Changes between Version 13 and Version 14 of Manual_Units


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    11[[TOC]] Part of the [wiki:0adManual 0 A.D. Gameplay Manual]
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    3 For now, this page only contains informations about the greek civilization. For other units, see the in-game descriptions and the categories (Citizen Soldiers, Super Units, Heroes) mentioned on the [wiki:Manual_Terminology Terminology] page.  There is also a [wiki:Unit_Summary_Table table of unit stats].
     3For now, this page only contains informations about the greek civilization. For other units, see the in-game descriptions and the categories (Citizen Soldiers, Champion Units, Heroes) mentioned on the [wiki:Manual_Terminology Terminology] page.  There is also a [wiki:Unit_Summary_Table table of unit stats].
    44= Unit/units =
    55A common word for people, siege weapons, boats, and animals controlled by the player. In other words: every object in the in-game world controlled by the player that isn't a building.
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    6060'''Cavalry Gather Rates:''' !food.meat:7.5
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    62 == Super Units ==
     62== Champion Units ==
    6363These units, which are more expensive than Citizen Soldiers and also lack any economical abilities, are however stronger and better at fighting.
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    6666==== Infantry ====
    6767===== Spartiates =====
    68   ''$ F50,W75,M25,Po1 | HP 140 | Att H10,P20 | Arm H10,P12,C10''[[BR]] 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.[[BR]] '''''Trained in:''''' [wiki:Manual_Buildings#Gymnasion Gymnasion][[BR]] '''''Class:''''' Super Infantry Unit -  Sword(not in formation) & Spear(in formation)[[BR]] '''''Attribute:''''' | '''''Function:''''' Good vs Melee Infantry & Cavalry, Weak vs Ranged Infantry and Cavalry | '''''Special:''''' attack bonus (10%) vs. Persian units. Like Hoplites, Spartiates may use the Phalanx formation after the "Othismos" technology has been researched.
     68  ''$ F50,W75,M25,Po1 | HP 140 | Att H10,P20 | Arm H10,P12,C10''[[BR]] 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.[[BR]] '''''Trained in:''''' [wiki:Manual_Buildings#Gymnasion Gymnasion][[BR]] '''''Class:''''' Champion Infantry Unit -  Sword(not in formation) & Spear(in formation)[[BR]] '''''Attribute:''''' | '''''Function:''''' Good vs Melee Infantry & Cavalry, Weak vs Ranged Infantry and Cavalry | '''''Special:''''' attack bonus (10%) vs. Persian units. Like Hoplites, Spartiates may use the Phalanx formation after the "Othismos" technology has been researched.
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    7070===== Pezhetairos =====
    71   ''$  F50,W50,M50,Po1 | HP 130 | Att H10,P25 | Arm H10,P9,C9''[[BR]] '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+.[[BR]] '''''Trained in:''''' [wiki:Manual_Buildings#Gymnasion Gymnasion][[BR]] '''''Class:''''' Super Infantry Unit - 18-foot sarissa lance[[BR]] '''''Attribute:''''' | '''''Function:''''' Good vs Cavalry and Infantry, Weak vs Archers, Slingers, and Javelinists. Vulnerable to Cavalry attacking from the rear. | '''''Special:''''' Syntagma formation after researching "Military Reforms." Movement: Slow.
     71  ''$  F50,W50,M50,Po1 | HP 130 | Att H10,P25 | Arm H10,P9,C9''[[BR]] '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+.[[BR]] '''''Trained in:''''' [wiki:Manual_Buildings#Gymnasion Gymnasion][[BR]] '''''Class:''''' Champion Infantry Unit - 18-foot sarissa lance[[BR]] '''''Attribute:''''' | '''''Function:''''' Good vs Cavalry and Infantry, Weak vs Archers, Slingers, and Javelinists. Vulnerable to Cavalry attacking from the rear. | '''''Special:''''' Syntagma formation after researching "Military Reforms." Movement: Slow.
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    7373==== Ranged Infantry ====
    7474===== Ekdromos Athenaikos <Athenian Ekdromos> =====
    75   ''$ F50,W80,Po1 | HP 120 | Att P40 | Arm H5,P10,C5'' [[BR]] 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.[[BR]] '''''Trained in:''''' [wiki:Manual_Buildings#Gymnasion Gymnasion][[BR]] '''''Class:''''' Super Infantry Javelinist - Throwing Spear (primary), Hoplite spear (Phalanx formtaion) & Kopis sword.[[BR]] '''''Attribute:''''' | '''''Function:''''' Good vs Support & Ranged, Weak vs Melee | '''''Special:''''' Fast Move Great for raiding and great against siege engines (too fast to be hit by siege projectiles).
     75  ''$ F50,W80,Po1 | HP 120 | Att P40 | Arm H5,P10,C5'' [[BR]] 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.[[BR]] '''''Trained in:''''' [wiki:Manual_Buildings#Gymnasion Gymnasion][[BR]] '''''Class:''''' Champion Infantry Javelinist - Throwing Spear (primary), Hoplite spear (Phalanx formtaion) & Kopis sword.[[BR]] '''''Attribute:''''' | '''''Function:''''' Good vs Support & Ranged, Weak vs Melee | '''''Special:''''' Fast Move Great for raiding and great against siege engines (too fast to be hit by siege projectiles).
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    7777==== Cavalry ====
    7878===== Hetairos =====
    79   ''$ F100,W80,M20,Po2 | HP 160 | Att H10P25 | Arm H10,P12,C8'' [[BR]] 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.[[BR]] '''''Trained in:''''' [wiki:Manual_Buildings#Gymnasion Gymnasion][[BR]] '''''Class:''''' Super Cavalry Unit - 18-foot sarissa lance.[[BR]] '''''Attribute:''''' | '''''Function:''''' Good vs Cavalry & Archers, Weak vs Super Units | '''''Special:''''' Fast mobile units.
     79  ''$ F100,W80,M20,Po2 | HP 160 | Att H10P25 | Arm H10,P12,C8'' [[BR]] 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.[[BR]] '''''Trained in:''''' [wiki:Manual_Buildings#Gymnasion Gymnasion][[BR]] '''''Class:''''' Champion Cavalry Unit - 18-foot sarissa lance.[[BR]] '''''Attribute:''''' | '''''Function:''''' Good vs Cavalry & Archers, Weak vs Champion Units | '''''Special:''''' Fast mobile units.
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    8181== Siege weapons ==
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    9191== Heroes ==
    92 Heroes are really strong units. Inspired by historical persons important to the Civilization. Compare Citizen Soldiers and Super Units.
     92Heroes are really strong units. Inspired by historical persons important to the Civilization. Compare to Citizen Soldiers and Champion Units.
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    9494== Navy ==