Principality of New Antioch - Trench Crusade Wiki

Overview

• New Antioch, officially the Principality of New Antioch, is a Christian city-state.
• Acts as the Church’s main defense against Heretic forces in the Levant.
• Built on the site of ancient Antioch, northeast Mediterranean.
• Borders exclusively with lands controlled by Heretic forces.
• Commanded by the Duke of New Antioch, currently Duke Constantine.

Historical Background

• Originally fortified in 1102 as a defense against Heretic incursions.
• Destroyed in 1545 by a mysterious infernal weapon.
• Rebuilt in 1559, completed in 1595, by decree of the Sword Congress of Vienna.
• Maintains a principal role in defense against Hell forces.

Defense and Military Structure

• Fortifications:
  • City known for its impregnable walls with seventy-seven towers.
  • Hundreds of Anchorite Shrines within walls for vigilant defense.
• Military Operations:
  • Small forces venture into No Man’s Land for intelligence, artifacts, and raids.
  • Warbands operate independently under Duke's commission, competing for resources.

Officer Corps

• Lieutenants: Frontline leaders; responsible for supplies and maintaining morale.
• Trench Clerics: Provide spiritual support and perform healing miracles.
• Sniper Priests: Blind ritualistically, rely on faith for combat effectiveness.

Soldiery

• Yeomen: Basic troops, numerous and well-equipped.
• Shocktroopers: Specialist assault troops for enemy defenses.
• Combat Engineers: Handle bunker destruction and battlefield fortifications.
• Mechanised Heavy Infantry: Elite troops with heavy weaponry and enhancements.
• Combat Medics: Provide battlefield medical support, adept in combat.

Notable Characters

• Duke Constantine XI: Current Duke.
• Alexios Cerularius: Historical Patriarch, author of Book of Battle Prayers.
• Melchior Gessel: Historian, author of Official and True Annals of the Church History.

Visuals

• Features images of Mechanised Heavy Infantry Patrol, New Antioch's logo, and insignia.

References

• Detailed references of cited materials available in the original wiki article.