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Last update:11 May 2016
This basic formation is the backbone of any ancient army.
It could consist either of poorly trained slaves, as well as elite Roman triarii.
You’ll find here Germanic tribal units, elite triarii or exotic Numidian spearmen.
This kind of infantry has been equipped with several meters pikes, which can be used to create phalanx.
Charging the rear of the phalanx almost always results in destroying it.
You’ll find here both Egyptian pikemen and Hellenic royal guard.
This formation is equipped with melee weapons such axes or swords.
These are particularly useful during clashes with best armored enemy units.
In this category you’ll find axemen, Roman hastati or berserkers.
This infantry equipped with projectile weapons is used to harass the enemy with continuous attacks.
This is light armored cavalry, serving rather as auxiliary units that the main striking force.
You’ll find here Roman equites or Arabian cavalry.
This is heavy cavalry, able to destroy even medium armored enemy infantry.
When they get to the enemy army flank, they can easily force it to withdraw.
Their worst enemy is large units of heavy armored spearmen and pikemen.
In the shock cavalry you’ll find Sarmatian lancers and Hellenic cataphracts among others.
Just like missile infantry, this key in of cavalry is equipped with projectile weapons.
Its biggest disadvantage is very poor effectiveness in melee combat and often a very weak armor.
Or “antique tank”.
They are greatly armored, mobile and capable to shoot at the enemy.
They are mostly used to break down enemy formations.
They perform excellently during the charge, especially on light and medium armored enemy units.
Unfortunately, their biggest disadvantage is small size and vulnerability to long-termed melee fights.
You’ll find here many types of machines used to throw heavy projectiles or arrows towards enemy.
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