Stat	Value
Category	infantry
Class	missile
Morale	7
Hit Points	1
Primary Attack	9
Primary Charge	3
Secondary Attack	6
Secondary Charge	3
Armour	0
Defense Skill	4
Shield	2
Recruitment Cost	470
Upkeep Cost	200

• Superior
• Hardy
• Sapping Ability

These superior mercenaries from the Balearic Isles are famed for their ability as slingers. They can maintain a sustained and concentrated barrage on an enemy before rapidly falling back to avoid hand-to-hand combat.

Slingers carry a shoulder bag with lead shot and several spare slings suitable for various ranges (a shot typically weighs no more than 55g - a couple of ounces). Trained from infancy, these missile troops carry only a small shield for protection, and are best kept out of hand-to-hand combat. They are, however, highly mobile and don't tire easily.

Historically, Balearic mercenaries didn't always get paid in gold for their services. They weren't averse to payments in kind, such as wine and women!