General of the Empire

General of the Empire is a Empire melee infantry unit in Total War: Warhammer. The Lord commander wades into battle, cutting foes apart and setting an example for the rest of the army.

Description
The armies of the Empire are led by warriors who have been trained to direct their forces as effortlessly as a swordsman wields a blade. First and foremost among these great leaders are the Elector Counts, inspirational and famous individuals whose mere presence can steady a wavering battle line. The knowledge that their count is personally fighting beside them is enough to embolden the courage of a province's soldiers and strengthen their resolve.

In practice, however, it is unfeasible for Elector Counts to command every force that must be dispatched, for the Empire is a dangerous land, and its territories are forever under attack from savage monsters and marauding armies. Often, command is delegated to a trusted soldier considered to be an honourable leader of men, and this officer will lead the province's forces when the count cannot. Of course there are always exceptions, and some of the more bellicose counts, such as Valmir von Raukov of Ostland, have an unhealthy love for the clash of swords and the thunder of cannons, thus taking to the field of battle whenever they can.

Many of the men appointed by an Elector Count to lead an army will also be nobles of the Empire, educated in martial pursuits from an early age - falconry, swordsmanship and hunting Beastmen in the forests. Others have risen through the ranks, having first stood amongst the rank and file with a bloody halberd in their hands. These officers vary greatly in standing, depending on the size of the force they lead, and can be known as captain, marshals, generals or simply commanders. Regardless of their station, the vast majority will be tried and tested veterans of many years who have a fine understanding of the craft of soldiering, having spent most of their lives fighting in defence of the Empire.

Abilities

 * Foe-Seeker
 * Stand Your Ground!
 * Hold the Line!

Items

 * Charmed Shield
 * Runefang

Mounts

 * Warhorse
 * Barded Warhorse
 * Imperial Pegasus
 * Imperial Griffon

Strategy
The General of the Empire is essentially a budget Karl Franz/Boris Todbringer. Both are notable for being more offensive/defensive respectively. That being said, the General is not useless. The Imperial Griffon mount allows him mobility and armour-piercing to devastate enemies. He is simply overshadowed by those two Legendary Lords and the utility of the Arch Lector.