Galatia Melee Infantry

Galatian Legionaries

The Celts have taught the Romans more than they're prepared to admit, but this is a two-way street.

The longsword was a weapon of high worth and status within the Celtic community. A warrior had to prove himself in battle many times before he was permitted to wield one. The two-handed longsword was first developed during the 8th century BC, but fell from favour before re-emerging around 450BC. It is possible that Celtic ironwork was significantly behind that of the Romans, as apparently their longswords bent very easily and had to be straightened against the ground. On the other hand, since Celtic ironworking was several centuries old, some believe that Roman accounts of this practice mistook this practise, and it was actually a ritual to 'decommission' defeated, dishonoured or damaged weapons.

Abilities

Galatian Legionaries

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

Attributes

• 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

Transport

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

Galatian Legionaries

• Good attack
• Average defence
• Average damage but low armour penetration
• Normal morale

Galatia Units
General (2)
1.Galatian Noblemen
2.Noble Horse
Melee Infantry (3)
3.Galatian Legionaries
4.Galatian Swords
5.Naked Swords
Missile Infantry (2)
6.Celtic Skirmishers
7.Celtic Slingers
Spear Infantry (4)
8.Galatian Noblemen
9.Galatian Spears
10.Levy Freemen
11.Celtic Tribesmen
Melee Cavalry (2)
12.Light Horse
13.Noble Horse
Missile Cavalry (1)
14.Galatian Raiders
Fixed Artillery (3)
15.Celtic Giant Ballista
16.Celtic Bastion Scorpion
17.Celtic Scorpion (Fixed)
Field Artillery (6)
18.Celtic Bastion Ballista
19.Celtic Ballista
20.Celtic Scorpion
21.Celtic Heavy Onager
22.Celtic Bastion Onager
23.Celtic Onager
Admiral (2)
24.Heavy Raider - Galatian Swords
25.Medium Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
Melee Ship (4)
26.Heavy Raider - Galatian Swords
27.Persian Assault Teteres - Spear Warriors
28.Assault Raider - Celtic Tribesmen
29.Medium Assault Raider - Spear Levy
Missile Ship (3)
30.Greek Missile Penteres - Celtic Slingers
31.Medium Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
32.Missile Raider - Celtic Slingers
Artillery Ship (2)
33.Roman Light Artillery Quinquereme - Celtic Ballista (Ship)
34.Roman Artillery Quinquereme - Celtic Onager (Ship)