Town Cryer 16, Mordheim Annual 2002, Kislevite Warband:
0-3 Streltsi; 25 gold crowns to hire
Firearms were first introduced to Kislev by Prince Boydinov of Erengrad. Though very popular among his people, the prince was considered quite eccentric (it was he that invented the mad game called Kislevite Roulette). Despite initial superstition as time past handguns have been accepted as essential weapons of war. In his legacy the prince had a large portion of his wealth set aside for the establishment and upkeep of a regiment of handgunners. The regiment continues to this day and its members are known as Streltsi. Soldiers from other cities in Kislev, most notably the capital, are sent here to train in the use of firearms with the Streltsi. In addition to their knowledge of handguns Streltsi are also trained to use a small halberd called the berdiche. In fact the berdiche and handgun are the most widely recognized symbols of the Streltsi. In combat Streltsi are able to use their berdiches as rests for their handguns, increasing their accuracy and making for a deadly weapon combination.
Weapons/Armor: Streltsi may be armed with weapons and armor chosen from the Streltsi equipment list. Note that Streltsi are the only Kislevite Warriors trained in the use of handguns.
Special Rules:
Gun-Rest: A Streltsi warrior armed with both halberd and handgun may use the halberd as a gun-rest. The warrior receives a +1 on his ‘to hit’ roll with the handgun, as long as he did not move that turn (this applies even if the warrior has a skill that allows him to move and shoot with his handgun – he must not move if he is to rest the gun).