Battle of Systerback 1703 scenario

[Paul59]

My new scenario, Systerback 1703, is now available for download. There is only one version, Single Player Russian. This was one of the more obscure battles of the Great Northern War, but was one of the first Russian victories against the normally invincible Swedes.

You start with only the Renne Dragoon Regiment on the battlefield, quickly followed by three other dragoon regiments. Later in the scenario the two large Russian Guard Infantry Regiments arrive. You need to get these into action as soon as possible, their firepower should swing the battle in your favour. Meanwhile try to do as much damage as you can with your dragoon cavalry, without losing too many. Be careful, they don't stand a chance in melee against the Swedish cavalry!

Here are some of the design notes;

1) I have assumed that the 13 artillery pieces that the Swedes had were battalion guns.

2) I have reduced all infantry units (except Swedes) using less sophisticated firing techniques to 80% Musket. As the Swedes have the Salvo capability, they are already reduced at short range and if I reduce their Salvo percentage that would affect their impact capability. So I withdrawn their Regimental gun capability instead, although I have kept the LG graphic.

4) As the Swedish troops in this battle were not under direct command of the King, and were mostly third rate, and there are no non pike armed infantry regiments present, I have not used the RBS socket bayonet mod for this scenario. The Swedish infantry do not have increased movement rates in this scenario.

5) To make this scenario a little harder for the Russians I have made the Sestra an unfordable river in this scenario, it can only be crossed at the bridge.

6) Difficulty Rating; Hard.

7) Sideicons are as follows;

Swedish; King Charles XII, I have been unable to find a portrait of Abraham Cronhjort who actually commanded at this battle.

Russian; Peter I, Tsar of Russia, apparently commanded the army at Systerback.

[smjohnso77]

Great one Paul? What is next? Love your stuff! Thanks!

[Paul59]

Thanks,

The Battle of Jakobstadt (1704) will be next.

[smjohnso77]

Sounds great!

[Ilovepies]

I believe this badger is Cronhjort. Probably not good enough quality.

Loving the scenarios.

[Paul59]

Thanks for the picture, it is a bit too small though.

[smjohnso77]

Battle Jakobstadt is another great one Paul. Thank you for the game!