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Noricene Gaecori

(Alpine Spear Band)

Noricene Gaecorii (Guy-kur-ee-eye) are a product of the Celtic, Italic, and Hellenistic influences present in Noricum. They are essentially a Celtic warband, but with reinforced oval shields. These men are semi-professional soldiers, not levies, despite their simple armaments. They are from the mountains, and, as such, are more resistant to the elements than most - a truth which renders them quite hardy. Their throwing spears aren't of the greatest quality, but they can soften an enemy before they charge.

While Celts often lacked the formal organisations and tactics of their more 'civilised' opponents, they did have extremely able metalworkers, and long experience as mercenaries. In battle, they were not outmatched on an individual level by Romans or Greeks. Celts often favoured the spear in battle. It is a simple weapon, and a typical Celtic warrior might carry several into a fight: lighter javelins to hurl at the enemy on the approach or charge, and sometimes an iron-tipped spear for close combat. Some spears were crafted with barbed tips to cause further damage as they were pulled from wounds. Spears were also convenient for displaying trophies, in the shape of rotting enemy heads. This bloody appearance by the Celts, and a ferocious appetite for battle, was often enough to un-man opponents. Celtic warriors would send a chorus of chants, taunts and insults aimed towards foes, and blow their unearthly-sounding 'carnyx' battle horns. The whole display was intended to frighten foes, and put the warriors into the right frame of mind for battle.

Noricene Gaecori

Unit Name

Noricene Gaecori

Main Unit Key

Cel_Noricene_Gaecori

Land Unit Key

Cel_Noricene_Gaecori

Naval Unit Key

barbarian_transport

Soldiers

200

Category

Melee Infantry

Class

Spear Infantry

Custom Battle Cost

697

Recruitment Cost

697

Upkeep Cost

139

Missile Damage

11

├ Missile Weapon

prec1

├ Projectile

prec1

├ Missile Damage

11

├ Missile Ap Damage

0

└ Base Reload Time

10

Accuracy

5

Range

80

Reload

0

Shots Per Minute

6

Ammunition

1

Melee Attack

30

Weapon Damage

9

├ Melee Weapon

spear2

├ Weapon Damage

9

├ Weapon Deadliness

0

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry

3

├ Bonus vs. Elephants

10

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

10

Melee Defence

74

├ Base Defence

22

├ Shield

shield5

└ Shield Defence

52

Armour

6

├ Armour

arm3

├ Armour Defence

6

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

20

├ Man Entity

medium_light

├ Man Health

20

└ Bonus Hit Points

0

Base Morale

55

Abilities

Noricene Gaecori
  • Stamina (average)
    Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.

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
Noricene Gaecori
  • Good defensive unit
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Average attack
  • Normal morale
Upgrade
Required Technology Unit Upgrades Cost 435 Upgrade To Appea Gaedotos
Requires Buildings
Noricene Gaecori Lv. 0 Warrior Lodge
Warrior Lodge
(rom_BARBARIAN_artisans_major_1)
Level 0
Meeting Ground
Meeting Ground
(rom_BARBARIAN_artisans_major_bronze_2)
Level 1
Proving Grounds
Proving Grounds
(rom_BARBARIAN_artisans_major_bronze_3)
Level 2
Noricene Gaecori Lv. 1 Hall of Champions
Hall of Champions
(rom_BARBARIAN_artisans_major_bronze_4)
Level 3