

Castrum
An army must be gathered and organised before it is sent on campaign.Serving in the Roman Legions was originally part of the duties of a property-owning citizen. Slaves, freedmen and criminals were never given arms. The citizen Legions would be called up to serve for a campaign season. They were a militia who needed some training before battle. They were deployed as hoplites, fighting in Greek-style as a phalanx. Over time, the military system evolved with the introduction of the manipular system and then the later Marian Reforms. The end result was a professional force; by the 1st century BC citizens joined the Legions as a job for life. The need to keep the army and its commanders busy and away from Roman politics must have influenced Rome's permanent interest in conquest and expansionism!
Military (Recruitment)
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Building Name Castrum |
Level Name inv_rom_military_recruitment_3 |
Building Chain Military (Recruitment) |
Building Level 3 |
Create Time 5 |
Create Cost 2400 |
Require Technology ![]() Tactical Training |
Effects


Provides Garrison Army
Recruitable Units
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No. | Unit | Sol. | Costom Cost | Recru. Cost | Unkeep Cost | Ship HP. | Ship Spd. | Msl. Dmg. | Rng. | Sht. /min | Amo. | Mle. Atk. | Mle. Dmg. | Chg. | Mle. Def. | Arm. | HP. | Mor. |
1 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (inv_etr_italian_cavalry) Italian Cavalry These cavalry will do good work at close-quarters if handled correctly. |
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80 | 550 | 550 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 70 | 45 | |||||||||
2 |
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (inv_ita_horse_skirmishers) Italian Horse Skirmishers These horsemen are useful, swift-moving skirmishers, well able to harass an enemy. |
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80 | 650 | 650 | 32 | 80 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 38 | 5 | 50 | 30 | 70 | 30 | |||||
3 |
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (inv_rom_accensi) Accensi A single stone could spell doom for the strongest of warriors. |
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120 | 300 | 300 | 20 | 150 | 7 | 25 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 20 | |||||
4 |
Siege Engine / Field Artillery / (inv_rom_ballista) Roman Ballista Ballistae can shoot with deadly accuracy over surprising distances. |
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40 | 960 | 960 | 180 | 420 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 45 | 40 | ||||||
5 |
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (inv_rom_centuriae) Centuriae Hoplite warfare Roman-style is no less powerful than the Greek. |
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160 | 700 | 700 | 35 | 26 | 15 | 60 | 105 | 60 | 45 | |||||||||
6 |
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_rom_ensis_centuriae) Ensis Centuriae Hoplite equipment protects the soldier just as well in melee. |
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160 | 750 | 750 | 40 | 35 | 20 | 50 | 105 | 55 | 45 | |||||||||
7 |
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_rom_ensis_principes) Ensis Principes Swords are better than spears at close quarters. |
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160 | 900 | 900 | 50 | 39 | 35 | 60 | 65 | 55 | 50 | |||||||||
8 |
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (inv_rom_eques) Eques The cavalry elite of Roman society can be among its most effective defenders. |
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80 | 800 | 800 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 50 | 15 | 75 | 45 | |||||||||
9 |
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (inv_rom_hastati) Hastati Rome's first line infantry, eager to fight for the Republic. |
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160 | 600 | 600 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 40 | 60 | 50 | 40 | |||||||||
10 |
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (inv_rom_leves) Leves Even a poor man can throw a javelin with skill. |
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120 | 250 | 250 | 29 | 80 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 20 | |||||
11 |
Siege Engine / Fixed Artillery / (inv_rom_polybolos) Roman Polybolos There is wicked cunning in a machine that can fire so many bolts so quickly. |
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40 | 720 | 720 | 85 | 260 | 13 | 9 | 24 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 45 | 35 | ||||||
12 |
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (inv_rom_principes) Principes Wealthy, older Roman citizens, the principes are a heavy infantry force. |
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160 | 900 | 900 | 50 | 25 | 35 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 45 | |||||||||
13 |
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (inv_rom_roman_light_hoplites) Roman Light Hoplites In phalanx formation, a shield, a spear, and the man to the right of you are all that is needed. |
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160 | 500 | 500 | 20 | 26 | 5 | 40 | 70 | 50 | 40 | |||||||||
14 |
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_rom_roman_swordsmen) Roman Swordsmen The sword does not care for wealth, only blood. |
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160 | 450 | 450 | 20 | 34 | 10 | 35 | 60 | 50 | 35 | |||||||||
15 |
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_rom_rorarii) Rorarii Poor men are more likely to fight well when paid well in silver. |
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160 | 500 | 500 | 20 | 35 | 15 | 45 | 45 | 50 | 40 | |||||||||
16 |
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (inv_rom_velites) Velites These javelin-armed skirmishers are fast moving and lightly armoured. |
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120 | 550 | 550 | 32 | 80 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 4 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 30 |
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