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Games which are based on or feature concepts inspired by the the legend of King Arthur of Camelot, the Knights of the Round table, and the Quest for the Holy Grail.
Cavalry Troopers are warriors the specialized in mounted combat.
A theme used very often in fantasy and sci-fi settings is that of a brutal, totalitarian empire or kingdom whose armies oppress the common people. Evil Empires appear under many names in various game worlds, including simply "The Empire".
Gladiators may or may not be forced to fight. They are usually depicted as being from ancient Rome.
Henchmen are the loyal grunts caught in between the player and the main antagonist. Without them every game would be nothing more than a boss battle.
In certain games a player will be required to fire a bow from horseback. This idea is based around the use of horse archery by nomadic tribes from Central Asia, such as the Iranians, Huns, and Mongols.
Horse riding is mostly used in games to get around from one place to another quicker than you could on foot. They can also sometimes be used in combat or racing.
A heavily armored soldier in the service of a lord or cause. Typically a champion of good and a defender of the innocent.
A professional soldier of the Roman army.
The small models within the Lego franchise which represent people. They appear almost in every Lego game.
Armed forces. The arm of government that deals with fighting wars and protecting a nation from external or internal threats
The extraction of valuable minerals from the earth.
Combat based on organic (or similarly functioning) mounts. This can include melee or ranged attacks from horseback.
Combat between ships dates back to antiquity, and in the 20th century expanded to include the use of aircraft.
Peasants are agricultural laborers and countryfolk who are working the land, usually for others. Hobbies include farming, paying taxes, getting in the way of swordfights and being eaten by dragons.
Mars, Jupiter, Venus are all gods of Roman Mythology.
Forced labor, indentured servitude, humans relegated to property. One of the greatest affronts to individual freedom. Some games employ this as a gameplay mechanic or a major story point.
The Crusades were a series of Medieval wars waged by European Christian armies under the authority of the Pope against Islamic nations in the Holy Land. They lasted several centuries and are featured in numerous games.
The act of buying a particular good for a low price at one location, and selling it at another location for a higher price, resulting in a profit.
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