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African Tribesmen

Unarmoured and mostly untrained tribesmen that are useful for little more than garrison duty.

Drawn from a vast area and numerous tribes, the warriors of sub-Saharan Africa were unsurprisingly diverse in appearance and culture. They all possessed long and rich warrior traditions, such as that of the Nubians and their descendants who ruled Kush, and Aksum. Despite tribal differences weapons and equipment differed only in detail: spears, javelins, bows and short swords were favoured. Relatively little armour was worn, but some tribes did employ wicker, wood or hide shields. Adornments and decorations varied greatly and some groups sported warpaint. Aethiopians in Persian service were known for painting themselves chalk white on one side and vermillion on the other, and using spears and bows of palmwood. Fighting as allies and mercenaries for Carthage, Persia, and the eastern Successors, tribesmen could be found throughout Africa and Asia Minor.

African Tribesmen

Unit Name

African Tribesmen

Main Unit Key

GAR_Afr_Tribesmen

Land Unit Key

GAR_Afr_Tribesmen

Naval Unit Key

pel_transport

Soldiers

175

Category

Missile Infantry

Class

Missile Infantry

Custom Battle Cost

240

Recruitment Cost

300

Upkeep Cost

100

Missile Damage

13

├ Missile Weapon

javelin1

├ Projectile

javelin1

├ Missile Damage

13

├ Missile Ap Damage

0

└ Base Reload Time

9

Accuracy

5

Range

80

Reload

8

Shots Per Minute

7

Ammunition

6

Melee Attack

12

Weapon Damage

7

├ Melee Weapon

dagger1

├ Weapon Damage

7

├ Weapon Deadliness

0

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry

0

├ Bonus vs. Elephants

0

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

10

Melee Defence

36

├ Base Defence

10

├ Shield

shield1

└ Shield Defence

26

Armour

1

├ Armour

arm0

├ Armour Defence

1

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

20

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_very_light

├ Man Health

20

└ Bonus Hit Points

0

Base Morale

35

Abilities

African Tribesmen
  • 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

Attributes

  • Improved Stamina
    This unit type has an improvement on the base stamina stat.
  • Hide (scrub & forest)
    This unit can hide in scrub and forest until enemy units get too close.
  • Resistant to Heat
    This unit tires less quickly in the desert.
  • Hide (scrub & forest)
    This unit can hide in scrub and forest until enemy units get too close.
  • Resistant to Heat
    This unit tires less quickly in the desert.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport
  • Very poor hull strength
  • Very slow speed
  • Weak ramming
African Tribesmen
  • Average defensive unit
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Weak attack
  • Poor morale
Garrison Buildings
African Tribesmen x 5 Garrison Settlement
Garrison Settlement
(east_town_garrison_2)
Level 1
Garrison Town
Garrison Town
(east_town_garrison_3)
Level 2
Eastern Large City
Eastern Large City
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_2)
Level 1
Eastern Kerta
Eastern Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_3)
Level 2
Eastern Garrison Kerta
Eastern Garrison Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_fort_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Copper)
Eastern Village (Copper)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_copper_2)
Level 1
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_fish_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_fish_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Glassware)
Eastern Village (Glassware)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_glass_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Glassware)
Eastern Small Town (Glassware)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_glass_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_grain_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_grain_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Leather)
Eastern Village (Leather)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_hides_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Leather)
Eastern Small Town (Leather)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_hides_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Warhorse)
Eastern Village (Warhorse)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_horse_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Warhorse)
Eastern Small Town (Warhorse)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_horse_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Iron)
Eastern Village (Iron)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_iron_2)
Level 1
Eastern Village (Limestone)
Eastern Village (Limestone)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_limestone_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Limestone)
Eastern Small Town (Limestone)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_limestone_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Marble)
Eastern Village (Marble)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_marble_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Marble)
Eastern Small Town (Marble)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_marble_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Olive Oil)
Eastern Village (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Olive Oil)
Eastern Small Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_purple_dye_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_purple_dye_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Salt)
Eastern Village (Salt)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_salt_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Salt)
Eastern Small Town (Salt)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_salt_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Silk)
Eastern Village (Silk)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silk_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Silk)
Eastern Small Town (Silk)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silk_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Lead)
Eastern Village (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Lead)
Eastern Small Town (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Trained Slaves)
Eastern Village (Trained Slaves)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_slave_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Trained Slaves)
Eastern Small Town (Trained Slaves)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_slave_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Timber)
Eastern Village (Timber)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Timber)
Eastern Small Town (Timber)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village
Eastern Village
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town
Eastern Small Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_3)
Level 2
Eastern Village (Wine)
Eastern Village (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Wine)
Eastern Small Town (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_3)
Level 2
African Tribesmen x 2 Garrison Large Town
Garrison Large Town
(east_town_garrison_4)
Level 3
Trade Large Town
Trade Large Town
(east_town_trade_4)
Level 3
Eastern Karka
Eastern Karka
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_4)
Level 3
Eastern Fortified Capital
Eastern Fortified Capital
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_fort_4)
Level 3
Fortified Town (Copper)
Fortified Town (Copper)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_copper_fort_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_fish_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Glassware)
Eastern Town (Glassware)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_glass_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_grain_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Leather)
Eastern Town (Leather)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_hides_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Warhorse)
Eastern Town (Warhorse)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_horse_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Iron)
Eastern Town (Iron)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_iron_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Limestone)
Eastern Town (Limestone)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_limestone_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Marble)
Eastern Town (Marble)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_marble_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Olive Oil)
Eastern Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_purple_dye_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Salt)
Eastern Town (Salt)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_salt_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Silk)
Eastern Town (Silk)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silk_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Lead)
Eastern Town (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Timber)
Eastern Town (Timber)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_4)
Level 3
Fortified Timber Camp
Fortified Timber Camp
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_fort_4)
Level 3
Timber Trade Camp
Timber Trade Camp
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_trade_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town
Eastern Town
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_4)
Level 3
Eastern Town (Wine)
Eastern Town (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_4)
Level 3
African Tribesmen x 4 Trade Settlement
Trade Settlement
(east_town_trade_2)
Level 1
Trade Town
Trade Town
(east_town_trade_3)
Level 2
Eastern Trade Kerta
Eastern Trade Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_trade_3)
Level 2
Eastern Trade Hub (Copper)
Eastern Trade Hub (Copper)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_copper_3)
Level 2
Eastern Trade Hub (Iron)
Eastern Trade Hub (Iron)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_iron_3)
Level 2
African Tribesmen x 3 Eastern City
Eastern City
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Copper)
Eastern Hamlet (Copper)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_copper_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_fish_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Glassware)
Eastern Hamlet (Glassware)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_glass_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_gold_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_grain_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Leather)
Eastern Hamlet (Leather)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_hides_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Warhorse)
Eastern Hamlet (Warhorse)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_horse_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Iron)
Eastern Hamlet (Iron)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_iron_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Limestone)
Eastern Hamlet (Limestone)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_limestone_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Marble)
Eastern Hamlet (Marble)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_marble_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Olive Oil)
Eastern Hamlet (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_purple_dye_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Salt)
Eastern Hamlet (Salt)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_salt_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Silk)
Eastern Hamlet (Silk)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silk_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Lead)
Eastern Hamlet (Lead)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_silver_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Trained Slaves)
Eastern Hamlet (Trained Slaves)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_slave_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Timber)
Eastern Hamlet (Timber)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_timber_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet
Eastern Hamlet
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_township_1)
Level 0
Eastern Hamlet (Wine)
Eastern Hamlet (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_1)
Level 0
African Tribesmen x 1 Eastern Economic Center
Eastern Economic Center
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_trade_4)
Level 3
Eastern Wrestling Arena
Eastern Wrestling Arena
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_entertainment_2)
Level 1
Eastern Polo Pitch
Eastern Polo Pitch
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_entertainment_3)
Level 2
Eastern Majore Field
Eastern Majore Field
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_entertainment_4)
Level 3
Eastern Governor's Palace
Eastern Governor's Palace
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_governor_2)
Level 1
Eastern Satrap's Palace
Eastern Satrap's Palace
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_governor_3)
Level 2
Eastern Royal Palace
Eastern Royal Palace
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_governor_4)
Level 3
Warhorse Pens
Warhorse Pens
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_horse_2)
Level 1
Warhorse Breeder
Warhorse Breeder
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_horse_3)
Level 2
Warhorse Ranch
Warhorse Ranch
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_horse_4)
Level 3
Eastern Spice Trader
Eastern Spice Trader
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_luxury_2)
Level 1
Eastern Spice Market
Eastern Spice Market
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_luxury_3)
Level 2
Eastern Spice Bazaar
Eastern Spice Bazaar
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_luxury_4)
Level 3
Eastern Library
Eastern Library
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_research_2)
Level 1
Eastern Clay Tablet Archives
Eastern Clay Tablet Archives
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_research_3)
Level 2
Eastern Danesgah
Eastern Danesgah
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_research_4)
Level 3
Eastern Slave Trader
Eastern Slave Trader
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_slave_2)
Level 1
Eastern Slave Auctioneer
Eastern Slave Auctioneer
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_slave_3)
Level 2
Central Slave Quarters
Central Slave Quarters
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_slave_4)
Level 3
Supply Pit
Supply Pit
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_storage_2)
Level 1
Supply Warehouse
Supply Warehouse
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_storage_3)
Level 2
Supply Complex
Supply Complex
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_storage_4)
Level 3
Eastern Market
Eastern Market
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_trade_2)
Level 1
Eastern Bazaar
Eastern Bazaar
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_trade_3)
Level 2
Eastern Caravanserai
Eastern Caravanserai
(rom_EASTERN_city_slot_trade_4)
Level 3
Infantry Tents
Infantry Tents
(rom_EASTERN_levy_light_2)
Level 1
Nobles' Quarters
Nobles' Quarters
(rom_EASTERN_levy_noble_2)
Level 1
Exotic Animal Studs
Exotic Animal Studs
(rom_EASTERN_stables_exotic_2)
Level 1
Heavy Horse Studs
Heavy Horse Studs
(rom_EASTERN_stables_heavy_2)
Level 1
Light Horse Studs
Light Horse Studs
(rom_EASTERN_stables_light_2)
Level 1