Roman Expedition (The Last Roman) Melee Infantry

Skutatoi

'Skutatoi' is a development of the Latin word 'scutum' - the classic Roman rectangular, curved shield. The evolution of the Eastern Roman army saw the classic Roman infantry model evolve into 'skutatoi'. These men, unlike the privately-owned bucellarii, were professional soldiers, recruited from among loyal citizens who wished to defend their homes and the Emperor. By the 6th century AD, skutatoi were the armoured bulk of the infantry forces of any Roman army, making up two thirds of every 'chiliarchiai' division - the remaining third being archers who supported the melee troops. Armed with the deadly, three metre-long kontarion - based on the kontos lance favoured by cataphracts - some skutatoi were positioned on the front lines to repel cavalry, with their sword-armed counterparts behind them, ready for the melee that followed the initial charge.

Unit Name Skutatoi

Main Unit Key bel_rom_skutatoi

Land Unit Key bel_rom_skutatoi

Naval Unit Key att_cor_heavy_rom

Soldiers 160

Category Melee Infantry

Class Melee Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 475

Recruitment Cost 475

Upkeep Cost 240

Missile Damage 80

├ Missile Weapon att_plumbata_precursor

├ Projectile att_plumbata_precursor_normal

├ Missile Damage 50

├ Missile Ap Damage 30

└ Base Reload Time 15

Accuracy 0

Range 80

Reload 20

Rate of Fire 5

Ammunition 2

Melee Attack 30

Melee Damage 40

├ Melee Weapon att_spatha

├ Melee Base Damage 36

├ Armour-piercing Damage 4

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Attack Against Cavalry 0

├ Attack Against Elephants 0

└ Attack Against Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 15

Melee Defence 45

├ Base Defence 35

├ Shield att_oval

└ Shield Defence 10

Armour 53

├ Armour att_mail

├ Armour Defence 23

└ Shield Armour 30

Health 132

├ Man Entity att_infantry_heavy

├ Man Health 90

└ Bonus Hit Points 42

Morale 45

Abilities

• Stationary Testudo
  The troops of this unit raise their shields above their heads in a static defensive formation.

Attributes

• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Faction Availability
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