Tarchuna (Rise of the Republic) Melee Ship

Assault Tetreres - Etruscan Heavy Hoplites

Ramming attacks from these ships inflict terrible damage.

The first class in Etruscan infantry do not give even an inch to the enemy.

There is a good deal of debate as to how large ancient warships worked; the principles are understood, but the details are not always so clear. A Roman 'quadreme' or Greek 'tetreres' would seem to have four rows of oars if the name is translated literally. However, it is unclear how four sets of oars each with one rower apiece could be used without them getting in a terrible tangle even with a magnificently trained crew, or how the top set of rowers would be able to handle the extremely long oars pitched at a steep angle and still produce any power. The chances are that the term 'oar' had become synonymous with 'rower' and that the lowest bank had more than one man per oar. The other option was to go back to a double row of oars, with two men apiece. Two banks of oars would also have made for a cheaper construction task for each ship. Either way, the result was a ship that could rival the lighter trireme in speed, yet had more deck space for a large fighting contingent or artillery pieces.

(Etruscan Heavy Hoplites)
Etruscan armies, like most ancient Mediterranean forces, were drawn from a citizen body who were otherwise farmers when not at war. Soldiers paid for their own equipment and fought for the individual city-state to which they belonged. Etruscan warriors were heavily influenced by the Greek military style, with wealthier fighters going into battle with bronze breastplates and greaves, Corinthian-style helmets and round shields. Hardened leather armour was also used, which was more flexible, but did not offer the same level of protection. Etruria's early armies probably employed the phalanx style of combat, but as Gauls and other barbarians descended from the Alps and into Italy, Etruscan soldiers adopted a looser way of fighting. Common finds in Etruscan grave sites are bell-shaped bronze helmets, sometimes with cheek-guards, as well as shorter melee weapons, including swords and axes. Ultimately, Etruria's downfall was not due to the quality of its warriors, but rather the refusal of the various Etruscan cities to band together and support each other against the rising threat from Rome.

Abilities

Assault Tetreres

• Row Hard 20
  Increases speed for 20 strokes.
  Ship speed

Etruscan Heavy Hoplites

• Hoplite Wall
  The unit moves into close wall formation.
  Bracing, melee defence, shield strength
  Acceleration, speed

Attributes

• Expert Charge Defence
  This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
• Encourage
  This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
• Resistant to Cold
  This unit tires less quickly in snow.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Assault Tetreres

• Average hull strength
• Medium crew
• Average speed
• Average ramming
• Average boarding

Etruscan Heavy Hoplites

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

Tarchuna (Rise of the Republic) Units
General (2)
1.Etruscan Cavalry
2.Etruscan Heavy Hoplites
Melee Infantry (20)
3.Etruscan Axe Infantry
4.Etruscan City Guard
5.Italian Swordsmen
6.Native Aequi Swordsmen
7.Native Bruttii Tribesmen
8.Native Carthaginian Infantry
9.Native Gallic Axemen
10.Native Italian Hillmen
11.Native Latin Tribesmen
12.Native Ligurian Axe Warriors
13.Native Ligurian Swordsmen
14.Native Lucanian Warriors
15.Naked Native Warriors
16.Native Sabine Warriors
17.Native Samnite Infantryman
18.Native Sardi Hillmen
19.Native Sicilian Tribesmen
20.Native Tribeless Warriors
21.Native Umbrian Hillmen
22.Native Volsci Warriors
Missile Infantry (13)
23.Etruscan Archers
24.Etruscan Skirmishers
25.Etruscan Slingers
26.Native Iapygian Archers
27.Native Iapygian Javelinmen
28.Native Bruttii Slingers
29.Native Gallic Hunters
30.Native Greek Archers
31.Native Italian Skirmishers
32.Native Italian Slingers
33.Native Lucanian Ambushers
34.Native Sabine Skirmishers
35.Native Sardi Bowmen
Spear Infantry (8)
36.Etruscan Heavy Hoplites
37.Etruscan Hoplites
38.Etruscan Light Spearmen
39.Native Carthaginian Spearmen
40.Native Greek Militia
41.Native Latin Spearmen
42.Native Umbrian Spearmen
43.Native Volsci Spearmen
Melee Cavalry (6)
44.Etruscan Cavalry
45.Italian Cavalry
46.Native Aequi Horsemen
47.Native Campanian Cavalry
48.Native Gallic Horsemen
49.Native Ligurian Horsemen
Missile Cavalry (3)
50.Italian Horse Skirmishers
51.African Cavalry
52.Native Veneti Raiders
Chariot (1)
53.Etruscan Chariots
Elephant (1)
54.African Elephants
Fixed Artillery (1)
55.Etruscan Ballista
Field Artillery (1)
56.Etruscan Polybolos
Admiral (2)
57.Assault Tetreres - Etruscan Heavy Hoplites
58.Missile Penteres - Etruscan Archers
Melee Ship (10)
59.Assault Tetreres - Carthaginian Hoplites
60.Assault Hexeres - Sacred Band
61.Assault Dieres - Carthaginian Infantry
62.Assault Dieres - Carthaginian Hoplites
63.Assault Dieres - Sword Militia
64.Assault Tetreres - Etruscan Heavy Hoplites
65.Assault Tetreres - Italian Swordsmen
66.Assault Dieres - Etruscan Hoplites
67.Assault Dieres - Etruscan Light Spearmen
68.Assault Dieres - Italian Swordsmen
Missile Ship (4)
69.Pursuit Trihemiolia - Carthaginian Javelinmen
70.Missile Penteres - Etruscan Archers
71.Missile Trieres - Etruscan Archers
72.Pursuit Trihemiolia - Etruscan Slingers