Changes between Version 16 and Version 17 of Civ:_Carthaginians

Timestamp:

Oct 9, 2009, 7:25:01 PM (15 years ago)

Author:

Joshua Gilbert

Comment:

Changed the 'History' entry for the Sacred Band officer, added info on the battalion itself.

Civ:_Carthaginians

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      * '''Shield:''' -
      * '''Figure(s):''' -
- * '''History: '''Sacred Band represented the group of Carthaginian Citizens that were especially trained to become the officers over all components of the army.
+ * '''History: '''The Sacred Band represented a group of Carthaginian Citizens that had volunteered for military service. The Hellenes spoke well of this battalion for its service during the Sicilian Wars in the 4th Century BC, and offered praise for their valor, courage, discipline, and the excellence of their arms and armor. The Sacred Band gained its name for its religious devotion. These men fought as hoplites in all confirmed historical occurrences of this unit.
  * '''Garrison:''' 1.
  * '''Function:''' -