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.
Unit Name Legatus |
Main Unit Key CiG_Rom_Legatus |
Land Unit Key Rom_Legatus |
Naval Unit Key roman_transport_small |
Soldiers 50 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Command |
Custom Battle Cost 430 |
Recruitment Cost 430 |
Upkeep Cost 75 |
Melee Attack 32 |
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 |
81 |
├ Base Defence 46 |
├ Shield cavalry |
└ Shield Defence 35 |
87 |
├ Armour mail |
├ Armour Defence 57 |
└ Shield Armour 30 |
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
- Good attack
- Average defence
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Average morale
Faction Availability | |
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Caesar in Gaul |