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Spear Infantry

Solid defensive infantry protected by shields, they are very good when ranged against cavalry.

Spear Infantry
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.
1
300 Bagaudoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (cel_boii_levy_spearmen)
Bagaudoi
(Boii Levy Spearmen)

Most of the time, only warriors regularly fight in battle. In the worst periods, however, when the tribe is under threat from their dangerous and aggressive neighbours, or when their convoys are attacked, every able man is called to arms. These levies can also be recruited to reinforce the lines, like in any Celtic battle line.

300 326 326 65 21 9 8 44 1 20 35
2
300 Acubagaudoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (cel_boii_light_spearmen)
Acubagaudoi
(Boii Light Spearmen)

These troops are the most affordable and commonly found warriors recruited from the warrior class: They wield a spear and several javelins, with mostly fire-shaped points. They wear no armour but perhaps light leather, and a leather cap; their medium-quality wood scutum is their primary protection.

300 540 540 108 24 9 10 70 4 20 40
3
200 Arjoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (cel_boii_nobles)
Arjoi
(Boii Noble Warriors)

These dismounted nobles are probably more common in Boii armies than in other Celtic armies. The foot nobles are naturally the best equipped and skilled warriors. Their entire life is devoted to training and war exercises, and they have the best weapons available. Their armour is equally high-quality, but the Cisalpine Boii also use specific Etruscan wargear, like greaves and bronze armour.

200 1271 1271 254 39 9 15 80 16 20 65
4
300 Pictone Lugoae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_1_Caledonian_Levies)
Pictone Lugoae
(Caledonian Levies)

The Caledonians are a fierce people on the edge of the world. Beyond Caledonia stretches a great, empty ocean, and Caledonia itself is home to a rather isolated people. They are seemingly relics of a former era of Celtic history, they do not have great deals of iron, and so do not produce many swords. They instead fight with more practical weapons, spears, javelins, and slings. Balroae (Bal-ro-ee) are a vast number of men, of many ages and varying levels of experience. Seemingly fearless, and wild, their bodies are tattooed in esoteric spiral designs, their hair is spiked and red, and they are remarkably fearsome. They are very hardy and brave; their lifestyle demands it. Alone, a disciplined army would destroy them, but if incorporated into a more tactics minded commander, they may prove more useful.

300 391 391 78 24 9 15 71 1 20 35
5
300 Sikeliotai Pantodapoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_10_Greek_Colonist_Levies)
Sikeliotai Pantodapoi
(Syracusan Colonist Levies)

The heritage of the citizen-soldier runs deep in all Greeks, no matter what their home.

300 562 562 112 26 9 11 66 4 20 30
6
300 Sikelioi Milites
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_10_Italian_Levies)
Sikelioi Milites
(Sicilian Levies)

Angry Sicilians with spears should never be dismissed lightly.

300 568 568 114 15 9 10 65 8 20 35
7
300 Lugoae Vocontae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_11_Celtic_Levies)
Lugoae Vocontae
(Celtic Levies)

During periods of strife and war, it is sometimes necessary to call upon ordinary citizens to organize as militia. Called Lugoae, militia in Celtic societies are farmers, craftsmen, fishermen, and so on, called to brief military service in periods of crisis. They may train a few times a year to fight, and games and sports encourage a decent level of physicality, but they're still only militia, and can only be trusted to do so much.

300 496 496 99 21 9 10 65 4 20 30
8
300 Massaloi Pantodapoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_11_Greek_Colonist_Levies)
Massaloi Pantodapoi
(Massilian Colonist Levies)

The heritage of the citizen-soldier runs deep in all Greeks, no matter what their home.

300 562 562 112 26 9 11 66 4 20 30
9
300 Gestikapoinann
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Levies)
Gestikapoinann
(Asturian Levies)

Gestikapoinann are equipped with light leather armour combined with a small bronze breastplate, a leather galea helmet, and a rather large shield that gives them their name.

300 452 452 90 24 9 10 52 3 20 35
10
200 Scortamareva
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Medium_Spearmen)
Scortamareva
(Lusitanian Medium Spearmen)

These men are some of the most well-equipped and heavily armoured warriors the Lusitani can muster.

200 765 765 153 24 9 11 70 10 20 45
11
300 Iberi Milites
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_13_South_Iberian_Levies)
Iberi Milites
(Iberian Levies)

Iberi Milites are a reliable militia. Fast-moving and able to pepper the enemy with javelins before charging with their spears, they can be relied to beef up Iberian armies whenever numbers are paramount.

300 452 452 90 24 9 10 52 3 20 35
12
300 Mishteret Lybim
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_15_Libyan_Levies)
Mishteret Lybim
(Libyan Levies)

Relatively untrained citizens that are called to arms only in the most dire of circumstances.

300 518 518 104 28 9 10 71 3 20 40
13
300 Mishteret Lybim
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_16_African_Levies)
Mishteret Lybim
(Libyan Levies)

Relatively untrained citizens that are called to arms only in the most dire of circumstances.

300 355 355 71 22 9 6 56 1 20 35
14
300 Dorkim Garamantim
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_16_Garamantine_Levies)
Dorkim Garamantim
(Garamantine Levies)

Garamantine warriors are masters of hit and run tactics. Launching raids from their oasis strongholds, they attack towns, outposts, watchtowers, and nomadic tribes. They fight first with throwing spears and javelins, but can fight in close combat when necessary with their spears and leather shields. They wear a cow skin cloak for protection from dangers on the battlefield as well as from the environment.

300 453 453 91 30 9 11 50 1 20 35
15
300 Machimoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_17_Egyptian_Levies)
Machimoi
(Egyptian Levies)

Levies are plentiful, and can stand in battle when properly commanded.

300 562 562 112 26 9 11 66 4 20 30
16
300 Hanatim Kushim
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_18_Ethiopian_Levies)
Hanatim Kushim
(Ethiopian Levies)

These tribesmen are swift, deadly warriors armed with spears.

300 355 355 71 22 9 6 56 1 20 35
17
300 Meroi Aichmetai
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_18_meroe_spearmen)
Meroi Aichmetai
(Meroe Spearmen)

Armed with javelins, spear and shield, these troops can skirmish and face enemy infantry in melee. They already know that they are superb hunters and warriors, and do not need to prove their skills to anyone by attacking impetuously!

300 419 419 84 27 9 10 55 1 20 40
18
300 Ioudaioi Taxeis
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_19_Jewish_Levies)
Ioudaioi Taxeis
(Jewish Levies)

These Ioudaioi Taxeis are reliable garrison troops, useful for policing borders and keeping the population in line.

300 351 351 70 22 9 11 52 1 20 35
19
200 Judaioi Thureophoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_19_judean_thureophoroi)
Judaioi Thureophoroi
(Judean Thureophoroi)

Most of these Judean troops are equipped in a Hellenised way, with the typical Phrygian helmet, thureos shield, greaves, and light quilted or linen armour. They fight with a kopis sword and spear and in close combat.

200 996 996 199 30 9 10 73 12 20 45
20
300 Erinamesh Ana-Arabim
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_20_Arabian_Levies)
Erinamesh Ana-Arabim
(Arabian Levies)

The desert-canny fight only when they must.

300 407 407 81 26 9 10 56 1 20 35
21
300 Pantodapoi Syriakoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_21_Syrian_Levies)
Pantodapoi Syriakoi
(Syrian Levies)

Cheap spearmen are not necessarily poor spearmen and should make any horseman behave with a little respect.

300 351 351 70 22 9 11 52 1 20 35
22
300 Gund-i Madaen
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_22_Mesopotamian_Levies)
Gund-i Madaen
(Mesopotamian Levies)

Levies can fight and are relatively cheap to maintain, but lack skill and conviction.

300 351 351 70 22 9 11 52 1 20 35
23
200 Thureophoroi Indohellenikoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_23_hellenic_medium_inf)
Thureophoroi Indohellenikoi
(Indo-Hellenic Thureos Spears) These spearmen are the lightest component of the regular Indo-Greek phalanx line, equipped with a fairly light linothorax and pteryges, and an equally light helm, though a heavy thureos shield and bronze greaves afford them substantially greater defensive coverage then the traditional hoplitai of distant Hellas.
200 968 968 194 28 9 11 71 12 20 55
24
300 Gund-i Palta
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_23_Persian_Levies)
Gund-i Palta
(Persian Levies)

Cheap spearmen are not necessarily poor spearmen and should make any horseman behave with a little respect.

300 351 351 70 22 9 11 52 1 20 35
25
300 Gund-i Nizagan
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_24_Parthian_Levies)
Gund-i Nizagan
(Parthian Levies)

Levies can fight and are relatively cheap to maintain, but lack skill and conviction.

300 351 351 70 22 9 11 52 1 20 35
26
300 Armenikoi Epistratoi Doriphoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_25_Armenian_Levies)
Armenikoi Epistratoi Doriphoroi
(Armenian Levies)

Tough warriors from the Armenian plains, these soldiers are capable of fighting in an organized battle line.

300 351 351 70 22 9 11 52 1 20 35
27
300 Baktrioi Pantodapoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_26_Baktrian_Levies)
Baktrioi Pantodapoi
(Baktrian Levies)

Spearmen are the backbone of an army; they keep cavalry at a respectful distance.

300 562 562 112 26 9 11 66 4 20 30
28
300 Roxolanoi Haploi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_27_Roxolani_Levies)
Roxolanoi Haploi
(Roxolani Levies)

Spearmen are the backbone of an army; they keep cavalry at a respectful distance.

300 405 405 81 26 9 10 58 1 20 35
29
300 Albanoi Doryphoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_28_Protoslav_Levies)
Albanoi Doryphoroi
(Protoslav Levies)

Spearmen are the defensive backbone of an army; they keep cavalry at a respectful distance.

300 468 468 94 26 9 10 46 3 20 35
30
300 Pontikoi Haploi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_29_Pontic_Levies)
Pontikoi Haploi
(Pontic Levies)

Levies are plentiful, and can stand in battle when properly commanded.

300 562 562 112 26 9 11 66 4 20 30
31
300 Aeudi Lugoae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_3_Gallic_Levies)
Aeudi Lugoae
(Gallic Levies)

During periods of strife and war, it is sometimes necessary to call upon ordinary citizens to organize as militia. Called Lugoae, militia in Celtic societies are farmers, craftsmen, fishermen, and so on, called to brief military service in periods of crisis. They may train a few times a year to fight, and games and sports encourage a decent level of physicality, but they're still only militia, and can only be trusted to do so much.

300 496 496 99 21 9 10 65 4 20 30
32
300 Gaelaiche
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_3_Gallic_Medium_Spearmen)
Gaelaiche
(Gallic Spearmen)

The Gaelaiche carry cheap equipment: Celtic longspears, javelins, and a shield. Their longspears are fair quality, with broad, sharp heads that cause deep, terrible gashes, and can be used to bring down horses as well. These weapons are accompanied by javelins thrown into an enemy position to disorient and kill a few foes. The Gaelaiche are mostly composed of the youngest Celtic warriors, but there is no shame in an older, experienced warrior fighting with a spear as well; the spear is a respected weapon in Celtic society.

300 693 693 139 24 9 10 73 8 20 35
33
300 Galatai Lugoae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_30_Galatian_Levies)
Galatai Lugoae
(Galatian Levies)

The chance to win glory and position makes these men fierce opponents.

300 512 512 102 27 9 11 78 3 20 35
34
300 Kappadokioi Haploi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_31_Cappadocian_Levies)
Kappadokioi Haploi
(Cappadocian Levies)

Levies can fight and are relatively cheap to maintain, but lack skill and conviction.

300 351 351 70 22 9 11 52 1 20 35
35
300 Galatai Lugoae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_31_Galatian_Levies)
Galatai Lugoae
(Galatian Levies)

The chance to win glory and position makes these men fierce opponents.

300 512 512 102 27 9 11 78 3 20 35
36
300 Phrygioi Pantodapoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_33_Phrygian_Levies)
Phrygioi Pantodapoi
(Phrygian Levies)

Levies can fight and are relatively cheap to maintain, but lack skill and conviction.

300 562 562 112 26 9 11 66 4 20 30
37
300 Kretai Haploi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_34_Cretan_Levies)
Kretai Haploi
(Cretan Levies)

Relatively untrained citizens that are called to arms only in the most dire of circumstances.

300 562 562 112 26 9 11 66 4 20 30
38
200 Korinthoi Thureophoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_35_Greek_Thureos_Spears)
Korinthoi Thureophoroi
(Corinthian Thureos Spears)

These well-trained warriors are a flexible force of skirmishing spearmen.

200 765 765 153 30 9 10 67 8 20 40
39
200 Thessalikoi Thureophoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_36_Greek_Thureos_Spears)
Thessalikoi Thureophoroi
(Thessalian Thureos Spears)

These well-trained warriors are a flexible force of skirmishing spearmen.

200 765 765 153 30 9 10 67 8 20 40
40
200 Illyrioi Thureophoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_37_Illyrian_Thureos_Spears)
Illyrioi Thureophoroi
(Illyrian Thureos Spears)

These warriors can pepper a foe with javelins and fight hand-to-hand as well.

200 765 765 153 30 9 10 67 8 20 40
41
300 Krobyzoi Thureophoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_38_krobyzi_spearmen)
Krobyzoi Thureophoroi
(Krobyzoi Thureos Spearmen)

The Krobyzoi are a Thracian tribe from northern Thrace, neighbours of the Getae in the East and the ferocious Triballi in the West. They wear no armour, but some have light pelt caps, others Phrygian and Thracian helmets.

300 466 466 93 24 9 10 71 3 20 40
42
300 Daki Epistratoi Doryphoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_39_Dacian_Levies)
Daki Epistratoi Doryphoroi
(Dacian Levies)

Even the lowliest of Dacians can carry a spear into battle for his people.

300 347 347 69 21 9 10 66 1 20 30
43
300 Eburonae Lugoae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_4_Belgae_Levies)
Eburonae Lugoae
(Belgae Levies)

During periods of strife and war, it is sometimes necessary to call upon ordinary citizens to organize as militia. Called Lugoae, militia in Celtic societies are farmers, craftsmen, fishermen, and so on, called to brief military service in periods of crisis. They may train a few times a year to fight, and games and sports encourage a decent level of physicality, but they're still only militia, and can only be trusted to do so much.

300 496 496 99 21 9 10 65 4 20 30
44
300 Batacorii
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_4_Belgae_Spearmen)
Batacorii
(Belgae Spear Warriors)

Batacorii are the rank-and-file warriors of the Belgae, a group of extremely fierce and highly independent Gallo-Germanic tribes living in Northern Gaul, who are well-trained and experienced in war. Shunning the comforts often afforded the members of 'civilised' states, they pride themselves on their rugged way of life, their toughness of mind and body, and their skill at arms.

300 693 693 139 24 9 10 73 8 20 35
45
300 Dorkim Shardanim
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_40_Sardinian_Levies)
Dorkim Shardanim
(Sardinian Levies)

Levies are plentiful, and can stand in battle when properly commanded.

300 417 417 83 21 9 10 60 3 20 35
46
300 Baleares Milites
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_41_Balearic_Levies)
Baleares Milites
(Balearic Levies)

Baleares Milites are a reliable militia. Fast-moving and able to pepper the enemy with javelins before charging with their spears, they can be relied to beef up Iberian armies whenever numbers are paramount.

300 452 452 90 24 9 10 52 3 20 35
47
300 Voinu
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_43_Baltic_Levies)
Voinu
(Baltic Levies)

Voinu are fierce spearmen who form the bulk of the armies of the Neuri and Budini. They are aggressive and wild opponents, and cannibalism is not foreign to them. Whoever fights these tribes knows the terrible fate that will befall them if they lose.

300 496 496 99 21 9 10 65 4 20 30
48
300 Tarantinoi Pantodapoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_44_Greek_Colonist_Levies)
Tarantinoi Pantodapoi
(Tarantine Colonist Levies)

The heritage of the citizen-soldier runs deep in all Greeks, no matter what their home.

300 562 562 112 26 9 11 66 4 20 30
49
200 Tarantinoi Thureophoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_44_Greek_Thureos_Spears)
Tarantinoi Thureophoroi
(Tarantine Thureos Spears)

These well-trained warriors are a flexible force of skirmishing spearmen.

200 765 765 153 30 9 10 67 8 20 40
50
300 Gaizoz Frije
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_5_Germanic_Levies)
Gaizoz Frije
(Germanic Levies)

Gaizoz Frije, whose name also means “Free Spears,” are composed largely of local farmers and hunters, Germanic freemen of the lowest rank, accustomed to frequent raids and tribal warfare from a young age. According to Germanic tradition, as soon as these men receive their gaizaz (spear) and skelduz (shield), they are frije (free) adults, charged with equal shares and responsibilities in the tribe. Frije also means one's own, for to belong is to fulfill the duties of being free.

300 420 420 84 27 9 11 60 1 20 35
51
300 Gaizoz Frije
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_6_Germanic_Levies)
Gaizoz Frije
(Germanic Levies)

Gaizoz Frije, whose name also means “Free Spears,” are composed largely of local farmers and hunters, Germanic freemen of the lowest rank, accustomed to frequent raids and tribal warfare from a young age. According to Germanic tradition, as soon as these men receive their gaizaz (spear) and skelduz (shield), they are frije (free) adults, charged with equal shares and responsibilities in the tribe. Frije also means one's own, for to belong is to fulfill the duties of being free.

300 420 420 84 27 9 11 60 1 20 35
52
300 Kavakaza Sparabara
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_62_Caucasian_Levies)
Kavakaza Sparabara
(Caucasian Levies)

Hardy men levied from the mountains to the north, these soldiers are capable of fighting in an organized battle line.

300 632 632 126 26 9 10 56 6 20 40
53
300 Noricene Lugoae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_7_Alpine_Levies)
Noricene Lugoae
(Alpine Levies)

While ill-disciplined, these men are ferocious fighters in search of honour.

300 496 496 99 21 9 10 65 4 20 30
54
200 Appea Gaedotos
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_7_Alpine_Phalanx)
Appea Gaedotos
(Alpine Phalanx)

The Alpine tribes are heavily influenced by the Hellenes and Italians. The Appea Gaedotos (Ap-ee-ah Guy-doo-tos) use a type of spear-wall formation. They are solid soldiers, and should be able to stand rather well in combat. A phalanx is always good when combatting mounted enemies, as well as defending against light infantry.

200 693 693 139 24 9 10 73 8 20 35
55
300 Suiones Druhtiz Frijaz
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_79_Ger_scandinavian_Spearmen)
Suiones Druhtiz Frijaz
(Scandinavian Spearmen)

From lands with a harsh climate in eastern Svealand, these people are accustomed to fighting every day for their own survival. In warfare it is up to each man to prove his own bravery and worth, so their uniquely savage charge into the enemy enables them to perform slightly better than their neighbours in that respect.

300 541 541 108 24 9 10 71 4 20 35
56
300 Lugoae Liguriae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Levies)
Lugoae Liguriae
(Ligurian Levies)

The chance to win glory and position makes these men fierce opponents.

300 496 496 99 21 9 10 65 4 20 30
57
200 Gaemile Liguriae
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_8_Ligurian_Spearmen)
Gaemile Liguriae
(Ligurian Spearmen)

These warriors will stand, fierce in the face of any enemy.

200 693 693 139 24 9 10 73 8 20 35
58
300 Italici Milites
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_9_Italian_Levies)
Italici Milites
(Italian Levies)

Angry Italians with spears should never be dismissed lightly.

300 568 568 114 15 9 10 65 8 20 35
59
200 Mamertinoi Doryphoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_9_Mamertine_Spearmen)
Mamertinoi Doryphoroi
(Mamertine Spearmen)

The famous Mamertines are named after the Oscan war god they worship, Mamers. An Oscan people that live in Bruttium, they are bellicose in behaviour and are often used as mercenaries by the rival cities of Magna Graecia.

200 693 693 139 30 9 10 70 6 20 50
60
300 Arabioi Katadromeis
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (AOR_20_arabian_auxiliaries)
Arabioi Katadromeis
(Arabian Auxiliaries)

Arabian auxiliaries form irregular units useful for long-range operations, especially in the desert. They can afford a light and cheap helmet like the Boeotian one, also used by many other troops.

300 490 490 98 15 9 10 57 6 20 40
61
200 Local Militia
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (GAR_Eas_Local_Militia_Foreign)
Local Militia
Levies take up arms reluctantly, but they will fight for their homes and loved ones.
200 432 400 100 14 9 10 41 6 20 40
62
200 Local Town Guard
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (GAR_Ita_Town_Guard_Foreign)
Local Town Guard
These spear-armed garrison troops are also riot squad and firemen.
200 472 450 100 14 9 10 65 3 20 35
63
200 Gallic Tribesmen
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (GAR_Gal_Tribesmen)
Gallic Tribesmen
Unarmoured and mostly untrained tribesmen that are useful for little more than garrison duty.
200 509 496 100 16 9 10 49 4 20 45