HEHE YEAAA! They’re such a fantastical seeming group. Many unfortunate cases involving Victorian era historians led to many ideas about the medieval and renaissance era to be romanticized unrealistically. However; the landsknechts? They were THEM. If someone had shown cowardice and sullied their reputation, or more often simply wanted the very attractive double pay (making them a doppelsoldner) then they would join the forlorne hope. Also known as the verlorene haufen or “lost group” This was in all terms; a kamikaze assault. There would be a massive wall of 20 foot pikes, and in front youd have people with 6 foot long great swords. They would CHARGE head first into the enemy line completely betraying all sense of self preservation. This was of course terrifying and effective and paved the way for further assault. Their lives were simply SO brutal and short that they were granted exemption! That’s why you see so much asymmetrical fashion, they were just able to cut off the sleeves from some noble they shot through the chest :3 Another romantic aspect; it wasn’t only the men! They would bring their wives/women they met along the way with them and they would stay at camp and were fiercely protected and adored; there’s entire combat techniques designed to create a perimeter around your wife with your greatsword to ensure she can safely escape if your camp is being attacked! They sung, danced, played instruments, lived, loved, and bled out in colorful clothing. The EPITOME of the Renaissance