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Melee Infantry

Frontline soldiers trained for hand-to-hand combat with their enemies.

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.
1
200 Keltohellenikoi Thorakitai (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_11_Celto_Hellenic_Infantry_RomAux)
Keltohellenikoi Thorakitai (Romanized)
(Celto-Hellenic Infantry)

These shock infantry are Celto-Hellenic 'men-at-arms,' Celtic warriors of a mixed culture. While they are not of especially great station, they are capable warriors fighting in the Celtic manner, in a motley combination of Hellenic and Celtic gear and dress: long Celtic shields, a Greek helmet, a Celtic sword, and javelins. They soften up an opponent with their javelins and charge an enemy once they're weakened with the great force of Celtic warriors.

200 1277 1277 255 40 10 15 74 16 20 50
2
300 Clona Tekonac (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Axemen_RomAux)
Clona Tekonac (Romanized)
(Asturian Axemen)

The Astures and Cantabrii are groups of indigenous tribes with similar Celtic-influenced but distinctive cultures, well-known for their fierceness, lust for freedom, and indomitable character.

300 811 811 162 39 11 11 71 6 20 45
3
300 Scutarii (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_13_South_Iberian_Scutarii_RomAux)
Scutarii (Romanized)
(Iberian Scutarii)

Iberian Scutarii are tough, fast, and well-equipped medium swordsmen that form the main battle line in Iberian armies. They are very dangerous against enemy light infantry and can hold their own against heavy troops.

300 875 875 175 38 11 13 73 8 20 40
4
200 Dorkim Lybim (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_15_Libyan_Infantry_RomAux)
Dorkim Lybim (Romanized)
(Libyan Infantry)

Levied soldiers that fight as javelin-armed swordsmen.

200 943 943 189 32 10 11 69 10 20 45
5
300 Agrianoi Pelekophoroi (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_38_Agrianian_Assault_Infantry_RomAux)
Agrianoi Pelekophoroi (Romanized)
(Agrianian Axemen)

The Agrianians are an Illyrian tribe that has many Thracian influences. Most now live in northern Macedonia, where they are actively recruited.

300 899 899 180 40 11 15 71 8 20 55
6
300 Cordinau Orca (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_38_Scordisci_Elite_Infantry_RomAux)
Cordinau Orca (Romanized)
(Scordisci Elite Swordsmen)

The Scordisci are Celtic warriors who live near Macedonia. They are famous for their use of sheering curved swords that can cause an opponent terrible gashes, and are known to use the skulls of their enemies as drinking cups. Like the Solduros of the Gauls, in the East the Scordisci have the Cordinau Orca (Kor-dee-now Urk-ah; Battle Boars), the guardians of their chief, and fearsome, strong warriors. The Scordisci are a rather extroverted Celtic people; they are so cosmopolitan that their enemies think them Thracians or Illyrians.

300 1233 1233 247 42 11 11 79 14 20 55
7
300 Daki Drepanephoroi (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_39_Dacian_Falxmen_RomAux)
Daki Drepanephoroi (Romanized)
(Dacian Falxmen)

Falxmen give all enemies pause: who wants to be cut in two with a single blow?

300 715 715 143 50 13 19 61 1 20 45
8
300 Dreugulozez Brunjadoi (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_5_Germanic_Heavy_Infantry_RomAux)
Dreugulozez Brunjadoi (Romanized)
(Germanic Heavy Infantry)

Dreugulozez Brujandoi are the Germanic tribes' best warriors. They are wealthy, powerful men, fiercely loyal to their lord and equipped with the best weapons and armour.

300 1158 1158 232 42 11 13 79 12 20 50
9
300 Dreugulozez Brunjadoi (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_5_Germanic_Heavy_Infantry_RomAuxa)
Dreugulozez Brunjadoi (Romanized)
(Germanic Heavy Infantry)

Dreugulozez Brujandoi are the Germanic tribes' best warriors. They are wealthy, powerful men, fiercely loyal to their lord and equipped with the best weapons and armour.

300 1158 1158 232 42 11 13 79 12 20 50
10
300 Xerunoudozez (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_5_Germanic_Swordsmen_RomAux)
Xerunoudozez (Romanized)
(Germanic Swordsmen)

The Herunautoz come from such warlike tribes as the Heruskoz, Habukoz, Hattoz, and other numerous tribes of the Sweboz confederation. They are well-trained, experienced, and armed with high-quality swords and javelins to soften the enemy before their furious charge.

300 1077 1077 215 42 11 13 73 10 20 50
11
300 Kartvelebi Dashna-Mebrdzolebi (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_62_Georgian_Sword_RomAux)
Kartvelebi Dashna-Mebrdzolebi (Romanized)
(Georgian Swordsmen)

Wealthier soldiers drawn from the lands to the north of Armenia, who carry swords and leather armour.

300 718 718 144 34 11 11 47 6 20 45
12
300 Kluddacorii (Romanized)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_7_Alpine_Swordsmen_RomAux)
Kluddacorii (Romanized)
(Alpine Swordsmen)

Tribes from the Alps and some nearby territories have swordsmen of their own: the Kluddacorii (Klod-ah-kur-ee-eye; “Sword Band”). These men often wear little in battle, removing anything that might be a hindrance except trousers and shoes, and fight using a powerful charge after throwing their javelins in an attempt to overwhelm an enemy position or break a gap in an opposing line. Warriors from these tribes are high-spirited and very eager to fight given the chance, so they have decent morale, but their lack of armour is a detriment in a prolonged engagement, or if they are flanked.

300 741 741 148 34 11 13 66 6 20 40
13
200 Cohors Aquitanorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Aquitania)
Cohors Aquitanorum (Reformed)
(Aquitanian Heavy Auxiliaries)

The swordsmen of Aquitania are as brave as any Roman in battle, and use the gladius with similar skill.

200 1250 1250 250 38 10 13 73 16 20 55
14
200 Cohors Asturum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Asturias)
Cohors Asturum (Reformed)
(Asturian Heavy Auxiliaries)

The Astures are renowned as fierce fighters. Now subdued, they serve in the Roman Auxilia.

200 1173 1173 235 38 10 11 71 14 20 60
15
200 Cohors Baetica (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Baetica)
Cohors Baetica (Reformed)
(Baetican Heavy Auxiliaries)

These men may be accustomed to a peaceful life tilling the rich farmland of southern Hispania, but they can be called to fight when needed.

200 1121 1121 224 34 10 11 71 14 20 55
16
200 Cohors Batavorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Batavia)
Cohors Batavorum (Reformed)
(Batavian Heavy Auxiliaries)

Furnishing the empire with nothing but men at arms, the elite Batavi are renowned for their bravery and even form the bulk of the emperor's personal bodyguard.

200 1307 1307 261 42 11 15 78 16 20 60
17
400 Cohors Batavorum Miliaria (Imperial)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Batavia_Imp)
Cohors Batavorum Miliaria (Imperial)
(Veteran Batavian Heavy Auxiliaries)

A double strength Miliaria Cohort" of veteran auxiliaries from the Rhine Delta. They have earned Roman citizenship and honour within the empire for their courage."

400 1348 1348 270 45 11 15 80 16 20 65
18
200 Cohors Callaecorum Bracarum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Bracares)
Cohors Callaecorum Bracarum (Reformed)
(Gallaecian Heavy Auxiliaries)

Men from the Bracari tribe can be relied on to face any battle with courage and fight to the bitter end.

200 1175 1175 235 38 10 11 73 14 20 60
19
200 Cohors Corsorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Corsica)
Cohors Corsorum (Reformed)
(Corsican Heavy Auxiliaries)

Though not as renowned as their Ligurian cousins, the Corsi can be useful swordsmen when needed.

200 1248 1248 250 38 10 13 71 16 20 50
20
200 Cohors Cyrrhesticorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Cyrrhus)
Cohors Cyrrhesticorum (Reformed)
(Macedonian Heavy Auxiliaries)

Macedonians from the city of Cyrrhus and beyond have a long tradition of fighting in well trained armies. Now trained in Roman tactics, they are deadly adversaries.

200 1200 1200 240 34 10 11 75 16 20 50
21
200 Cohors Dacorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Dacia)
Cohors Dacorum (Reformed)
(Dacian Heavy Auxiliaries)

Combining Roman discipline with the savage nature of the Dacians, these infantrymen are a deadly force.

200 1276 1276 255 40 10 13 73 16 20 60
22
400 Cohors Dacorum Miliaria (Imperial)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Dacia_Imp)
Cohors Dacorum Miliaria (Imperial)
(Veteran Dacian Heavy Auxiliaries)

A double strength Miliaria Cohort" of veteran auxiliaries from Dacia. They have earned Roman citizenship and honour within the empire for their courage."

400 1330 1330 266 44 10 11 75 16 20 60
23
200 Cohors Delmatarum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Delmatia)
Cohors Delmatarum (Reformed)
(Illyrian Heavy Auxiliaries)

The Delmatae are famous for being warlike and rebellious, but when kept under control they make excellent soldiers.

200 1250 1250 250 38 10 13 73 16 20 55
24
400 Cohors Delmatarum Miliaria (Imperial)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Delmatia_Imp)
Cohors Delmatarum Miliaria (Imperial)
(Veteran Illyrian Heavy Auxiliaries)

A double strength Miliaria Cohort" of veteran auxiliaries from Illyria. They have earned Roman citizenship and honour within the empire for their courage."

400 1265 1265 253 39 10 11 75 16 20 55
25
200 Cohors Thebaeorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Egypt)
Cohors Thebaeorum (Reformed)
(Egyptian Heavy Auxiliaries)

Recruited from both the native Egyptians and Greeks, these soldiers ensure local rebellions are suppressed and the grain shipments continue to flow to Rome.

200 1224 1224 245 36 10 11 73 16 20 50
26
200 Cohors Galatarum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Galatia)
Cohors Galatarum (Reformed)
(Galatian Heavy Auxiliaries).

Fierce, proud, and brave in battle, the Galatians are expert swordsmen with a love of war.

200 1276 1276 255 40 11 13 73 16 20 60
27
200 Cohors Ligurum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Liguria)
Cohors Ligurum (Reformed)
(Ligurian Heavy Auxiliaries).

Soldiers recruited from the Alpine Ligures are renowned warriors, capable swordsmen in any battle.

200 1265 1265 253 39 10 13 75 16 20 55
28
200 Cohors Lingonum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Lingones)
Cohors Lingonum (Reformed)
(Gallic Heavy Auxiliaries).

Longtime allies of Rome, the warriors of the Lingones tribe are reliable swordsmen.

200 1147 1147 229 36 10 11 71 14 20 50
29
200 Cohors Mattiacorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Mattiaci)
Cohors Mattiacorum (Reformed)
(Mattiaci Heavy Auxiliaries).

Some of the only Roman subjects to live beyond the East bank of the Rhine, the Mattiaci are exempt from taxes in return for providing expert fighters and patrolling the borders of Germania.

200 1198 1198 240 40 10 11 70 14 20 55
30
200 Cohors Maurorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Mauri)
Cohors Maurorum (Reformed)
(Mauritanian Heavy Auxiliaries)

These Berber soldiers are experienced in desert warfare and keep less civilized tribes at bay.

200 1121 1121 224 34 10 11 71 14 20 45
31
200 Cohors Paphlagonum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Pontus)
Cohors Paphlagonum (Reformed)
(Paphlagonian Heavy Auxiliaries)

Hardy soldiers from the rugged mountains by the Black Sea, the Paphlagonians, liberated by Rome, supply their new allies with good heavy infantry.

200 1177 1177 235 38 10 11 75 14 20 50
32
200 Cohors Raetorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Raeti)
Cohors Raetorum (Reformed)
(Raetian Heavy Auxiliaries)

The Raeti are hardy mountain warriors, proud descendants of the Etruscans.

200 1250 1250 250 38 10 11 73 16 20 60
33
200 Cohors Sequanorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Sequani)
Cohors Sequanorum (Reformed)
(Sequanian Heavy Auxiliaries)

More loyal than their Helvetii neighbours, the Sequani protect the mountain passes from Rome's enemies.

200 1185 1185 237 39 10 11 70 14 20 55
34
200 Cohors Vangionum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Vangiones)
Cohors Vangionum (Reformed)
(Vangionian Heavy Auxiliaries)

Recruited from the tribes between the Rhine and Danube, these warriors garrison the forts that keep less civilized barbarians at bay.

200 1173 1173 235 38 10 11 71 14 20 60
35
200 Cohors Vasconum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Vascones)
Cohors Vasconum (Reformed)
(Basque Heavy Auxiliaries)

The tribesmen of the Pyrenees willingly join the legions in battle; although fiercely independent, they offer their allegiance to Rome.

200 1202 1202 240 40 10 11 74 14 20 55
36
200 Cohors Evocata Classica
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Jay_Marine_Evocati_Cohort)
Cohors Evocata Classica
(Imperial Veteran Legionaries)

These veterans have been called forth" from retirement, and have chosen to re-enlist and serve Roma once again."

200 1356 1356 271 40 10 13 78 18 20 65
37
140 Legionarii Classici
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Jay_Marine_Legionaries)
Legionarii Classici
(Roman Legionary Marines)
140 1303 1303 288 31 10 11 81 16 24 65
38
140 Legionarii Classici
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Jay_Marine_Legionaries_Scouts)
Legionarii Classici
(Roman Legionary Marines)
140 1248 1248 288 31 10 11 75 16 24 65
39
200 Cohors Legionaria Classica
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Jay_Marine_Legionary_Cohort)
Cohors Legionaria Classica
(Imperial Legionaries)

Heavy infantry with strong attacks, good armour and exceptional morale.

200 1335 1335 267 38 10 11 84 18 20 60
40
200 Cohors Legionaria Classica
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Jay_Marine_Legionary_Cohort_Scouts)
Cohors Legionaria Classica
(Imperial Legionaries)

Heavy infantry with strong attacks, good armour and exceptional morale.

200 1330 1330 266 38 10 11 78 18 20 60
41
140 Legionarii Veterani Classici
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Jay_Marine_Vet_Legionaries)
Legionarii Veterani Classici
(Roman Veteran Marines)
140 1345 1345 438 33 10 15 83 16 24 70
42
200 Cohors Aquitanorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Aquitania_Area2)
Cohors Aquitanorum (Reformed)
(Aquitanian Heavy Auxiliaries)

The swordsmen of Aquitania are as brave as any Roman in battle, and use the gladius with similar skill.

200 1250 1250 250 38 10 13 73 16 20 55
43
200 Cohors Corsorum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Corsica_Area2)
Cohors Corsorum (Reformed)
(Corsican Heavy Auxiliaries)

Though not as renowned as their Ligurian cousins, the Corsi can be useful swordsmen when needed.

200 1248 1248 250 38 10 13 71 16 20 50
44
200 Cohors Lingonum (Reformed)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Aux_Infantry_Lingones_Area2)
Cohors Lingonum (Reformed)
(Gallic Heavy Auxiliaries).

Longtime allies of Rome, the warriors of the Lingones tribe are reliable swordsmen.

200 1147 1147 229 36 10 11 71 14 20 50
45
200 Legionarii Clibanariorum
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Armour_Legionaries)
Legionarii Clibanariorum
(Imperial Cataphract Legionaries)

Tough Roman legionaries, given improved armour for battle.

200 1353 1353 271 34 10 10 79 20 20 65
46
400 Cohors Aquilae
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Eagle_Cohort)
Cohors Aquilae
(Imperial Eagle Cohort)

The eagle standard is the heart and soul of a legion.

400 1335 1335 267 38 10 13 84 18 20 65
47
200 Cohors Evocata
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Evocati_Cohort)
Cohors Evocata
(Imperial Veteran Legionaries)

These veterans have been called forth" from retirement, and have chosen to re-enlist and serve Roma once again."

200 1335 1335 267 38 10 11 84 18 20 65
48
400 Cohors Prima
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_First_Cohort)
Cohors Prima
(Marian First Cohort)

Legionaries of the First Cohort are the best of their kind.

400 1253 1253 251 38 10 11 77 16 20 65
49
200 Hastati (Late)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Hastati_Late)
Hastati (Late)
(Polybian Light Sword Maniple)

Hastati no longer have hastae, and instead bombard the enemy with pila and cut them to pieces with their gladii.

200 808 808 162 33 10 13 72 8 20 55
50
200 Hastati Samnitici (Late)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Hastati_Late_Allied)
Hastati Samnitici (Late)
(Polybian Light Sword Maniple)

These gladii-armed, pila-throwing men are among the youngest of the Socii.

200 794 794 159 32 10 11 70 8 20 50
51
200 Legionarii
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Legionaries)
Legionarii
(Marian Legionaries)

Heavy infantry with strong attacks, good armour and exceptional morale.

200 1150 1150 230 36 10 11 75 14 20 60
52
200 Cohors Legionaria
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Legionary_Cohort)
Cohors Legionaria
(Imperial Legionaries)

Heavy infantry with strong attacks, good armour and exceptional morale.

200 1304 1304 261 36 10 10 79 18 20 60
53
300 Vulgus
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Plebs)
Vulgus
(Roman Mob)

Rabble from the streets can be dangerous in large numbers.

300 102 102 20 6 7 10 20 1 20 30
54
200 Custodes Praetorii
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Praetorian_Guard)
Custodes Praetorii
(Imperial Praetorian Guard)

Hand-picked heavy infantry, well used to all kinds of combat.

200 1346 1346 269 39 10 11 82 18 20 65
55
200 Cohors Praetoria
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Praetorians)
Cohors Praetoria
(Marian Praetorians)

The tent guards are a force of hand-picked heavy infantry.

200 1270 1270 254 39 10 13 81 16 20 65
56
200 Principes (Late)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Principes_Late)
Principes (Late)
(Polybian Heavy Sword Maniple)

Re-armed with mail, pila and a gladius, the reformed Principes are even more aggressive!

200 1180 1180 236 38 10 10 79 14 20 60
57
200 Principes Samnitici (Late)
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Principes_Late_Allied)
Principes Samnitici (Late)
(Polybian Heavy Sword Maniple)

The Romans demand and the Socii serve: heavy melee infantry equipped like their Roman counterparts.

200 1098 1098 220 38 10 11 71 12 20 55
58
200 Legionarii Veterani
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Vet_Legionaries)
Legionarii Veterani
(Marian Veteran Legionaries)

All legionaries are effective fighters, veterans doubly so.

200 1260 1260 252 38 10 11 84 16 20 65
59
200 Evocata Germanica
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Vexillatio_Evocata_Germanica)
Evocata Germanica
(Imperial Veteran Legionaries)

These veterans of the wars in Germania have been called forth" from retirement, and have chosen to re-enlist and serve Roma once again."

200 1314 1314 263 42 10 10 86 16 20 65
60
200 Legionarii Capite Censi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Rom_Volunteer_Legionaries_Allied)
Legionarii Capite Censi
(Marian Volunteer Legionaries)

In order to bolster the ranks of the legion, poor and property-less volunteers are armed at the expense of the local government.

200 1109 1109 222 33 10 10 73 14 20 55
61
140 Italian Garrison Marines
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (GAR_Rom_Marines)
Italian Garrison Marines
(Roman Marines)
140 1111 1111 156 24 10 13 79 14 22 65
62
100 Supply Crew
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Supply_Ship_Roman_Crew)
Supply Crew
A fleet with a supply ship can supply nearby land forces until the fleet runs out of supplies. Supply lines by sea are generally less expensive than those on land.
100 550 550 100 6 10 1 22 2 20 20
63
300 Pictone Neitos
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_1_Pictone_Painted_Swordsmen)
Pictone Neitos
(Pict Painted Swordsmen)

The Pictone Neitos (Pek-tone Nee-yet-os) are painted warriors from Caledonia. They use heavy shields and have a powerful charge as well as high morale, which makes them useful for holding the line or punching holes in hostile formations.

300 589 589 118 40 11 17 60 1 20 50
64
200 Sikeliotai Pezoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_10_Greek_Marines)
Sikeliotai Pezoi
(Syracusan Marines)

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

200 902 902 180 28 10 11 80 10 20 45
65
200 Pezoi Brettioi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_10_Sicily_Bruttian_Infantry)
Pezoi Brettioi
(Bruttian Infantry)

The Bruttii come from the southern extremity of Italy. These Bruttian troops are dependable medium infantry. They carry two pila, which they throw before engaging in close combat with their swords. They are well armoured with a variety of bronze pectorales, typical of the Oscan warrior class. Their helmets show Greek and Italian influence, known as Italo-Attic. They fought for Pyrrhus during his invasion of Italy.

200 807 807 161 33 10 13 70 8 20 50
66
200 Keltohellenikoi Thorakitai
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_11_Celto_Hellenic_Infantry)
Keltohellenikoi Thorakitai
(Celto-Hellenic Infantry)

These shock infantry are Celto-Hellenic 'men-at-arms,' Celtic warriors of a mixed culture. While they are not of especially great station, they are capable warriors fighting in the Celtic manner, in a motley combination of Hellenic and Celtic gear and dress: long Celtic shields, a Greek helmet, a Celtic sword, and javelins. They soften up an opponent with their javelins and charge an enemy once they're weakened with the great force of Celtic warriors.

200 1263 1263 253 39 10 15 73 16 20 55
67
300 Clona Tekonac
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Axemen)
Clona Tekonac
(Asturian Axemen)

The Astures and Cantabrii are groups of indigenous tribes with similar Celtic-influenced but distinctive cultures, well-known for their fierceness, lust for freedom, and indomitable character.

300 797 797 159 38 11 11 70 6 20 40
68
200 Milites Ilergetum
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_12_North_Iberian_Illergetan_Soldiers)
Milites Ilergetum
(Illergetan Soldiers)

These Iberians wear a helmet of typical Ilergetan design, with the characteristic neck guard, padded armour and large scutum adopted from the Gallic tribes across the Pyrenees. For weapons, they use javelins and a longsword, most likely imported from Gaul through the Greek colony of Emporion. Greek and Phoenician elements are also abundant in their culture, foreign motifs being common in their art. While not an elite contingent in the Ilergetan army, these troops are good quality. They are brave and relatively well-equipped, dependable line infantry.

200 847 847 169 36 11 13 71 8 20 40
69
200 Loricati Scutarii
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_13_South_Iberian_Loricati)
Loricati Scutarii
(Iberian Loricati)

Iberian Scutarii are tough, fast, and well-equipped medium swordsmen that form the main battle line in Iberian armies. They are very dangerous against enemy light infantry and can hold their own against heavy troops.

200 1204 1204 241 40 11 13 76 14 20 50
70
300 Scutarii
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_13_South_Iberian_Scutarii)
Scutarii
(Iberian Scutarii)

Iberian Scutarii are tough, fast, and well-equipped medium swordsmen that form the main battle line in Iberian armies. They are very dangerous against enemy light infantry and can hold their own against heavy troops.

300 847 847 169 36 11 13 71 8 20 35
71
200 Dorkim Lybim Kbedim
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_15_Late_Libyan_Infantry)
Dorkim Lybim Kbedim
(Late Libyan Infantry)

Formed infantry that serves as an able backbone to any army.

200 1077 1077 215 36 10 11 77 12 20 40
72
200 Dorkim Lybim
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_15_Libyan_Infantry)
Dorkim Lybim
(Libyan Infantry)

Levied soldiers that fight as javelin-armed swordsmen.

200 915 915 183 30 10 11 67 10 20 40
73
200 Aithiopikoi Pelekuphoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_18_axum_nobles)
Aithiopikoi Pelekuphoroi
(Noble Axemen of Axum)

Raised from among the higher social groups of the Aethiopians, these noblemen are armed with a double headed axe and a shield. Highly skilled, these men can easily break through an enemy line of lower quality infantry. They can inflict substantial damage, even to well-protected enemies.

200 619 619 124 42 11 17 64 1 20 50
74
200 Eklektoi Aithiopikoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_18_ethiopian_shock_infantry)
Eklektoi Aithiopikoi
(Ethiopian Axemen)

These fierce soldiers fight with the heaviest of the infantry. They wield large double-bladed axes and fight as powerful shock infantry. They wear a mail vest and leather greaves in addition to a long tunic. Fighting without helmets or shields, these men crash into an enemy line ferociously, using their large stature and raw power to push through enemies with reckless abandon.

200 1182 1182 236 48 11 17 29 12 20 55
75
300 Mistophoroi Kushitoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_18_kushite_tribal_warriors)
Mistophoroi Kushitoi
(Kushite Painted Warriors)

The tribal warriors from the Kushite kingdom are described by Herodotus as half-painted in vermillion and white. They are fierce and versatile, used mostly as heavy skirmishers, fighting with clubs, axes and short spears.

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300 Corio Runo
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_2_Britannic_Ambushers)
Corio Runo
(Brythonic Hidden Warriors)

Unexpected warriors with javelins and swords are useful to any warlord.

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200 Calawre
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_2_Casse_Champions)
Calawre
(Casse Champions)

All the Celtic cultures follow hero worshipping traditions, and the Britons are no different. Among the southern tribes especially, there are warriors of exceedingly great skill, who use Gallic equipment. The Calawre (Call-a-oo-re) are not typically considered to be recognized champions, but they are wealthy and skilled. They have good armour and high-quality Gallic swords. They are called champions more on account of their appearance than their abilities on the battlefield, where in reality they serve as an all-purpose heavy infantry. They are adept and professional warriors, but their cost - in terms of equipment and training - limits their numbers.

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300 Silurae Birnai
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_2_Siluri_Warband)
Silurae Birnai
(Silures Warband)

The Silurae Birnai (Sel-oor-ay Bern-ay) are a tribe from the south of Cambria. Renowned for their ferocity, skill, and discipline, they offer up fine spearmen to their lord: braver than most others, and more sturdy and skilled. They are, for all intents and purposes, little more than local spearmen, but with greater training and skill. The Silures act as both anti-infantry and anti-cavalry soldiers, and can also be used to pepper an enemy at distance with javelins. They are disciplined and capable of standing in orderly lines, and use tight formations at times to absorb enemy charges.

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300 Tabargan Suguda
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_26_Bac_Axemen)
Tabargan Suguda
(Sogdian Axemen)

Often hired to protect merchant caravans along the Silk Road, these soldiers wear native-style dress, and some are equipped with Scythian armour. They wield large poleaxes to fend off cavalry and infantry.

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300 Skythioi Pezoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_28_Scythian_Warriors)
Skythioi Pezoi
(Scythian Warriors)

Everyone in the tribe fights. Everyone. Skill and courage will come to those who live.

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300 Thrakioi Rhomphaiaphoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_28_Thracian_Warriors)
Thrakioi Rhomphaiaphoroi
(Thracian Warriors)

A Thracian likes to think of himself unequalled by other men. Perhaps he is right.

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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.

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300 Bataroas
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_3_Gallic_Swordsmen)
Bataroas
(Gallic Swordsmen)

The Bataroas hail from a region the Romans call Transalpine Gaul (Gaul on the other side of the Alps). Raised from the Celtic warrior class, these Gauls are proud and experienced fighters who often value feats of impetuous valour over acts of more prudent common sense.

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200 Cladio Argos
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_30_Galatian_Chosen_Swordsmen)
Cladio Argos
(Galatian Chosen Swordsmen)

These Galatian nobles fight with proven bravery and well-honed skill-at-arms.

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300 Catuiros Calgo
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_30_Galatian_Swordsmen)
Catuiros Calgo
(Galatian Swordsmen)

Once their javelins have been thrown, these Galatians can fight expertly in close combat.

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300 Curoas
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_30_Galatian_Warriors)
Curoas
(Galatian Warriors)

There is a deep savagery in these warriors' hearts, a delight in battle for its own sake.

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300 Catuiros Calgo
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_31_Galatian_Swordsmen)
Catuiros Calgo
(Galatian Swordsmen)

Once their javelins have been thrown, these Galatians can fight expertly in close combat.

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300 Kilikioi Haploi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_32_Cilician_Levies)
Kilikioi Haploi
(Cilician Levies)

Cilician pirates have a long tradition of raiding the seas. These naval troops are also skilled in combat on land.

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300 Kares Pezoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_33_Karian_Axemen)
Kares Pezoi
(Karian Axemen)

These lightly-armoured axemen can hack their way into the flanks and rear of enemies.

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200 Skiritai Machairaphoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_35_Skiritai_Swordsmen)
Skiritai Machairaphoroi
(Skiritai Swordsmen)

Those who dwell in the shadow of the Spartans can have martial glory of their own.

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300 Dardanioi Sicaphoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_37_dardanioi_sicabearers)
Dardanioi Sicaphoroi
(Thraco-Illyrian Sica-Bearers)

This kind of Thraco-Illyrian heavy infantry is modelled on the nearby Triballi elite warriors and Thracian mercenaries in general. While having the typical Thraco-Phrygian helmet or the more popular Chalcidian type, they bear a frightening curved sica as their main weapon. Used as assault infantry, they precede their attack by launching javelins. Although highly skiled, they wear almost no armour.

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300 Illyrioi Grosphomachoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_37_Illyrian_Coastal_Levies)
Illyrioi Grosphomachoi
(Illyrian Coastal Levies)

These axemen can announce themselves with a shower of javelins before closing for the kill.

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300 Agrianoi Pelekophoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_38_Agrianian_Assault_Infantry)
Agrianoi Pelekophoroi
(Agrianian Axemen)

The Agrianians are an Illyrian tribe that has many Thracian influences. Most now live in northern Macedonia, where they are actively recruited.

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200 Cordinau Orca
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_38_Scordisci_Elite_Infantry)
Cordinau Orca
(Scordisci Elite Swordsmen)

The Scordisci are Celtic warriors who live near Macedonia. They are famous for their use of sheering curved swords that can cause an opponent terrible gashes, and are known to use the skulls of their enemies as drinking cups. Like the Solduros of the Gauls, in the East the Scordisci have the Cordinau Orca (Kor-dee-now Urk-ah; Battle Boars), the guardians of their chief, and fearsome, strong warriors. The Scordisci are a rather extroverted Celtic people; they are so cosmopolitan that their enemies think them Thracians or Illyrians.

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300 Galathraikes
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_38_Thrace_Gallo_Thracian_Warriors)
Galathraikes
(Gallo-Thracian Infantry)

These warriors are highly sought after swordsmen from the Celtic-dominated regions of Thracia. They carry a small, sturdy thureos, several javelins, and a Celtic longsword. They wear bronze helmets of Celtic types, popular after the Galatian invasion of Thracia, but they wear little armour aside from this helmet and their shield.

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300 Thrakioi Pezoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_38_Thracian_Warriors)
Thrakioi Pezoi
(Thracian Warriors)

A Thracian likes to think of himself unequalled by other men. Perhaps he is right.

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300 Thyni Rhomphaiaphoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_38_thyni_romphaiaphoroi)
Thyni Rhomphaiaphoroi
(Thyni Rhomphaia Warriors)

A famous Thracian tribe, the Thyni are renowned for their fearsome night attacks and lightning raids, as the Macedonians and Odrysians well know. This eastern coastal tribe is also made up of fishermen and merchants, and is one of the most Hellenised and prosperous Thracian kingdoms, due to their immediate contact with some Greek harbour colonies.

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300 Daki Drepanephoroi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_39_Dacian_Falxmen)
Daki Drepanephoroi
(Dacian Falxmen)

Falxmen give all enemies pause: who wants to be cut in two with a single blow?

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300 Mishteret Izrahim
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_40_Corsican_Coastal_Levies)
Mishteret Izrahim
(Corsican Coastal Levies)

These men bombard the enemy with pila before cutting them to pieces with their gladii.

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200 Dreugulozez Brunjadoi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_5_Germanic_Heavy_Infantry)
Dreugulozez Brunjadoi
(Germanic Heavy Infantry)

Dreugulozez Brujandoi are the Germanic tribes' best warriors. They are wealthy, powerful men, fiercely loyal to their lord and equipped with the best weapons and armour.

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300 Herunautoz
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_5_Germanic_Swordsmen)
Herunautoz
(Germanic Swordsmen)

The Herunautoz come from such warlike tribes as the Heruskoz, Habukoz, Hattoz, and other numerous tribes of the Sweboz confederation. They are well-trained, experienced, and armed with high-quality swords and javelins to soften the enemy before their furious charge.

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300 Herunautoz
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_6_Germanic_Swordsmen)
Herunautoz
(Germanic Swordsmen)

The Herunautoz come from such warlike tribes as the Heruskoz, Habukoz, Hattoz, and other numerous tribes of the Sweboz confederation. They are well-trained, experienced, and armed with high-quality swords and javelins to soften the enemy before their furious charge.

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300 Kartveli Dashnit Meombrebi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_62_Georgian_Medium_Swordmen)
Kartveli Dashnit Meombrebi
(Georgian Medium Infantry)

Highly trained and experienced, these men are shock troops of the highest calibre. They are armed with javelins, a short sword and a thureos shield, made popular in Anatolia with the coming of the Galatians. As true warriors, they understand the need for protection and wear a studded leather coat over a thick woolen tunic.

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300 Kartvelebi Dashna-Mebrdzolebi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_62_Georgian_Sword)
Kartvelebi Dashna-Mebrdzolebi
(Georgian Swordsmen)

Wealthier soldiers drawn from the lands to the north of Armenia, who carry swords and leather armour.

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300 Kluddacorii
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_7_Alpine_Swordsmen)
Kluddacorii
(Alpine Swordsmen)

Tribes from the Alps and some nearby territories have swordsmen of their own: the Kluddacorii (Klod-ah-kur-ee-eye; “Sword Band”). These men often wear little in battle, removing anything that might be a hindrance except trousers and shoes, and fight using a powerful charge after throwing their javelins in an attempt to overwhelm an enemy position or break a gap in an opposing line. Warriors from these tribes are high-spirited and very eager to fight given the chance, so they have decent morale, but their lack of armour is a detriment in a prolonged engagement, or if they are flanked.

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300 Raumarici Slaganz Frijaz
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_79_Ger_scandinavian_clubmen)
Raumarici Slaganz Frijaz
(Scandinavian Club Infantry)

The Raumarici are a Germanic tribe from the area of Romerike near Oslo. Germanic warriors are typically able to make effective arms quickly from any readily available materials. By shaping heavy boughs of oak and inserting bone spikes, these clubs can be used to maim both armoured and unarmoured foes alike.

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300 Suiones Herunautoz Frijaz
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_79_Ger_scandinavian_Swordsmen)
Suiones Herunautoz Frijaz
(Scandinavian Swordsmen)

The Suiones are a powerful tribe, distinguished not merely by their soldiers, but also - in possessing ships with prows on both ends - by their powerful fleets. Swords are not plentiful in Germanic lands because of their cost in iron, and so these fierce and valiant warriors carry their highly valued swords with pride.

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200 Apulii Extraordinarii
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_9_Apulian_Infantry)
Apulii Extraordinarii
(Apulian Heavy Infantry)

Disciplined, highly skilled, and carrying the best equipment available, these Apulians usually fight with a sword, but have one or two additional spears for throwing between engagements. These troops are former extraordinarii in Roman service, mostly from Apulia and Calabria, who now serve as mercenaries.""

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200 Ensiferi Italici Reformati
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_9_Italian_Late_Swordsmen)
Ensiferi Italici Reformati
(Italian Late Swordsmen)

Re-armed with mail, pila and a gladius, these well-trained soldiers allow empires to be made.

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200 Ensiferi Italici
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_9_Italian_Swordsmen)
Ensiferi Italici
(Italian Swordsmen)

Never underestimate an Italian in battle: he will smile even as he guts you.

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300 Taurisci Securiferi
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (AOR_9_Italy_Taurisci_Axemen)
Taurisci Securiferi
(Taurisci Axemen)

One of the last Ligurian tribes to survive the Boii and Gallic invasions and assimilation, the Taurisci survive in central Italy. Seen as barbarians by the Romans and most of the southern Italic civilisations, they are equipped with a scutum, javelins, and a deadly light axe, similar to the Illyrian and Venetian tribes. These axemen are renowned as assault infantry.

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300 Local Armed Townsfolk
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (GAR_Cel_Armed_Townsfolk_Foreign)
Local Armed Townsfolk
Farmers, artisans and tradesmen from the surrounding regions who have been drafted into the local garrison. Whilst these men have a stout desire to defend their homes, they are poorly equipped, lack military experience and can scarcely be regarded as soldiers.
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200 Local Citizens
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (GAR_Gre_Armed_Citizens_Foreign)
Local Citizens
Farmers, artisans and tradesmen from the surrounding regions who have been drafted into the local garrison. Whilst these men have a stout desire to defend their homes, they are poorly equipped, lack military experience and can scarcely be regarded as soldiers.
200 200 250 100 14 7 10 26 1 20 25
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200 Local Townsfolk
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (GAR_Eas_Armed_Townsfolk_Foreign)
Local Townsfolk
Farmers, artisans and tradesmen from the surrounding regions who have been drafted into the local garrison. Whilst these men have a stout desire to defend their homes, they are poorly equipped, lack military experience and can scarcely be regarded as soldiers.
200 200 250 100 14 7 10 26 1 20 25
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200 Italian Citizens
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (GAR_Ita_Armed_Citizens)
Italian Citizens
Farmers, artisans and tradesmen from the surrounding regions who have been drafted into the local garrison. Whilst these men have a stout desire to defend their homes, they are poorly equipped, lack military experience and can scarcely be regarded as soldiers.
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200 Italian Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (GAR_Ita_Garrisoned_Swordsmen)
Italian Swordsmen
With a sword in one hand and a shield in the other, these men constitute the heavy melee component of Roman garrison forces. While they are not as well-trained as the soldiers of the legions, these swordsmen are sworn to defend their homelands and are effective at performing delaying actions against enemy forces which have breached the outer fortifications.
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