Galatia Melee Infantry

Galatian Noble Legionaries

Elite Galatian soldiers modeled after Roman Praetorians.

The longsword was a weapon of high worth and status within the Celtic community. A warrior had to prove himself in battle many times before he was permitted to wield one. The two-handed longsword was first developed during the 8th century BC, but fell from favour before re-emerging around 450BC. It is possible that Celtic ironwork was significantly behind that of the Romans, as apparently their longswords bent very easily and had to be straightened against the ground. On the other hand, since Celtic ironworking was several centuries old, some believe that Roman accounts of this practice mistook this practise, and it was actually a ritual to 'decommission' defeated, dishonoured or damaged weapons.

Abilities

Galatian Noble Legionaries

• Shieldwall
  The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
  Armour strength, bracing, melee defence, shield strength
  Limited speed
• Rapid Advance
  Improved unit movement speed over an extended period.
  Speed, acceleration, charge speed
  Exertion: fatigue
• Use the Whip
  Improved attack and fatigue resistance for a short time.
  Melee attack, weapon damage, fatigue resistance
  Exertion: fatigue

Attributes

• Encourage
  This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
• 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

Galatian Noble Legionaries

• Good attack
• Average defence
• Average damage but low armour penetration
• Normal morale

Galatia Units
General (4)
1.Galatian Noblemen
2.Noble Horse
3.Galatian Spear Loyalists
4.Galatian Noble Legionaries
Melee Infantry (11)
5.Galatian Legionaries
6.Galatian Swords
7.Naked Swords
8.Galatian Noble Legionaries
9.Chosen Fanatics
10.Celtic Sword Killers
11.Celtic Axe Warriors
12.Galatian Royal Guard
13.Galatian Swordsmen
14.Galatian Bestial Abyss
15.Galatian Loyalists
Missile Infantry (4)
16.Celtic Skirmishers
17.Celtic Slingers
18.Galatian Loyal Skirmishers
19.Galatian Bowmen
Spear Infantry (6)
20.Galatian Noblemen
21.Galatian Spears
22.Levy Freemen
23.Celtic Tribesmen
24.Naked Spear Warriors
25.Galatian Spear Loyalists
Melee Cavalry (2)
26.Light Horse
27.Noble Horse
Missile Cavalry (2)
28.Galatian Raiders
29.Galatian Loyal Raiders
Fixed Artillery (3)
30.Celtic Giant Ballista
31.Celtic Bastion Scorpion
32.Celtic Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
33.Celtic Bastion Ballista
34.Celtic Ballista
35.Celtic Scorpion
36.Celtic Heavy Onager
37.Celtic Bastion Onager
38.Celtic Onager
Admiral (2)
39.Heavy Raider - Galatian Swords
40.Medium Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
Melee Ship (4)
41.Heavy Raider - Galatian Swords
42.Persian Assault Teteres - Spear Warriors
43.Assault Raider - Celtic Tribesmen
44.Medium Assault Raider - Spear Levy
Missile Ship (3)
45.Greek Missile Penteres - Celtic Slingers
46.Medium Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
47.Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
Artillery Ship (2)
48.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Celtic Ballista (Ship)
49.Roman Artillery Quinquereme - Celtic Onager (Ship)