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Geschossinfanterie
Einheiten mit hoher Reichweite, die als Unterstützung für Nahkampfeinheiten dienen, aber selbst ungeeignet für den Nahkampf sind.
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No. | Unit | Sol. | Custom Cost | Recru. Cost | Upkeep Cost | Ship HP. | Ship Spd. | Msl. Dmg. | Rng. | Sht. /min | Amo. | Mle. Atk. | Mle. Dmg. | Chg. | Mle. Def. | Arm. | HP. | Mor. |
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Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_14_Numidian_Slingers_RomAux) Qala'im Numidim (Romanized) (Numidian Slingers) Tribesmen that are employed in the army due to their skill with the slingshot. |
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175 | 551 | 551 | 110 | 6 | 190 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 34 | 3 | 20 | 30 | ||||
2 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_15_Libyan_Javelinmen_RomAux) Mitnagsim Lybim (Romanized) (Libyan Javelinmen) These javelin-armed skirmishers harry an enemy before the main battle is joined. |
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175 | 370 | 370 | 74 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
3 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_21_Syrian_Heavy_Archers_RomAux) Toxotai Syriakoi (Romanized) (Syrian Heavy Archers) Some of the best archers in the world, these scale-armoured bowmen can do terrible damage to the enemy. |
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175 | 812 | 812 | 162 | 10 | 175 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 43 | 4 | 20 | 35 | ||||
4 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_28_Thracian_Peltasts_RomAux) Thrakioi Peltastai (Romanized) (Thracian Peltasts) Unencumbered by armour, these fast moving skirmishers use javelins to disrupt enemy units. |
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175 | 453 | 453 | 91 | 15 | 90 | 9 | 5 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 45 | 1 | 20 | 35 | ||||
5 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_33_Mysian_Slingers_RomAux) Mysoi Sphendonetai (Romanized) (Mysian Slingers) Witty slingers, and all Greeks have wit, often scratch OUCH! onto their shots. |
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175 | 598 | 598 | 120 | 6 | 190 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 34 | 4 | 20 | 30 | ||||
6 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_34_Cretan_Archers_RomAux) Kretai Toxotai (Romanized) (Cretan Archers) As elite archers from the island of Knossos, the ancestors of these famed bowmen once served in the all-conquering army of Alexander the Great. |
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175 | 1029 | 1029 | 206 | 11 | 185 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 8 | 20 | 35 | ||||
7 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_38_Agrianian_Axemen_RomAux) Agrianoi Peltastai (Romanized) (Agrianian Peltasts) A force of highly mobile axemen with javelins always gives a general a useful cutting edge. |
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175 | 647 | 647 | 129 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 11 | 13 | 66 | 3 | 20 | 40 | ||||
8 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_4_Belgae_Hunters_RomAux) Sotaroas Argos (Romanized) (Belgae Hunters) The skills of the hunt, hiding and a sudden strike, are the skills of a warrior. |
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175 | 397 | 397 | 79 | 8 | 155 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
9 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_40_Sardinian_Archers_RomAux) Kasatim Shardanim (Romanized) (Sardinian Archers) Archers are ideal for harassing the enemy from afar, and goading them into foolish action. |
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175 | 389 | 389 | 78 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
10 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_41_Balearic_Slingers_RomAux) Baleares Funditores (Romanized) (Balearic Slingers) The shepherds of the Balearic Islands train with a sling from childhood, and are some of the most deadly slingers in the world. |
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175 | 881 | 881 | 176 | 8 | 215 | 7 | 20 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 34 | 3 | 20 | 40 | ||||
11 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_5_Germanic_Hunters_RomAux) Skutjanz (Romanized) (Germanic Hunters) A deer or a man: the target still needs killing. |
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175 | 535 | 535 | 107 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
12 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Skirmishers_RomAux) Gaeroas Liguriae (Romanized) (Ligurian Skirmishers) The chance to win glory and position makes these men fierce opponents. |
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175 | 440 | 440 | 88 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 51 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
13 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Antioch) Cohors Sagittariorum Antiochensium (Reformed) (Antiochene Auxiliary Archers) Citizens of the rich city of Antioch have a long tradition of archery, protecting their capital from surrounding nomads that might try to take their wealth. |
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175 | 1274 | 1274 | 255 | 10 | 175 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 34 | 16 | 20 | 45 | ||||
14 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Ascalon) Cohors Sagittariorum Ascalonitanorum (Reformed) (Jewish Auxiliary Archers) The Jews have a tradition of fighting as mercenaries and are skilled archers; however, they have no love for Roman law or their puppet kings. The few men that have joined the army are despised by their own people. |
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175 | 673 | 673 | 135 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 20 | 30 | ||||
15 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Bithynia) Cohors Sagittariorum Chalcidenorum (Reformed) (Bithynian Auxiliary Archers) Bithynia has long attracted much attention due to its strategic position guarding the Bosporus. Its citizens are skilled with the bow in response to Persian and Scythian raids. |
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175 | 746 | 746 | 149 | 9 | 165 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||||
16 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Bospori) Cohors Sagittariorum Bosporanorum (Reformed) (Bosporan Auxiliary Archers) The men of the Bosporan Kingdom have a long tradition of archery, a vital skill for survival on the steppes. |
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175 | 1023 | 1023 | 205 | 9 | 165 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 43 | 10 | 20 | 40 | ||||
17 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Canatha) Cohors Sagittariorum Canathenorum (Reformed) (Canathene Auxiliary Archers) These archers are recruited from the Decapolis, or Ten Cities," which enjoy some independence and trade with Rome in return for supplying men for the Auxilia." |
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175 | 1148 | 1148 | 230 | 10 | 175 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 14 | 20 | 40 | ||||
18 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Crete) Cohors Sagittariorum Cretensium Veterana (Reformed) (Cretan Auxiliary Archers) Among the best archers in the Mediterranean, these former mercenaries now directly serve Rome. |
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175 | 1236 | 1236 | 247 | 11 | 185 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 14 | 20 | 40 | ||||
19 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Cyrene) Cohors Sagittariorum Cyrenaica (Reformed) (Cyrenaic Auxiliary Archers) The farmers, hunters and shepherds of Libya have some experience in archery, although they cannot stand up to the more advanced archers in the East. |
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175 | 1030 | 1030 | 206 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 14 | 20 | 35 | ||||
20 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Damascus) Cohors Sagittariorum Damascenorum (Reformed) (Damascene Auxiliary Archers) The Citizens from the chief city of the Decapolis supply Rome with its most elite archers. |
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175 | 1232 | 1232 | 246 | 10 | 175 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 28 | 16 | 20 | 45 | ||||
21 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Hama) Cohors Sagittariorum Hamiorum (Reformed) (Hamian Auxiliary Archers) Veteran archers from the wealthy city of Hama are a prized unit for any Roman commander. |
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175 | 1239 | 1239 | 248 | 10 | 175 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 16 | 20 | 45 | ||||
22 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Hama_Imp) Cohors Sagittariorum Hamiorum Miliaria (Imperial) (Hamian Auxiliary Archers) Veteran archers from the wealthy city of Hama are a prized unit for any Roman commander. |
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320 | 1253 | 1253 | 251 | 10 | 175 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 16 | 20 | 45 | ||||
23 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Italy) Cohors Sagittariorum Civium Romanorum (Reformed) (Italian Auxiliary Archers) Many local peasants can use a bow; with proper training and equipment they can make decent archers when needed. |
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175 | 1102 | 1102 | 220 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 16 | 20 | 35 | ||||
24 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Italy_Area2) Cohors Sagittariorum Civium Romanorum (Reformed) (Italian Auxiliary Archers) Many local peasants can use a bow; with proper training and equipment they can make decent archers when needed. |
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175 | 1102 | 1102 | 220 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 16 | 20 | 35 | ||||
25 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Italy_Area3) Cohors Sagittariorum Civium Romanorum (Reformed) (Italian Auxiliary Archers) Many local peasants can use a bow; with proper training and equipment they can make decent archers when needed. |
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175 | 1102 | 1102 | 220 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 30 | 16 | 20 | 35 | ||||
26 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Petra) Cohors Sagittariorum Petreorum (Reformed) (Nabataean Auxiliary Archers) Experienced desert archers are a useful force to protect the trade routes in the East. |
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175 | 673 | 673 | 135 | 9 | 165 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 20 | 35 | ||||
27 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Thrace) Cohors Sagittariorum Thracum (Reformed) (Thracian Auxiliary Archers) The men of Thrace have a long tradition of raiding and skirmishing. When equipped with Roman bows, they can be a potent force on the battlefield. |
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175 | 1010 | 1010 | 202 | 9 | 165 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 14 | 20 | 40 | ||||
28 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Archer_Tyre) Cohors Sagittariorum Tyriorum (Reformed) (Tyrian Auxiliary Archers) Tyre is a centre of trade in the East; although the Phoenician empire vanished long ago, the locals have kept their skill in warfare and seamanship, and use the bow with great skill. |
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175 | 1078 | 1078 | 216 | 10 | 175 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 10 | 20 | 40 | ||||
29 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Bituriges) Cohors Biturigum (Reformed) (Viviscian Light Auxiliaries) The Celts of Burdigala are skilled at skirmishing and make useful scouts. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||
30 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Cananefates) Cohors Cannanefatium (Reformed) (Cannanefatian Light Auxiliaries) Loyal allies and kinsmen to the Batavi, these men are just as courageous but are less numerous. |
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175 | 704 | 704 | 141 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 38 | 10 | 11 | 71 | 8 | 20 | 60 | ||||
31 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Cantabri) Cohors Cantabrorum (Reformed) (Cantabrian Light Auxiliaries) As savage, untameable mountaineers, the Cantabri may be prone to banditry, but for this reason they also make excellent skirmishers. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 55 | ||||
32 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Celtiberian) Cohors Celtiberorum (Reformed) (Celtiberian Light Auxiliaries) The Celtiberians are accustomed to raiding and skirmishing, and use their javelins with devastating effect. |
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175 | 704 | 704 | 141 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 71 | 8 | 20 | 55 | ||||
33 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Cilicia) Cohors Cilicum (Reformed) (Cilician Light Auxiliaries) Cilicia has long been a haven of pirates, roaming bandits and mercenaries. Now conquered, they look to the Roman army as a way to escape poverty. |
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175 | 704 | 704 | 141 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 71 | 8 | 20 | 50 | ||||
34 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Cugerni) Cohors Cugernorum (Reformed) (Germanic Light Auxiliaries) Tribesmen from the banks of the Rhine, the Cugerni are expert scouts and forest ambushers. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 60 | ||||
35 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Cyprus) Cohors Cypria (Reformed) (Cyprian Light Auxiliaries). The men of Cyprus have a history of raiding and infighting between rival towns, and are accomplished skirmishers. |
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175 | 660 | 660 | 132 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 71 | 6 | 20 | 45 | ||||
36 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Gaetuli) Cohors Gaetulorum (Reformed) (Berber Light Auxiliaries). Desert nomads from the land beyond the Atlas Mountains, these skirmishers are at home in unforgiving desert climates. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||
37 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Menapii) Cohors Menapiorum (Reformed) (Menapian Light Auxiliaries) Experts in hit-and-run tactics in both woodlands and marshes, these soldiers make excellent scouts. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 55 | ||||
38 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Montani) Cohors Montanorum (Reformed) (Mountain Light Auxiliaries) Hardy mountain skirmishers recruited from the tribes of the eastern Alps. |
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175 | 704 | 704 | 141 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 10 | 13 | 71 | 8 | 20 | 50 | ||||
39 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Morini) Cohors Morinorum (Reformed) (Morini Light Auxiliaries). Living on the marshy coast of Belgica, the Morini are good at two things: sailing and hiding in forests, ready to ambush unwitting foes. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 55 | ||||
40 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Musulamii) Cohors Musulamiorum (Reformed) (Berber Light Auxiliaries) These desert nomads make good use of hit-and-run tactics to harass the enemy. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||
41 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Sardinia) Cohors Sardorum (Reformed) (Sardinian Light Auxiliaries) The farmers, fishermen, and hunters of Sardinia make excellent skirmishers and flanking units. |
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175 | 700 | 700 | 140 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 70 | 8 | 20 | 45 | ||||
42 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Sunuici) Cohors Sunucorum (Reformed) (Germanic Light Auxiliaries) Sunici warriors are well-suited to border patrol in the great forests of the north. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 60 | ||||
43 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Vindeli) Cohors Vindelicorum (Reformed) (Vindelician Light Auxiliaries) Fierce Celtic raiders and bandits are better put to good use in the Roman army. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||
44 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Jay_Marine_Antesignani) Cohors Nauticorum (Roman Auxiliary Marines) |
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100 | 650 | 650 | 288 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 51 | 12 | 22 | 55 | ||||
45 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Jay_Marine_Antesignani_Large) Cohors Nauticorum (Marian Legionary Javelinmen) The youngest and fittest legionaries, given lighter equipment and multiple javelins. When no auxiliaries are around, these men take the role of skirmishing. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||
46 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Bituriges_Area2) Cohors Biturigum (Reformed) (Viviscian Light Auxiliaries) The Celts of Burdigala are skilled at skirmishing and make useful scouts. |
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175 | 748 | 748 | 150 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 50 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||
47 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Aux_Infantry_Sardinia_Area2) Cohors Sardorum (Reformed) (Sardinian Light Auxiliaries) The farmers, fishermen, and hunters of Sardinia make excellent skirmishers and flanking units. |
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175 | 700 | 700 | 140 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 70 | 8 | 20 | 45 | ||||
48 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Rom_Accensi_Mod) Accensi (Camillan Levy Slingers) Slingers levied from among the poorest Romans - too poor to afford reasonable equipment. |
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175 | 342 | 342 | 68 | 5 | 165 | 5 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 35 | ||||
49 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Rom_Antesignani) Antesignani (Marian Legionary Javelinmen) The youngest and fittest legionaries, given lighter equipment and multiple javelins. When no auxiliaries are around, these men take the role of skirmishing. |
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175 | 572 | 572 | 114 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 71 | 3 | 20 | 50 | ||||
50 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Rom_Leves) Leves Auch ein armer Mann kann einen Speer kunstvoll werfen. |
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175 | 374 | 374 | 75 | 14 | 85 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 1 | 20 | 35 | ||||
51 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Rom_Velites) Velites Diese Plänkler, die mit Wurfspeeren bewaffnet sind, bewegen sich schnell und sind leicht gepanzert. |
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175 | 519 | 519 | 104 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 56 | 3 | 20 | 50 | ||||
52 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (Rom_Marines_Light) Leves Classiarii (Roman Levy Marines) |
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100 | 381 | 381 | 133 | 14 | 85 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 47 | 1 | 20 | 40 | ||||
53 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_1_Caledonian_Skirmishers) Balroae (Caledonian Skirmishers) Inhumanly decorated, and inhumanly savage, these men are dangerous indeed. |
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175 | 412 | 412 | 82 | 14 | 85 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
54 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_10_Crossbows) Gastraphetes (Crossbow Infantry) This unit is the forerunner of medieval arbalesters. The gastraphetes crossbow, however, is more a handheld siege weapon than a battlefield weapon. The army of Syracuse was one of the first to use this weapon, with one unit of psiloi under the tyrant Dionisyus I. Later, this weapon would find its way into the Macedonian army of Alexander, used during several sieges by specially trained soldiers to kill city defenders. |
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175 | 1112 | 1112 | 222 | 14 | 200 | 4 | 15 | 26 | 10 | 8 | 34 | 8 | 20 | 45 | ||||
55 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_10_Dart_Slingers) Kestrosphendones (Dart Slingers) The kestros is a dart thrown by a specially made sling, or propelled by a staff on a sling. It takes a long time to reload, but allows for more deadly and accurate shots than any other weapon of the time if correctly used, thanks to the shape of the darts, which can fly straight and precise trajectories. This weapon is mentioned in a Polybian account about new weapons in the army of Perseus, shortly before the last open confrontation between the Macedonians and the Roman Republic (169-168 BCE)."""" |
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175 | 516 | 516 | 103 | 13 | 100 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 8 | 20 | 45 | ||||
56 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_10_Italian_Slingers) Sikelioi Sphendonetai (Sicilian Slingers) Even in the hands of levies, slings are dangerous weapons. |
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175 | 476 | 476 | 95 | 5 | 165 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
57 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_10_Sicily_Lucanian_Light_Infantry) Aichmetai Leukanoi (Lucanian Light Infantry) The Aichmetai Leukanoi are equipped with javelins, a knife and a small shield. Their speed is their best and only armour. They allied themselves with Pyrrhus of Epirus when he invaded, but were defeated and subjugated by the Romans after the Pyrrhic War. |
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175 | 386 | 386 | 77 | 14 | 85 | 8 | 5 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 46 | 1 | 20 | 35 | ||||
58 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Skirmishers) Clona Gosnasio (Cantabrian Skirmishers) These warriors are the most poorly armed men of the northern Iberian Celts, and as such make up the bulk of the forces those tribes can field in a time of war. |
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175 | 493 | 493 | 99 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
59 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_13_South_Iberian_Slingers) Iberi Funditores (Iberian Slingers) Some sling stones, in the right hands, are worth their weight in gold. |
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175 | 517 | 517 | 103 | 6 | 190 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
60 |
Nahkampfinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_14_Numidian_Javelinmen) Mitnag'him Numidim (Numidian Javelinmen) These skirmishers can harass an enemy battleline, or keep enemy skirmishers at bay. |
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300 | 433 | 433 | 87 | 15 | 90 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 39 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
61 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_14_Numidian_Slingers) Qala'im Numidim (Numidian Slingers) Tribesmen that are employed in the army due to their skill with the slingshot. |
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175 | 452 | 452 | 90 | 5 | 165 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 32 | 3 | 20 | 25 | ||||
62 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_15_Libyan_Javelinmen) Mitnagsim Lybim (Libyan Javelinmen) These javelin-armed skirmishers harry an enemy before the main battle is joined. |
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175 | 361 | 361 | 72 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
63 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_16_African_Javelinmen) Mitnagsim Lybim (Libyan Javelinmen) These javelin-armed skirmishers harry an enemy before the main battle is joined. |
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175 | 370 | 370 | 74 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
64 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_16_Garamantine_Slingers) Qala'im Garamantim (Garamantine Slingers) Even the smallest pebble is dangerous in the right hands. |
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175 | 435 | 435 | 87 | 5 | 165 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
65 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_17_Egyptian_Archers) Machimoi Toxotai (Egyptian Archers) All men serve the Pharaoh to the limits of their ability, even humble bowmen. |
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175 | 389 | 389 | 78 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
66 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_18_blemmyes_archers) Blemmyai Toxotai (Blemmyes Archers) Blemmyes archers form the majority of the Axumite army. They are equipped with a bow, a quiver and a knife. Archer warbands are used to harass and break up enemy formations, so that other warriors can then get in amongst their enemies. |
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175 | 442 | 442 | 88 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 35 | ||||
67 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_18_meroe_archers) Meroi Toxotai (Meroe Archers) These men are equipped with the longbow, similar to some seen in ancient Egypt, as well as a quiver and knife. Their costume also seems to follow ancient Egyptian tradition. Their bows have a short range, but each warrior carries a good selection of hunting and war arrows, designed to cause massive bleeding and pierce armour respectively. |
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175 | 376 | 376 | 75 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 35 | ||||
68 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_18_Nubian_Archers) Aithiopikoi Toxotai (Nubian Archers) These bowmen are skilled enough to choose an eye to hit when they fire. |
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175 | 595 | 595 | 119 | 10 | 175 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 3 | 20 | 25 | ||||
69 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_19_Jewish_Slingers) Ioudaioi Sphendonetai (Jewish Slingers) Even giants can be humbled by nimble slingers. |
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175 | 449 | 449 | 90 | 6 | 190 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
70 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_2_Briton_Slingers) Corio Telamon (Britannic Slingers) A good slinger is worth his weight in slingstones, many times over. |
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175 | 653 | 653 | 131 | 6 | 190 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 43 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
71 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_21_Syrian_Heavy_Archers) Toxotai Syriakoi (Syrian Heavy Archers) Some of the best archers in the world, these scale-armoured bowmen can do terrible damage to the enemy. |
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175 | 1148 | 1148 | 230 | 10 | 175 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 26 | 16 | 20 | 30 | ||||
72 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_22_Mesopotamian_Archers) Thanvare Madaen (Mesopotamian Archers) Weight of numbers brings its own quality to arrow fire from eastern archers. |
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175 | 376 | 376 | 75 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
73 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_23_hellenic_peltasts) Peltastai Indohellenikoi (Indo-Hellenic Peltasts) Gone is the close phalanx formation and the long spear, replaced by a somewhat looser but more skilled melee formation. They wear Phrygian style helmets, light cotton Thracian trousers, and carry javelins, in addition to a smaller and lighter shield. The Indo-Greeks have adapted quite well to the environment of India and have prospered. Many have become Buddhists, though they still remain fierce warriors, true to their Hellenic forefathers. |
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175 | 701 | 701 | 140 | 14 | 85 | 8 | 5 | 27 | 9 | 10 | 48 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||
74 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_23_Persian_Archers) Thanvare Payahdag (Persian Archers) Archers should be valued for ability to strike down a distant foe. |
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175 | 508 | 508 | 102 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
75 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_25_Armenian_Archers) Armenikoi Toxotai (Armenian Archers) Hardy men levied from the mountains to the north, these soldiers make decent archers. |
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175 | 376 | 376 | 75 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
76 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_26_Bac_Archer_Spearmen) Thanvare Suguda (Sogdian Archer Spearmen) These Sogdians are equipped with recurve bows and short spears to counter mounted enemies on the steppes. |
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175 | 614 | 614 | 123 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 9 | 10 | 33 | 1 | 20 | 40 | ||||
77 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_26_Bac_Javelinmen) Zubindar-i Suguda (Sogdian Javelinmen) These men risk their lives by closing with the enemy while carrying only the lightest of equipment. Most armies use poorly equipped levies as skirmishers, very often as javelinmen, since these troops require relatively little training and financial investment, relying mostly on widespread natural skills and scant gear. |
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175 | 349 | 349 | 70 | 14 | 85 | 8 | 5 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 37 | 1 | 20 | 45 | ||||
78 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_27_Scythian_Archers) Skythioi Toxotai (Scythian Archers) Men who cannot shoot go hungry on the steppes. |
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175 | 521 | 521 | 104 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
79 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_27_Subeshi_Archers) Paya Hinam Dunai Purma (Subeshi Archers) These archers wear a felt helmet, leather leggings, and a thick sheepskin coat with the wool turned inside-out, and carry a recurved composite bow. The bows they carry are a larger version of the Scythian recurved composite bow, enabling them to outrange, outshoot, and outpower other steppe nomad horse archers, making these foot bowmen the ideal counter to horse archers in a stationary exchange of missiles. |
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175 | 502 | 502 | 100 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
80 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_28_Scythian_Archers) Skythioi Toxotai (Scythian Archers) Men who cannot shoot go hungry on the steppes. |
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175 | 521 | 521 | 104 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
81 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_28_Scythian_Foot_Archers) Skythioi Kataikoi Toxotai (Scythian Heavy Archers) Archers are ideal for harassing the enemy from afar, and goading them into foolish action. |
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175 | 1069 | 1069 | 214 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 28 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 14 | 20 | 30 | ||||
82 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_28_Scythian_Skirmishers) Skythioi Peltastai (Scythian Skirmishers) Unencumbered by armour, these fast moving skirmishers use javelins to disrupt enemy units. |
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175 | 437 | 437 | 87 | 14 | 85 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 46 | 1 | 20 | 20 | ||||
83 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_28_Thracian_Heavy_Peltasts) Thrakioi Basilikoi Peltastai (Thracian Heavy Peltasts) The art of skirmishing has not be ignored by the warlike Thracians. |
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175 | 690 | 690 | 138 | 16 | 95 | 9 | 5 | 28 | 10 | 11 | 70 | 4 | 20 | 35 | ||||
84 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_28_Thracian_Peltasts) Thrakioi Peltastai (Thracian Peltasts) Unencumbered by armour, these fast moving skirmishers use javelins to disrupt enemy units. |
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175 | 449 | 449 | 90 | 15 | 90 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 44 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
85 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_29_Pontic_Archers) Pontikoi Toxotai (Pontic Archers) Archers are ideal for harassing the enemy from afar, and goading them into foolish action. |
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175 | 376 | 376 | 75 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
86 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_3_Gallic_Skirmishers) Aeudi Gaeroas (Gallic Skirmishers) Even the poorest of the tribe can fight for the tribe's honour and glory. |
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175 | 412 | 412 | 82 | 14 | 85 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
87 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_32_Cilician_Peltasts) Kilikioi Peltastai (Cilician Peltasts) Cilicians often turn to piracy and raiding due to the poor land they live in; however as skirmishers they are highly praised by the Successor states. They were even present at the Daphne Parade among the Seleucid Army. |
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175 | 625 | 625 | 125 | 15 | 90 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 65 | 3 | 20 | 40 | ||||
88 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_33_Mysian_Slingers) Mysoi Sphendonetai (Mysian Slingers) Witty slingers, and all Greeks have wit, often scratch OUCH! onto their shots. |
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175 | 449 | 449 | 90 | 6 | 190 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
89 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_34_Cretan_Archers) Kretai Toxotai (Cretan Archers) As elite archers from the island of Knossos, the ancestors of these famed bowmen once served in the all-conquering army of Alexander the Great. |
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175 | 1021 | 1021 | 204 | 11 | 185 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 8 | 20 | 30 | ||||
90 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_35_Skiritai_Peltasts) Skiritai Peltastai (Skiritai Peltasts) The Skiritai are a people subject to Sparta. They live in Skiritis, a mountainous region located in northern Laconia on the border with Arcadia, between the Oenus and the Eurotas rivers. These peltasts are expert in the art of making enemy lives miserable using javelins. |
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175 | 634 | 634 | 127 | 15 | 90 | 10 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 67 | 3 | 20 | 50 | ||||
91 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_36_Greek_Light_Peltasts) Macedonikoi Euzonoi (Macedonian Light Peltasts) These skirmishers sensibly withdraw from threats while harassing the enemy with javelins. |
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175 | 625 | 625 | 125 | 15 | 90 | 9 | 5 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 65 | 3 | 20 | 40 | ||||
92 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_38_Agrianian_Axemen) Agrianoi Peltastai (Agrianian Peltasts) A force of highly mobile axemen with javelins always gives a general a useful cutting edge. |
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175 | 642 | 642 | 128 | 15 | 90 | 8 | 5 | 33 | 11 | 13 | 65 | 3 | 20 | 35 | ||||
93 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_38_maedi_peltastai) Maedi Peltastai (Maedi Peltasts) The Maedi are an ancient tribe inhabiting the southwestern fringe of Thrace. They are famous as the tribe of Spartacus. They are also famous for their wild Aurochs, the Bolinthos, which is one popular war emblem. With their raiding and contacts with the Greeks, they use more xiphos swords and Chalcidian helmets than their northeastern neighbours. |
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175 | 920 | 920 | 184 | 16 | 95 | 9 | 5 | 32 | 10 | 11 | 70 | 12 | 20 | 50 | ||||
94 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_38_Thracian_Peltasts) Thrakioi Peltastai (Thracian Peltasts) Unencumbered by armour, these fast moving skirmishers use javelins to disrupt enemy units. |
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175 | 449 | 449 | 90 | 15 | 90 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 44 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
95 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_4_Belgae_Hunters) Sotaroas Argos (Belgae Hunters) The skills of the hunt, hiding and a sudden strike, are the skills of a warrior. |
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175 | 391 | 391 | 78 | 8 | 155 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
96 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_40_corsican_javeliners) Pelliti Velites (Pelliti Skirmishers) Pelliti skirmishers are lightly armed troops who can break up and harass enemy formations before the main battle lines meet, and act as a screen for heavier troops. They are often composed of the Sardinian or Corsican tribes' younger warriors. Each man is armed with a clutch of throwing spears, a short sword, and a small shield, but they do not wear armour, preferring speed over protection. |
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175 | 360 | 360 | 72 | 13 | 80 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 37 | 3 | 20 | 35 | ||||
97 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_40_Sardinian_Archers) Kasatim Shardanim (Sardinian Archers) Archers are ideal for harassing the enemy from afar, and goading them into foolish action. |
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175 | 376 | 376 | 75 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
98 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_41_Balearic_Slingers) Baleares Funditores (Balearic Slingers) The shepherds of the Balearic Islands train with a sling from childhood, and are some of the most deadly slingers in the world. |
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175 | 866 | 866 | 173 | 8 | 215 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 3 | 20 | 35 | ||||
99 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_42_Rhodian_Slingers) Rhodioi Sphendonetai (Rhodian Slingers) Few can match the deadly accuracy of the men of Rhodes. |
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175 | 741 | 741 | 148 | 8 | 215 | 8 | 20 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
100 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_43_Sarmatian_Archers) Sauromatae Fistaeg Fat Aexsdzhytae (Sarmatian Archers) Men who cannot shoot go hungry on the steppes. |
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175 | 568 | 568 | 114 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 39 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
101 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_5_Germanic_Hunters) Skutjanz (Germanic Hunters) A deer or a man: the target still needs killing. |
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175 | 528 | 528 | 106 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
102 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_6_Germanic_Hunters) Skutjanz (Germanic Hunters) A deer or a man: the target still needs killing. |
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175 | 528 | 528 | 106 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
103 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_62_Caucasian_Archers) Kovkasi Lernain Netadzik (Caucasian Archers) Hardy men levied from the mountains to the north, these soldiers make decent archers. |
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175 | 376 | 376 | 75 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
104 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_79_Ger_scandinavian_Skirmishers) Sitones Swajut Frijaz (Scandinavian Skirmishers) The Sitones are a Germanic or Finnic people who reside just above the Suiones (Swedes). It is said that these people are very much like the Suiones, except they are ruled by a woman, which goes against the Germanic custom. Each warrior is armed with a bundle of throwing spears, a slightly longer spear for melee, and a stout ovular shield, but they do not wear armour. |
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175 | 470 | 470 | 94 | 14 | 85 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 43 | 4 | 20 | 35 | ||||
105 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Skirmishers) Gaeroas Liguriae (Ligurian Skirmishers) The chance to win glory and position makes these men fierce opponents. |
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175 | 412 | 412 | 82 | 14 | 85 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 20 | 25 | ||||
106 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (GAR_Cel_Local_Bowmen_Foreign) Local Bowmen Garrisoned archers recruited from the localities who will muster if the fate of their homes is at stake. Despite their lack of training and experience it is no secret that a single arrow can slay even the mightiest of men. |
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175 | 288 | 360 | 100 | 8 | 155 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
107 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (GAR_Gre_Local_Archers_Foreign) Local Archers Garrisoned archers recruited from the localities who will muster if the fate of their homes is at stake. Despite their lack of training and experience it is no secret that a single arrow can slay even the mightiest of men. |
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175 | 288 | 360 | 100 | 8 | 155 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
108 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (GAR_Eas_Local_Archers_Foreign) Local Archers Garrisoned archers recruited from the localities who will muster if the fate of their homes is at stake. Despite their lack of training and experience it is no secret that a single arrow can slay even the mightiest of men. |
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175 | 276 | 345 | 100 | 9 | 165 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 36 | 1 | 20 | 30 | ||||
109 |
Geschossinfanterie / Geschossinfanterie / (GAR_Ita_Citizen_Javelinmen) Italian Slingers Armed with slings, these men will rain death down upon any man who dares to invade their homelands. |
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175 | 240 | 300 | 100 | 5 | 165 | 5 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 1 | 20 | 25 |