General Picton to the rescue!

This Fan Club was created for Napoleon: Total War players who continually find themselves awestruck by the heroic exploits of England's best unknown army commander, General Picton! For those who wish to bask in the radiance of his magnificence, or in the cool shade cast by his customary old top hat, this fan club is for you!


We'd like to tell you a little bit about General Picton. From an early age, Picton displayed a curious (some would go so far as to say obsessive) fascination with both military strategy and outdated headwear. Since in school he excelled at hopscotch and tiddlywinks, it was perfectly clear to him that he was cut out for a life in the military. From his humble debut in the British Army as the Duke of Wellington's boot scrubber, Picton rose quickly through the ranks, first attaining the post of battalion fashion coordinator, then captain of the suicide brigade, and finally major general, thanks in large part to his eccentric charm and dash-it-all attitude. Eventually given command of an entire army, General Picton accepted his new responsibility with all the grace and splendor befitting a man of his high calibre. As an object of cruel ridicule and the very symbol of all that was wrong with the army, General Picton was naturally well respected and loved by his men. The towering heights of his battlefield achievements are surpassed only by those of his trusty top hat. Unrivalled when it comes to either courage or vanity, General Picton is perhaps the most mediocre military genius of all time; his mere presence strikes fear in the hearts of his foes, and inspires those under his command to stop caring whether they win or not. He has personally snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on countless forgotten battlefields.

As you can see, the great General Picton is more than just a man. He is a legend. Metaphorically speaking, General Picton is a way of life. His timeless example of bravery, tenacity, and a good sense of style continue to endear him to many thousands of fans throughout the world.


We here at the General Picton Fan Club like to think that there is a little Picton in all of us.

Wikipedia article about General Picton[en.wikipedia.org]
Napoleon: Total War home page[www.totalwar.com]
Napoleon: Total War on Steam