Changes between Version 4 and Version 5 of Civ:_Iberians


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Timestamp:
Nov 24, 2009, 9:47:40 PM (14 years ago)
Author:
Joshua Gilbert
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Made first edits to the Iberian DD. Changed descriptions on the Caetrati and Scutarii, added or corrected information on various other entries.

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  • Civ:_Iberians

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    2323     * '''Helmet:''' No headgear for basic unit, crested spine for advanced, plumed horsehair for Ultimate; see concept drawing below.
    2424     * Figure(s): -
    25    * '''History: '''Numantinos were citizens of the city of Numantia and members of the Celtiberi tribe living in the centre of the Iberian Peninsula; particularly famous for their resistance to Roman subjugation culminating in the Siege of Numantia which lasted 8 months. Rather than submit to the Roman victors, almost the entire nobility committed suicide instead of surrendering to be paraded in a Triumph and/or sold into slavery as the rest of the population subsequently was.
     25   * '''History: '''The Caetrati were the most numerous and well known of all Iberian soldiers. They were non-professional multi-purpose light infantry that operated far outside the normal bounds for such. Much of the fame of the Caetrati was derived from their skill, ferocity, and resilience in battle. The name of these men comes from the Latin term 'caetra', the Roman name for the small buckler the Caetrati used in conjunction with their falcata sabers.
    2626   * '''Garrison: '''1.
    2727   * '''Function:''' -
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    3636     * '''Helmet:''' Identical to Infante Numantino.
    3737     * '''Figure(s):''' -
    38    * '''History:''' Carpetani were a major tribe occupying lands just south of the Celtiberi on Iberia's central upland plain, much like their neighbours to the north, and long resisted incursion by both Romans and Carthaginians in their homeland.
     38   * '''History:''' If the Caetrati operated as the Iberians' all-purpose light infantry, then the Scutarii operated as all-purpose medium infantry. The Scutarii were the older and more experienced Iberian warriors, forming the professional core of many Iberian armies. Like their lighter cousins, the Scutarii were famed for thier versility and the Iberian spirit. Their name is derived for the Latin term 'scutum', the Roman name for the large oval shields carried by the Scutarii which they used in much the same manner as Roman infantry.
    3939   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    4040   * '''Function:''' -
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    6464     * '''Figure(s): '''-
    6565     * '''Mount: '''Typically a fine horse of mid stature as they were raised on the Iberian Peninsula; They decorated them with spirals of woven wool multi-coloured 'rosettes' affixed to top side and front of bridle and woven-fringed neck and breast bands as marks of their special pride in the animals.
    66    * '''History:''' Mounted troops comprised variously 20~25% of warriors and their horses were well cared for by their owners. Horses were raised in abundant numbers in the Iberian Peninsula from the earliest of times; it was said by the Romans that either Iberia or Numidia (in North Africa) could provide on the order of 100,000 mounts per year!
     66   * '''History:''' Mounted troops comprised variously 20~25% of warriors and their horses were well cared for by their owners. During the Punic and Iberian Wars the skill and quality of Iberian cavalry was held in high regard. Horses were raised in abundant numbers in the Iberian Peninsula from the earliest of times; it was said by the Romans that either Iberia or Numidia (in North Africa) could provide on the order of 100,000 mounts per year!
    6767   * '''Garrison:''' 2.
    6868   * '''Function:''' -
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    180180   * '''Special:''' "Hero" Aura: "Tactica Guerilla".
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    182  * '''Name: Caros.''' (KAH-rohss)
     182 * '''Name: Karos.''' (KAH-rohss)
    183183   * '''Class: '''Hero2.
    184184   * '''Armament:''' Falcata sword.
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    189189     * '''Figure(s):'''
    190190     * '''Mount: The typical Iberian horse with armour but also having in addition to the multi-coloured woolen floral looking rosettes on the bridle more decorative trappings across the breast and in the bridle of the horse, a bell hanging at the throat.'''
    191    * '''History:''' Caros was a chief of the Belli tribe located just east of the Celtiberi (Numantines at the centre). Leading the confederated tribes of the meseta central (central upland plain) he concealed 20,000 foot and 5,000 mounted troops along a densely wooded track. Q. Fulvius Nobilior neglected proper reconnaissance and lead his army into the trap strung out in a long column. Some 10,000 of 15,000 Roman legionaries fell in the massive ambush that was sprung upon them. The date was 23 August of 153 BCE, the day when Rome celebrated the feast of Vulcan. By later Senatorial Decree it was ever thereafter known as dies ater, a 'sinister day', from whence our word disaster comes, and Rome never again fought a battle on the 23rd of August. Caros was wounded in an after battle small cavalry action the same evening and soon died thereafter, but he had carried off one of the most humiliating defeats that Rome ever suffered.
     191   * '''History:''' Karos was a chief of the Belli tribe located just east of the Celtiberi (Numantines at the centre). Leading the confederated tribes of the meseta central (central upland plain) he concealed 20,000 foot and 5,000 mounted troops along a densely wooded track. Q. Fulvius Nobilior neglected proper reconnaissance and lead his army into the trap strung out in a long column. Some 10,000 of 15,000 Roman legionaries fell in the massive ambush that was sprung upon them. The date was 23 August of 153 BCE, the day when Rome celebrated the feast of Vulcan. By later Senatorial Decree it was ever thereafter known as dies ater, a 'sinister day', from whence our word disaster comes, and Rome never again fought a battle on the 23rd of August. Karos was wounded in an after battle small cavalry action the same evening and soon died thereafter, but he had carried off one of the most humiliating defeats that Rome ever suffered.
    192192   * '''Garrison:''' 2.
    193193   * '''Function:''' A strong high AT, high AR, high HP, cavalry unit having a special aura.
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    212212 * '''Flaming Javelin:''' Effect: Once the player researches the 'Falarica del Fuego' Special Technology, the unit gains the ability to set fire to enemy units and structures as well as effect pierce damage when striking targets.
    213213 * '''Iberian Steel: '''Iberian steel in swords was the best in the world at the time, so this unit has a relatively higher attack factor than any other civ's swordsmen. Effect: +1 AT.
    214  * '''"Hero" Aura: "Tactica Guerrilla":''' <(TAHK-tee-kah gay-REE-yah); means: guerrilla tactics> The Iberians were singularly well known for their use of guerrilla war fighting tactics and the concept of fighitng come from them; the word 'guerrilla' comes from come from medieval Spanish. Time and time again they sucked their enemies into ambuscades. Effect: The Hero and any units grouped with him are invisible to enemies when idle or moving. They will only become visible when performing an action, such as attacking an opponent. Furthermore, invisible units (like units concealed in forests) aren't considered when determining if a player has been wiped off the map.
     214 * '''"Hero" Aura: "Tactica Guerrilla":''' <(TAHK-tee-kah gay-REE-yah); means: guerrilla tactics> The Iberians were singularly well known for their use of guerrilla war tactics and the concept of fighting in this fashion came from them; the word 'guerrilla' comes from come from medieval Spanish. Time and time again they sucked their enemies into ambuscades. Effect: The Hero and any units grouped with him are invisible to enemies when idle or moving. They will only become visible when performing an action, such as attacking an opponent. Furthermore, invisible units (like units concealed in forests) aren't considered when determining if a player has been wiped off the map.
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    216216=== CIV CENTRE UNITS ===
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    257257 * '''Name: Torre Iberica.''' (TOR-rayh ee-BAYER-ee-kah) <means: Iberians Tower>
    258258   * '''Class:''' Scout Tower.
    259    * '''History:''' The Torre Iberica is rather unique for its time and the bases for its construction have been derived of extensive archeological and paleontological investigations by university faculty members in Spain at sites of which one of the principal is that located near the village of Aldea de Centenario at some distance south-southeast of Madrid. These towers were quite large, high and stonework monolithic as shown; being cylindrical lent them added strength. They were initially built at mountain passes to control access through them or on high places to provide overview and defense of surrounding terrain. They may have also been used as 'toll stations' along trading routes. Sometimes they were even built 'right out in the middle of nowhere' on the flatlands, but always with the idea of defensively controlling terrain. In time, many of these towers became a central feature in such as Oppidum or Castros that grew up around them because of their ideally situated locations, or they were made integral with the walls of growing town sites.. Whether located in an isolated spot or integrated into a populated place, they were ideally suited to their purpose during the timeframe of the game.
     259   * '''History:''' The Torre Iberica is rather unique for its time and the bases for its construction have been derived of extensive archeological and paleontological investigations by university faculty members in Spain at sites of which one of the principal is that located near the village of Aldea de Centenario at some distance south-southeast of Madrid. These towers were quite large, high and stonework monolithic as shown; being cylindrical lent them added strength. They were initially built at mountain passes to control access through them or on high places to provide overview and defense of surrounding terrain. They may have also been used as 'toll stations' along trading routes. Sometimes they were even built 'right out in the middle of nowhere' on the flatlands, but always with the idea of defensively controlling terrain. In time, many of these towers became a central feature in the Oppida or Castros that grew up around them because of their ideally situated locations, or they were made integral with the walls of growing town sites. Whether located in an isolated spot or integrated into a populated place, they were ideally suited to their purpose during the time frame of the game.
    260260   * '''Special: '''Mini-Fort Strongpoint.
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    327327 * '''TB1 '''
    328328   * '''Name: Mercenario.''' (mayr-sayn-AHR-ee-oh) <means: mercenary>
    329    * '''History:''' The Iberians were long known to provide mercenary soldiers to other nations to serve as auxiliaries to their armies in foreign wars.
     329   * '''History:''' The Iberians were long known to provide mercenary soldiers to other nations to serve as auxiliaries to their armies in foreign wars. Carthage is the most well known example, and we have evidence of them serving in such a capacity in Aquitania.
    330330   * '''Effect:''' Infantry and Cavalry Citizen Soldier Javelinists civ CO -50% (that is of whatever the cost of a javelinist is to a given civ; does not apply to Super Units also armed with the javelin).
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