Changes between Version 3 and Version 4 of Civ:_Romans_PreImp

Timestamp:

Jun 1, 2010, 10:08:50 PM (14 years ago)

Author:

Joshua Gilbert

Comment:

Edited Infantry descriptions, made stylistic changes, corrected Latin usage, added in Camillan-era troop numbers.

Civ:_Romans_PreImp

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    * '''Hacker Armament: '''[Gladius.][[BR]]Basic - Gladius.[[BR]]Advanced – Gladius.[[BR]]Elite – Gladius.
    * '''Appearance:''' -
-     * '''Garb:''' [Pectorale. Tunic. Greave on left leg. ][[BR]]Basic – Pectorale.[[BR]]Advanced – Pectorale[[BR]]Elite – Pectorale with muscled embossing.
+     * '''Garb:''' [Pectorale. Tunic, sleeveless. Greave on left leg. ][[BR]]Basic – Pectorale.[[BR]]Advanced – Pectorale[[BR]]Elite – Pectorale with muscled embossing.
      * '''Helmet:''' [Montefortino helmet.][[BR]]Basic – Montefortino helmet.[[BR]]Advanced – Montefortino helmet.[[BR]]Elite – Montefortino helmet with white plume
      * '''Shield: '''[Large oval shield.][[BR]]Basic – Curved red oval shield.[[BR]]Advanced – Curved red oval shield.[[BR]]Elite – Curved red oval shield.
      * '''Figure(s):''' - Tunic of changing colors: white, blue, red for Basic, Advanced and Elite respectively, plus sandals (caligae). He will wear a greave on the left leg for Advanced and on both for the Elite.
-   * '''History:''' The Hastati were young men over 20 years old who made up the first line of heavy infantry in the Punic War era Republican army. Initially they threw pilum at the enemy and then engaged the enemy with swords. They were the first heavy Roman troops to engage in a battle. Usually they had enough money to purchase cheaper armor. In 0 A.D. they will serve as swordsmen.
+   * '''History:''' The Hastati were young men over 20 years old who made up the first line of heavy infantry in the Punic War era Republican army. Usually numbered 1800 men in fifteen maniples. Initially they threw pila (the plural of pilum, the Roman javelin) at the enemy and then engaged with swords. In battle the Hastasti were expected to weaken or tire the enemy line before the second Roman line engages. In 0 A.D. they will serve as swordsmen.
    * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    * '''Function: '''- To engage the enemy at close range with swords after a javelin volley.
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      * '''Helmet:''' [Etrusco-Corinthian helmet.][[BR]]Basic – Etrusco-Corinthian helmet.[[BR]]Advanced – Etrusco-Corinthian helmet.[[BR]]Elite –Etrusco-Corinthian helmet with black crest and two black feathers.
      * '''Shield:''' [Large oval shield.][[BR]]Basic – Curved blue oval shield.[[BR]]Advanced – Curved blue oval shield.[[BR]]Ultimate – Curved blue oval shield.
-     * '''Figure(s): '''- Tunic of changing colors: white, blue, red for Basic, Elite and Ultimate respectively, plus sandals (caligae). He will wear a greave on the left leg for Advanced and on both for the Ultimate.
-   * '''History:''' The Triari were veterans of military service, usually in their 30s or 40s, with money to afford the best weapons and equipment. They made up the third line of heavy infantry, armed with stabbing spears. If the Hastati and Principi could not defeat the enemy, the Triari would come forward and finish them off. Usually they didn't have to fight.
+     * '''Figure(s): '''- Tunic (sleeveless like that of the Hastatus) of changing colors: white, blue, red for Basic, Elite and Ultimate respectively, plus sandals (caligae). He will wear a greave on the left leg for Advanced and on both for the Ultimate.
+   * '''History:''' The Triarii were veterans of military service, usually in their 30s or 40s, with money to afford the best weapons and equipment. Usually numbered 900 men in 15 half-maniples. They made up the third line of heavy infantry, armed with hastae, the Roman thrusting spear. If the Hastati and Principes could not defeat the enemy, the Triarii would come forward and finish them off. Most of the time they remained in reserve, historically more defensive then offensive. 
    * '''Garrison: '''1.
-   * '''Function: '''- Close combat once the Princips and Hastatus wore the enemy down. Also good against cavalry.
+   * '''Function: '''- Close combat once the Principe and Hastatus wore the enemy down. Also good against cavalry.
    * '''Special:''' -
 
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      * '''Helmet:''' [Attic helmet.][[BR]]Basic – Attic helmet[[BR]]Advanced – Attic helmet.[[BR]]Elite – Attic helmet with three green feathers.
      * '''Shield:''' [Large oval shield.][[BR]]Basic – Curved yellow oval shield.[[BR]]Advanced – Curved yellow oval shield.[[BR]]Ultimate – Curved yellow oval shield.
-     * '''Figure(s): '''Tunic of changing colors: white, blue, red for Basic, Advanced and Elite respectively, plus sandals (caligae). He will wear a greave on the left leg for Advanced and on both for the Elite.
-     * '''History:''' Principi were the second line of heavy infantry. Older than the Hastati, but were otherwise identical in appearance and armament except that the Principi had better armor. They would enter the combat once the Hastati had worn down the enemy, throwing their pilum into the enemy ranks before charging in with swords. For our purposes they will use pilum.
+     * '''Figure(s): '''Tunic (sleeveless like that of the Hastatus) of changing colors: white, blue, red for Basic, Advanced and Elite respectively, plus sandals (caligae). He will wear a greave on the left leg for Advanced and on both for the Elite.
+     * '''History:''' Principes were the second line of heavy infantry. Older than the Hastati, but were otherwise identical in appearance and armament except that the Principes had better armor. Usually numbered 1800 men in fifteen maniples. They would enter battle once the Hastati had worn down the enemy, throwing their pila into the enemy ranks before charging in with swords. For our purposes they will use pila.
      * '''Garrison:''' 1.
-     * '''Function:''' To break up enemy formations and charges with heavy javelins, plus provide support for Hastati and Triari
+     * '''Function:''' To break up enemy formations and charges with heavy javelins, plus provide support for Hastati and Triarii
      * '''Special:''' The Prinicipe has a shorter range but a much more powerful weapon that causes greater amounts of damage when it hits.
 
- * '''Name: Slinger'''
+ * '''Name: Accensus'''
  * '''Class: '''Slinger.
  * '''Ranged Armament:'''[[BR]]Basic - Sling (fundae).[[BR]]Advanced – Sling (fundae), darker coloured.'''[[BR]]'''Elite – Sling (fundae), slightly longer.
  * '''Appearance:'''
-   * '''Garb:'''[[BR]]Basic – Tunic. Bag of stones.[[BR]]Advanced – Tunic. Bag of lead bullets.[[BR]]Elite – Light coloured tunic. Cloak. Bag of lead bullets.
+   * '''Garb:'''[[BR]]Basic – Tunic, sleeveless. Bag of stones.[[BR]]Advanced – Tunic. Bag of lead bullets.[[BR]]Elite – Light coloured tunic. Cloak. Bag of lead bullets.
    * '''Helmet:[[BR]]'''Basic – No helmet.[[BR]]Advanced – Broad brimmed hat.[[BR]]Elite – Broad brimmed hat.
    * '''Shield:[[BR]]'''Basic – None.[[BR]]Advanced – None.[[BR]]Elite – Buckler.
-   * '''Figure(s):'''[[BR]]Basic – Poorer than Basic Velite. Slightly boyish.[[BR]]Advanced – Slightly less impoverished.[[BR]]Elite – Beard.
-   * '''History:''' According to the Servian Reform, the poorest citizens (V class), who could not afford to own sophisticated weaponry, became slingers. As Roman power and territory grew, this unit disappeared almost completely; allied Ballearic Slingers, renowned for their skill, were used instead.
+   * '''Figure(s):'''[[BR]]Basic – Poorer than all other infantry. Slightly boyish.[[BR]]Advanced – Slightly less impoverished.[[BR]]Elite – Beard.
+   * '''History:''' According to the Servian Reform and revived by Camillus, the poorest citizens (V class), who could not afford to own sophisticated weaponry, became slingers. Usually numbered 900 men in 15 half-maniples. Positioned in the very back of the legion, they were used in the support role only and not considered dependable. Largely phased out by the Second Punic War.
    * '''Garrison:''' 1.
    * '''Function:''' -