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Title: [Hakkapeliitta] [EU/NA/OTHER]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 09, 2013, 07:00:20 pm

Hakkapeliitta

(Hakkapeliitta - roleplay cavalry themed clan)
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The sword-bearing cavalry men

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-Hakkapeliitta-

We are the Hakkapeliittas.

Hakkapeliitta is a historiographical term used for a Finnish light cavalryman in the service of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden during the Thirty Years' War (1618 to 1648). Hakkapeliitta is a 19th-century Finnish modification of a contemporary name given by foreigners in the Holy Roman Empire and variously spelled as Hackapelit, Hackapelite, Hackapell, Haccapelit, or Haccapelite. These terms were based on a Finnish battle cry hakkaa päälle (English: Hack on them; Swedish: hacka på), commonly translated as "Cut them down!"

HISTORY

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Hakkapeliitta is a historiographical term used for a Finnish light cavalryman in the service of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden during the Thirty Years' War (1618 to 1648). Hakkapeliitta is a 19th-century Finnish modification of a contemporary name given by foreigners in the Holy Roman Empire and variously spelled as Hackapelit, Hackapelite, Hackapell, Haccapelit, or Haccapelite. These terms were based on a Finnish battle cry hakkaa päälle (English: Hack on them; Swedish: hacka på), commonly translated as "Cut them down!"

The hakkapeliitta-style cavalry was first used during the Polish-Swedish Wars of the late 16th century. In the early 17th century the cavalry led by the Field Marshal Jacob De la Gardie participated in campaigns against Poland and Russia. The Hakkapeliitta cavalry men led by Field Marshal Gustaf Horn were vital to the Swedish victories in Germany during the Thirty Years' War.

The Hakkapeliitta were well-trained Finnish light cavalrymen who excelled in sudden and savage attacks, raiding and reconnaissance. The greatest advantage of the fast and lightly armored Hakkapeliitta cavalry was its charge. They typically had a sword, a helmet, and leather armor or a breastplate of steel. They would attack at a full gallop, fire the first pistol at twenty paces and the second at five paces, and then draw the sword. The horse itself was used like another weapon, as it was used to trample enemy infantry.

The horses used by the Hakkapeliitta were the ancestors of the modern Finnhorse; despite their small size they were strong and durable.

Aulis J. Alanen described the Finnish cavalry:

"Our Hakkapelites cannot have been any sort of fine representatives. I should mention a parade of the Gustaf albert troops in the Thirty Years' War, while the king still lived. At first went the blue, yellow, green etc. mercenaries of the regiment in their flashy gear. Then came, clothed so-so, bridles and baldricks repaired with birch bark and cord, legs hanging from the backs of their small, shaggy horses, cutlasses dragging on the ground, a troop of hollow-cheeked but stern-eyed men. When the Dutch ambassador inquired who they were, the last rider, a fat German Quartermaster in charge of the cargo proudly replied "The royal Life Guards:, pärkkele!"

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Hakkapeliitta's Outfit
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Light cavalry

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Medium cavalry

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Heavy cavalry

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Hakkapeliitta's Horses
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Light cavalry

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Medium cavalry

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Heavy cavalry

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Hakkapeliitta's Weapons
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One handed

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Polearm

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Polearm/sidearm

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Hakkapeliitta's "firearms"
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How to Join us

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Current Roster

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Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Tore on August 09, 2013, 07:04:12 pm

reserved

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Lord_Bernie_of_Voodoo on August 09, 2013, 07:49:28 pm

Like the theme from a historical standpoint. Good luck.

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 10, 2013, 11:25:12 am

"Then came, clothed so-so, bridles and baldricks repaired with birch bark and cord, legs hanging from the backs of their small, shaggy horses, cutlasses dragging on the ground, a troop of hollow-cheeked but stern-eyed men. When the Dutch ambassador inquired who they were, the last rider, a fat German Quartermaster in charge of the cargo proudly replied "The royal Life Guards:, pärkkele!"

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Zaalback on August 10, 2013, 12:02:03 pm

GO BEAT THEM ALL

Good luck guys, may the force of saatana be with you !

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Butan on August 10, 2013, 12:34:20 pm

Nice cavalry themed clan (its pretty rare and tough), GL.

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Quintus on August 10, 2013, 01:49:10 pm

Good Luck! Love the theme.

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Uther Pendragon on August 10, 2013, 02:49:02 pm

I can't get this out of my head sry

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Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Casimir on August 10, 2013, 04:01:49 pm

Looks good

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta - Roleplay clan] [EU]
Post by: Lennu on August 10, 2013, 07:35:11 pm

+1 nice lore there :D
But the most feared weapon of the Hakkapeliitta's was their reputation. Not the reputation described above, but the "bush-radio" rumors spread by the peasant housewives gossiping. Telling tales how nearby villages were raided by tall foreign cavalry men, who spoke foul language and yelled demonic chants while charging :lol:

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan] [EU]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 10, 2013, 09:02:44 pm

Perkele!

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan] [EU]
Post by: Artyem on August 11, 2013, 12:00:42 am

I would be honored to make an alt for this clan, I'm NA but my heritage calls!

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan] [EU]
Post by: Fuma Kotaro on August 11, 2013, 12:02:39 am

Herkku on a horse? that is like he is not leeching the max he'd ride would be a donkey

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan] [EU]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 11, 2013, 12:20:44 am

Quote from: Artyem on August 11, 2013, 12:00:42 am

I would be honored to make an alt for this clan, I'm NA but my heritage calls!

because this is still a small rp clan, more publicity would not hurt us. So do it!

Quote from: sF_Leonidas on August 11, 2013, 12:02:39 am

Herkku on a horse? that is like he is not leeching the max he'd ride would be a donkey

It is time to spend my Infinite amount of money!

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan]
Post by: Tore on August 11, 2013, 02:00:10 am

Hakkaa päälle!

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 11, 2013, 07:43:47 pm

Where are the recruits :twisted:

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan]
Post by: Uther Pendragon on August 11, 2013, 09:22:09 pm

In sauna

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 12, 2013, 04:15:36 pm

Join the sauna, mates.

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 13, 2013, 01:11:44 pm

bump

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 14, 2013, 11:24:17 am

hump

Title: Re: [NEW] [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 14, 2013, 10:11:15 pm

dump

Title: [Hakkapeliitta - RP clan]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 16, 2013, 03:40:47 pm

punp

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta] [EU/NA/OTHER]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 17, 2013, 01:09:59 pm

daily punp

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta] [EU/NA/OTHER]
Post by: Uther Pendragon on August 17, 2013, 03:51:55 pm

Perkele its not your trade-thread don't hump it so hard :o

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta] [EU/NA/OTHER]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 17, 2013, 04:00:04 pm

Quote from: Uther Pendragon on August 17, 2013, 03:51:55 pm

Perkele its not your trade-thread don't hump it so hard :o

at least i don't post 50 "funny gifs and maymays" daily, like other clans do.

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta] [EU/NA/OTHER]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 18, 2013, 08:56:58 pm

daily punp

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Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 20, 2013, 08:49:24 am

punp

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta] [EU/NA/OTHER]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 20, 2013, 09:33:31 pm

2 guys joined :!:

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Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 22, 2013, 02:30:49 pm

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta] [EU/NA/OTHER]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 27, 2013, 08:16:09 am

weekly punp

Title: Re: [Hakkapeliitta] [EU/NA/OTHER]
Post by: Herkkutatti666 on August 31, 2013, 06:14:09 am

punp

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