Rome (Empire Divided) Melee Infantry

Praetorian Guard

The word 'praetorian' comes from the elite guards of the praetor, the commanding general. Founded in the 6th century BC, the original 'Cohors Praetoria' consisted of the hand-picked infantry or cavalry who guarded the general's tent. At first, they were recruited exclusively from among Roman citizens, but later other Latin peoples were also permitted to join. The praetorians enjoyed prestigious status in the Roman army and, when Augustus came to power, were the only soldiers allowed inside the walls of Rome itself. Due to their presence and proximity to the Emperor, these high-status troops could be used politically as well as militarily. Barracked just outside Rome, the praetorians were charged with keeping order during public events. As the Imperial bodyguard, they served in military campaigns only when the Emperor himself was present. This happened frequently as later Emperors emerged from the ranks of the army during the crisis that followed the death of Alexander Severus.

Unit Name Praetorian Guard

Main Unit Key 3c_Rom_Praetorian_Guard

Land Unit Key 3c_Rom_Praetorian_Guard

Naval Unit Key 3c_pel_transport

Soldiers 160

Category Melee Infantry

Class Melee Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 1280

Recruitment Cost 1280

Upkeep Cost 255

Missile Damage 30

├ Missile Weapon rome_pilum_heavy

├ Projectile pilum_heavy

├ Missile Damage 20

├ Missile Ap Damage 10

└ Base Reload Time 15

Accuracy 5

Range 40

Reload 0

Shots Per Minute 4

Ammunition 2

Melee Attack 65

Weapon Damage 39

├ Melee Weapon rome_gladius_elite

├ Melee Damage Base 34

├ Melee Damage Ap 5

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Large 0

├ Bonus vs Elephants 0

└ Bonus vs Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 19

Melee Defence 55

├ Base Defence 30

├ Shield scutum_marian

└ Shield Defence 25

Armour 85

├ Armour mail_improved

├ Armour Defence 45

└ Shield Armour 40

Health 65

├ Man Entity rome_infantry_very_heavy

├ Man Health 45

└ Bonus Hit Points 20

Base Morale 60

Abilities

• Attacking Testudo
  The troops of this unit raise their shields above their heads in a defensive formation.
  Protection against missiles
  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.
• Formation Attack
  The unit will try to stay in formation when in melee.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

• Very good attack
• Average defence
• Average damage but low armour penetration
• Good morale

Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Castrum Stativum (3c_rome_military_infantry_4) Level 3

Garrison Buildings
x 2	Aurelian Walls (3c_rome_city_aurelian_walls_5) Level 4
x 1	Castrum Stativum (3c_rome_military_infantry_4) Level 3

Faction Availability
Empire Divided	Roman Pretenders (Empire Divided) Roman Secessionists (Empire Divided) Rome (Empire Divided)