I allways made my estimates about fractions more from the catalouges than the fig/set-counts. The cataloges displays more figs than there were in total in sets, alas, the sets counted just one time each do not represent the whole fraction.
crusaders would do well, but the black falcons would win. come on, they are just too cool! They may not have the most men, but they would still probably hold their ground against all of those factions.
"Only with the spirit of his ancestors and the might of the Sacred Blade could he emerge victorious."
Currently, considering my only factions are Fantasy Era, I could say my Crownies, being the biggest faction I have, would be most likely to prove victor in their combats.
But I won't.
I'm going to say that the Trolls will trump everyone they're up against. I've only got about sixty of them, but they're awesome.
So there!
Pass not beneath, O Caravan, or pass not singing. Have you heard
That silence where the birds are dead yet something pipeth like a bird?
Dave has pretty much laid out the facts, and I am going to have to agree with the facts!
With civilians on their side, resources are sure to abound. Incredible seige engines to topple even the mightiest Black Knight defense, and armorers and blacksmith to equip the peasant population should there be a need for an emergency militia.
The Black Falcons might have a cool insignia, but at the end of the day you are going to need to combine a couple of those Knight's Castles and Black Falcon's Fortresses if you want to hold off the Crusader's.
Forestmen might have the edge in ambushing should any foolish unit get lost in their forest, but they aren't going to win any wars hiding in there.
I love all of my Classics, but in reality, there is no match for the pure dominance of the Crusaders.
I honestly believe Jayko, Santis, Danju, and the rest are the most elite and well-trained of any Knight era, especially considering their hero quest and the Citadel of Orlan. In man-to-man combat, you could not defeat this Troupe, especially since they have the teamwork to defeat GIANT scorpions and Vladek!
However, the sheer volume of the Crusaders would force their surrender. Plus, you can't beat the original blacksmith shop!?