The Briton will have appeared in three different sets of Anachronism, more than any other culture. Their first sweep was in Set 2, they were part of The Pirates in Set 6, and were revisited in Set 8 -- see the section on the status of Set 8.

"Briton" is a term that has broad (and multiple) definition. Though it can refer to a citizen of Great Britain, it's use in Anachronism does not seem that broad (hence separate cultures for The Scottish, The Irish, and The Welsh). Rather, the game seems to use it to refer to warriors from pre- and post-Roman Britain, as well as English warriors.

Brief History

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Britons in Anachronism

Set 2

Alfred the Great warrior pack

• Alfred the Great
  • Ealhswith
  • Longsword
  • Gambeson
  • Targe

Boudicca warrior pack

• Boudicca
  • Rhiannon
  • Goaf
  • Bratt
  • Carpat

King Arthur warrior pack

• King Arthur
  • Lady of the Lake
  • Excalibur
  • Chainmail Shirt
  • Merlin the Wise

Richard the Lionheart warrior pack

• Richard the Lionheart
  • Berengaria
  • Greatsword
  • Full Mail Hauberk
  • Chivalry

Robin Hood mail-in warrior pack

• Robin Hood
  • Maid Marion
  • Longbow
  • Leather Jerkin
  • Band of Merrie Men

Set 6 (Pirates)

Blackbeard mail-in warrior pack

• Blackbeard
  • Blackbeard's Jolly Roger
  • Pair o' Cutlasses
  • Fearsome Reputation
  • Pieces of Eight

Sir Francis Drake warrior pack

• Sir Francis Drake
  • Good Queen Bess
  • Swept-Hilt Rapier
  • El Draco
  • Letter of Marque

Set 8

Ethelfleda warrior pack

• Ethelfleda
  • Edward the Elder
  • Gaddhjalt
  • Burhs
  • Lady of the Mercians

Henry V warrior pack

• Henry V
  • Treaty of Troyes
  • Longbow and Stakes
  • Arrow Scars
  • Southampton Plot

King Edward warrior pack

• King Edward
  • Alainor of Castile
  • Arming Sword
  • Haubergeon
  • War Wolf

Uther Pendragon warrior pack

• Uther Pendragon
  • Ygerna
  • Sword in the Stone
  • The Half-Dead King
  • Dragon-shaped Comet

William the Conqueror warrior pack

• William the Conqueror
  • Tower of London
  • Norman Lance
  • Kite Shield
  • Domesday Book

Promotional Cards

• Stone of Destiny
• Queen Anne's Revenge

Status of Set 8

Currently, Anachronism and TriKing have entered a bit of a rough patch, financially. It has been the better part of a year since Set 7's release, and there is no timetable for Set 8. Michael Brown of TriKing has mentioned that plans are in place to relaunch Anachronism, with a stronger business model. What this "Anachronism 2.0" might signify for existing sets is unknown. The common perception is that Set 8 will not see the light of day -- at the very least, not in its current form.

Despite its status, Set 8 is being released pack-by-pack on the Anachronism forums. The game's lead developer, Steve McLaughlin (a.k.a. "Shteevie"), is the one releasing the card texts and sanctioning them for tournament use. In addition to the packs, he has so far spoiled a few promos from the unprinted Set 8. Starting in October 2007, these promos are meant to be printed out by Mercenaries/TOs, signed & numbered, and given out like normal tournament promos.

Triva

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Links

• Briton on Wikipedia