Chalkaspidai
(Greek Bronze Shield Pikemen)An elite phalanx of pikemen, the bronze shields are modelled on their hoplite forebears and, subsequently, the Alexandrian pike reforms. Their most distinctive feature, and the one which gives them their name, is their bronze shield, emblazoned with the name of their king.
An elite phalanx of pikemen, the Bronze Shields were modelled on their hoplite forebears and, subsequently, the Alexandrian pike reforms. Their most distinctive feature, and the one which gave them their name, was their bronze shield, emblazoned with the name of their king. Although fighting in the style of Alexandrian phalangites, they probably wore a uniform of Persian origin. This would include a reinforced cuirass of scales or stiffened linen, bronze helm, and probably a patterned tunic and trousers. Their main weapon was the sarissa, a pike of up to 22 feet in length. As this required both hands, a neck strap in addition to a loop over their left arm would support their heavy bronze shields. In close order, phalanxes, such as the Bronze Shields, presented an impenetrable wall to the front, pushing back or pinning an enemy so that it could then be flanked and broken by cavalry.
Unit Name Chalkaspidai |
Main Unit Key Gre_Bronze_Shield_Pike |
Land Unit Key Gre_Bronze_Shield_Pike |
Naval Unit Key pel_transport |
Soldiers 256 |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Hoplite/Pike Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 1107 |
Recruitment Cost 1107 |
Upkeep Cost 221 |
Melee Attack 34 |
9 |
├ Melee Weapon pike4 |
├ Weapon Damage 9 |
├ Weapon Deadliness 0 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Cavalry 4 |
├ Bonus vs. Elephants 8 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 8 |
56 |
├ Base Defence 15 |
├ Shield shield4 |
└ Shield Defence 41 |
14 |
├ Armour arm8 |
├ Armour Defence 14 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
20 |
├ Man Entity medium_heavy |
├ Man Health 20 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 0 |
Base Morale 55 |
Abilities
Chalkaspidai- Stamina (average)
Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat. - Pike Phalanx
The unit moves into a deep and close pike phalanx formation that increases frontal defense and attack but movement speed is reduced and the unit is vulnerable to flanking attacks.
Attributes
- Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. - 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
- Very good defensive unit
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Average attack
- Good morale
- Very vulnerable when not in phalanx
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Macedonian Wars |