Skutatoi Axemen
Less the "cut-and-thrust" of battle and more the "hack-and-slash".'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 Axemen |
Main Unit Key cha_byz_skutatoi_axemen |
Land Unit Key cha_byz_skutatoi_axemen |
Naval Unit Key cha_transport |
Soldiers 160 |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Melee Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 750 |
Recruitment Cost 750 |
Upkeep Cost 225 |
Melee Attack 50 |
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 35 |
45 |
├ Base Defence 10 |
├ Shield cha_oval |
└ Shield Defence 35 |
46 |
├ Armour cha_mail |
├ Armour Defence 46 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
100 |
├ Man Entity cha_infantry_heavy |
├ Man Health 100 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
Morale 38 |
Abilities
Skutatoi Axemen- Shield Wall
The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
Attributes
- Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
No Strengths and Weaknesses
Requires Buildings | |
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Lv. 0 |
Barracks
(cha_bld_barracks_2) Level 1
Royal Barracks
(cha_bld_barracks_3) Level 2 |
Faction Availability | |
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Age of Charlemagne |