DBA Armies

IV/37 INDONESIAN & MALAY 1222 AD - 1511 AD

This list covers the Javanese empires of Singhasari and Majapahit, the Malay sultanate of Malacca, the Moluccas (or “Spice Islands”) and other states of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, from the founding of Singhasari until the fall of Malacca to the Portuguese. Horsemen skirmished with javelins and shield, foot attacked fiercely “as though conscious of no peril” with sword or kris, shield and throwing spears. Gunpowder weapons were used from 1400. References: Early Mapping of Southeast Asia T. Suarez, A Short History of Indonesia C. Brown.

IV/37a — Malay or Sumatran Army 1222 AD - 1511 AD

List: 1 x General (El), 1 x elephants (El), 6 x warriors (4Wb), 2 x archers (3Bw or Ps), 1 x skirmishers with blowpipe or javelins or handgun (Ps), 1 x warriors (4Wb) or noble cavalry (LH) or cannon (Art)
Terrain: Littoral
Aggression: 1
Enemies:
Allies: II/42d

IV/37c — Javanese Army 1222 AD - 1511 AD

List: 1 x General in ceremonial chariot with foot guards (CWg) or on elephant (El), 1 x noble cavalry (LH), 7 x warriors (4Wb), 2 x archers with “huge” bows (3Lb), 1 x skirmishers with blowpipe or javelins or bow (Ps)
Terrain: Littoral
Aggression: 1
Enemies:
Allies: IV/37a

IV/37d — Other Armies 1222 AD - 1511 AD

List: 1 x General (3Wb), 7 x warriors (3WDb), 2 x archers (3Bw or Ps), 1 x skirmishers with blowpipe or javelin (Ps), 1 x warband (3Wb) or noble cavalry (LH)
Terrain: Littoral
Aggression: 1
Enemies: