| 66 | | |
| 67 | | Advanced: Tunic, bow, quiver, Petasus helmet or a similar looking broad-brimmed hat, sandals – things are getting better, more moolah! He’d look like the second guy from the left in this pic: http://www.wildfiregames.com/users/art/his...mages/AG507.jpg |
| 68 | | Note that he is wearing a Petasus helmet. |
| 69 | | |
| 70 | | Ultimate: Tunic, bow, quiver, sandals, Pilos helmet, light linen cuirass – about as good as it gets for archers. – Not too fancy, he’s WAY down there on the list in terms of money. His cuirass is a quilted linen example, NOT the type worn by hoplites. Pretty much he’d be the Advanced but with a quilted linen cuirass |
| 71 | | |
| 72 | | * History: Cretan archers were the best archers in Greece. They used a different bow with longer range. [Note: this could be used as a potential tech.] |
| 73 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 74 | | * Function: Good against Infantry. |
| 75 | | * Special: - |
| 76 | | |
| 77 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/hyborian...k%20Toxotes.jpg |
| 78 | | |
| 79 | | ==CAVALRY== |
| 80 | | |
| 81 | | * Name: Greek Hyppikon. |
| 82 | | * Class: Cavalry Swordsman. |
| 83 | | * Hacker Armament: Sword; Spear (ornamental). |
| 84 | | * Appearance: |
| 85 | | - Garb: Bronze thorax; Pericnimides (Bronze Greaves). |
| 86 | | - Helmet: Greek Cavalry Helmet (different from Hoplite's). |
| 87 | | - Shield: No shield. |
| 88 | | - Figure(s): - |
| 89 | | * History: The Greek cavalry was formed by the rich and aristocrats in ancient Greece, because breeding horses was expensive. They were therefore not used in great numbers. |
| 90 | | * Garrison: 2. |
| 91 | | * Function: Good against Infantry. |
| 92 | | * Special: -. |
| 93 | | |
| 94 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/hyborian...%20Hyppikon.jpg |
| 95 | | |
| 96 | | ==SUPPORT UNITS== |
| 97 | | |
| 98 | | * Name: Greek Ghune. (means 'woman') |
| 99 | | * Class: Female Citizen. |
| 100 | | * Appearance: A long himation covered by a short chiton. Long hair hair pinned up. |
| 101 | | - Like the woman on the left here: http://www.wildfiregames.com/users/art/his...nsDress-001.jpg |
| 102 | | * History: Even though Greece was a male-dominated world, women did play a significant role in it. The most outstanding examples were Sappho, the famous poet, and Olympias, the mother of Alexander the Great. |
| 103 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 104 | | * Function: - |
| 105 | | * Special: - |
| 106 | | |
| 107 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/album_page.php?pic_id=8886 |
| 108 | | |
| 109 | | * Name: Akaestor. |
| 110 | | * Class: Healer. |
| 111 | | * Appearance: |
| 112 | | - Garb: Chiton (player color), with a long white Himation wrapped around him. |
| 113 | | - Helmet: None. |
| 114 | | - Shield: None. |
| 115 | | - Figure(s): Old man. White hair. Optional beard. |
| 116 | | * History: The art of medicine was widely practised in Classical Greece. Hippocrates was the first physician to separate religion and superstition from actual medicine, and many others followed his lead. |
| 117 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 118 | | * Function: - |
| 119 | | * Special: - |
| 120 | | |
| 121 | | http://??? |
| 122 | | |
| 123 | | * Name: Emporos. |
| 124 | | * Class: Trader. |
| 125 | | * Appearance: |
| 126 | | - Garb: Normal chiton with himation (leather boots). |
| 127 | | - Helmet: Wide brimmed hat. |
| 128 | | - Shield: None. |
| 129 | | - Figure(s): Donkey caravan. |
| 130 | | - Mount: Donkey. |
| 131 | | - Looks like the guy on the bottom left: |
| 132 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...6-MaleDress.jpg |
| 133 | | * History: The Greeks were born traders. While not as widely spread as sea trade, land trade nevertheless was practised on a reasonable scale. |
| 134 | | * Garrison: 2. |
| 135 | | * Function: - |
| 136 | | * Special: - |
| 137 | | |
| 138 | | http://??? |
| 139 | | |
| 140 | | * Name: Emporiko Plio. |
| 141 | | * Class: Merchant Ship. |
| 142 | | * Appearance: |
| 143 | | - Shell: (Standard). |
| 144 | | * History: ? |
| 145 | | * Garrison: Cannot. |
| 146 | | * Function: ? |
| 147 | | * Special: ? |
| 148 | | |
| 149 | | http://??? |
| 150 | | |
| 151 | | ==WARSHIPS== |
| 152 | | |
| 153 | | * Name: Greek Pentekontors. |
| 154 | | * Class: Bireme. |
| 155 | | * Appearance: |
| 156 | | - Shell: Single-tier, 25 rows. |
| 157 | | - Like this model: http://www.wildfiregames.com/users/art/his...enteconter1.jpg |
| 158 | | * History: Pentekontors were employed from 800 BC, mostly as a light support unit in the Greek navy. After 600 BC, they were only seen in battle in very limited numbers. They were still in use by small states which could not afford a sufficient number of triremes for their navy. |
| 159 | | * Garrison: Cannot. |
| 160 | | * Function: These ships were designed to go fast so they could transport troops to the sights of battles. They had a single tier (level) of 25 oarsmen on each side, and were called Pentekontors. |
| 161 | | * Special: - |
| 162 | | |
| 163 | | http://??? |
| 164 | | |
| 165 | | * Name: Greek Trireme. |
| 166 | | * Class: Trireme. |
| 167 | | * Appearence: |
| 168 | | - Shell: Three tiers of oars. Larger than the Pentakonter. |
| 169 | | - Looks like this: http://www.wildfiregames.com/users/art/his...sails%20out.jpg |
| 170 | | - Two other examples: |
| 171 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/users/art/his...rirememodel.jpg |
| 172 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/users/art/his...triremeplan.jpg |
| 173 | | * History: The first Triremes were built circa 650BC, and by 500BC the Trireme was the most widely used heavy warship of the Greek city-states. In the Trireme the outriggers were now an integral part of the ship's hull. The Trireme also had a partial or full fighting deck above the rowers. The length of the Trireme remained approximately 35-38 meters, and the beam was approximately 3.5 metres. A Trireme carried 170 oarsmen, plus twenty sailors and fourteen marines in Greek navies. The top speed of a Trireme was approximately 11.5 knots. Some Triremes may have been able to reach higher speeds in short bursts. A Trireme travelling from Athens to Mitylene in 427BC made the 350 kilometre trip in only 24 hours, averaging eight knots (14.6 km/h). The Trireme could accelerate much faster than a Bireme or Penteconter, and was much more manoeuvrable. This gave the Trireme an advantage in combat, where higher speed and manoeuvrability meant a better chance of victory. |
| 174 | | * Garrison: Cannot. |
| 175 | | * Function: The common tactics of the time were to ram one's opponent. Most ships at the time were equipped with a large battering ram at the bow which was used to crush the sides of an opponent. Another common tactic was to brush along the sides of the opponent's ship and snap all of the oars off. Once the ship was disabled and floundering in the waves, then the other ship could move in and finish its opponent. The Greeks employed the ramming tactics to excellent effect throught out their naval battles. Speed was the key element for ramming and that required manoeuvrability and lightly armoured ships. |
| 176 | | * Special: - |
| 177 | | |
| 178 | | http://??? |
| 179 | | |
| 180 | | ==SIEGE UNITS== |
| 181 | | |
| 182 | | * Name: Helepolis |
| 183 | | * Class: Ram. |
| 184 | | * Appearance: |
| 185 | | - Shell: Siege Tower |
| 186 | | - The Helepolis of Rhodes (notice the siege engines within): http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...s/helepolis.jpg |
| 187 | | * History: When Demetrius Poliorcetes besieged Salamis, in Cyprus, he instructed that a machine be constructed, which he called "the taker of cities." Its form was that of a square tower, each side 90 cubits high and 45 wide. It rested on four wheels, each eight cubits high. It was divided into nine stories, the lower of which contained machines for throwing great stones, the middle large catapults for throwing spears, and the highest, other machines for throwing smaller stones, together with smaller catapults. It was manned with 200 soldiers, besides those that moved it by pushing the parallel beams at the bottom (Diod. xx.48). |
| 188 | | * Garrison: 5. <== Note largest garrison requirement you're likely to find. |
| 189 | | * Function: Functions much like a warship, but on land. Is able to garrison all types of units (except cavalry) to increase attack and other attributes, including other siege units. This in all probability could/should be a campaign and editor-only unit. However, once we implement walls and ships as spec'd, we'll have a better understanding of whether or not we can include the Helepolis in the standard game. |
| 190 | | * Special: May unload garrisoned units over enemy walls. |
| 191 | | |
| 192 | | http://??? |
| 193 | | |
| 194 | | * Name: Lithobolos |
| 195 | | * Class: Catapult |
| 196 | | * Appearance: |
| 197 | | - Shell: Stone-throwing catapult, similar to the Roman onager. |
| 198 | | * History: The Lithobolos (Stone Thrower) hurled stones of 10 lbs (4.5 kilos) to 180 lbs (82 kilos) in weight. They all looked alike and differed only in size: the dimentions being calculated by a complex mathematical formula based on the spring diameter. Such machines were normally brought to point-blank range (150-200 yards [157m - 185m]) and were capable of stripping the battlements from fortified walls. |
| 199 | | * Garrison: 3. |
| 200 | | * Function: Anti-building siege. Used to take down Walls and Fortresses. 10-20% weaker than the unupgraded Roman Onager. |
| 201 | | * Special: Does bonus damage vs. enemy units garrisoned atop walls and towers. |
| 202 | | |
| 203 | | http://??? |
| 204 | | |
| 205 | | * Name: Oxybeles |
| 206 | | * Class: Ballista |
| 207 | | * Appearance: |
| 208 | | - Shell: Scorpion-like engine that throws rock instead of arrows. |
| 209 | | - The Oxybeles. Notice the "torsion powered" upgrade around 340 BC. Good idea for a possible tech or upgrade: http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...images/CAT3.jpg |
| 210 | | * History: The Oxybeles was designed in 375 BC, because the composite bow developed so fast that it grew too large and too powerful to be operated by a single human archer. The bow was placed on a tripod and a winch was fitted to draw it back. It was still made out of horn, wood and sinew, but it was bigger and more powerful then the gastrophetes bow. Because of that, the range was greater, and by placing the bow on a stable tripod, the accuracy of the shot was also greatly improved. However, the limits of the materials were nearly reached, and the engineers still wanted more power. |
| 211 | | * Garrison: 3. |
| 212 | | * Function: Building and Infantry killer. Smaller and weaker than the Roman Scorpion. |
| 213 | | * Special: Bonused vs. Infantry and Infantry Archers. |
| 214 | | |
| 215 | | http://??? |
| 216 | | |
| 217 | | ==POLEIS SUPER UNITS== |
| 218 | | |
| 219 | | * Name: Spartan Hoplite (Spartiate) |
| 220 | | * Class: Super Infantry Unit. |
| 221 | | * Hacker Armament: Spear (tied a lace around his spear to improve grip while thrusting over the wall of hostile shields); Xiphos (ornamental). |
| 222 | | * Appearance: |
| 223 | | Spartan Hoplite – Corinthian helmet with side-to-side large, bright red crest, linen cuirass, bronze greaves, spear, hoplon with large Spartan red Lambda symbol, Xiphos sheathed on left side. |
| 224 | | - Like this Spartiate, but with a transverse crest: |
| 225 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...an_Hoplite_.jpg |
| 226 | | - Also, like this guy, but with no cloak. Use a spear instead of sword: |
| 227 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...rior_Sword.html |
| 228 | | * History: The Spartans had a very peculiar form of government which enabled them to be professional soldiers. It not only enabled them, but actually forced them to be superior soldiers as a small group of Spartans had to dominate an enormous number of subjects and unwilling allies. The Spartan army was superior in Hellas, and in the rest of the known world. No other army was so well trained, and had such excellent equipment. They believed that traditional training was the key to success, and for centuries they were correct, as they never lost a battle in spite of their small numbers. Ironically enough, this concept ended the Spartan supremacy, as the Spartan phalanx could not resist the new sloped Theban phalanx and the invading integrated Macedonian forces. The end of the Spartan power marked the end of the domination of the phalanx. |
| 229 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 230 | | * Function: Good vs. Cavalry and Infantry. Their Achilles Heel is definately archery, with no extra pierce armor when compared to the standard "Greek Hoplite." Uses Xiphos (sword) when not in formation. Uses Dory (spear) when in formation. |
| 231 | | * Special: Special (small; 10%) attack bonus vs. Persian units. |
| 232 | | |
| 233 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/album_page.php?pic_id=8862 |
| 234 | | |
| 235 | | * Name: Athenian Ekdromos (Ekdromos) |
| 236 | | * Class: Super Infantry Unit. |
| 237 | | * Hacker Armament: Throwing Spear (primary); Kopis (when attacking enemy females, slingers, siege, and/or javelinists). |
| 238 | | * Appearance: |
| 239 | | Early Thracian Style Helmet with vertical crest; Hoplon shield with Gorgon Head texture (the only Greek unit with this shield texture - sacred to Athenians); No Greaves; No body armor; Loose-fitting chiton/tunic; Kopis sheathed on his left side; Sandals. |
| 240 | | - This guy is an Ekdromos. Notice the Gorgon shield design and lack of heavy body armor: http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...0-BC_ESS-09.jpg |
| 241 | | - Another good take on the ekdromos: http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...ekdromos.jpg |
| 242 | | * History: Ekdromos (literally: out runner) was a development of the hoplite. Development of the hoplite took many twists and turns based on the changing dynamics on the field of battle. Once armies began using Peltasts imported from Thrace something had to be done to counter this barrage of javelins thrown into the midst of a phalanx. The Thebans began to increase the armor of their hoplites, but the Athenians took a completely different approach and lightened the load for their infantry. The Ekdromoi would dash out from the phalanx, close with the enemy ranged units at speed, and cut them down at will. This approach also worked to harass more heavily armed troops as well, the enemy carrying too much weight to catch the vexatious Ekdromoi. |
| 243 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 244 | | * Function: This is 0 A.D.'s version of the Eagle Warrior from Age of Kings: The Conquerors. Fast. Great for raiding and great against siege engines (too fast to be hit by siege projectiles) |
| 245 | | * Special: Bonused 100% vs. Female, Siege, Slinger, and Javelinist Class units. Uses his Kopis to slay these units. All other units he throws his spear like a Javelinist. It is short range, slow to reload, but high attack strength. |
| 246 | | |
| 247 | | |
| 248 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/0ad/album_page.php?pic_id=8856 |
| 249 | | |
| 250 | | ==MACEDONIAN SUPER UNITS== |
| 251 | | |
| 252 | | * Name: Macedonian Pezhetairoi. |
| 253 | | * Class: Super Infantry Unit. |
| 254 | | * Hacker Armament: 18-foot sarissa lance; Sword (ornamental). |
| 255 | | * Appearance: |
| 256 | | Thracian helmet, bronze muscled cuirass, round shield, sarissa (15 – 19 foot pike), kopis on left side, tunic |
| 257 | | - Like this guy but with a more attractive version of the Thracian helmet: http://0ad.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/.../images/g10.jpg |
| 258 | | * History: 'Foot Companions', these were the elite troops from the Macedonian phalanx, whom carried their Sarissas with both hands, the white shields being attached to their armour. The Sarissa and the new tactics they used were developed by Philip II under Theban influence. If properly protected by cavalry on both sides, the Pezhetairoi were virtually invincible to any kind of enemy unit. They were always deployed in deep formations of 16+. |
| 259 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 260 | | * Function: Good against Cavalry and Infantry. Vulnerable to Archers, Slingers, and Javelinists. Vulnerable to Cavalry attacking from the rear. Movement: Slow. |
| 261 | | * Special: When ordered into the Syntagma formation they gain additional 25% bonus vs. Cavalry attacking from the front. |
| 262 | | |
| 263 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/hyborian...tairoiColor.jpg |
| 264 | | |
| 265 | | * Name: Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| 266 | | * Class: Super Cavalry Unit. |
| 267 | | * Hacker Armament: 18-foot sarissa lance; Sword (ornamental). |
| 268 | | * Appearance: |
| 269 | | Boeotian helmet with plume, bronze muscled cavalry cuirass (same as infantry but with wider bottom), greaves, sandals, 9-foot spear (sarissa), kopis on left side. |
| 270 | | - Like this guy: http://0ad.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...s/1440_face.jpg |
| 271 | | |
| 272 | | * History: Macedonian noblemen made up this elite cavalry unit, which was key to victory for Macedonian kings starting with Philip II, whom increased their number from 600 to several thousand. The Companion Cavalry was also a preferred general stand. |
| 273 | | * Garrison: 2. |
| 274 | | * Function: All around powerful unit, but best vs. Cavalry and Archers. Fast mobile units. Only weakness is vs. enemy SUs. |
| 275 | | * Special: - |
| 276 | | |
| 277 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/hyborian...tairoiColor.jpg |
| 278 | | |
| 279 | | ==POLEIS HEROES== |
| 280 | | |
| 281 | | * Name: Themistocles |
| 282 | | * Class: Hero1. |
| 283 | | * Hacker Armament: Xiphos |
| 284 | | * Ranged Armament: None |
| 285 | | * Appearance: |
| 286 | | - Garb: Lino-thorax, Pericnimides (Bronze Greaves), tailored garments. |
| 287 | | - Helmet: No helmet. |
| 288 | | - Shield: Round shield with an Athene Owl design. |
| 289 | | - Figure(s): Think of a saltier Maximus from the movie Gladiator. |
| 290 | | - This could be a pretty good imitation of Themistocles for our game. Though, perhaps a little more pepper for his salty hair: http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...hemistocles.jpg |
| 291 | | * History: The general whom persuaded the Athenians to invest their income from silver mines in a war navy of 200 Triremes. A key figure during the Persian Wars, he commanded the victorious Athenian navy at the decisive battle of Salamis in 479 BC. Later, he pursued an active policy against the Persians in the Aegean, thereby laying the foundations of future Athenian power. Ostracised by the Athenians, he was forced to flee to the protection of the Persians. |
| 292 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 293 | | * Function: Naval Enhancement |
| 294 | | * Special: |
| 295 | | - "Hero" Aura (When garrisoned in a ship, all nearby war ships are 20% faster. Ships are also built 20% faster during his lifespan). |
| 296 | | |
| 297 | | http://??? |
| 298 | | |
| 299 | | * Name: Leonidas |
| 300 | | * Class: Hero2. |
| 301 | | * Hacker Armament: Spear. |
| 302 | | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| 303 | | * Appearance: |
| 304 | | - Garb: White tunic with purple trimmings. |
| 305 | | - Helmet: As for Spartiate. Striped Plume. |
| 306 | | - Shield: As for Spartiate. |
| 307 | | - Other: Looks like a meaner and badder Spartiate. Long hair poking down out of the bottom of his helmet, with beard. Think of Aragorn from the Lord of the Rings movies. Include a red cloak for artistic license and for differentiation from the "common Spartiate." (approved by Paul). |
| 308 | | - Use this for Leonidas. Include the red cloak for artistic reasons and to help make Leonidas stand out from the rest of the hoplites and Spartiate units. Another possible artistic license would be to emblazen the back of the cloak with a white Spartan Lamda symbol: http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...ges/C90-F06.jpg |
| 309 | | - Another GREAT image. This is exactly how Leonidas should look, but with spear instead of sword: http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...rrior_Sword.jpg |
| 310 | | - And another: http://0ad.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...oplite_4-BC.jpg |
| 311 | | * History: The king of Sparta, whom fought and died at the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. He successfully blocked the way of the huge Persian army through the narrow passage with his 7000 men, until Xerxes was made aware of a secret unobstructed path. Finding the enemy at his rear, Leonidas sent home most of his troops, choosing to stay behind with 300 hand-picked hoplites and win time for the others to withdraw. |
| 312 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 313 | | * Function: Infantry Enhancement |
| 314 | | * Special: |
| 315 | | - "Hero" Aura (Nearby friendly Hoplites and Spartiates have +20% attack and +10% armor.) |
| 316 | | |
| 317 | | http://??? |
| 318 | | |
| 319 | | * Name: Xenophon |
| 320 | | * Class: Hero3. |
| 321 | | * Hacker Armament: Spear. |
| 322 | | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| 323 | | * Appearance: |
| 324 | | - Garb: White tunic with purple trimmings. |
| 325 | | - Helmet: Thracian type. |
| 326 | | - Shield: Hoplon. |
| 327 | | - Figure(s): Similar to hoplite, but cuirass is covered with lamellar plate mail. |
| 328 | | * History: Xenophon (c. 430 B. C. to c. 355 B. C.) was a Greek soldier and (later) historian who was born in Athens of an oligarch family and was a student of Socrates during his youth. In 401 B. C., Xenophon joined an army of Greek mercenaries lead by Clearchus and four other generals who were aiding Cyrus the Younger in his military campaign against his brother, King Artaxerxes II. He initially went along as a civilian observer and guest of his friend Proxenus who was one of the five generals. Unfortunately for the Greeks, Cyrus was killed in the Battle of Cunaxa in 401 B. C. and the 10000 Greeks found themselves alone in enemy territory, more than 1000 miles from the nearest Greek colony. In addition, the leaders of the force and a hundred captains were treacherously murdered during a negotiation by the Persian satrap Tissaphernes. On the very night after the assassination of Clearchus, the other generals and captains, Xenophon endeavored to rally the spirits of the surviving officers, successfully, and through the night they reorganized the army as if it had not been decapitated of its leadership. Through the timely intervention of a civilian hanger-on the Greek phalanx met the new day confident and ready to fight again, survive regardless of the odds against doing so. Xenophon was elected one of the new Greek leaders chosen to lead the army in its retreat out of Persia. In a march that lasted five months, traveled over 1500 miles, and overcoming many obstacles (both external and internal), they finally reached the colony of Trapezus (now Trabzon, Turkey) on the Black Sea, and then further found their way by land and sea legs back to the Greek homelands in a journey that took more than a year and a half altogether. As one of the five new Strategoi and most junior at that (having never been a soldier), Xenophon is given the task of commanding the rearmost division, the position that turned out to be the most dangerous during the “Anabasis”, or “March Up Country”. Xenophon repetitively demonstrated his brilliance and leadership qualities in effecting new organizations of light troops and cavalry to include the tactics of their employment in the protection of the phalanx in countering and overcoming their adversaries along the route of march to a degree that he becomes the acknowledged leader of the entire force even though Cheirisophus was the senior strategoi who commanded the van and all the others strategoi outranked him. The story of the retreat from Cunaxa, which Xenophon himself wrote in the third person (as was the custom of the times), is one of the most famous feats of all time in recorded military history. Xenophon went on to fight and lead troops in numerous battles then later write numerous books on military tactics, organization and command throughout the remainder of his lifetime. Other than the legacy of the Anabasis itself his legacy left to the annals of warfare really took effect when Phillip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great (also a stude3nt of Socrates for a time) succeeding him put Xenophon’s knowledge of warfighting to work for them and the latter went on to conquer most of the known world at the time. |
| 329 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 330 | | * Function: Speed Enhancement |
| 331 | | * Special: |
| 332 | | - "Hero" Aura (When placed into formation all units in the formation +15% speed and +15% armor. Additionally, during Xeno's lifespan, all Peltasts +15% speed.) |
| 333 | | |
| 334 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...eek_w_Spear.jpg |
| 335 | | A great spot-on image for Xenophon. The lamellar mail over his cuirass is clearly visible. This is the exact image Mythos and Paal had in mind. |
| 336 | | |
| 337 | | http://www.wildfiregames.com/~art/history/...001-1right.html |
| 338 | | Similar to this guy, but with Hoplon instead of Macedonian shield. Also, use one hand for the spear and one hand for the shield. He has a cool OWL design on his shield which should be used for Themistocles. We can come up with some other cool shield design for Xenophon. |
| 339 | | |
| 340 | | ==MACEDONIAN HEROES== |
| 341 | | |
| 342 | | * Name: Philip II. |
| 343 | | * Class: Hero1. |
| 344 | | * Hacker Armament: As for Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| 345 | | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| 346 | | * Appearance: |
| 347 | | - Garb: Purple tunic. |
| 348 | | - Helmet: Gold helmet. |
| 349 | | - Shield: As for Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| 350 | | - Figure(s): As for Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| 351 | | - Mount: As for Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| 352 | | * History: The king of Macedonia (359 BC - 336 BC), he carried out vast monetary and military reforms in order to make his kingdom the most powerful force in the Greek world. Greatly enlarged the size of Macedonia by conquering much of Thrace and subduing the Greeks. Murdered in Aegae while planning a campaign against Persia. |
| 353 | | * Garrison: 2. |
| 354 | | * Function: Cavalry Enhancement |
| 355 | | * Special: |
| 356 | | - "Hero" Aura (All nearby friendly SUs gain a +20% attack boost.) |
| 357 | | |
| 358 | | |
| 359 | | http://??? |
| 360 | | |
| 361 | | * Name: Alexander the Great. |
| 362 | | * Class: Hero2. |
| 363 | | * Hacker Armament: A mean looking Kopis. |
| 364 | | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| 365 | | * Appearance: |
| 366 | | - Garb: As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic. |
| 367 | | - Helmet: Bronze "Lion" helmet, complete with flowing crest and feathers. |
| 368 | | - Shield: As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic. |
| 369 | | - Figure(s): As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic. |
| 370 | | - Mount: Bucephalus. |
| 371 | | * History: The most powerful hero of them all - son of Philip II, king of Macedonia (336 BC - 323 BC). After conquering the rest of the Thracians and quelling the unrest of the Greeks, Alexander embarked on a world-conquest march. Defeating the Persian forces at Granicus (334 BC), Issus (333 BC) and Gaugamela (331 BC), he became master of the Persian Empire. Entering India, he defeated king Porus at Hydaspes (326 BC), but his weary troops made him halt. Died in Babylon at the age of 33 while planning a campaign against Arabia. |
| 372 | | * Garrison: 2. |
| 373 | | * Function: Hero Killer |
| 374 | | * Special: |
| 375 | | - "Hero" Aura (All nearby cavalry units, including Super Cavalry, are 10% faster and have +15% attack.) |
| 376 | | - "Heroicide Bonus" (+20% attack bonus vs. enemy heroes.) |
| 377 | | |
| 378 | | <span style='font-size:8pt;line-height:100%'>Alexander the Great</span> |
| 379 | | |
| 380 | | * Name: Demetrius Poliorcetes. |
| 381 | | * Class: Hero3. |
| 382 | | * Hacker Armament: Sarissa; Short Sword (ornamental). |
| 383 | | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| 384 | | * Appearance: |
| 385 | | - Garb: 16 kg metal armour. Purple tunic. |
| 386 | | - Helmet: A fancy hat or a crown of laurels. |
| 387 | | - Shield: ? |
| 388 | | - Figure(s): ? |
| 389 | | * History: One of the Diadochi, king of Macedonia (294 BC - 288 BC), Demetrius was renowned as one of the bravest and most able successors of Alexander. As the son of Antigonus I Monophtalmus, he fought and won many important battles early on and was proclaimed king, along with his father, in 306 BC. Losing his Asian possessions after the battle of Ipsus, he later won the Macedonian throne. Fearing lest they should be overpowered by Demetrius, the other Diadochi united against him and defeated him. |
| 390 | | * Garrison: 1. |
| 391 | | * Function: Siege Enhancement |
| 392 | | * Special: |
| 393 | | - "Hero" Aura (All nearby siege weapons have 50% greater range and LOS (Poliorcetes means "the taker of cities").) |
| 394 | | |
| 395 | | http://??? |
| 396 | | |
| 397 | | NEW UNIT TRAITS |
| 398 | | |
| 399 | | * Herocide Bonus: Alexander the Great has an attack bonus versus all other enemy heroes in the game. This gives him the unique qualification as a "hero killer." |
| 400 | | |
| 401 | | CIV CENTRE UNITS |
| 402 | | |
| 403 | | * Melee Infantry: Greek Hoplite. |
| 404 | | * Ranged Infantry: Thracian Peltast. |
| 405 | | * Cavalry: Greek Hyppikon. |
| 406 | | |
| 407 | | FORBIDDEN CLASSES |
| 408 | | |
| 409 | | * Swordsman. |
| 410 | | * Slinger. |
| 411 | | * Cavalry Spearman. |
| 412 | | * Cavalry Javelinist. |
| 413 | | * Cavalry Archer. |
| 414 | | * Quinquereme. |
| 415 | | |
| 416 | | STRUCTURE DESCRIPTIONS |
| 417 | | |
| 418 | | ==VILLAGE== |
| 419 | | |
| 420 | | * Name: Apoikia. (means 'Colony') |
| 421 | | * Class: Civ Centre. |
| 422 | | * History: During the Great Colonisation, the Hellenes built numerous colonies all over the shores of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, which became miniature versions of Greece on foreign soil. |
| 423 | | |
| 424 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 425 | | |
| 426 | | * Name: Melathron. (means 'House') |
| 427 | | * Class: House. |
| 428 | | * History: Hellenic houses from the Classical Age were generally humble yet stylish. During the Hellenistic Age, however, luxurious palaces and estates became commonplace in the rich Hellenistic metropolises like Antioch, Alexandria and Seleucia. |
| 429 | | |
| 430 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 431 | | |
| 432 | | * Name: Sitobolion. (means 'Granary') |
| 433 | | * Class: Farm Centre. |
| 434 | | * History: Grain wasn't plentiful in Hellas, which is why it was carefully stored in granaries, some of it being reserved for times of siege. |
| 435 | | |
| 436 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 437 | | |
| 438 | | * Name: Agros. (means 'Field') |
| 439 | | * Class: Field. |
| 440 | | * History: Even though Greece is a rugged country, farming was still one of the most common sources of food. Farms were built in small villages and outside city walls. |
| 441 | | |
| 442 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 443 | | |
| 444 | | * Name: Stavlos. |
| 445 | | * Class: Corral. |
| 446 | | * History: <Structure History>. |
| 447 | | |
| 448 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 449 | | |
| 450 | | * Name: Anakeion. (means 'Warehouse') |
| 451 | | * Class: Resource Centre. |
| 452 | | * History: Resources and building materials were kept in warehouses. |
| 453 | | |
| 454 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 455 | | |
| 456 | | * Name: Pyrgion. (means 'Little Tower') |
| 457 | | * Class: Scout Tower. |
| 458 | | * History: Towers were an important part of city fortifications. The defending troops shot arrows at the enemy and poured boiling oil over the assailants. |
| 459 | | |
| 460 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 461 | | |
| 462 | | * Name: Teichos. (means 'City Wall') |
| 463 | | * Class: Wall. |
| 464 | | * History: All Hellenic cities were surrounded by stone walls for protection against enemy raids. Some of these fortifications, like the Athenian Long Walls, for example, were massive structures. |
| 465 | | |
| 466 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 467 | | |
| 468 | | * Name: Pyrgos. (means 'Tower') |
| 469 | | * Class: Wall Tower. |
| 470 | | * History: Towers were an important part of city fortifications. The defending troops shot arrows at the enemy and poured boiling oil over the assailants. |
| 471 | | |
| 472 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 473 | | |
| 474 | | * Name: Pule. |
| 475 | | * Class: Wall Gate. |
| 476 | | * History: ? |
| 477 | | |
| 478 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 479 | | |
| 480 | | ==TOWN== |
| 481 | | |
| 482 | | * Name: Limenos. |
| 483 | | * Class: Port Centre. |
| 484 | | * History: Greece is a sea country, which is why some of the greatest Hellenic and Hellenistic cities like Ephesus, Corinth, Alexandria and Antioch were built by the sea. It should also be noted that all colonies during the Great Colonisation were thriving port centres, which traded with the local population. |
| 485 | | |
| 486 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 487 | | |
| 488 | | * Name: Anaktoron. (means 'Temple') |
| 489 | | * Class: Health Centre. |
| 490 | | * History: The Hellenes built marvelous temples in order to honour their polytheistic pantheon. While all gods were venerated, a specific patron deity was supposed to watch over each polis. |
| 491 | | |
| 492 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 493 | | |
| 494 | | * Name: Strategion. (means 'Military Centre') |
| 495 | | * Class: Military Centre. |
| 496 | | * History: The Strategion was the main military headquarters, where important decisions were taken and plans for battles discussed by the Strategoi. |
| 497 | | |
| 498 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 499 | | |
| 500 | | * Name: Agora. (means 'Market') |
| 501 | | * Class: Trade Centre. |
| 502 | | * History: The most important place in most Classical Greek polises, the Agora served many purposes - it was a stage for public speeches and debates, as well as a market. |
| 503 | | |
| 504 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 505 | | |
| 506 | | ==CITY== |
| 507 | | |
| 508 | | (If the civilisation branches at City, specify one Fortress for each branch) |
| 509 | | |
| 510 | | * Name: Akropolis. (means 'Fortress') |
| 511 | | * Class: Fortress. |
| 512 | | * History: The Akropolis was usually a fortified citadel in the upper part of the city. The Athenian Akropolis was renowned for its marvellous temples, among which was the Parthenon, while the Acro-Corinthus was highly prized by the Macedonians for its strategic location and good defences. |
| 513 | | |
| 514 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 515 | | |
| 516 | | SPECIAL STRUCTURES |
| 517 | | |
| 518 | | * Name: Theatron. |
| 519 | | * Class: SB1. |
| 520 | | * History: Greek theatres were places where the immortal tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and many other talented dramatists were staged to the delight of the populace. They were instrumental in enriching Hellenic culture. |
| 521 | | * Requirements: None. |
| 522 | | * Phase: City. |
| 523 | | * Special: |
| 524 | | - Must be built in order to use Hellenisation CB. |
| 525 | | - Each additional Theatron reduces the delay between each use of Hellenisation by 30 seconds. |
| 526 | | - Limited to 3 Theatrons per player (therefore Hellenisation delay can be reduced to no more than 30 seconds). |
| 527 | | |
| 528 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 529 | | |
| 530 | | * Name: Gymnasion. |
| 531 | | * Class: SB2. |
| 532 | | * History: The gymnasion was a vital place in Hellenistic polises, where physical exercises were performed and social contacts established. |
| 533 | | * Requirements: None. |
| 534 | | * Phase: City. |
| 535 | | * Special: Garrisoning a male foot unit in the Gymnasion for a short period of time will bestow the unit with a permanent non-cumulative 15% speed increase. Recharge time for the "charging" ability is also reduced by 15%. Up to 10 units may be garrisoned at a time for this purpose. |
| 536 | | |
| 537 | | <insert picture of the above structure, if available> |
| 538 | | |
| 539 | | NEW STRUCTURE TRAITS |
| | 53 | Advanced: Tunic, bow, quiver, Petasus helmet or a similar looking broad-brimmed hat, sandals – things are getting better, more moolah! |
| | 54 | Elite: Tunic, bow, quiver, sandals, Pilos helmet, light linen cuirass – about as good as it gets for archers. – Not too fancy, he’s WAY down there on the list in terms of money. His cuirass is a quilted linen example, NOT the type worn by hoplites. Pretty much he’d be the Advanced but with a quilted linen cuirass |
| | 55 | * History: Cretan archers were the best archers in Greece. They used a different bow with longer range. [Note: this could be used as a potential tech.] |
| | 56 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 57 | * Function: Good against Infantry. |
| | 58 | * Special: - |
| | 59 | |
| | 60 | === CAVALRY === |
| | 61 | |
| | 62 | * Name: Greek Hyppikon. |
| | 63 | * Class: Cavalry Swordsman. |
| | 64 | * Hacker Armament: Sword; Spear (ornamental). |
| | 65 | * Appearance: |
| | 66 | * Garb: Bronze thorax; Pericnimides (Bronze Greaves). |
| | 67 | * Helmet: Greek Cavalry Helmet (different from Hoplite's). |
| | 68 | * Shield: No shield. |
| | 69 | * Figure(s): - |
| | 70 | * History: The Greek cavalry was formed by the rich and aristocrats in ancient Greece, because breeding horses was expensive. They were therefore not used in great numbers. |
| | 71 | * Garrison: 2. |
| | 72 | * Function: Good against Infantry. |
| | 73 | * Special: -. |
| | 74 | |
| | 75 | |
| | 76 | |
| | 77 | === SUPPORT UNITS === |
| | 78 | |
| | 79 | * Name: Greek Ghune. (means 'woman') |
| | 80 | * Class: Female Citizen. |
| | 81 | * Appearance: A long himation covered by a short chiton. Long hair hair pinned up. |
| | 82 | * History: Even though Greece was a male-dominated world, women did play a significant role in it. The most outstanding examples were Sappho, the famous poet, and Olympias, the mother of Alexander the Great. |
| | 83 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 84 | * Function: - |
| | 85 | * Special: - |
| | 86 | |
| | 87 | |
| | 88 | |
| | 89 | * Name: Akaestor. |
| | 90 | * Class: Healer. |
| | 91 | * Appearance: |
| | 92 | * Garb: Chiton (player color), with a long white Himation wrapped around him. |
| | 93 | * Helmet: None. |
| | 94 | * Shield: None. |
| | 95 | * Figure(s): Old man. White hair. Optional beard. |
| | 96 | * History: The art of medicine was widely practised in Classical Greece. Hippocrates was the first physician to separate religion and superstition from actual medicine, and many others followed his lead. |
| | 97 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 98 | * Function: - |
| | 99 | * Special: - |
| | 100 | |
| | 101 | |
| | 102 | |
| | 103 | * Name: Emporos. |
| | 104 | * Class: Trader. |
| | 105 | * Appearance: |
| | 106 | * Garb: Normal chiton with himation (leather boots). |
| | 107 | * Helmet: Wide brimmed hat. |
| | 108 | * Shield: None. |
| | 109 | * Figure(s): Donkey caravan. |
| | 110 | * Mount: Donkey. |
| | 111 | * History: The Greeks were born traders. While not as widely spread as sea trade, land trade nevertheless was practised on a reasonable scale. |
| | 112 | * Garrison: 2. |
| | 113 | * Function: - |
| | 114 | * Special: - |
| | 115 | |
| | 116 | |
| | 117 | * Name: Emporiko Plio. |
| | 118 | * Class: Merchant Ship. |
| | 119 | * Appearance: |
| | 120 | * Shell: (Standard). |
| | 121 | * History: ? |
| | 122 | * Garrison: Cannot. |
| | 123 | * Function: ? |
| | 124 | * Special: ? |
| | 125 | |
| | 126 | |
| | 127 | === WARSHIPS === |
| | 128 | |
| | 129 | * Name: Greek Pentekontors. |
| | 130 | * Class: Bireme. |
| | 131 | * Appearance: |
| | 132 | * Shell: Single-tier, 25 rows. |
| | 133 | * History: Pentekontors were employed from 800 BC, mostly as a light support unit in the Greek navy. After 600 BC, they were only seen in battle in very limited numbers. They were still in use by small states which could not afford a sufficient number of triremes for their navy. |
| | 134 | * Garrison: Cannot. |
| | 135 | * Function: These ships were designed to go fast so they could transport troops to the sights of battles. They had a single tier (level) of 25 oarsmen on each side, and were called Pentekontors. |
| | 136 | * Special: - |
| | 137 | |
| | 138 | |
| | 139 | * Name: Greek Trireme. |
| | 140 | * Class: Trireme. |
| | 141 | * Appearence: |
| | 142 | * Shell: Three tiers of oars. Larger than the Pentakonter. |
| | 143 | * History: The first Triremes were built circa 650BC, and by 500BC the Trireme was the most widely used heavy warship of the Greek city-states. In the Trireme the outriggers were now an integral part of the ship's hull. The Trireme also had a partial or full fighting deck above the rowers. The length of the Trireme remained approximately 35-38 meters, and the beam was approximately 3.5 metres. A Trireme carried 170 oarsmen, plus twenty sailors and fourteen marines in Greek navies. The top speed of a Trireme was approximately 11.5 knots. Some Triremes may have been able to reach higher speeds in short bursts. A Trireme travelling from Athens to Mitylene in 427BC made the 350 kilometre trip in only 24 hours, averaging eight knots (14.6 km/h). The Trireme could accelerate much faster than a Bireme or Penteconter, and was much more manoeuvrable. This gave the Trireme an advantage in combat, where higher speed and manoeuvrability meant a better chance of victory. |
| | 144 | * Garrison: Cannot. |
| | 145 | * Function: The common tactics of the time were to ram one's opponent. Most ships at the time were equipped with a large battering ram at the bow which was used to crush the sides of an opponent. Another common tactic was to brush along the sides of the opponent's ship and snap all of the oars off. Once the ship was disabled and floundering in the waves, then the other ship could move in and finish its opponent. The Greeks employed the ramming tactics to excellent effect throught out their naval battles. Speed was the key element for ramming and that required manoeuvrability and lightly armoured ships. |
| | 146 | * Special: - |
| | 147 | |
| | 148 | |
| | 149 | === SIEGE UNITS === |
| | 150 | |
| | 151 | * Name: Helepolis |
| | 152 | * Class: Ram. |
| | 153 | * Appearance: |
| | 154 | * Shell: Siege Tower |
| | 155 | * History: When Demetrius Poliorcetes besieged Salamis, in Cyprus, he instructed that a machine be constructed, which he called "the taker of cities." Its form was that of a square tower, each side 90 cubits high and 45 wide. It rested on four wheels, each eight cubits high. It was divided into nine stories, the lower of which contained machines for throwing great stones, the middle large catapults for throwing spears, and the highest, other machines for throwing smaller stones, together with smaller catapults. It was manned with 200 soldiers, besides those that moved it by pushing the parallel beams at the bottom (Diod. xx.48). |
| | 156 | * Garrison: 5. <== Note largest garrison requirement you're likely to find. |
| | 157 | * Function: Functions much like a warship, but on land. Is able to garrison all types of units (except cavalry) to increase attack and other attributes, including other siege units. This in all probability could/should be a campaign and editor-only unit. However, once we implement walls and ships as spec'd, we'll have a better understanding of whether or not we can include the Helepolis in the standard game. |
| | 158 | * Special: May unload garrisoned units over enemy walls. |
| | 159 | |
| | 160 | |
| | 161 | * Name: Lithobolos |
| | 162 | * Class: Catapult |
| | 163 | * Appearance: |
| | 164 | * Shell: Stone-throwing catapult, similar to the Roman onager. |
| | 165 | * History: The Lithobolos (Stone Thrower) hurled stones of 10 lbs (4.5 kilos) to 180 lbs (82 kilos) in weight. They all looked alike and differed only in size: the dimentions being calculated by a complex mathematical formula based on the spring diameter. Such machines were normally brought to point-blank range (150-200 yards [157m - 185m]) and were capable of stripping the battlements from fortified walls. |
| | 166 | * Garrison: 3. |
| | 167 | * Function: Anti-building siege. Used to take down Walls and Fortresses. 10-20% weaker than the unupgraded Roman Onager. |
| | 168 | * Special: Does bonus damage vs. enemy units garrisoned atop walls and towers. |
| | 169 | |
| | 170 | |
| | 171 | * Name: Oxybeles |
| | 172 | * Class: Ballista |
| | 173 | * Appearance: |
| | 174 | * Shell: Scorpion-like engine that throws rock instead of arrows. |
| | 175 | * History: The Oxybeles was designed in 375 BC, because the composite bow developed so fast that it grew too large and too powerful to be operated by a single human archer. The bow was placed on a tripod and a winch was fitted to draw it back. It was still made out of horn, wood and sinew, but it was bigger and more powerful then the gastrophetes bow. Because of that, the range was greater, and by placing the bow on a stable tripod, the accuracy of the shot was also greatly improved. However, the limits of the materials were nearly reached, and the engineers still wanted more power. |
| | 176 | * Garrison: 3. |
| | 177 | * Function: Building and Infantry killer. Smaller and weaker than the Roman Scorpion. |
| | 178 | * Special: Bonused vs. Infantry and Infantry Archers. |
| | 179 | |
| | 180 | |
| | 181 | === POLEIS SUPER UNITS === |
| | 182 | |
| | 183 | * Name: Spartan Hoplite (Spartiate) |
| | 184 | * Class: Super Infantry Unit. |
| | 185 | * Hacker Armament: Spear (tied a lace around his spear to improve grip while thrusting over the wall of hostile shields); Xiphos (ornamental). |
| | 186 | * Appearance: |
| | 187 | Corinthian helmet with side-to-side large, bright red crest, linen cuirass, bronze greaves, spear, hoplon with large Spartan red Lambda symbol, Xiphos sheathed on left side. |
| | 188 | * History: The Spartans had a very peculiar form of government which enabled them to be professional soldiers. It not only enabled them, but actually forced them to be superior soldiers as a small group of Spartans had to dominate an enormous number of subjects and unwilling allies. The Spartan army was superior in Hellas, and in the rest of the known world. No other army was so well trained, and had such excellent equipment. They believed that traditional training was the key to success, and for centuries they were correct, as they never lost a battle in spite of their small numbers. Ironically enough, this concept ended the Spartan supremacy, as the Spartan phalanx could not resist the new sloped Theban phalanx and the invading integrated Macedonian forces. The end of the Spartan power marked the end of the domination of the phalanx. |
| | 189 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 190 | * Function: Good vs. Cavalry and Infantry. Their Achilles Heel is definately archery, with no extra pierce armor when compared to the standard "Greek Hoplite." Uses Xiphos (sword) when not in formation. Uses Dory (spear) when in formation. |
| | 191 | * Special: Special (small; 10%) attack bonus vs. Persian units. |
| | 192 | |
| | 193 | |
| | 194 | * Name: Athenian Ekdromos (Ekdromos) |
| | 195 | * Class: Super Infantry Unit. |
| | 196 | * Hacker Armament: Throwing Spear (primary); Kopis (when attacking enemy females, slingers, siege, and/or javelinists). |
| | 197 | * Appearance: |
| | 198 | Early Thracian Style Helmet with vertical crest; Hoplon shield with Gorgon Head texture (the only Greek unit with this shield texture - sacred to Athenians); No Greaves; No body armor; Loose-fitting chiton/tunic; Kopis sheathed on his left side; Sandals. |
| | 199 | * History: Ekdromos (literally: out runner) was a development of the hoplite. Development of the hoplite took many twists and turns based on the changing dynamics on the field of battle. Once armies began using Peltasts imported from Thrace something had to be done to counter this barrage of javelins thrown into the midst of a phalanx. The Thebans began to increase the armor of their hoplites, but the Athenians took a completely different approach and lightened the load for their infantry. The Ekdromoi would dash out from the phalanx, close with the enemy ranged units at speed, and cut them down at will. This approach also worked to harass more heavily armed troops as well, the enemy carrying too much weight to catch the vexatious Ekdromoi. |
| | 200 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 201 | * Function: This is 0 A.D.'s version of the Eagle Warrior from Age of Kings: The Conquerors. Fast. Great for raiding and great against siege engines (too fast to be hit by siege projectiles) |
| | 202 | * Special: Bonused 100% vs. Female, Siege, Slinger, and Javelinist Class units. Uses his Kopis to slay these units. All other units he throws his spear like a Javelinist. It is short range, slow to reload, but high attack strength. |
| | 203 | |
| | 204 | |
| | 205 | |
| | 206 | === MACEDONIAN SUPER UNITS === |
| | 207 | |
| | 208 | * Name: Macedonian Pezhetairoi. |
| | 209 | * Class: Super Infantry Unit. |
| | 210 | * Hacker Armament: 18-foot sarissa lance; Sword (ornamental). |
| | 211 | * Appearance: |
| | 212 | Thracian helmet, bronze muscled cuirass, round shield, sarissa (15 – 19 foot pike), kopis on left side, tunic |
| | 213 | * History: 'Foot Companions', these were the elite troops from the Macedonian phalanx, whom carried their Sarissas with both hands, the white shields being attached to their armour. The Sarissa and the new tactics they used were developed by Philip II under Theban influence. If properly protected by cavalry on both sides, the Pezhetairoi were virtually invincible to any kind of enemy unit. They were always deployed in deep formations of 16+. |
| | 214 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 215 | * Function: Good against Cavalry and Infantry. Vulnerable to Archers, Slingers, and Javelinists. Vulnerable to Cavalry attacking from the rear. Movement: Slow. |
| | 216 | * Special: When ordered into the Syntagma formation they gain additional 25% bonus vs. Cavalry attacking from the front. |
| | 217 | |
| | 218 | |
| | 219 | * Name: Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| | 220 | * Class: Super Cavalry Unit. |
| | 221 | * Hacker Armament: 18-foot sarissa lance; Sword (ornamental). |
| | 222 | * Appearance: |
| | 223 | Boeotian helmet with plume, bronze muscled cavalry cuirass (same as infantry but with wider bottom), greaves, sandals, 9-foot spear (sarissa), kopis on left side. |
| | 224 | * History: Macedonian noblemen made up this elite cavalry unit, which was key to victory for Macedonian kings starting with Philip II, whom increased their number from 600 to several thousand. The Companion Cavalry was also a preferred general stand. |
| | 225 | * Garrison: 2. |
| | 226 | * Function: All around powerful unit, but best vs. Cavalry and Archers. Fast mobile units. Only weakness is vs. enemy SUs. |
| | 227 | * Special: - |
| | 228 | |
| | 229 | |
| | 230 | === POLEIS HEROES === |
| | 231 | |
| | 232 | * Name: Themistocles |
| | 233 | * Class: Hero1. |
| | 234 | * Hacker Armament: Xiphos |
| | 235 | * Ranged Armament: None |
| | 236 | * Appearance: |
| | 237 | * Garb: Lino-thorax, Pericnimides (Bronze Greaves), tailored garments. |
| | 238 | * Helmet: No helmet. |
| | 239 | * Shield: Round shield with an Athene Owl design. |
| | 240 | * Figure(s): Think of a saltier Maximus from the movie Gladiator. |
| | 241 | * History: The general whom persuaded the Athenians to invest their income from silver mines in a war navy of 200 Triremes. A key figure during the Persian Wars, he commanded the victorious Athenian navy at the decisive battle of Salamis in 479 BC. Later, he pursued an active policy against the Persians in the Aegean, thereby laying the foundations of future Athenian power. Ostracised by the Athenians, he was forced to flee to the protection of the Persians. |
| | 242 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 243 | * Function: Naval Enhancement |
| | 244 | * Special: |
| | 245 | * "Hero" Aura (When garrisoned in a ship, all nearby war ships are 20% faster. Ships are also built 20% faster during his lifespan). |
| | 246 | |
| | 247 | |
| | 248 | * Name: Leonidas |
| | 249 | * Class: Hero2. |
| | 250 | * Hacker Armament: Spear. |
| | 251 | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| | 252 | * Appearance: |
| | 253 | * Garb: White tunic with purple trimmings. |
| | 254 | * Helmet: As for Spartiate. Striped Plume. |
| | 255 | * Shield: As for Spartiate. |
| | 256 | * Other: Looks like a meaner and badder Spartiate. Long hair poking down out of the bottom of his helmet, with beard. Think of Aragorn from the Lord of the Rings movies. Include a red cloak for artistic license and for differentiation from the "common Spartiate." (approved by Paul). |
| | 257 | * History: The king of Sparta, whom fought and died at the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. He successfully blocked the way of the huge Persian army through the narrow passage with his 7000 men, until Xerxes was made aware of a secret unobstructed path. Finding the enemy at his rear, Leonidas sent home most of his troops, choosing to stay behind with 300 hand-picked hoplites and win time for the others to withdraw. |
| | 258 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 259 | * Function: Infantry Enhancement |
| | 260 | * Special: |
| | 261 | * "Hero" Aura (Nearby friendly Hoplites and Spartiates have +20% attack and +10% armor.) |
| | 262 | |
| | 263 | |
| | 264 | * Name: Xenophon |
| | 265 | * Class: Hero3. |
| | 266 | * Hacker Armament: Spear. |
| | 267 | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| | 268 | * Appearance: |
| | 269 | * Garb: White tunic with purple trimmings. |
| | 270 | * Helmet: Thracian type. |
| | 271 | * Shield: Hoplon. |
| | 272 | * Figure(s): Similar to hoplite, but cuirass is covered with lamellar plate mail. |
| | 273 | * History: Xenophon (c. 430 B. C. to c. 355 B. C.) was a Greek soldier and (later) historian who was born in Athens of an oligarch family and was a student of Socrates during his youth. In 401 B. C., Xenophon joined an army of Greek mercenaries lead by Clearchus and four other generals who were aiding Cyrus the Younger in his military campaign against his brother, King Artaxerxes II. He initially went along as a civilian observer and guest of his friend Proxenus who was one of the five generals. Unfortunately for the Greeks, Cyrus was killed in the Battle of Cunaxa in 401 B. C. and the 10000 Greeks found themselves alone in enemy territory, more than 1000 miles from the nearest Greek colony. In addition, the leaders of the force and a hundred captains were treacherously murdered during a negotiation by the Persian satrap Tissaphernes. On the very night after the assassination of Clearchus, the other generals and captains, Xenophon endeavored to rally the spirits of the surviving officers, successfully, and through the night they reorganized the army as if it had not been decapitated of its leadership. Through the timely intervention of a civilian hanger-on the Greek phalanx met the new day confident and ready to fight again, survive regardless of the odds against doing so. Xenophon was elected one of the new Greek leaders chosen to lead the army in its retreat out of Persia. In a march that lasted five months, traveled over 1500 miles, and overcoming many obstacles (both external and internal), they finally reached the colony of Trapezus (now Trabzon, Turkey) on the Black Sea, and then further found their way by land and sea legs back to the Greek homelands in a journey that took more than a year and a half altogether. As one of the five new Strategoi and most junior at that (having never been a soldier), Xenophon is given the task of commanding the rearmost division, the position that turned out to be the most dangerous during the “Anabasis”, or “March Up Country”. Xenophon repetitively demonstrated his brilliance and leadership qualities in effecting new organizations of light troops and cavalry to include the tactics of their employment in the protection of the phalanx in countering and overcoming their adversaries along the route of march to a degree that he becomes the acknowledged leader of the entire force even though Cheirisophus was the senior strategoi who commanded the van and all the others strategoi outranked him. The story of the retreat from Cunaxa, which Xenophon himself wrote in the third person (as was the custom of the times), is one of the most famous feats of all time in recorded military history. Xenophon went on to fight and lead troops in numerous battles then later write numerous books on military tactics, organization and command throughout the remainder of his lifetime. Other than the legacy of the Anabasis itself his legacy left to the annals of warfare really took effect when Phillip II of Macedon and his son Alexander the Great (also a stude3nt of Socrates for a time) succeeding him put Xenophon’s knowledge of warfighting to work for them and the latter went on to conquer most of the known world at the time. |
| | 274 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 275 | * Function: Speed Enhancement |
| | 276 | * Special: |
| | 277 | * "Hero" Aura (When placed into formation all units in the formation +15% speed and +15% armor. Additionally, during Xeno's lifespan, all Peltasts +15% speed.) |
| | 278 | |
| | 279 | |
| | 280 | |
| | 281 | === MACEDONIAN HEROES === |
| | 282 | |
| | 283 | * Name: Philip II. |
| | 284 | * Class: Hero1. |
| | 285 | * Hacker Armament: As for Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| | 286 | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| | 287 | * Appearance: |
| | 288 | * Garb: Purple tunic. |
| | 289 | * Helmet: Gold helmet. |
| | 290 | * Shield: As for Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| | 291 | * Figure(s): As for Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| | 292 | * Mount: As for Macedonian Hetairoi. |
| | 293 | * History: The king of Macedonia (359 BC - 336 BC), he carried out vast monetary and military reforms in order to make his kingdom the most powerful force in the Greek world. Greatly enlarged the size of Macedonia by conquering much of Thrace and subduing the Greeks. Murdered in Aegae while planning a campaign against Persia. |
| | 294 | * Garrison: 2. |
| | 295 | * Function: Cavalry Enhancement |
| | 296 | * Special: |
| | 297 | * "Hero" Aura (All nearby friendly SUs gain a +20% attack boost.) |
| | 298 | |
| | 299 | |
| | 300 | |
| | 301 | * Name: Alexander the Great. |
| | 302 | * Class: Hero2. |
| | 303 | * Hacker Armament: A mean looking Kopis. |
| | 304 | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| | 305 | * Appearance: |
| | 306 | * Garb: As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic. |
| | 307 | * Helmet: Bronze "Lion" helmet, complete with flowing crest and feathers. |
| | 308 | * Shield: As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic. |
| | 309 | * Figure(s): As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic. |
| | 310 | * Mount: Bucephalus. |
| | 311 | * History: The most powerful hero of them all - son of Philip II, king of Macedonia (336 BC - 323 BC). After conquering the rest of the Thracians and quelling the unrest of the Greeks, Alexander embarked on a world-conquest march. Defeating the Persian forces at Granicus (334 BC), Issus (333 BC) and Gaugamela (331 BC), he became master of the Persian Empire. Entering India, he defeated king Porus at Hydaspes (326 BC), but his weary troops made him halt. Died in Babylon at the age of 33 while planning a campaign against Arabia. |
| | 312 | * Garrison: 2. |
| | 313 | * Function: Hero Killer |
| | 314 | * Special: |
| | 315 | * "Hero" Aura (All nearby cavalry units, including Super Cavalry, are 10% faster and have +15% attack.) |
| | 316 | * "Herocide Bonus" (+20% attack bonus vs. enemy heroes.) |
| | 317 | |
| | 318 | |
| | 319 | * Name: Demetrius Poliorcetes. |
| | 320 | * Class: Hero3. |
| | 321 | * Hacker Armament: Sarissa; Short Sword (ornamental). |
| | 322 | * Ranged Armament: None. |
| | 323 | * Appearance: |
| | 324 | * Garb: 16 kg metal armour. Purple tunic. |
| | 325 | * Helmet: A fancy hat or a crown of laurels. |
| | 326 | * Shield: ? |
| | 327 | * Figure(s): ? |
| | 328 | * History: One of the Diadochi, king of Macedonia (294 BC - 288 BC), Demetrius was renowned as one of the bravest and most able successors of Alexander. As the son of Antigonus I Monophtalmus, he fought and won many important battles early on and was proclaimed king, along with his father, in 306 BC. Losing his Asian possessions after the battle of Ipsus, he later won the Macedonian throne. Fearing lest they should be overpowered by Demetrius, the other Diadochi united against him and defeated him. |
| | 329 | * Garrison: 1. |
| | 330 | * Function: Siege Enhancement |
| | 331 | * Special: |
| | 332 | * "Hero" Aura (All nearby siege weapons have 50% greater range and LOS (Poliorcetes means "the taker of cities").) |
| | 333 | |
| | 334 | |
| | 335 | |
| | 336 | === NEW UNIT TRAITS === |
| | 337 | |
| | 338 | * Herocide Bonus: Alexander the Great has an attack bonus versus all other enemy heroes in the game. This gives him the unique qualification as a "hero killer." |
| | 339 | |
| | 340 | === CIV CENTRE UNITS === |
| | 341 | |
| | 342 | * Melee Infantry: Greek Hoplite. |
| | 343 | * Ranged Infantry: Thracian Peltast. |
| | 344 | * Cavalry: Greek Hyppikon. |
| | 345 | |
| | 346 | === FORBIDDEN CLASSES === |
| | 347 | |
| | 348 | * Swordsman. |
| | 349 | * Slinger. |
| | 350 | * Cavalry Spearman. |
| | 351 | * Cavalry Javelinist. |
| | 352 | * Cavalry Archer. |
| | 353 | * Quinquereme. |
| | 354 | |
| | 355 | == STRUCTURE DESCRIPTIONS == |
| | 356 | |
| | 357 | === VILLAGE === |
| | 358 | |
| | 359 | * Name: Apoikia. (means 'Colony') |
| | 360 | * Class: Civ Centre. |
| | 361 | * History: During the Great Colonisation, the Hellenes built numerous colonies all over the shores of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, which became miniature versions of Greece on foreign soil. |
| | 362 | |
| | 363 | |
| | 364 | * Name: Melathron. (means 'House') |
| | 365 | * Class: House. |
| | 366 | * History: Hellenic houses from the Classical Age were generally humble yet stylish. During the Hellenistic Age, however, luxurious palaces and estates became commonplace in the rich Hellenistic metropolises like Antioch, Alexandria and Seleucia. |
| | 367 | |
| | 368 | |
| | 369 | * Name: Sitobolion. (means 'Granary') |
| | 370 | * Class: Farm Centre. |
| | 371 | * History: Grain wasn't plentiful in Hellas, which is why it was carefully stored in granaries, some of it being reserved for times of siege. |
| | 372 | |
| | 373 | |
| | 374 | * Name: Agros. (means 'Field') |
| | 375 | * Class: Field. |
| | 376 | * History: Even though Greece is a rugged country, farming was still one of the most common sources of food. Farms were built in small villages and outside city walls. |
| | 377 | |
| | 378 | |
| | 379 | * Name: Stavlos. |
| | 380 | * Class: Corral. |
| | 381 | * History: <Structure History>. |
| | 382 | |
| | 383 | |
| | 384 | * Name: Anakeion. (means 'Warehouse') |
| | 385 | * Class: Resource Centre. |
| | 386 | * History: Resources and building materials were kept in warehouses. |
| | 387 | |
| | 388 | |
| | 389 | * Name: Pyrgion. (means 'Little Tower') |
| | 390 | * Class: Scout Tower. |
| | 391 | * History: Towers were an important part of city fortifications. The defending troops shot arrows at the enemy and poured boiling oil over the assailants. |
| | 392 | |
| | 393 | |
| | 394 | * Name: Teichos. (means 'City Wall') |
| | 395 | * Class: Wall. |
| | 396 | * History: All Hellenic cities were surrounded by stone walls for protection against enemy raids. Some of these fortifications, like the Athenian Long Walls, for example, were massive structures. |
| | 397 | |
| | 398 | |
| | 399 | * Name: Pyrgos. (means 'Tower') |
| | 400 | * Class: Wall Tower. |
| | 401 | * History: Towers were an important part of city fortifications. The defending troops shot arrows at the enemy and poured boiling oil over the assailants. |
| | 402 | |
| | 403 | |
| | 404 | * Name: Pule. |
| | 405 | * Class: Wall Gate. |
| | 406 | * History: ? |
| | 407 | |
| | 408 | === TOWN === |
| | 409 | |
| | 410 | * Name: Limenos. |
| | 411 | * Class: Port Centre. |
| | 412 | * History: Greece is a sea country, which is why some of the greatest Hellenic and Hellenistic cities like Ephesus, Corinth, Alexandria and Antioch were built by the sea. It should also be noted that all colonies during the Great Colonisation were thriving port centres, which traded with the local population. |
| | 413 | |
| | 414 | * Name: Anaktoron. (means 'Temple') |
| | 415 | * Class: Health Centre. |
| | 416 | * History: The Hellenes built marvelous temples in order to honour their polytheistic pantheon. While all gods were venerated, a specific patron deity was supposed to watch over each polis. |
| | 417 | |
| | 418 | * Name: Strategion. (means 'Military Centre') |
| | 419 | * Class: Military Centre. |
| | 420 | * History: The Strategion was the main military headquarters, where important decisions were taken and plans for battles discussed by the Strategoi. |
| | 421 | |
| | 422 | |
| | 423 | * Name: Agora. (means 'Market') |
| | 424 | * Class: Trade Centre. |
| | 425 | * History: The most important place in most Classical Greek polises, the Agora served many purposes - it was a stage for public speeches and debates, as well as a market. |
| | 426 | |
| | 427 | |
| | 428 | === CITY === |
| | 429 | |
| | 430 | * Name: Akropolis. (means 'Fortress') |
| | 431 | * Class: Fortress. |
| | 432 | * History: The Akropolis was usually a fortified citadel in the upper part of the city. The Athenian Akropolis was renowned for its marvellous temples, among which was the Parthenon, while the Acro-Corinthus was highly prized by the Macedonians for its strategic location and good defences. |
| | 433 | |
| | 434 | |
| | 435 | === SPECIAL STRUCTURES === |
| | 436 | |
| | 437 | * Name: Theatron. |
| | 438 | * Class: SB1. |
| | 439 | * History: Greek theatres were places where the immortal tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and many other talented dramatists were staged to the delight of the populace. They were instrumental in enriching Hellenic culture. |
| | 440 | * Requirements: None. |
| | 441 | * Phase: City. |
| | 442 | * Special: |
| | 443 | * Must be built in order to use Hellenisation CB. |
| | 444 | * Each additional Theatron reduces the delay between each use of Hellenisation by 30 seconds. |
| | 445 | * Limited to 3 Theatrons per player (therefore Hellenisation delay can be reduced to no more than 30 seconds). |
| | 446 | |
| | 447 | |
| | 448 | * Name: Gymnasion. |
| | 449 | * Class: SB2. |
| | 450 | * History: The gymnasion was a vital place in Hellenistic polises, where physical exercises were performed and social contacts established. |
| | 451 | * Requirements: None. |
| | 452 | * Phase: City. |
| | 453 | * Special: Garrisoning a male foot unit in the Gymnasion for a short period of time will bestow the unit with a permanent non-cumulative 15% speed increase. Recharge time for the "charging" ability is also reduced by 15%. Up to 10 units may be garrisoned at a time for this purpose. |
| | 454 | |
| | 455 | |
| | 456 | === NEW STRUCTURE TRAITS === |
