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Illyrian Militia

Throughout the civilised world, levies formed the backbone of many armies. Called to service from among citizens or subjects, levies followed a long tradition that began, in Greece at least, with hoplite warfare between the city-states. Equipped with spears, these levied phalanxes could present a formidable wall of spear points to other infantry and cavalry. What levies lacked in skill and discipline compared to professional soldiers and mercenaries they made up for in numbers and the advantage their weaponry provided. These troops, especially the citizen-levy of the Greek city-states, were at first expected to provide their own arms and equipment. As time passed the citizen army developed into a more formalised body in which arms and equipment were provided. Often, however, personal loyalty to a general or king replaced any sense of civic duty, although 'civic duty' might be grudging to say the least in men taken from their homes, families and livelihoods, and thrust into battle.

Illyrian Militia

Unit Name

Illyrian Militia

Main Unit Key

GAR_Ill_Tribal_Militia

Land Unit Key

GAR_Ill_Tribal_Militia

Naval Unit Key

pel_transport

Soldiers

200

Category

Melee Infantry

Class

Spear Infantry

Custom Battle Cost

538

Recruitment Cost

532

Upkeep Cost

100

Missile Damage

11

├ Missile Weapon

prec1

├ Projectile

prec1

├ Missile Damage

11

├ Missile Ap Damage

0

└ Base Reload Time

10

Accuracy

5

Range

80

Reload

0

Shots Per Minute

6

Ammunition

1

Melee Attack

18

Weapon Damage

9

├ Melee Weapon

spear2

├ Weapon Damage

9

├ Weapon Deadliness

0

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry

3

├ Bonus vs. Elephants

10

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

10

Melee Defence

46

├ Base Defence

15

├ Shield

shield2

└ Shield Defence

31

Armour

3

├ Armour

arm1

├ Armour Defence

3

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

20

├ Man Entity

medium_medium

├ Man Health

20

└ Bonus Hit Points

0

Base Morale

40

Abilities

Illyrian Militia
  • Stamina (average)
    Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.

Attributes

  • Expert Charge Defence
    This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
  • 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
Illyrian Militia
  • Average defensive unit
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Weak attack
  • Poor morale
Garrison Buildings
Illyrian Militia x 1 Meeting Ground
Meeting Ground
(rom_BARBARIAN_artisans_major_bronze_2)
Level 1
Woodworker
Woodworker
(rom_BARBARIAN_artisans_major_wood_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Economic Oppidium
Barbarian Economic Oppidium
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_major_trade_4)
Level 3
Chieftain's Hold
Chieftain's Hold
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_administration_2)
Level 1
Warlord's Hold
Warlord's Hold
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_administration_3)
Level 2
Great Hall
Great Hall
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_administration_4)
Level 3
Warhorse Pens
Warhorse Pens
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_horse_2)
Level 1
Warhorse Breeder
Warhorse Breeder
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_horse_3)
Level 2
Warhorse Ranch
Warhorse Ranch
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_horse_4)
Level 3
Storage Pit
Storage Pit
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_major_storage_2)
Level 1
Souterrain
Souterrain
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_major_storage_3)
Level 2
Smokehouse
Smokehouse
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_major_storage_4)
Level 3
Meeting Hall
Meeting Hall
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_public_2)
Level 1
Tavern
Tavern
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_public_3)
Level 2
Mead Hall
Mead Hall
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_public_4)
Level 3
Slave Trader
Slave Trader
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_slave_2)
Level 1
Slave Market
Slave Market
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_slave_3)
Level 2
Central Slave Pens
Central Slave Pens
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_slave_4)
Level 3
Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_trade_2)
Level 1
Public Market
Public Market
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_trade_3)
Level 2
Great Fair
Great Fair
(rom_BARBARIAN_commons_trade_4)
Level 3
Loremaster's Hut
Loremaster's Hut
(rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_research_2)
Level 1
Bards' Grove
Bards' Grove
(rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_research_3)
Level 2
Bardic Circle
Bardic Circle
(rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_research_4)
Level 3
Horse Pens
Horse Pens
(rom_BARBARIAN_enclosure_stables_2)
Level 1
Hall of the Ancestors
Hall of the Ancestors
(rom_BARBARIAN_public_guard_4)
Level 3
Illyrian Militia x 3 Barbarian City
Barbarian City
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_major_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Copper)
Barbarian Hamlet (Copper)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_copper_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Fish)
Barbarian Hamlet (Fish)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_fish_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Glassware)
Barbarian Hamlet (Glassware)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_glass_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Gold)
Barbarian Hamlet (Gold)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_gold_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Grain)
Barbarian Hamlet (Grain)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_grain_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Leather)
Barbarian Hamlet (Leather)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_hides_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Warhorse)
Barbarian Hamlet (Warhorse)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_horse_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Iron)
Barbarian Hamlet (Iron)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_iron_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Limestone)
Barbarian Hamlet (Limestone)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_limestone_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Marble)
Barbarian Hamlet (Marble)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_marble_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Olive Oil)
Barbarian Hamlet (Olive Oil)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_olives_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Purple Dye)
Barbarian Hamlet (Purple Dye)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_purple_dye_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Salt)
Barbarian Hamlet (Salt)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_salt_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Silk)
Barbarian Hamlet (Silk)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_silk_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Lead)
Barbarian Hamlet (Lead)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_silver_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Trained Slaves)
Barbarian Hamlet (Trained Slaves)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_slave_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Timber)
Barbarian Hamlet (Timber)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_timber_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet
Barbarian Hamlet
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_township_1)
Level 0
Barbarian Hamlet (Wine)
Barbarian Hamlet (Wine)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_wine_1)
Level 0
Illyrian Militia x 5 Barbarian Fortified City
Barbarian Fortified City
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_major_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Hundred
Barbarian Hundred
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_major_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Garrison Hundred
Barbarian Garrison Hundred
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_major_fort_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Copper)
Barbarian Village (Copper)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_copper_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Village (Fish)
Barbarian Village (Fish)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_fish_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Fish)
Barbarian Town (Fish)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_fish_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Glassware)
Barbarian Village (Glassware)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_glass_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Glassware)
Barbarian Town (Glassware)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_glass_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Gold)
Barbarian Village (Gold)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_gold_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Gold)
Barbarian Town (Gold)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_gold_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Grain)
Barbarian Village (Grain)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_grain_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Grain)
Barbarian Town (Grain)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_grain_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Leather)
Barbarian Village (Leather)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_hides_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Leather)
Barbarian Town (Leather)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_hides_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Warhorse)
Barbarian Village (Warhorse)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_horse_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Warhorse)
Barbarian Town (Warhorse)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_horse_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Iron)
Barbarian Village (Iron)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_iron_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Village (Limestone)
Barbarian Village (Limestone)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_limestone_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Limestone)
Barbarian Town (Limestone)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_limestone_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Marble)
Barbarian Village (Marble)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_marble_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Marble)
Barbarian Town (Marble)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_marble_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Olive Oil)
Barbarian Village (Olive Oil)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_olives_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Olive Oil)
Barbarian Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_olives_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Purple Dye)
Barbarian Village (Purple Dye)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_purple_dye_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Purple Dye)
Barbarian Town (Purple Dye)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_purple_dye_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Salt)
Barbarian Village (Salt)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_salt_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Salt)
Barbarian Town (Salt)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_salt_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Silk)
Barbarian Village (Silk)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_silk_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Silk)
Barbarian Town (Silk)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_silk_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Lead)
Barbarian Village (Lead)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_silver_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Lead)
Barbarian Town (Lead)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_silver_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Trained Slaves)
Barbarian Village (Trained Slaves)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_slave_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Trained Slaves)
Barbarian Town (Trained Slaves)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_slave_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Timber)
Barbarian Village (Timber)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_timber_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Timber)
Barbarian Town (Timber)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_timber_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Village (Wine)
Barbarian Village (Wine)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_wine_2)
Level 1
Barbarian Town (Wine)
Barbarian Town (Wine)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_wine_3)
Level 2
Illyrian Militia x 2 Barbarian Oppidium
Barbarian Oppidium
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_major_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Fortified Oppidium
Barbarian Fortified Oppidium
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_major_fort_4)
Level 3
Fortified Barbarian Pagus (Copper)
Fortified Barbarian Pagus (Copper)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_copper_fort_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Fish)
Barbarian Pagus (Fish)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_fish_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Glassware)
Barbarian Pagus (Glassware)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_glass_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Gold)
Barbarian Pagus (Gold)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_gold_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Grain)
Barbarian Pagus (Grain)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_grain_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Leather)
Barbarian Pagus (Leather)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_hides_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Warhorse)
Barbarian Pagus (Warhorse)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_horse_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Iron)
Barbarian Pagus (Iron)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_iron_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Limestone)
Barbarian Pagus (Limestone)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_limestone_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Marble)
Barbarian Pagus (Marble)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_marble_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Olive Oil)
Barbarian Pagus (Olive Oil)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_olives_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Purple Dye)
Barbarian Pagus (Purple Dye)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_purple_dye_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Salt)
Barbarian Pagus (Salt)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_salt_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Silk)
Barbarian Pagus (Silk)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_silk_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Lead)
Barbarian Pagus (Lead)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_silver_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Trained Slaves)
Barbarian Pagus (Trained Slaves)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_slave_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Timber)
Barbarian Pagus (Timber)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_timber_4)
Level 3
Fortified Timber Camp
Fortified Timber Camp
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_timber_fort_4)
Level 3
Timber Trade Camp
Timber Trade Camp
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_timber_trade_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus
Barbarian Pagus
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_township_4)
Level 3
Barbarian Pagus (Wine)
Barbarian Pagus (Wine)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_wine_4)
Level 3
Illyrian Militia x 4 Barbarian Trade Hundred
Barbarian Trade Hundred
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_major_trade_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Trade Hub (Copper)
Barbarian Trade Hub (Copper)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_copper_3)
Level 2
Barbarian Trade Hub (Iron)
Barbarian Trade Hub (Iron)
(rom_BARBARIAN_city_minor_iron_3)
Level 2