Tarchuna Secessionists (Rise of the Republic) Melee Infantry

Etruscan City Guard

The great cities of the Etruscans are guarded by strong defenders, putting their citizens' minds at ease.

The Etruscans, like the other eminent Greek and Latin peoples, had a strong military tradition. Like most other ancient societies, the Etruscans conducted their campaigns during the summer months, when the climate and weather were favourable to do so. Mainly, they raided neighbouring settlements, defended themselves against conquest attempts, and combated piracy. Warfare was considered an effective economic benefit - successful military efforts yielded strategic resources, prestige goods, and slaves. Prisoners were highly valued, to be ransomed back to their families at a high price or sacrificed to honour fallen leaders, such as those made by Achilles for Patroclus. The tombs of wealthy Etruscans were filled with shields, spears, swords, crested helmets and bronze armour, indicating their status in life. In cases where their equipment was damaged, representative sculpture was buried instead. The robust spear points and wide blades found in Etruscan grave sites resemble early Roman weaponry, showing their extensive adoption of the Etruscans' ways of war.

Abilities

Etruscan City Guard

• Shieldwall
  The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
  Armour strength, bracing, melee defence, shield strength
  Limited speed

Attributes

• Expert Charge Defence
  This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
• 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

Etruscan City Guard

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

Tarchuna Secessionists (Rise of the Republic) Units
General (2)
1.Etruscan Cavalry
2.Etruscan Heavy Hoplites
Melee Infantry (3)
3.Etruscan Axe Infantry
4.Etruscan City Guard
5.Italian Swordsmen
Missile Infantry (3)
6.Etruscan Archers
7.Etruscan Skirmishers
8.Etruscan Slingers
Spear Infantry (3)
9.Etruscan Heavy Hoplites
10.Etruscan Hoplites
11.Etruscan Light Spearmen
Melee Cavalry (2)
12.Etruscan Cavalry
13.Italian Cavalry
Missile Cavalry (1)
14.Italian Horse Skirmishers
Chariot (1)
15.Etruscan Chariots
Fixed Artillery (1)
16.Etruscan Ballista
Field Artillery (1)
17.Etruscan Polybolos
Admiral (2)
18.Assault Tetreres - Etruscan Heavy Hoplites
19.Missile Penteres - Etruscan Archers
Melee Ship (5)
20.Assault Tetreres - Etruscan Heavy Hoplites
21.Assault Tetreres - Italian Swordsmen
22.Assault Dieres - Etruscan Hoplites
23.Assault Dieres - Etruscan Light Spearmen
24.Assault Dieres - Italian Swordsmen
Missile Ship (3)
25.Missile Penteres - Etruscan Archers
26.Missile Trieres - Etruscan Archers
27.Pursuit Trihemiolia - Etruscan Slingers