Changes between Version 4 and Version 5 of Civ:_Hellenes


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    1111== UNIT DESCRIPTIONS ==
    1212=== INFANTRY ===
    13  * '''Name: Greek Hoplite.'''
     13 * '''Name: Greek Hoplitai.'''
    1414   * '''Class:''' Spearman.
    1515   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Spear (2.75m); Short Sword (ornamental).
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    2020   * '''History: '''The basic unit of the Greek army and unique in its combat tactics. The Hoplite formed the core of the Greek army with a unique formation ready to hold all potential attacks.
    2121   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    22    * '''Function: '''Heavy close-quarter combat.
    23    * '''Special:''' -
    24 
    25  * '''Name: Thracian Peltast.'''
     22   * '''Function:''' Heavy close-quarter combat.
     23   * '''Special:''' May use the Phalanx formation after researching the "Othismos" technology.
     24
     25 * '''Name: Thracian Peltastai.'''
    2626   * '''Class:''' Javelinist.
    2727   * '''Hacker Armament: '''Javelin; Short Sword (ornamental).
    2828   * '''Appearance:'''
    29      * '''Basic: '''Simple, with tunic, barefoot and bareheaded, and a bunch of javelins about 4 feet long.
     29     * '''Basic:''' Simple, with tunic, barefoot and bareheaded, and a bunch of javelins about 4 feet long.
    3030     * '''Advanced:''' Pelta, javelins, tunic, boots, traditional Thracian cap
    3131     * '''Elite:''' Pilos helmet, with decorative spear held in shield hand, pelta, javelins, boots, cape, tunic
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    3535   * '''Special:''' -
    3636
    37  * '''Name: Cretan Toxotes.'''
     37 * '''Name: Cretan Toxotai.'''
    3838   * '''Class:''' Archer.
    3939   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Greek bow (smaller range than Persian bow; about 80% of the Persian equivalent).
    40    * '''Appearance:''' NOTE: Greek archers carried their quiver on their back. Bow is not too big, probably 3.5 to 4 feet in length.[[BR]]Basic: Tunic, bow, quiver, sandals – poor and young. And no greaves.[[BR]]Advanced: Tunic, bow, quiver, Petasus helmet or a similar looking broad-brimmed hat, sandals – things are getting better, more moolah! [[BR]]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
     40   * '''Appearance:''' NOTE: Greek archers carried their quiver on their back. Bow is not too big, probably 3.5 to 4 feet in length.
     41     * '''Basic:''' Tunic, bow, quiver, sandals – poor and young. And no greaves.
     42     * '''Advanced:''' Advanced: Tunic, bow, quiver, Petasos hat or a similar looking broad-brimmed hat, sandals – things are getting better, more moolah!
     43     * '''Elite:''' 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
    4144 * '''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.]
    4245 * '''Garrison:''' 1.
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    5558   * '''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.
    5659   * '''Garrison:''' 2.
    57    * '''Function:''' Good against Infantry.
     60   * '''Function:''' Good against Ranged Infantry only. He's PANTS against melee infantry.
    5861   * '''Special:''' -.
    5962
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    6467   * '''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.
    6568   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    66    * '''Function:''' -
     69   * '''Function:''' Good at gathering food. Has an 'aura' that boosts the productivity of citizen-soldiers around her.
    6770   * '''Special:''' -
    6871
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    7477     * '''Shield:''' None.
    7578     * '''Figure(s):''' Old man. White hair. Optional beard.
    76    * '''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.
     79   * '''History:''' The art of medicine was widely practiced in Classical Greece. Hippocrates was the first physician to separate religion and superstition from actual medicine, and many others followed his lead.
    7780   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    7881   * '''Function:''' -
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    8790     * '''Figure(s):''' Donkey caravan.
    8891     * '''Mount: '''Donkey.
    89    * '''History: '''The Greeks were born traders. While not as widely spread as sea trade, land trade nevertheless was practised on a reasonable scale.
     92   * '''History: '''The Greeks were born traders. While not as widely spread as sea trade, land trade nevertheless was practiced on a reasonable scale.
    9093   * '''Garrison:''' 2.
    9194   * '''Function:''' -
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    9699   * '''Appearance:'''
    97100     * '''Shell:''' (Standard).
    98    * '''History:''' ?
     101   * '''History:''' The Greeks are natural sailors and traded heavily throughout the Mediterranean basin.
    99102   * '''Garrison:''' Cannot.
    100    * '''Function:''' ?
    101    * '''Special:''' ?
     103   * '''Function:''' Sets up trade routes between friendly Ports.
     104   * '''Special:''' Garrison a Trader inside to boost the amount of trade received.
    102105
    103106=== WARSHIPS ===
    104  * '''Name: Greek Pentekontors.'''
     107 * '''Name: Pentekontor.'''
    105108   * '''Class:''' Bireme.
    106109   * '''Appearance: '''
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    111114   * '''Special:''' -
    112115
    113  * '''Name: Greek Trireme.'''
     116 * '''Name: Trireme.'''
    114117   * '''Class:''' Trireme.
    115118   * '''Appearence: '''
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    134137   * '''Appearance:'''
    135138     * '''Shell:''' Stone-throwing catapult, similar to the Roman onager.
    136    * '''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.
     139   * '''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 dimensions 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.
    137140   * '''Garrison:''' 3.
    138    * '''Function:''' Anti-building siege. Used to take down Walls and Fortresses. 10-20% weaker than the unupgraded Roman Onager.
     141   * '''Function:''' Anti-building siege. Used to take down Walls and Fortresses. 10-20% weaker than the Roman Ballista.
    139142   * '''Special: '''Does bonus damage vs. enemy units garrisoned atop walls and towers.
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    142145   * '''Class:''' Ballista
    143146   * '''Appearance:'''
    144      * '''Shell:''' Scorpion-like engine that throws rock instead of arrows.
    145    * '''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.
     147     * '''Shell:''' Scorpion-like large arrows or "bolts."
     148   * '''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 gastraphetes 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.
    146149   * '''Garrison:''' 3.
    147150   * '''Function:''' Building and Infantry killer. Smaller and weaker than the Roman Scorpion.
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    149152
    150153=== POLEIS SUPER UNITS ===
    151  * '''Name: Spartan Hoplite''' (Spartiate)
     154 * '''Name: Spartan Hoplitai''' (Spartiate)
    152155   * '''Class:''' Super Infantry Unit.
    153156   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Spear (tied a lace around his spear to improve grip while thrusting over the wall of hostile shields); Xiphos (ornamental).
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    155158   * '''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.
    156159   * '''Garrison: '''1.
    157    * '''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.
    158    * '''Special:''' Special (small; 10%) attack bonus vs. Persian units.
     160   * '''Function:''' Good vs. Cavalry and Infantry. Their Achilles Heel is definitely 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.
     161   * '''Special:''' Special (small; 10%) attack bonus vs. Persian units. Like Hoplites, Spartiates may use the Phalanx formation after the "Othismos" technology has been researched.
    159162
    160163 * '''Name: Athenian Ekdromos''' (Ekdromos)
    161164   * '''Class:''' Super Infantry Unit.
    162165   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Throwing Spear (primary); Kopis (when attacking enemy females, slingers, siege, and/or javelinists).
    163    * '''Appearance:''' 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.
     166   * '''Appearance:''' Early Thracian Style Helmet with vertical crest; Aspis 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.
    164167   * '''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.
    165168   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    166169   * '''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)
    167    * '''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.
     170   * '''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 very high attack strength.
    168171
    169172=== MACEDONIAN SUPER UNITS ===
    170  * '''Name: Macedonian Pezhetairoi.'''
     173 * '''Name: Pezhetairoi.'''
    171174   * '''Class:''' Super Infantry Unit.
    172175   * '''Hacker Armament:''' 18-foot sarissa lance; Sword (ornamental).
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    175178   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    176179   * '''Function:''' Good against Cavalry and Infantry. Vulnerable to Archers, Slingers, and Javelinists. Vulnerable to Cavalry attacking from the rear. Movement: Slow.
    177    * '''Special:''' When ordered into the Syntagma formation they gain additional 25% bonus vs. Cavalry attacking from the front.
    178 
    179  * '''Name: Macedonian Hetairoi. '''
     180   * '''Special:''' Syntagma formation after researching "Military Reforms."
     181
     182 * '''Name: Hetairoi. '''
    180183   * '''Class:''' Super Cavalry Unit.
    181184   * '''Hacker Armament:''' 18-foot sarissa lance; Sword (ornamental).
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    187190
    188191=== POLEIS HEROES ===
    189  * '''Name: Themistocles'''
     192 * '''Name: Themistokles'''
    190193   * '''Class:''' Hero1.
    191194   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Xiphos
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    254257   * '''Ranged Armament:''' None.
    255258   * '''Appearance:'''
    256      * '''Garb:''' As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic.
     259     * '''Garb:''' As portrayed on the "Battle of Issos" mosaic.
    257260     * '''Helmet:''' Bronze "Lion" helmet, complete with flowing crest and feathers.
    258      * '''Shield:''' As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic.
    259      * '''Figure(s):''' As portrayed on the "Battle of Issus" mosaic.
     261     * '''Shield:''' As portrayed on the "Battle of Issos" mosaic.
     262     * '''Figure(s):''' As portrayed on the "Battle of Issos" mosaic.
    260263     * '''Mount:''' Bucephalus.
    261264   * '''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.
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    264267   * '''Special:'''
    265268     * "Hero" Aura (All nearby cavalry units, including Super Cavalry, are 10% faster and have +15% attack.)
    266      * "Herocide Bonus" (+20% attack bonus vs. enemy heroes.)
    267 
    268  * '''Name: Demetrius Poliorcetes.'''
     269     * "Herocide Bonus" (+10% attack bonus vs. enemy heroes.)
     270
     271 * '''Name: Demetrios Poliorcetes.'''
    269272   * '''Class:''' Hero3.
    270273   * '''Hacker Armament:''' Sarissa; Short Sword (ornamental).
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    273276     * '''Garb:''' 16 kg metal armour. Purple tunic.
    274277     * '''Helmet''': A fancy hat or a crown of laurels.
    275      * '''Shield:''' ?
     278     * '''Shield:''' Phalangite pelta.
    276279     * '''Figure(s):''' ?
    277    * '''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.
     280   * '''History''': One of the Diadochi, king of Macedonia (294 BC - 288 BC), Demetrios was renowned as one of the bravest and most able successors of Alexander. As the son of Antigonus I Monophthalmus, 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 Ipsos, he later won the Macedonian throne. Fearing lest they should be overpowered by Demetrios, the other Diadochi united against him and defeated him.
    278281   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    279282   * '''Function:''' Siege Enhancement
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    299302== STRUCTURE DESCRIPTIONS ==
    300303=== VILLAGE ===
    301  * '''Name: Apoikia.''' (means 'Colony')
     304 * '''Name: Agora.''' (means 'City Centre')
    302305   * '''Class:''' Civ Centre.
    303306   * '''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.
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    352355   * '''History:''' The Strategion was the main military headquarters, where important decisions were taken and plans for battles discussed by the Strategoi.
    353356
    354  * '''Name: Agora'''. (means 'Market')
     357 * '''Name: Emporion'''. (means 'Marketplace')
    355358   * '''Class:''' Trade Centre.
    356359   * '''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.
    357360
    358361=== CITY ===
    359  * '''Name: Akropolis'''. (means 'Fortress')
     362 * '''Name: Teichisma'''. (means 'Fortress')
    360363   * '''Class:''' Fortress.
    361    * '''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.
     364   * '''History:''' The Akropolis was usually a fortified citadel in the upper part of the city. The Athenian Akropolis was renowned for its marvelous temples, among which was the Parthenon, while the Akro-Korinthos was highly prized by the Macedonians for its strategic location and good defenses.
    362365
    363366=== SPECIAL STRUCTURES ===