Viesul (Rise of the Republic) Spear Infantry

Etruscan 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.

Unit Name Etruscan Hoplites

Main Unit Key inv_etr_hoplites

Land Unit Key inv_etr_hoplites

Naval Unit Key pel_transport

Soldiers 160

Category Melee Infantry

Class Spear Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 700

Recruitment Cost 700

Upkeep Cost 140

Melee Attack 25

Weapon Damage 26

├ Melee Weapon rome_hoplite_spear

├ Melee Damage Base 20

├ Melee Damage Ap 6

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Bonus vs. Large 15

├ Bonus vs Elephants 15

└ Bonus vs Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 10

Melee Defence 55

├ Base Defence 40

├ Shield hoplite

└ Shield Defence 15

Armour 70

├ Armour chest

├ Armour Defence 25

└ Shield Armour 45

Health 55

├ Man Entity rome_infantry_hoplite

├ Man Health 45

└ Bonus Hit Points 10

Base Morale 40

Abilities

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

Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Veteran Barracks (inv_new_etr_main_military_buff_4) Level 3 Royal Barracks (inv_new_etr_main_military_buff_5) Level 4 House of Laran (inv_new_etr_main_military_buff_6) Level 5 Military Quarters (inv_new_etr_main_military_recruit_4) Level 3 Military Canteen (inv_new_etr_main_military_recruit_5) Level 4 Military Compound (inv_new_etr_main_military_recruit_6) Level 5

Garrison Buildings
x 1	Small Spura (inv_new_etr_main_city_1) Level 0 Fortified Spura (inv_new_etr_main_city_3) Level 2
x 2	Spura (inv_new_etr_main_city_2) Level 1

Faction Availability
Rise of the Republic	Aleria (Rise of the Republic) Aritim (Rise of the Republic) Felathri (Rise of the Republic) Raeti (Rise of the Republic) Etruscan Rebels (Rise of the Republic) Tarchuna (Rise of the Republic) Veii (Rise of the Republic) Viesul (Rise of the Republic) Tarchuna Pretenders (Rise of the Republic) Tarchuna Secessionists (Rise of the Republic)