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Macedonikoi Euzonoi

(Macedonian Light Peltasts)

These skirmishers sensibly withdraw from threats while harassing the enemy with javelins.

These skirmishers were named for their small crescent-shaped leather or wicker shields or 'peltai'. It was a common habit to name troops for their shield style in the Greek world. They wore little or no armour and carried three javelins. After harassing the enemy by flinging javelins, they would hastily retreat before any counter-charge or flanking move could be carried out. As armies developed and tactics became more complex, peltasts were expected to take part in hand-to-hand combat: with such expectation they were given stiffened linen cuirasses and short swords. They were still expected to use javelins, but could then join in the close fighting. Eventually, peltasts even exchanged their characteristic shield for the heavier thureos. Their name and battlefield function remained unchanged.

Macedonikoi Euzonoi

Unit Name

Macedonikoi Euzonoi

Main Unit Key

AOR_36_Greek_Light_Peltasts

Land Unit Key

AOR_36_Greek_Light_Peltasts

Naval Unit Key

pel_transport

Soldiers

175

Category

Missile Infantry

Class

Missile Infantry

Custom Battle Cost

625

Recruitment Cost

625

Upkeep Cost

125

Missile Damage

15

├ Missile Weapon

javelin3

├ Projectile

javelin3

├ Missile Damage

15

├ Missile Ap Damage

0

└ Base Reload Time

9

Accuracy

15

Range

90

Reload

23

Shots Per Minute

9

Ammunition

5

Melee Attack

27

Weapon Damage

10

├ Melee Weapon

gsword1

├ Weapon Damage

10

├ Weapon Deadliness

0

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry

0

├ Bonus vs. Elephants

0

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

10

Melee Defence

65

├ Base Defence

13

├ Shield

shield5

└ Shield Defence

52

Armour

3

├ Armour

arm1

├ Armour Defence

3

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

20

├ Man Entity

medium_light

├ Man Health

20

└ Bonus Hit Points

0

Base Morale

40

Abilities

Macedonikoi Euzonoi
  • Stamina (good)
    Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
  • Concentrate Fire
    The unit fires its missiles towards a spot causing damage to everyone in the area of effect

Attributes

  • Improved Stamina
    This unit type has an improvement on the base stamina stat.
  • Hide (scrub & forest)
    This unit can hide in scrub and forest until enemy units get too close.
  • Hide (scrub & forest)
    This unit can hide in scrub and forest until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport
  • Very poor hull strength
  • Very slow speed
  • Weak ramming
Macedonikoi Euzonoi
  • Short range
  • Fast rate of fire
  • Very good damage and armour penetration
  • Large shield
  • Very weak in melee
  • Poor morale
Recuitment Requirement
Maximum Number 12
Unit Resouces DEI_Macedonia
Requires Buildings
Macedonikoi Euzonoi Lv. 0 Pella (Occupied)
Pella (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_PELLA_1)
Level 0
Pella (Occupied)
Pella (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_PELLA_2)
Level 1
Pella (Occupied)
Pella (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_PELLA_3)
Level 2
Fortified Pella (Occupied)
Fortified Pella (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_PELLA_3_fort)
Level 2
Commercial Pella (Occupied)
Commercial Pella (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_PELLA_3_trade)
Level 2
Pella (Occupied)
Pella (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4)
Level 3
Fortified Pella (Occupied)
Fortified Pella (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4_fort)
Level 3
Commercial Pella (Occupied)
Commercial Pella (Occupied)
(dei_main_city_PELLA_4_trade)
Level 3
Eastern City
Eastern City
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_1)
Level 0
Eastern Large City
Eastern Large City
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_2)
Level 1
Eastern Kerta
Eastern Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_3)
Level 2
Eastern Karka
Eastern Karka
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_4)
Level 3
Eastern Garrison Kerta
Eastern Garrison Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_fort_3)
Level 2
Eastern Fortified Capital
Eastern Fortified Capital
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_fort_4)
Level 3
Eastern Trade Kerta
Eastern Trade Kerta
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_trade_3)
Level 2
Eastern Economic Center
Eastern Economic Center
(rom_EASTERN_city_major_trade_4)
Level 3
Eastern Hamlet (Olive Oil)
Eastern Hamlet (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Olive Oil)
Eastern Village (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Olive Oil)
Eastern Small Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Olive Oil)
Eastern Town (Olive Oil)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_olives_4)
Level 3
Eastern Hamlet (Wine)
Eastern Hamlet (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_1)
Level 0
Eastern Village (Wine)
Eastern Village (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_2)
Level 1
Eastern Small Town (Wine)
Eastern Small Town (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_3)
Level 2
Eastern Town (Wine)
Eastern Town (Wine)
(rom_EASTERN_city_minor_wine_4)
Level 3
Faction Availability
Grand Campaign



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