Iceni (Imperator Augustus) Melee Infantry

Briton Noble Infantry

Nobles are formidable warriors and inspire their own soldiers.

Although the druids are shrouded in mystery, we know that they were a crucial part of Celtic society. They were responsible for the judicial system and religious life of many tribes. Holding a great deal of authority within a tribe, a druid’s judgement in the settling of disputes was widely respected. Druids were not required to fight, but their words instilled vigour, vitality and invulnerability before a battle. Believing that the fate of men was directly connected to nature, druids appeased the gods and, according to the Romans, even turned to human sacrifice when necessary. Caesar spoke of "divine worship, the due performance of sacrifices, private or public, and the interpretation of ritual questions". Human sacrifices in Britain, usually foreign captives or criminals, were supposedly burnt alive in a giant wooden statue, 'the wicker man'.

Abilities

Briton Noble Infantry

• Frenzy
  Improves a unit's charge and weapon damage for an extended period.
  Charge damage, Weapon damage
  Exertion: fatigue
• Shieldwall
  The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
  Armour strength, bracing, melee defence, shield strength
  Limited speed

Attributes

• Encourage
  This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
• Resistant to Cold
  This unit tires less quickly in snow.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport

• Very poor hull strength
• Very slow speed
• Weak ramming

Briton Noble Infantry

• Very good attack
• Average defence
• Average damage but low armour penetration
• Good morale

Iceni (Imperator Augustus) Units
General (3)
1.Chariots
2.Heroic Nobles
3.Heroic Riders
Melee Infantry (13)
4.Ambushers
5.Chosen Sword Band
6.Druidic Nobles
7.Heroic Nobles
8.Painted Ones
9.Sword Band
10.Druidic Chieftains
11.Chosen Axe Band
12.Briton Noble Infantry
13.Pict Marauders
14.Briton Long Swords
15.Heroic Guards
16.Briton Levy Swords
Missile Infantry (5)
17.Briton Skirmishers
18.Briton Slingers
19.Briton Archers
20.Pict Noble Bowmen
21.Pict Stalkers
Pike Infantry (1)
22.Great Spears
Spear Infantry (12)
23.Chosen Spear Band
24.Farmers
25.Spear Band
26.Levy Freemen
27.Painted Spear Ones
28.Spear Ambushers
29.Briton Spear Veterans
30.Oak Bearers
31.Pict Spears
32.Grove Guards
33.Briton Levy Spears
34.Briton Heroic Spear Band
Melee Cavalry (7)
35.Heroic Riders
36.Briton Scout Riders
37.Veteran Riders
38.Briton Sword Cavalry
39.Heroic Horse Guards
40.Marauder Horsemen
41.Pict Scouts
Missile Cavalry (1)
42.Pict Raiders
Shock Cavalry (2)
43.Pict Lance Riders
44.Briton Chosen Lance Riders
Chariot (1)
45.Chariots
Fixed Artillery (3)
46.Briton Giant Ballista
47.Briton Bastion Scorpion
48.Briton Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
49.Briton Bastion Ballista
50.Briton Ballista
51.Briton Scorpion
52.Briton Heavy Onager
53.Briton Bastion Onager
54.Briton Onager
Special (1)
55.Celtic Warhounds
Admiral (2)
56.Heavy Raider - Painted Ones
57.Medium Missile Raider - Briton Slingers
Melee Ship (4)
58.Heavy Raider - Painted Ones
59.Persian Assault Teteres - Spear Band
60.Medium Assault Raider - Sword Band
61.Assault Raider - Levy Freemen
Missile Ship (3)
62.Greek Missile Penteres - Briton Slingers
63.Medium Missile Raider - Briton Slingers
64.Missile Raider - Briton Slingers
Artillery Ship (2)
65.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Briton Ballista (Ship)
66.Roman Artillery Quinquereme - Briton Onager (Ship)