Kingdom of Pergamon (Macedonian Wars) Missile Infantry

Pergamoi Epilektoi Peltastai

(Pergamene Elite Peltasts)

Unusually well-armoured skirmishers, these peltasts serve as the assault force of Pergamene armies, the first troops to storm into the fray.

These skirmishers were named for their small crescent-shaped leather or wicker shields or 'peltai'. It was a common habit to name troops for their shield style in the Greek world. They wore little or no armour and carried three javelins. After harassing the enemy by flinging javelins, they would hastily retreat before any counter-charge or flanking move could be carried out. As armies developed and tactics became more complex, peltasts were expected to take part in hand-to-hand combat: with such expectation they were given stiffened linen cuirasses and short swords. They were still expected to use javelins, but could then join in the close fighting. Eventually, peltasts even exchanged their characteristic shield for the heavier thureos. Their name and battlefield function remained unchanged.

Abilities

Pergamoi Epilektoi Peltastai

• Stamina (average)
  Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
• Concentrate Fire
  The unit fires its missiles towards a spot causing damage to everyone in the area of effect
• Throw Javelin (medium)
  The unit throws its javelins towards a spot causing damage to everyone in the area of effect
  NOTE: you cannot throw javelins when you are inside a formation

Attributes

• Disciplined
  This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport

• Very poor hull strength
• Very slow speed
• Weak ramming

Pergamoi Epilektoi Peltastai

• Very good attack
• Average defence
• Average damage but low armour penetration
• Good morale

Kingdom of Pergamon (Macedonian Wars) Units
General (3)
1.Epilektoi Hoplitai
2.Xystophoroi
3.Somatophylakes Hippeis
Melee Infantry (16)
4.Cladio Argos
5.Catuiros Calgo
6.Curoas
7.Kares Pezoi
8.Skiritai Machairaphoroi
9.Agrianoi Pelekophoroi
10.Cordinau Orca
11.Thrakioi Pezoi
12.Local Armed Townsfolk
13.Local Townsfolk
14.Greek Citizens
15.Local Citizens
16.Okhlos
17.Pergamoi Thureophoroi Machairaphoroi
18.Somatophylakes Thorakitai
19.Supply Crew
Missile Infantry (16)
20.Mysoi Sphendonetai
21.Kretai Toxotai
22.Skiritai Peltastai
23.Agrianoi Peltastai
24.Thrakioi Peltastai
25.Rhodioi Sphendonetai
26.Local Bowmen
27.Local Archers
28.Greek Archers
29.Local Slingers
30.Psiloi Toxotai
31.Psiloi Akontistai
32.Psiloi Sphendonetai
33.Pergamoi Epilektoi Peltastai
34.Pergamoi Peltastai
35.Phrygioi Peltastai
Hoplite/Pike Infantry (17)
36.Erin-mesh Uriki
37.Ephesoi Phalangitai
38.Athenai Hoplitai
39.Korinthoi Epistratoi Hoplitai
40.Korinthoi Ekdromoi Hoplitai
41.Spartiatai Hoplitai
42.Thessalikoi Epistratoi Hoplitai
43.Thessalikoi Ekdromoi Hoplitai
44.Macedonikoi Phalangitai
45.Greek Militia
46.Greek Hoplites
47.Epilektoi Hoplitai
48.Epistratoi Phalangitai
49.Ekdromoi Hoplitai
50.Epistratoi Hoplitai
51.Phalangitai
52.Pergamoi Hoplitai
Spear Infantry (10)
53.Galatai Lugoae
54.Phrygioi Pantodapoi
55.Kretai Haploi
56.Korinthoi Thureophoroi
57.Thessalikoi Thureophoroi
58.Local Tribesmen
59.Local Militia
60.Local Town Guard
61.Thureophoroi
62.Epilektoi Thureophoroi
Melee Cavalry (6)
63.Galatai Epos
64.Greek Cavalry
65.Somatophylakes Hippeis
66.Hippeis Thureophoroi Galathraikes
67.Pergamoi Hippeis
68.Baggage Train
Missile Cavalry (3)
69.Hippakontistai
70.Tarantinoi Hippeis
71.Thureophoroi Hippeis
Shock Cavalry (2)
72.Hippeis Thessalikoi
73.Xystophoroi
Fixed Artillery (3)
74.Polybolos
75.Oxybeles (Fixed)
76.Oxybeles (Bastion)
Field Artillery (3)
77.Lithobolos
78.Lithobolos (Bastion)
79.Oxybeles
Special (1)
80.Molossoi Kyon
Admiral (2)
81.Scorpion Trieres - Epibatoi Toxotai
82.Tower Penteres - Epibatoi
Melee Ship (5)
83.Assault Dieres - Epibatoi
84.Tower Penteres - Epibatoi
85.Assault Tetreres - Epibatoi
86.Trieres - Epibatoi
87.Fire Pot Dieres - Epibatoi
Missile Ship (3)
88.Pursuit Trihemiolia - Epibatoi Toxotai
89.Raiding Hemiolia - Epibatoi Toxotai
90.Scorpion Trieres - Epibatoi Toxotai
Artillery Ship (1)
91.Light Artillery Penteres - Lithobolos (Ship)
Transport Ship (1)
92.Supply Ship - Supply Crew