This is an issue that seems to be troubling me somewhat.
I mean, so far, the mighty legions of Rome seem downright well... boring?
This has to be remedied, otherwise the central focus of Rome: Total War (which is the Roman Empire) will be turned boring.
Here are some unit suggestions:
Equites Sagitarii (Post Marian): Roman Horse Archers. Historically used against the Parthians and Sassanids.
Equites Contaraiorum (Post Marian): Roman Cavalry wielding long lances and wearing heavy armor.
Palestinian Clubmen (Post Marian): Aurelian used these guys outside the timespan of RTW, but there's no WAY these guys should be left out, they look far too cool.
http://aandaminiatures.com/details.a...nian%20Clubmen
Auxiliary Slingers (Post Marian): A good complement for the auxiliary archers. Give them staff slings to make them different.
Heavy Sword Auxilia (Post Marian): Heavy sword Auxilia. Do as you will with them.
Anti Elephant War Wagons: Basically mobile spiked barricades drawn into place by soldiers.
Property Free Legions (Pre Marius Only): In cases of desperation, men without property or slaves were recruited. Because they were used only in an emergency, they were probably alot worse than regular legions.
Arsonists (Fun unit): In a city where buildings are flammable...
Rioters (angry mob): Another "Fun" unit, good for plebian rebellions.
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