Changes between Version 15 and Version 16 of Civ:_Carthaginians

Timestamp:

Oct 7, 2009, 8:46:24 PM (15 years ago)

Author:

Joshua Gilbert

Comment:

Edits made to the Celtic merc, Mauritanian levy, and Balaeric slinger entries.

Civ:_Carthaginians

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    * '''History:''' Celts served as mercenaries in Carthaginian armies from the earliest times.
    * '''Garrison:''' 1.
-   * '''Function:''' The iron of the sword was not of the best quality; the weapons had to be straightened after each good strike.
+   * '''Function:''' -
    * '''Special:''' -
 
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      * '''Shield: '''None.
      * '''Figure(s):''' See reference image below.
-   * '''History:''' The Mauritanians are said to have supplied good archers to the armies of Carthage.
+   * '''History:''' The Mauritanians are said to have supplied good archers to the armies of Carthage. Probably kin of the Berbers. The Romans similarly hired and appreciated Mauritanian archery skills.
    * '''Garrison: '''1.
    * '''Function:[[BR]]Movement:''' Relatively faster than other Archers.
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      * '''Shield:''' None.
      * '''Figure(s):''' Barefoot, nothing on body to restrict movement; see concept drawing below.
-   * '''History: '''The Balearic Slinger regiment was a levy from the islands that had been under control of Carthage from the 6th century BCE. They fired ceramic shot capable of punching through enemy shield and armour and dropping soldiers dead in their tracks. They carried 3 different slings of different lengths which were used to obtain range to target.
+   * '''History: '''The Balearic Slinger regiments were a levy from the islands that had been under control of Carthage from the 6th century BCE, supplying 2,000 men. They fired ceramic shot capable of punching through enemy shield and armour and dropping soldiers dead in their tracks. They carried 3 different slings of different lengths which were used to obtain range to target. Much of their skill was due to intense training since childhood.
    * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    * '''Function:''' Rate of Fire: Fast. Movement: Fastest infantry unit in the game (very agile). Attack: Strongest slinger in the game (+1 more than Rhodian Slinger). Accuracy: High.