Gestikapoinann
(Lusitani Veteran Warriors)Among the most able and skilled warriors, these veterans assume a more permanent warrior role near their chieftains. Used to taking advantage of the spoils of war that more professional fighters are able to enjoy, these men are therefore better equipped than the lighter Caetrati, with a breastplate and leather armour supplementing their "bascinet"-type bronze helm.
The Iberians were a warlike collection of tribes and peoples, and this ensured their independence from both Carthage and Rome for many years. They supplied mercenaries to both sides, and were widely respected for their tactical skills and courage. Their use of the deadly falcata sword added to their reputation too. The Romans called the distinctive Iberian sword type the 'machaera Hispana' but these are now referred to as the 'falcata'. These were extremely sharp, slashing, single-edged weapons with curved back edges. The term single-edged is also slightly misleading, as the point was sharpened on the back edge as well as the front. The balance of the blade was towards the broad tip, making a blow from one of these extremely powerful. In the hands of a master, a falcata could easily dismember an opponent. The skills of Iberian metal workers added to the blade’s deadliness; their steel was generally of very high quality.
Unit Name Gestikapoinann |
Main Unit Key Ibe_Lusotannan_Vet_Shield_Warriors |
Land Unit Key Ibe_Lusotannan_Vet_Shield_Warriors |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport |
Soldiers 300 |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Spear Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 898 |
Recruitment Cost 898 |
Upkeep Cost 180 |
14 |
├ Missile Weapon javelin4_iberian |
├ Projectile javelin4_iberian |
├ Missile Damage 12 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 2 |
└ Base Reload Time 9 |
Accuracy 5 |
Range 80 |
Reload 0 |
Shots Per Minute 7 |
Ammunition 2 |
Melee Attack 40 |
9 |
├ Melee Weapon spear3 |
├ Weapon Damage 9 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 4 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 10 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 16 |
65 |
├ Base Defence 28 |
├ Shield shield3 |
└ Shield Defence 37 |
8 |
├ Armour arm4 |
├ Armour Defence 8 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity heavy_medium |
├ Man Health 20 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
Base Morale 65 |
Abilities
Gestikapoinann- Stamina (low)
Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
Attributes
- Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. - Guerrilla Deployment
This unit can deploy outside of the deployment zone. - 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
- Good defensive unit
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Average attack
- Normal morale
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Hannibal at the Gates |