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Legatus

Romans should be led from the front.

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

Unit Name

Legatus

Main Unit Key

Emp_Rom_Legatus

Land Unit Key

Rom_Legatus

Naval Unit Key

roman_transport_small

Soldiers

50

Category

Cavalry

Class

Command

Custom Battle Cost

450

Recruitment Cost

450

Upkeep Cost

75

Melee Attack

32

Weapon Damage

32

├ Melee Weapon

rome_spear_cav_elite

├ Melee Damage Base

21

├ Melee Damage Ap

11

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Large

10

├ Bonus vs Elephants

14

└ Bonus vs Infantry

10

Charge Bonus

31

Melee Defence

81

├ Base Defence

46

├ Shield

cavalry

└ Shield Defence

35

Armour

87

├ Armour

mail

├ Armour Defence

57

└ Shield Armour

30

Health

125

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_heavy

├ Man Health

55

├ Bonus Hit Points

20

├ Mount

rome_horse_spear_shield_h

├ Mount Entity

rome_horse_heavy

└ Mount Health

50

Base Morale

55

Abilities

No Ability

Attributes

  • Disciplined
    This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
  • 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

Light Transport
  • Very poor hull strength
  • Very slow speed
  • Weak ramming
Legatus
  • Good attack
  • Average defence
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Average morale