Band of the Iron Bull
The Band of the Iron Bull are one of the most well-known and respected mercenary companies of the Old World. Through countless assignments and conflicts they have proven their capabilities and trustworthiness to their clients, earning their place as the go-to army-for-hire for small to mid-sized nations.
~ Excerpt from an offer sent to the ruler of a small nation within the Nemosian Free States
(Authors Note: Yes, I know it is bad practice to simply copy the claims of the article's subject, but it is rather difficult to attain better information from independent and objective sources on this matter. Readers of this encyclopedia are heavily advised to do their own research and not trust the words stated here, especially if they are seeking to hire mercenaries.)
~ Excerpt from an offer sent to the ruler of a small nation within the Nemosian Free States
(Authors Note: Yes, I know it is bad practice to simply copy the claims of the article's subject, but it is rather difficult to attain better information from independent and objective sources on this matter. Readers of this encyclopedia are heavily advised to do their own research and not trust the words stated here, especially if they are seeking to hire mercenaries.)
Composition
Manpower
Roghly 6000 combat personell and 2000 support personell.
Equipment
Varied, but of at least decent to very good quality for regular weapons and armor.
The Iron Bull posesses extensive stocks of specialized equipment for sieges and other, more difficult, tasks.
Structure
A rigid chain of command, formed through merit and veterancy.
The smallest elements have a size of roughly 100 highly capable and reliable combat personell.
Tactics
The Band of the Iron Bull prides itself on its expertise in having perfected relentless frontal assaults. We have developed techiques to specifically eneable our men to approach basically any problem head-on.
Training
All members are trained rigorously, to ensure the best results possible for clients.
