Celtic Rebels (Imperator Augustus) Pike Infantry

Helvetii Noble Phalanx

Through years of warfare and conquest, the Helvetii have designed a formidable Mori Gaesum.

While Celts often lacked the formal organisations and tactics of their more 'civilised' opponents, they did have extremely able metalworkers, and long experience as mercenaries. In battle, they were not outmatched on an individual level by Romans or Greeks. Celts often favoured the spear in battle. It is a simple weapon, and a typical Celtic warrior might carry several into a fight: lighter javelins to hurl at the enemy on the approach or charge, and sometimes an iron-tipped spear for close combat. Some spears were crafted with barbed tips to cause further damage as they were pulled from wounds. Spears were also convenient for displaying trophies, in the shape of rotting enemy heads. This bloody appearance by the Celts, and a ferocious appetite for battle, was often enough to un-man opponents. Celtic warriors would send a chorus of chants, taunts and insults aimed towards foes, and blow their unearthly-sounding 'carnyx' battle horns. The whole display was intended to frighten foes, and put the warriors into the right frame of mind for battle.

Abilities

Helvetii Noble Phalanx

• Pike Phalanx
  The unit moves into a deep, close defensive formation.
  Bonus vs cavalry, bracing.
  Limited speed
• Use the Whip
  Improved attack and fatigue resistance for a short time.
  Melee attack, weapon damage, fatigue resistance
  Exertion: fatigue

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

Transport

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

Helvetii Noble Phalanx

• Very good defensive unit
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Average attack
• Good morale
• Very vulnerable when not in phalanx

Celtic Rebels (Imperator Augustus) Units
General (2)
1.Noble Horse
2.Oathsworn
Melee Infantry (12)
3.Chosen Swordsmen
4.Oathsworn
5.Celtic Warriors
6.Chosen Fanatics
7.Celtic Axe Warriors
8.Celtic Sword Killers
9.Young Guerrillas
10.Rhaetic Axe Warriors
11.Heavy Swordsmen
12.Chosen Infantry
13.Venetic Axes
14.Lugurian Swords
Missile Infantry (8)
15.Celtic Bowmen
16.Celtic Skirmishers
17.Celtic Slingers
18.Celtic Hunters
19.Ligurian Peltasts
20.Sardinian Archers
21.Venetic Javelinmen
22.Longbow Warriors
Pike Infantry (2)
23.Alpine Phalanx
24.Helvetii Noble Phalanx
Spear Infantry (11)
25.Levy Freemen
26.Spear Warriors
27.Celtic Tribesmen
28.Oathsworn Spears
29.Naked Spear Warriors
30.Caturiges Warriors
31.Ligurian Infantry
32.Noricum Spearmen
33.Venetic Hoplites
34.Venetic Spears
35.Venetic Shield Bearers
Melee Cavalry (5)
36.Light Horse
37.Noble Horse
38.Heavy Axe Riders
39.Mounted Axemen
40.Ligurian Horsemen
Missile Cavalry (2)
41.Venetic Cavalry
42.Venetic Raiders
Fixed Artillery (3)
43.Celtic Giant Ballista
44.Celtic Bastion Scorpion
45.Celtic Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
46.Celtic Bastion Ballista
47.Celtic Ballista
48.Celtic Scorpion
49.Celtic Heavy Onager
50.Celtic Bastion Onager
51.Celtic Onager
Admiral (2)
52.Medium Missile Raider - Celtic Bowmen
53.Heavy Raider - Oathsworn
Melee Ship (4)
54.Heavy Raider - Oathsworn
55.Persian Assault Teteres - Spear Warriors
56.Assault Raider - Celtic Tribesmen
57.Medium Assault Raider - Celtic Warriors
Missile Ship (3)
58.Greek Missile Penteres - Celtic Bowmen
59.Medium Missile Raider - Celtic Bowmen
60.Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers