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Frontline soldiers trained for hand-to-hand combat with their enemies.

Melee Infantry
No. Unit Sol. Custom Cost Recru. Cost Upkeep Cost Ship HP. Ship Spd. Msl. Dmg. Rng. Sht. /min Amo. Mle. Atk. Mle. Dmg. Chg. Mle. Def. Arm. HP. Mor.
1
160 Mercenary Egyptian Infantry
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Egyptian_Infantry)
Mercenary Egyptian Infantry
Frontline soldiers trained for hand-to-hand combat with their enemies.
160 150 150 110 16 24 8 41 55 45 25
2
160 Mercenary Persian Light Infantry
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Persian_Light_Infantry)
Mercenary Persian Light Infantry
Persians, steeped in the history of their land, ready to fight in its name.
160 210 210 160 20 34 15 52 40 50 35
3
160 Mercenary Hillmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Hillmen)
Mercenary Hillmen
Unschooled in formal warfare, these hillmen are canny fighters if used correctly.
160 165 165 125 25 26 12 36 15 45 30
4
160 Mercenary Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Swordsmen)
Mercenary Swordsmen
Every capable man will be used in the Empire's military.
160 315 315 235 34 35 10 45 60 50 40
5
160 Mercenary Painted Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Painted_Warriors)
Mercenary Painted Warriors
Inhumanly decorated, and inhumanly savage, these men are dangerous indeed.
160 465 465 350 37 25 37 56 10 55 50
6
160 Mercenary Gallic Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Gallic_Swordsmen)
Mercenary Gallic Swordsmen
A Gaul can skilfully swing a longsword for the Empire and remain a Gaul.
160 260 260 195 25 40 20 58 45 50 40
7
160 Mercenary Gallic Heavy Infantry
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Gallic_Heavy_Infantry)
Mercenary Gallic Heavy Infantry
Gaul's strongest swords have a special place in Roman armies.
160 1010 1010 760 48 45 35 69 80 65 55
8
160 Mercenary Germanic Band
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Germanic_Band)
Mercenary Germanic Band
Above all, a band of warriors are loyal to their chief.
160 220 220 165 29 26 22 48 40 50 30
9
160 Mercenary Armoured Germanic Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Armoured_Germanic_Swordsmen)
Mercenary Armoured Germanic Swordsmen
Armour is a rare sight on a tribal warrior, and a frightening one too.
160 555 555 415 39 40 27 57 70 60 55
10
160 Mercenary Iberian Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Iberian_Swordsmen)
Mercenary Iberian Swordsmen
These Iberians are more than able to serve the Empire at the front of a battle line.
160 260 260 195 35 35 20 60 15 50 35
11
160 Mercenary Illyrian Raiders
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Illyrian_Raiders)
Mercenary Illyrian Raiders
Fast-moving, stealthy infantry are ideal for hit-and-run tactics.
160 300 300 225 34 26 16 40 60 45 45
12
120 Mercenary Gladiators
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Gladiators)
Mercenary Gladiators
Superbly-trained heavy infantry with little fear of death.
120 450 450 340 67 39 22 60 10 65 50
13
160 Mercenary Thracian Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (3c_Mer_Thracian_Warriors)
Mercenary Thracian Warriors
When victorious over a worthy opponent, absorb their strength.
160 315 315 235 46 45 36 12 30 50 40
14
160 Mercenary Naked Swords
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Cel_Naked_Swords)
Mercenary Naked Swords
The gods of war bless mercenaries who fight bravely.
160 380 380 280 30 25 32 59 10 60 55
15
160 Mercenary Celtic Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Cel_Warriors)
Mercenary Celtic Warriors
Hard fighting earns a man gold, glory and prestige among his people.
160 350 250 180 27 40 25 50 45 55 40
16
160 Mercenary Gallic Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Gal_Warriors)
Mercenary Gallic Warriors
One who sells his sword should know how to use it well.
160 350 230 170 25 40 20 58 45 50 45
17
160 Mercenary Short Swords
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Cel_Short_Swords)
Mercenary Short Swords
It is often enough to sell bravery and a taste for glory.
160 470 470 350 37 34 19 45 45 50 40
18
160 Mercenary Samnite Veterans
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_syr_mer_samnite_veterans)
Mercenary Samnite Veterans
Italy's fiercest warriors, whose formation has inspired Rome's dread Legions.
160 400 400 300 35 35 15 45 70 50 40
19
160 Mercenary Volsci Veterans
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_syr_mer_volsci_veterans)
Mercenary Volsci Veterans
One of Rome's oldest enemies, the Volsci will fight as long and as hard as they must.
160 550 550 410 40 35 15 45 65 55 45
20
160 Mercenary Latin Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_syr_mer_latin_warriors)
Mercenary Latin Warriors
Warriors of Latium, ready to fight to the death in defence of their city-state.
160 120 120 90 10 34 5 35 40 40 40
21
160 Mercenary Sicilian Tribesmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_syr_mer_sicilian_tribesmen)
Mercenary Sicilian Tribesmen
All tribesmen are peaceful until their homelands are threatened.
160 150 150 112 10 34 10 10 10 50 15
22
160 Mercenary Gallic Axemen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_syr_mer_gallic_axemen)
Mercenary Gallic Axemen
Their axes can crush armour as easily as chopping wood.
160 400 400 300 40 26 20 45 20 55 35
23
160 Mercenary Lucanian Veterans
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_syr_mer_lucanian_veterans)
Mercenary Lucanian Veterans
Wild warriors from Italy's mountains, they fight with almost-animalistic strength.
160 650 650 490 45 35 30 35 70 55 40
24
160 Mercenary Naked Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_syr_mer_naked_warriors)
Mercenary Naked Warriors
The blessing of the gods is armour enough for any warrior.
160 550 550 410 55 35 45 50 35 65 50
25
160 Mercenary Brutti Veterans
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_brutti_veterans)
Mercenary Brutti Veterans
Skilled tribal spearmen whose reputation on the battlefield is fully deserved.
160 600 600 450 40 25 30 25 25 45 45
26
160 Mercenary Italian Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_italian_swordsmen)
Mercenary Italian Swordsmen
Never underestimate an Italian in battle: he will smile even as he guts you.
160 200 200 150 15 34 10 45 45 45 25
27
160 Mercenary Nuragic Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_nuragic_warriors)
Mercenary Nuragic Warriors
These swordsmen strike wherever and whenever their enemies least expect.
160 600 600 450 40 36 20 55 60 50 45
28
160 Mercenary Etruscan Axe Infantry
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_etruscan_axe_infantry)
Mercenary Etruscan Axe Infantry
A force of mobile axemen always gives a general the cutting edge over his opponent.
160 420 420 315 30 26 5 30 65 50 40
29
160 Mercenary Sicilian Tribesmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_sicilian_tribesmen)
Mercenary Sicilian Tribesmen
All tribesmen are peaceful until their homelands are threatened.
160 150 150 112 10 34 10 10 10 50 15
30
160 Mercenary Gallic Axemen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_gallic_axemen)
Mercenary Gallic Axemen
Their axes can crush armour as easily as chopping wood.
160 400 400 300 40 26 20 45 20 55 35
31
160 Mercenary Illyrian Raiders
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_ill_raiders)
Mercenary Illyrian Raiders
Fast-moving, stealthy infantry are ideal for hit-and-run tactics.
160 400 400 300 34 26 16 40 60 45 55
32
160 Mercenary Italian Hillmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_italian_hillmen)
Mercenary Italian Hillmen
These mountainous people, in times of war, fight with tenacity to defend their homes.
160 150 150 112 15 34 5 5 10 45 35
33
160 Mercenary Volsci Veterans
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_volsci_veterans)
Mercenary Volsci Veterans
One of Rome's oldest enemies, the Volsci will fight as long and as hard as they must.
160 450 450 335 40 35 15 45 65 55 45
34
160 Mercenary Latin Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_latin_warriors)
Mercenary Latin Warriors
Warriors of Latium, ready to fight to the death in defence of their city-state.
160 120 120 90 10 34 5 35 40 40 40
35
160 Mercenary Ligurian Axe Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_ligurian_axe_warriors)
Mercenary Ligurian Axe Warriors
Axes do not discriminate - any man or tree will be cut down.
160 530 530 400 50 26 15 60 65 55 45
36
160 Mercenary Ligurian Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_ligurian_swordsmen)
Mercenary Ligurian Swordsmen
Italian warriors with Gaulish fury, known for their skill in battle.
160 550 550 435 40 34 20 70 65 55 35
37
160 Mercenary Lucanian Veterans
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_lucanian_veterans)
Mercenary Lucanian Veterans
Wild warriors from Italy's mountains, they fight with almost-animalistic strength.
160 650 650 490 45 35 30 35 70 55 40
38
160 Mercenary Aequi Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_aequi_swordsmen)
Mercenary Aequi Swordsmen
Accomplished swordsmen, the Aequi are unafraid to face the Romans in battle.
160 480 480 360 45 39 15 45 60 60 20
39
160 Mercenary Samnite Veterans
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_samnite_veterans)
Mercenary Samnite Veterans
Italy's fiercest warriors, whose formation has inspired Rome's dread Legions.
160 400 400 300 35 35 15 45 70 50 40
40
160 Mercenary Nuragic Runners
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_nuragic_runners)
Mercenary Nuragic Runners
They need to get in close, but break skulls when they do.
160 400 400 300 20 55 35 30 35 60 40
41
160 Mercenary Naked Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_naked_warriors)
Mercenary Naked Warriors
The blessing of the gods is armour enough for any warrior.
160 550 550 410 55 35 45 50 35 65 50
42
160 Mercenary Veneti Axemen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (inv_mercenary_veneti_axemen)
Mercenary Veneti Axemen
The Gallic way of battle loses none of its power in Italian hands.
160 450 450 335 30 26 10 55 45 50 30
43
160 Mercenary Axe Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Cel_Axe_Warriors)
Mercenary Axe Warriors
The right axes buried in the right skulls for the right price.
160 470 320 240 35 26 20 50 65 55 55
44
160 Mercenary Scutarii
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ibe_Scutarii)
Mercenary Scutarii
Large, well-paid men with falcatas can settle a surprisingly large number of arguments.
160 620 490 360 42 35 21 60 60 55 50
45
160 Mercenary Iberian Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ibe_Sword)
Mercenary Iberian Swordsmen
The Iberian passion for violence is a sensible purchase.
160 350 230 170 35 35 20 60 15 50 40
46
160 Mercenary Samnite Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ita_Samnite_Warriors)
Mercenary Samnite Warriors
Comprehensive knowledge of your enemy can be bought...
160 760 610 450 36 34 25 55 95 65 55
47
160 Mercenary Noble Fighters
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ibe_Noble_Fighters)
Mercenary Noble Fighters
Their shock value is matched only by the quality of their equipment.
160 1380 920 690 56 41 38 62 75 65 70
48
160 Mercenary Italian Swordsmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ita_Sword)
Mercenary Italian Swordsmen
Never underestimate an Italian in battle: he will smile even as he guts you.
160 400 400 300 34 35 10 45 60 50 45
49
160 Mercenary Wolf Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ger_Wolf_Warriors)
Mercenary Wolf Warriors
"Come closer, dear rival… Fear in you I smell…"
160 700 500 340 42 15 35 56 20 55 65
50
160 Mercenary Hillmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Eas_Hillmen)
Mercenary Hillmen
Hillman cunning and brutality can be bought at very reasonable prices.
160 220 150 110 20 26 10 36 15 45 25
51
160 Mercenary Bactrian Hillmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Bac_Hillmen)
Mercenary Bactrian Hillmen
Armed with javelins and axes, these hillmen earn their pay when properly used.
160 260 200 150 28 26 10 36 45 45 25
52
160 Mercenary Egyptian Infantry
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Egy_Inf)
Mercenary Egyptian Infantry
Mercenaries, used to hardship on campaign, are always a sound investment.
160 200 140 100 16 24 8 46 55 45 30
53
160 Mercenary Coastal Levies
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ill_Coastal_Levies)
Mercenary Coastal Levies
Sharp axes, embedded in the right targets, really are worth the money.
160 270 190 140 20 26 10 36 45 45 30
54
160 Mercenary Illyrian Raiders
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ill_Raiders)
Mercenary Illyrian Raiders
The right money guarantees you the best pirates in the Adriatic.
160 400 280 280 34 26 16 40 60 45 55
55
160 Mercenary Maas Gat Marauders
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (dk_saba_merc_maas_gat_marauders)
Mercenary Maas Gat Marauders
The right axes buried in the right skulls for the right price. Consider it done.
160 660 500 260 44 26 36 47 65 55 45
56
160 Mercenary Falxmen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Dac_Falxmen)
Mercenary Falxmen
A simple choice: would you rather wield the vicious falx or face it?
160 320 270 200 38 39 48 11 10 50 40
57
120 Mercenary Gladiatrices
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Rom_Gladiatrices)
Mercenary Gladiatrices
Although they lack stout armour, these women make up for it with sheer brutality.
120 620 500 400 57 39 22 60 40 60 65
58
160 Mercenary Lusitani Swordswomen
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Ibe_Lusitani_Swordswomen)
Mercenary Lusitani Swordswomen
The women of the Lusitani are a force to be reckoned with.
160 360 240 180 40 35 10 55 15 45 55
59
160 Mercenary Thracian Warriors
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (Mer_Thr_Warriors)
Mercenary Thracian Warriors
The region's finest infantrymen, available to the highest bidder.
160 500 320 240 46 45 36 12 30 50 45
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