Changes between Version 7 and Version 8 of Civ:_Iberians


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Timestamp:
Apr 9, 2010, 10:23:04 PM (14 years ago)
Author:
Joshua Gilbert
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Introduced edits to all Iberian war units and expanded the military centre description.

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  • Civ:_Iberians

    v7 v8  
    2323   * '''Appearance: '''
    2424     * '''Garb: '''Basic tunic is of cream-coloured cloth with short-sleeved shirt. Hemmed sleeves and hem at the bottom of the skirt can be used for civ colour identification bands. Two metal rings above the elbows on each arm. The breast has a scaled armour plate 'vest' strapped over the shirt part of the tunic and chain mail skirt below. Gains a bronze breastplate when upgraded to Ultimate rank.
    25      * '''Shield: '''Round buckler (caetra)
     25     * '''Shield: '''Round buckler (caetra). Shield design should be largely geometric or animal design.
    2626     * '''Helmet:''' No headgear for basic unit, crested spine for advanced, plumed horsehair for Ultimate; see concept drawing below.
    2727     * Figure(s): -
    … …  
    3535   * '''Armament:''' Spear having a broad point at the front end and smaller iron tip at the butt end.
    3636   * '''Appearance: '''
    37      * '''Garb:''' Identical to Infante Numantino.
    38      * '''Shield:''' Identical to Infante Numantino.
    39      * '''Helmet:''' Identical to Infante Numantino.
     37     * '''Garb:''' Identical to Caetrati in general but with some heavier armor to represent their veteran status and higher standing.
     38     * '''Shield:''' Large oval shield (scutum). See the Celts for shield design inspiration.
     39     * '''Helmet:''' Same as Caetrati.
    4040     * '''Figure(s):''' -
    41    * '''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.
    42    * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    43    * '''Function:''' -
    44    * '''Special:''' -
    45 
    46  * '''Name: Iberian Slinger.''' <Temporary Basque name - Habailari (slinger)>
     41   * '''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 their versatility 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.
     42   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
     43   * '''Function:''' -
     44   * '''Special:''' -
     45
     46 * '''Name: Karsken.''' <Temporary Basque name - Habailari (slinger)>
    4747   * '''Class:''' Slinger.
    4848   * '''Armament:''' Three slings and sling bolt pouch; see concept drawing below.
    4949   * '''Appearance: '''
    50      * '''Garb:''' Same basic tunic as Infante Numantino: Cream-coloured cloth with short-sleeved shirt. Hemmed sleeves and hem at the bottom of the skirt can be used for civ colour identification bands.
     50     * '''Garb:''' Same basic tunic as Caetrati: Cream-coloured cloth with short-sleeved shirt. Hemmed sleeves and hem at the bottom of the skirt can be used for civ colour identification bands.
    5151     * '''Shield: '''None.
    5252     * '''Helmet: '''None at any experience level.
    5353     * '''Figure(s):''' Barefoot; nothing on body to restrict movement.
    54    * '''History:''' The Iberian Peninsula is literally littered with stone, ceramic, and leaden sling bolts at archeological sites, so evidence suggests that slingers were a common enough unit that they are tribal generic. While it is a popular notion that Balearic Slingers, possibly the best in the ancient world, were 'Hispanic' because the islands now belong to modern day Spain, they are a Carthaginian unit relative to the times. Iberian slingers carry 3 slings like those of the Balearic.
     54   * '''History:''' The Iberian Peninsula is literally littered with stone, ceramic, and leaden sling bolts at archeological sites, so evidence suggests that slingers were a common enough unit that they are tribal generic. While it is a popular notion that Balearic Slingers, possibly the best in the ancient world, were 'Hispanic' because the islands now belong to modern day Spain, they are a Carthaginian unit relative to the times. Iberian slingers carry 3 slings like those of the Balearic. Slings were among the most widespread ranged weaponry on the Peninsula, second only to the Iberian javelin.
    5555   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    5656   * '''Function:''' Relatively cheap. Quick rate of fire. Fastest infantry unit. Their agility makes up to some extent for their lack of armour.
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    5858
    5959=== CAVALRY ===
    60  * '''Name: Jinetes '''<Temporary Basque name - Zalduneria (cavalry)>
     60 * '''Name: Epones '''<Temporary Basque name - Zalduneria (cavalry)>
    6161   * '''Class:''' Cavalry Spearman
    6262   * '''Armament:''' Iberian spear.
    6363   * '''Appearance: '''
    64      * '''Garb: '''
    65      * '''Shield: '''
    66      * '''Helmet: '''
     64     * '''Garb: ''' Basic garb is same as Caetrati, cream colored short sleeve tunic. Hemmed sleeves and hem on the bottom of the "skirt" for civ color band. On Advanced gains the distinct Iberian mail shirt with a disk plate hung over the breast by harness straps. On Elite gains Celtic iron ring-mail.
     65     * '''Shield: ''' Caetra.
     66     * '''Helmet: ''' Basic: ridge helmet, Advanced: Horse-hair plume helmet, Elite: Montefortino helmet with plume.
    6767     * '''Figure(s): '''-
    6868     * '''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.
    69    * '''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!
     69   * '''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! During the Iberian Wars the Romans actively attempted co-opt as many as these horsemen as possible, a testament to their skill and Rome's recognition of it.
    7070   * '''Garrison:''' 2.
    7171   * '''Function:''' -
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    9696     * '''Helmet:''' See headdress in concept drawing below.
    9797     * '''Figure(s):''' See concept drawing & pic below.
    98    * '''History:''' To the best of our knowledge, only one 'temple'-like structure has been found on the Iberian Peninsula dating from the times and the Iberians worshipped their pantheon of gods at small home altars; however, a very special sculptured head and torso was found in a farmer's field around the turn of the 20th century of a personage who was obviously someone of great substance. As the two principal gods, of the many worshipped, were male Endovellikos and female Ataekina, we thought it would be nice to adopt The Lady of Elche as our priestess-healer representing Ataekina. We know from archelogy and the Romans that Ataekina was associated with spring, the changing of seasons, and nature in general. Ataekina also seems to have been associated with the cycle of birth-death-rebirth.
     98   * '''History:''' To the best of our knowledge, only one 'temple'-like structure has been found on the Iberian Peninsula dating from the times and the Iberians worshiped their pantheon of gods at small home altars; however, a very special sculptured head and torso was found in a farmer's field around the turn of the 20th century of a personage who was obviously someone of great substance. As the two principal gods, of the many worshiped, were male Endovellikos and female Ataekina, we thought it would be nice to adopt The Lady of Elche as our priestess-healer representing Ataekina. We know from archelogy and the Romans that Ataekina was associated with spring, the changing of seasons, and nature in general. Ataekina also seems to have been associated with the cycle of birth-death-rebirth.
    9999   * '''Garrison''': 1.
    100100   * '''Function:''' -
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    140140
    141141=== SUPER UNITS ===
    142  * '''Name: Infante Devotio. '''<Temporary Basque name - Leial Infanteria (Loyal Infantry)>
     142 * '''Name: Devotio. '''<Temporary Basque name - Leial Infanteria (Loyal Infantry)>
    143143   * '''Class: '''Super Infantry Unit.
    144144   * '''Melee Armament: '''Falcata or Espasa sword.
    145145   * '''Ranged Armament:''' Saunion
    146146   * '''Appearance: '''
    147      * '''Garb: -'''
     147     * '''Garb: -''' Same tunic as with all other Iberian war units, the so-called Iberian national costume according to Polybios. Armor similar to the Scutarii and the Epones.
    148148     * '''Shield:''' A round 'Caetra' slightly larger in diameter than the Citizen Soldier units carry; has raised centre boss depicting the head of a wolf.
    149149     * '''Helmet:''' See concept drawing.
    150150     * '''Figure(s):''' See concept drawing.
    151    * '''History: ''''Devotios' (the devoted) were experienced veterans of 'foreign wars'. They served as mercenaries for other nations and having lived to return to their own where they assumed a position close to the chief or king. Their relationship was similar to that of feudal knights during the later Middle Ages.
     151   * '''History: ''''The Devotio (the devoted) were experienced veterans of 'foreign wars'. They served as mercenaries for other nations and having lived to return to their own where they assumed a position close to the chief or king. Their relationship was similar to that of feudal knights during the later Middle Ages. Their name derives from Latin rendering of the sacred oath these warriors took.
    152152   * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    153153   * '''Function:''' Strong against siege weapons, all Citizen Soldier units but additionally bonused against Infantry Spearman & Cavalry Spearman. Weak against Infantry Archer & Cavalry Archer.
    154154   * '''Special:''' -
    155155
    156  * '''Name: Jinetes Devotio.''' <Temporary Basque name - Zalduneria (Loyal Cavalry)>
     156 * '''Name: Epones Devotio.''' <Temporary Basque name - Zalduneria (Loyal Cavalry)>
    157157   * '''Class: '''Super Cavalry Unit.
    158158   * '''Melee Armament: '''Iberian Spear..
    159159   * '''Ranged Armament: '''Iberian Spear
    160160   * '''Appearance:'''
    161      * '''Garb:'''
     161     * '''Garb:''' Iberian national costume. Armor should be identical to the Epones.
    162162     * '''Shield:''' A round 'Caetra' slightly larger in diameter than the Citizen Soldier units carry; has raised centre boss depicting the head of a bull.
    163163     * '''Helmet: '''See concept drawing.
    164164     * '''Figure(s): '''See concept drawing.
    165      * '''Mount:''' Identical to Caballero Ilerjete.
    166    * '''History:''' (Identical to Devotio Infante.)
     165     * '''Mount:''' Identical to Epones.
     166   * '''History:''' (Identical to Devotio.)
    167167   * '''Garrison:''' 2.
    168168     * '''Function:''' Strong against siege weapons, all Citizen Soldier units but additionally bonused against Cavalry Archer & Infantry Slinger. Weak against Infantry Spearman & Infantry Javelinist.
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    289289 * '''Name: Cuartel. '''(kooar-TAYL) <means: military cantonment area>
    290290   * '''Class: '''Military Centre.
    291    * '''History:''' To the best of our knowledge, the Iberians did not have standing armies in the sense that we know of them elsewhere or of today, it is doubtful that they had specific structures designated as military centres; however as a game construct we show a modest structure wherein military related activities take place.
     291   * '''History:''' To the best of our knowledge, the Iberians did not have standing armies in the sense that we know of them elsewhere or of today, it is doubtful that they had specific structures designated as military centres; however as a game construct we show a modest structure wherein military related activities take place. The early Iberians may have possessed something akin to a military centre in that the quarters of the warrior aristocracy was walled off from the rest of the city. But these distinctions eased over time and war eventually came to encompass all levels of Iberian society. In addtion the Iberian approach to war varied across the Peninsula and so the kind of force gathered depended on location. This could vary from tribal and clan levies, a sort of feudal system, citizen armies similar to the Hellene city-states, to warrior aristocrats and mercanaries.
    292292
    293293 * '''Name: Mercado.''' (mayrh-KAH-doh) <means: marketplace>