The Peasant is the core unit of the game. They are workers, building improvements and buildings, and also can be trained into military units. They can also chop wood, work in the mines, or harvest in a farm.
They can be captured by enemy forces if there is no friendly military unit nearby. When there is a friendly unit nearby they will attempt to fight the enemy off. This usually fails because of their low health and attack.
It costs 30 food to produce one Peasant. Building time 200. Unit can be captured. Cost 0.10. Storm force: 10.
In game description
"Worker. Procures resources and constructs buildings. Relatively inexpensive. Ineffective in combat operations. Has less strike power than other European peasants. When entering a clash with an enemy, this unit should be accompanied by military units, otherwise it can be captured