Lusitani (Hannibal at the Gates) Spear Infantry

Celtiberian Lanceatii

Heavy spears unit

Scutarii, or shield bearers, take their name from the Latin word scutum, or shield, although it is highly unlikely the Iberians used this title for themselves. Regardless, the scutarii carried the thureos, a large, oval, wooden shield that was perfectly suited for use in man-to-man combat. They wore little armour, and this gave them greater mobility than many of their opponents, particularly the armoured Roman legionaries. This mobility was used to charge forward and then feign retreat in the hope of getting the enemy to pursue and break their lines. Once an enemy unit took the bait, the retreat would end, and a genuine attack on now-out-of-position and unsupported foes would be staged: a simple tactic, perhaps, but still a deadly one when used well.

Abilities

Celtiberian Lanceatii

• Cavalry Counter-tactics
  Improves unit's ability to endure enemy cavalry charges for an extended time.
  Bonus vs mounted units
• Shield Screen
  The unit raises their shields in a static defensive formation.
  Bracing, melee defence, shield strength
  Can't move
• Rapid Advance
  Improved unit movement speed over an extended period.
  Speed, acceleration, charge speed
  Exertion: fatigue
• Shieldwall
  The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
  Armour strength, bracing, melee defence, shield strength
  Limited speed

Attributes

• 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

Celtiberian Lanceatii

• Good defensive unit
• Low damage but average armour penetration
• Average attack
• Normal morale

Lusitani (Hannibal at the Gates) Units
General (2)
1.Lusitani Nobles
2.Scutarii Cavalry
Melee Infantry (14)
3.Guerrilla Warriors
4.Iberian Swordsmen
5.Veteran Shield Warriors
6.Elite Caetratii
7.Ambakaro
8.Elite Scutarii
9.Edetani Elite Infantry
10.Gallaeci Tribesmen
11.Galleaci Elite Infantry
12.Arevaci Infantry
13.Painted Warriors
14.Lusitani Swordswomen
15.Lusitani Nobles
16.Lusitani Swordswomen
Missile Infantry (3)
17.Balearic Slingers
18.Iberian Skirmishers
19.Iberian Slingers
Spear Infantry (8)
20.Scutarii Spearmen
21.Iberian Tribesmen
22.Edetani Light Infantry
23.Celtiberian Lanceatii
24.Ilergete Infantry
25.Iberian Spearmen
26.Lusitani Guerrillas
27.Lusitani Spearmen
Melee Cavalry (2)
28.Iberian Cavalry
29.Scutarii Cavalry
Missile Cavalry (2)
30.Cantabrian Cavalry
31.Vaccea Cavalry
Fixed Artillery (3)
32.Iberian Giant Ballista
33.Iberian Bastion Scorpion
34.Iberian Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
35.Iberian Bastion Ballista
36.Iberian Ballista
37.Iberian Scorpion
38.Iberian Heavy Onager
39.Iberian Bastion Onager
40.Iberian Onager
Admiral (2)
41.Heavy Raider - Veteran Shield Warriors
42.Medium Missile Raider - Iberian Skirmishers
Melee Ship (4)
43.Heavy Raider - Veteran Shield Warriors
44.Persian Assault Teteres - Scutarii
45.Medium Assault Raider - Iberian Swordsmen
46.Assault Raider - Iberian Tribesmen
Missile Ship (3)
47.Medium Missile Raider - Iberian Skirmishers
48.Greek Missile Penteres - Iberian Slingers
49.Missile Raider - Iberian Slingers
Artillery Ship (2)
50.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Iberian Ballista (Ship)
51.Roman Artillery Quinquereme - Iberian Onager (Ship)