Ranks and what they do:
Each Regiment has a rank structure that gives you a different model and weaponry/equipment set. Some of the equipment provides buffs, all listed below.
Ranker:
Basic grunt, weapon is usually Musket with bayonet with ammo box of 30 cartridges and sabre briquet/short sword depending on the army and regiment selected.
Ensign / sergeant:
Armed with cutlass if Prussian/French/Russian/British and the colours or a colour lance if your cavalry. Ensigns give out the reload time buffs. Limited either to 2 a regiment or unlimited depending on server settings.
Captain/officer:
Flintlock pistol with eight cartridges and a broadsword as well as the vital telescope for spotting. Captains give all their men accuracy buffs. Limited either to 2 a regiment or unlimited depending on server settings.
Musician AKA Drummer/Flautist/Bugler/Cornet player/Bagpiper:
Cutlass and your instrument to play on the battlefield. Skirmishers and Cavalry get silly war trumpets! (Bugles/cornets). Musicians have buffs with their instruments that give melee bonuses to line and speed movement bonuses to cavalry and light infantry. Limited either to 2 a regiment or unlimited depending on server settings.
Ranker:
Basic grunt, weapon is usually Musket with bayonet with ammo box of 30 cartridges and sabre briquet/short sword depending on the army and regiment selected.
Ensign / sergeant:
Armed with cutlass if Prussian/French/Russian/British and the colours or a colour lance if your cavalry. Ensigns give out the reload time buffs. Limited either to 2 a regiment or unlimited depending on server settings.
Captain/officer:
Flintlock pistol with eight cartridges and a broadsword as well as the vital telescope for spotting. Captains give all their men accuracy buffs. Limited either to 2 a regiment or unlimited depending on server settings.
Musician AKA Drummer/Flautist/Bugler/Cornet player/Bagpiper:
Cutlass and your instrument to play on the battlefield. Skirmishers and Cavalry get silly war trumpets! (Bugles/cornets). Musicians have buffs with their instruments that give melee bonuses to line and speed movement bonuses to cavalry and light infantry. Limited either to 2 a regiment or unlimited depending on server settings.
