This post is of page 166-167, which features concept artworks of generic classes (Knights, Soldiers, Generals, Myrmidons, Fighters, Swordmasters, Thieves, Assassins, Archers, Snipers, and Wyvern Riders). This is two of four of the pages, the other two of which will be posted on an individual post tomorrow. The commentary is translated both on the page and here on this post.

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Translated text:

Class Designs

These are designs of generic models for various classes (units). Up through page 169, non-promoted classes are shown on the left, and promoted classes on the right. Male and female models are shown side-by-side for some of the classes as well.

[01] The Knight units [unmounted]. The higher classes are on the right. When they reach the highest rank, they gain a shield. [02] [Armored] Knights. The design of the highest ranking one was used for “The Black Knight” as well. [03] Pegasus Knight (and related) units. The split miniskirt and long knight boots are a series standard in style. [04] Wyvern Riders. The design of their pants are plain in order to allow them to fly wyverns with ease. [05] Archers. You can get a good sense of equipment around their waists. [06] Swordmasters. Their design follows the usual series’ conventions. [07] Myrmidons, or (possibly) Fighters. They use quite a few belts. [08] Thief (male) on the left, and Assassin (male) on the right. The Assassin design is the same as Volke’s. [09] An advanced thief class unit. They feature cloaks that come up to their mouths.

Notes/Observations:

• To clarify, the “knights (unmounted)” refers to Sword/Lance/Axe Knights (more commonly known as Cavaliers in the English versions of the other games).
• Most interesting is how there are female designs for classes that never use them (for the enemy).

Japanese text (original):

兵種デザイン

兵種（ユニット）別の共通デザイン群。Ｐ．１６９にかけて下級職（左）と上級職（右）、または同兵種の男女の組み合わせで配した。

０１騎士系ユニット。右に行くほど上級職となる。最上級クラスは盾を装備。０２重歩兵ユニット。最上級用のデザインは「漆黒の騎士」に転用された。０３ペガサスナイト系ユニット。スリットの入ったミニスカートに長い騎士のブーツはシリーズ定番のスタイル。０４ドラゴンナイト。飛竜に乗りやすいよう、脚部のパーツは簡素なデザイン。０５アーチャー。腰まわりのざっくり感がいい。０６ソードマスター。意匠はシリーズの伝統に倣っている。０７剣士、あるいは戦士。ベルトを多用されている。０８盗賊・男（左）とアサシン・男（右）。アサシンのデザインはフォルカそのもの。０９上級盗賊系ユニット。口元までを覆うマントが特徴。