Rome Command

Legatus Praetorianum Comitari

The word 'praetorian' comes from the elite guards of the Praetor, the commanding general. Founded in the 6th century BC, the cohors praetoria consisted of the hand-picked infantry or cavalry who guarded their general and his command tent. At first, they were recruited exclusively from among Roman citizens, but later other Latin peoples were allowed to join. The praetorians enjoyed prestigious status in the Roman army and, when Augustus came to power, they were the only soldiers allowed inside Rome. Augustus anticipated that they could be used politically as well as militarily, something of a gamble for the new Emperor, as he was keen to assert the Republican nature of his regime. Barracked just outside Rome, the praetorians were charged with keeping order during all public events. Later, as the Imperial bodyguard, they served in military campaigns only when the Emperor himself was present. This happened frequently as later Emperors emerged from the ranks of the army during the 1st century AD.

Unit Name Legatus Praetorianum Comitari

Main Unit Key Rom_Legatus_Praetorianum_Comitari

Land Unit Key Rom_Legatus_Praetorianum_Comitari

Naval Unit Key roman_transport

Soldiers 50

Category Cavalry

Class Command

Custom Battle Cost 1200

Recruitment Cost 1200

Upkeep Cost 110

Melee Attack 41

Weapon Damage 44

├ Melee Weapon rome_gladius_elite

├ Melee Damage Base 35

├ Melee Damage Ap 9

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Large 0

├ Bonus vs Elephants 0

└ Bonus vs Infantry 7

Charge Bonus 44

Melee Defence 85

├ Base Defence 50

├ Shield cavalry

└ Shield Defence 35

Armour 104

├ Armour bronze

├ Armour Defence 74

└ Shield Armour 30

Health 140

├ Man Entity rome_infantry_very_heavy

├ Man Health 60

├ Bonus Hit Points 20

├ Mount rome_horse_sword_shield_vh

├ Mount Entity rome_horse_very_heavy

└ Mount Health 60

Base Morale 65

Abilities

No Ability

Attributes

• Disciplined
  This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• 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

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

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

Recuitment Requirement
Required Technology Cost 800 Upgrade From

Faction Availability
Grand Campaign	Rome Senate loyalists Slaves
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