Dynasty Militarized (Units Only) [Cathay Historical Reskin] - 震旦兵模历史化 (士卒版)

A separate mod from my Cathay Ming Militarized historical reskin mod; This only adds the parent mod's redesigns of the Grand Cathay units (Peasant, Jade Warriors, Iron Hail gunners + other artillery), to add a bit more historical flavour to Grand Cathay. For the full experience, subscribe to that mod instead.

Changes include:

Peasant Conscripts
Changed appearance to resemble the soldiers as seen on the Ming-era "Wokou Tujuan"-painting, and renamed to "Garrison Guards". Because technically in Chinese history, peasant conscripts (that is drafted non-professional militia from non-military backgrounds) weren't particularly common, as the system of recruitment always changed from dynasty to dynasty.
Thus they are changed to the more period-appropriate "Weisuo"(卫所) or "Guard battalions", which used hereditary soldiery from assigned military households and families (called fubing-system) given lands to cultivate and garrison, and in return would serve as soldiers during war. A kind of semi-self-reliant military social class.

Jade Warriors
The infantry now wear kettle-hats used by military of the Ming Dynasty to differentiate from the cavalry. The cavalry will still keep their vanilla helmets and neck-guard, as it is what heavy cavalry in the Jin- and Tang Dynasties actually wore.

Iron Hail Gunners
Gunners now wear red Yongzi(勇字)-kettle helmets, to complete their look as based on Ming-era Chinese military paintings like Departure Herald and Return Clearing.

Crane Gunners
Crane Gunners have helmets based on the the Shenjiying[commons.wikimedia.org], the real-life firearms division of the Ming Dynasty. The Crane Gunners also have shield patterns used during the Ming Dynasty[greatmingmilitary.blogspot.com]

Models for brigandine armours and Yongzi-helmet originally made by BOBOS and KeVin (currently the dev of Cangloong City) for the use of modding, with other assets jury-rigged by me.

Recommend to use with:
Grand Cathay Flag - 天朝旗帜 (to complete the aesthetic)

My previous Cathay Historical Reskin mods:
Cathay Authentic Names
Cathay Ming Dynasty Militarized
Cathay Ming Officers
Cathay True Ancient Ancestors
Ming Militarized Dead's Jade Army Expansion
Ming Militarized Dead's Cathay Unit Expansion