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Legatus Legionis

(General of the Legion)

This man and his entourage have been appointed command over the legion. Drawn from the senatorial classes, he ranks above all other military tribunes.

Traditionally, the rank of Legatus was given to Roman generals in command of a Legion. Deputies to the commander-in-chief, these officers accompanied the Dux or Imperator on expeditions and were hand-picked from the Senatorial class. They had great experience in the field and possessed exceptional military skill; they could even replace the commander if he was killed. A Consul would have several Legati with him, often his friends and family. As aristocrats, Legati would also take home a share of the spoils from any campaign. Pompey had fifteen Legati accompany him on campaign in Asia Minor. During the Imperial era, the rank 'Legatus Legionis' was given to Legion commanders selected by the Emperor, although with Senatorial approval. A 'Legatus propraetor' was a Senator or ex-Consul acting as a regional governor, and could command several Legions at once.

Legatus Legionis

Unit Name

Legatus Legionis

Main Unit Key

Rom_Legatus

Land Unit Key

Rom_Legatus

Naval Unit Key

pel_transport

Soldiers

100

Category

Cavalry

Class

Command

Custom Battle Cost

1866

Recruitment Cost

1866

Upkeep Cost

373

Melee Attack

34

Weapon Damage

9

├ Melee Weapon

cspear3

├ Weapon Damage

9

├ Weapon Deadliness

0

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Cavalry

2

├ Bonus vs. Elephants

2

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

22

Melee Defence

50

├ Base Defence

19

├ Shield

cshield3

└ Shield Defence

31

Armour

16

├ Armour

carm8

├ Armour Defence

16

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

20

├ Man Entity

heavy_medium

├ Man Health

20

├ Bonus Hit Points

0

├ Mount

rome_horse_spear_shield_vh

├ Mount Entity

rome_horse_very_heavy_spr

└ Mount Health

0

Base Morale

65

Abilities

Legatus Legionis
  • Stamina (poor)
    Governs how fast the unit tires and restores fatigue, and is dependent on type of unit, weight and approach to combat.
  • Cavalry Testudo
    The unit raises shields in a defensive formation that increases missile defense but while in the formation, the unit has decreased attack
  • Flying Wedge
    The unit assumes a wedge formation that increases charge speed and bonus

Attributes

  • Expert Charge Defence
    This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
  • Encourage
    This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
  • 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
Legatus Legionis
  • Good attack
  • Average defence
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Average morale
Recuitment Requirement
Required Technology Roman Unit Upgrades Cost 345 Upgrade From Equites Consulares