Sparta (Macedonian Wars) Hoplite/Pike Infantry

Hippeis

Conditioned from the age of seven for a life on campaign, and dedicated to full-time military training, the Spartans were exceptionally well drilled and masters of their weaponry and equipment. Anyone who lost their shield in battle was dishonoured: while cuirass and helmet were for protecting the individual, the shield was seen as protection for the entire phalanx. As such, the Spartans were a highly-disciplined and co-ordinated force, largely superior to any other on the battlefield. It was the Spartans who led the defence of the Peloponnese against the Persians in 480BC and, after two full days of battle, fought the famous last stand at Thermopylae. 300 Spartans and their Greek allies blocked the tiny pass between the cliffs and the sea, forcing the Persians to attack their deadly phalanx head on. When a Greek traitor eventually caused the Spartans to be outflanked, they fought to the very last man. The time spent defeating the Spartans was just enough for the remaining Greek allies to prepare a fleet to defeat the Persian navy decisively near the island of Salamis, ending the war.

Unit Name Hippeis

Main Unit Key Gre_Royal_Spartans

Land Unit Key Gre_Royal_Spartans

Naval Unit Key pel_transport

Soldiers 300

Category Melee Infantry

Class Hoplite/Pike Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 1291

Recruitment Cost 1291

Upkeep Cost 258

Melee Attack 41

Weapon Damage 9

├ Melee Weapon spear4

├ Weapon Damage 9

├ Weapon Deadliness 0

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 4

├ Bonus vs. Elephants 10

└ Bonus vs Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 19

Melee Defence 88

├ Base Defence 36

├ Shield shield7

└ Shield Defence 52

Armour 14

├ Armour arm8

├ Armour Defence 14

└ Shield Armour 0

Health 20

├ Man Entity shoplite_heavy

├ Man Health 20

└ Bonus Hit Points 0

Base Morale 80

Abilities

• Stamina (excellent)
  Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
• Phalanx
  The unit enters a defensive formation that increases frontal defense but the unit's movement speed and attack are reduced

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.
• Expert Charge Defence
  This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

• Very good defensive unit
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Average attack
• Good morale

Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Hoplite Barracks (rom_HELLENIC_military_main_heavy_3) Level 2
Lv. 1	Royal Barracks (rom_HELLENIC_military_main_heavy_4) Level 3

Faction Availability
Macedonian Wars	Sparta (Macedonian Wars)