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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.
1
100 Pontikoi Basilikoi Hippeis
Cavalry / Shock Cavalry / (Gre_Pontic_Royal_Cav)
Pontikoi Basilikoi Hippeis
(Pontic Royal Cavalry)

These heavy cavalry are an excellent tool for a commander, well able to break lesser opponents.

100 2271 2271 454 40 9 39 42 22 20 65
2
200 Pontikoi Hoplitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Pon_Hoplites)
Pontikoi Hoplitai
(Pontic Hoplites)

Hoplites: no other word says Greeks at war in quite the same way.

200 1074 1074 215 27 9 15 66 14 20 50
3
200 Pontikoi Akolouthoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Pon_Thorax_Legionary)
Pontikoi Akolouthoi
(Pontic Companions)

The guards of the Pontic king himself are called Pontic Companions, and they fight with shields and spears. It is a rare sight to see them in a Pontic army if the king is absent, because they will never break their oath to protect their king with their lives.

200 1281 1281 256 40 10 13 78 16 20 60
Melee 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.
4
200 Phrygioi Sagarisphoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_29_phrygian_axemen)
Phrygioi Sagarisphoroi
(Phrygian Axemen)

These infantrymen are valuable assault infantry. They are generally better equuipped than Persian takabara troops, with a Phrygian helmet or soft cap, quilted armour, and wide crescent or Gerron wicker shields, quite similar to the greek Dipylon.

200 1022 1022 204 38 11 15 70 10 20 50
5
200 Trapezountioi Makhairophoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Eas_Pontic_Sword)
Trapezountioi Makhairophoroi
(Trapezontian Swordsmen)

Belonging to the higher classes of Trapezos, these swordsmen can afford the best armour and weapons, which in combination with their military prowess makes them reliable heavy infantry.

200 1175 1175 235 38 10 11 73 14 20 55
6
200 Epilektoi tes Ankyras
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Pon_Choppers)
Epilektoi tes Ankyras
(Galatian Warriors)

Fighting in the Celtic way with sword and shield, these warriors carry the finest equipment the armouries of Pontus can offer!

200 1006 1006 201 36 10 11 81 10 20 55
7
200 Pontikoi Akolouthoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Pon_Thorax_Legionary)
Pontikoi Akolouthoi
(Pontic Companions)

The guards of the Pontic king himself are called Pontic Companions, and they fight with shields and spears. It is a rare sight to see them in a Pontic army if the king is absent, because they will never break their oath to protect their king with their lives.

200 1281 1281 256 40 10 13 78 16 20 60
8
200 Pontikoi Epilektoi Thorakitai
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Pon_Thorax_Sword_Elite)
Pontikoi Epilektoi Thorakitai
(Pontic Elite Thorax Swordsmen)

These elite warriors are the backbone of an army, devastating in close quarters with their kopis and deadly from range with their javelins.

200 1342 1342 268 44 10 15 88 16 20 65
9
200 Pontikoi Thureophoroi Machairaphoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Pon_Thureos_Sword)
Pontikoi Thureophoroi Machairaphoroi
(Pontic Thureos Swordsmen)

These warriors are a flexible skirmishing force, dangerous with their javelins from afar and effective in melee.

200 622 622 124 36 10 10 71 3 20 55
Missile 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.
10
175 Thrakioi Peltastai
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (Bos_Thracian_Peltasts)
Thrakioi Peltastai
(Thracian Peltasts)

Unencumbered by armour, these fast moving skirmishers use javelins to disrupt enemy units.

175 488 488 98 15 90 9 5 21 7 11 50 1 20 35
11
175 Khaldaioi Peltastai
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (Eas_Pontic_Peltasts)
Khaldaioi Peltastai
(Chaldean Peltasts)

Hearkening from the Pontic mainland, the Chaldeans fight with courage and are loyal to the Pontic kings. This is the reason the Pontic kings offer them the chance to use Greek weapons like thureos shields or their helmets.

175 706 706 141 14 85 8 5 32 10 10 70 10 20 45
12
175 Pontikoi Epilektoi Toxotai
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (Pon_Heavy_Archers)
Pontikoi Epilektoi Toxotai
(Pontic Heavy Archers)

Archers are ideal for harassing the enemy from afar, and goading them into foolish action. These archers are especially deadly because they wear armour, which makes them capable even in melee.

175 1295 1295 259 10 175 6 15 27 11 10 49 14 20 45
Hoplite/Pike 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.
13
256 Chalyboi Doryphoroi
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (AOR_29_chalybes_spearmen)
Chalyboi Doryphoroi
(Chalybes Spearmen)

The armour of these spearmen consists of a leather helmet, greaves, and a long quilted linen tunic. Instead of the leather pteryges of a Greek corselet, the Chalybes have plaited cords to provide protection below the cuirass. Their main weapon is a long spear. They are useful against light infantry, but their lack of shields means they are vulnerable to enemy arrows.

256 615 615 123 34 9 10 35 6 20 50
14
256 Kleruchoi Phalangitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Gre_Kleoruchoi_Pike)
Kleruchoi Phalangitai
(Greek Kleruchoi Pikemen)

It should be counted an honour to defend one's home and family with the pike.

256 717 717 143 32 9 10 44 8 20 50
15
200 Epistratoi Hoplitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Gre_Militia_Hoplites)
Epistratoi Hoplitai
(Levy Hoplites)

Any honest citizen can take up the shield and answer to the name of hoplite.

200 575 575 115 24 9 11 56 4 20 40
16
256 Pontikoi Chalkaspides Phalangitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Pon_Bronze_Shield_Pike)
Pontikoi Chalkaspides Phalangitai
(Pontic Bronze Shield Pikemen)

In the hands of an expert, the sarissa pike is a deadly weapon.

256 1114 1114 223 34 9 11 63 14 20 65
17
200 Pontikoi Hoplitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Pon_Hoplites)
Pontikoi Hoplitai
(Pontic Hoplites)

Hoplites: no other word says Greeks at war in quite the same way.

200 1074 1074 215 27 9 15 66 14 20 50
18
256 Pontikoi Phalangitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Pon_Pike)
Pontikoi Phalangitai
(Pontic Pikemen)

This tightly packed formation of pikemen is a potent clenched fist aimed at an enemy line.

256 867 867 173 28 9 10 44 10 20 55
19
200 Pontikoi Thorakitai Hoplitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Pon_Thorax_Hoplites)
Pontikoi Thorakitai Hoplitai
(Pontic Thorax Hoplites)

The phalanx is only as strong as the shield-arms of the warriors in it.

200 1187 1187 237 30 9 17 65 16 20 55
20
256 Pontikoi Thorakitai Phalangitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Pon_Thorax_Pike)
Pontikoi Thorakitai Phalangitai
(Pontic Thorax Pikemen)

A phalanx armed with long pikes presents a formidable threat to any battle line.

256 1104 1104 221 33 9 10 67 14 20 55
21
200 Pontikoi Thureophoroi Hoplitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Pon_Thureos_Hoplites)
Pontikoi Thureophoroi Hoplitai
(Thureos Hoplites)

Every man protects his neighbour, and fights for him, in the phalanx.

200 595 595 119 31 9 15 60 3 20 55
22
256 Pontikoi Leukaspides Phalangitai
Melee Infantry / Hoplite/Pike Infantry / (Pon_White_Shield_Pike)
Pontikoi Leukaspides Phalangitai
(Pontic White Shield Pikemen)

A phalanx of pikemen, the white 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 white painted shield, emblazoned with the name of their king.

256 1098 1098 220 33 9 10 60 14 20 60
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.
23
200 Pontikoi Doriphoroi Thorakitai
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Pon_Heavy_Infantry)
Pontikoi Doriphoroi Thorakitai
(Pontic Thorax Spearmen)

Thorakitai are able to bear spears and do battle in a phalanx and act as skirmishers when required.

200 1073 1073 215 30 9 11 75 14 20 55
24
300 Pontikoi Pantodapoi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Pon_Light_Spearmen)
Pontikoi Pantodapoi
(Pontic Light Spearmen)

These spearmen are drawn from local subjects. They are inexpensive and simply equipped with a spear, wicker shield and cloth armour.

300 626 626 125 23 9 11 50 6 20 45
25
300 Sinopaioi Thureophoroi
Melee Infantry / Spear Infantry / (Pon_Thureos_Spears)
Sinopaioi Thureophoroi
(Sinopian Thureophoroi)

These men are the descendants of the first defenders of Sinope. As time has passed and warfare evolved, these Sinopians now fight as thureophoroi and can hold off almost any enemy of Pontus.

300 501 501 100 27 9 10 67 3 20 50
Melee Cavalry
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.
26
100 Pontikoi Hippeis
Cavalry / Melee Cavalry / (Pos_Cav)
Pontikoi Hippeis
(Pontic Cavalry)

These disciplined and well-trained cavalrymen draw from the Eastern traditions of this multi-cultural state.

100 1775 1775 355 32 9 24 48 14 20 55
Missile Cavalry
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.
27
120 Paphlagonikoi Hippeis
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Bos_Paphlagonian_Cavalry)
Paphlagonikoi Hippeis
(Paphlagonian Cavalry)

These speedy, light cavalrymen can do good service in harrying the enemy.

120 754 754 151 14 85 8 5 24 10 18 27 2 20 40
28
100 Pontikoi Prodromoi
Cavalry / Missile Cavalry / (Pos_Javelin_Cav)
Pontikoi Prodromoi
(Pontic Skirmisher Cavalry)

These mercenary cavalrymen are rightly held in high regard for their skills.

100 1780 1780 356 14 85 9 5 30 10 22 39 14 20 45
Shock Cavalry
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.
29
100 Pontikoi Basilikoi Hippeis
Cavalry / Shock Cavalry / (Gre_Pontic_Royal_Cav)
Pontikoi Basilikoi Hippeis
(Pontic Royal Cavalry)

These heavy cavalry are an excellent tool for a commander, well able to break lesser opponents.

100 2271 2271 454 40 9 39 42 22 20 65
Chariot
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.
30
36 Drepanephora Armata
Cavalry / Chariot / (Gre_Scythed_Chariots)
Drepanephora Armata
(Scythed Chariots)

The terror of a thundering charge, with flashing blades, is often enough to un-man opponents.

36 2000 2000 500 40 10 44 33 28 20 55
Field Artillery
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.
31
40 Lithobolos
Siege Engine / Field Artillery / (Eas_Ballista)
Lithobolos
(Stone-Thrower)

If a man can be seen, he can be hit. If hit, killed.

40 2000 2000 400 69 435 2 33 13 20 42 6 20 50
32
40 Oxybeles
Siege Engine / Field Artillery / (Eas_Cheiroballistra)
Oxybeles
(Bolt-Thrower)

These small ballistae fire bolts that can pass through a man.

40 1800 1800 360 39 365 2 22 11 12 29 6 20 50
Admiral
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.
33
140 Tower Penteres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
Medium Ship / Melee Ship / (Gre_Assault_Quinquereme_Admiral_Pon)
Tower Penteres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
A quinquereme is a 45 meter long galley with three decks of oars, in a pattern of 2-2-1 oarsmen, developed around 400 BCE by the Syracusans. Its large size allows many marines on board, and also allows ballistae to be mounted on the large decks.

(Pontic Marines)

Soldiers trained for perilous service aboard the galleys of the navy, but also as an offensive force on land.

140 1562 1562 390 1020 4 25 10 17 87 12 24 60
34
80 Scorpion Trieres - Pontikoi Epibatoi Toxotai
Medium Ship / Missile Ship / (Gre_Scorpion_Trireme_Admiral_Pon)
Scorpion Trieres - Pontikoi Epibatoi Toxotai
A trireme is a 37 meter long oared warship (galley) with three decks of oars, developed from the bireme in the 5th century BCE. Popular with Carthaginian, Greek and Roman navies, this is the main warship of the classical age.

(Pontic Marine Archers)

Recruited for naval service, these Pontic archers are just as useful on land.

80 1312 1312 328 693 4 9 165 5 31 17 7 10 31 6 21 50
Melee Ship
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.
35
60 Fire Pot Dieres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
Light Ship / Melee Ship / (Gre_Firepot_Bireme_Pon)
Fire Pot Dieres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
A fire-pot armed bireme, this 30 meter long oared warship (galley) has two decks of oars and jars of flammable pitch suspended over the bow on long poles. These are dropped onto enemy ships and can quickly ignite the decks.

(Pontic Marines)

Soldiers trained for perilous service aboard the galleys of the navy, but also as an offensive force on land.

60 1062 1062 266 501 4 25 10 17 87 12 24 60
36
120 Assault Tetreres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
Medium Ship / Melee Ship / (Gre_Assault_Tetreres_Pon)
Assault Tetreres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
A quadrireme is a 39 meter long oared warship with two decks of oars, each rowed by two oarsmen. It is a useful battleship developed by the Carthaginians at the end of the 4th century BCE, but it lacks the speed and agility of lighter triremes.

(Pontic Marines)

Soldiers trained for perilous service aboard the galleys of the navy, but also as an offensive force on land.

120 1312 1312 328 825 4 25 10 17 87 12 24 60
37
80 Trieres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
Medium Ship / Melee Ship / (Gre_Assault_Trireme_Pon)
Trieres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
A trireme is a 37 meter long oared warship (galley) with three decks of oars, developed from the bireme in the 5th century BCE. Popular with Carthaginian, Greek and Roman navies, this is the main warship of the classical age.

(Pontic Marines)

Soldiers trained for perilous service aboard the galleys of the navy, but also as an offensive force on land.

80 1188 1188 297 693 4 25 10 17 87 12 24 60
38
60 Assault Dieres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
Light Ship / Melee Ship / (Gre_Assault_Bireme_Pon)
Assault Dieres - Pontikoi Epibatoi
A bireme is a 30 meter long oared warship (galley) with two decks of oars, thought to have been invented by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BCE. Often called a liburnia in later Roman fleets, these swift yet durable warships are excellent for boarding actions and coastal patrols.

(Pontic Marines)

Soldiers trained for perilous service aboard the galleys of the navy, but also as an offensive force on land.

60 938 938 234 501 4 25 10 17 87 12 24 60
Missile Ship
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.
39
80 Raiding Hemiolia - Pontikoi Epibatoi Toxotai
Light Ship / Missile Ship / (Gre_Raiding_Hemolia_Pon)
Raiding Hemiolia - Pontikoi Epibatoi Toxotai
A hemiolia is a light and fast raiding ship developed in the 4th century BCE, favoured by pirates but also used by navies as a light patrol ship. It has one and a half rows of oars, making it faster and more powerful than earlier uniremes.

(Pontic Marine Archers)

Recruited for naval service, these Pontic archers are just as useful on land.

80 688 688 172 402 4 9 165 5 31 17 7 10 31 6 21 50
40
100 Pursuit Trihemiolia - Pontikoi Epibatoi Toxotai
Light Ship / Missile Ship / (Gre_Pursuit_Hemolia_Pon)
Pursuit Trihemiolia - Pontikoi Epibatoi Toxotai
The trihemiolia is a lighter version of the trireme, with two and a half rows of oars. Developed by the Rhodians, it has been their favoured ship design for centuries and is an ideal pirate hunter, able to keep up with lighter raiding ships.

(Pontic Marine Archers)

Recruited for naval service, these Pontic archers are just as useful on land.

100 812 812 203 585 5 9 165 5 31 17 7 10 31 6 21 50
Artillery Ship
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.
41
140 Light Artillery Penteres - Lithobolos (Ship)
Medium Ship / Artillery Ship / (Gre_Quinquereme_Ballista)
Light Artillery Penteres - Lithobolos (Ship)
A quinquereme is a 45 meter long galley with three decks of oars, in a pattern of 2-2-1 oarsmen, developed around 400 BCE by the Syracusans. Its large size allows many marines on board, and also allows ballistae to be mounted on the large decks.

(Greek Marines)

Soldiers trained for perilous service aboard the galleys of the navy, but also as an offensive force on land.

140 1500 1500 375 1020 4 89 435 2 27 10 18 79 12 24 60
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