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CampMin
Mandatory Optional Max
- 0 4,6- 12
Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 6
- 0 4,6- 6- 24 6,8- 80- 0 6,8- 24- 0 8- 16
Experienced 0 6.9Javelin 36
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 9
Experienced 0 6,9Sling 9
Skilled 0 6,9Bow 9
AlliesCarthaginian allies - Early Carthaginian (only in 322 BC)Libyan allies
NotesSPECIAL RULE: Mounted hoplites move as Formed Battle Chariots. This rule must be proactively pointed out to opponents at the beginning of setting up.
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Cretan archers (from 321 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Unprotected - - Combat Shy
Skirmisher
SlingersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
ArchersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
JavelinmenINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
Shove, Shield Cover
Orb/SquareDrilled Close
Phalangites (from 321 BC)INFANTRY
Average Protected Pike Shove Orb/SquareDrilled Close
Upgrade hoplites to mercenaries (from 313 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Protected Long Spear
- Melee ExpertDrilled Loose
HoplitesINFANTRY
Average Protected Long SpearShove, Shield
CoverOrb/Square,
DismountableFormed Close
Xystophoroi (from 321 BC)CAVALRY
Superior ProtectedCharging
Lancer
- -Formed Loose
CavalryCAVALRY
Average Protected Short Spear - -Formed Loose
Chariots (before 275 BC)BATTLE CHARIOTS
Average Protected -
Internal Allied Generals Unfortified or Flexible; Average or Poor
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Cyrenean GreekArmy Commander Any 630 BC to 74 BCSub-Generals Any Plains
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Cyrenean Greek
Increased maximum xystophoroi to 6.
Historical NotesCyrenaica was colonized by the Greeks beginning in the 7th century BC. They established five cities; the most important colony was Cyrene, established in about 631 BC. The area fell under the rule of the Achaemenid Persians in around 525 BC but later re-established independence. It was annexed by Ptolemy I but then gained independence under Magas a stepson of Ptolemy until his death. It was separated from the main kingdom by Ptolemy VII and given to his son Ptolemy Apion who bequeathed it to Rome in 96 BC. The Romans didn't organise it into a province, together with Crete, until 74 BC.
Troop NotesThe bulk of the Cyrenean forces were citizen hoplites. Chariots were used to transport the hoplites over long distances. The city also apparently used four-horse chariots copied from their Libyan neighbours.After Ptolemy seized Cyrene the forces may have included phalangites. Cyreneans appear to have enlisted in the Ptolemaic army in some numbers.
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CampMin
Mandatory Optional Max
- 0 2- 2
Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 6
Experienced 12 6,8Bow 44
Experienced 6,8Bow Up to half
- 18 6,8,9- 80- 6,8,9- Up to half- 0 6- 24- 6- Any
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 18
AlliesBlemmye allies (only after 30 BC)
NotesA command may have only one TUG of picked warriors.
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
SkirmishersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
Shield Cover -Tribal Close
Regrade picked warriors as sword and axe men
INFANTRYSuperior Protected - Melee Expert -
Tribal Close
Picked warriorsINFANTRY
Superior Unprotected Short Spear
Shield Cover -Tribal Close
Regrade spearmen as sword and axe men
INFANTRYAverage Protected - Melee Expert -
Tribal Close
SpearmenINFANTRY
Average Unprotected Short Spear
- Combat ShyTribal Loose
Upgrade archers with spears or axes
INFANTRYAverage Unprotected Short Spear - Combat Shy
Tribal Loose
ArchersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
- -Tribal Loose
CavalryCAVALRY
Average Protected Short Spear - -Formed Loose
Elephants (only after 300 BC)
ELEPHANTSAverage Protected -
Internal Allied Generals Unfortified; Poor or Average
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Meroitic KushiteArmy Commander Any Instinctive 592 BC to 350 ADSub-Generals Any Instinctive Desert
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Meroitic Kushite
Strabo describes the Aethiopians as badly commanded and badly armed. The spearmen carried large shields made of raw hides. Some were spear-armed, others hatchets and others axes. Meroitic art depicts archers armed with an axe, sword or spear in addition to bow and there are Ptolemaic figurines with axe and shield only. There is evidence for war elephants, presumably inspired by Ptolemaic practice.
Changes from last versionAdded flexibility to infantry classifications.
Historical NotesThe Kushite kingdom, known as "Aithiopia" in Greek sources, was established south of Egypt with a capital at Meroe. An Achaemenid Persian invasion under Cambysses perished in the desert. Meroitic kings supported Egyptian revolts against the Ptolemies and raided Roman Egypt. The kingdom weakened by attacks from the Nobades fell to the Axumite kingdom in around 350 AD.
Troop Notes
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Mandatory Optional Max
Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 8
- 12 6,8- 60- 0 6,8- 32
Experienced 6 6,8Bow 32
Experienced 4 4,6Javelin 8Skilled 0 6,9Bow 12
Experienced 0 6,9Javelin 9
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 9
Libyan allies
Allies
Historical NotesIn around 405 BC an Egyptian prince of Sais (28th Dynasty) revolted against the Persians, ruling for six years. He was suceeded by Mendes (29th Dynasty) who ruled until 380 BC. A series of three pharoahs (30th Dynasty) ruled until defeated by the Persians under Artaxerxes in 343 BC During this time they inflicted several defeats upon the Persians with the aid of Greek mercenaries.
NotesA command with Greek mercenary hoplites cannot contain other troops.
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Skirmishing archersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Libyan javelinmenINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
- CantabrianSkirmisher
Nubian archersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Light horseCAVALRY
Average Unprotected -
Shove, Shield Cover
Orb/SquareDrilled Close
Machimoi archersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - - Combat ShyTribal Loose
Greek mercenary hoplitesINFANTRY
Average Protected Long Spear
- -Formed Loose
Machimoi spearmenINFANTRY
Average Protected Long Spear - Orb/SquareTribal Close
CavalryCAVALRY
Average Protected Short Spear
Internal Allied Generals Unfortified; Poor or Average
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Late Period EgyptianArmy Commander Any Instinctive 405 BC to 343 BCSub-Generals Any Instinctive Standard
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Late Period Egyptian
Archers optionally combat shy.
Troop NotesThe native Egyptian army had been a warrior caste supported by land grants. Greek mercenaries had been engaged in Egypt since the 6th century BC.
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Mandatory Optional Max
Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 6
- 0 4,6- 6- 6 6,8,9- 36- - Any
Experienced 12 6,8Bow 72
Experienced 8 4,6Bow 24
Experienced 0 4,6Bow 12
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 27
Experienced 0 6,9Sling 9
Experienced 0 6,9Javelin 9
JavelinmenINFANTRY
Poor Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Historical NotesThe Nabataean kingdom, was an Arabic kingdom on the territory of modern Jordan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel with its capital at Petra. The Nabataeans were allies of the first Hasmoneans in their struggles against the Seleucid monarchs. They then became rivals of the Judaean dynasty. Under the reign of Aretas III (87 to 62 BC) the kingdom seems to have reached its territorial zenith, but was defeated by a Roman army. It was annexed by Rome around 106 AD .
- Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Skirmisher
SlingersINFANTRY
Poor Unprotected
Horse archersCAVALRY
Average Unprotected - - CantabrianSkirmisher
Camel scoutsCAMELRY
Poor Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Skirmishing archersINFANTRY
Poor Unprotected - Combat Shy -
- Combat ShyTribal Loose
ArchersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
- -Tribal Close
Upgrade warriors (from 150 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Protected Short Spear - -
Formed Close
WarriorsINFANTRY
Average Protected Short Spear
- -Formed Loose
Camel caravan guardsCAMELRY
Average Protected Short Spear Melee Expert -Formed Loose
CavalryCAVALRY
Average Protected Short Spear
NabateanArmy Commander Any Instinctive 312 BC to 106 ADSub-Generals Any Instinctive DesertInternal Allied Generals Any Instinctive Unfortified or Flexible; Average or Poor
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Nabatean
Increased maximum number of caravan guards. Archers optionally combat shy.
Troop NotesThe Nabateans were Arabs but as they expanded they were increasingly influenced by their Hellenistic and then Parthian neighbours.
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Mandatory Optional Max
Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 6
- 8* 4,6- 24- 18* 6,8,9- 54- 0 6- 18
Experienced 0 6,8Bow 16
Experienced 0 4,6Bow 12
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 18
Experienced 0 6,9Sling 18
Historical NotesThis list covers the minor Arab peoples including wealthy centres such as Yathrib , Mecca and Oman, the kingdoms of Yemen and desert nomads. The Roman name for these people was Saraceni.
Notes* Camelry are only compulsory if any camels are used and warriors are not compulsory for allied contingents.A command may not have more than one TuG of picked warriors.
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
SlingersINFANTRY
Poor Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
SkirmishersINFANTRY
Poor Unprotected -
- Combat ShyTribal Loose
Camel skirmishersCAMELRY
Poor Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
ArchersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
- -Tribal Loose
Picked warriorsINFANTRY
Average Unprotected Short Spear Melee Expert -Tribal Loose
WarriorsINFANTRY
Average Unprotected Short Spear
- -Formed Loose
CamelryCAMELRY
Average Protected Short Spear Melee Expert -Formed Loose
CavalryCAVALRY
Superior Protected Short Spear
Internal Allied Generals Any Instinctive Mobile; Poor or Average
Name
Type
Quality Protection
Shooting Skill
Weaponry
Melee
Weaponry
Characteristics
UG SizeTraining and
Pre-Islamic ArabArmy Commander Any Instinctive 300 BC to 400 ADSub-Generals Any Instinctive Desert
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Pre-Islamic ArabTroop NotesHerodotus describes Arabs using the bow. Strabo adds spear, sword and sling. Arab camel-riders are mentioned in the Seleucid army at Magnesia. Horses were ridden from the 2nd century BC onwards but initially were rare in the Arab tribes.
Changes from last versionAdded picked warriors and slingers. Increased maximum number of camels.
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CampMin
Mandatory Optional Max
- 0 2,3,4- 4- 4 4,6- 6
Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 8
Experienced 0 4,6Bow 6
- 16 8- 48- 8- All- 0 8- 8- 0 8- 32- 0 6,8- 8- 0 6- 6- 0 6,8,9- 9- 0 6,8- 16- 0 6,8,9- 9
ThraciansINFANTRY
Average Protected -Devastating
ChargersMelee Expert
Formed LooseTroops armed in Roman fashion (from 163 BC)
INFANTRYAverage
Galatian footINFANTRY
Average Protected -Devastating
Chargers-
Formed Close
Protected Impact Weapon - Orb/SquareDrilled Close
Shove Orb/SquareDrilled Close
ThorakitoiINFANTRY
Average Protected Long SpearShove, Shield
CoverOrb/Square
Drilled Close
ThureophoroiINFANTRY
Average Protected Long Spear
Shove Orb/SquareDrilled Close
Egyptian phalangites (from 217 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Protected Pike Shove -
Tribal Close
Guard footINFANTRY
Superior Protected Pike
Shove Orb/SquareDrilled Close
Downgrade phalangites (from 163 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Protected Pike Shove Orb/Square
Formed Close
PhalangitesINFANTRY
Average Protected Pike
- -Formed Loose
Arab camelryCAMELRY
Poor Unprotected - Combat Shy -Tribal Loose
Mercenary cavalryCAVALRY
Average Protected Short Spear
- -Tribal Loose
XystophoroiCAVALRY
Superior ProtectedCharging
Lancer- Melee Expert
Drilled Loose
ElephantsELEPHANTS
Average Protected -
Internal Allied Generals Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average
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Shooting Skill
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PtolemaicArmy Commander Any Professional 280 BC to 55 BCSub-Generals Any Professional Standard
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PtolemaicExperienced 0 4,6
Javelin 8Experienced 0 6,9
Bow 9Experienced 0 6,9
Sling 9Experienced 0 6,9
Javelin 9
Troop NotesThe Ptolemaic army followed the Macedonian tradition. Settlers were given land in return for military service and extensive use made of mercenaries. The Roman victories in the 2nd century BC appear to have influenced the army. Egyptians were armed for the Raphia campaign. This proved a source of trouble for later rulers.Some Elephants were obtained from Ethiopia although Indian elephants captured from the Seleucid kingdom were also used.
Changes from last versionCamp can no longer be Superior.
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Historical NotesPtolemy I died in 283 BC leaving a strong and stable kingdom to Ptolemy II. The Ptolemaic kings were to fight a series of wars for control of southern Syria and Judaea. A victory was obtained at Raphia in 217 BC but the arming of Egyptians contributed to a series of rebellions which weakened the kingdom. Dynastic disputes further weakened the kingdom with Rome establishing greater and greater influence.
JavelinmenINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
SlingersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
ArchersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
Protected - - CantabrianSkirmisher
Light cavalryCAVALRY
Average
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Mandatory Optional Max
- 0 4- 4- 0 6- 24- 0 6,8- 48
Unskilled 0 6,8,9Javelin 90
Unskilled 0 6,8,9Javelin 36
- 0 6,8- 24
Experienced 0 6,8Bow 8
Experienced 0 4,6Bow 8
Experienced 0 4,6Bow 8
Experienced 6 6,9Sling 36
Experienced 6 6,9Bow 36
Experienced 6 6,9Javelin 27
Skirmishing archersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Combat Shy -JavelinmenINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
SlingersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Skirmisher
- - CantabrianSkirmisher
Skirmisher
Horse archersCAVALRY
Average Unprotected
Troops armed in Roman fasion (from 63 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Protected Impact Weapon - -
Formed Close
ArchersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - - Combat ShyTribal Loose
Cavalry of the phalanx (from 148 BC)
CAVALRYAverage Unprotected Short Spear - Cantabrian
- -Tribal Loose
Hillmen and levies (from 103 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Protected Short Spear
Shove Orb/SquareFormed Close
Hillmen and levies (before 103 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Protected Short Spear - -
Tribal Loose
Foot of the phalanx (from 148 BC)
INFANTRYAverage Protected Long Spear
Melee Expert -Drilled Loose
Guerillas (before 148 BC)INFANTRY
Average Unprotected -Melee Expert,
Fanatic-
Tribal Loose
Cavalry of the army (from 148 BC)
CAVALRYAverage Protected
Charging Lancer
JewishArmy Commander Any 167 BC to 6 ADSub-Generals Any MountainsInternal Allied Generals Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average
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Jewish
Historical Notes
Parthian allies (from 40 to 38 BC)
NotesNo command may have more than one group of guerillas.
The army of Judas Maccabaeus started out as a guerilla force. As the kingdom grew it appears that a more regular army developed, probably organised by Jews who had served in the Seleucid or Ptolemaic armies.
Changes from last versionRemoved minimum for foot of the phalanx. Archers optionally combat shy.
The Maccabean Revolt was a Jewish rebellion, lasting from 167 to 160 BC, led by the Maccabees against the Seleucid Empire. Between around 140 BC and 116 BC the Hasmonean dynasty ruled semi-autonomously from the Seleucids. From 110 BC, with the Seleucid empire disintegrating, the Hasmonean dynasty became fully independent and expanded into the neighbouring regions of Samaria, Galilee, Iturea, Perea, and Idumea. In 63 BC the kingdom became a Roman client state. In 37 BC Herod seized power. In 6 AD the Roman province of Judaea was established.
Troop Notes
Nabatean allies (from 66 to 64 BC)
Allies
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CampMin
Mandatory Optional Max
- 4 4,6- 6
Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 8
Experienced 0 4,6Bow 6
- 0 6,8- 8- 0 8- 16- 8 6,8- 48- 0 6,8,9- 9- 0 6,8- 16- 0 6,8- 16- 0 8,9,10- 20
Experienced 0 4,6Javelin 8
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 18
- -Tribal Close
Ex-slaves and other leviesINFANTRY
Poor Unprotected Short Spear
Light cavalryCAVALRY
Average Protected - - CantabrianSkirmisher
ArchersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Shield CoverOrb/Square, Melee
ExpertDrilled FlexibleGabinian or Antonine legionaries
INFANTRYAverage Protected Impact Weapon
Devastating Chargers
Melee ExpertFormed Loose
Troops armed in Roman fashion
INFANTRYAverage Protected Impact Weapon - Orb/Square
Drilled Close
ThraciansINFANTRY
Average Protected -
Shove Orb/SquareFormed Close
Cilicians and Syrian mercenaries
INFANTRYAverage Protected Long Spear Shove Orb/Square
Formed Close
PhalangitesINFANTRY
Average Protected Pike
Combat Shy -Tribal Loose
Guard footINFANTRY
Average Protected Long SpearShove, Shield
CoverOrb/Square
Drilled Close
Arab camelryCAMELRY
Poor Unprotected -
- Melee ExpertDrilled Loose
Mercenary cavalryCAVALRY
Average Protected Short Spear - -Formed Loose
XystophoroiCAVALRY
Superior ProtectedCharging
Lancer
Internal Allied Generals Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average
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Late PtolemaicArmy Commander Any Professional 54 BC to 31 BCSub-Generals Any Professional Standard
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Late PtolemaicExperienced 0 6,9
Sling 9Experienced 0 6,9
Javelin 9
The Ptolemaic kingdom at this time was dominated by Roman politics. The role of the army was largely to protect the ministers who controlled the Pharoah, to collect taxes and suppress revolts. Legionaries originally raised by Aulus Gabinius were stationed in Egypt. Mark Anthony later stationed legionaries in Egypt.
Troop NotesCaesar reports that the army of his day largely comprised brigands and ex-pirates from Cilicia and Syria, exiles and runaway slaves.
Changes from last versionIncreased maximum number of camelry, mercenaries and archers. Added ex-slaves.
Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Historical Notes
NotesGabinian or Antonine remnant legionaries must be in their own command.
SlingersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
JavelinmenINFANTRY
Average
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Mandatory Optional Max
Experienced 0 2,3Bow 3
Unskilled 4 4,6Javelin 12
Unskilled 4,6Javelin Up to half
- 0 4,6- 16
- 6 6,8,9- 24- 0 6- 18
- 16 6,8,9- 40- 0 6- 18
Experienced 16 6,8Bow 84
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 36
Only Blemmye
Blemmye spearmen Average Unprotected Short Spear - -
-Skirmisher
Skirmishers Average Unprotected - Combat Shy
Blemmye picked spearmen Average Unprotected Short Spear Melee Expert -
Only Nobatae
Nobatae picked spearmenINFANTRY
Average Protected Short Spear Melee Expert -Tribal Close
INFANTRYTribal Loose
Nobatae spearmenINFANTRY
Average Protected Short Spear - -Tribal Close
INFANTRY
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Archers Average Unprotected - - Combat Shy
Tribal Loose
INFANTRYTribal LooseINFANTRY
- -Formed Loose
Camel mounted warriors (from 200 AD)
CAMELRYAverage Protected Short Spear Melee Expert -
Formed Loose
Upgrade cavalryCAVALRY
Superior Protected Short Spear
- -Tribal Loose
CavalryCAVALRY
Average Protected Short Spear - -Formed Loose
War elephantsELEPHANTS
Average Protected -
BlemmyeArmy Commander Any Instinctive 30 BC to 500 ADSub-Generals Any Instinctive DesertInternal Allied Generals Any Instinctive Unfortified or Mobile; Poor or Average
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Blemmye
Changes from last versionAdded picked spearmen.
Troop NotesThe Blemmye raided with archers and cavalry mounted on donkeys or horses. A 4th-5th century source describes them as bold fighters using spears and bows. War Elephants were used.
Historical NotesThe Blemmye were a nomadic people living in the desert between the Nile and the Red Sea from at least the 1st century BC. During the 3rd century AD raids on Egypt increased and in 298 AD the Blemmye and Nobatae occupied Nubia after the emperor Diocletian withdrew Roman troops.
NotesAn army can be either Blemmye or Nobatae but may take allies from the other.A command may not have more than one TuG of picked spearmen.
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CampMin
Mandatory Optional Max
- 12 6- 24
Unskilled 18 6,8,9Javelin 72
- 0 6,8,9- 36
Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 6
- 0 6,8- 24
Experienced 0 6,8Bow 16
Experienced 0 6Sling 12
Experienced 0 6Bow 12
Experienced 0 6,9Sling 27
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 27
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Drilled archers Poor Unprotected - - Combat Shy
Only Jospehus from 66 to 67 AD
Cavalry Poor Protected Short Spear - -
Drilled foot Poor Protected Short Spear - Orb/Square
NotesZealot archers and slingers do not need a general present to retain the Fanatic characteristic.
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
ArchersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
Fanatic, Combat Shy
-Skirmisher
SlingersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Zealot archersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
Zealot slingersINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -Fanatic, Combat
Shy-
Skirmisher
Drilled Loose
INFANTRYDrilled LooseINFANTRY
Formed Loose
Devastating Chargers
-Tribal Loose
CAVALRY
Ill equipped rebelsINFANTRY
Poor Unprotected -
Melee Expert, Fanatic
-Tribal Loose
Other rebelsINFANTRY
Average Protected Short Spear - -Tribal Loose
Zealot warriorsINFANTRY
Average Unprotected -
Jewish RevoltArmy Commander Any Instinctive 66 AD to 135 ADSub-Generals Any Instinctive MountainsInternal Allied Generals Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average
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Jewish RevoltHistorical NotesThe Jews revolted on three occasions, in 66 to 73 AD, 115 to 117 AD and 132 to 135 AD. The first, the Great Revolt, was defeated by Vespasian and his son Titus. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem in 70 AD was a turning point in Jewish history, leading to the synagogue becoming the centre of Jewish life. The second revolt (known as the Kitos War), while poorly-organized, was extremely violent and took two years for the Roman armies to subdue. The third revolt was led by Simon bar Kokhba. This resulted in genocide, a ban on Judaism, and the renaming of the province from Judaea to Palestine.
Changes from last versionAdjusted size of TuGs for Josephus drilled troops.
Troop NotesThe Jews rebels lacked military organisation. The historian Josephus appears to have been an exception in trying to put his troops on an organised footing.Jewish troops were mostly armed with javelins, sword or knife and a long shield. A minority were equipped with bows. A small amount of captured Roman equipment was also available.
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Mandatory Optional Max
Unskilled 0 6Javelin 18
Unskilled 18 6,8,9Javelin 72
Experienced 6 6,8Bow 32
Experienced 4 4,6Javelin 8
Experienced 0 4,6Bow 6
Experienced 0 6,9Bow 12
Experienced 0 6,9Javelin 12
Combat Shy -Skirmisher
AlliesYemeni Arab allies - Pre-Islamic Arab (in Arabia to 575 AD)Blemmye allies (in Africa from 330 to 375 AD)Meriotic Kushite allies - (in Africa from 330 to 375 AD)
NotesA command may only have one UG of guard spearmen.An army must either be in Africa or in Arabia.
Historical NotesAxum emerged in the 1st century AD on the highland plateau of modern Eritrea and Tigray. At the height of its power it dominated the region and controlled the profitable trade route through the Red Sea from south Asia to the Mediterranean.
Cantabrian
Camel riding troops Poor Unprotected - Combat Shy -
SpearmenINFANTRY
Average Protected Short Spear - -
Archers Average Unprotected - - Combat Shy
INFANTRY
Skirmishing javelinmenINFANTRY
Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher
Skirmishing archers Average Unprotected -
Skirmisher
CAVALRYSkirmisherCAMELRY
Horsemen Average Unprotected - -
Tribal Loose
- -Tribal Close
Tribal CloseINFANTRY
Guard spearmenINFANTRY
Superior Protected Short Spear
AxumiteArmy Commander Any Instinctive 300 AD to 970 ADSub-Generals Any Instinctive Coastal, DesertInternal Allied Generals Unfortified or Fortified; Poor or Average
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Axumite
Increased maximum number of archers and camelry. Reduced minimum for spearmen.
Troop NotesAxumite armies were similar to Blemmye armies. Cavalry at this date were rare. Spears were short and accompanied by javelins, a short sword and large round hide shield. Little armour was worn.
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