Emperor Claudius Rome Posted June 1, 2009 I have proof that the imperial soldiers are french. The reason being is the flag, lets take a look The flag has a crown on It, which takes out the idea of them being american because the americans rebeled from monarchy. The proof that they aren't the british navy is the fleur de lis on the corners Note: You don't have to change you personall opion obviously, its gust something i've found. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hound Knight Posted June 1, 2009 Ha! I knew it! Now we can destroy the Bluecoats without guilt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Claudius Rome Posted June 1, 2009 Ya, Take that frenchies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumanPackMule Posted June 1, 2009 (edited) But if they're French, they wouldn't be capable of producing a worthy force to be used by Lego, given their military record? Edited June 1, 2009 by Arthas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Claudius Rome Posted June 1, 2009 They almost conquered europe. (Yet that was a feet acomplished by alot of men ie trajan) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Redblade Posted June 5, 2009 I KNEW they were French! That fleur de lis on the flag that came with my Broadside's Brig is a dead giveaway. (Plus I did always notice a distinct smell of wine and old cheese whenever one walked into the room. ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Lock Posted June 5, 2009 They almost conquered europe. (Yet that was a feet acomplished by alot of men ie trajan) But look what happened after that, Downhill since then...No offence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Claudius Rome Posted June 5, 2009 Non taken, I'm english Canadian, not french. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commodore Hornbricker Posted June 6, 2009 You got it all wrong. We put the fleur on the British naval flag to signify the number of French ships we sank that day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueBard Posted June 6, 2009 I've allways thought this detail was pretty obvious, wasn't it? The Fleur de Lys is pretty recognizable as french... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Blackmoor Posted June 6, 2009 We had a lot of discussions about this subject a few months ago. In there became clear the Bluecoats are French, Redcoat British and Armada Spanish. On a side note it is what LEGO is, imagination! So Bluecoats can be used for British too, it's just how you like it. My personal opinion: Bluecoats are French Redcoats are British Armada guys are Spanish Islanders are .... Islanders! I bet you didn't know that one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Lock Posted June 6, 2009 We had a lot of discussions about this subject a few months ago. In there became clear the Bluecoats are French, Redcoat British and Armada Spanish.On a side note it is what LEGO is, imagination! So Bluecoats can be used for British too, it's just how you like it. My personal opinion: Bluecoats are French Redcoats are British Armada guys are Spanish Islanders are .... Islanders! I bet you didn't know that one! But thats the problem with my Which are you? Thread. People who were on the British side voted Bluecoats because they though British officers wore Blue. But now, hopefully we know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zuntir Posted June 6, 2009 My personal opinion:Bluecoats are French Redcoats are British Armada guys are Spanish Islanders are .... Islanders! I bet you didn't know that one! Agreed. Redcoats for the win! But wait a second. What nationality are pirates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Lock Posted June 6, 2009 Agreed. Redcoats for the win!But wait a second. What nationality are pirates? They can come from diffrent countries, But the greatest pirates came from England, Such as Blackbeard, Edward England, Bartholomew Roberts, Henry Avery, Mary Read... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zuntir Posted June 6, 2009 You forgot about mighty cpt. Redbeard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Blackmoor Posted June 6, 2009 Agreed. Redcoats for the win! WHAT did you say there? But wait a second. What nationality are pirates? Also a lot of Americans in the time of the American war of Independance, English sailors gone mad and sail under false flag. And the Chinese waters were crowded with pirates. They came from Singapore and from the countless little islands in the Asian waters. LEGO Pirates can have every nationality in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2good Posted June 6, 2009 My personal opinion:Islanders are .... Islanders! I bet you didn't know that one! They are?!? I never knew that!!! On Topic: I always knew Bluecoats were French. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleksandar Posted June 6, 2009 Y'know that the great " Napolean" got defeated when he attacked Russia? I probably spelled Napolean wrong, but I'm an American so technically I get a free ignorant pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Claudius Rome Posted June 6, 2009 No you don't, everybody gets one. It won't llast a lifetime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ratshot Posted June 6, 2009 It doesn't take much to figure out that he Blue coats are French, The Red coats are British and the pirates are every nationality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emperor Claudius Rome Posted June 6, 2009 From Cornish to spanish. From arab to amerindian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Wellington Posted June 7, 2009 I knew that they were french since when I was watching "Horatio Hornblower: The Wrong War" Horatio found a hat on the floor with an artillary symbol simillar to the flagm and the symbol belonged to the frenchies I beleive. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admiral Croissant Posted June 7, 2009 I think the colour of the uniforms doesn't matter a lot for bluecoats and redcoats. On the british ships, soldiers wore red clothes and naval officers wore blue clothes. I think a french ship should just wear the bluecoats flag and a british ship should have a redcoat's flag. It can be nice to make the crew in the same colour as the flag, but if you prefer the historically accuracy, you can also choose the real colours. That's what I think, people shouldn't take these things too accurate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wes Posted June 8, 2009 For Bluecoats and redcoats, I go by the Lego version - the Imperial Soldiers (blue and new red) and the Imperial Guard are just different uniforms of the same anti-pirate faction. They're just "Imperials," not French or British. I do, however, use the Imperial Armada guys as a Spanish themed opposing faction since they're so different. It would be interesting for the person at Lego who was responsible for the blue to red color change to explain the logic behind it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites