Iolei Secessionists (Rise of the Republic) Spear Infantry

Nuragic Shield Wall

Nuragic people are not inherently aggressive, but will defend their homeland to the death.

The Iolei were an ancient Nuragic tribe who lived on the island of Sardinia during the Bronze and Iron Ages. According to legend, recorded by Greek historians, their name can be traced back to Iolaus, a hero, who led the sons of Heracles to Sardinia and founded a colony there. The Sardinian people were content to live quietly in peace, keeping to the mountainous regions in central Sardinia, building nuraghe and subsisting on agriculture, animal husbandry and fishing. However, around 900BC Phoenicians began sailing to Sardinia, establishing trade routes and relations with local merchants. As Carthage grew and set its sights on conquest and empire-building, an expedition was launched in 540BC against the Iolei, led by Malco. The expedition failed, as the Sardinians used guerrilla warfare - their skill with the bow and knowledge of the arduous terrain drove the Carthaginians from the island. Subsequent invasions of Sardinia, first by Mago in 509BC (as a response to Iolean attacks on coastal cities) and later by his brother Hamilcar. Eventually, the onslaught proved too great and the Sardinians were overcome. Coastal Sardinia was occupied by Carthage, but the Nuragic people remained unconquered, retreating into the island's central mountain range. According to Strabo, the Iolei were never truly subjugated, even following the rise of the Roman Empire.

Abilities

Nuragic Shield Wall

• Shieldwall
  The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
  Armour strength, bracing, melee defence, shield strength
  Limited speed

Attributes

• Guerrilla Deployment
  This unit can deploy outside of the deployment zone.
• Stalk
  This unit can move hidden in any terrain.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Transport

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

Nuragic Shield Wall

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

Iolei Secessionists (Rise of the Republic) Units
General (3)
1.Noble Sardi Archers
2.Sherden Horsemen
3.Sherden Swordsmen
Melee Infantry (6)
4.Heavy Nuragic Runners
5.Nuragic Runners
6.Nuragic Warriors
7.Sardi Axemen
8.Sardi Hillmen
9.Sherden Swordsmen
Missile Infantry (6)
10.Iolean Javelinmen
11.Noble Sardi Archers
12.Nuragic Ambushers
13.Sardi Bowmen
14.Sardi Skirmishers
15.Sardi Slingers
Spear Infantry (2)
16.Nuragic Shield Wall
17.Sardi Spearmen
Melee Cavalry (2)
18.Sardi Cavalry
19.Sherden Horsemen
Missile Cavalry (1)
20.Sardi Horse Skirmishers
Fixed Artillery (1)
21.Iolean Polybolos
Field Artillery (1)
22.Iolean Ballista
Admiral (2)
23.Medium Assault Raider - Sherden Swordsmen
24.Medium Missile Raider - Noble Sardi Archers
Melee Ship (3)
25.Medium Assault Raider - Nuragic Warriors
26.Medium Assault Raider - Sherden Swordsmen
27.Assault Raider - Sardi Axemen
Missile Ship (4)
28.Medium Missile Raider - Noble Sardi Archers
29.Medium Missile Raider - Sardi Bowmen
30.Missile Raider - Iolean Javelinmen
31.Missile Raider - Sardi Bowmen